Associate Organizing Representative, Beyond Coal – Springfield, IL
Title: Associate Organizing Representative, Beyond Coal
Location: Springfield, IL (Flexible, Central Illinois)
Hours and Compensation: Full Time, 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.
Posted on: September 14, 2011
Summary of Position/Organization Overview
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 the goals of Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign. Participates in the development of and carries out organizing strategies and activities for the Beyond Coal campaign.
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.
Description/Responsibilities
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 work. Seeks opportunities to advance the Sierra Club’s diversity initiatives through new partnerships and engagement strategies where appropriate.
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:
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.
Qualifications/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.
How to Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to [email protected]. To ensure proper routing of your application, please specify job code Assoc. Organizing Rep, Coal (IL) – SCIL 77-11 in the subject line.
http://www.sierraclub.org/careers/conservation/Associate-Organizing-Representative-Beyond-Coal.aspx
