New Pioneers for a Sustainable Future is growing our team - and you could be a perfect fit!

This winter, we're hiring for an Outreach Coordinator to kickstart our growing membership program and community outreach initiatives. If you're passionate about grassroots community action and environmental advocacy, this could be the position for you!

Focused responsibilities

Membership development

• Executes New Pioneers 2026 membership ‘rebrand’ by coordinating marketing materials, communicating updates with members and the general public, and reporting progress to the Executive Director;
• Develops robust member communications plan;
• Explores opportunities to expand member benefits within New Pioneers and in the surrounding community; and
• Manages member records on New Pioneers’ database (Little Green Light).

Environmental advocacy

• Builds relationships with local and state elected officials on behalf of New Pioneers;
• Keeps up-to-date with local and state policies and proposals relating to the scope of New Pioneers work; and
• Grows community advocacy efforts on local and state levels by engaging the public and New Pioneers membership in advocacy and lobbying, directly lobbying legislators, and offering community-wide advocacy education.

Outreach coordination

• Oversees New Pioneers growing volunteer program by recruiting, training, organizing, and thanking volunteers, as well as maintaining volunteer records;
• Builds partnerships with local organizations, businesses, etc. to advance sustainability across the region;
• Engages donors and solicits funding for outreach programs, as relevant;
• Coordinates planning of New Pioneers’ annual community fundraiser, the Empty Bowl Supper, alongside the staff team; and
• Supports other organizational work, including events, as needed.

Requirements

• An educational background and/or professional experience in environmental conservation, sustainability, or a related field;
• Experience with advocacy and lobbying;
• Interest in community engagement and relations and a willingness to engage in diverse roles within a nonprofit setting;
• Ability to smoothly build relationships and connections with diverse groups of people;
• Ability to travel frequently between Nelson, Marion, and Washington (KY) counties for programs and meetings, with potential to travel further throughout central Kentucky (including Frankfort, KY);
• Be able to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for extended periods of time;
• Be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds;
• Ability to pass a background check with no record of violent crime or sex offenses;
• Proficiency in entering, organizing, and sharing data in Microsoft platforms (Word, Excel) and Google Drive (Google Docs, Google Sheets);
• Experience navigating record keeping systems and databases such as Little Green Light is preferred, but not required.

Compensation and benefits

The Outreach Coordinator works 30 hours per week, classified as full-time, omitting Mondays. This position earns an hourly wage that is commensurate with experience, ranging from $23-25 per hour. Benefits include:

• Fifteen (15) days paid personal time (PPT) off in a combined package to account for vacation, personal time, and sickness/appointments, accrued annually;
• 9 paid holidays: Employee’s birthday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and post-Thanksgiving day. Additionally, the New Pioneers office will be closed from Dec 24-Jan 1, with employees receiving paid time off during this window of time (paid on a pro rata basis);
• An employer-sponsored retirement account, matched dollar-for-dollar up to 3% of an employee’s salary;
• A monthly health reimbursement stipend to cover the cost of premiums paid for health, dental, or vision insurance;
• Paid parental leave equalling thirty (30) working days paid pro-rata and extended sick leave, if needed;
• Professional development in the form of paid time and financial coverage for relevant training opportunities (Approval from Executive Director required); and
• Travel and expense reimbursement for mileage/expenses incurred while working.

Why should you apply? This job is an excellent opportunity to support the growth of a community-based non-profit and to make a measurable difference in environmental conservation in central Kentucky. New Pioneers values our positive work environment and culture that is deeply embedded in our local communities. This is an exciting chance for an interested individual to co-create a new position alongside a growing non-profit.

To apply

Those interested in applying are encouraged to send a resume and letter of interest to Julia Gerwe-Nicholson, Executive Director, at julia@newpioneers.org with the subject “Outreach Coordinator Application”. Confirmation of receipt will be acknowledged and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis for qualified applicants. The application deadline is two weeks from posting: Friday, February 6, 2026.

To access a downloadable position description and further background on New Pioneers, click here.