Director of Sierra Club California

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Job Title: Director of Sierra Club California

Entity: Sierra Club California (Sacramento, CA)

Context: Director of Sierra Club California develops and implements programs, policies, and initiatives for Sierra Club California, with primary emphasis on advocacy in the California Legislature and before state administrative agencies. Performs long range planning, makes appropriate recommendations to the Sierra Club California committees regarding short and long term priorities and strategies to develop and strengthen the effectiveness of the organization, which works with the thirteen Sierra Club chapters in California and with volunteers from the over 200,000 Sierra Club members in California.

Scope: Evaluates and prepares recommendations for the Sierra Club California committees on Sierra Club California management and priorities, including fundraising and development strategies to meet financial and program goals, and positions on state legislation and issues before state administrative agencies. Manages all Sierra Club California staff and operations including fundraising, budgeting and reporting, lobbying and legislative programs, and media relations. Develops working relationships with external organizations, officials, and the media.

Job Activities:

1. Designs and implements effective a legislative and administrative advocacy program that reflect the Sierra Club California’s goals and priorities. Works with the California Legislative Committee to determine Sierra Club positions on bills before the California Legislature and with the California/Nevada Regional Conservation Committee to determine strategies and positions involving advocacy before state agencies.

2. Works with the Chair and Executive Committee to develop the Sierra Club California’s short and long term strategic, programmatic and financial goals and objectives.

3. Advises the Sierra Club California Political Committee and California Legislative Committee about Sierra Club action with respect to candidates for state Legislature, state constitutional offices, and state ballot measures.

4. Recruits, hires, and manages paid staff to carry out the objectives of Sierra Club California. Writes and conducts performance appraisals and takes personnel actions as appropriate. Ensures compliance with Sierra Club's employment policies and practices.

5. Prepares and presents reports to ensure that the Executive Committee, Treasurer and other leaders are informed of major programmatic decisions, program and financial status. Designs and develops information systems to monitor the effectiveness of programs, as well as the status of the budget.

6. Plans and implements an effective public communications program, develops contacts with the media to establish and maintain positive relations to maximize Sierra Club California’s credibility and position of issues.

7. Communicates Sierra Club California priorities, policies objectives, and goals to Sierra Club California volunteers and staff and the staff and volunteer leadership of the thirteen Sierra Club chapters in California.

8. Works with volunteers and enables their role in the effectiveness of Sierra Club California.

9. Attends and facilitates meetings, task forces, and events. Builds strong relationships with other groups, elected officials, and governmental agencies. Represents Sierra Club California as appropriate.

10. Coordinates efforts with the national headquarters and regional staff and ensures that the Sierra Club California strategies are in compliance with national requirements.

11. Directs and guides the grant proposal process as an opportunity to generate operating funds for Sierra Club California.

12. Working with the Fundraising Chair, designs and implements Sierra Club California’s development strategy to meet the funding needs of Sierra Club California. Identifies new donor and membership markets.

13. Reviews staff time report and ensures the reporting of this information on iVantage is accurate and timely in accordance with Sierra Club policies.

14. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

-- 3-5 years of experience that includes substantial experience planning and managing grassroots conservation campaigns, lobbying, media relations, and working with political leaders.

-- Expert lobbying ability, including experience lobbying on environmental issues.

-- Substantial experience in the strategic planning and direction of campaigns and programs

-- Prior experience in fundraising that includes donor relations and grant-funded project development/oversight.

-- Substantial experience, demonstrated skill and ability in local and regional media relations. Includes effective television and radio presence, knowledge of media technologies including video, radio, and print production processes.

-- Substantial experience and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers.

-- Demonstrated ability to supervise staff.

-- Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking and media presentation ability.

-- Expert knowledge within the environmental field, which includes in-depth knowledge and background in specific issue areas of the environmental field applicable to the community, state, or ecoregion.

Please send cover letter and resume to Amanda Wallner at Amanda.wallner@sierraclubcalifornia.org.

The Sierra Club offers competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.

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

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