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The Power Coalition for Equity and Justice team is dedicated to building a more equitable and a just Louisiana. Our employees work across the state to build power and make connections in their communities. Power Coalition has a dynamic workplace that values innovation, social justice, and a commitment to creating a better future for our state.
We are currently only hiring seasonal canvassers. If you’d like us to keep your resume on file for other future openings, please email talent@powercoalition.org

Open Positions

Canvassers
Data & Targeting Analyst
Energy Efficiency Navigators
Community Canvassers
Community Outreach Director
Operations, Administration, & Program Manager
Program Coordinator
Policy Manager or Director
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Policy Manager or Director

Overview

The Power Coalition for Equity and Justice (PCEJ)is hiring! We’re seeking a Policy Manager or Director to lead the development and execution of our bold policy and advocacy agenda in Louisiana.

This role will drive impactful policy research, strategic advocacy campaigns, and collaboration with policymakers, coalition partners, and community stakeholders to advance equity and justice.

This role is available for an immediate start with an ideal start date of February 17, 2025, or sooner. 

Click here to view the full job description and learn more about this role: https://tinyurl.com/PolicyManagerDirectorRole.

Location

  • Hybrid Role - This role is a combination of remote, in-person, in the field, and/or at the state capital.
  • Must live in Louisiana and be within one hour of the state capital (Baton Rouge, LA).
  • Must have reliable transportation.

Travel: 25% - Travel will include some statewide travel, evenings, nights, and weekends. Travel will increase during the legislative session, Get Out the Vote (GOTV), and during other mission-critical times.

Organizers: Lake Charles and New Orleans

Overview

The Power Coalition for Equity and Justice (PCEJ) seeks two dynamic Organizers in Lake Charles and New Orleans, LA, to drive community engagement, power building, and grassroots organizing.

This role requires exceptional communication skills, strategic thinking, and an understanding of how organizing principles connect to legislative advocacy, issue campaigns, and voter engagement initiatives. 

This role is available for an immediate start.

Click here to view the full job description and learn more about this role: https://tinyurl.com/OrganizerRole.

Location

    • Hybrid Role: This role is a combination of in-the-field/in-community, in-person, and remote work. 
    • Lake Charles, LA: Must live in Lake Charles or Sulphur, LA, or within 30 miles.  
    • New Orleans, LA: Must live in the greater New Orleans metro area.  
    • Must have reliable transportation. 

Travel: 50% - Most of the travel for this role will be in the field/local community. Travel will include some evenings, nights, weekends, and statewide travel. Travel may increase during the legislative session, Get Out the Vote (GOTV), and during other mission-critical times.

Operations, Administration, and Program Manager

Overview

The Power Coalition for Equity and Justice (PCEJ) is looking for a mission-driven, highly organized, and detail-oriented Operations, Administration, and Program Manager to play a vital role in keeping our organization running effectively.

This position is perfect for someone who excels at creating seamless operations, providing essential administrative and project management support, and ensuring every detail is accounted for to keep teams functioning at their best.

This role is available for an immediate start.

Click here to view the full job description and learn more about this role: https://tinyurl.com/PolicyManagerDirectorRole

Location

  • Hybrid/In-Office: This position requires working in the office three (3) to four (4) days per week, with the possibility of increasing to five (5) days as the role evolves. 
  • Candidates must reside in Baton Rouge, LA, or New Orleans, LA.
  • Must have reliable transportation.

Travel: 25%-30% - Most of the travel for this role will be between the two office locations, in the field, and the local community. Travel will include some evenings, nights, weekends, and statewide travel. Travel may increase during the legislative session, Get Out the Vote (GOTV), and during other mission-critical times. 

Energy Efficiency Navigators (Coming Soon)

Introduction

Power Coalition and Equity Justice (Power Coalition) seeks proposals from qualified individuals  to serve as Energy Efficiency Navigators on a contract basis, a one-year contract, subject to two (2) one-year annual renewals, not to exceed a total of three (3) years. The services under the contract will commence after Power Coalition’s evaluation process. Energy Efficiency Navigators will be compensated as 1099 independent contractors at a rate of up to $25.00 per hour and are responsible for providing personalized community engagement and resource navigation services.

This position requires professionals who are passionate about community engagement and skilled at connecting individuals with valuable resources and services.

