Maine Climate Action Now (MCAN) is a coalition of eighteen Maine organizations advocating for bold climate action. Through education, advocacy and organizing, MCAN promotes transformative measures to address the climate crisis in Maine. We call for a just transition to zero carbon emissions by 2030 through the equitable implementation of clean energy and ecological land-use policy. MCAN aims to honor, amplify and unite the voices of its members, especially youth, frontline communities, and others historically excluded from the political conversation.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Maine Climate Action Now (MCAN) is seeking a part-time Community Engagement Coordinator who will support MCAN coalition members in their participation in our collective striving for climate justice. They will also manage communication and outreach to promote our education, advocacy and actions, not only with coalition members, but also more broadly. The overall goal is to strengthen our membership engagement and visibility as a justice coalition in Maine.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SERVICES
Coalition Engagement and Outreach
• Foster member participation in the coalition:
• Regular one-on-one check-ins
• Awareness of each organization’s needs and resources
• Facilitating connections and collaborations between members
• Prepare quarterly coalition meetings
• Lead working groups on topics proposed by members
• Create resources for, and facilitate, new member orientations
• Maintain and strengthen our partnerships with ally groups to encourage collaboration
Outreach Strategy
• Coordinate promotion of MCAN and member organization resources, programs and events
• Cultivate and foster relationships with leaders from ally organizations
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Coalition Engagement
• Experience participating in or facilitating coalition spaces and/or community organizing
• Appreciation for the diversity of our membership. Commitment to supporting a culture of inclusion
Outreach
• Demonstrated experience with cross-cultural communications
• Residing in Maine. Able and willing to travel around the state of Maine for regular in-person meetings and events. (This is a hybrid position - mileage is compensated.)
• Strong communication skills; Comfort with public speaking
General
• Skill in both collaboration and independent, self-driven work
• An organized, independent and collaborative person who can prioritize tasks and execute them in a timely manner - climate justice work sometimes requires a quick turnaround
• Experience working remotely over Zoom and email
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Familiarity with MCAN’s mission, membership, and projects
• Relationships with individuals and organizations in the climate, environmental, and/or justice movement in Maine
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
• Salary for this position is $28-32/hr depending on experience
• This position may take an estimated 12-15 hours per week
• Hours are flexible with some regular meetings during the week (9-5 Monday-Friday). Work is done remotely on a personal computer and will include regular in-person meetings and events around the state
• This position is eligible for MCAN’s benefits, which include 15 days of paid time off pro-rated (i.e. between 2.5-3 hrs per paid day off) and a $150/year home office stipend (considered taxable income)
• Twelve paid (pro-rated) federal holidays, plus one floating holiday
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your resumé and fill out the application through this form.
The application process will remain open until the position is filled. We will begin reviewing applications as of October 13th; interview requests will follow. If you have any questions please reach out to info@maineclimateaction.org.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Maine Climate Action Now is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all of its employment programs and decisions.
We believe that a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative group of people bring a variety of approaches to the work we do. We’re committed to the principles of justice and equity, and we aim to build a safe workplace where everyone is treated fairly and enjoys working together. We value new perspectives, ideas of all sorts, and different ways of working. Diverse perspectives and experiences improve the way we carry out our work — including what we decide to work on and how creatively and effectively we do that.
We do our best to make staff positions accessible to all potential team members, regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, physical ability, assigned gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or identity, religion or creed, veteran status, marital or parental status. We also strive to include team members in communities most impacted by climate change or impacted by other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustice.