The Climate Justice and Clean Air Advocate is a pivotal role within GreenLatinos, supporting and advancing our Climate and Clean Air programming. Reporting directly to the Climate Justice and Clean Air Program Director, the Advocate will play a key role in implementing and advocating for policies that align with our mission, with a focus on representing GreenLatinos in several coalitions including supporting work to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector on the Methane Partners Campaign and improving air quality through the Solutions for Pollution campaign with the Climate Action Campaign. Within these and other coalition spaces, the Climate Justice and Clean Air Program works to advance federal policies that achieve reductions in climate and air pollution that harms the planet and the health of Latine communities.
The Climate and Clean Air Advocate must be a well-organized individual who is
comfortable working with diverse constituencies (communities of color, local organizations,
businesses, government, foundations, and green groups), working in coalition with grassroots
and national environmental organizations, and advocating for fair and equitable partnership practices with these communities. Experience in climate and air pollution policy, as well as experience working on environmental justice issues is essential. Strong writing and verbal skills are required – preference for Spanish/English bilingual fluency.
The program advocate must have the ability to support a work plan that includes policy, communications, grassroots engagement and fundraising strategies while developing and maintaining the goals of the program, utilizing resources effectively, and establishing measurable results. The ideal candidate is self-driven, comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively, able to work within a flexible and dynamic working environment. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate (verbally and in writing) their working needs clearly with their supervisors and other staff to ensure success. The candidate understands that it is critical to uphold professional practices as a representative of GreenLatinos and its network during all work-related functions including travel, receptions, and events. Some administrative tasks will be required for this role, including supporting in reporting to funders on program delivery and metrics, as well as developing and organizing programmatic documentation utilizing CRM platforms.