Remote Conservation Program Coordinator

Summary

Join our team as a Conservation Program Coordinator and contribute to the fight for environmental justice. This role will implement conservation programmatic objectives, recruit volunteers, and advocate for public policy. The successful candidate must have issue area knowledge, excellent communication skills, and leadership experience.

Requirements

• Issue Area Knowledge. Demonstrated commitment as well as some knowledge or experience with environmental issues
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills. Able to produce compelling written and digital materials: aims for accuracy and attention to detail. Can learn, internalize, and incorporate our “voice” across platforms
• Demonstrated leadership experience working within a team structure . Ability to interact effectively with volunteers, members, staff and the general public
• Proficient computer skills. Able to work with a variety of digital tools, eg: Google Suite, Salesforce, etc

Responsibilities

• Implements campaign strategies for conservation programs and projects in accordance with the chapter policy
• Recruits, coordinates and facilitates grassroots involvement in conservation programs
• Works with staff volunteer leaders and other interest groups to identify, recruit and organize volunteers for conservation campaigns
• Monitors, analyzes, and evaluates laws, initiatives and new developments affecting a specific conservation issue at the community, state and national levels
• Supports with presentations to community and governmental bodies regarding chapter conservation efforts and the creation of press releases, newsletters, flyers, etc. to keep the chapter membership and the general public informed
• Advocates the Sierra Club position on public policy involving conservation programs; informs and communicates with elected officials, business leaders, governmental agencies, and other non-profit organizations
• Supports the creation and implementation of surveys, investigations, and research needed to achieve objectives of conservation programs
• Works on task forces, committees, stakeholder groups, etc. representing the chapter’s objectives or mission
• Works closely with media representatives to ensure that the message of the chapter is accurately represented by the media
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision coverage
• Retirement savings 401(k) plan