Organizing Coordinator

Union of Concerned Scientists•Washington, DC

10h•$78,454•Remote

About The Position

The Organizing Coordinator will support the recruitment, retention, and organizing of Science Network members for UCS advocacy campaigns and cross-programmatic initiatives (including Science Rising). Collaborating with the rest of the PPA team and other cross-functional teams at UCS, the Organizing Coordinator will implement plans to help us build and cultivate our network, as well as moving scientists into leadership roles on campaigns. Outreach efforts will involve three focus areas in support of PPA goals: 1. Recruitment: recruiting new, eligible Science Network members, with a particular focus on building a Science Network that reflects the values and identities of the communities that UCS campaigns work with. 2. Retention and cultivation: through trainings, a regular drumbeat of strategic action opportunities, and relationship building, ensure that Science Network members have a range of ways to engage with UCS campaigns and cross-programmatic efforts such as Science Rising. 3. Organizing: build relationships with Science Network members and provide them with the tools and support to grow as leaders on UCS campaigns and cross-programmatic efforts. UCS employees center their work on UCS’s core values of racial equity and environmental justice. They work collaboratively to ensure the effective operations of the program/department, center anti-racism and equity in internal and external work, and foster a welcoming, inclusive, and transparent environment where all staff can thrive and grow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
4+ years of work experience (which could include academic-related work experience) with organizing and/or policy advocacy, particularly on a national level.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and adapt and respond to fast-changing campaign needs.
Ability to work independently, balance a multitude of tasks, and collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to collaborate and communicate with a diverse array of individuals, including professionals who may be experts and/or prominent in their field.
Commitment to problem-solving and being solutions oriented.
Good strong self-awareness, humility, and emotional intelligence.
Knowledge and familiarity with racial equity and inclusion principles and ways that race and other identities intersect with our work, particularly in scientific, policymaking, and environmental communities. Must be comfortable talking about identities such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, and its present-day implications.
Experience with and commitment to building relationships while centering equity and inclusion.
Comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
Continuously operate a computer and must have the ability to control a mouse and keyboard.
Communicate in verbal and written formats with internal staff and external constituents.
Regular office hours, may include occasional nights and weekends.
The position requires periodic domestic, overnight travel (5-7 times per year).

Responsibilities

Execute recruitment efforts at scientific conferences, universities, and other key offline or online venues to engage new Science Network members.
Support and implement the creation of engaging online actions and events to advance PPA and Science Rising goals.
Participate in external conferences and events to promote UCS and the Science Network within the scientific, expert, and academic community.
Support and implement organizing and advocacy trainings, equipping Science Network members with the skills to effectively engage in advocacy tactics and campaigns.
Keep Science Network members engaged through various activities and channels, both online and offline.
Assist in the design and implementation of diversifying the Science Network and ensure that all activities are accessible and inclusive.
Conduct 1:1s with Science Network members to support their engagement and leadership development on PPA-led campaigns or cross-programmatic efforts.
Ensure equity and justice considerations are integral in recruitment, retention, and organizing efforts.
Support PPA goals and priorities, as needed
Other Duties as Assigned