Regional Representative - Western Region National Coal Campaign

Job Title: Regional Representative— Western Region National Coal Campaign

Department: Conservation

Reports To: Regional Field Organizing Director

Context: Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of staff and volunteers in carrying out the activities for the National Coal Campaign in Los Angeles, CA. Participates in the development of strategies and priorities.

Scope: The Regional Representative is responsible for the coordination of one or more conservation campaigns within the region. Participates in the strategies and helps to carry out organizational and issue visibility in regional and national media and in the local community. Provides leadership to broad based statewide coalition. Participates in activities and services provided by the regional office. Works in close cooperation with volunteer leaders, national and local conservation staff on conservation campaigns.

Knowledge & Skills:

-- B.A./B.S. degree in Environmental Studies, Political Science or a closely related field.

-- At least 3 years experience in grassroots organizing, training and motivating volunteers, coalition building and lobbying.

-- Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.

-- Strong demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking ability.

-- Excellent knowledge and background in energy, public lands and related issues preferred.

-- Prior experience and knowledge of the legislative process.

-- Demonstrated effectiveness working with volunteers.

We would appreciate if you could take a couple of minutes to answer a few questions about the position you are applying for and about yourself. Your responses will be completely anonymous and will be held completely confidential. Please click on this link to take you to this very short survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=CIGa9V7O7LA2w8Od9OxY7w_3d_3d

Please send cover letter and resume to: resumes@sierraclub.org  To ensure proper routing of your application, please specify job code: Regl Rep - Natl Coal Campaign, Los Angeles  - SCLA in the subject line. Please do not add or modify anything else beside job code in the subject line.

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

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

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