Weatherization and Environmental Justice Coordinator

Job Description

Position Title: Weatherization and Environmental Justice Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Full Time, 40 hours weekly

Department: Frances Martinez Human Services Department

Reports to: Human Services Director

Pay Range: $29.00 - $30.00

MISSION STATEMENT:

As an organization grounded in the Latino community of Washington State, it is the mission of El Centro de la Raza (The Center for People of All Races) build the Beloved Community* through unifying all racial and economic sectors; to organize, empower, and defend the basic human rights of our most vulnerable and marginalized populations; and to bring critical consciousness, justice, dignity, and equity to all the peoples of the world.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Weatherization and Environmental Justice Navigator will conduct outreach and education to Beacon Hill residents and surrounding areas, primarily BIPOC, immigrants and refugees, about the environmental and health impacts of climate change, and connect them to resources and education to best navigate these challenges.

The Weatherization and Environmental Justice Navigator will use a community-centered approach to outreach and a comprehensive service delivery model that targets energy burdens, health and safety issues, and home repairs to achieve community-wide weatherization updates and health measures.

In addition, this position will help move forward El Centro de la Raza’s climate justice portfolio of work through engagement in projects including development of a climate curriculum and addressing air quality in overburdened communities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all regular activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requires a 6-month evaluation period.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

· B.A. degree Human Services, Social Work, Environmental Sciences or Communications preferred but not required or working 5 years of non-profit or other relevant experience

· Strong presentation skills.

· Bilingual, able to communicate in English and Spanish with participants.

· Flexible, patient, and sensitive when working with community members.

· Knowledge of customer service practices, ability to provide information in a timely and concise manner.

· Commitment to supporting Latina/o and other communities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Develop an inclusive community engagement model.

· Design and develop a comprehensive program that is responsive to community needs.

· Organize and execute outreach and engagement efforts to Beacon Hill residents and surrounding areas for program recruitment and community education to low-income households.

· Educate the community in Beacon Hill and surrounding areas on climate change, resilience and environmental issues

· Gather community input and feedback.

· Collect demographics to evaluate and determine the scale of the needs in the priority community.

· Collaborate with work team on funding proposals; prepare budgets and project narratives

· Document/Record Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, and/or maintaining information using databases as required.

· Provide information to supervisor by telephone, Teams, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

· Prepare monthly/annual narrative and data reports.

SKILLS/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

· Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint

· Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel

· Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in a general office environment 40 hours per week. May require a flexible schedule.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.

· Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.

· Ability to operate telephone, desktop, or laptop computer.

· Ability to lift to 25 lbs.

NOTES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The above duties or working procedures describe the chief function of the job and are not considered to be a detailed description of every duty of the job. Position requires a 6-month evaluation period.

El Centro de la Raza offers the following benefits to full-time:

• Medical and dental insurance with competitive employee and family rates.

• Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees; option to buy up for additional coverage.

• 401(k) plan with 5% employer contribution; eligible to participants after six months of

· employment; eligible for employer contribution after first year of employment with El Centro.

• 12 days of sick/safe pay time each calendar year (accrued by pay period); eligible to take accrued leave after 90 days of employment.

• 15 days of vacation accrued by pay period; start accruing upon hire; eligible to take after 6

· months of employment plus a floating holiday and birthday off.

• 9 days of paid holidays 5 days paid time off during the last week of December.

• Employment Assistant Program (EAP) for all employees, which provides help with mental health, stress, grief and loss, illness or trauma, relationship conflicts, financial guidance, life adjustments, and more.

• El Centro de la Raza will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based upon disability or religious belief. Please contact HR@elcentrodelaraza.org for the appropriate application forms.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation Statement: El Centro de la Raza provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the requirements of the position. El Centro de la Raza would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

To apply for this job please send your resume, cover letter and our employment application to:

Marcos Martinez - Human Services Director, mmartinez@elcentrodelaraza.org and HR@elcentrodelaraza.org

Please go to the El Centro de la Raza website to download a copy of our Employment Application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $30