[ON HOLD] Eastern Nebraska Consultant
Campaigns • Contract Position • Eastern Nebraska or Close By
CONSULTING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Greenlight Action seeks a consultant or consultant firm to help mobilize supporters for clean energy campaigns in eastern Nebraska (and potentially some work in southeast South Dakota). The Consultant will work to mobilize grassroots supporters and build local momentum in advance of critical milestones on campaigns across the region in this time period.
Contract period: Current - May 2026, possibility of extension
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We anticipate the scope will require approximately 15–20 hours per week. However, as the consulting partner, we rely on you to determine the approach and level or effort you believe are appropriate to meet the objectives.
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Invoices shall be submitted monthly.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Advocacy & Grassroots Mobilization
The consultant will lead education and advocacy campaigns in communities across eastern Nebraska on utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects and policies at the local level.
Deliverables:
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Develop and execute campaign plans in coordination with the campaign manager.
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Coordinate with the campaign manager to set mobilization goals for each campaign milestone.
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Mobilize supporters to attend and speak at public hearings to meet mobilization goals.
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Drive collection of public comments, emails, and letters to decision-makers.
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Support additional tactics such as letters to the editor (LTEs), petitions, or community meetings as determined in campaign planning.
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Collaborate with partners, stakeholders and experts, especially those in the agricultural community, to design and lead community outreach and education programs and events.
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Assist with phone banking and other cold outreach engagement.
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Attend critical hearing milestones and other important events.
2. Reporting, Communication & Compliance
The consultant will ensure consistent communication with the Greenlight team and alignment with C4 compliance requirements.
Deliverables:
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Attend weekly calls with Greenlight Action staff.
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Document key lessons from activities and report back results from events and public hearings.
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Ensure all work complies with 501(c)(4) requirements in coordination with Greenlight Action staff.
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Attend regional coalition meetings as necessary and build relationships with local partners.
COMPENSATION
The maximum monthly budget for this scope of work is $5,000.
TO APPLY
Please submit a campaign plan with timeline and mobilization goals to meet deliverables as outlined above along with a Statement of Qualifications to Niklas@GreenlightAmerica.org. Your proposal should provide a breakdown of costs along with anticipated availability for working on these projects.
This work will take place under Greenlight Action, which is a sister organization of Greenlight America.
Diversity and Equity Opportunity
Greenlight Action is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and an anti-racist organization that prohibits discrimination in its governance, programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from public assistance or for any other non-merit based factor. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and members of other historically and presently disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our goal is for a work experience that has meaning and impact on the world and on our professional lives, and a workplace where you can feel supported and proud. You can learn more about us at greenlightamerica.org.
This position also supports Greenlight America, an affiliated 501(c)(3) organization. While motivated by the same core values, Greenlight America and Greenlight Action operate independently of one another and each organization has its own board of directors.