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The Louisiana Bucket Brigade is a 501(c)(3) environmental health and justice organization working with communities neighboring the state’s oil refineries and chemical plants. We use grassroots action to create an informed, healthy society that holds the petrochemical industry and government accountable for the true costs of pollution to hasten the transition from fossil fuels. Our vision is a Louisiana that is a healthy, prosperous, pollution-free and just state where people and the environment are valued over profit.
Purpose of Position: The purpose of the Program Coordinator in the River Parishes (St. James Parish, Ascension Parish) is to coordinate our work to stop industrial expansion in the region.
Reports to: Executive Director
Job Status: Full-time (40 hours/week). Intermittent travel and some nights and weekends required.
Salary: $52,500 annually
Benefits include, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid vacation, Paid time-off, Training & Education, and relocation expenses paid (if applicable)
Location: New Orleans or the River Parishes
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Advocacy and Organizing (45%)
- Collaborate with local partners on initiatives designed to prevent industrial expansion in the region
- Attend council and planning commission meetings
- Organize residents to attend council and planning commission meetings
- Collaborate with researchers, cartographers, and other technical experts as necessary
- Lead campaign efforts to slow and stop projects
Monitoring (45%)
- Collect air samples and build buckets, ensure inventory of buckets and related air monitoring supplies
- Get monitoring results into easily understandable formats
- Stay abreast of the region’s government and NGO air monitoring projects and develop a regular compilation of results
- Develop emergency response protocols and implement them as necessary
- Collaborate with national groups and scholars as necessary
Fulfill staff requirements (10%)
- Participate in staff meetings, team building events
- Complete cultural enhancement hours, including required staff training
- Use allotted training money to improve skills, participate in community events and stay informed on organizational activities
- Adhere to organizational Values Statement
- Complete fundraising metrics reports and other development activities as requested
- Integrate volunteers into work
Experience And Qualifications
- Good with people
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Three years of experience working in communities
- Self-starter with a track record of creating successful programs
- Interest in and ability to connect with people in St. James Parish
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Builds strong relationships with partners and stakeholders
- Shares knowledge and experience and actively works toward continuing personal learning and development
- Responds positively to feedback
- Strong writing skills
Required
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and able to provide proof of vaccination status.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to travel
Please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the following:
- How does your past advocacy or organizing experience align with the duties of this role?
- What is your experience with developing and implementing programs?
- Describe your approach to engaging with diverse communities.
- What skills or qualities do you possess that make you a good fit for this role?
The Louisiana Bucket Brigade is an equal-opportunity employer.
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