Equitable Building Decarbonization Community Outreach & Organizing Coordinator

Equitable Building Decarbonization Community Outreach & Organizing Coordinator, Climate Action Campaign (CAC). Posted 10/30/2026. Full-time, temporary contract position anticipated to last two and a half years, with opportunity to extend dependent on funding. One position will be hired, at either the Coordinator I or II level. Expected start early February 2027. CAC is a people-powered nonprofit advancing clean air, affordable energy, and vibrant, healthy communities. The Southern California Equitable Building Decarbonization (SoCal EBD) program is a direct install initiative developed and led by the California Energy Commission and County of Los Angeles, reducing climate pollution from homes while increasing access to clean energy solutions for underserved communities. Job overview: the Community Outreach and Organizing Coordinator will be responsible for increasing targeted Orange County household participation in the statewide EBD program, helping eligible residential customers electrify their homes at no cost. This is a highly hands-on outreach role, spending most time connecting directly with community members at events, workshops, and public spaces, identifying lead generation opportunities, expanding relationships with racial and social justice organizations, and supporting other policy initiatives as needed. Major responsibilities: community outreach and event planning (design and lead the outreach strategy; tabling, workshops, presentations, hands-on demonstrations); relationship-building with partner organizations, community members, elected officials, donors, members, and volunteers; administration and reporting of outreach activities and participant handoffs; community development and organizing to build community power and advance campaigns; policy advocacy, including preparing for government hearings, conducting climate policy research, meeting with government officials and stakeholders, developing action alerts, and attending and testifying at city council and other public agency meetings. Qualifications include: thriving at community outreach, ideally related to climate policy; strong cultural competency and lived or professional experience working with diverse and frontline communities in Southern California; experience building partnerships with coalitions and community-based organizations (existing connections in Buena Park, Fullerton, and/or Santa Ana preferred); strong communication skills and comfort with public testimony; familiarity with decarbonization or energy efficiency topics a plus; fluency in English required, fluency in Spanish highly preferred, basic Spanish conversational skills required. Location: CAC has no office; the team works remotely. This position will be regularly out in the community in Buena Park, Santa Ana, and Fullerton, and must be based in Orange County with reliable access to a car. Compensation: Coordinator I $26.50-$32.20 per hour; Coordinator II $68,640-$85,000 per year. Benefits include 100% employer-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) plan with 4% employer match, monthly cell and transit benefits, and generous paid time off. How to apply: submit a resume and a video or voice recording (3 minutes maximum) answering the posting's three questions to info@climateactioncampaign.org with the subject "Community Outreach & Organizing Coordinator 2026." First review date November 16; the position remains open until filled.