Posting: Climate Equity Program Manager - Eastside Community Network, Detroit MI
January 25, 2023
Position Posting: Climate Equity Program Manager
Reports to: Director of Climate Equity
Positions Terms: Full Time salaried with some evening and weekend hours; $50,000- $55,000
Position Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life coverage
Position Scope: Manage and support work of the Climate Equity department on issues relating to climate change, environmental justice, and sustainability. Specific environmental knowledge desired but not required. Eastside Community Network is seeking a person for a program manager position in its Climate Equity Department. Experience with environmental issues is not required, though openness to learning about new topics is. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the eastside of Detroit, understanding of city processes and policy, and willingness to learn about climate resiliency.
Resumes should be submitted to rackerman@ecn-detroit.org and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Baseline Qualifications:
- Familiarity with policy matters at the city and/or state level
- Familiarity with City of Detroit processes and structure
- Knowledge of community needs, priorities, and leadership
- Passion for Detroit and advocating for positive change in the city
- Experience working in Detroit communities, especially the eastside
- Strong organization and logistical management skills
- Comfort with using technology (email, video conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
- Open to building knowledge around climate resiliency, environmental justice, and other related topics
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Proven ability to engage and interact with diverse populations
- Proven ability to take initiative and work independently
- Willingness to develop new skills and knowledge as needed
Desirable Qualifications:
- Resident of Detroit
- Experience in climate, environmental justice, sustainability, or other environmental subjects
- Experience with community engagement and meeting facilitation
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting ECN’s Climate Equity work in planning, policy advocacy, and relationship building
- Facilitate the Eastside Climate Action Coalition
- Facilitating program work, meetings, and event logistics
- Building relationships and partnerships with networks in Detroit and Michigan
- Representing ECN at meetings and events
- Expanding knowledge of sustainability and climate change issues
- Organizing, attending, and participating in community meetings hosted by ECN and other groups
- Creating materials for Climate Equity initiatives and campaigns
- Providing administrative support as needed
- Undertaking other project tasks as required