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Bridgeport Community Climate Educator
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Description
Position Summary
The Bridgeport Community Climate Educator for the CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ) is a part-time staff member who facilitates community workshops, communicates climate science to public housing residents in an accessible manner, and respects, validates, and supports local residents.
Duties/responsibilities for the Bridgeport Community Climate Educator include
- Participate in community conversations with public housing residents
- Co-create and implement curriculum with EmpowerED Project Team designed to help residents understand the science behind their concerns and participate in the democratic processes to create solutions
- Serve as a liaison between residents and EmpowerED Project Team
- Develops and conducts trainings and workshops that help community residents identify key environmental concerns, and improve their understanding of those concerns
- Attend coordinating meetings with project team
The ideal candidate has a deep familiarity with urban and climate justice issues in Connecticut.
Education and Experience
- Please note: How you acquired the knowledge and skills matter less than your ability to meet the community’s needs (i.e. re-entry community members, college drop-outs, those with employment gaps are still encouraged to apply)
- Expert knowledge on climate change, environment, justice and equity issues, and an understanding of how these issues intersect
- High school diploma or GED required; college coursework in a related field preferred
- Demonstrated experience working effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of people and organizations preferred
- Values that align with our mission and platform
Position Summary
The Bridgeport Community Climate Educator for the CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ) is a part-time staff member who facilitates community workshops, communicates climate science to public housing residents in an accessible manner, and respects, validates, and supports local residents.
Duties/responsibilities for the Bridgeport Community Climate Educator include
- Participate in community conversations with public housing residents
- Co-create and implement curriculum with EmpowerED Project Team designed to help residents understand the science behind their concerns and participate in the democratic processes to create solutions
- Serve as a liaison between residents and EmpowerED Project Team
- Develops and conducts trainings and workshops that help community residents identify key environmental concerns, and improve their understanding of those concerns
- Attend coordinating meetings with project team…
Benefits
The position is virtual with several in-person evening meetings and project team meetings. Aside from community meetings, hours are flexible.
The position is virtual with several in-person evening meetings and project team meetings. Aside from community meetings, hours are flexible.
Level of Language Proficiency
English proficiency required; bilingual a plus.
English proficiency required; bilingual a plus.
Location
How to Apply
In lieu of a cover letter, please respond to the questions provided.
Please include your responses, along with your resume, in one PDF document.
Questions:
- What is a moment where you felt the impacts of climate change?
- How would you describe the relationship between environmental issues and racial justice?
- What is the role of the community in achieving environmental justice?
In lieu of a cover letter, please respond to the questions provided.
Please include your responses, along with your resume, in one PDF document.
Questions:
- What is a moment where you…
