Wisconsin Renewable Energy Organizer

270 Strategies is looking for an organizer who is committed to increasing renewable energy growth in America. Wind and solar generation provide clean energy for families and businesses across Wisconsin, and offer jobs and economic opportunities in rural communities throughout the state.

We’re looking for an experienced organizer to ensure Wisconsin doesn’t miss out on meeting its clean energy goals. The organizer will work in rural communities where everyone knows their neighbors and where new relationships take time to build. They will get to know the local community, talk about the regional benefits of renewable energy developments, and mobilize supporters who can show their support during key public meetings/hearings. If you believe, like we do, that we need more renewable energy in Wisconsin, we want to hear from you.

This position will be based in central Wisconsin in or near Columbia County, will require occasional night and weekend hours, light travel within the region, and normally will not exceed 40 hours per week.

The local organizer will:

Maintain a local field office in the project community to meet and talk with key community stakeholders and the general public
Answer questions from office visitors about project details as well as the many opportunities and benefits a large-scale renewable energy development would bring to the community
Plan and report on your weekly activities to the National Organizing Director
Become a respected representative of renewable energy efforts on the ground
Establish relationships with local community leaders
Plan and run community events including town halls and community dinners with the assistance of our client’s development team

You might be a good fit if you:

Believe renewable energy provides a critical economic and environmental advantage to rural Wisconsin
Have experience talking about renewable energy – at school, at work, or as a hobby
Have experience organizing in rural Wisconsin or another midwestern state
Don’t mind driving a couple of hours between towns to get the job done
Know how to quickly identify the influential voices in a community and then work to build their trust
Are at ease showing up to a meeting or event and building relationships
Are as comfortable at the county fair as you are talking to the local mayor or business leader
Are a problem solver – you spot the challenge, come up with multiple ways to tackle it, and know how to leverage your team to solve it
Are a little fearless – you’re comfortable asking people to talk on camera or show up to a city planning meeting for the first time

To Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to hiring@270strategies.com. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject of your email.