Background:

The United States Environmental Protection Agency awarded Power Coalition and its partner, Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation, $20 million to improve energy efficiency, weatherize, and increase the resilience of aging housing stock in North Baton Rouge while addressing indoor air quality in communities near petrochemical plants. The Weatherization and Energy Efficiency to Promote Urban Growth in Louisiana grant (We Plug Louisiana) is scheduled to run through December 2027, and the Community Outreach Director role will remain part of the Power Coalition’s program staff throughout the grant term. We Plug Louisiana service areas include six  North Baton Rouge neighborhoods-Brookstown, Dixie, Eden Park, Fairfields, Scotlandville and Zion City.

Scope of Work

Energy Efficiency Navigators will be responsible for:

  • Complete all onboarding and ongoing training.
  • Participate in outreach and marketing activities.
  • Educate residents about reducing home energy costs and consumption.
  • Determine  applicant eligibility for energy efficiency upgrade program options, specifically WE PLUG Louisiana.
  • Assist residents in managing their home energy upgrade process.
  • Accurately collect and enter resident data into provided software.
  • Report progress and updates to program staff for tracking and evaluation.
  • Build and maintain relationships with residents throughout the process.
  • Collaborate with program partners and stakeholders.
  • Maintaining accurate records of interactions and referrals for reporting purposes.
  • Upholding confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.

Outreach Team Canvassers

Power Coalition for Equity and Justice (Power Coalition) seeks proposals from qualified individuals to serve as Community Canvassers. Community Canvassers will be compensated as 1099 independent contractors at a rate of $17.00 per hour and are responsible for conducting door-to-door outreach, event-based engagement, and community awareness campaigns.

Come and help us survey our community
with a seasonal canvasser position!

Requirements:

  • Good people skills

  • Good knowledge of smart phone use and smart phone apps

  • Ability to work up to 20 hours per week

  • Available to work evenings and weekends

  • Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time

Community Outreach Director (Coming Soon)

Introduction
Power Coalition for Equity and Justice (Power Coalition) seeks proposals from qualified individuals to serve as a Community Outreach Director on a contract basis, a one-year contract, subject to two (2) one-year annual renewals, not to exceed a total of three (3) years. The services under the contract will commence after Power Coalition’s evaluation process. This position will be compensated as a 1099 independent contractorand will require a dynamic professional to lead community engagement initiatives, build partnerships, and promote the organization’s mission.

This role is instrumental in developing and implementing outreach strategies that foster strong relationships with community stakeholders and residents, enhance program participation, and advance organizational objectives.

Background:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency awarded Power Coalition and its partner, Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation, $20 million to improve energy efficiency, weatherize, and increase the resilience of aging housing stock in North Baton Rouge while addressing indoor air quality in communities near petrochemical plants. The Weatherization and Energy Efficiency to Promote Urban Growthin Louisiana grant (We Plug Louisiana) is scheduled to run through December 2027, and the Community Outreach Directorrole will remain part of the Power Coalition’s program staff throughout the grant term. We Plug Louisiana service areas include six North Baton Rouge neighborhoods-Brookstown, Dixie, Eden Park, Fairfields, Scotlandville and Zion City.

Scope of Work
The Community Outreach Director will be responsible for:

Program Development and Implementation

  • Designing and executing outreach strategies to engage community residents and stakeholders.
  • Creating initiatives that address community needs and support the We Plug Louisiana program mission.
  • Managing and delivering outreach activities through various channels.

Partnership Building and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with local organizations, businesses, and government agencies.
  • Representing the organization at community events, meetings, and other public forums.

Team Leadership

  • Recruiting, training, and overseeing outreach staff, including Energy Efficiency Navigators and Community Canvassers.
  • Providing guidance and performance feedback to team members.

Monitoring and Reporting

  • Tracking program outcomes and preparing detailed reports on community impact.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of outreach initiatives and making data-driven improvements.


Outreach Team

The Power Coalition for Equity and Justice works to build voice and activate power in traditionally ignored communities. We are a coalition of groups from across Louisiana whose mission is to organize in impacted communities, educate and turn out voters, and fight for policies that create a more equitable and just system in Louisiana.

