Sierra Club · 2 hours ago
Community Organizer
Detroit, MI
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$44K/yr - $46K/yrSierra Club is committed to environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice, and they are seeking a Community Organizer for their Michigan Chapter. The role involves leading and executing components of various environmental campaigns, engaging volunteers, and educating the public on priority issues in Detroit, MI.
EnergyNon ProfitRenewable EnergyWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Plans, coordinates, and implements campaigns for various programs and projects in collaboration with the key staff and volunteers
Develops tactics and metrics, tracks policy and regulatory proceedings, identifies opportunities for engagement, mobilization, or intervention for one or more campaign outcomes
Coordinates and measures the success of these campaigns with the State Director and volunteer leaders to ensure progress towards meeting the campaign's goals
Collaborate with the Chapter Director, legislative and political staff and volunteer leaders to further the Chapter’s goal of protecting the Great Lakes
Lead green stormwater infrastructure and Great Lakes protection programs
Facilitate educational and hands-on workshops to install rain gardens, rain barrels and provide training for green stormwater infrastructure maintenance
Identifies, trains, informs, and motivates volunteers to build and sustain grassroots power that centers frontline communities, influences decision makers and achieves campaign victories
Supports communications and base building by leveraging digital organizing tools and internal and external communications
Represents the Sierra Club to the public and in the media
Writes newsletter articles, op-eds, and action alerts
Assists with grant writing, engaging donors or foundations, grant management, data management and reporting in partnership with the Chapter Director and other relevant stakeholders
Identifies and is responsible for developing strong relationships with key organizations and people, including community leaders and public officials, to positively influence campaign or program outcomes
Seeks opportunities to advance the Sierra Club’s diversity initiatives through new partnerships and engagement strategies where appropriate
Organizes events, trainings, rallies, outings, meetings and communities to ensure visibility of the Sierra Club in a way that is strategic and values-aligned
Performs administrative, clerical, and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Experience working with groups using democratic decision-making
Experience working with partners to achieve shared goals by building pressure on a decision-maker through escalating advocacy tactics
Ability to manage a fast-moving, dynamic campaign plan involving multiple stakeholders, partners, volunteers, and decision-makers
Ability to motivate groups of people to take action for a cause and find joy in developing leaders while building grassroots power
Strong written, oral & facilitation skills
Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely while tailoring your message to meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders
Comfortable speaking in front of large and small groups, hosting virtual convenings, leading group discussions, and facilitating hands-on workshops
Ability to convey information and help everyone share their ideas while moving through an intentional agenda in a timely manner
Effective and efficient in working independently as well as cooperatively to accomplish complex work projects
Experience managing a project or campaign timeline while engaging the relevant staff and volunteers in a timely manner
Understanding of how climate change, environmental degradation, and limited access to nature disproportionately impact communities of color, low-income communities, and other marginalized groups
Interest in or experience developing inclusive campaigns at the intersection of environmental action and social justice
Awareness of personal group identities and how they have shaped life and work experiences
Analysis of how racism and other forms of oppression in society impact relationships, systems and culture
Experience and skills for working effectively with colleagues across group identities, positions and roles
Experience using Google Suite, Zoom and social media platforms
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Preferred
Extensive knowledge and understanding of Great Lakes water quality issues, green infrastructure practices/management, native plants or water policy
Expertise or ability to develop expertise in regional energy, climate justice and/or conservation areas
Experience lobbying or representing elected or appointed office at any level of government is highly desirable
Strong relationships with Detroit-based environmental groups, grassroots organizers and nonprofits
Experience writing and managing grants, grant reporting or experience engaging individual donors
Experience working with traditional media and campaign tools like Hustle or VAN
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings 401(k) plan
Company
Sierra Club
Sierra Club is now the nation's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization
Founded in 1892
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katherine Garcia
Director for the Clean Transportation for All Campaign
Loren Blackford
Executive Director
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