Slingshot is searching for a lead organizer to work side-by-side with communities in Vermont and New Hampshire on the frontlines of climate and environmental injustice.
Our team brings a combined 50+ years of community organizing experience to working against environmental health threats in the region. We bring leaders together to build powerful statewide and regional networks, strengthening the environmental movement and laying the foundation for lasting change.
As Slingshot’s Vermont and New Hampshire Lead Organizer, you will be a part of a new and growing organization, building the go-to hub for environmental health and justice organizing in the Northeast. You will be a part of transformational work, taking on some of the worst polluters in the region and building community power. You will anchor our work in Vermont and New Hampshire, deepening our relationships with community groups, partners, and funders, as well as supporting grassroots campaigns.
What you’ll do
The lead organizer works with community groups in Vermont and New Hampshire on environmental health and justice issues. They coordinate with organizational partners and community leaders to build the grassroots, environmental health movement. Major elements of the position include:
What you’ll need:
Key qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
Structure and team at Slingshot: Slingshot practices shared leadership and consensus decision making. This position will be part of the ongoing development of equitable leadership structures. We are a team that shows up for each other every day. We're close-knit, highly communicative, and understanding. We maintain meaningful connection through weekly staff calls, peer-to-peer support, and in-person retreats. And though we are passionate, committed, and hard-working, we also want our team members to take the rest they need to thrive.
Supervision: This position reports to our Organizing Director and involves collaboration and reporting to other staff members based on project management. This position does not have any supervision responsibilities.
Location: We are looking to hire a lead organizer who ideally has ties to our geographic area. This position must be located in or willing to relocate to Vermont or New Hampshire. People of color, indigenous people, immigrants, LGBTQ+, gender non-conforming folks and women, and those from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Much of our work is remote, but the role does involve travel to be in person with community groups.
Salary and benefits: Slingshot offers an extensive benefits plan and an open, inclusive, and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The salary for the Lead Organizer is $58,000 - $65,000, depending on experience, with a benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, a retirement savings plan, vacation, sick time, holidays, and Fridays off during the summer. We recognize the value of work-life balance and also strive to create opportunities for growth for all employees through professional development.
To apply: Please complete our application by submitting your resume and answering application questions through our portal. (Note: Please do not submit a cover letter.) The application deadline is Tuesday, November 19th, but please apply as soon as possible. Slingshot is working with Rooted Edge Consulting to coordinate this search.
Interview process: Our interview process includes a short phone interview, second round Zoom interview, role play scenario, and half-hour finalist interview/meet and greet with the rest of our team for candidates advancing through the process. We will also conduct reference checks for finalist candidates. We work to make our process as efficient and transparent as possible while ensuring you learn more about Slingshot and meet our team as we get to know you!
Slingshot is searching for a lead organizer to work side-by-side with communities in Vermont and New Hampshire on the frontlines of climate and environmental injustice.
Our team brings a combined 50+ years of community organizing experience to working against environmental health threats in the region. We bring leaders together to build powerful statewide and regional networks, strengthening the environmental movement and laying the foundation for lasting change.
As Slingshot’s Vermont and New Hampshire Lead Organizer, you will be a part of a new and growing organization, building the go-to hub for environmental health and justice organizing in the Northeast. You will be a part of transformational work, taking on some of the worst polluters in the region and building community power. You will anchor our work in Vermont and New Hampshire, deepening our relationships with community groups, partners, and funders, as well as supporting grassroots…
Slingshot offers an extensive benefits plan and an open, inclusive, and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The salary for the Lead Organizer is $58,000 - $65,000, depending on experience, with a benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, a retirement savings plan, vacation, sick time, holidays, and Fridays off during the summer. We recognize the value of work-life balance and also strive to create opportunities for growth for all employees through professional development.
Slingshot offers an extensive benefits plan and an open, inclusive, and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The salary for the Lead Organizer is $58,000 - $65,000, depending on experience, with a benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, a retirement savings plan, vacation, sick time, holidays, and Fridays off during the summer. We recognize the value of work-life balance and also strive to create opportunities for growth for all employees through professional development.
To apply: Please complete our application by submitting your resume and answering application questions through our portal. (Note: Please do not submit a cover letter.) The application deadline is Tuesday, November 19th, but please apply as soon as possible. Slingshot is working with Rooted Edge Consulting to coordinate this search.
To apply: Please complete our application by submitting your resume and answering application questions through our portal. (Note: Please do not submit a cover letter.) The…