This is an application for temporary employment to join Power Coalition's outreach team! This contracted position will have peak seasons where work is extremely busy and other times where it is slow.  On average, a team member will work 10-20 hours a week. The position requires someone to be tech-savvy, internet access, reliable phones and computers, reliable transportation, and previous campaign experience.  Hours will range between 9:00 AM- 8:00 PM  CST  M-S and preference will be given to Louisiana residents.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States
  • Ability to reach weekly goals and targets
  • Ability to work from home if needed
  • Strong communications skills
  • Worked on at least one campaign
  • Previous phone banking experience preferred
  • Previous canvassing experience preferred
  • Bilingual candidates preferred

There are limited spots positions, and training is required and available. Please contact HR@powercoalition.org if you have questions about eligibility.

Temporary Special Projects Coordinator

The temporary special projects coordinator will be responsible for:

  • providing meeting briefings and research, initiating correspondence, presentations, and memos for the President, and coordinating logistics for events/engagements.  This position provides oversight of a broad range of strategic initiatives on behalf of the President, including corresponding with partners, staff and consultants 
  • Monitoring deadlines and requests 
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for the special projects and its consultants for advancing the strategic plan and creating processes that help the group realize its vision by driving action
  • Organizes and facilitates regular bi-weekly meetings, maintains calendar for projects, and plans meetings
  • Administers, manages, and coordinates objectives and tasks, keeping the group members on task and accountable
  • Ensures that the project remains on track and facilitates adjustments as needed
  • Merges ideas, synthesizes information, and collects resourceful documents to be shared 
  • Presents, defines, and justifies recommendations to meet the deadlines 
  • Oversees the application of planning practices to various situations
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Projects Include:

  • Medicaid Unwind fieldwork across parishes 
  • 2030 Climate Funders 

Civic Engagement Coordinator

  • Demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity and record of success working with communities of color, women, low-income people, LGBTQIA individuals, and other historically marginalized communities
  • Previous  recent election  cycle organizing in political, nonprofit, labor, or community organization, either paid or unpaid, required
  • Experience training and facilitating racially, ethnically, and economically diverse leaders, organizers, and volunteers
  • Experience working in coalition with partners, or experience working in diverse communities
  • Knowledge of Louisiana’s state laws as it pertains to civic engagement and have familiarity with Louisiana Election Calendar
  • Experience with the VAN (Voter Activation Network) or other civic engagement platforms)
  • Experience with Excel and/or Google Sheets
  • Managing field staff and payroll
  • Must Live in Louisiana. Must have a car and be willing to travel

Environmental Justice & River Parish Organizer

Power Coalition is building power throughout Louisiana by engaging communities and voters, advocating for equitable policies, and building leadership capacity. The Environmental Justice and River Parish Organizer will be responsible for working with Black Led organizations in the river parishes, implementing, organizing, and supporting these organizations and providing leadership and strategic vision for their work. 

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OR CURRENTLY LIVE IN ASSIGNED REGION

Position Description:

Power Coalition for Equity and Justice is seeking an organizer who will support organizational programs by executing voter engagement programs and environmental justice campaigns in Louisiana, with a geographical focus in the river parishes. The organizer will work as part of Power Coalition’s broader objective of advocating for racial justice and building power throughout the state for Black communities and other communities of color. The priority for this role in 2022-2023 is to ensure that grassroots leaders, community stakeholders, and their organizations are supported in driving long-term base-building work through civic engagement, voter participation, and combating environmental injustice.

This organizer will work on campaigns at the intersection of climate change, environmental justice, economic justice, racial equity, and more. We’re looking for folks who are passionate about strengthening capacity in local communities to sustain powerful grassroots movements for social change at the local, state and federal levels.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as the convener of the cohort and responsible for overall management of the committee. 
  • Work with Committee to create and implement an overall strategy for achieving goals. 
  • Monitor annual work plan and ensure work is moving forward smoothly. 
  • Plan and facilitate bi-weekly committee calls. 
  • Keep committee members up to date on development and activities. 
  • Coordinate with anchor organizations staff at member organizations to recruit participants in activities as needed 
  • Develop and implement strategies to engage community members, such as community training and capacity building. Policy Analysis and Advocacy: 
  • Lead the development of policy proposals, in coordination with Committee members and other staff. 
  • Advocate in the legislature for our policy positions both locally and statewide. Analyzing documents, and drafting comment letters 
  • Lead advocacy to improve and deepen analysis
  • Together with Policy Advocate, develop political strategies to move our issues in statewide policy.
  • Together with committee and staff 
  • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key allies and decision-makers. 
  • Participate in relevant networks or meetings to advance program goals.
  • Develop fact sheets, briefings and other written products to support program implementation

