CURRENT JOB OPENINGS WITH YOUTH UNITED FOR CLIMATE CRISIS ACTION
CAMPAIGN ORGANIZER
Youth United for Climate Crisis Action (YUCCA) is immediately seeking a Campaign Organizer to lead and continue building the organization’s anti-data center work, building coalitions, and anchoring YUCCA’s “No Data Centers in New Mexico” campaign. This position will engage people all across New Mexico to meaningfully address the growing impact and harm of data centers. The position will play a key role in working with communities already facing data center proposals, like Sierra County, Lea County, Doña Ana County and more. The position engages people through one-on-one and small group outreach; shares written, recorded, and verbal information on data centers’ impacts and how to address the problem; hosts, tables, and attends events; speaks at public meetings and hearings; and trains and develops community leaders.
YUCCA's Communications Manager will lead and guide the organization's work, including narrative development, campaign communications strategy, engagement with members of the media, and the management of the work of a Communications Coordinator, while contributing to the strategic direction of the organization through work alongside the YUCCA Staff Team.
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Read the full job description here, and apply by submitting a resume, cover letter that addresses your alignment with YUCCA’s mission, vision, and theory of change, 2-3 references, and 1-2 samples work samples (recording of speeches, scripts, op-eds, public testimony, etc. that showcases your public speaking and/or written work) here by November 30.
POLICY COORDINATOR
Youth United for Climate Crisis Action (YUCCA) is seeking a Policy Coordinator to support and continue building the organization's climate and environmental justice policy campaigns. This position will play a key role in YUCCA's policy initiatives, including policy research and development, legislative tracking, community engagement, coalition building, and public policy advocacy. The Policy Coordinator will work closely with YUCCA staff, members, community partners, and decision-makers to develop and advance policies that address the climate emergency and protect New Mexico's communities, land, water, and resources. The ideal candidate has experience analyzing and developing public policy, supporting grassroots communities in member-led advocacy work, and elevating youth voices and leadership.​
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As a key member of YUCCA's growing campaigns team, the Policy Coordinator will help develop and advance the organization's policy priorities and legislative advocacy strategies. This position will support YUCCA's ongoing campaigns, research and analyze proposed legislation, coordinate policy advocacy with members and coalition partners, and help ensure that community perspectives are reflected in policy development and decision-making. The Policy Coordinator will work alongside YUCCA's organizers to connect legislative advocacy with grassroots campaigns, build relationships with stakeholders and decision-makers, and support youth and community members in participating in public policy processes.
Read the full job description here and apply by submitting a resume, cover letter that addresses your alignment with YUCCA’s mission, vision, and theory of change, 2-3 references, and 1-2 samples work samples (recording of speeches, scripts, op-eds, public testimony, etc. that showcases your public speaking and/or written work) here by November 30.