PolicyLink is hiring a
POSITION TITLE: Coordinator- Sustainable Cities for All (two positions available)
LOCATION: Remote
STATUS: Exempt
APPLY BY: Open Until Filled
Organizational Overview
PolicyLink is a national research and action institute advancing racial and economic equity by Lifting Up What Works®. We are dedicated to improving the lives of the 100 million people in America who live in or near poverty, particularly those facing the barriers of structural racism. Please visit our website at: www.policylink.org.
Position Overview
These positions are available immediately, as an exciting opportunity to join the staff here at PolicyLink. PolicyLink is seeking two Coordinators, to support Sustainable Cities for All (“SC4A”), a program designed to cultivate community-driven partnerships with city governments and local elected leaders to advance racial wealth equity and climate-related outcomes for Black populations. One coordinator will report to the Director of Field and Community Engagement who provides leadership and facilitation across four regional teams responsible for supporting a portfolio of five to seven local initiatives in each region (“City and Community Coordinating Committee”), totaling 20 to 25 community engagements across the program. The second coordinator will report to the Director of Policy who supports our new Sustainable Cities program designed to cultivate community-driven partnerships with city governments and local elected leaders to advance racial wealth equity and climate-related outcomes for Black populations.
Sustainable Cities for All is a national initiative that invests in transformational local solutions at the intersection of climate change and racial wealth equity by strengthening the capacity of relationships between cities and communities to co-create and implement solutions. The initiative will prioritize deep investment over four years in up to 25 cities with significant Black populations and high levels of climate vulnerability and racial wealth inequity. PolicyLink serves as the lead partner for SC4A and will coordinate the efforts of national, regional, and local partners to implement the portfolio of community engagements.
Each Coordinator will help advance the day-to-day logistics of the Sustainable Cities team. Each position will be housed under the Sustainable Cities program,
Each Coordinator position is responsible for supporting programmatic areas with day-to-day calendaring and meeting management, assisting with project management and research, and important communications responsibilities such as inbox management.
Coordinators also act as a bridge to operational functions within the organization, helping to onboard and support program staff to maximize internal finance, development, human resources, IT, and performance management systems. Sensitivity to confidential matters, a high level of professionalism, tact, and diplomacy are paramount.
Responsibilities
Administration and Operations Support
Communications
Qualifications
Work Environment
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $80,000 based on the experience.
Additionally, PolicyLink provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k match, ancillary benefits, access to Flexible Spending Accounts, commuter expenses, and generous leave benefits.
To Apply
We accept online applications only.
No phone calls please. Only those selected to participate in our hiring process will be contacted.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
PolicyLink strongly values equity and believes in a just and fair society where all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We work towards a more inclusive world and as such we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. PolicyLink is committed to maintaining a diverse and multicultural working environment.
“Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.”
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