Organizational Responsibilities:

  • Participate in Committee meetings to present and report on program progress. 
  • Actively participate in program strategy, planning, tracking and reporting, and staff meetings.
  • Work with staff to provide timely reporting on program activities for funding purposes.
  • Actively participate in events 
  • Foster an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among staff, community members, and affiliate organizations.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Directors. This position requires travel and reliable transportation.  Employee is expected to travel  frequently and make occasional trips to areas where members are located
  • Work with existing partner organizations and grassroots leaders in assigned regions and issue areas:
    • River Parishes and Environmental Justice
    • Support organizing efforts around environmental justice, racial justice, and voter mobilization (GOTV)
    • Assist team members to execute in person and virtual convenings, training sessions, voter engagement (GOTV), environmental justice, and redistricting outreach activities in their assigned region. Create a plan to integrate work on change with our racial and economic justice organizing and state power building.
    • Coordinating ongoing communications with the network of Power Coalition partner organizations in designated regions. Such communications include Slack, Mobilize, e-mail discussions and/or video conferencing.
    • Assist with planning special events and providing social media content related to efforts for State Coordinator and
    • Providing weekly updates to supervisory staff
    • Research policy issues related to structural inequalities at the municipal and Parish levels.

Qualifications:

  • At least 2-3 years managing VR and GOTV programs, and/or experience working in organizing, issue advocacy, and/or political campaigns.
  • Experience working on environmental justice and climate change campaigns, or a deep understanding of environmental justice and its impacts on vulnerable communities.
  • Familiarity with VAN and various texting platforms
  • Familiarity with organizations and issues within assigned region.
  • Demonstrated commitment to social, racial, and economic justice
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and excellent written and oral presentation skills.
  • Experience coordinating projects with multiple partners/stakeholders, and experience working directly with community members from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities.
  • Ability to work independently with strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment and proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and various social media platforms.
  • Current experience in specified region is preferred

Travel Requirements:

  • Ability and willingness to travel locally approximately 30% of the time

Send resumes to info@powercoalition.org Attention: Power Coalition Staff 

Power Coalition for Equity and Justice is an equal opportunity employer. Power Coalition for Equity and Justice prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law

Data Associate

Organization Description

Power Coalition for Equity and Justice (PCEJ) is dedicated to supporting and coordinating the civic and voter engagement efforts of our partner organizations serving communities across Louisiana. We are guided by values of justice and racial equity and work with our partners to build an integrated civic engagement strategy that amplifies the voices of those who have historically been ignored, and organize them into a unified movement.

Position Summary

Data is one of the most important and powerful ways we support grassroots organizing and social change in Louisiana. The Data Associate plays an important role in helping to set shared strategy among a wide set of organizations that sit at the state tables. The person in this position is responsible for using voter, demographic and other data to help inform partner programs as well as support groups to integrate data best practices to inform field organizing strategies. The Data Associate informs the collective strategic planning process and works at the direction of the Data and Targeting Director. 

Location

This is a remote position that may require travel around Louisiana. We will consider candidates who currently live out of state and who are willing to travel to Louisiana at least quarterly for in-person meetings with fellow staff and stakeholders and to host training sessions for partner organizations as needed.

