Field Organizer
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Richmond, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title: Temporary Field Organizer
Department: Virginia Chapter
Location: Hybrid ability to work in Richmond office 2 days per week
Reports To: Chapter Director
Supervises: N/A
Duration: 6 months
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 700 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 Temporary Field Organizer is responsible for engaging and motivating large numbers of people to take action on behalf of key Sierra Club Virginia Chapter strategic priorities associated with the deployment of renewable energy and building an affordable energy future for Virginia families. The Organizer regularly engages with Sierra Club volunteers and leaders to build engaging in-person events conduct phone and text banks to support critical actions and attends community events/meetings/festivals to build support for our strategic priorities. The Organizer regularly works outside the office and regularly communicates outside of traditional business hours. The organizer must be willing to travel and must be able to communicate work effectively to senior management.
Works independently and with staff to devise and implement activities on behalf of Sierra Club Virginia Chapters strategic objectives associated with renewable affordable energy systems.
Identifies recruits and organizes volunteers both in Sierra Club and other groups to take public action in support of our objectives.
Develops builds attendance for and manages in-person events activities rallies and educational opportunities such as town halls ahead of key moments.
Participates in coalition spaces ensuring that Sierra Clubs goals align with those of key partners and stakeholders.
Identifies and develops volunteers who will build our grassroots power and networks.
Helps those leaders succeed by training and coaching them on how to strategize organize inspire and motivate.
Reports on and measures success of activities to manager to ensure progress towards strategic goals.
Excellent verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas and easily strike up conversation with diverse groups of people. Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for persuasive communication with individuals on a daily basis including at in-person events and online.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in an action-oriented office.
Ability to work independently cooperatively and effectively with the public staff and volunteers. Strong ability to network build trust and build strong working relationships.
Able to travel as needed. Valid drivers license satisfactory driving record and proof of auto insurance required.
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 can-do attitude a sense of humor and authentic kindness wherever you go.
1 year of experience working with volunteers in the environmental movement political campaigns or other similar organizations to plan and implement grassroots campaigns.
Excellent writing and editing skills. Demonstrated skill in writing and producing newsletters action forms etc.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $36000 - $38000 for 6 month term.
This is a category 99 exempt non-represented temporary 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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Sierra Club has grown to become America's largest grassroots environmental advocacy organization--and also one of its most effective. The Sierra Club promotes outdoor activities and environmental activism on both the local and national levels through political lobbying, education, out ... View more
