The Outreach Coordinator will participate in a job performance review with the executive committee twice a year.

Outreach Coordinator roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Organizing/Event Planning
  • Works to expand both individual membership and member groups of the WVEC
    • Regular visits to current member groups to obtain their input on WVEC’s positions, policies, and opportunities
    • Solicit new memberships by regular identification and regular communication with prospective groups that are aligned with the vision of WVEC
    • Attend meetings dealing with environmental/social justice issues in WV
  • Works with the WVEC Board of Directors to organize the annual E-Day at the Capitol, E-Day Benefit and Award Ceremony, and annual Fall Conference
  • Works with a planning committee for any additional events organized throughout the year as time and resources allow

• Communications
  • Works with WVEC Board of Directors, Legislative Coordinator, Website Coordinator, and Communications Committee to coordinate WVEC communications and publications including:
    • Posting of WVEC action alerts and notices
    • Drafting and distribution of press releases and media advisories
    • Identification of media opportunities and strategic responses involving WVEC positions
    • Coordination of regular postings on WVEC website, Facebook group and page, and WVEC e-list regarding WVEC issues and calendar of events
    • Editing and distribution of the WVEC Green Legislative Update published weekly during the regular legislative session
    • Editing and distribution of the WVEC Green Newsletter published 2-4 times per year as established by the WVEC Board of Directors
    • Developing and updating other WVEC publications (e.g. brochure, green pages, green jobs, etc.) as needed
  • Administration
    • Prepares and presents organizing report to the board and/or executive committee on a quarterly basis
    • Maintains and updates the WVEC database
    • Coordinates with the WVEC treasurer to assist with donations, deposits, and records as needed
    • Maintains organizational files
    • Responds in a timely manner to all mail, phone calls, emails, or other correspondence to the WVEC office
    • Maintains physical office space including: general housekeeping, security, conference room scheduling, office supplies stocking, and equipment maintenance

• Fundraising
  • Works with the fundraising committee and Board of Directors to support general fundraising for WVEC including:
    • Organizing fundraising events
    • Coordinating the development and distribution of fundraising appeal letters
    • Identifying funders and preparing grants to potential funders to support WVEC activities

Qualifications for this position include:

• High school diploma
• Minimum of 1 year of administrative and/or organizing experience
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Twitter, and website management

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about environmental justice,
• Have strong writing and communication skills,
• And be hard-working and flexible.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume with 3 references, and two writing samples to ciera@wvecouncil.org by July 8th, 2016.  Interviews will be scheduled as applications arrive and conducted until a candidate has been hired.

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