Environmental Justice Policy Analyst/ Transportation Justice Programs Coordinator

Founded in 1964, UPROSE is Brooklyn's oldest Latino community-based organization. In 1996 our mission shifted to organizing, advocacy and developing intergenerational indigenous leadership through activism. In reaching these goals, our primary efforts focus on sustainable development, and environmental and social justice.
UPROSE seeks an individual with a BA/BS in a relevant discipline (public policy, urban planning, environmental science, etc.) The individual must have strong analytical skills and the interest/ability to apply analytical techniques across a variety of urban environmental justice issues. An advanced degree will be considered in lieu of experience.

Position Summary:
-Work closely with Executive Director and EJ Organizer to develop strategies for environmental justice projects, and transportation campaigns
-Develop and present briefings and position papers on Energy, Brownfields. Transportation, Climate Justice and other EJ issues
-Help carry out media strategies to raise awareness about issues and build support for our organizing.
-Assist with fundraising, grant writing and reporting.
-Track and analyze city, state and federal bills of importance to the local EJ community
-Assist in preparing members for Policy and agency meetings as well as policy-related hearings
-Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress of policy, and regulatory efforts.
Qualifications:
· Demonstrated commitment to environmental, social, and economic justice.
· Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills.
·Demonstrated experience in public policy and related arenas, especially environmental justice policy and analysis.
· Proven experience in coordinating meetings and working with grassroots constituencies.
· Experience and comfort working with intergenerational, community-based organizations and people of color.
· Familiarity (work experience and/or course work) with urban environmental and climate justice issues.
· Bilingual- Spanish/English preferred
Candidate Must:
Be someone with initiative, self-confidence, energy, and entrepreneurial skills, who enjoys working as a team player but also has the capability to work independently and as a self-starter.
Be a personable, positive, and social individual, with integrity and a sense of humor
Be very well organized, willing to work diligently and with the flexibility necessary to balance the many challenges inherent in a changing and growing organization.

Please submit cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to:
employment@uprose.org, Please Do not call
Selection Committee
UPROSE
166A 22nd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232

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Salary: Commensurate with experience