Campaign Organizing Strategist

Campaign Organizing Strategist

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, staff, and partners rooted in inclusion and aligned with the Jemez Principles of Democratic Organizing 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 in producing 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.

Job Activities Include But Are Not Limited To :

• Campaign Strategy and Implementation : Works closely with the Campaign Manager, Chapter Director, and Campaign teams to design the creation of state or multi-state strategic planning, and facilitates the organizing strategy, balancing national and state Sierra Club priorities. Works to incorporate key state and chapter stakeholders, including volunteers, to create and implement a campaign of the overarching strategic plan. This includes leading the creation of multi-issue state campaign plans, organizing tactics, conducting or overseeing research, developing engagement strategies, facilitating organizing meetings, volunteer integration, and developing and leveraging partnerships. Tracks policy and regulatory proceedings in the state that are relevant to a specific campaign, identifies opportunities for engagement, mobilization, or intervention. Ensuring that campaigns are rooted in equity and justice and inclusive of frontline and directly impacted communities. May be asked to consult or support on budget, fundraising, and large scale strategic planning.
• Campaign Team Leadership : Creates a state (or multi-state) campaign team space to support and coach organizers, track campaign progress, and create a positive team culture with the support and guidance of the manager. Guides team members to develop campaign plans to achieve outcomes in the state. Ensures that organizers have access to resources and uses expertise to support the training team to develop and facilitate training on the craft of organizing and key campaigning skills. Supports organizers to effectively deliver on grassroots campaigns which win real victories and build the grassroots power of Sierra Club. Works with the Campaign team to determine and track metrics and progress towards campaign goals, provides metric guidance and support.
• Collaboration : Builds a healthy, mutually accountable relationship with Chapter staff and volunteers to carry out Sierra Club priorities. Communicates clear expectations, capacity, and works in strategic alignment to accomplish Sierra Club's priority goals. Prioritizes relationships with volunteer leaders and coordinates with other Sierra Club stakeholders as needed.
• Volunteer Leadership Development : Support the development of a comprehensive volunteer development strategy to support volunteers from onboarding to leadership through training, coaching, and mentorship. Coordinate with state staff to support volunteer leadership development and organizing metrics. Identify and develop new and existing volunteers to support as they assume new leadership roles and build Sierra Club's grassroots power and extend outreach into communities. Supports and trains volunteers on organizing skills and developing issue expertise. Develop volunteer leaders who are skillful at facilitating effective, healthy teams.
• Strategic Local Representation of Sierra Club : In coordination with state and Chapter staff and volunteers, develop or participate in strategic communication and grasstop engagement strategies and metrics. Represents Sierra Club priorities to public officials, partner organizations, and to the media. Maintains positive relationships with strategic partners, coalitions, members of the media, grassroots leaders, elected officials, and government officials when strategic and aligns with the strategic priorities in the state. As needed, serves as Sierra Club spokesperson to media outlets and promotes volunteer and partner organization media exposure.
• Build and Participate on Teams : Build, maintain, and participate on teams to advance state level specific campaign work and Chapter organization building. Develop volunteer leaders who are skillful at facilitating effective, healthy teams.

The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate The Following Skills, Experience, And Competencies :

The Strongest Candidates Will Also Demonstrate The Following Skills, Experience, And Competencies :

$75,000 - $75,000 a year

The starting salary range for this position is $75,000, annually. This position is supported through an issue-restricted source of funding. There is a probability, but not certainty, of renewal of this funding. This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit and is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract between Sierra Club and Progressive Workers Union or Sierra Employee Alliance, depending on location. The Sierra Club offers a 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 3, exempt, represented position. Sierra Club values the expertise and talents of foreign nationals. Sierra Club sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met, based on immigration laws and organizational needs. Such sponsorship is at the discretion of the Department Head and Sierra Club People Department in consultation with the employee's manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce belonging.