350.org is looking for an organiser who has at least 6 months of experience and a willingness to travel overseas for a short-term contract.
The Climate Strike Organizer will be expected to mobilize and scale up grassroots voices, local groups and country initiatives related to the climate strikes moment in September. This organizer will be responsible for supporting both online and on-ground activities by partners and local chapters of 350.org East Asia, including but not limited to keeping up an active network of in-country organizers in the region and providing strategic support for action and campaign planning before, during and after the September strikes. The organizer will also assist the team in crafting a series of organizing webinars specifically targeting young people who are planning strike-related actions, as well as develop in partnership with the East Asia Field Organizer an evaluation of September actions and an absorption plan that aims to support new organizers and initiatives.
This post reports to the East Asia Field Organizer.
- Coordinating and supporting ongoing mobilization and campaign development online and on the ground related to Climate Strikes;
- Refining the regional framing and messaging regarding Climate Strikes and assisting the team in all digital and communications-related activities;
- Devising and delivering creative action ideas surrounding in-country demands events in partnership with a diverse range of partners and groups across East Asia region;
- Track budget requests and assist in disbursements as needed;
- Conduct evaluation and absorption plan offering strategic support to network in partnership with the East Asia Field Organizer;
- Being a strong and active member of 350.org East Asia team, providing general support for the team as necessary
- At least 6 months of campaigning or organizing in climate change or environmental issues, preferably with project management and leadership experience;
- Strong interest in climate change and climate justice, preferably with capacity-building facilitation and training experience;
- Adequate knowledge about climate change and energy issues in the region;
- Excellent organisational skills especially on remote volunteer engagement;
- Comfortable working independently as part of a remote team;
- Excellent oral and written skills in English and 1 other Asian language preferred;
- Willingness to travel within the region;
We are looking for someone who is comfortable working both independently and in teams, highly responsive, and able to lead initiatives as well as take direction from others.
Gross Monthly Compensation (based on 24 hour week): Indonesia - IDR 9,300,000; Japan - JPY 255,750; Philippines - PHP 27,900; Taiwan - TWD 13,950; Thailand - THB 23,250; Vietnam - VND 4,882,500