About this Job Description and the NYC Climate Justice Hub
The NYC Environmental Justice Alliance (NYC-EJA) is looking to hire 6 Climate Justice Hub Advocates to support the NYC Climate Justice Hub! The NYC Climate Justice Hub was established in 2023 in partnership with the NYC Environmental Justice Alliance (NYC-EJA) and the City University of New York (CUNY). The NYC Climate Justice Hub seeks to expand climate and environmental research, policy analysis, advocacy resources and project opportunities for the communities most exposed to and burdened by climate and environmental risks.
The NYC Climate Justice Hub re-thinks the role and relationships academic institutions can play in the struggle for climate and environmental justice being led by frontline communities. NYC-EJA’s partnership with CUNY will connect CUNY schools, faculty and students interested in climate research, environmental equity, and policy advocacy with selected NYC-EJA member organizations to provide support both for NYC-EJA’s innovative City and State policy and advocacy work, as well as members’ neighborhood priority projects.
Six NYC-EJA member organizations are participating in the NYC Climate Justice Hub and each will hire a NYC Climate Justice Hub Advocate (see full list of members below). As such, there are 6 open NYC Climate Justice Hub Advocate positions we are seeking to fill to support the NYC Climate Justice Hub. Each member organization represents different neighborhoods and communities and has varying priorities and projects. NYC-EJA encourages applicants to research each member organization and indicate which organization(s) you’re interested in applying for in the cover letter.
Application deadline: May 22nd, 2023
Participating NYC-EJA member organizations:
- Nos Quedamos (South Bronx)
- THE POINT (Hunts Point)
- GOLES (Lower East Side)
- UPROSE (Sunset Park)
- El Puente (Williamsburg and Bushwick)
- Brooklyn Movement Center (Bedford-Stuyvesant)
ABOUT THE NYC CLIMATE JUSTICE HUB ADVOCATE ROLE:
The NYC Climate Justice Hub Advocate at the member organization will collaborate with CUNY and NYC-EJA’s Hub Coordinators to support the NYC Climate Justice Hub. The NYC Climate Justice Hub Advocate will serve as a critical bridge between the member organization, NYC-EJA, and CUNY. The NYC Climate Justice Hub Advocate will be responsible for working with the member organization to assess and determine ongoing and anticipated policy and advocacy gaps and project priorities. The Hub Advocate will work with NYC-EJA’s Hub Coordinator and CUNY to identify and connect to CUNY’s research teams and other resources and address gaps and needs.
Responsibilities:
For NYC Climate Justice Hub Advocate:
- Work with member organization to identify organizational policy, advocacy and project priorities and needs for the year for the matching of CUNY resources and support;
- Support work plan development and implementation and any work products/deliverables as needed; and
- Participate in NYC Climate Justice Hub activities (such as weekly meetings and some NYC-EJA activities) and other engagement as needed, including as requested by CUNY and NYC-EJA to share information about the member organization and campaign needs and priorities.
- Meet and work regularly with NYC-EJA Hub Coordinator to maintain and manage two-way communication and support for NYC Climate Justice Hub
Skills:
An ideal candidate has:
- Bachelor's degree in an environmental area of study or related field;
- Program or project management skills, such as work planning, team management, and/or program implementation;
- Strong interpersonal skills and can manage and work with multiple internal and external stakeholders (coalition-building a plus);
- Works well independently and can initiate and complete tasks with some direction;
- Design and facilitation skills for various group formats, such as meetings, workshops, and panels;
- A sufficient understanding of policy research and analysis;
- Familiarity in climate and environmental justice issues a plus;
- Familiarity in New York City and State legislative and budget systems and processes a plus; and
- People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary
$65-75,000
To Apply
Email a cover letter, resume/CV, and three (3) references to [email protected]. Please be sure to include “NYC Climate Justice Hub Advocate” in the subject line. Additionally, please include the name of the member organization(s) you’re interested in applying for in the cover letter. Application deadline is May 22nd, 2023. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted – your understanding is appreciated.
