Community Engagement & Membership Associate

About the role

The Community Engagement & Membership Associate helps build and grow Energy Alabama’s membership and community presence in Central Alabama. This role blends relationship-based organizing and membership program support.

Responsibilities

• Help build and grow Energy Alabama’s membership and community presence in Central Alabama.
• Carry out the day-to-day work and help maintain the systems that bring in new members, keep current members engaged, and deepen partnerships with trusted community organizations.
• Work with communications, education, and policy team members to connect community energy priorities to our public education and advocacy work.
• Execute based on content developed by the Education or Policy Manager.
• Build relationships and get information about our education and policy work in front of people.
• Support programs as they grow, run community events, and keep good data so we know what is working.
• Deliver Energy Alabama’s public education materials and messaging in the community as developed by the Education or Policy Manager, and flag new questions or content gaps so materials stay current.
• Support the Education Manager in launching Energy Alabama’s volunteer program, handling logistics and day-to-day coordination.
• Maintain clean, useful membership data and tracking in EveryAction, and report on progress.
• Support campaign mobilization, including member calls, emails, testimony, and rapid response outreach when needed.
• Implement engagement strategies identified by the Executive Director, and report on what is working.

Requirements

1 to 3 years of related experience in community engagement, organizing, membership growth, or nonprofit advocacy. Candidates with deep experience in only one of these areas, but a clear track record, are still encouraged to apply. Experience supporting programs that grow and retain members is especially valued.

A passion for clean energy and a commitment to fairness and affordability for everyday customers. Commitment to learning and staying current on the energy and utility policy at the focus of our work, so you can communicate it clearly to the public, our supporters, and our members.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to speak comfortably with a wide range of people. Willingness to travel regularly within Central Alabama, with occasional statewide travel and some weekend work required.

Reliable and organized, with a track record of following through on assignments and closing loops. Highly organized and comfortable with technology such as Zoom, Slack, Google Workspace, and CRM tools. Comfortable tracking progress against goals and suggesting improvements to outreach tactics. Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Naturally curious, outgoing, and resourceful.

Qualifications

1 to 3 years of related experience in community engagement, organizing, membership growth, or nonprofit advocacy. Candidates with deep experience in only one of these areas, but a clear track record, are still encouraged to apply.

Experience supporting programs that grow and retain members is especially valued.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to speak comfortably with a wide range of people.

Benefits

$55,000–$62,000/yr, commensurate with experience
Full-time exempt, 40 hours per week
Generous leave policy and 12 holidays
Retirement program with a 3% match
12 weeks paid parental leave (after 6 months)
$75/month phone stipend

Pay

$55,000–$62,000/yr, commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time