Japan Field Organizer

350.org is looking for a Field Organizer who can build and grow the climate movement and 350 Japan’s volunteer community. 

About 350.org 

350’s mission is to keep carbon in our atmosphere to a safe level, below 350 parts per million. We do this by mobilizing ordinary people to campaign for universal access to clean energy and an end to fossil fuels. Our campaigns are rooted in local organizing, so that while achieving measurable reductions in fossil fuel emissions, we also build the power and potential of the climate movement for yet more impact to come. The values that guide and drive our work are listed here. 

350.org is an equal opportunity employer. 350.org strives to be an inclusive and collaborative group of people who bring a variety of approaches to the work we do. We’re committed to the principles of justice, and we try to build a safe workplace where everyone is treated fairly and enjoys working together. We value new perspectives, ideas of all sorts, and different ways of working. Diverse perspectives and experiences improve the way 350.org carries out our work – including what we decide to work on and how creatively/effectively we do that. We do our best to make staff positions accessible to all potential team members, regardless of race, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, assigned gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or identity, religion or creed, veteran status, marital or parental status, and genetic information. We also strive to include team members in communities most impacted by climate change or impacted by other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustice. 

About the Field Organizer 

The Field Organizer carries out defined parts of 350 Japan’s organizing work, under the guidance of the line manager, and helps grow the grassroots climate movement in Japan. Working closely with the line manager, they build a volunteer community, recruit individuals and groups, and support new leaders. They also run and help design training that helps activists take part in 350 Japan's campaigns in ways that fit Japan's cultural context. They support assigned projects and workstreams, as directed by the line manager, and contribute ideas to the organizing strategy. The role is based in Japan, with a preference for the Kanto area. Native-level Japanese and business-level English are required. If we don't find a candidate who matches this profile, we will consider people with different experience, language skills, and expertise. We encourage everyone to apply, whether or not they meet every requirement listed here.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy & Campaign Execution

• Assist in implementing 350 Japan's organizing strategy as directed by the line manager and contribute ideas to its development.
• Support delivery of assigned parts of short- and long-term organizing for campaigns, global moments, and key projects, from planning through to evaluation.

Community Building & Leadership Support

• Maintain and grow the 350 crew and volunteer community toward 350 Japan's campaign goals.
• Support activist leaders, taking direct responsibility for some of them.

Training & Development

• Deliver training for individuals, groups, and leaders, both existing programs and new ones.
• Contribute to improving training content, keeping it in line with campaign goals and culturally relevant.

Recruitment & Movement Growth

• Find, engage, and recruit new participants to the movement.
• Spot emerging leaders and support their growth.

Public Engagement

• Engage with the general public to raise awareness and recruit new volunteers and activists.
• Support relationships with existing groups and movements so we can take joint action for climate justice.

Collaboration & Learning

• Work with, contribute to, and learn from teams beyond Japan, especially the Asia team and the global organizers' community.

Accountability & Reporting

• Give your line manager timely updates on progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
  

Required Qualifications 

Passion & Commitment

• A strong passion for addressing climate change and a basic understanding of the issue.
• A deep commitment to building a joyful, inclusive movement grounded in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Organizing & Leadership

• Ability to plan and deliver organizing activities with regular guidance, and to support small projects
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow as an organizer.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work remotely, effectively, and sustainably with regular check-ins with the line manager. 

Collaboration & Communication

• A kind, collaborative team player who values accountability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to identify problems and propose solutions for the line manager’s decision
• Comfortable using, or willing to learn, digital organizing tools such as CRM (ActionKit), Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, LINE, Canva, and Instagram.

Language

• Native-level Japanese.
• Business-level English.

Desired (but not required) skills and experiences 

• 2+ years of professional organizing experience, or 1+ year in climate-focused professional movement organizing.
• Experience facilitating workshops or trainings.

We are looking for someone comfortable working both independently and in teams,  highly responsive, and able to lead initiatives as well as take direction from others. 

Location: Remote within Japan (Kanto area preferred)

Position Type: Full-time, 36 hours per week

Probation period: This position includes a six-month probation period. Salary and benefits during the probation period are the same as after it.

Start Date: January 15, 2027 (flexible)

Compensation: Salary Tier 1.2. Country-specific salaries for this level can be found here. 

Benefits: In addition to a fully remote, 36-hour work week and two all-staff breaks per year, we offer a suite of comprehensive benefits - details depend on the location of the role, but we generally aim for employees to receive high-quality health insurance and retirement planning benefits in their respective location.

Application Deadline: This job is open until filled or until the hiring manager determines they can no longer accept applications. 

Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in their country of residence. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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If you have suggestions for us on how to do this better, we really value your input and strongly
encourage you to write to us at jobs@350.org with the subject line ‘Hiring Feedback’.