Context: The Conservation Program Coordinator implements the programs as directed by the Chapter Director. This position seeks to increase the capacity of the chapter by engaging volunteers in activities that further the chapter’s mission, designing and implementing educational campaigns to achieve measurable results towards the chapter’s goals.
Scope: Carries out the conservation program priorities and goals of the Chapter Executive Committee, as directed by the Chapter Director. Provides support as needed for chapter operations, volunteer support, and fundraising. This is a full-time position for two years with the opportunity to extend depending on the availability of funding. Position is based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi and serves all Hawaiian Islands.
- Supports the Director in implementing the short and long term strategic, programmatic, and financial goals of the Chapter.
- Works with volunteers in the planning and implementation of core conservation efforts and programs, including clean energy, clean water, natural resource conservation, solid waste reduction, and outdoor education.
- Designs and implements effective conservation and education programs that achieve the chapter’s goals and priorities.
- Engages supporters in effective advocacy, public education, and awareness-raising activities to achieve campaign goals.
- Recruits, motivates, and supports volunteers to further the goals and priorities of the chapter, including training volunteers on the effective use of communication tools.
- Attends and facilitates meetings, events, and other opportunities for engaging members, supporters, and the public.
- Cultivates partnerships with peer organizations that reflect the chapter’s priorities and goals.
- Supports the various outdoor education programs of the chapter, including group outings programs, High School Hikers, and Hawaii Service Trip Program, with communications, outreach, and networking.
- Supports implementation of the chapter’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
- Supports the operational efficiency of the chapter, including maintenance of our database, website, social media, and other community relations tools.
- Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by Director.
- At least 1-3 years of experience in grassroots community organizing, volunteer support and training, and coalition building.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Extremely meticulous, results-focused, and proficient with complex details.
- Specialized knowledge and background in specific issue areas related to assigned programs and campaigns, as well as fundamental community organizing principles.
- Existing relationships to communities in Hawaiʻi directly affected by the Sierra Club’s work in the Hawaiian Islands.
- Ability to travel frequently between the Hawaiian Islands, as well as outside the Hawaiian Islands as needed.
- Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with diverse volunteers and in large and small groups.
- Highly self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently towards goals.
- Committed to the Sierra Club’s goals towards diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice at all levels of our organization.
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 6 non-exempt position.