Climate & Energy Program Coordinator (FTE 100%)
Employment at Wisconsin Academy:
The Wisconsin Academy is a lifelong learning organization created by and for the people of Wisconsin. We bring people together at the intersection of the sciences, arts, and letters to inspire discovery, illuminate creative work, and foster civil dialogue on important issues.
The Wisconsin Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and organizational need.
Climate & Energy Program Coordinator (FTE 100%)
The Climate & Energy Program Coordinator is a professional with experience in managing multiple projects with varying deadlines and scopes. This individual is an integral member of the Academy team, working with the Director of Science and Climate Programs, External Relations Coordinator, and Operations Manager. The staff position will be headquartered out of the Academy’s Madison office. The Academy is open to remote work within the state of Wisconsin. This is a 100% FTE non-exempt position with an hourly wage of $20-$25 per hour ($42,000 to $50,000 annually).
General Duties: This position works on projects related to climate mitigation and adaptation, public engagement on environmental solutions, partnership coordination communications, event logistics, and program design.
Reports to: Director of Sciences and Climate Programs
Work Hours: 40 hours/week
Travel: Travel is required for work events, including some weekends. Expected travel 10%.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
• Undergraduate degree, preferably with an environmental science focus or related degree
Minimum Qualifications
- 1+ year working in an environmental or science field
- Strong written and oral communications skills
- Competency across the Microsoft Office suite
- Proficiency with the use of social media platforms to promote events and partners (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
- Some experience in event logistics and outreach/marketing
Preferred Qualifications (Optional)
- Experience facilitating large and small meetings and discussions around contentious topics
- Experience with sponsorship solicitation
- Experience with event design and logistics
- Experience creating inclusive spaces for people from marginalized communities
- Experience with grant proposal writing and management
- Experience in collaborative problem-solving, group facilitation and coalitional approaches to strategy development
Essential Attributes/Skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong people skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage multiple projects on different deadlines
- Some familiarity with climate change impacts and solutions
Responsibilities
Main areas of responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Coordinate the Climate & Energy Initiative
- Assist with executing events that uplift C&E Initiatives goals, including but not limited to statewide conferences, webinars, and regional events
- Assist with Climate & Energy efforts to share climate change success stories through the Academy’s website and in-person, hybrid, and virtual programming
- Work with Academy staff to create and implement the communications and outreach plans for the Climate and Energy (C&E) Initiative and events, including but not limited to social media and press releases
- Maintain positive working relationships with external partners and organizations
- Maintain records and current contact information for the leadership networks, event participants and partners, media contacts, and others interacting with the Climate & Energy Initiative
- Work with Academy staff and contractors to manage event registration and corresponding contact databases for events and programs
- Assist in grant writing
- Provide content for Academy’s annual report, magazine, and other communications
- Assist the Director of Science and Climate Programs with facilitating stakeholder and partner meetings
- Participate in external partner meetings and networks. For example, the RE-AMP network and Wisconsin Climate Table
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@wisconsinacademy.org. The deadline for best consideration is August 30th, 2024, but candidates will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
