Campaign Manager, Solano County

Greenbelt Alliance • Solano County, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Greenbelt Alliance is seeking a Climate Resilience Campaign Manager to serve as the primary field representative for their Solano County work. This role will support local efforts to shape a future for the county that includes vibrant, affordable cities, a thriving agricultural community, and protected ecosystems. The position involves managing the Solano Together coalition, identifying and supporting new and ongoing Solano projects focused on climate resilience and adaptation, and fostering partnerships across the county. This is an opportunity to lead a high-profile campaign and coalition, ideal for someone energized by connecting and coalition building, passionate about political advocacy and community organizing, and who enjoys taking action when needed. The role requires frequent interaction with the press and public officials, and periodic attendance at evening and weekend in-person meetings or events. Greenbelt Alliance operates on a hybrid work schedule based on the location of primary work responsibilities, with offices in Oakland, CA.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in community organizing, coalition building, campaign management, or government/legislative affairs
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, agency staff, and community stakeholders
• Experience managing multi-partner projects with competing deadlines, including budget oversight
• Strong public speaking and writing skills, with comfort serving as a spokesperson to press and public audiences
• Ability to regularly and reliably attend in-person meetings and events across Solano county
• Availability for evening and weekend meetings and events, as needed
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Existing authorization from the federal government to work lawfully in the United States of America (US citizenship, US permanent residency, or any other type of unexpired work authorization visa issued by the federal government).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with land use, housing, or environmental policy advocacy
• Familiarity with Solano County's political landscape, local government structures, and/or the California Forever development
• Experience supervising staff, fellows, or volunteers
• Spanish or other bilingual skills
• Background in sea level rise, climate adaptation, or resilience planning

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Solano Together Coalition, including workplan implementation, budget oversight, and planning and facilitating regular Coalition meetings, driving strategic action and follow-through.
• Partner with the Greenbelt Alliance marketing and communications team to produce compelling social media, web, email, and print content for Coalition audiences.
• Build and sustain relationships with local elected officials, agency staff, and community stakeholders.
• Serve as a public-facing spokesperson, engaging press and community groups on the Coalition's positions and priorities as well as representing the organization and the Solano Together Coalition at public meetings and other events.
• Support volunteer trainings, canvassing, tabling, and outreach events.
• Advance the Solano Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Project through public engagement and event support.
• Cultivate new and existing partnerships to expand climate resilience work across the county.
• Supervise and mentor at least one part-time Resilience Fellow.

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance policy
• 50% Employer-Paid Insurance policies for dependents
• Generous Paid Time-Off package, including Vacation Days, Sick Days, and Floating Holidays
• Up to 14 paid holidays off, including Winter Break
• Professional development and training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level