Apply for this excellent opportunity to get involved in the largest and most respected environmental organizations in the country! Join the New Jersey Sierra Club to advocate for the most important issues facing us today and become a leading activist for climate change, clean water, open space, environmental justice, and renewable energy. This position will allow you to grow and learn within the Sierra Club with opportunities for advancement. Help us lead the resistance to protect New Jersey’s environment, while moving us forward!
Assists in the recruitment and organizing of volunteers. Refers interested members to appropriate committees and volunteer leaders.
Helps to organize environmental campaigns by working with volunteers and media. Conducts online organizing and social media responsibilities.
Write press releases, Letter to the Editors, and OpEds
Helps with public outreach and media on various environmental issues, including planning events like town halls, rallies, and press conferences. Performs public advocacy by attending public meetings on Club issues.
Provides clerical and administrative support to Chapter Director/Office Manager, Executive Committee and volunteer leaders.
Maintains files and databases including the mailing lists, activist lists, membership, volunteers and contributors.
Responds to routine inquiries concerning membership and outings events from the general public, members, and volunteers. Reviews and routes incoming mail. Responds to inquiries as appropriate by sending membership information, environmental issues, chapter schedules and events. Routes other calls as appropriate.
Maintains office supplies, equipment and computer systems. Contacts vendors for repairs and maintenance. Maintains Chapter calendar.
May conduct routine research on specific issues. May assist in publishing newsletter and/or e-newsletter
Performs miscellaneous duties as directed.
-Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Suite word processors, spreadsheets, and database management.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills
-Knowledge and experience with environmental issues and campaigns
-Ability to interact effectively with volunteers, members, staff and the general public.
The Sierra Club offers competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan. This is a category 8 non-exempt position.
Sierra Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
Please send a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position to Jamie Zaccaria at [email protected] as well as a one-page resume.