Campaign Organizing Strategist

Sierra Club•Philadelphia, PA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees. The Campaign Organizing Strategist is responsible for designing the campaign organizing component of strategic planning in collaboration with the manager and Chapter Director. The Campaign Organizing Strategist supports the planning and coordination of campaigns which win real victories and build the grassroots power to accomplish Sierra Club priorities, which are: to address climate disruption, transform the energy economy, protect communities from pollution, ensure access to the outdoors for all and protect our lands, water and wildlife. The Chapter(s) is a crucial partner for the Campaign Organizing Strategist to successfully carry out strategic plans. The Campaign Organizing Strategist works closely aligned with volunteers, partners, and staff across states, while harnessing all of the strategic levers of Sierra Club including legal, communications, digital strategies and subject matter/campaign expertise. The Campaign Organizing Strategist coordinates and guides the team of organizers and volunteer teams, ensuring successful implementation of campaign goals, and robust collaboration in alignment with and supported by the manager. The Campaign Organizing Strategist will work with state leadership to develop state based, regional, and local strategies, coordinate implementation plans with the field teams, communicate priorities and track metric benchmarks. The Campaign Organizing Strategist provides leadership to volunteer and staff organizers in the state(s), fosters volunteer leadership and shapes the leadership ladder, participates to produce educational materials, presentations and reports, research, testifies, lobbies and develops subject matter expertise on relevant topics. The Campaign Organizing Strategist is empowered to represent the Sierra Club to government officials, the media and other organizations, including coalition spaces.

Requirements

Campaign Leadership : Substantial experience as a field organizer, campaign strategist, and/orleading 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.
Strategy Development and Campaign Planning : 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.
Effective Communication: 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.
Team Building: 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.
Data Practices: 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.
Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.
Uplifting and additive. 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.

Nice To Haves

Issue Expertise: Knowledge of environmental and energy issues, and either expertise or an ability to develop expertise in state energy, climate justice, and/or conservation areas.
Political Expertise: 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.
Tech Competency: 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.