Climate and Clean Energy Program Manager

The Alaska Center • Anchorage, AK

2d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The CCE Program Manager oversees the design and implementation of advocacy strategies and campaigns around climate and clean energy for The Alaska Center and The Alaska Center Education Fund. They track and engage on issues in a variety of venues, including electric cooperative utilities, regulatory agencies, and the state legislature. They work collaboratively with the Advocacy Director to create campaign plans, manage and track campaign metrics, draft relevant grant proposals and reports, and hold leadership positions within coalitions. The CCE Program Manager is one of the leads on climate and clean energy issues facing Alaskans and works collaboratively with the Political Director around policy and legislative recommendations. The Program Manager ensures that campaigns and field plans engage community members who are closest to the issues and incorporate robust volunteer leadership development throughout the year. They build coalition relationships, hold leadership positions amid our coalitions, and manage organizational relationships with community leaders and energy experts.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience with grassroots organizing, electoral campaigns, civic engagement, or integrated voter engagement programs. Experience working directly with volunteers is preferred.
• Possess knowledge about climate and clean energy issues in Alaska.
• Commitment to understanding race, class, gender, and other equity issues in organizing and politics. Experience and commitment to strengthening racial justice, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization, in campaigns, and with partners.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work well independently and on a team.
• Ability to inspire action in others, lead by example, and instill purpose into daily campaign operations of the organization.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and solution-based approach in high pressure or difficult situations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Google-Suite platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, respond quickly to emerging opportunities, and be flexible to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Experience with Voter Action Network (VAN), EveryAction (EA) and affiliated databases.

Responsibilities

• Role model behavior and expectations to support cohesive, inclusive, impactful team culture.
• Help with annual and long-term priority and goal setting, and troubleshoot organizational issues that require a cross-departmental perspective as part of the Management Team.
• Provide input to develop and help track Advocacy budgets relating to climate and clean energy.
• Help draft grant proposals and reports related to climate and clean energy.
• Advise on what campaigns and issues AKC/EF should engage in and plan strategically for that engagement.
• Help develop and implement strategies to mobilize Alaskans to take action on climate and clean energy issues using a variety of tactics: community events, 1:1’s, calls, letters, petition signature gathering, canvassing, phone banking, in-person meetings, celebrations, etc.
• Help draft and track quantitative goals for monthly events, weekly volunteer contact and recruitment, and provide regular updates on campaign progress to staff, funders, and other interested stakeholders.
• Work with the Political Director to elect Utility Board Directors who share our values, manage organizational relationships with those elected leaders, and engage with Utility Board operations year round.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with volunteers, AK Center Members, and the communities we serve, with a focus on communities most impacted by the issues we work on, including Alaska Native, people of color, youth, and low-income communities;
• Represent The Alaska Center at community events and in coalition spaces to raise visibility and support for campaigns.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with volunteers, AK Center Members, and the communities we serve, with a focus on communities most impacted by the issues we work on, including Alaska Native, people of color, youth, and low-income communities;
• Elevate volunteer leaders to help shape and inform campaign goals, tactics, and strategies and ensure that the interests and vision of community members help shape our climate, clean air and water work.
• Help gather and elevate impactful stories from volunteers, community members, and other stakeholders, and share these through the organizations’ social media, emails, and in our narratives.

Benefits

• All Alaska Center staff have access to professional development opportunities, including training and support.
• The Alaska Center provides a supportive work environment with excellent benefits and incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees