Native Movement seeks a highly motivated candidate to advance energy justice infrastructure and cooperatives across Alaska, including renewable energy infrastructure. Research and assessment of Alaska’s current energy justice landscape will be a part of the first year of this position, including a gap-analysis in order to better determine Native Movement’s energy justice priority focuses. This position will coordinate key community leaders, organizations, and coalitions, as well as organize community engagement on key campaigns. This position will work closely with Native Movement’s Policy Justice Lead to navigate relevant federal and state policies, such as the Inflation Reduction Act, in order to engage Alaskans on energy justice needs. The coordinator will work collaboratively within various relevant state-wide coalitions in order to further Native Movement’s energy justice priorities. The position will identify and build relationships with rural Alaska communities to support renewable energy and energy justice projects. This position will collaborate with Native Movement’s Environmental Justice team or other teams when relevant.

Native Movement provides greater than average Paid Time Off (PTO), including “Harvest” and “Ceremony/Spiritual” leave and ample paid holidays. Additionally, Native Movement’s standard work week is four days – Monday through Thursday – while Fridays are paid “wellness” days. Native Movement is committed to providing an employment environment that is welcoming of all people and free from discrimination and harassment. Native Movement work and community spaces are generally matriarchal, welcoming, and informal. Possibility of flexible schedule and may need to occasionally be available for evening or weekend meetings. Native Movement is an at-will employer.

Location: This position is able to work from-home, and candidates from rural Alaska are encouraged to apply. Our physical offices are located in Anchorage and Fairbanks. MUST BE LOCATED IN ALASKA TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

TO APPLY please submit:

• 1-page cover letter describing your motivation to advocate and organize for energy justice

• Resume

• Contact information for three references

Primary Responsibilities:

• Actively engage and support frontline community members and advocates interested in advancing energy justice, creating points of entry and leadership development opportunities for volunteers

• Identify gaps and needs in communities’ just transition to renewable energy, and practice creative problem-solving to help overcome regulatory and political challenges

• Collaborate with Native Movement’s Communications team and partners to build resources for navigating the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal infrastructure funding

• Work on campaigns, narrative development, and events in coalition with the Alaska Climate Alliance, its Indigenous Navigating Council, and the Alaska Railbelt Energy Coalition

• Contribute to broadening Native Movement’s contacts and volunteer base

• Support the Climate Justice team by reporting achievements

• Potentially support grassroots-led action in opposition to energy injustice in cooperation with the Environmental Justice team

• Plan and host volunteer events, community gatherings, 1-1 meetings, and gatherings

• Participate in Native Movement staff gatherings in-person, when needed

Required qualifications:

• Proven history of positive teamwork and engagement with diverse communities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet goals and deadlines while working independently

• Adept at social media & web-based tools (Google Drive, Zoom, Slack, etc)

• Flexible, adaptable, and growth-oriented

• Access to reliable internet, especially if working outside of Anchorage or Fairbanks

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge and/or relevant experience in community organizing and coordination

• Understanding or experience with the concepts of climate justice, environmental justice, and social justice

• Demonstrated understanding of energy justice, Alaska’s unique electric grid and heating systems, and the impacts of energy production on community health

• An understanding of Alaska Native history, politics, and cultural values

• An understanding of policy interventions and policy creation

Core Competencies:

• Eagerness to advance energy justice in Alaska

• Strong work ethic, including ability to multitask and learn on the job

• Detail-oriented, capable of event planning, and extremely well-organized

• Committed to addressing root causes of inequity while building grassroots movements for justice

• Familiarity with the concepts of decolonization, Just Transition, and the Jemez Principles

• Understanding of and commitment to Native Movement’s mission: “Native Movement is dedicated to building people power, rooted in an Indigenized worldview, toward healthy, sustainable, & just communities for ALL. Native Movement supports grassroots-led projects that align with our vision, that endeavor to ensure social justice, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, and the rights of Mother Earth.”