Conservation Organizer

Background:

Context:The Regional Conservation Organizer works with regional field staff
and chapter/group volunteers to organize support for grassroots campaigns,
events and skills training and to generate turnout for campaign visibility
events. Works with appropriate staff to integrate the regional field programs
with the goals and objectives of the Sierra Club's judicial nominees, global
warming and other campaigns. Creates demand for action on conservation
issues.

Scope: The Regional Conservation Organizer plans, organizes and implements
the education and mobilization efforts of the Sierra Club Campaign efforts in
various locations in the assigned region. Regularly works outside of the office
and without direct supervision to communicate with officials, the media and the
public. Works with professional staff in editing, writing, researching, and
coordinating functions.

Duties:

1. Works with others to devise and recommend a plan and strategy for a
   conservation campaign around judicial nominees to the federal courts, global
   warming and other issues.
2. Organizes and coordinates grassroots involvement in visibility/ organizing
   activities.
3. Travels to targeted media markets to educate and raise awareness of
   environmental issues. Coordinates public education field organizing in
   assigned media market.
4. Works with appropriate regional staff and volunteer entities to plan and
   implement visibility events, community outreach events and to generate
   telephone calls and letters to the editor in target media market.
5. Travels to organize and coordinate training events, field meetings, visibility
   events, or other large events and conferences.
6. Works independently or with staff to carry out Sierra Club campaign
   priorities. Provides information, research, and other assistance to Sierra Club
   leaders, the public and others about the campaigns and priority issues.
7. Works with staff to identify, recruit and organize volunteers both in Sierra
   Club and other groups around priority campaigns.
8. Performs administrative and clerical duties as assigned by supervisor.
9. Performs miscellaneous duties as directed.

Standard Overtime:

This position requires periodic overtime to meet project deadlines and/or
special events. Overtime related to known deadlines or events can be planned
in advance. Overtime will usually not exceed 10 hours a week.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years experience working with volunteers in the environmental
  movement, political campaigns, or other, similar organizations to plan and
  implement grassroots campaigns.
• Current basic knowledge of environmental issues affecting the assigned
  region.
• Current contacts with environmental coalition partners in same key media
  market, or comparable background.
• Excellent writing and editing skills. Demonstrated skills in writing and
  production of newsletters. Good verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to work
  effectively in action-oriented office.
• Ability to work independently, cooperatively and effectively with public, staff
  and volunteers.
• Able to travel as needed.
• Proficient computer skills; knowledge and experience with word processing
  (WordPerfect or MS Word), database and communications software.

Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse
workforce.

Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.

Application Instructions:

Please email a resume and cover letter to Frank Jackalone.