Sheridan, Cheyenne, or Laramie, WY

Position Title: Renewable Energy Community Manager

Organization: Powder River Basin Resource Council

Location: Sheridan, Cheyenne, or Laramie, WY

Duties:

• With mentoring and input from the Organizing Director, develop and implement organizing and grassroots campaign plans for issue-based campaigns focused on energy development in Wyoming, expanding renewable energy, and keeping utility rates affordable;
• Recruit new members and engage in organizational outreach activities;
• Provide direction and support to members who are addressing issues of concern;
• Collaborate with members and staff on research, campaigns, and communications;
• Represent Powder River to public and private entities, including government departments, the state legislature, the media, and regulated businesses;
• Coach members to develop leadership, public presentation, and organizational skills;
• Participate in organizational fundraising, communications, and event responsibilities as assigned; and
• Perform other activities as required.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to Powder River’s mission, issues, and values;
• Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints;
• Strong speaking and writing skills;
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including some evening and weekend hours, and to travel;
• Two years community or grassroots organizing experience or a bachelor’s degree;
• Strong background in natural resource management, energy, and/or Wyoming issues preferred; and
• Experience in issue-based campaign work, communications and/or fundraising also a plus. 

Salary/Pay: $50,000 Generous benefits package.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

How to Apply: If interested, please email a cover letter, resume, references, and two brief writing samples to rbagley@powderriverbasin.org  (include Organizer Position Application in the subject field) or mail to:  Robin Englehart-Bagley, Executive Director, Powder River Basin Resource Council, 934 North Main St., Sheridan, WY 82801.