ABOUT GREENPEACE
Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest, creative communication and people power to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. For more than fifty years, Greenpeace has fought to save the planet from the threats of climate change, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and nuclear disaster. As an independent campaigning organization, Greenpeace does not accept funds from any corporations or government entities.
The global Greenpeace network is headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices around the world in over fifty countries. Greenpeace US is headquartered in Washington, DC.
POSITION SUMMARY
The
Activist Training and Development Specialist, 6-month contract is part of the Activist Training Program, a national training program and network that is responsible for the recruitment, development, and training of Greenpeace activists. This role is responsible for coordinating and implementing a comprehensive, dynamic and energetic Activist Training Program that identifies and develops capable volunteers for participation in Greenpeace non-violent direct actions. This includes developing and delivering curricula for trainings in both technical and non-technical action skills, such as arts & creative resistance, blockades, and direct action climbing.
The Activist Training and Development Specialist, 6-month contract develops and implements skills training in their areas of expertise and facilitates training in others. They will also coordinate field events, direct actions and other activities as directed by the Action Team Director, Action Team Deputy Director or Activist Program Manager.This role works often at the warehouses, where many of the trainings take place and where training gear is housed and maintained. This role will work with the warehouse staff to facilitate and maintain the spaces. Due to the nature of the job and expected heavy fieldwork, the Activist Training and Development Officer is expected to travel extensively and be prepared for a highly dynamic and flexible working environment.The Activist Training and Development Specialist, 6-month contract is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position based in Washington, DC or the Bay Area, CA, with preference for the Bay Area. This role will report to the Activist Training and Development Program Manager. Due to the nature of the job and expected heavy fieldwork, the Activist Training and Development Officer is expected to travel extensively and frequently work outside of normal business hours and, at times, on the weekends.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Activist Recruitment, Training, Development and Retention:
- Organizing and delivering technical trainings on topics such as technical climbing, boating, nonviolence, de-escalation, arts in activism, first aid, facilitation, etc…
- Providing competent assessment of safety and risk management in all direct action and training environments for all parties involved
- Training Greenpeace staff on the use of non-violent direct action in campaigns and on de-escalation
- Building and maintaining professional relationships by recruiting, developing and maintaining new and existing activists and skilled professional and technical specialists, as needed
Project Management / Direct Action Coordination:
- Planning, preparing, coordinating and executing logistics for direct actions, direct communications, protests, investigations, tours, ship-based actions and other interventions
- Ensuring that all Action Team planning processes are adhered to, including being responsible for administrative duties pertaining to Action Team procedures in the preparation, execution and follow-up of events, updating action personnel data, loss/damage insurance claims, etc…
- Organizing and delivering trainings on hard and soft skills
- Tracking financial aspects of action projects (e.g. actions, ship tours), including budget proposals, cost control, processing invoices and producing after-project budget reports
Risk Management and Technical Skills:
- Conducting thorough risk assessments and risk mitigation plans for field activities. Manage risks (life and limb, organizational, budget, and reputable) in real-time through development and deployment of activities
- Ensuring that all personnel in direct actions strictly apply to health and safety protocols and procedures
- Inspecting, maintaining and controlling inventory for all climbing equipment housed in Greenpeace warehouses
- Evaluating and judging activist and volunteer proficiency, as related to technical skills (driving, boating, climbing, and aerial operations, etc…), the ability to safely and competently operate heavy equipment and proper use of personal protection equipment
Communication and Collaboration:
- Leading, coordinating and guiding teams of staff, volunteers, and activists in the field
- Project managing training teams, (eg. recruiting and meet beforehand with trainers, leading trainers through curricula and agenda development, leading, managing, and coordinating trainers, and submitting all paperwork, such as W9s and invoices)
Relationship-Building and Networking:
- Maintaining and developing excellent relations with the direct actions staff throughout all
- Greenpeace offices including Greenpeace International operations
- Developing and maintaining relationships with other campaigning, community, and non-violent direct action organizations and with skilled professionals in related fields
Other Duties:
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the manager, as organizational or team priorities arise and/or shift.
- This position will contribute to the work of the Actions Team across projects and teams as needed. Examples include, but are not limited to trainings, campaign events, warehouse projects, camps, work with ships, contributing the climbing, boating, arts, NVDA and Air Division programs, and maintenance of Actions equipment. Team members take part in trainings and skill development to build knowledge in these areas and to help create new possibilities for effective campaigning.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum 5 years experience working on environmental and social change issues
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Experience working with and managing activists and/or activist networks.
- Experience as a trainer in one or more of the following: non-violent direct action, boat driving, climbing, blockades, art in activism/prop building, field research, anti-oppression/collective liberation, wilderness first aid
- Proven team leadership, management abilities and personnel assessment skills
- Experience working for either Greenpeace or other non-profit organizations
- Experience working within a complex organization
- Budget management experience
- Understanding of direct action campaigning and environmental, social and racial justice issues
- Understanding of health and safety issues relating to direct actions
- Proven candor when giving feedback to potential activists
Skills/Competencies/Attributes:
- Ability to connect with a cross section of society/diverse groups: cultures, age groups, etc.
- Ability to plan and organize recruitment drives
- Ability to evaluate and report on the effectiveness of recruiting program
- Ability to develop and mentor people
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Excellent organizing, project management, and planning skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to be self-directed and to work well under pressure
- Familiar with CRM, survey platform, and database management
- Computer literacy
- Safety training and/or licensing in operating boats, first aid, CPR and wilderness response and/or willingness to obtain, preferred
- Commitment to the ideals of Greenpeace, including a global perspective
- Commitment to non-violence and skilled in conflict resolution
Other:
- Current driver’s license
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively
- Exposure to varying weather and the elements
- Must be able to carry up to 40 pounds
- Ability and willingness to endure physically demanding aspects of the work such as (eg climbing, moving over uneven terrain, operating heavy equipment, standing for extended periods of time
Work Conditions:
- Willingness to work long hours
- Willingness toward exposure to outdoor elements, paint, solvents and gasoline
- Willingness to drive larger vehicles and trailers
If you want to save the world from climate change and believe in environmental and social justice, please submit an application on our careers page. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the best candidate.Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities.
If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact usa-resumes@greenpeace.org.
COMPENSATION
Greenpeace USA values a healthy work-life balance and has flexible, family-friendly employment policies. Our competitive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with low contributions from staff. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 401K matching and time-off for vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave. After five years, staff are eligible for a paid sabbatical.
To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture. For more information, check out our benefits plan.The pay grade for this role is a 2, and the salary anticipated to be within the range of $63,410 - $68,632 will be provided to the successful candidate having met the minimum requirements for the position consistent with reflecting our commitment to maintaining competitive and fair compensation practices. Only applicants eligible to work and live in the United States without any legal restrictions need apply for this opportunity.
