Associate Organizing Representative, Beyond Coal

Job Title: Associate Organizing Representative, Beyond Coal

Department: Conservation

Location: Georgia

Reports to: Field Organizing Manager

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 with the Beyond Coal Campaign in Georgia. Carries out organizing strategies and activities for assigned campaign or programs. Participates in the development of strategies and priorities.

Scope: The 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 targeted campaign or program goals. 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 Associate Organizing Representative coordinates a broad, volunteer-based citizen education effort on conservation issues throughout the region. Collaborates in development of organizing campaign or program strategy and implementation, including developing strong grassroots networks. Works closely with relevant Climate Recovery Campaign team leads or Program leadership to assure organizing plans carries out campaign priorities.

Job Activities:

1. Works independently or with staff to develop strong Sierra Club committees and presence in the region on campaign or programs. Collaborates in developing organizing campaign or program strategies.

2. Coordinates the identification, recruitment and organizing of volunteers both in Sierra Club and other groups around priority campaign. Seeks opportunities to advance the Sierra Club's diversity initiatives through new partnerships and engagement strategies where appropriate.

a. 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.

b. Develops and implements a variety of engagement strategies including on-line and face-to-face social networks to support Sierra Club cause.

c. Maintains and develops new partnerships with affinity groups who share many common goals and values.

3. Represents Sierra Club to the public and in the media, including developing public education and media strategy.

4. Develops positive working relationships with existing coalitions on campaign issues; works to build and sustain issue coalitions.

5. 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.

6. Provides information, research, and other assistance to Sierra Club leaders, the public and others about the campaigns and priority issues. Provides support to other internal departments for campaign synergy:

a. Communications Department in the implementation of media and public outreach communications.

b. Advancement Department in the development of effective relationships with donors and foundations within or with an interest in the assigned communities.

c. National Political Program to advance the Club's conservation priorities through relationships with elected officials and via electoral campaigns

7. Develops grasstop networks and cultivates relationships with public officials Lobbies public officials on issues of importance to Sierra Club.

8. Coordinates preparation of special reports and other publications and alerts.

9. Attends various issue committee and regional conservation meetings.

10. Coordinates and measures success of activities with manager and campaign leads to ensure progress towards the campaign's mission and goals.

11. 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 work required.

Knowledge and Skills:

-- B.A./B.S. degree in Environmental Studies, Political Science or a closely related field.

-- 1 plus years' experience in the environmental field that includes research and organizing campaigns, press relations and public speaking.

-- Good written and oral communication skills.

-- Prior experience and ability writing training and information materials.

-- Prior experience and knowledge of either the legislative or administrative process.

-- Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers.

-- Requires extensive travel.

-- Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.

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Please send cover letter and resume to resumes@sierraclub.org. To ensure proper routing of your application, please specify job code Assoc. Organizing Rep, Coal (GA) - SCGA 62-11 in the subject line. Please do not add or modify anything else beside job code in the subject line.

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.

The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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