Climate Action Coordinator

The Vermont Natural Resources Council is hiring a Climate Action Coordinator in Montpelier, VT. This role involves coordinating the Vermont Energy & Climate Action Network, promoting fossil fuel reduction, and engaging communities in climate action. Responsibilities include public outreach, relationship building with local leaders, and event management to enhance community involvement. The position is full-time and does not require a specific degree.
Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) is seeking a dedicated and passionate Climate Action Coordinator to identify and implement our grassroots organizing needs, including coordination of the Vermont Energy & Climate Action Network (VECAN), a statewide network of community energy committees across Vermont and the nonprofit partners who work to support them. The primary responsibilities of the position are to shape public and member understanding of the value of reducing fossil fuel consumption – through efficiency, conservation, renewable investments, and smart land use practices – help prepare Vermont communities for a warmer, more volatile world, and empower more Vermonters to become partners in climate-action progress. With a focus on communications, outreach and organizing, the Climate Action Coordinator will build relationships with local leaders and activists and plan and manage public events and activities intended to drive engagement with VNRC and our p...