Job Title: Senior Campaign Representative – Building Electrification/Gas Free Buildings
Department: Program
Unit: Campaigns
Location: Seattle, WA
Reports To: Deputy Regional Director, Manager
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Context: Among Sierra Club’s priorities in the Northwest are our climate and public health goals to equitably move Washington and Oregon to 100% clean energy and electrify the economy. This includes implementing accountability on a state policy to reach 100% clean electricity by 2045, accelerating the transition of Washington and Oregon utilities to retire their ownership of out of state coal plants, and develop clean, accessible, and affordable transportation and housing options. A central part of this campaign is decarbonizing the buildings sector by electrifying all gas appliances and powering them with clean energy. The Senior Campaign Representative will plan, convene, coordinate, and implement strategies and activities to develop local leadership on building electrification in Washington (and potentially Oregon pending candidate success and issue context) with a priority focus on local and sub-regional leadership.
Scope: The Senior Campaign Representative is responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of the building electrification strategies and activities that relate to developing city, county, utility, and/or CCA leadership to create substantive policy change. In consultation with volunteers, partners, and staff, the Senior Campaign Representative coordinates and guides the team of staff and volunteers, ensuring successful implementation of campaign goals, and robust collaboration across teams, campaigns, and Chapters with vested interest in decarbonizing the buildings sector. Produces educational materials, presentations and reports, does research, testifies, lobbies and develops subject matter expertise. Represents the Sierra Club to government officials, the media and other organizations, including coalition spaces. Takes appropriate action to ensure that program goals and objectives are met. Campaign activities will primarily be focused on Washington state, with the possibility of expanded work in Oregon pending candidate success and issue context in Oregon.
Job Activities:
- Collaborates with Sierra Club’s Environmental Law Program, Chapters, Communications Department, Organizing and On-line Organizing capacities, Sierra Club’s programs, volunteer leadership, other national campaigns and key stakeholders to develop and implement a strategic campaign plan that delivers new local leadership on building electrification that is centered in energy equity and a just transition.
- Work with attorneys and capacities to advance regulatory dockets to support equitable electrification at state and regional energy regulatory agencies.
- In collaboration with the team and external partners, develops campaign policy positions and advocates before local, regional, and state decision-makers. Cultivates productive relationships with key policy-makers and their staff.
- Supports and provides senior level professional expertise to staff and volunteers. Provides training and motivation to staff and volunteers. Works to develop and ensure that volunteers assume meaningful roles in the program/campaign, including regular collaboration with Chapter leadership including executive committee, conservation committee, and campaign or project specific committees as needed. .
- Supports media outreach activities related to the campaign/program. As needed, serves as Sierra Club spokesperson to media outlets and promotes volunteer and partner organization media exposure.
- Implements Sierra Club best practices regarding the Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing, justice, equity, and inclusion. Works to ensure that volunteers assume meaningful roles in the program/campaign.
- Develops and engages new strategic partnerships including health, low-income, labor, environmental justice, affordable, housing, and consumer advocacy groups.
- Writes, edits, and reviews educational, training, and advocacy materials.
- Provides analysis and support for campaign budget and quarterly forecasts.
- As needed, participates in donor and foundation solicitation and cultivation, including meeting with funders and preparation of funder presentation, proposals, and reports.
- Represents the Sierra Club to the general public and to strategic allies.
- Introduces and develops creative ideas and new approaches for team consideration.
- Handles miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned.
Seasonal Activities: Heavier seasonal workloads may occur as a result of project deadlines and during peak activity periods. Occasional nights and weekends required for working with volunteer teams and grassroots organizations.
Knowledge & Skills:
Campaign Strategist and Coordinator
- 3-5 years-experience as a campaigner, policy advocate, or organizer in an environmental, health, economic justice or related advocacy campaign. Or, relevant experience in city or county planning. Experience supporting a city, regional, or state level campaign or project, including developing strategy, organizing, lobbying, media relations, outreach, and collaboration with allied organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to support or lead a project or campaign with a high level of self-motivation, strategic thinking, organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability. Strong campaigning skillset is a high priority.
- Interest in and knowledge of Washington and Oregon energy policy and regulatory landscape. Knowledge of city and county planning processes a plus.
- Experience and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers, community members, and partner organizations. Experience with affordable housing advocacy a plus. Demonstrated commitment to incorporating principles of justice, equity and inclusion into campaign process and outcomes.
- Supports Sierra Club’s power building goals by ensuring campaign strategies and activities are designed to build a base of leaders and increase and deepen strategic partnerships.
Effective Coordination and Collaboration
- Implements Sierra Club best practices regarding the Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing and justice, equity, and inclusion practices and goals. Designs and implements campaign strategies rooted in an equitable transition to zero emissions
- Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to support or lead a project or campaign with a high level of self-motivation, strategic thinking, organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability.
- In collaboration with the team and external partners, develops policy positions and advocates before decision-makers. Cultivates productive relationships and represents the Sierra Club with key decision-makers and coalitions.
Successful candidates must have the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrated leadership experience working within a team structure. Ability to build vision, trust, and mutual accountability with team members.
- Track record of planning and implementing advocacy campaigns, strategic initiatives, or similar efforts with clearly defined goals.
- Highly developed communication skills, with a focus on communicating effectively across different groups of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated understanding of equity, justice, and inclusion, and ability to effectively work and collaborate across differences.
- Familiarity with and commitment to incorporating principles of equity, inclusion, and justice into campaign process and outcomes. Understanding of how power, privilege, and oppression manifest at the individual, interpersonal, and team levels.
- Demonstrated understanding of how organized movements create change and accomplish policy objectives.
- Approaches growth and learning with humility.
The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following experience, skills, and competencies:
- Experience and knowledge in energy or environmental policy.
- Experience working closely with organizers, as an organizer, or working with volunteers.
- Experience effectively navigating complex organizational systems, structures, and dynamics, as this position is within a matrix structure and does not directly supervise any individuals.
- Experience building relationships and influencing decision makers through lobbying or similar advocacy.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $68,500 – $74,000, non-negotiable.
The Sierra Club offers a competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.
Additional Information
This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit and is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract between Sierra Club and Progressive Workers Union.
This is a category 3 exempt represented position.
Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Sierra Club employees are not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Sierra Club values the expertise and talents of foreign nationals. Sierra Club sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met, based on immigration laws and organizational needs. Such sponsorship is at the discretion of the Department Head and Sierra Club Human Resources in consultation with the employee’s manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition.
The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.