Chapter Director

Sierra Club•Owensboro, KY

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Kentucky Chapter Director helps develop and carry out the policies, priorities, and objectives of the Sierra Club in the state. This work is done in close partnership with the Executive Committee for the assigned areas of chapter programs and operations. These assigned areas include but are not limited to conservation, political and legislative programs, equity and inclusion, fundraising, volunteer development, member services, administration, budgeting and financial management, and media relations. The director manages other chapter staff. The director represents the Chapter and the Sierra Club to government officials, the media, business and community leaders, donors, allies, other organizations, and the public. Evening and weekend work is often required.

Requirements

Experience in grassroots organizing, training, motivating volunteer teams, coalition building and lobbying.
Budget Development and Management. Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
Fundraising experience. Excellent donor relations skills and understanding of the funding community.
Skillful and Effective Communicator. Organizational conflict resolution experience and committed communication skills.
Strategic Planning and Assessment: Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategic plans, communicate changes effectively, build consensus, monitor transitions, and evaluate results.
Committed to evolution. 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.
Uplifting and additive. Sees mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspires others along the journey. Carries a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go.
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Experience navigating multiple funding streams and complex budgets is a plus.
Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies, and volunteers.
A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.
Track record of supporting diverse individuals and teams to surface and navigate conflict towards generative outcomes.
Track record of accomplishing strategic planning and assessment in ways that develop leadership and teams towards shared outcomes.
Board and Organizational Governance. Non-profit management and/or Board experience.
Expertise in the practice of cultural competency and sensitivity to the social, economic, and other barriers impacting minority populations in the state, at the moment of prioritizing and developing short and long term campaign plans/goals.
Issue area expertise: Experience in energy, climate, and/or environmental policy. Experience and knowledge of state and federal legislative processes; relationships with media, elected officials, lobbyists.
Media Skills. Excellent communications skills including media strategy and public speaking.
Excellent computer skills and familiarity with online communications and office productivity tools.
Growth Mindset. Exceptional curiosity, critical thinking, and clarity.

Responsibilities

Facilitates and contributes to the development of the Chapter’s short- and long-term strategic, programmatic, and financial goals in coordination with the Executive Committee, relevant Chapter leaders, and the Deputy Regional Field Director.
Develops annual fundraising goals and budget, evaluates Chapter performance, and implements fundraising strategies including direct mail, digital fundraising, events, grant writing, and donor stewardship.
Recruits and builds volunteer teams based on programmatic and operational priorities, ensuring pathways for volunteer leadership development.
Recruits, hires, assigns work to, and manages staff to meet state-based goals, leading staff in assigned operational or program areas, and conducting performance appraisals.
Oversees Chapter compliance with Sierra Club policies, legal requirements, and employment practices, and supports volunteer leaders in broader program compliance.
Coordinates and implements media, public relations, and digital strategies with volunteers and relevant staff.
Works with the Executive Committee in the implementation of organizational effectiveness and supports the recruitment and retention of volunteer leaders.
Engages in outreach and coalition-building, ensuring Chapter participation in meetings and events, and building relationships with community leaders, coalitions, organizations, and officials.
Attends Chapter meetings and regional coordination meetings as needed.
Assists Chapter Committees and Issue Chairs in the planning and implementation of core conservation efforts and programs.