Full-Time North America Coordinator, Finance Action Organisers Network
Job Description
About The Role
The Finance Action Organisers Network (“Finance Action”) is a global network of independent hubs in key finance locations made up of NGOs, grassroots groups, individuals and activists. Together in their local communities, and across the world, Finance Action is uniting for climate justice by building grassroots power to shift major financial institutions away from funding fossil fuels. The Sunrise Project builds the capabilities of Finance Action, supports hubs with funding and technology, and provides guidance on strategies and actions.
The Coordinator will uplift the work of those they are supporting to connect local communities to the global network to grow a social movement that aims to end fossil fuel funding to address climate change. The North America Coordinator will work with local finance hubs to deliver key elements of work, as well as collaborating on the collective work within Finance Action by: supporting capacity building; connecting mobilizations to sustained powerbuilding; running strategy sessions and planning workshops; connecting trainers to organizers to support local needs; directing funding/grants; and leveraging the exchange of knowledge and skills.
About You
First and foremost you are a passionate organizer, with hands-on experience helping activists and groups mobilize and organize. You’re an intersectional relationship builder, who engages deeply with others and can bring diverse groups of people along the campaign journey. You believe in horizontal leadership and have a knack for enabling future leaders and empowering activists to take their next step.
Key Responsibilities
- Strengthening and growing organizing hubs in key financial centers by working with organizations and networks on campaign strategies, plans, timelines, and tactics.
- Identifying local organizing needs and taking action to build their capabilities by delivering training, running workshops, connecting trainers and organizers to each other, directing funding support, and collaborating with hubs in other locations.
- Convening local network meetings and facilitating calls designed to build greater connections and achieve growth in the movement.
- Collaborating with partners and organizers to build, expand, and maintain networks and high level relationships with NGOs, potential partners, grassroots groups, social movements and civil society in key areas.
How to Apply
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