Chispa National Test - c4

The League of Conservation Voters is seeking a candidate for the Chispa National Test - c4 position, focused on empowering Latine communities in climate justice. This role supports environmental advocacy and political engagement to address climate issues. The job allows for regular remote work, emphasizing the importance of grassroots mobilization and collaboration with state affiliates. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Title: [Position Title]

Department: [Department]

Status: ["Exempt" or "Non-Exempt"]; HR will confirm

Duration: [indicate if there is a termination date, e.g. "1 Year from Start Date" or other relevant duration based on job requisition; if no termination date, remove this line from header]

Reports to: [Title of Supervisor]

Positions Reporting to this Position: [List all relevant positions or "None"]

Location: [City, State or "United States" if no location-specific requirement for the role's responsibilities]

Remote Work Eligibility: ["Yes" or "No"]; if "Yes", indicate ["Regular Remote Work", "Occasional Office Work" or "Regular Hybrid Work" based on the Work Location Policy]

Travel Requirements: Up to [XX]%

Union Position: ["Yes" or "No"]; HR to confirm

Job Classification Level: [indicate "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", "F", "M-I", "M-II", "M-III", "M-IV", or "M-V"]; HR will confirm

Salary Range (depending on qualified experience): $[XX,XXX] - [XX,XXX]; HR will confirm

General Description:

The League of Conservation Voters, Inc. ("LCV"), a non-profit organization, builds political power to protect people and the planet. We envision a world in which tackling the climate crisis, confronting environmental injustice, and strengthening our democracy lead to cleaner and healthier communities, good, well-paying jobs, and a more just, equitable, and sustainable planet for all.

For more than 50 years, LCV has fought for solutions to the interconnected threats our environment and democracy face. We do so by working with and holding elected officials accountable, mobilizing, organizing, and building grassroots power in communities, electing candidates who share our values, and partnering with and supporting our 30+ state affiliates across the country.

Chispa, a program of LCV, works to ensure that Latine communities and leaders have a strong voice in the movement for climate justice and within the environmental movement and influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Nevada and Texas.

[Use the above two paragraphs and then add 1-2 paragraphs generally describing the specific job]

[If "Regular Remote Work", "Occasional Office Work" or "Regular Hybrid Work", please include the relevant definition below:
• This position is classified as "Regular Remote Work", which means the position is not assigned to an office and can work remotely full-time.
• This position is classified as "Occasional Office Work", which means the position does not have a regular schedule for working in an office but sometimes they will need to work from the office on a schedule that has no day(s) per week commitment.
• This position is classified as "Regular Hybrid Work", which means the position is assigned to an LCV office where they spend one to four days per week and work the rest of the week remotely. [If in-office responsibilities, include the following: "This position is required to work in-person in the XX office XX days per week."]

[Indicate relevant working conditions for the position; should include the expectations of the position and match the job, including all relevant conditions. Please select the relevant language from the Physical Demands based on the job.]

Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities:
• Conveys all of the core/key responsibilities and most likely tasks, but doesn't have to list every imaginable task. "Performs other duties as assigned." is an optional but acceptable bullet to include.
• Uses style format of always starting the sentence with a present tense verb, making sure the sentence is a complete sentence, and ending the sentence with a period.
• Ensures that the organizational commitment to racial justice work is underscored by including at a minimum a bullet outlining racial justice-related core responsibilities.
• Travel up to [XX]% of the time for in-person work, including [insert relevant travel requirements for the role, including] "staff retreats, meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed."

Qualifications:
• Work Experience: Doesn't have to be in complete sentences, be sure to indicate what is required versus what is preferred. It is rare that we require a college degree, but if there is a particular degree or certification required for a position make it clear that is necessary. Any prior experience working on racial justice/environmental justice issues should also be included here.
• Required -
• Preferred -
• Skills: Complete sentences are optional here, including racial justice-focused skills. Indicate what skills are required vs. preferred. Be sure to include something about interpersonal or teamwork-related skills.
• Required -
• Preferred -
• Racial Justice and Equity Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of how one's life experiences influence one's personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.

If duration of position is one year or more, please include the following benefits description: "LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance."

If duration of position is longer than six months, but does not exceed a year, please include the following benefits description: "Short term employees at LCV are eligible for a benefits package that includes sick/caregiver leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, voting leave, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution and student loan assistance."

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with "[title of position]" in the subject line by [minimum deadline date is 2 weeks out from posting]. No phone calls please.

All employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check, employment and reference verifications.

[indicate if additional checks are required based on the position's responsibilities, as outlined in the Employment Background Check Policy and Procedure.

Include if any of the following apply:
• Motor Vehicle Records: "This position requires a Motor Vehicle Report as driving is an essential requirement of the position."
• Educational and Professional Credential / Licenses Verification: "This position requires an Educational and Professional Credential / Licenses Verification due to the position's responsibilities."
• Credit Report: "This position requires a Credit Report due to the fiduciary responsibilities of the position."]

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact hr@lcv.org.