The Alliance For Appalachia

Job Announcement

Applications accepted until September 24^th

 

BACKGROUND:

The Alliance For Appalachia is a regional alliance with the goal of ending mountaintop removal coal mining.  The Alliance For Appalachia began in 2006 and consists of thirteen organizations across five states. We are pursuing a multi-dimensional campaign to stop mountaintop removal and create a clean, healthy, sustainable, and just Appalachia by phasing out our dependence on coal and phasing in a sustainable economy for the mountains and survivable energy sources for our region and the nation.

The Alliance is governed by a Steering Committee made up of one representative and an alternate from each of the thirteen member organizations.  We have Coordinating Committee and Work Teams on legislative strategy, enforcement strategy, economic conversion, as well as other ad-hoc teams working on special projects.

 

We are pursing a number of complementary strategies including grassroots organizing, leadership development, strategic communications, alliance building, research, and more.

 

We believe that our campaign to abolish mountaintop removal mining can be an important element of the national effort for progressive, systemic change in our nation’s energy, economic, and environmental policies.  By highlighting the dangers and true costs of our dependence on coal, we can help move the nation away from our current extraction economy and toward a new ethic of conservation, efficiency and renewable energy.

Title:               The Alliance for Appalachia Coordinator

 

Duration:       Full-Time

 

Reports to:    

The Steering Committee of The Alliance, with direct oversight furnished by the Coordinating Committee of The Alliance

 

Scope:            

Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of The Alliance for Appalachia in carrying out the assigned campaigns and programs in the region. Participates in the development of strategies and priorities and implements strategy developed by the Steering Committee.

 

Activities:      

·         Coordinates meeting and event logistics, including all Alliance Committee meetings and conference calls.

 

§  Coordinates Alliance participation and travel logistics for key events, including the annual End Mountaintop Removal Week in Washington and trainings.

 

§  Implements fundraising strategy with appropriate Alliance committee oversight.

 

§  Works with Alliance leaders to coordinate facilitation of calls, meetings, etc.

 

§  Takes notes of all meetings and is responsible for follow through on actions/decisions of The Alliance

 

§  Responsible for administrative duties and internal communications among all entities of The Alliance

 

§  Prepares a quarterly report for the Steering Committee.

 

§  Works closely with The Alliance member groups to nurture positive working relationships among member groups and with national and regional allies

 

§  Responsible for electronic communications, basic research and maintaining The Alliance web presence.

 

§  Coordinates media outreach with the appropriate Alliance Committees.

 

§  Heavier seasonal workloads may occur as a result of project deadlines and during peak activity periods, such as during the annual Week in Washington and training weekends.  Weekend and/or evening work required. Must have the ability to travel

 

Skills/Qualifications:

 

§  Experienced in working with non-profit organizations; experienced in working in coalitions.

 

§  Knowledge of mountaintop removal concerns and other issues impacting residents of Central Appalachia.

 

§  Good time management skills, must be a self-starter

 

§  Good written and verbal communication skills including some facilitation experience

 

§  Experienced in working with a wide variety of volunteers, community leaders and staff.

 

§  Willing to travel and be flexible about time.

 

§  Good computer skills

 

Compensation:

 Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package, including full family health insurance. We provide annual cost of living adjustments and annual salary bumps to credit experience. Time off includes fifteen vacation days per year, ten holidays, nine sick days and three personal days. We have a compensation time policy and a one month maternity/paternity/family leave policy.

 

Location:

Central or Southern Appalachian area, specifically near the coalfield areas of Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia

 

Please submit resume, writing sample, two professional and one personal reference to:

Hiring@TheAllianceForAppalachia.org

 

For a description of The Alliance for Appalachia member groups go to: www.TheAllianceForAppalachia.org

 

The Alliance for Appalachia is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.