What are the responsibilities and job description for the Climate Resilience Engagement Associate position at Massachusetts Nonprofit Network?
Using science, advocacy, and the law to protect and restore the Charles River since 1965.
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Job Description
The Climate Resilience Engagement Associate will join Charles River Watershed Association’s (CRWA) growing Climate Resilience program team to engage watershed residents in advancing community-driven stormwater and climate resilience projects and climate-smart policies across the watershed. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of environmental justice, education, community engagement, and advocacy while learning about climate adaptation strategies.
This is a full-time position that reports to the Senior Climate Resilience Associate. This position is a hybrid remote / in-office position located in CRWA’s Boston office. Fully remote candidates will not be considered.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organize and lead community outreach events, workshops, and educational presentations for diverse audiences, to advance CRWA’s mission and projects in partnership with residents and other organizations.
- Attend public meetings and participate in climate planning and advocacy efforts that build resilience across the watershed.
- Collaborate with towns, residents, and community partners to identify opportunities for climate resilience and stormwater management practices and help advance them (e.g., Green Stormwater Infrastructure, wetland restoration, regional planning).
- Maintain, build, and strengthen relationships with existing and new community-based partners.
- Support CRWA’s Charles River Climate Compact activities.
- Support development of outreach materials, including flyers, newsletters, and social media content, to promote climate resilience programs, projects, and events.
- Conduct work in accordance with CRWA’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and support implementation of the Charles River Climate Compact (CRCC) Equity Plan.
- Support grant writing and reporting.
- Other administrative duties as required.
- Collaborate with other CRWA staff to support other CRWA programs as needed, including occasional fieldwork.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. CRWA is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
At CRWA, we recognize that excellent candidates may not have every qualification listed but may still be a great fit for the job. If this is you, we encourage you to apply!
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This is a full-time (40 hours / week) position based in Boston with competitive salary and benefits, including generous paid time off, employer contributions to health insurance premiums and retirement plan, and a public transit stipend. CRWA’s office operates on a hybrid remote / in-person schedule. Starting salary for this position is $60,000 annually.
APPLY TODAY! Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by email no later than Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5pm to hiring@crwa.org and include “Climate Resilience Engagement Associate” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interested candidates are encouraged to apply early. Candidates will be interviewed and selected based on criteria such as prior experience and skills relevant to this position.
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Salary : $60,000
