AZ – Just Transition Organizer – Diné – Navajo Nation

JOB TITLE:

Just Transition Organizer

DEPARTMENT:

Organizer

SUPERVISOR:

Organizing Manager

SALARY:

$61,920

JOB SUMMARY:

FULL-TIME POSITION

LOCATION: Remote – on or near Navajo Nation

  • REPORTS TO: Organizing Manager
  • SALARY: $61,920, plus benefits
  • CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

The JT Organizer will carry out public education & outreach, community organizing, and network with grassroots and partners, building support for policies that support the retirement of coal and fossil fuels, prevent new resource extraction and advocate for the remediation and clean-up of coal operations and coal ash waste across Navajo Nation lands. The JT Organizer will ensure Din communities are informed and knowledgeable of JT principles. The JT Organizer must be willing to engage with decision-makers, research JT policies and organize community involvement. Full job descriptions are available on our website, www.dine-care.org. Din C.A.R.E. provides medical, dental, and vision benefits.

If you are interested in joining our team, email your completed application package to hiring@dine-care.org.

1. Letter of Intent

2. Resume3. Din C.A.R.E Employment Application (available on our website)

Applications will be accepted until December 20, 2024.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure Din communities are informed and knowledgeable of Just Transition principles.
  • Engage with decision-makers, research Just Transition policies and organize community involvement.
  • Carry out public education & outreach, community organizing, and network with grassroots and partners,
  • Building support for policies that promote the retirement of coal and fossil fuels, prevent new resource extraction and advocate for the remediation and clean-up of coal operations and coal ash waste across Navajo Nation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Reliable transportation and valid Driver’s License
  • Two years Organizing Experience
  • Two years experience in community organizing in climate science, renewable energy and/or environmental fields

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Two to four years experience in community organizing in climate science, renewable energy and/or environmental fields preferred.
  • Two years or more experience in social justice or environmental justice campaigns and movement building preferred.
  • Understanding of governmental processes that exist in Navajo chapters, Navajo Tribal government, county, state and federal levels.

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