About the Organization

MountainTrue

MountainTrue is a non-profit organization that works with communities across 26 mountain counties in Western North Carolina and North Georgia and champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities. We are committed to keeping our mountain region a beautiful place to live, work and play. Our members protect our forests, clean up our rivers, plan vibrant and livable communities, and advocate for a sound and sustainable future for all. mountaintrue.org 

Creation Care Alliance of WNC 

The Creation Care Alliance of Western North Carolina (CCA) is a MountainTrue program that unites people of faith and congregations around a moral and spiritual call to preserve the integrity, beauty, and health of God’s creation. CCA’s work has included climate advocacy, renewable energy education, energy efficiency, solar energy, food justice, and eco-grief work. It is an expression of our love of God and God’s love for the earth and all life. For more information, visit creationcarealliance.org.

Position Summary

The Creation Care Organizer leads our Creation Care Alliance grassroots organizing efforts, focusing on building authentic relationships with people of diverse faiths, empowering local communities, expanding and strengthening our network of Covenant Partner congregations, and developing local leaders to drive community-led solutions.

The Creation Care Organizer reports to MountainTrue’s Organizing Director and works closely with MountainTrue staff and the CCA Advisory Team to meet annual program goals and pursue grant and funding opportunities. By connecting environmental and justice work, this position serves as an essential bridge between faith, science, nonprofit, and secular organizations. 

Roles & Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Organizing

• Cultivate authentic relationships with community members, partner organizations, and stakeholders to identify community priorities and help strategize and win community-led solutions.
• Recruit, train, and retain a diverse and engaged base of volunteers and activists.
• Identify activists with leadership potential and mentor them through one-on-one meetings.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, events, and actions to increase public engagement and advocacy efforts.
• Extensive travel throughout Western North Carolina, Towns and Union counties in North Georgia, and other nearby communities. 
• Works on evenings and weekends as necessary, with the option to take time off during the regular work week as compensation.

Program Management

• Works with the Organizing Director to ensure that their work plan supports the goals of MountainTrue’s broader organizing strategy.
• Works with MountainTrue Organizing Director to establish strategic goals, develop programs/events, and manage ongoing operations.

• Maintain online tools for outreach and advocacy.

Communications & Advocacy

• In coordination with MountainTrue Engagement and Communications staff, maintains the Creation Care Alliance website, writes newsletters, and coordinates social media.
• Collaborate with the communications team to develop messaging and organizing materials.
• Engage directly with policymakers, stakeholders, and the media to advocate for the communities’ priorities and goals.
• Mentor and amplify community voices to ensure that advocacy efforts are inclusive, representative, and reflect the community’s priorities.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of, sensitivity, and openness to different faith communities and perspectives.
• A passion for Creation and caring for it, and a commitment to social and ecological justice
• Lived experience in grassroots community organizing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Deep experience and commitment to faith, spirituality, and creation. Preference for those who have attended or received a degree from Divinity School. 
• Proficiency with organizing tools, such as CRMs (e.g., EveryAction, VAN), email platforms, and social media.
• Current and continuously updated knowledge of environmental issues and Earth stewardship. 

• Experience in volunteer recruitment and management 
• Proven ability to work independently, set measurable objectives, maintain attention to detail, meet deadlines, and report results in a timely fashion.

Location & Travel

This position is remote and utilizes frequent Zoom meetings and phone calls. This position requires extensive travel and face time with the communities throughout Western North Carolina, Towns and Union Counties in North Georgia, and other nearby communities. Travel costs are covered by the organization.

Compensation

The salary range is $58K to $62K, depending upon experience. The benefits package includes 20 vacation days per year, 12 holidays, sick leave, a paid 2-month sabbatical after five years, health insurance, and a simple IRA with an employer contribution of up to 3%.

How to apply

Accepting applications until the position is filled.

Email a cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@mountaintrue.org.  Applications are accepted until the position is filled. The subject line of your email should read: “Creation Care Organizer.”  The cover letter should answer the following questions and address your work history, organizing skills, and management experience:

• What does the term “creation care” mean to you? 
• What is grassroots organizing, and how does it differ from other forms of top-down advocacy?
• Describe a grassroots organizing success and the role you played. 

MountainTrue values and respects all types of diversity and strongly encourages applicants from traditionally marginalized groups to apply. We prohibit discrimination and harassment and provide equal employment opportunity without regard to, and not limited to, race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting those from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.