The Activist Training and Development Officer is responsible for coordinating and implementing a comprehensive, dynamic and energetic activist program that identifies, trains, and develops capable volunteers for participation in Greenpeace non-violent direct actions. The Activist Training and Development Officer 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.

The Activist Training and Development Officer is highly skilled in communication and planning. They work well under pressure, are competent to assess health and safety issues relating to direct action work, have a commitment to the ideals of Greenpeace and a vast knowledge of environmental and peace issues. They are an excellent strategic thinker, skilled in conflict resolution, demonstrating a high degree of initiative and creativity. They are committed to non-violent direct action as means of affecting change. The position requires travel both within and, at times, outside the United States.

We will be hiring two full-time, exempt positions that will be based in Washington, DC, and Oakland, CA and will work often at the warehouse, where many of the trainings take place and where training gear is housed and maintained.  The successful candidate 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 & Development Officer is responsible for: 

• ACTIVIST RECRUITMENT, DEVELOPMENT, & RETENTION
  • Activist Program curricula development and implementation
  • Competent assessment of safety and risk management in all direct action and training environments for all parties involved
  • Travel on a regular basis through the USA and internationally as required
  • Recruit and develop professional relations with new activists
  • Recruit skilled professional and technical specialists as needed
  • Other duties as assigned by the Activist Program Manager

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT / DIRECT ACTION COORDINATION
  • Responsible for logistical planning, preparation, coordination and execution of direct actions, direct communications, protests, investigations, tours, ship-based actions and other interventions
  • Ensure that all personnel in direct actions strictly apply to health and safety procedures
  • Ensure that all Action Team planning processes are adhered to. Responsible for administrative duties pertaining to Action Team procedures in the preparation, execution and follow-up of events, including updating action personnel data, loss/damage insurance claims, etc.
  • Responsible for all financial aspects of action projects, including budget proposals, cost control, processing invoices and producing after-project budget reports

• RISK MANAGEMENT
  • Conduct 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
  • Ensure that all personnel in direct actions strictly apply to health and safety protocols and procedures
  • Inspect, maintain and control inventory for all climbing equipment housed in Greenpeace warehouses
  • Assessment and judgment of activist and volunteer proficiency as relates 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
  • Assessment and judgment of activist and volunteer proficiency to exercise sound judgment in the field, ability to represent Greenpeace in public settings, and ability to function calmly under extreme duress

• PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
  • Lead and manage teams of staff, volunteers, and activists in the field
  • Line management of fellows and interns

• OTHER
  • Maintain and develop excellent relations with the direct actions staff throughout all Greenpeace offices including International Marine & Actions Division
  • Develop and maintain relationships with other non-violent direct action organizations and with skilled professionals in related fields
  • On occasion represent Greenpeace to the media, authorities, allies or opponents
  • Perform any other job related duties assigned by the Actions leadership staff