Summary:

Work with advocacy committee on strategies to engage chapter members in advocacy campaigns that support the chapter's mission.

NC Triangle USGBC Mission:

To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and utilized, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment for current and future generations in central and eastern North Carolina. 

National USGBC Vision:

Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation.

Committee:

Advocacy Committee

Overall Committee Charge:

The purpose of this committee is to educate and inform local government and community leaders and to influence them to adopt sustainable design practices in local and state codes and policies/laws. This committee is also responsible for educating the chapter membership about upcoming legislation and policies. The committee is divided into two teams, one focusing on Green Schools and the other focusing on State Advocacy efforts in collaboration with the chapters in Charlotte and the Triad.

 Major Tasks / Responsibilities:

·       Develop strategies on how to engage members in advocacy campaigns including letter writing

·       Develop messaging for chapter emails and newsletters

·       Manage content on advocacy campaign page on chapter website.

Benefits & Intended Outcome:

·       Further the green building movement through increasing the support of critical sustainability related legislation

·       Develop relationships within the green building industry

Volunteer Qualifications:

N/A

Expected Investment from Volunteer:

1 year term, Average 2-4 hours per month, including a monthly committee meeting. 

Supervisor:

Advocacy Committee Co-Chair – Julia Janero

Investment from Organization:

Support of advocacy committee to identify relevant legislation and communications committee and executive director for website support.