Legislative Political Director
Legislative Political Director
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Job Description
Job Title: Legislative & Political Director
Chapter: North Carolina Chapter
Location: Hybrid based in RaleighDurhamChapel Hill NC
Reports to: Chapter Director
Context: 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 NC Chapter of Sierra Club supports volunteer grassroots advocacy at the state and local levels and along with NC environmental and social justice organizations is helping lead efforts to advance policies that protect the states air and water public lands and those suffering from the disparate impacts of climate change.
Scope:The Legislative & Political Director builds the Chapters power and influence in cooperation with the volunteer leadership through delivery of legislative and electoral grassroots advocacy efforts. Recruits organizes and supports volunteer efforts maintains governmental and political contacts evaluates legislation makes strategic recommendations related to legislation and political endorsements. Supports fundraising for Sierra Club North Carolina Political Action Committee (PAC) to support or oppose state and local candidates for elected office.
This is a hybrid position that requires frequent inperson meetings as well as occasional instate travel.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Legislative Strategy. Plans coordinates and implements the Chapters legislative strategies as approved by the Chapter leadership. Represents the Chapter to elected and appointed officials. Contacts and meets with other individuals and groups having similar positions in order to rally support/opposition for bills initiatives laws or resolutions. Plans and coordinates meetings between members and elected officials to discuss legislative issues and proposals and allow for officials to hear and consider member concerns.
- Legislative Lobbying. Monitors studies and researches proposed legislation to determine possible effects on the environment and makes appropriate recommendations. Confers with legislators and officials to emphasize merits or weaknesses of specific bills to influence passage defeat or amendment of measure or introduction of legislation that defend and advance environmental protection. Prepares and presents testimony at appropriate legislative hearings.
- Political Campaigns. Plans coordinates supports and implements the Chapters political program as approved by the Chapter leadership including endorsements and conducting election campaign activities. Ensures compliance with Sierra Club policy and federal and state laws related to election activities including management and administration of the Chapters state Political Action Committee (PAC) and related reporting requirements. Coordinates with the Sierra Club national political team as needed.
- Political Accountability. Monitors and records voting patterns of elected officials regarding environmental legislation. Informs and educates the public as to the position taken by elected officials.
- Volunteer Recruitment and Leadership Development. Trains informs and motivates volunteers and other Chapter staff to enable them to activate others in efforts to influence legislative and regulatory decisions and in the political process. Participates in the development of educational informational materials in regard to the Chapters legislative and political grassroots efforts.
- Policy Messaging & Communications. Works with Sierra Club staff and volunteers to develop a consistent clear state policy legislative and political message that is being communicated to the public. Communicates with the media to state the Sierra Clubs view on specific state political matters including endorsements and campaign efforts.
- Advance Sierra Club North Carolinas Cultural Transformation Goals. Supports implementation of the Chapters efforts to cultivate an environment that benefits from a broad coalition of identities reflecting the richness of cultures across North Carolina. Seeks and creates opportunities to affirm the belonging of partners and members through political and policy work.
- Miscellaneous. Travel is required for staff meetings volunteer group meetings statewide political and legislative functions and other meetings and events deemed relevant to the duties of the job. Meetings and other work outside of regular business hours including weekends and evenings is required. Heavier workloads may occur as a result of deadlines and during peak activity periods.
The successful candidate must have the following skills and experience:
- Substantial subject matter expertise in environmental policy political science or both. Prior experience and effectiveness in lobbying and election campaigns. Clear understanding and knowledge of the legislative and political process.
- Experience working with political and legislative tools and tactics. Strong candidates will have experience using legislative and political tools such as polling virtual phone banking open source event hosting social media fundraising and power mapping. Experience and competency using Microsoft Office applications Google drive and constituent database management applications such as the Voter Activation Network (VAN) Salesforce and Quorum.
- Strong analytical skills. Ability and willingness to conduct strategic outreach. Successful candidates will show a strong desire to engage in collaboration conduct outreach and build networks throughout the organization and the state.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers.
- 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 cando attitude a sense of humor and authentic kindness wherever you go.
The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following experience skills and competencies:
- A deep knowledge and understanding of North Carolinas unique legislative and political landscape.
- Extensive experience working with members of the media in advocacy and political contexts.
- Experience and a deep understanding of the rules laws and guidelines as it relates to political work in North Carolina both advocacy and electoral.
- Can recognize where work needs to be done and fill the gaps. Selfmotivated; can work independently as well as part of a team.
- Fast learner who can quickly absorb distill and communicate to diverse audiences new and often complex information
$90000 $90000 a year
Compensation and Benefits
The salary for this position is $90000 annually.
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 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 employees manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce belonging.
To Apply
The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit qualifications lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color creed religion national origin immigration status socioeconomic status ancestry age size sex sexual orientation gender gender identity familial status veteran status disability AIDS/HIV status medical condition prior conviction arrest history traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black Indigenous and other minoritized groups; women; queer transgender gender nonconforming and gender fluid people.
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