New Jersey State Lead

Company Description

SubjectToClimate (StC) is a nonprofit online connector for K-12 educators of all subjects to find credible  and engaging materials on climate change at no cost. Learn more about us here.

Job Description

At SubjectToClimate, we value a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where every team member can feel a sense of belonging. As such, we strive to employ best practices in employment decisions without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Position Description

The State Lead acts as a connector between SubjectToClimate and climate change education activities throughout the state. The goal of this role is to ensure that local values and voices are highlighted within SubjectToClimate’s work. Because it is essential to customize our work to what is most relevant to the local environment, the roles and responsibilities listed may also need customization. In general, the State Lead will function in three main areas: State Teacher Training, Building the State Teacher Community, and Initiating and Developing Relationships with State Partners. The role includes:

1. Managing State Teacher Training 

   • Act as point-person for state teacher training  

   • Support in recruiting and onboarding state teachers for training institute

   • Manage asynchronous training

   • Professional Development: Teacher Presentations - 30/60/90 minute engagement opportunities to share the state hub, resources, and StC courses

2. Building State Teacher Community 

   • Connect past and present state teachers to StC activities 

   • Leverage strengths within the state teacher community to innovate and expand 

3. Initiating and Developing Relationships with State Partners

   • Lead the state’s “Advisory Committee,” a coalition of organizations that provides feedback to SubjectToClimate on the development, launch, and distribution of state hubs

   • Connect with organizations with aligned missions or areas of overlap with SubjectToClimate 

     • Establish relationships with local universities that offer coursework in sustainability

     • Seek out partnerships with schools, administration, government agencies, etc. 

   • Design initiatives to build awareness of state resources and hub

4. Other 

   • Collaborate with different state leads

   • Communicate with various departments at SubjectToClimate to review project opportunities and connect to the state teacher community 

   • Deliver quarterly update reports 

Qualifications

Requirements

• Though this is a remote position, the State Lead needs to live in the state they are applying for. (New Jersey)

• Passionate about our mission and values 

• Local knowledge of  New Jersey education systems (State Department of …