Description
Context: Builds grassroots power, by leading the implementation of
organizing campaigns that will increase the number of people involved, leaders
trained, and engagement of people with influence to achieve Sierra Club
conservation goals. Carries out organizing strategies and activities for
assigned campaign or programs. Participates in the development of strategies
and priorities.
Scope: The Wyss Fellow Associate Organizing Representative will help
coordinate a broad, organizing effort on land conservation issues throughout
Washington State and will collaborate with Sierra Club staff and volunteer
leaders in development of organizing campaigns or program strategy and
implementation.
The Wyss Fellow Associate Organizing Representative is responsible for
recruiting, engaging, and motivating large numbers of new people to take
repeated action which will further Sierra Club’s land conservation goals in
Washington State. This work will include developing and strengthening
relationships with public officials and tribal nations, and organizing
communities across the state to protect Washington’s wildlands and preserve
critical habitat for threatened and endangered species.
This position is supported through the Wyss Fellows program, which is designed
to develop future conservation leaders. As part of the program, the Fellow
will have the opportunity to participate in training and other professional
development activities. To learn more, go to www.wyssfoundation.org/fellows.
Job Activities:
- Works independently or with staff or volunteer leads to develop strong Sierra Club presence in Washington State on lands conservation campaigns or programs. Collaborates in developing organizing campaign or program strategies.
- Coordinates the identification, recruitment and organizing of volunteers both in Sierra Club and other groups around priority campaigns. Seeks opportunities to advance the Sierra Club’s equity values through new partnerships and engagement strategies where appropriate.
- Engages people and develops volunteer leadership in both social and environmental advocacy activities that will create strong environmental communities and build power at the community, state, and national level.
- Develops and implements a variety of engagement strategies including online and face-to-face social networks to support Sierra Club cause.
- Maintains and develops new partnerships with groups who share common goals and values.
- Represents Sierra Club to the public and in the media, including helping to develop public education and media strategy.
- Develops positive working relationships with existing coalitions on campaign issues; works to build and sustain issue coalitions.
- 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.
- Provides information, research, and other assistance to Sierra Club leaders, staff, or departments, the public, and others about the campaigns and priority issues.
- Develops grasstop networks and cultivates relationships with public officials. Lobbies public officials on administrative issues of importance to Sierra Club’s land conservation objectives.
- Coordinates preparation of special reports, other publications, action alerts, or newsletter articles.
- Attends various issue committee and regional conservation meetings.
- Coordinates and measures success of activities with manager and campaign leads to ensure progress towards the campaign's mission and goals.
- Performs miscellaneous duties as directed.
- Seasonal Activities: Heavier seasonal workloads may occur as a result of project deadlines, staff absences and vacancies, and during peak activity periods. Occasional weekend and/or evening may be work required.
Knowledge and Skills:
- 1 plus years’ experience working with volunteers to plan and implement grassroots campaigns in the environmental movement, political campaigns, or other, similar organizations.
- Knowledge of current environmental issues affecting lands and wildlife in Washington, including demonstrated interest in lands and/or wildlife issues and familiarity with relevant administrative processes.
- Ability to work independently, cooperatively and effectively with public, staff and volunteers. Strong ability to network, build trust, and build working relationships.
- Has current contacts or the ability to develop contacts with environmental coalition partners in Washington State.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Requires occasional travel, once public health conditions allow. A valid drivers’ license and satisfactory driving record is required.
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.
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 5 exempt position.
Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Sierra Club employees are
not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
(PSLF) Program.
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 Human Resources 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
diversity.
Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.
Location
Seattle, WA, USA
Category
External
Posted
2020-10-18 00:00