Who We Are:
Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate (HPHC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with hundreds of interdisciplinary health professional members across Minnesota focused on protecting and improving human health by promoting climate health and justice. We educate health professionals, the public, and policymakers about the health impacts of climate change, and advocate for policies and institutional changes that address climate change mitigation and build resilience to protect public health. HPHC promotes a climate equity policy agenda that dismantles existing environmental racism, creates a just and equitable transition to a carbon-free economy, and prioritizes investment in and working with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and other marginalized communities to create climate resilience and healthy, thriving communities. Our organizational values include inclusive and decentralized decision-making and open, transparent communication. HPHC’s work is led by a small staff including an Executive Director and Communications Manager; staff work closely together with the guidance and lead participation of a volunteer Executive Committee and seven-member Board of Directors.
About the Organizer & Outreach Coordinator (OOC) Position:
HPHC is seeking an Organizer & Outreach Coordinator (OOC) to represent and coordinate our work advocating for clean transportation, building decarbonization, and other solutions to the climate crisis aimed at protecting public health. The OOC will work with HPHC’s Executive Director, Communications Manager, Executive Committee, and volunteer health professionals to advance policies, strategies, and initiatives that support a healthy and equitable transition to a carbon-free economy. The OOC should have experience in organizing, project management, and/or coalition work, and should demonstrate the capacity to work independently as well as in partnership with coalition members, health care professionals, staff, and board.
What You’ll Do:
Approximately 50% of the OOC’s time will be spent working on transportation, 20% on outreach, 15% on decarbonization, and 15% administrative activities.
The essential functions of this position include, and are not limited to:
- Represent HPHC with the Minnesota Coalition for Clean Transportation. HPHC’s health expertise is utilized to advocate for policies, programs, and initiatives that advance the electrification of light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles to protect public health from transportation pollution.
- Organize HPHC’s Electric School Bus (ESB) advocacy volunteer team to protect student health and reduce pollution by increasing school district participation in federal and state funding programs. This includes working with school districts, coordinating public presentations, drafting information pieces, collaborating on messaging and media, engaging various stakeholder groups, and leading outreach.
- Support volunteers of HPHC’s building decarbonization work via the Clean Heat Minnesota Coalition and the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition.
- In collaboration with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, conduct outreach with health professionals in select regions across the state.
- Facilitate new member orientation sessions and conduct 1:1 follow-up meetings with health professionals interested in joining HPHC’s network.
- Assist staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers with project coordination and event planning.
- Help track monthly volunteer hours contributed to organizing and outreach.
- Join weekly staff and executive committee meetings to enhance collaboration.
- Work closely with HPHC staff and volunteer committees to help carry out HPHC’s strategic plan.
About You:
The OOC should have experience with issue-based policy, advocacy, electoral campaigns, and/or coalitions that use grassroots organizing as a central strategy, and have:
- A background in health, public health, environmental studies or a related field, or relevant experience working in healthcare or environmental sustainability field.
- Excellent knowledge of public health, climate change, environmental justice, and related issues.
- Demonstrated skills in public speaking and the ability to communicate effectively about health equity, public health, and climate justice.
- Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers, and building and sustaining volunteer, political, and professional relationships over time.
- Ability to lead and motivate people — including individual volunteers, organizational leaders, and elected officials — to take effective action.
- Experience using digital and other organizing tools to educate and activate groups.
- Ability to work in teams and manage multiple tasks in a remote work environment that relies on personal accountability, follow-through, interpersonal responsiveness, and the ability to meet deadlines.
- A passion for and commitment to Minnesota-based climate solutioning guided by anti-oppression values and principles.
Salary and Benefits:
HPHC offers a 32-hour workweek and prioritizes staff wellbeing. The OOC position will be primarily remote and requires residence in the state of Minnesota. Some evening and weekend work will be required, as well as travel for events and networking with members across the state. The position is funded for one year with a salary ranging between $50,000-$55,000, with potential for renewal contingent on grant funding. This position includes two weeks paid time off, holiday and sick time off, and a generous stipend for health benefits.
Values and Commitment to Equity:
HPHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, justice, and workforce diversity. We seek and support diversity of experience and perspectives among our team and are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where all individuals who share these values can thrive. We encourage people who have been impacted by systems of oppression to apply.
Research shows that members of marginalized communities tend to underestimate their qualifications, and only apply when they meet all of the criteria in a job posting. If you are excited about this opportunity and unsure if past experience aligns with the job description, we highly encourage you to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send a CV or resume, along with a brief cover letter highlighting experience that aligns with the posted qualifications, to info@hpforhc.org by August 31, 2024.
Please address the following in your cover letter to help inform us of your experiences:
- How do your lived experiences inform your approach to relationship-building and community engagement?
- What unique skills do you bring to HPHC regarding this position and its responsibilities?
Please direct questions to info@hpforhc.org. We look forward to receiving your application.