Sierra Club · 7 hours ago
Legislative and Political Organizer
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$59K/yr - $62K/yrSierra Club is a non-profit organization committed to environmental justice and advocacy. The Legislative and Political Organizer will strengthen the Michigan Chapter's grassroots power to advance environmental priorities through volunteer engagement, lobbying, and strategic communications.
EnergyNon ProfitRenewable EnergyWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements the Chapter’s political and legislative organizing program in collaboration with the legislative and political director, volunteers and key staff
Conducts targeted policy and political research to inform the organization’s position and strategy
Coordinates and measures the success of these campaigns with the political and legislative director and volunteer leaders to ensure progress towards programmatic goals
Identifies, trains, informs, and motivates volunteers to build and sustain grassroots power that centers frontline communities, influences decision makers and achieves campaign victories
Supports political and legislative committees, as well as other volunteer entities, as assigned
Manages the political and legislative internship programs
Delivers impactful and worthwhile experiences to the next generation of environmental leaders
Supports communications and base building by leveraging digital organizing tools and internal and external communication strategies
Communicates the Chapter’s position on issues and the impact of our organizing through fact-sheets, newsletter articles, op-ed, videos, press conferences, media interviews and other mediums as assigned
Builds and sustains strong relationships with internal and external partners, including campaign staff, community leaders, and public officials to shape legislative and political outcomes
Organizes events, trainings, rallies, outings and meetings while moving members and supporters from online action to in-person engagement
Seeks opportunities to advance the Sierra Club’s diversity initiatives through new partnerships and engagement strategies where appropriate
Represents the Chapter at the state capital and in-district for assigned issue areas
Builds relationships with key organizations and people, including community leaders and public officials, to positively influence campaign or program outcomes
Collaborates with volunteer leaders and the legislative and political director to plan and lead lobby days, as well as develop additional citizen lobbying opportunities
Assists with grant writing and reporting, events, mailed appeals, engaging individual donors or foundations, grant management and data management in partnership with the Political and Legislative Director, key staff and other relevant stakeholders
Ensures compliance with Sierra Club policy and federal and state laws related to election activities including management and administration of the Chapter’s state Political Action Committee (PAC)
Performs administrative, clerical, and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Experience working with groups using democratic decision-making
Experience lobbying or representing elected or appointed office at any level of government
Strong written, oral & facilitation skills
Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely while tailoring your message to meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders
Comfortable speaking in front of large and small groups, hosting virtual convenings, leading group discussions, and facilitating hands-on workshops
Reliable communicator who regularly follows up with volunteer leaders
Self-starter with project management and facilitation skills
Able to work well on teams to accomplish goals
Demonstrates the ability to create rapport and inspire trust
Open to feedback and learning new skills
Awareness of group identities and how they have shaped life and experiences at work
Analysis of how racism and other forms of oppression in society impact relationships, systems and culture
Experience and skills for working effectively with colleagues across group identities and position/role
Commitment to continuously deepening and evolving understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility
Experience using Google Suite, Zoom and social media platforms
Preferred
Knowledge of environmental issues, and either expertise or an ability to develop expertise in state energy, water, transportation, climate justice, and/or conservation areas
Knowledge of the political, policy, and regulatory landscape in the state
Some relationships and/or an understanding of the major players in business, organizations, and government
Experience working on electoral campaigns and working with candidates running for office
Track record of recruiting and developing volunteer leaders along a progression of leadership
Skillful at building trusting, mutually accountable relationships with a diversity of volunteer leaders
Skillful at placing volunteers with roles that match their expertise and passions
Experience with digital organizing tools like Hustle or VAN
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings 401(k) plan
Company
Sierra Club
Sierra Club is now the nation's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization
Founded in 1892
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katherine Garcia
Director for the Clean Transportation for All Campaign
Loren Blackford
Executive Director
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