Principal Responsibilities: Data Strategy and Table Support

  • Using data, VAN, and other technologies, work with partner organizations to support the development of their field organizing and voter contact plans and make strategic recommendations on how best to use data effectively, including standards for data collection, data acquisition, and preservation.
  • Provide relevant materials that support collective strategy and partner programs, including the creation of target universes, list match reports, and trends/disparity analyses.
  • Provide technical assistance with the use of VAN and other field tools which includes handling partner data requests, uploading data, setting up predictive dialer phone banks, robocalls, and robosurveys, supporting MiniVAN, etc.VAN & Tools Management
  • Monitor use of the system to ensure compliance with state and national policies, including the data MOU process. Provide training on better data hygiene and data collection practices.
  • Maintain documentation of all voter contact, turnout, and election protection data.
  • Make recommendations for additional field tools that will support PCEJ’s strategies and partner fieldwork.
  • Provide VAN administration by managing user and security settings for PCEJ’s partners and their consultants.
  • Function as part of a national data peer network, which includes regular calls and training with State Voices national data team and American Votes national data team to help maintain a shared data infrastructure across the states. 
  • Participate in national working groups to develop nation-wide standards and best practices.
  • Lead the PCEJ Data Council meetings and share data and tactic best practices during these meetings.
  • May manage a Data Associate.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Help build and solidify PCEJ organizational practices, to ensure we ourselves are creating a sustainable and just workplace and organization.
  • Support the tracking and evaluating of programming, staffing, and organizational impact.
  • Commitment to PCEJ strategies, objectives, and activities which include (but are not limited to):
    • Aligned Strategic Planning: Create deeper political alignment and cultivate movement building to ensure that the network is innovative, impactful, and equity-centered
    • Commitment to Racial Justice: Define what is needed to equip PCEJ and our partners with the skills to sustainably do racial justice work and how these priorities can be reflected in daily and long-term work.
    • People-Power Building: Work with partners to focus our collective energy on building organized bases of Louisianians with an emphasis on long-term relationship building, political education, infrastructure building, and more.
    • Strong Coalitions: Support the capacity needed for coordinating coalition work and create opportunities for deeper relationship building and support for navigate conflicts that may arise

Experience & Skills: 

The ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:

  • At least one year serving in a data role, or at least two previous cycles of field experience.
  • Experience using VAN (Voter Activation Network)/VoteBuilder or other civic engagement platforms.
  • Base knowledge of how to read and understand voter, demographic, and other data sets and ability to communicate about that data to non-technical audiences.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel.
  • Demonstrated ability to bring strategic thinking skills, problem solving abilities, and a solutions-oriented work style.
  • Candidates must have a willingness and aptitude to seek out and learn new technical skills that will further the mission of PCEJ and assist in presenting data to partners in an accessible manner.
  • Demonstrated commitment to social justice and racial and gender equity, and record of success working with BIPOC communities, poor and working class people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and young Louisianians.
  • Background in 501c3 and/or 501c4 work or the desire to work with progressive
  • Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills, with attention to detail.
  • Willingness to work some evenings and weekends and to travel throughout the state as needed, especially during campaign season.

Preferred Experience

  • Knowledge or willingness to learn about the political landscape in Louisiana
  • Experience with one of the following: Mapping tools (Examples: QGIS, Maptitute, etc) or visualization tools (Examples: Power BI, Tableau, Periscope, etc)
  • Experience conducting small group trainings and developing training materials for end users.
  • Experience mentoring, managing, or training staff and volunteers is preferred.

Power Coalition for Equity and Justice is an equal opportunity employer. Power Coalition for Equity and Justice prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law.

North Louisiana GOTV and Community Engagement Internship

Power Coalition for Equity and Justice (PCEJ) works to build voice and activate power in traditionally ignored communities. We are a coalition of groups from across Louisiana whose mission is to organize in impacted communities, educate and turn out voters, and fight for policies that create a more equitable and just system in Louisiana.

We are seeking a Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Intern to assist with efforts to get out the vote and increase community engagement in North Louisiana. 

Duration: September 1st - December 15th

Stipend: $1,500

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead a voter registration program in your school 
  • Assist with Voter Registration events, Community Listening Sessions, and Forums in North Louisiana
  • Assist with Field Operations on Election Days
  • Attend neighborhood events to meet people, educate them on the registration process, to help them fill out the registration and pledge forms
  • Participate in daily voter contact activities such as texting and phone banking.
  • Support organizing efforts around racial justice
  • Work with PCEJ Staff and partner organizations to identify, engage and register North Louisiana residents to vote.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Organized with time management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.
  • Team player who can work with various organizations and people
  • Comfortable with using technology including SMS and social media platforms
  • Ability to learn the specifics of the voter registration and engagement process.
  • Ability to work irregular hours while participating in a variety of community activities and events.

Training is available. Please contact HR@powercoalition.org if you have questions about eligibility.