Campaign Organizer

Sierra Club•Chicago, IL

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of togetherness. 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 inequity, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our democracy. 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 is comprised of staff across the country and a network of local chapters that support our grassroots engagement. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with two labor unions representing more than half of our employees.

Requirements

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 door-to-door, phone, and text contacts.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in action-oriented office.
Ability to work independently, cooperatively and effectively with public, staff and volunteers.
Strong ability to network, build trust and working relationships.
Able to travel as needed.
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.
Proficient computer skills including social networking sites, word processing, and database software.
Committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility.
Easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.
See mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey.
Carry a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go.

Nice To Haves

1+ year of experience working with volunteers in the environmental movement, political campaigns, or other, similar organizations to plan and implement grassroots campaigns.
Has current contacts or has the ability to develop contacts with environmental coalition partners in the same key media market, or comparable background.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Demonstrated skill in writing and producing newsletters.

Responsibilities

Recruiting, engaging, and motivating large numbers of new people to take action on behalf of Sierra Club endorsed candidates.
Identifying and developing volunteers to take on the role of team leaders and build grassroots power and networks.
Engaging in direct voter contact.
Regularly working outside of the office and without direct supervision to communicate with volunteers and voters.
Traveling to relevant communities and locations to implement campaign activities.
Devising and implementing campaign activities on behalf of Sierra Club endorsed candidates.
Identifying, recruiting and organizing volunteers both in Sierra Club and other groups around assigned campaign(s).
Seeking opportunities to advance the Sierra Club’s diversity initiatives through new partnerships and engagement strategies where appropriate.
Engaging people and developing volunteer leadership in both social and environmental advocacy activities that will create strong environmental communities and build power at the community, state, and national level.
Developing and implementing a variety of engagement strategies including on-line and face-to-face to develop networks to support Sierra Club goals.
Maintaining and developing new partnerships with affinity groups who share many common goals and values.
Planning and implementing visibility, media and community outreach events to generate public support for Sierra Club endorsed candidates and our issue positions.
Identifying and developing 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.
Training and coaching volunteers on how to strategize, organize, inspire and motivate.
Coordinating and measuring success of activities with manager and campaign or program leads to ensure progress towards the campaign's mission and goals.