Employment Opportunities
Posted on September 12, 2025
Community Organizer
Powder River Basin Resource Council, a leading nonprofit for public policy and grassroots organizing in Wyoming, is seeking applicants to fill the position of Community Organizer based in Southeast Wyoming, Cheyenne or Laramie. Powder River is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming. This position would be considered remote with occasional travel to other parts of Wyoming.
About Community Organizing at Powder River Basin Resource Council:
Community organizers work to maximize the power and participation of Wyomingites concerned about issues in their communities. They facilitate face-to-face conversations, guide strategic thinking, and provide training to help community members identify issues, develop solutions, and take action together. Organizers focus on empowering others to speak for themselves and lead their own campaigns, staying in the background while helping provide support, accountability, and follow-through on commitments. Ongoing Organizational training is provided.
About Powder River Basin Resource Council:
Powder River Basin Resource Council was founded by ranchers and townspeople concerned about the impacts of coal strip mining on landscapes, communities, and freshwater aquifers. For over 50 years, we have advocated for the responsible development of Wyoming’s energy resources. Using community organizing, connections with scientific, policy, and legal experts, and coalitions with other organizations, we wage effective campaigns to protect Wyoming’s air, land, and water and to promote sustainable agricultural practices and policies in the state.
As a grassroots issue-based organization – Powder River is a member-driven nonprofit that works from the ground up to address community concerns through collective action and democratic participation. We work to empower local member groups and to monitor and inform public policy affecting the state’s land, air, water, energy resources, agriculture, and community well-being. As such, Organizers are expected to reflect these priorities in their work.
Position Summary
This Community Organizer will work across multiple issue areas to build grassroots power and engage community members in addressing local concerns. The organizer will support member-driven campaigns, recruit and develop new leadership, and strengthen democratic participation in Wyoming communities. This position will also coordinate closely with our affiliate group, the Alliance for Renewable Energy, to advance sustainable/renewable energy initiatives and advocacy efforts in the region.
Essential Functions:
- With mentoring and input from the Executive Director, develop and implement organizing and grassroots campaign plans for member-identified issues affecting Wyoming communities;
- Engage in organizational outreach activities with potential for increasing PRBRC membership base.
- Provide direction and support to members addressing issues of concern;
- Collaborate with members and staff on research, campaigns, and communications;
- Represent Powder River to public and private entities, including government agencies, the state legislature, media, and regulated businesses;
- Lobby at the Wyoming Legislature on relevant issues and empower members to participate in legislative and advocacy efforts;
- Facilitate membership meetings to provide opportunities for members to discuss issues, engage in decision-making processes, discuss current events impacting the community, and identify upcoming organizing opportunities;
- Coach members to develop leadership, public presentation, and organizational skills;
- Participate in organizational fundraising, communications, event planning, and other administrative tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Commitment to Powder River’s mission, issues, and values;
- Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints;
- Strong speaking and writing skills;
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including some evening and weekend hours, and to travel with company vehicles for off site work.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in natural resource management, energy, agriculture and/or Wyoming issues; and
- Experience in issue-based campaign work, communications and/or fundraising.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary is $58,600. Powder River offers a generous benefits package including full health, dental, and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays, 20 paid vacation days, winter break, 10 paid sick days, Simple IRA, and sabbatical leave after every five years.
How to apply:
This position is open until it is filled, but we encourage applications as soon as possible. The position is based in Southeastern Wyoming.
If interested, please email a cover letter and resume to info@powderriverbasin.org (include Organizer Position Application in the subject field) or mail to: Donna Birkholz, Executive Director, Powder River Basin Resource Council, 934 North Main St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Powder River Basin Resource Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
