IS Operations Coordinator jobs in New Orleans, LA

350 New Orleans is looking for a new Operations Coordinator!

About 350 New Orleans

350 New Orleans (350NO), an independent local chapter of 350.org, is an environmental organization that raises awareness and promotes sound climate change and environmental justice policy in New Orleans and greater Louisiana. We center local leadership, coalition-building, and amplify voices of those on the frontlines of climate crises and environmental injustice. Our organizational structure is unique in that our organizing efforts are 100% volunteer led.

For more information about our organization and our current work, go to or follow us on and .

About the Position

350NO is seeking a part-time Operations Coordinator who will provide logistic and administrative support to core group members as well as maintain 350NO’s presence in the New Orleans organizing community by managing communications and coordinating community events.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the public meeting working group to plan monthly public meetings, including engaging speakers, setting agendas, and promoting via social media and partner organizations;
• Coordinate monthly core group meetings, including sending reminders, compiling an agenda and ensuring there are assigned facilitators/notetakers;
• Coordinate outreach events, including tabling, canvassing, phone banking and other engagement opportunities;
• Coordinate fundraising events, such as bar nights, GiveNOLA Day, Giving Tuesday, etc.;
• Coordinate regular “social hours” and ad-hoc “coffee dates” with organizations and individuals who are interested in volunteering;
• Maintain all incoming communication channels to 350 NO (including email and social media accounts) and respond to or redirect requests as appropriate;
• Manage social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn).
• Manage social media interns;
• Organize and maintain our shared systems (i.e. Google Workspace, Slack, website); and
• Maintain a public-facing electronic calendar of 350NO and partner events.

Desired Qualifications

• A passion for environmental and climate justice
• Direct experience with frontline environmental justice communities
• Experience working with nonprofits and/or advocacy groups
• A demonstrated understanding of the role that various forms of oppression (i.e. racism, classism, sexism) play in the current climate crisis
• Strong organizational skills and initiative to effectively manage simultaneous projects
• Ability to navigate flexible, volunteer-staffed work environment
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Instagram)
• Familiarity with the Google Suite, Zoom, Canva and/or Adobe Suite, WordPress and Action Network

Position Type

• Part-time – 50% FTE / 20 hrs per week
• Flexible work schedule; occasional nights and weekends may be required for specific events
• Ideally looking for a candidate who can commit to 1 year

Compensation and Benefits

• $25/hour
• Paid Time Off
• Office Allowance to help cover the cost of home office

Location

• Remote/Work-from-Home with regular local in-person meetings and events. Must be located within the New Orleans metro area.
• Occasional travel within south Louisiana may be required.

How to Apply

Application Deadline: April 22

Flexible Start Date: May 15-31

To apply, please send your resume and a work sample to hiring@350neworleans.org. Work samples should reflect past communications/social media work (e.g. link to your website, link to a social media page you manage, share a set of sample posts you’ve created).

We will conduct interviews between April 26-May 6.

Contact us if you have any questions.

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350 New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer. 350 New Orleans strives to be an inclusive and collaborative group of people who bring a variety of approaches to the work we do. We’re committed to the principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we try to build a safe workplace where everyone is treated fairly and enjoys working together. We value new perspectives, ideas, and different ways of working. Diverse perspectives and experiences improve the way 350 New Orleans carries out our work – including what we decide to work on and how creatively/effectively we do that. We do our best to make staff positions accessible to all potential team members, regardless of race, national origin, ethnicity, age, ability, assigned gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or identity, religion or creed, veteran status, marital or parental status, and genetic information. We also strive to include team members from communities most impacted by climate change or impacted by other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustice.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Location:

• New Orleans, LA (Required)

Work Location: Remote