<div><div>About Appalachian Voices Appalachian Voices is a nonprofit advocacy organization that brings people together to protect the land, air, and water of Central and Southern Appalachia and advance a just transition to a clean energy economy. We currently have over 45 staff members across the region, with offices located in Boone, NC; Charlottesville, VA; Norton, VA; and Knoxville, TN. Commitment to Equity Appalachian Voices is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion both in our work and in our organizational structure. We seek applicants who share and exhibit these principles. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position. We understand people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We encourage candidates to review the position details and responsibilities listed. If you have the transferable skills necessary to fulfill many of the requirements of this role, we encourage you to apply. We may tailor the role to a talented or passionate candidate. Position Details Appalachian Voices is seeking a Coal Impacts Field Coordinator to join our Coal Impacts team. The objectives of the Coal Impacts team are to address the environmental and public health impacts of coal-mining in the Appalachian states of Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee, to build grassroots power in these areas, and to work in solidarity with movements for environmental justice, conservation, and community resiliency throughout Appalachia and beyond. Coal mining causes air and water pollution; miners are afflicted with black lung disease; and lax enforcement of environmental laws have allowed the coal industry to evade massive amounts of necessary environmental reclamation. Industry profits rely on practices that externalize costs onto miners, communities, and the environment. The Coal Impacts team at Appalachian Voices works to hold the industry accountable for these impacts through regulatory interventions, litigation, policy advocacy, media engagement, independent investigative journalism, and grassroots organizing and activism. The Field Coordinator will develop community leaders, support existing and emerging community-based and regional organizations, respond to and investigate mining-related complaints and concerns expressed by local residents, and train and coordinate volunteers in citizen science projects, grassroots enforcement efforts, and grassroots lobbying. Additionally, the Field Coordinator will research mining laws, regulations, permits, and enforcement actions, and conduct air and water quality monitoring in order to advance citizen complaint resolution, litigation, and policy goals. This position will foster the connection between community members and our work, ensuring that diverse partners and individuals who are directly impacted by coal mining inform our strategies and priorities. An understanding of community organizing in rural settings, comprehension of legalistic language and governmental processes, and an ability to bridge the grassroots and technical components of our work will be key to success. This position will report to and work closely with the Coal Impacts Program Manager. Location The Coal Impacts Field Coordinator position may be based out of our Norton, VA office or may operate remotely within the Central Appalachian region. The individual must reside within West Virginia, Southwestern Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, or Eastern Tennessee. Travel within the Appalachian region is required for environmental monitoring, community engagement, and team-building, which will be reimbursed according to Appalachian Voices’ Travel Policy. Primary Roles &amp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Build relationships with community members and key partners; support new and existing community-based organizations;</li><li>Help develop strategies to stop proposed surface mining permits, to hold coal companies and regulatory agencies accountable for the impacts of existing coal mines, and to influence congressional and regulatory agency targets through grassroots pressure;</li><li>Conduct air and water monitoring in coal mining areas;</li><li>Review and analyze technical documents, such as mining permits, agency rules, regulatory reporting data, and academic research;</li><li>Compose technical comments on behalf of the organization pursuant to mine permitting, agency rule-making, and other regulatory procedures;</li><li>Respond to and investigate community member complaints about coal mines;</li><li>Attend, plan, organize and execute public events including community and coalition meetings, presentations, and trainings (in-person and over zoom);</li><li>Work closely with Appalachian Voices’ communications team to develop digital materials for emails, newsletters, action alerts, blogs, social media posts and events, and other online communication tools to mobilize our members and supporters;</li></ul> Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with community engagement and grassroots organizing, including leadership development, volunteer coordination, member/ supporter mobilization, and strategic campaign/ project implementation;</li><li>Understanding of, or willingness to learn, state and federal policies and programs relevant to coal mining, especially with regards to black lung disease, the environmental impacts of mining, coal mine permitting and enforcement, and coal mine reclamation;</li><li>Prior experience with mining issues through personal lived experience or professional experience preferred; prior experience with a non-profit organization or government agency strongly preferred. </li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate complex technical and policy issues to communities and the media; </li><li>Passion for and familiarity with the Central Appalachian region;</li><li>Excellent time management, work ethic and organization; </li><li>Strong collaborative spirit, sound judgment and leadership potential; </li><li>Experience with policy advocacy, including lobbying preferred; </li><li>Experience or coursework in environmental sciences or public health preferred.