Green Schools Campaign Senior Organizer/Manager

THE ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION•Washington, DC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Green Schools Campaign (GSC) Senior Organizer/Manager is responsible for the management and expansion of Climate Reality’s Green Schools Campaign (GSC) program, which develops the leadership, advocacy, and grassroots organizing skills of young people to spearhead initiatives to transition K-12 schools in the United States to 100% clean energy. This position will engage with high school student leaders, trained Climate Reality Leaders, chapter members, GSC Youth Advisory Board and working group members, and organizations interested in advancing this work. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading program strategic planning, assisting GSC teams with developing and implementing campaign plans, coaching and mentoring, fostering peer-to-peer relationships, developing skills-building workshops and materials, recruiting and onboarding new GSC student leaders and adult allies, and managing the program Slack channel and social media accounts. Additionally, this position will be responsible for tracking the program metrics and budget, reporting, and ensuring compliance with Climate Reality’s Youth Engagement Policy. This is a full time, exempt, benefits-eligible, grant funded, term limited position currently funded through December 31, 2026. The Climate Reality Project offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with staff working from our office in downtown Washington, DC at least two days per week to enable and encourage collaboration within and among teams. Currently reporting to the Reducing Emissions Campaign Manager, the Green Schools Campaign Senior Organizer/Manager may oversee part time undergraduate or graduate fellows or interns. This position will be a part of the Campaigns team. This position is within a union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific terms and conditions of employment will be subject to a collective bargaining agreement between Climate Reality and the union. The salary range for the role is $66,625-$67,957.50 This is a term-limited role through December 31, 2026

Requirements

Experience with student organizing, particularly high school students
Subnational advocacy and organizing experience
Experience leading a team or program
Coaching or mentoring experience
Experience creating advocacy, organizing, climate and/or leadership developmentworkshops, materials, and resources
Demonstrated ability to build coalitions and work in partnership
Demonstrated ability to work with volunteer groups across multiple states
Demonstrated ability to work well cross-generationally
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of school governing bodies preferred
Dedication to solving the climate crisis and developing the next generation of climateleaders
Good time management and organization skills
Solution oriented in the management of potential challenges
Ability to work independently and capable of balancing multiple priorities effectively
Demonstrable strategic thinker and problem-solving acumen
Enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to excellence
Capable of working well with a variety of personalities and leadership styles
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer required
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
At least 3 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Lead program strategic planning and work plan development and implementation
Lead the Climate Reality GSC Working Group
Liaise with the GSC Youth Advisory Board
Manage a part-time fellow
Use Climate Reality’s project management tool to track GSC team progress andmembership
Ensure program compliance with Climate Reality’s Youth Engagement Policy
Track and report campaign metrics and narratives
Track and manage the GSC program budget
Additional administrative duties as assigned
Assist GSC teams with developing and implementing campaign plans
Provide support for GSC teams and leaders through one-on-one coaching
Manage the Green Schools Campaign Slack Channel
Organize and lead quarterly all-GSC and monthly small group online meetings
Coordinate with the Climate Reality Field Team to promote chapter participation inGSC
Recruit and onboard new GSC youth leaders and adult allies
Lead the development of GSC workshops, webinars, resources, and materials
Build relationships and partnerships with organizations working in the schools-climate space at the national, regional, and local level
Build relationships with technical experts who can provide resources and advice toGSC teams
Write blogs, monthly emails to all GSC team members, updates to the US newsletter,and reports for funders
Manage the GSC website and social media accounts