INC NEWS - Another Clean Energy Durham job

[Judy Kincaid]

Clean Energy Durham is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator.

Clean Energy Durham is a newly-formed non-profit organization that promotes energy conservation and the use of renewable energy throughout Durham County. It is pioneering neighborhood-based community outreach and seeks to make Durham a national model regarding energy use. The Community Outreach Coordinator facilitates and coordinates neighborhood-based energy-saving activities. This position reports to the Executive Director, or to the Chair of the Board of Directors until such time as an Executive Director is hired.

Duties and responsibilities:
•	Develop creative, effective, and replicable techniques for engaging households in neighborhood-based energy-saving activities.
•	Train and provide organizational assistance to neighborhood residents in order to develop effective, active, neighbor-led committees that involve neighborhood households in energy-saving activities.
•	Engage residents of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds in becoming involved in neighborhood-based activities to reduce household energy use.
•	Identify potential new neighborhood leaders and engage them in neighborhood energy committees.
•	Promote tracking of household energy use in neighborhoods and gather household energy use data. 
•	Maintain communication between neighborhood energy committees and between these committees and Clean Energy Durham.
•	Solicit and help write success stories of household energy use reduction. 
•	Work with Executive Director on media strategy and obtain media coverage for neighborhood energy-saving activities.
•	Work with Executive Director on building coalitions and partnerships with other local organizations, businesses, and institutions aimed at reducing energy use in Durham households.
•	Identify potential donors to Clean Energy Durham and assist with fundraising.
•	Write progress reports as requested.
•	Make oral presentations on Clean Energy Durham activities.
•	Represent Clean Energy Durham at community events and meetings.
•	Work with the Executive Director and Board of Directors on strategic planning.
•	Perform other duties appropriate and consistent with the mission of Clean Energy Durham.
•	Report to the Executive Director of Clean Energy Durham.

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:
•	Strong interpersonal skills.
•	Familiarity with principles and tools that strengthen community involvement.
•	Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
•	Ability to understand and relate to the needs of members of the Durham community.
•	Ability to work independently and exercise initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness.
•	Ability to manage multiple tasks, plan effectively, and meet deadlines.
•	Ability to provide clear direction to others.
•	Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Minimum education and experience:
•	Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
•	One year experience in community organizing. 				

Other:
•	Availability to work nights and weekends as necessary.
•	Own transportation.
•	Own computer and internet connection.
•	Ability to speak Spanish a plus.						

Salary:
This is a temporary part-time position at 20 to 30 hours per week for 6 months.  Salary is $20,000 per year for a half-time position or $30,000 per year for three-quarter time position.  Some benefits provided.  There is potential for continuing beyond 6 months if funding can be established by the organization.

To apply:
Send cover letter of interest, resume, and contacts for three references by December 21, 2007 to jkincaid at earthlink.net.  Put the following in the subject line:  Outreach Job.



Judy Kincaid
Principal
Sage Collaboration
1409 Alabama Avenue
Durham NC 27705
Phone 919-724-1219
Email jkincaid at earthlink.net