</li></ul> Compensation This is a full-time, non-exempt position that is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit; specific terms and conditions of employment are subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Appalachian Voices offers competitive compensation and benefits that include employer-paid health care, vision, and dental policies with options to include family members at a reduced cost; short- and long-term disability plans; an optional flexible spending account for health and dependent care costs; generous paid vacation and parental leave; flexible working hours; and an employer-matched retirement plan. Salary is commensurate with experience; however, the expected salary range is between $50,000-$57,500. We are open to feedback from the market and would welcome the opportunity to connect with candidates who may be outside of the compensation band. Appalachian Voices is committed to equity in pay practices. How to Apply Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until this position is filled. For early consideration, candidates shall apply by August 8th, 2025. The anticipated start date for this position is September of 2025. Using this application link, please submit a resume and a brief cover letter that addresses why you would be a good fit for the position. In the cover letter, please address the following questions: 1) Why are you interested in working in Appalachia? 2) Why are you interested in this specific position? 3) What makes you a good fit for the role? Appalachian Voices participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.</div></div>

Founded in 1997, Appalachian Voices brings people together to protect the land, air, and water of Central and Southern Appalachia and advance a just transition to a generative and equitable clean energy economy. Appalachian Voices is fueled by an abiding love of our common wealth: our mountains, rivers, forests, farms, and communities. We respect the depth and complexity of our region's history, and we honor cultural traditions that uphold the integrity of the land and the people. We are bound together by a moral commitment to our neighbors and the pursuit of a durable and ecologically sound shared prosperity. By bringing the best of ourselves to our work every day, we honor the people and places we represent in our pursuit of an Appalachia with healthy, intact ecosystems and generative local economies that allow communities to thrive.

Coal Impacts Field Coordinator

<div><div>About Appalachian Voices Appalachian Voices is a nonprofit advocacy organization that brings people together to protect&nbsp;the land, air, and water of Central and Southern Appalachia and advance a just transition to a&nbsp;clean energy economy. We currently have over 45 staff members across the region, with offices&nbsp;located in Boone, NC; Charlottesville, VA; Norton, VA; and Knoxville, TN. Commitment to Equity Appalachian Voices is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion both in our work and in our&nbsp;organizational structure. We seek applicants who share and exhibit these principles. As an equal&nbsp;opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure employees and&nbsp;applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color,&nbsp;national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition,&nbsp;veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,&nbsp;genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position. We understand people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and&nbsp;volunteer experiences. We encourage candidates to review the position details and&nbsp;responsibilities listed. If you have the transferable skills necessary to fulfill many of the requirements of this role, we encourage you to apply. We may tailor the role to a talented or&nbsp;passionate candidate. Position Details Appalachian Voices is seeking a Coal Impacts Field Coordinator to join our Coal Impacts&nbsp;team. The objectives of the Coal Impacts team are to address the environmental and public health&nbsp;impacts of coal-mining in the Appalachian states of Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky and&nbsp;Tennessee, to build grassroots power in these areas, and to work in solidarity with movements&nbsp;for environmental justice, conservation, and community resiliency throughout Appalachia and&nbsp;beyond. Coal mining causes air and water pollution; miners are afflicted with black lung disease; and lax&nbsp;enforcement of environmental laws have allowed the coal industry to evade massive amounts of&nbsp;necessary environmental reclamation. Industry profits rely on practices that externalize costs&nbsp;onto miners, communities, and the environment. The Coal Impacts team at Appalachian Voices&nbsp;works to hold the industry accountable for these impacts through regulatory interventions,&nbsp;litigation, policy advocacy, media engagement, independent investigative journalism, and&nbsp;grassroots organizing and activism. The Field Coordinator will develop community leaders, support existing and emerging&nbsp;community-based and regional organizations, respond to and investigate mining-related&nbsp;complaints and concerns expressed by local residents, and train and coordinate volunteers in&nbsp;citizen science