Climate Action Coordinator Full Time

Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) is seeking a dedicated and passionate Climate Action Coordinator to identify and implement grassroots organizing needs, including coordination of the Vermont Energy & Climate Action Network (VECAN), a statewide network of community energy committees across Vermont and the nonprofit partners who work to support them. Their primary responsibilities will be to shape public and member understanding of the value of reducing fossil fuel consumption – through efficiency, conservation, renewable investments, and smart land use practices – help prepare Vermont communities for a warmer, more volatile world, and empower more Vermonters to become partners in climate-action progress. With a focus on communications, outreach and organizing, the Climate Action Coordinator will build relationships with local leaders and activists and plan and manage public events and activities intended to drive engagement with VNRC and our policy campaigns. The Coordinator will also do some work with our partner organization, Vermont Conservation Voters.

With a focus on communications, outreach and organizing, the Climate Action Coordinator will build relationships with local leaders and activists and plan and manage public events and activities intended to drive engagement with VNRC and our policy campaigns. The Coordinator will also do some work with our partner organization, Vermont Conservation Voters. Preferred qualifications include:
• Demonstrated commitment to protecting Vermont’s environment
• Desire to engage members, citizens, opinion leaders and policymakers to support our mission
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Proven organizing experience, including coordination, collaboration and coalition-building skills
• Ability to work independently and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Deep understanding of our core issues, particularly climate change and clean energy, and a willingness to serve as an articulate, compelling voice for VNRC on these topics
• Experience with event planning and coordination, media relations, presentations and public speaking, and/or social media

VNRC is committed to a process of centering equity, environmental justice, diversity, and inclusion in our work through such values as humility and reciprocity, collaboration and power sharing, and integrity and accountability. Applicants should share a commitment to this effort.

Starting salary is commensurate with experience, with a salary range of $45,000-$53,000, plus a $21,000 benefits stipend. To apply, please email a letter of interest and resume. Letters should be addressed to Johanna Miller, Energy and Climate Program Director. We will begin reviewing applications on March 20, 2026, and will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled.

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