Triad Regional Organizer

Position Title: Triad Regional Organizer 

Accountability: Triad Regional Organizer reports to the Director  

Job Classification: Full-time, salaried, non-exempt – benefits eligible  

Salary: $40,000-$45,000 annually

About: Piedmont Promise is an alliance of conservation-minded organizations from across North Carolina’s Piedmont region, united to advance legislation and policies that build on the promise of a brighter future by balancing growth with the conservation of natural resources and spaces across the Piedmont. Piedmont Promise focuses on state and local issues and aspires to engage the public in conservation efforts in their local communities, across the region, and at the state legislature. Our alliance currently includes 13 organizations, supported by over 42,750 individuals.  

The Triad Regional Organizer is responsible for being the representative of Piedmont Promise in the Triad region of North Carolina. This includes the counties of Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Alamance, Davidson, Davie, Yadkin, Surry, Stokes, and Rockingham. The Organizer will work with alliance members to stay up to date with their priorities, identify and engage with partners and new stakeholders, develop and lead a network of local advocates, and execute campaigns to advance Piedmont Promise priorities. An ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, driven, and have great public speaking skills.  

Piedmont Promise is managed by Catawba Riverkeeper. While operating as Piedmont Promise, this position will be paid by and provided employee benefits through Catawba Riverkeeper. 

Responsibilities: 

As a Partner 

• Collaborates and engages with partner organizations. 
• Attends major events and occasional staff meetings of partner organizations. 
• Assists with and execute collaborative events and endeavors with other organizations active in the region. 

As a Mobilizer 

• Identifies and manages relationships with local stakeholders. 
• Hosts a diverse array of trainings for advocates. 
• Creates and maintains a network of local advocates who... 
• - understands and internalizes Piedmont Promise’s legislative priorities. 
• - are eagerly ready to contact legislators and visit Raleigh. 
• Builds capacity of individuals and community groups by informing them of key issues happening at the local and state levels. 

As a Champion 

• Proudly serves as a brand ambassador in the region, promoting awareness and knowledge of Piedmont Promise’s mission.  
• Identifies and attends relevant community events.  
• Develops and executes public awareness campaigns around Piedmont Promise legislative priorities. 
• Performs any other duties needed to help drive the vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our values. 
• Willing and ready to solicit donations on behalf of Piedmont Promise. 

Tentative Work Plan 

First Three Months 

• Meets with Piedmont Promise partner organizations. 
• Meets with individual supporters of Piedmont Promise. 
• Research and begins attending regularly scheduled events on behalf of Piedmont Promise. 
• Identifies hubs of activity (places potential supporters naturally congregate) and potential opportunities for collaboration with other conservation groups. 
• Attends Piedmont Promise partner organization events as a guest. 

Next Three Months 

• Begins hosting gatherings on key issues Piedmont Promise is working on. 
• Connects with non-conservation specific groups that may have interest in collaborations.  
• Begins tabbing at Piedmont Promise partner organizations events, when appropriate.  

Requirements:

• Exhibits a passion for the mission of Piedmont Promise
• Successfully pass a standard criminal background review. 
• Maintain a valid driver’s license at all times.
• Availability to work some nights and weekends.

Education & Experience: 

• Great comfort in public speaking and interacting with strangers and people of different backgrounds on a highly frequent basis. 
• Previous experience in the political, organizing, or community engagement fields. 
• An understanding of the political and legislative process.  
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills. 
• Highly motivated and willing to work independently.  
• A strategic and methodical thinker. 
• Excellent at contextualizing policy and the political process for the public. 
• Not required, but an ideal candidate has some form of ties to the community in which they will be operating in. 

Location: The Triad Regional Organizer will be a hybrid position working both remotely and in-person and based at Piedmont Environmental Alliance’s office in Winston-Salem. The person in this position must live within one of the following counties - Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Alamance, Davidson, Davie, Yadkin, Surry, Stokes, and Rockingham. This person will also be required to occasionally travel to the Charlotte area for staff meetings. 

Piedmont Promise and Catawba Riverkeeper provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.