Senior Officer, Outreach – Rural

Job Description:

• Conduct culturally tailored outreach, develop feedback channels, and support project development in rural communities across the United States.
• Research best practices in the field of rural development, and share any evolving regulations, norms, and opportunities in the field with the broader Climate United team.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with local organizations, nonprofits, and government entities to enhance outreach efforts and expand Climate United's presence in rural areas.
• Provide early-stage technical assistance including sharing information about Climate United financing options and connecting projects to other funding sources such as philanthropy to rural projects.
• Support the Investment team with feedback surrounding the design of financial products specifically serving and targeting the needs of rural communities.
• Conduct needs assessments to understand the specific challenges and opportunities in rural communities related to clean energy adoption, and tailor outreach strategies accordingly.
• Develop and implement systems for tracking outreach activities and outcomes in rural communities. Analyze data to measure the effectiveness of outreach strategies and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and pilot innovative outreach programs tailored to the unique needs of rural communities, incorporating feedback from community stakeholders and adjusting strategies as necessary.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, listening sessions, and educational workshops in rural communities to provide information on clean energy technologies and gather feedback on Climate United's programs.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience working in community organizing, lending, economic or environmental justice, or a related field.
• Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills, with experience presenting to diverse audiences including community members, government officials, and industry stakeholders.
• Strong strategic planning and organizational skills, with experience developing long-term outreach strategies and aligning them with broader organizational goals.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and experience working with diverse populations, particularly within rural, low-income, and Native communities.
• Passionate about the mission and work of Climate United, Calvert Impact, and our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Has a well-rounded set up professional skills and is comfortable in an entrepreneurial, flat working environment.
• Has a customer service orientation (respectful, responsive) in all aspects of work, including with internal and external people and partners.
• Is a self-starter and is able to drive large and complex projects and programs from start to finish in coordination with a broader team.
• Is proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and is systems minded.
• Is intellectually curious, combined with a good sense of humor, high integrity, and team orientation (“We” vs “I” mentality).
• Is an effective and respectful communicator and listener, both orally and in writing, with strong proficiency in English.
• Has a positive, “can-do” attitude focused on implementing solutions.
• Is willing to travel up to 25%, including a variety of conferences and engagements with local communities.

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