Lander, WY

Position Title: :Lander Climate Action Network and Energy and Environment Task Force Project Manager

Organization: Lander Climate Action Network 

Location: Lander, WY

Position Overview: LCAN is seeking a suitable candidate for a part-time (20 hours per week), Lander-based, non-benefited contractor position at $41.50 per hour (up to $41,500 per year). Grant funding for this position is currently secured through the end of 2025. The successful applicant will act as an independent contractor and will be compensated on a biweekly basis. LCAN is prepared to assist the hire through the process of establishing their own LLC to become an independent contractor. This position would be overseen by the LCAN Board of Directors.

Duties:

• Assist the LCAN Board of Directors with identifying and executing projects to
  decrease community-wide emissions and increase climate resilience. (Projects
  might include conducting a community-wide emissions inventory; promoting home
  and business electrification, electric vehicles, rooftop solar; improving Lander’s
  bikeability and walkability; reducing gas leaks; and tree planting in public spaces.)
•  Identify and apply for appropriate grants to support community emissions
  reduction projects as well as to fund future LCAN contract positions
• Create and manage relationships with partner organizations — including
  nonprofits, public institutions, and private businesses.
• Attend LCAN Board of Directors meetings at least once monthly
• Represent and promote LCAN at public events, tabling, conferences, etc.
• Collaborate with the LCAN Board of Directors to ideate, create, and publish
  once-weekly posts on LCAN’s social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook)
• Work with the Board of Directors to produce a quarterly email newsletter for LCAN
  membership in MailChimp
• Check, monitor, and respond to LCAN’s email: info@landercan.org
• Update and maintain LCAN’s website, landercan.org, as well as the Mailchimp
  email list
• Organize and maintain LCAN’s Google Drive
• Assist with LCAN fundraising initiatives
• Manage LCAN’s Challenge for Charities (C4C) participation: attend the yearly
  kickoff meetings and check ceremony; ensure LCAN meets the volunteer
  requirements; draft, write, and send thank you letters to donors
• Produce LCAN marketing materials such as pamphlets, stickers, mailers, when
  needed
• Ensure LCAN’s 501(c)(3) paperwork is properly submitted in collaboration with
  LCAN treasurer, as well as renew LCAN’s annual registration with state as
  Wyoming nonprofit
• Report once every two weeks to the Board of Directors president with a with list of
  tasks executed during that pay-period

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a strong environmental science and/or energy efficiency background and will be able to bring both technical knowledge of greenhouse gas emissions reductions and climate change, as well as strong communication and organizational skills. They will also be self-driven, organized, and capable of working independently and with minimal supervision. The contractor will be expected to work independently on their own projects and enjoy taking the lead on their own ideas. This position will not rely upon direct mentorship or
oversight. Due to the close working relationships and coordination that is needed between LCAN
and E&E Task Force, we are asking that applicants for this position be based in Lander. The Lander Climate Action Network is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Start/End Dates: June 2024 (negotiable)

Salary/Pay:  $41.50 per hour (up to $41,500 per year)

Application Deadline: Open until filled

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit the following materials to this email. By June 1st or until the position is filled.
1. Cover letter
2. Resume or CV indicating work experiences, education, and relevant skills
3. Two professional references
For additional questions, please contact Ariel Greene at or (307) 332-1313.