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Title | Campaign Representative, Beyond Coal |
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Job Title: Campaign Representative, Beyond Coal Department: Conservation, Beyond Coal Campaign Location: Ohio Reports to: Midwest Director, Beyond Coal Campaign Context: Plans and implements the strategies and activities of the Beyond Coal Campaign at the state level in the assigned state of Ohio. Scope: The Campaign Representative is responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of the Beyond Coal Campaign strategies and activities in Ohio. Collaborates with and coordinates the Campaign’s activities with the state Chapter, volunteers, and appropriate staffing resources. Develops strategies, implements state level work plans, communicates priorities and benchmarks, provides leadership, promotes participation, and reports on campaign effectiveness. Represents the Sierra Club to government officials, the media, business and community leaders, allies and other organizations, and the public. Job Activities: 1. Plans and carries out activities for the Beyond Coal campaign. Participates in the development of a strategic campaign plan, goals, and objectives for North Carolina. Implements the state level aspects of a strategic campaign. Collaborates with Sierra Club's Environmental Law Program, the state Chapter, Communications department, Organizing and Online Organizing capacities, Sierra Club's programs, and volunteer leadership to ensure the execution of a state based campaign to move the state off of coal to renewable energy and energy efficiency. 2. Provides professional expertise; guides and supports staff and volunteers. Provides conservation training and motivation to staff and volunteers. 3. Works to develop and ensure that volunteers assume meaningful roles in the program/campaign. 4. Coordinates media outreach activities related to the campaign/program. Serves as Sierra Club spokesperson to media outlets and promotes volunteer media exposure. 5. Writes, edits, and reviews educational and advocacy materials. 6. Represents the Sierra Club to the general public and to strategic allies. 7. Assists with donor communications, cultivation, and solicitation under the direction of senior Coal Campaign and Advancement (fundraising) staff. 8. Reports on progress toward established goals and the effectiveness of campaign strategies. 9. Introduces creative ideas and approaches for consideration. 10. Handles miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned. Knowledge and Skills: -- Bachelors degree in an environmental or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. -- At least 3 years experience in the planning and implementation of campaigns, which includes strategy, organizing, media relations, and contacts with political and business leaders. -- Expert knowledge of energy solution issues. Knowledge of renewable energy industry and economics. -- Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking and media presentation ability. -- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with volunteers. -- Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required. We would appreciate your participation in a brief survey about the position you are applying for and about yourself. Your responses will be completely anonymous and will be held completely confidential. Take our short survey here. Note: Due to high traffic, the survey sometimes gets overloaded, transferring the user to the main site instead of the survey page. Please try again at a later time if this happens. Your effort is greatly appreciated. Please send cover letter and resume to resumes@sierraclub.org. To ensure proper routing of your application, please specify job code Campaign Rep, Coal (OH) - SCOH 50-11 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. Note: Positions remain online until they are filled. If you are applying for more than one job, a resume and cover letter are required for each position. |