Upstream - Community Engagement Officer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Upstream - Community Engagement Officer based in United States.

This role sits at the intersection of community engagement, policy advocacy, and strategic network coordination within the reuse and environmental justice movement. You will be responsible for managing a national network of stakeholders, translating external conversations into actionable organizational insights, and strengthening collaboration across allied organizations. The position plays a key role in connecting grassroots initiatives with policy and strategic priorities, ensuring that field-level intelligence actively informs decision-making. You will facilitate discussions, manage shared platforms, and contribute to policy tracking and advocacy efforts across multiple levels. This is a highly dynamic and mission-driven role that requires comfort navigating evolving priorities and diverse stakeholder perspectives. You will also represent the organization externally through speaking engagements and partnership-building activities, helping to amplify impact across the broader ecosystem.

• Lead and manage the Reuse Solutions Network (RSN), coordinating members, facilitating sessions, and ensuring productive engagement across a diverse stakeholder community.
• Design and facilitate collaborative discussions across internal teams to align RSN activities with policy, communications, and strategic initiatives.
• Synthesize insights from network engagement and external partners, translating them into actionable recommendations for organizational strategy.
• Manage digital collaboration platforms such as Basecamp and related knowledge hubs to ensure accessibility, organization, and information flow.
• Maintain and update policy and funding trackers to support organizational planning and decision-making.
• Engage in state and local policy advocacy efforts as needed, including legislative support and coalition activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with allied organizations, ensuring strong coordination and shared strategic alignment.
• Partner with communications teams to support external messaging and joint initiatives across the ecosystem.
• Create resources and materials to support the broader reuse, environmental justice, and policy advocacy community.
• Represent the organization at speaking engagements, conferences, and virtual events to amplify mission and impact.

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Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience leading or coordinating complex networks, coalitions, or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong understanding of policy processes and prior experience in advocacy or public policy work.
• Experience in grassroots engagement, community organizing, or environmental justice initiatives strongly preferred.
• Proven facilitation skills with the ability to manage large, diverse group discussions effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills with experience managing digital platforms, systems, and knowledge-sharing tools.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills, both in-person and virtual.
• Ability to analyze qualitative information, synthesize insights, and translate them into actionable strategy.
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and comfort working in fast-changing, ambiguous environments.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to engage effectively across internal teams and external partners.
• Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours or travel (up to ~15%) for events, meetings, or engagements.
• Passion for environmental justice, reuse systems, and mission-driven policy change.

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Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $75,000 depending on experience.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% employer match after one year of employment.
• Flexible time off policy plus 17 paid holidays annually.
• Robust parental leave benefits.
• Technology and co-working space stipend to support remote work.
• Health stipend and supplemental insurance coverage.
• Fully remote work arrangement within the United States.
• Opportunities for travel (up to ~15%) for conferences, convenings, and field engagement.
• Meaningful work contributing to environmental justice and systemic reuse initiatives.