projects, grassroots enforcement efforts, and grassroots lobbying. Additionally,&nbsp;the Field Coordinator will research mining laws, regulations, permits, and enforcement actions,&nbsp;and conduct air and water quality monitoring in order to advance citizen complaint resolution,&nbsp;litigation, and policy goals. This position will foster the connection between community members and our work, ensuring&nbsp;that diverse partners and individuals who are directly impacted by coal mining inform our&nbsp;strategies and priorities. An understanding of community organizing in rural settings,&nbsp;comprehension of legalistic language and governmental processes, and an ability to bridge the&nbsp;grassroots and technical components of our work will be key to success. This position will report&nbsp;to and work closely with the Coal Impacts Program Manager. Location The Coal Impacts Field Coordinator position may be based out of our Norton, VA office or may&nbsp;operate remotely within the Central Appalachian region. The individual must reside within West&nbsp;Virginia, Southwestern Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, or Eastern Tennessee. Travel within the&nbsp;Appalachian region is required for environmental monitoring, community engagement, and&nbsp;team-building, which will be reimbursed according to Appalachian Voices’ Travel Policy. Primary Roles &amp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Build relationships with community members and key partners; support new and&nbsp;existing community-based organizations;</li><li>Help develop strategies to stop proposed surface mining permits, to hold coal companies&nbsp;and regulatory agencies accountable for the impacts of existing coal mines, and to&nbsp;influence congressional and regulatory agency targets through grassroots pressure;</li><li>Conduct air and water monitoring in coal mining areas;</li><li>Review and analyze technical documents, such as mining permits, agency rules,&nbsp;regulatory reporting data, and academic research;</li><li>Compose technical comments on behalf of the organization pursuant to mine&nbsp;permitting, agency rule-making, and other regulatory procedures;</li><li>Respond to and investigate community member complaints about coal mines;</li><li>Attend, plan, organize and execute public events including community and coalition&nbsp;meetings, presentations, and trainings (in-person and over zoom);</li><li>Work closely with Appalachian Voices’ communications team to develop digital materials for emails, newsletters, action alerts, blogs, social media posts and events, and other online communication tools to mobilize our members and supporters;</li></ul> Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with community engagement and grassroots organizing, including&nbsp;leadership development, volunteer coordination, member/ supporter mobilization, and&nbsp;strategic campaign/ project implementation;</li><li>Understanding of, or willingness to learn, state and federal policies and programs&nbsp;relevant to coal mining, especially with regards to black lung disease, the&nbsp;environmental impacts of mining, coal mine permitting and enforcement, and coal&nbsp;mine reclamation;</li><li>Prior experience with mining issues through personal lived experience or professional&nbsp;experience preferred; prior experience with a non-profit organization or government&nbsp;agency strongly preferred. </li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate complex&nbsp;technical and policy issues to communities and the media; </li><li>Passion for and familiarity with the Central Appalachian region;</li><li>Excellent time management, work ethic and organization; </li><li>Strong collaborative spirit, sound judgment and leadership potential; </li><li>Experience with policy advocacy, including lobbying preferred; </li><li>Experience or coursework in environmental sciences or public health preferred.</li></ul> Compensation This is a full-time, non-exempt position that is included in a union-represented collective&nbsp;bargaining unit; specific terms and conditions of employment are subject to a Collective&nbsp;Bargaining Agreement. Appalachian Voices offers competitive compensation and benefits that include employer-paid&nbsp;health care, vision, and dental policies with options to include family members at a reduced cost;&nbsp;short- and long-term disability plans; an optional flexible spending account for health and&nbsp;dependent care costs; generous paid vacation and parental leave; flexible working hours; and an&nbsp;employer-matched retirement plan. Salary is commensurate with experience; however, the expected salary range is between&nbsp;$50,000-$57,500. We are open to feedback from the market and would welcome the opportunity&nbsp;to connect with candidates who may be outside of the compensation band. Appalachian Voices is&nbsp;committed to equity in pay practices. How to Apply Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until this position is filled. For early&nbsp;consideration, candidates shall apply by August 8th, 2025. The anticipated start date for this&nbsp;position is September of 2025. Using this application link, please submit a resume and a brief cover letter that addresses why&nbsp;you would be a good fit for the position. In the cover letter, please address the following&nbsp;questions: 1) Why are you interested in working in Appalachia? 2) Why are you interested in&nbsp;this specific position? 3) What makes you a good fit for the role? Appalachian Voices participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the&nbsp;identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.</div></div>

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