Field Organizer

Job Title: Temporary Field Organizer Department: Virginia Chapter Location: Hybrid, ability to work in Richmond office 2 days per week Reports To: Chapter Director Supervises: N/A Duration: 6 months 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 all 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 move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 700 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are 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 Temporary Field Organizer is responsible for engaging and motivating large numbers of people to take action on behalf of key Sierra Club Virginia Chapter strategic priorities associated with the deployment of renewable energy and building an affordable energy future for Virginia families. The Organizer regularly engages with Sierra Club volunteers and leaders to build engaging in-person events, conduct phone and text banks to support critical actions, and attends community events/meetings/festivals to build support for our strategic priorities. The Organizer regularly works outside the office and regularly communicates outside of traditional business hours. The organizer must be willing to travel and must be able to communicate work effectively to senior management. \n Job activities include but are not limited to: Works independently and with staff to devise and implement activities on behalf of Sierra Club Virginia Chapter’s strategic objectives associated with renewable, affordable energy systems. Identifies, recruits, and organizes volunteers both in Sierra Club and other groups to take public action in support of our objectives. Develops, builds attendance for, and manages in-person events, activities, rallies, and educational opportunities such as town halls ahead of key moments. Participates in coalition spaces, ensuring that Sierra Club’s goals align with those of key partners and stakeholders. Identifies and develops volunteers who will build our grassroots power and networks. Helps those leaders succeed by training and coaching them on how to strategize, organize, inspire, and motivate. Reports on and measures success of activities to manager to ensure progress towards strategic goals. The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies: Excellent verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas and easily strike up conversation with diverse groups of people. Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for persuasive communication with individuals on a daily basis, including at in-person events and online. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in an action-oriented office. Ability to work independently, cooperatively and effectively with the public, staff, and volunteers. Strong ability to network, build trust, and build strong working relationships. Able to travel as needed. Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required. Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate. Uplifting and additive. You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. You carry a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go. The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies: 1+ year of experience working with volunteers in the environmental movement, political campaigns, or other, similar organizations to plan and implement grassroots campaigns. Excellent writing and editing skills. Demonstrated skill in writing and producing newsletters, action forms, etc. \n $36,000 - $38,000 a year Compensation The salary range for this position is $36,000 - $38,000 for 6 month term. This is a category 99, exempt, non-represented, temporary position. Sierra Club values the expertise and talents of foreign nationals. Sierra Club sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met, based on immigration laws and organizational needs. Such sponsorship is at the discretion of the Department Head and Sierra Club People Department in consultation with the employee’s manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce belonging. \n To Apply 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 in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, prior conviction, arrest history, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized groups; women; queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people. 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