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Kansas Climate CORE

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING FOR RESILIENCE + EQUITY

Kansas Climate CORE is the face of Climate + Energy Project’s Integrated Voter Engagement work. Through organizing, voter education, and training, Kansas Climate CORE Leaders increase voter awareness and engagement on the links between health, climate resilience, and energy.
Become a KS Climate CORE Leader!

You’ll earn points every time you take action and can redeem them twice a year for fun swag! No matter how you engage, climate action is critical. Join  us today!

Kansas Environmental Leadership

Kansas Environmental Leadership develops and supports a network of environmental leaders in Kansas by providing leadership training and networking opportunities to current and aspiring environmental leaders. Thanks to a multi-year partnership with the Kansas Leadership Center, over 100 Kansans have engaged in high quality leadership development. Learn more about the history of the program. Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Apply today! 

Join the Board

BOARD APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED – NO CURRENT OPENINGS

Help shape the Kansas clean energy future . . . join the CEP Board!

CEP is looking for a few good Kansans to join our team!  The Climate + Energy Project (CEP) is a Kansas-based, nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit driving practical solutions for an equitable transition to a clean energy future.

Mission

CEP builds resilience in Kansas through equitable clean energy solutions and climate action.

Purpose

The Climate & Energy Project:

  • connects people, organizations, and ideas;
  • presents science-based facts;
  • facilitates critical thinking and community engagement; and
  • co-creates equitable and productive solutions.

Our Work

We focus on four priorities to build a healthy and resilient Kansas: Clean Energy, Climate Resilience, Civic Participation, and Climate + Energy Policy.

Our Board

The CEP board is responsible for the general supervision, overall policy, and direction of the organization and delegates responsibility for day-to-day operations to CEP staff.  All board members serve two-year terms, and are eligible for re-election for up to three consecutive terms. The board currently meets virtually on a monthly basis; in-person meetings will resume when safe to do so.  Our board members come from all walks of life with varying degrees of expertise and interest in climate and energy issues.   Whether you are a small business owner interested in energy efficiency, a retired neurosurgeon passionate about solar, or a professor of Environmental Law, we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our work.

You might be a good fit if you:

  • Are passionate about climate and energy issues, but you don’t need to be an expert!  An interest and desire to learn more go a long way!
  • Like engaging with CEP’s work, which can look like reading the e-blasts and staying informed or being a seasoned volunteer who never misses an event.
  • Want to work toward a positive future for Kansas that includes clean energy for all and strong, resilient communities across the state.
  • Can commit to attending monthly meetings ready to listen, learn, discuss, and collaboratively plan for a healthy and resilient Kansas.

Please take a moment to fill out this CEP Board interest form to answer the following: 

  • What do you like about the Climate + Energy Project?
  • Why are you interested in serving on the board?
  • Do you have any skills or experience you’d like to share?

Questions?  Email Dorothy Barnett – barnett@climateandenergy.org.

Careers

You might be the perfect person if…

You are interested in:

  • Clean energy solutions like wind, solar, and energy efficiency
  • Positive, practical solutions for climate adaptation in the Midwest
  • Environmental justice
  • Civic participation
  • Legislative advocacy 
  • Community education and outreach

You are awesome at any combination of the following:

  • Communications (social media, blogging, press relations, etc.)
  • Event planning and logistics
  • Administrative support
  • Organizational management
  • Graphic design

And you are:

  • Eager to work with a mission-driven nonprofit working  in an environment with opportunities that change and expand rapidly
  • Comfortable working independently, in close collaboration with a tight-knit team
  • Adaptable and open to creative thinking
  • Able to work from home with flexible scheduling
  • Energetic, optimistic, with a can-do/won’t give up attitude
  • Always ready to jump in to lend a hand
  • Bilingual a plus!

All CEP staff work from home in a person-centered/family-friendly environment. Applicants must live in Kansas or the Kansas City Metro area or be willing to relocate for the position. We prioritize the health and safety of team members and the public; all team members are expected to follow all covid public health guidelines. Once covid restrictions ease, regular in-state travel is required, with minimal out of state/overnight travel. Women, non-binary folk, LGBTQ, BIPOC, disabled, and other historically marginalized folks are strongly encouraged to apply. 

The Climate + Energy Project (CEP) is an equal opportunity employer. CEP does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in any of our activities or operations. CEP is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, vendors, and all participants in our activities.

Intern opportunities

SUMMER INTERN APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED

The Climate + Energy Project (CEP) is a statewide nonprofit working diligently toward a sustainable energy future in Kansas. CEP volunteers play a vital role in this ambitious undertaking.

CEP interns get an opportunity to apply their knowledge in areas of legislature, journalism, renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change and public health. While internships are unpaid, we feel the exposure and knowledge gained to be invaluable in launching a career in an environmental field.

Get to know CEP by checking out these links:

See what previous volunteers & interns have written during their time with CEP:

To apply for fall, send an introductory email to master at climateandenergy dot org, and complete this form.

If you would like to get involved and volunteer in the meantime, please check out our KS Climate CORE or email TakeAction@ClimateAndEnergy.org. Thank you for your interest!

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