Global Climate Campaigns Director

~ Stand.earth was created to challenge corporations and governments to treat people and the environment with respect, because our lives depend on it. ~

Born as Forest Ethics, we were founded nearly twenty years ago by a group of dedicated people who were working day in and day out to solve a big problem: What do you do when the health and foundation of communities and their environment are being undermined? Over the years, our work and our approach has evolved from a dedicated focus on forest protection to taking on some of the root causes of climate change and environmental injustice.

As we’ve done since the start, we pursue audacious solutions, campaign for as long as it takes to see them through, punch way above our weight, and treat everyone, including our adversaries, with respect. From keeping communities safe from dozens of proposed oil by rail terminals to protecting more than 65 acres of forest from logging, our work has resulted in sweeping industry-wide changes and environmental protection on a massive scale.

The Position

Stand.earth is seeking a seasoned campaign expert to lead the strategic development, management and execution of our global campaigns and hold the rogue shipping and fashion industries accountable for their climate emissions.

If you are passionate about Stand’s mission and would find purpose and fulfillment in leading campaign teams focused on transforming the shipping and fashion industries, then read on! This might be the perfect role for you.

Reporting to the International Programs Director, the Global Climate Campaigns Director will have deep experience in global climate campaigning/policy, and experience building and managing campaigns including budgeting, team leadership, strategic planning and coalition building. This position will work closely with the fundraising and digital teams, and must have a strong interest and/or commitment to Stand.earth’s values. Stand.earth offers an excellent package of employee and health benefits.

The location for this position is in one of our hub offices in Bellingham, WA; San Francisco, CA; or Vancouver BC.

Stand.earth​ ​is​ ​leading​ ​campaign​s ​focused​ ​on​ ​transforming​ ​the​ apparel and ​shipping​ ​industries.​ ​These industries combined​ ​currently​ ​account​ ​for​ ​13%​ ​of international​ ​greenhouse gas ​emissions,​ ​and that​ ​share​ ​is projected to ​grow​ ​to​ 25%​ ​of​ ​international​ ​greenhouse​ ​gas​ ​emissions​ ​by​ ​2050.​ These are critical​ ​sectors​ ​in​ ​the​ ​work​ ​towards​ ​a​ ​climate​ ​safe​ ​future.​ While these campaigns are scaling up, we are seeking a highly motivated International Climate Campaigns Director who is passionate about managing these campaigns and potentially others as we attempt to reverse the trend of greenhouse gas emissions.

Note: We encourage applicants to apply soon - this position is open until filled.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop​ ​and​ ​implement​ ​strong​ ​campaign​ ​strategies​ ​to​ ​move​ ​industry leaders
• Work​ ​closely​ ​with​ ​our​ ​development,​ ​communications​ ​and​ ​digital​ ​teams​ ​on​ ​campaign implementation
• Be​ ​an​ ​influential​ ​spokesperson​ ​on​ ​the​ ​subject​ ​of​ ​​climate​ ​and​ ​related​ ​impacts​ ​of​ industry ​amongst​ ​press​ ​and​ ​opinion​ ​leaders
• Articulate the visions and goals for our campaigns in an understandable, compelling, and inspiring manner to Stand.earth staff, Board, partner organizations, funders, and the press
• Apply​ ​deep​ ​understanding​ ​of​ ​climate​ ​issues​ ​to​ ​​campaigns
• Strong project leadership including the ability to dive into international climate policy, build relationships with stakeholders, and build Stand.earth’s reputation internationally
• Manage campaigns to identify and foster relationships with partner organizations and possible allies
• Working with managers to create ​strong​ ​relationships​ ​with​ ​key​ ​stakeholders​ ​in​ ​the​ ​NGO​ ​and​ ​corporate​ ​sectors
• Oversee the manage​ment of​ ​campaign​ ​budget​s ​and​ ​monitor​ ​both​ ​revenue​ ​and​ ​expenses​ ​to​ ​ensure financial​ ​health​ ​of​ ​the​ ​campaigns
• Actively​ ​seek​ ​out​ ​new​ ​funding​ ​sources​ ​via​ ​personal​ ​and​ ​professional​ ​networks​ ​and​ ​manage​ ​a significant​ ​portfolio​ ​of​ ​individual​ ​and​ ​foundation​ ​funders​ ​with​ ​the​ ​support​ ​of​ ​our​ ​industry-leading fundraising​ ​team
• Participate in foundation and major donor briefings, cultivation, stewardship and solicitation, as well as writing and editing funding proposals and reports as identified by the development department
• Work with the digital team, to ensure that the campaign plan works to actively recruit and engage supporters online and offline
• Nurture and build strong teams so that employees are engaged and involved 
• Other​ ​related​ ​duties​ ​as​ ​assigned

Qualifications

• 7+​ ​years​ ​of​ ​working​ ​in​ ​the​​ ​campaigns​ ​sector
• A great developer and manager of ​staff
• Proven ability to generate and respond to media inquires, identifying and pursuing opportunities for high profile media/communications 
• Demonstrated knowledge of online and offline corporate campaigning strategies and tactics
• Demonstrated​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​deliver​ ​projects​ ​on​ ​time​ ​and​ ​within​ ​budget
• Highly organized, flexible, creative, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and ever changing environment
• Independent and self-motivated
• Excellent written, verbal and social media communication skills
• Experience working with Indigenous leadership and impacted communities
• Ability​ ​and​ ​willingness​ ​to​ ​travel

Desirable, but not required:

• Expertise​ ​in​ ​foundation​ ​and​ ​major​ ​donor​ ​fundraising​ ​with​ ​a​ ​track​ ​record​ ​of successful​ ​cultivation​ ​and​ ​solicitation​ ​of​ ​major​ ​gifts/grants​ ​
• Decolonization and equity training
• Experience working with large email lists and fluent in digital campaign tactics

Personal Characteristics:

• Enthusiasm and passion for campaigning and organizing
• Passion for working with a dynamic team in a rapid response environment
• Self-awareness, confidence and creativity
• Maturity​ ​of​ ​judgment​ ​and​ ​operating​ ​talent​ ​to​ ​achieve​ ​credibility​ ​and​ ​influence​ ​with​ ​senior management,​ ​board​ ​members,​ ​colleagues​ ​and​ ​peer​ ​organizations
• Committed to the values of equity, authentic communication and collaboration
• Sense of humor

Compensation: This is a full-time position with excellent benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and adjusted based on location, but will likely be within the range of $75,000 to 90,000 USD or $85,000 to $95,000 CAN.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email a 1-page cover letter and resume to with your name in the subject line and on each attachment.
• In your cover letter, tell us what interests you in our campaigns and the work we do, what skills or expertise you have that will be most important in this role, and which of the “desired, but not required” qualifications you possess (Of course, we don’t expect you to have them all).
• Please also make sure to let us know how you heard about this position.
• The recruitment and interview process includes a time-bound anonymous task and three rounds of interviews.
• No phone calls, please. Only those who will be interviewed will be contacted.