Illinois Outreach Director

February 5

🌽 Illinois – Remote

Although this job is listed in Illinois, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $82k - $110k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Director

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Faith in Place

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Faith in Place is an organization focused on environmental advocacy and social justice. They work towards creating sustainable communities through their programs which address climate change, energy use, sustainable food, and land use. Faith in Place emphasizes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, particularly for communities most affected by environmental injustices. They support initiatives like tree planting grants and coaching Green Teams of various faiths to foster long-lasting environmental change. As an affiliate of Interfaith Power & Light in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, Faith in Place acknowledges and shows gratitude towards the traditional lands and peoples of these areas.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 1999

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• Join a diverse, fun team passionate about creating healthier and more just communities as Faith in Place’s Indiana Outreach Director. • This position will lead an Outreach Team located across Illinois to equip and inspire diverse faith communities to be leaders for environmental justice. • The Illinois Outreach Director will initially report to Faith in Place’s President & CEO and help develop and lead a long-term plan to increase Faith in Place’s leadership and impact in Illinois. • Develop and implement a comprehensive statewide outreach plan and budget at the beginning of each fiscal year, aiming to cultivate new and deepen existing relationships with diverse communities and faith groups interested in environmental advocacy. • Organize and participate in community events, workshops, and collaborative projects that promote Faith in Place’s mission and increase community involvement. • Represent Faith in Place at professional meetings, conferences, and public forums, advocating for environmental justice and community engagement.

🎯 Requirements

• 7-9 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience. • 5 years' experience directing and managing staff. • Proven ability to lead projects and teams effectively. • Ability to work in a dynamic environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and deadlines. • Demonstrated experience in community engagement, organizing, outreach methodologies, and program or campaign implementation. • Excellent public speaking and interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and build relationships with diverse stakeholders. • Passion for faith-based environmental justice, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. • Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time (all travel related expenses are covered).

🏖️ Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package is offered to full-time employees of Faith in Place. • These benefits, with some employee contributions, include medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance. • Employer-matched SIMPLE IRA plan, which begins the first of the month following employment. • A stipend to support professional development. • Up to twenty (20) paid vacation days, two (2) paid personal days, and five (5) paid sick days will begin after three (3) months of employment. • Monthly cell phone and internet stipends are provided along with a $500 one-time payment to help with home office needs.