Share Email Opening Title Lead Climate Hope Campaign Organizer, Application Close: December 20, 2023  Ministry Team Education and Faithful Action Ministries (EFAM)   Reports To Minister for Environmental Justice   FLSA Status Exempt   Salary Grade   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Category National and Global Ministries, Cleveland, Ohio   Starting Salary $30-35/hour   Description OVERVIEW This position is devoted to implementing a national program that encourages, supports, and equips local church members in taking actions focused on advancing climate justice at the federal level of the United States Government. In 2024, a central part of this campaign will be to conduct a voting pledge card campaign that utilizes local church volunteers to collect pledge cards and organize get-out-the-vote phonebanks. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the lead organizer for the 2024 Vote for Climate Hope campaign. Lead the organizing of the Vote for Climate Hope Art Contest for children and youth in UCC churches across the country. Lead development of a voter pledge card with winning art on the front. Develop and carry out voter pledge card collection with church volunteers and interns located in communities across the country. Organize phonebanks to contact pledged voters. Plan and organize a post-election event that targets one or more members of congress.   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or comparable education and experience; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to handle multiple and complex projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team; Respect for collaborative decision-making and community planning; Self-motivation, dependability, flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving skills Ability to interact effectively and sensitively with persons from diverse backgrounds; Interest in faith-based climate justice policy advocacy Ability and willingness to travel as needed.   Additional Information: This is a Cleveland-based fellowship. The fellow may work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days in the office. Part-time: 20-hours a week  Two year duration with the possibility of continuing Health benefits for the fellow are offered and paid by employer Application deadline: December 20, 2023. Protecting the health and safety of our employees is a top priority. Full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment and proof of record will be requested during the onboarding process.   This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the ministry. Since no job description can detail all duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a position, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a position shall also be considered part of the position holder’s responsibility.   It is expected that the person who holds this position will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the policies of the UCC and in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization. All staff are encouraged to nurture safety within the work performed on behalf of the UCC by being attentive to self-care, education, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and the importance of referring those in need to supportive and helpful resources.     Comprehensive Benefits Package Employer paid health benefits   Application Deadline December 20, 2023   About the Organization The United Church of Christ Our faith is 2000 years old. Our thinking is not. We believe in God's Continuing Testament. We believe in Extravagant Welcome We believe the church's mission is to Change Lives   EOE Statement The United Church of Christ National Setting celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the broad spectrum of our diverse society. We endeavor to recruit employees from backgrounds that vary by race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, genetic information, past, present or future service in the uniformed services, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local law. We are proud to be a multicultural, multiracial, open and affirming, accessible to all, equal opportunity employer.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://UCC.appone.com

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