Chapter Coordinator
Chapter Coordinator
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23-08-2025
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Job Title: Chapter Coordinator
Department: San Gorgonio Chapter
Location: Riverside CA
Reports To: Chapter Director
Supervises: N/A
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.
Scope:The Chapter Coordinator is a hybrid role providing essential communication and development functions ; as well as volunteer organizing and support for Sierra Club San Gorgonio Chapters advocacy campaigns the Freight Coalition project and volunteer and membership programs.
Job activities include but are not limited to:
- Overall - Advancing Sierra Club Climate Justice Mission
- Actively seeks opportunities to advance the Sierra Clubs commitment to equity inclusion diversity and justice through equitable internal processes and communications with members supporters and partners.
- 50% - Administration & Operations
- Coordinate with the Chapter Leadership and Director on social media strategy and outreach for the Chapter and the Freight Coalition campaign work
- Develop Marketing Cloud email alerts alongside chapter leadership to engage volunteers on time-sensitive issues
- Create schedule and post engaging and relevant social media content and curate the Chapters social media accounts and the Freight Coalition accounts with Chapter Director approval
- Build and maintain lists reports and other digital databases in Salesforce for purposes of both advocacy and coalition building deliverables for Freight Coalition work.
- Supports Chapter volunteer and donor events both virtual and in person
- Supports Chapter Director in monitoring and managing Chapter general email inbox and phone line serving as the 2nd point of contact for public and member requests
- 50% - Volunteer Organizing
- In coordination with other volunteers and staff organizes Chapter events including advocacy and social events volunteer orientations film screenings and training and supports Chapter Director in fundraising events.
- Participates in recruiting screening and training potential volunteers. Connects them to campaigns our Groups and programs based on their interest.
- Freight Coalition organizing - under direction of Chapter Director works with Freight Coalition partners to organize volunteers and plan events.
- Serves as the primary staff contact for volunteer teams as assigned including Freight Coalition team
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
- Ability to interact effectively with volunteers members staff press and the general public.
- Ability to work comfortably and collaboratively in a small team.
- Proficient in standard office software suites - MS Office; Google Workspace - Word Slides Spreadsheets and database management.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Verbal and written language skills.
- At least 18 months of experience (volunteer or paid) in community/neighborhood organizing and warehouse-issue advocacy
- Ability to travel within the San Gorgonio Chapter region up to 25% of the time and work flexible hours for community events outside of regular business hours
- Committed to 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 can-do attitude a sense of humor and authentic kindness wherever you go.
The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following experience skills and competencies:
- Functional understanding of the regulatory agencies around warehouse issues (SCAQMD SCAG municipalities RCTC WRCOG CARB Caltrans)
- Experience project managing in small teams
- Experience with CRM software system (Salesforce or similar)
- Experience with virtual and in-person events planning
- Understanding of warehouse policy areas (truck routes good neighbor policies air quality land-use labor)
- Experience training and/or coordinating volunteers
- Biliterate Spanish language skills.
- Native Spanish speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Experience with social media including: Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok and YouTube and emerging platforms.
$62000 - $62000 a year
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $62000 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 6 non-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 non-conforming and gender fluid people.
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