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Senior Associate, Community Organizer

Remote; Based in San Francisco Bay Area

ABOUT THE COALITION

The Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) aligns critical stakeholders on a path to transform the nation’s buildings through clean energy, using policy, research, market development and public engagement. The BDC and its members are charting the course to eliminate fossil fuels in buildings to improve people’s health, cut climate and air pollution, prioritize high-road jobs, and ensure that our communities are more resilient to the impacts of climate change. 

The need to electrify the United States (U.S.) building stock and phase out fossil fuels has gone from a niche technical concern to the most debated climate issue in the U.S. The BDC is proud to have been a leader in this conversation by organizing, speaking for, and empowering a broad group of stakeholders who are united behind the common goal of eliminating fossil fuels from buildings. 

We work to educate and inspire the people who live in buildings. We do this with our The Switch Is On brand, which also provides tools to make switching to an all-electric lifestyle a bit more streamlined. BDC’s “The Switch is On” campaign promotes all-electric lifestyles and helps educate and inspire consumers to switch out their gas appliances for efficient, electric alternatives. The campaign uses a variety of marketing approaches to reach consumers and contractors, including but not limited to, paid media, earned media, grassroots/community marketing, social media, and translated marketing and educational materials. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION & KEY PRIORITIES

The Sr. Associate, Community Organizer will report to the Community Outreach Associate Manager, CXM, and collaborate with BDC teams such as California State, Policy Acceleration, Partnerships, Digital Products, Finance, and Brand. This role combines community organizing and field operations to engage local communities both online and offline. The focus will be working within neighborhoods in PG&E service territory, supporting pilots for neighborhood-scale electrification, and promoting The Switch Is On campaign strategies to build neighborhood consensus for electrification efforts.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for building, growing, and engaging with neighborhoods online and offline to meet program goals and report on the most effective tactics for larger-scale implementation. 

The ideal candidate has experience in community organizing and grassroots campaigns or labor organizing with skills in managing field operations of canvassing, phone banking, and mobilizing community-based organizations (CBOs). This individual will foster community relationships and engage with stakeholders to drive participation and build support for clean energy transitions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Community Organizing: Act as the liaison between the BDC, partners, and community. Organize local partnerships and trusted community voices (e.g., CBOs, ambassadors) to promote the benefits of electrification. Including recruiting neighborhood volunteers and ensuring they have the resources, information, and materials..
  • Campaign Fieldwork: Lead canvassing, phone banking efforts, and neighborhood outreach to build awareness and drive engagement.  Train local volunteers, residents, and community organizations.
  • Community Outreach Events: Plan, promote,  and participate in community outreach events such as town hall meetings, home/neighborhood block/church parties, educational workshops, and other neighborhood gatherings. Engage with local governments and community organizations and facilitate conversations with residents to enhance program reach​.
  • Digital Engagement: Foster meaningful relationships with residents, and community leaders via social media, forums, and other digital platforms. Create spaces where residents and neighborhoods can connect, discuss, and organize around shared goals.
  • Metrics & Reporting: Track performance of community engagement activities, capturing data to measure program effectiveness. Regularly report results to stakeholders, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting strategies accordingly.  Provide clear updates to the program team and partners. 
  • Project Management: Manage timelines, ensuring all deliverables are completed on schedule. Work closely with internal teams and external contractors to maintain consistent messaging and high program visibility.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

  • 3-4 years of experience in community organizing, field operations, campaign management, or labor organizing, particularly in grassroots movements, energy, environmental organizations, or community-based initiatives.
  • Strong experience leading canvassing operations, phone banking, and field offices. Experience working with community organizations, local governments, utility companies, or labor unions.
  • Strong ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers, community leaders, and community organizations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Passion for community organizing, sustainability, energy efficiency, and building decarbonization.
  • Proficient in project management tools like Asana and tools like Hubspot, Google Office & Analytics, Canva, and Slack. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL

This position will work remotely from their home and must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Some travel will be required, respective of Covid-related health and safety guidelines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a full-time salaried position with comprehensive benefits. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

The BDC values diversity in all its forms and is committed to an inclusive and transparent recruitment process. We recruit and hire without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, religion, creed, disability (actual or perceived), medical condition including genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic partnership status, citizenship, military service, height, weight, HIV/AIDS status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. BIPOC and people of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 commensurate with experience, plus a competitive benefits package including paid health insurance coverage, retirement benefits with company matching, unlimited flexible paid leave, 12 paid holidays, access to professional development resources, and much more.

DISCLAIMER

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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