[ES_JOBS_NET] CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY SPECIALIST-Groundwork Center (Traverse City- MI)

[Stephanie Spera]

From: *Jim Lively* <jim at groundworkcenter.org>
Date: Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:44 AM
Subject: Groundwork is Hiring a Climate and Clean Energy Specialist
To:



Good Morning Groundwork supporters:



I'm writing today to share some exciting news from Groundwork. We are
pleased to announce that we have a job opening for a Climate and Clean
Energy Specialist (see full job description below). This position will be
focused on local organizing and advocacy in northern Michigan to advance
clean energy solutions, and is an excellent opportunity to help address
the climate crisis in our region.



Please consider forwarding our posting
<https://www.groundworkcenter.org/careers/> on to your networks and
encourage any great applicants to apply.  If you have any questions, feel
free to reach out to me or Ashley Soltysiak. Thanks for your help in
spreading the word.



- Jim



*Jim Lively* |  Director of Program Strategies

*Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities*
<https://www.groundworkcenter.org/>

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CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY SPECIALIST

Salary Range: $48,000–56,500

Deadline to apply: December 31, 2021

Target hire start date: February 1, 2022

Location: Traverse City or Petoskey, MI

Reports to: Climate and Environment Program Director

Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities is seeking a Climate and Clean
Energy Specialist to support our Clean Energy Program in northern Michigan.
The ideal candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about advancing
local, state and national energy policy reform, and experienced in public
policy advocacy, networking, partnerships and facilitation. Successful
candidates will have a demonstrated passion for promoting an equitable and
just transition to renewable energy to combat the climate crisis. This
position is full time, year round, and will report to Groundwork’s Climate
and Environment Program Director.

*Groundwork’s Clean Energy Program History*

Groundwork’s clean energy advocacy work spans 25 years, beginning as the
Michigan Land Use Institute in 1990’s pushing for reforms in the oil and
gas drilling industry. This work was followed by successful advocacy to
shut down existing coal plants and reject new ones in Michigan. More
recently, Groundwork launched the Oil and Water Don’t Mix campaign to
decommission the Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac, and followed
this highly successful environmental coalition of environmental groups to
help launch both the Michigan Climate Action Network and the Great Lakes
Business Network—key advocacy partners in the push for clean energy. On a
local level, Groundwork focuses on helping Michigan communities set and
achieve goals for 100% renewable energy. We strategically partner with
public schools, businesses, municipal utilities and tribes as key
stakeholders in these communities.

*Job Description*

The Climate and Clean Energy Specialist will be a visible, credible leader
on policy issues and will work with key stakeholders to achieve 100% clean
energy commitments from local schools, tribal nations, businesses and
government entities. Responsibilities of the Climate and Clean Energy
Specialist include:

·         Engage key stakeholders within communities to secure 100% clean
energy commitments by 2040;

·         Develop grasstop networks and cultivate strong relationships with
local elected officials, school officials, business leaders, municipal
utilities, nonprofit partners, and tribal governments;

·         Represent Groundwork Center in regional coalitions, at events, to
the general public, and to members of the press;

·         Plan and coordinate media strategy to secure issue coverage in
regional and national media outlets;

·         Contribute to educational outreach materials like newsletter
updates, webinars, op-eds, digital content, sign-on letters, and more;

·         Conduct research to ensure campaign policy positions are
scientifically grounded and current;

·         Provide organizational support for events, like clean energy
conferences, networking events, policymaker roundtables, and more;

·         Support fundraising efforts and establish positive relationships
with donors and foundations;

*Professional Requirements*

Candidates for this position should demonstrate:

·         At least two years experience in grassroots organizing, coalition
building, or lobbying especially relating to clean energy policy;

·         Proven networking skills and experience in developing
partnerships and building diverse coalitions;

·         An ability to develop and cultivate relationships with
decision-makers and grassroots community leaders at all levels of
community, education, and economic stakeholder groups;

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

·         A proven ability to work independently and be self-directed while
collaborating well with others in a team setting.

·         And, a demonstrated standard of excellence with attention to
detail and accuracy.

*Personal Qualifications*

Qualities we seek include:

·         Strong commitment to Groundwork’s mission and programs;

·         Passion for advancing equitable solutions to climate change in
the Great Lakes region;

·         Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and
justice;

·         Proven ability to organize priorities, with keen attention to
detail and deadlines;

·         Self-directed working approach and ability to take initiative.

At Groundwork, the candidate will join a driven team of individuals who are
advancing policy solutions and projects that are pragmatic, practical,
caring, and visionary. We strive to create a positive, collaborative,
healthy, and inspired working environment that gives the staff the support
to be the leaders in their field.

We are optimistic about Michigan’s future and believe in a thriving local
farm and food economy; stronger, more walkable, bike-able, and
transit-friendly towns and villages; cleaner sources of energy, and climate
solutions that support a more equitable world for all. The researchers,
writers, advocates, system-changemakers, and coalition-builders that make
up the Groundwork staff are passionately committed to realizing this vision.

*Compensation, Benefits, and Application Procedure*

This is a full-time position with flexible hours, generous vacation and
health benefits, retirement contribution matching, and a competitive salary
range. This is a program specialist level position with a salary range of
$48,000–$56,500, commensurate with experience. Groundwork Center is located
in northwest Lower Michigan, and candidates must be able and willing to be
located within the region by April of 2022.

*Please send a one-page cover letter, résumé and three references to:
**jobs at groundworkcenter.org
<jobs at groundworkcenter.org>* with the subject line: Climate and Clean
Energy Specialist. Applications will be accepted until *5pm on December
31st. *

Groundwork is committed to creating a diverse workplace and seeks a wide
range of perspectives and backgrounds. People of color, persons with
disabilities, veterans and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply.
Groundwork is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in
its employment decisions. Applicants with disabilities may request
reasonable accommodation at any point in the employment process.

**The safety and well-being of our staff, contractors, and communities is
our top priority. Therefore, travel responsibilities of this position have
been paused and replaced with remote communications in response to
Covid-19. These responsibilities will resume in-person once it is safe to
do so.*



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*Jim Lively* |  Director of Program Strategies

*Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities*
<https://www.groundworkcenter.org/>
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