Appalachian Voices is a nonprofit advocacy organization that brings people together to protect the land, air, and water of Central and Southern Appalachia and advance a just transition to a clean energy economy. We currently have over 40 staff members across the region, with offices located in Boone, North Carolina; Charlottesville and Norton, Virginia, and Knoxville, Tennessee. 

Appalachian Voices is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion both in our work and in our organizational structure. We seek applicants who share and exhibit these principles. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

We understand people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational and volunteer experiences. We encourage candidates to review the position details and responsibilities listed. If you have the transferable skills necessary to fulfill many of the requirements of this role, we encourage you to apply. We may tailor the role to a talented or passionate candidate.

The North Carolina Field Coordinator will be supervised by Appalachian Voices' Senior Program Manager, Energy & Climate Resilience, and will play a key role in our efforts to advance program implementation in clean energy; energy affordability; climate risk awareness, mitigation and preparedness; and to protect environmental and public health in NC communities. The primary region of focus for the Coordinator will be Western NC, with some statewide work also included.

The North Carolina Field Coordinator will primarily be responsible for outreach, coalition building, development of educational materials and resources, and supporting the implementation of programs and projects. Work may also include volunteer training and mobilization. This position will foster the connection between community members and our work, ensuring that a diverse range of partners and individuals who have been directly impacted by severe weather, and other environmental and social harms, inform our strategies and priorities. An understanding of community organizing in rural and post-disaster settings, and an ability to bridge the grassroots and technical components of our work, will be key to success. The work will be focused on building community preparedness and resilience in the face of climate change, and providing assistance for local community groups, rural businesses, local governments, and electric cooperatives seeking to build and finance clean energy and energy efficiency projects.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position that is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit; specific terms and conditions of employment are subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

Appalachian Voices offers competitive compensation and benefits that include employer-paid health care, vision, and dental policies with options to include family members at a reduced cost; short- and long-term disability plans; an optional flexible spending account; generous paid vacation and parental leave; flexible working hours; and an employer-matched retirement plan.

Salary is commensurate with experience; however, the expected salary range is between $50,000-57,500. Appalachian Voices is committed to equity in pay practices.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until this position is filled. For early consideration, candidates shall apply by Friday, October 31st. Using this application link, please submit a resume and a brief cover letter that addresses why you are interested in the role. We are particularly interested in hearing about (1) why working in climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and/or energy affordability is important to you, and (2) your connection to Western North Carolina. 

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