About this Opportunity:

Greenbelt Alliance is seeking a passionate and dedicated Climate Justice and Engagement Fellow to support our efforts in developing and implementing engagement strategies that center frontline communities in decision making processes related to  environmental justice, climate resilience, and sea level rise planning. This position is ideal for an early-career professional, recent graduate, or community leader interested in environmental policy, grassroots organizing, and advocacy. The fellow would work on ongoing community engagement efforts in Alameda, Oakland, and regionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Engagement & Outreach
  • Oakland and Alameda Sea Level Rise: Build relationships with community members, advocacy groups, and local organizations to promote the on going sea level rise work happening in Alameda and Oakland
  • Table at community events and support community workshops to gather input and foster dialogue on sea level rise in vulnerable communities like East Oakland and the Canal District in San Rafael
  • Develop culturally-appropriate outreach materials, including fact sheets, social media content, and newsletters.
    
• Environmental Justice & Policy Support
  • Conduct research on environmental justice issues, including sea level rise and housing development across the East Bay.
  • Assist in policy analysis and advocacy efforts related to climate adaptation and land-use planning. This could involve reviewing General Plans, Climate Action Plans and Sea Level Rise plans.
  • Track relevant local policies affecting frontline communities across the East Bay as needed.
• Program & Project Support
  • Support with related outreach activities (preparing event flyers, writing a press release, contributing to multimedia communications around sea level rise and other climate issues affecting East Bay communities).

Qualifications & Skills

• Passion for community engagement, climate resilience, and sea level rise preparedness.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse communities.
• Experience in community organizing, outreach, or advocacy (volunteer or professional experience welcomed).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule (some weekends and evenings will be needed for events)
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Canva, and social media platforms is a plus.
• Fluency in a second language (such as Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese) is a plus.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter explaining your background and what makes you a good candidate for the role (submitted in PDF) via the Coda Application Form below.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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About Greenbelt Alliance:

Greenbelt Alliance’s mission is to educate, advocate, and collaborate to ensure the Bay Area’s lands and communities are resilient to a changing climate.We work at the intersection of climate resilience, land-use planning, and equity to protect natural and working lands while advocating for climate-smart housing and community resilience.
We focus on data-driven and innovative policy solutions, foster much-needed regional collaboration to plan and invest in resilient communities, and leverage our expertise to realize a climate-resilient Bay Area.

Work Authorization:

At this time, Greenbelt Alliance is unable to offer assistance to noncitizens or nonresidents in obtaining employer-sponsored work visas. All employees must have authorization from the federal government to work lawfully in the United States of America. Authorization would include US citizenship, US permanent residency (“green card”), or any other type of unexpired work authorization visa issued by the federal government.

Equal Employment Statement:

Greenbelt Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other category. We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ persons, people of different levels of physical ability, people with diverse national and class origins, and all qualified persons to apply for this position.

Greenbelt Alliance encourages candidates of all abilities to apply to this position! In the case you may require any kind of special accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Princess Washington via email at pwashington@greenbelt.org.

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