Context: Provides primary oversight in developing and implementing field organizing efforts for the Sierra Club Resist campaign that builds grassroots power, by centering our work on the values of equity/inclusion/justice, increasing the number of people involved, leaders developed, and engagement of people with influence in developing and implementing organizing campaigns. Develops and determines organizing plan strategies and priorities. Plans, directs and manages all organizing aspects (financial, strategic) of assigned campaign or program. Oversees effective implementation and results.
Scope: The Resist Campaign National Field Coordinator is responsible for project management, overseeing and coordinating our efforts aimed at recruiting, engaging, and motivating large numbers of new people to take repeated action which will further Sierra Club’s federal Congressional policy program goals. Working with on-the-ground staff, identifies and develops volunteers to take on the role of team leaders and build grassroots power and networks. Identifies and builds alliances with other organizations which can influence decision-makers.
The Resist Campaign National Field Coordinator has overall program responsibility and provides experienced leadership and strategic planning, for the Sierra Club’s federal Congressional policy field program . Manages and monitors expenses, assigns priorities and timetables, plans and develops organizing strategies, and evaluates the success of the campaign or program. Evaluates changing conditions and modifies plans accordingly. Acts as a senior advisor to staff colleagues and volunteers. Represents the Sierra Club to government officials, the media, coalition partners and other organizations.
- Directs and project manages organizing activities of the Sierra Club’s federal Congressional policy field program and incorporate into organizing plans.
- Supports the media department with outreach activities, including: developing media outreach plans; serving as a Sierra Club spokesperson to local, regional, and national media outlets; and promotes volunteer media exposure.
- In support of the Resist Campaign), identifies opportunities to advance the Club’s conservation priorities through relationships with elected officials and via the Sierra Club’s federal Congressional policy field program.
- Represents the Sierra Club in regional and national coalitions and to the general public.
- Represents the Sierra Club to the media, public forums and venues, public education and media strategy.
- Supports and provides senior level professional expertise to local, regional, and national conservation volunteers and to fellow staff.
- Identifies and develops volunteers who will take work as part of a team and take on the role of team leaders to build our grassroots power and networks. Helps those leaders succeed by training and coaching them how to strategize, organize, inspire and motivate.
- Develops and supervises grasstop networks and cultivates relationships with public officials. Oversees development and implementation of lobby campaigns within their region and nationally.
- Introduces creative ideas and approaches for consideration. May handle some assignments beyond his/her home region for the good of the national organization.
- Performs miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned.
- 3 to 5 years' experience as a Field Organizer, or in a comparable position in another organization which includes substantial experience planning and managing grassroots conservation campaigns, including strategy, grassroots organizing, lobbying, media, program/employee management, budget planning and management and work with political leaders.
- Substantial experience in the strategic planning and direction of campaigns and programs.
- Demonstrated effective oversight in implementing campaign plans.
- Expert knowledge within the environmental field, which includes in-depth knowledge and background in specific issue areas of the environmental field applicable to the conservation campaign.
- Comfort with and experience using data bases including VAN and Salesforce.
- Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking and media presentation ability.
- Substantial experience, demonstrated skill and ability, in local and regional media relations. Includes effective television and radio presence, knowledge of media technologies including video, radio, and print production processes.
- Prior experience and/or demonstrated ability in project management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability in lobbying
- Substantial experience and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers.
- Some travel required.
- Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.
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.