Sierra Club · 2 hours ago
Campaign Organizing Strategist
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $75K/yrSierra Club is committed to the fight for a healthy climate and environmental justice. The Campaign Organizing Strategist is responsible for designing campaign strategies, coordinating grassroots efforts, and leading teams to achieve organizational priorities related to climate disruption and community protection.
EnergyNon ProfitRenewable EnergyWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Works closely with Campaign leadership, Chapter Director and Campaign teams to design the creation of state or multi-state strategic planning, and facilitates the organizing strategy, balancing national and state Sierra Club priorities
Works to incorporate key state and chapter stakeholders, including volunteers, to create and implement a campaign of the overarching strategic plan
This includes leading the creation of multi-issue state campaign plans, organizing tactics, conducting or overseeing research, developing engagement strategies, facilitating organizing meetings, volunteer integration, and developing and leveraging partnerships
Tracks policy and regulatory proceedings in the state that are relevant to a specific campaign, identifies opportunities for engagement, mobilization, or intervention
Ensuring that campaigns are rooted in equity and justice and inclusive of frontline and directly impacted communities
May be asked to consult or support on budget, fundraising, and large scale strategic planning
Creates a state (or multi-state) campaign team space to support and coach organizers, track campaign progress, and create a positive team culture with the support and guidance of the manager
Guides team members to develop campaign plans to achieve outcomes in the state
Ensures that organizers have access to resources and uses expertise to support the training team to develop and facilitate training on the craft of organizing and key campaigning skills
Supports organizers to effectively deliver on grassroots campaigns which win real victories and build the grassroots power of Sierra Club
Works with the Campaign team to determine and track metrics and progress towards campaign goals, provides metric guidance and support
Builds a healthy, mutually accountable relationship with Chapter staff and volunteers to carry out Sierra Club priorities
Communicates clear expectations, capacity, and works in strategic alignment to accomplish Sierra Club’s priority goals
Prioritizes relationships with volunteer leaders and coordinates with other Sierra Club stakeholders as needed
Support the development of a comprehensive volunteer development strategy to support volunteers from onboarding to leadership through training, coaching, and mentorship
Coordinate with state staff to support volunteer leadership development and organizing metrics
Identify and develop new and existing volunteers to support as they assume new leadership roles and build Sierra Club’s grassroots power and extend outreach into communities
Supports and trains volunteers on organizing skills and developing issue expertise
Develop volunteer leaders who are skillful at facilitating effective, healthy teams
In coordination with state and Chapter staff and volunteers, develop or participate in strategic communication and grasstop engagement strategies and metrics
Represents Sierra Club priorities to public officials, partner organizations, and to the media
Maintains positive relationships with strategic partners, coalitions, members of the media, grassroots leaders, elected officials, and government officials when strategic and aligns with the strategic priorities in the state
As needed, serves as Sierra Club spokesperson to media outlets and promotes volunteer and partner organization media exposure
Build, maintain, and participate on teams to advance state level specific campaign work and Chapter organization building
Develop volunteer leaders who are skillful at facilitating effective, healthy teams
Heavier seasonal workloads may occur as a result of project deadlines, staff absences and vacancies, and during peak activity periods
Frequent weekend and/or evening work required
Qualification
Required
Substantial experience as a field organizer, campaign strategist, and/or leading community organizing campaigns prior experience and/or demonstrated ability in developing, training, and coaching teams
In-depth knowledge and experience of the craft of grassroots organizing, campaign development and implementation, and power building
Substantial experience planning and managing a state or state campaign, including campaign planning, strategy development, integrating multiple strategies and tactics including organizing, policy, lobbying, communications, and working with senior level political and business leaders
Highly developed communication skills, with a focus on communicating effectively across different groups of stakeholders, internally and externally
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and develop succinct, compelling calls to action
Demonstrated leadership experience leading a team of peers and working within a team structure collaboratively
Ability to build collective vision, trust, and mutual accountability with team members
Experience working closely with volunteers and developing volunteer leaders
Experience using quantitative data (for example, numbers of people engaged) and qualitative data (for instance, stories about people taking action) to inform and evaluate organizing work
Experience building data accountability systems and supporting teams to track and measure the success of organizing tactics
You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility
You easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate
You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey
You carry a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go
Preferred
Knowledge of environmental and energy issues, and either expertise or an ability to develop expertise in state energy, climate justice, and/or conservation areas
Knowledge of the political, policy, and regulatory landscape in the state. Best candidates will have relationships with some of the major players in business, organizations, and government
Working knowledge and experience with G-Suite, Zoom, Canva, Mobilize, and Hustle and the ability to learn new technology tools to support organizing and campaign goals. The ability to train and coach staff and volunteers on tools
Demonstrates the ability to create rapport and inspire trust. Open to feedback and the ability to learn new skills
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
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