Actions Training and Development Specialist

1 week ago

Oakland, United States Greenpeace USA Full time

**ABOUT GREENPEACE**

**Greenpeace** is a global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest, creative communication and people power to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. For more than fifty years, Greenpeace has fought to save the planet from the threats of climate change, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and nuclear disaster. As an independent campaigning organization, Greenpeace does not accept funds from any corporations or government entities. The global Greenpeace network is headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices around the world in over fifty countries. Greenpeace US is headquartered in Washington, DC.

***The **Activist Training and Development Specialist, 6-month contract **is part of the Activist Training Program, a national training program and network that is responsible for the recruitment, development, and training of Greenpeace activists. This role is responsible for coordinating and implementing a comprehensive, dynamic and energetic Activist Training Program that identifies and develops capable volunteers for participation in Greenpeace non-violent direct actions. This includes developing and delivering curricula for trainings in both technical and non-technical action skills, such as arts & creative resistance, blockades, and direct action climbing. The **Activist Training and Development Specialist, 6-month contract **develops and implements skills training in their areas of expertise and facilitates training in others. They will also coordinate field events, direct actions and other activities as directed by the Action Team Director, Action Team Deputy Director or Activist Program Manager.

This role works often at the warehouses, where many of the trainings take place and where training gear is housed and maintained. This role will work with the warehouse staff to facilitate and maintain the spaces. Due to the nature of the job and expected heavy fieldwork, the Activist Training and Development Officer is expected to travel extensively and be prepared for a highly dynamic and flexible working environment.

The **Activist Training and Development Specialist, 6-month contract** is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position based in Washington, DC or the Bay Area, CA, with preference for the Bay Area. This role will report to the Activist Training and Development Program Manager. Due to the nature of the job and expected heavy fieldwork, the Activist Training and Development Officer is expected to travel extensively and frequently work outside of normal business hours and, at times, on the weekends.

**ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Activist Recruitment, Training, Development and Retention**:

- Organizing and delivering technical trainings on topics such as technical climbing, boating, nonviolence, de-escalation, arts in activism, first aid, facilitation, etc
- Providing competent assessment of safety and risk management in all direct action and training environments for all parties involved
- Training Greenpeace staff on the use of non-violent direct action in campaigns and on de-escalation
- Building and maintaining professional relationships by recruiting, developing and maintaining new and existing activists and skilled professional and technical specialists, as needed

**Project Management / Direct Action Coordination**:

- Planning, preparing, coordinating and executing logistics for direct actions, direct communications, protests, investigations, tours, ship-based actions and other interventions
- Ensuring that all Action Team planning processes are adhered to, including being responsible for administrative duties pertaining to Action Team procedures in the preparation, execution and follow-up of events, updating action personnel data, loss/damage insurance claims, etc
- Organizing and delivering trainings on hard and soft skills
- Tracking financial aspects of action projects (_e.g. actions, ship tours)_, including budget proposals, cost control, processing invoices and producing after-project budget reports

**Risk Management and Technical Skills**:

- Conducting thorough risk assessments and risk mitigation plans for field activities. Manage risks (life and limb, organizational, budget, and reputable) in real-time through development and deployment of activities
- Inspecting, maintaining and controlling inventory for all climbing equipment housed in Greenpeace warehouses
- Evaluating and judging activist and volunteer proficiency, as related to technical skills _(driving, boating, climbing, and aerial operations, etc )_, the ability to safely and competently operate heavy equipment and proper use of personal protection equipment

**Communication and Collaboration**:

- Leading, coordinating and guiding teams of staff, volunteers, and activists in the field
- Project managing training teams, _(eg. recruiting and meet beforehand with trainers, leading trainers

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