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Clean Energy Distributed Organizer

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Austin, TX, USA
Full-time

Context: Plans, organizes and advocates for Ready for 100 & Related Clean Eneryg and Clean Transportation Campaign activities in Texas

Scope: Under the direction of the Conservation Program Director, be the lead advocate for Sierra Club efforts to build support in Texas communities for a just transition to 100% clean energy and clean transportation (electrification) locally and statewide. The Organizer will educate Sierra Club members and supporters, partners, and government staff & officials about policy pillars for a just and equitable transition to clean energy and clean transportation, and leverage Sierra Club campaign resources to build a self-sustaining network of clean energy activists across the state. policy pillars and public support for stronger clean energy goals statewide.  Work will occur in specific communities throughout Texas, including Austin, San Antonio, Garland, Denton, and Bryan in collaboration with various national and state internal departments and programs, partner organizations, and volunteer leadership to support strategic coordinated campaign work. When needed, represents the Sierra Club to government officials, the media, business and community leaders, allies and other organizations, and to the public.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Working in collaboration with Lone Star Chapter and National Ready for 100 staff, as well as volunteer leadership, partner organizations, and the public, implements the Ready for 100 campaign to move Texas cities toward 100% clean energy.
  • Build and support distributed organizing program to engage the Sierra Club volunteer network to work together as a statewide Ready for 100 and Clean Transportation for All campaign team.
  • Follows the Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing and ensures that volunteers assume meaningful roles in the program/campaign. Seeks opportunities to advance the Sierra Club’s diversity initiatives through new partnerships and engagement strategies where appropriate.
  • Develops and advances Ready for 100 local and state energy policy positions in accordance with organizational policy and equity values. Ensures that such policies are accurately advanced by volunteers and organizing, and legal staff in various decision making forums.
  • Along with Director and other staff, represents the Sierra Club at coalition working group meetings on design of 100% and clean energy and clean transportation policies.
  • Supports staff, volunteers, partners, and businesses in priority implementation areas to promote 100% development. Works in support of volunteer activists to ensure they develop and maintain relationships with policymakers responsible for clean energy and clean transportation development in Texas.
  • Assists in representing the Sierra Club’s views to government agencies (state and local), administrative officials, clean energy businesses, news media, and the general public by giving testimony, participating in meetings, public speaking events and by establishing and maintaining personal contacts.
  • Develops, trains, and implements statewide Ready for 100 listening session series with volunteers, policymakers, and community partners.
  • As directed, supports local teams in cities attempting to become Ready for 100 cities.
  • Supports and provides professional expertise to staff, volunteers, elected officials and the general public.
  • Assists in content development of educational/informational materials such as newsletters, flyers, and fact sheets.
  • Handles miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
B.A./B.S. degree in an environmental, political, legal, or related field or equivalent experience and education
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least 2 years of experience as a public policy advocate, or comparable position which includes substantial experience planning and managing grassroots conservation campaigns, including strategy, grassroots organizing, lobbying, media, working with volunteers, and work with political leaders.
  • Knowledge or experience within the renewable energy field, public policy centered in social equity, and city planning processes that integrate social equity considerations.
  • Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills. 
  • Demonstrated public speaking and media presentation ability.
  • Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers.
  • Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.
  • Experience in these aspects of advocacy campaigns is a plus:
    • planning and managing a state or regional level policy advocacy campaign;
    • working with attorneys and utilizing legal advocacy;
    • legislative lobbying;
    • media relations and strategic communications;
    • working with senior level political and business leaders;
    • working with citizens and volunteers to engage them in policy advocacy;
    • experience working with clean energy businesses, organized labor and disadvantaged communities is a plus
Compensation/Benefits: 

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.

Organization Info

Sierra Club

Overview
Headquarters: 
Oakland, CA, United States
Founded: 
1968
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

The purposes of the Sierra Club are to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 23 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 23 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Sierra Club
industry: 
Nonprofit