Coalition Coordinator

Wise Energy for Virginia (WEFV) is a dynamic coalition, made up of five leading environmental groups in Virginia - Appalachian Voices, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Sierra Club - Virginia Chapter, Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards, and the Southern Environmental Law Center. WEFV is committed to securing a clean energy future for Virginia. Our mission is to stop the expansion of dirty energy sources in the Commonwealth, promote clean and affordable energy that will protect our mountains and southwest Virginia communities from mountaintop removal coal mining, invigorate the economy by creating jobs that cannot be exported, and commit the Commonwealth to science-based reductions in global warming pollution.

Our immediate focus is our campaign against Old Dominion Electric Cooperative's (ODEC) proposal to construct and operate a 1500-megawatt, conventional-style, coal-burning power plant in Surry County, Virginia. If built, the ODEC power plant would be a major new source of air, water, and global warming pollution for decades to come. It would be the single-largest coal-fired power plant in Virginia, and would be located approximately 30 miles from the one of the world's most biologically diverse estuaries, the Chesapeake Bay.

Position Overview:

The WEFV Coalition Coordinator is a full-time contract employee of the coalition and splits her/his time among the Coalition's priorities. The Coordinator reports directly to one designated manager, but is accountable to each WEFV organization as specified in the description below. The Coordinator will serve multiple functions within the coalition outlined in, but not limited to, the description below.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the logistics of the coalition and serve as liaison between the managers to prep coalition meetings, events and calls.
• As needed, foster and maintain relationships with traditional and non-traditional allies and other stakeholders
• Take on specified roles in the WEFV campaign(s), as identified by Coalition managers - such as grassroots organizing, outreach to decision makers, and media work
• Assist with management of the Coalition's budget
• Maintain monthly plans and prepare periodic written reports on the Coalition's progress

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in teams and independently
• Proven ability to facilitate meetings and conference calls
• Experience working on grassroots campaigns
• Basic knowledge of campaign planning
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Willingness to travel as needed, a valid driver's license and car, a satisfactory driving record, and auto insurance
• Demonstrated commitment to our issues

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience

• This is a contract position for 6 months, renewal subject to funding availability
• 1.5 weeks paid vacation over contract period, along with major holidays
• Based in Charlottesville or Richmond, Virginia

Timeframe: Review of applications will begin on February 5, 2011.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and résumé to Tom Cormons.