Job description

The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families harmed by pollution and vulnerable to climate change in the Gulf Coast Region through research, education, community and student engagement for policy change, as well as health and safety training for environmental careers. DSCEJ directs projects involving universities and community-based organizations in seven states.

The National Black Environmental Justice Network (NBEJN) builds the power and capacity of frontline organizations, experts, and professional leaders in environmental justice, to lead powerful, transformative, and dynamic social change. With our community-based partner groups, we bridge the grassroots and the national, supporting outsider strategies to disrupt the status quo while also building pathways to influence the insider conversation. Our vision of a better world centers the leadership of impacted Black people, communities, and organizations to move our work on environmental justice forward.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Law and Public Policy and working in partnership with the NBEJN Team, the Policy Research Coordinator will assist in developing and implementing advocacy strategies that engage policymakers, key stakeholders, and build coalitions around environmental and climate justice issue areas. The Policy Research Coordinator will be responsible for tracking, developing, and analyzing policy proposals, legislative activities, and relationships; preparing drafts of timely and compelling advocacy materials - including but not limited to official organizational statements and op-eds; supporting the development and maintenance of policymaker, coalition, and stakeholder relationships; and providing administrative support to advance DSCEJ and NBEJN’s policy stances. This position will also work closely with NBEJN Network Manager and grassroots organizations to maximize NBEJN’s presence and impact in advancing our progressive governing agenda at the national and state levels.

Location (On-site preferred. Remote/Hybrid considered.):
9801 Lake Forest Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127

Duties & Responsibilities

GENERAL

• Research, track, analyze, and provide regular assessments of legislative and policy activity relevant to our issue areas;
• Attend and support regular meetings, calls, and communications with policymakers and stakeholders;
• Draft and edit policy, advocacy, and public facing materials to present to policymakers and EJ community based organizations;
• Draft public-facing documents such as fact sheets and blog posts about legal and policy issues surrounding environmental and climate justice in order to build robust public support;
• Provide technical and policy based support to community partners;
• Collaborate with Communications Team to develop outreach strategies;
• Provide administrative support to the Policy Team, including scheduling, note-taking, agenda and meeting materials development, project management, and maintaining calendar

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience prioritized - significant previous work experience in Community Based Organizing, Environmental Justice, Environmental Science, Climate Related Work, Public Policy, Social Justice or related fields
• Bachelor’s degree - preferably in environmental science, social sciences, public policy, political science or related field (additional graduate training is preferred)
• Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to access and navigate the office
• Occasional travel required

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range: $60-70K (negotiable with commensurate qualifications and experience)
• Medical: Health, Dental Vision
• Retirement: 401k with up to a 2% annual salary contribution on staff accounts
• Paid Life and AD&D

How to Apply:

Please email the following to operations@dscej.org:

• A detailed cover letter highlighting your interest and applicable experience
• Your resume
• Three professional references

*Resumes will be accepted until May 15, 2023 or until the position is filled.

Please include “Policy Research Coordinator” in the subject line.

EEOC Statement

It is the policy of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

More about the DSCEJ:

The DSCEJ was founded by Dr. Beverly Wright in 1992 in collaboration with community environmental groups and universities in the Southern region to advance environmental justice. Since this time, the DSCEJ has become a powerful resource for environmental justice research, education, advocacy, as well as health and safety training for environmental careers.

The DSCEJ provides opportunities for communities, scientific researchers, and decision makers to collaborate on projects that promote the rights of all people to be free from environmental harm as it impacts health, jobs, housing, education, and quality of life. A major goal of the Center continues to be the development of environmental justice leaders in African American and other communities of color along the Mississippi River Chemical Corridor and the broader Gulf Coast Region.

To learn more, please visit www.dscej.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Orleans, LA 70127

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