Climate Campaign Representative

Job Title: Climate Campaign Representative
Department: Maryland Chapter
Location: Remote but located in/near Maryland, in-person work required
Reports To: Chapter Director

Context

At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature.

As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will either advance our collective humanity or oppress it.

Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees.

Scope

The Sierra Club seeks a strategic, collaborative, and equity-focused Campaign Representative to advance the Maryland Chapter’s work to reduce Maryland’s climate pollution in an equitable way, focusing on growing clean energy and building electrification.

The Climate Campaign Representative will coordinate across Sierra Club and with partners across Maryland to:

Develop and implement local, state, and regional strategies

Drive execution and communicate priorities and benchmarks

Provide leadership and promote participation

Report on campaign effectiveness

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development of strategic campaign plans, including goals, strategies, tactics, and timelines to promote the transition to clean energy in Maryland.

Implement the state-level aspects of a strategic campaign, managing staff, volunteers, and allies.

Report on progress toward established goals and campaign effectiveness.

Implement Sierra Club best practices regarding the Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing and justice, equity, and inclusion practices.

Design and implement campaign strategies rooted in an equitable transition to clean energy.

Support Sierra Club’s power building goals by ensuring campaigns build volunteer leadership and deepen strategic partnerships.

Monitor, evaluate, and keep the Chapter informed about laws, initiatives, and developments affecting clean energy at community, state, and national levels.

Collaborate with the team and external partners to develop policy positions and advocate before decision-makers.

Cultivate productive relationships and represent the Sierra Club with key decision-makers and coalitions.

Provide technical policy guidance and support to staff, volunteers, and partner organizations.

Write, edit, and review educational and advocacy materials.

Participate in task forces, committees, and coalitions representing the Club’s mission.

Handle miscellaneous events, projects, and duties as assigned by the Chapter Director and Deputy Director.

Required Skills and Experience

Experience in policy analysis and advocacy campaigns, particularly in climate change, electricity generation/distribution, and building electrification.

Foundational understanding of climate science and climate policy.

Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex policies to diverse audiences.

Experience managing meetings, developing agendas, and facilitating equitable decision-making.

Ability to work independently, handle multiple assignments, and manage projects to completion.

Commitment to continuous learning about systems of oppression and self-awareness of privilege and power.

Constructive, uplifting, and additive approach with a can-do attitude, sense of humor, and authentic kindness.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

Experience navigating complex organizational systems and campaign-oriented environments.

Knowledge and advocacy experience in Maryland, including geography, ecology, politics, and legislative processes.

Ability to serve as a thought leader on clean energy supply, distribution, and building electrification.

Ability to promote volunteer participation in campaign development and execution.

Ability to work effectively with legislators, agency officials, partner groups, and the general public.

Working knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000 annually

Position is represented by a collective bargaining unit under the Sierra Club and Progressive Workers Union contract.

Competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Category 4, exempt, represented position.

Sierra Club sponsors visas for qualified foreign nationals at the discretion of management.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, lived experience, and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, prior conviction/arrest history, hair texture/protective hairstyles, or any other legally protected characteristic.

The Sierra Club values applicants identifying as Black, Indigenous, other minoritized groups, women, queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people.

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