Senior Campaign Representative, Beyond Coal Campaign

Context: Plans, directs and manages all aspects, including goal setting and planning of activities related to the Texas Coal component of the Beyond Coal Campaign. Develops and determines strategies and priorities.

Scope: The Senior Campaign Representative has overall program management responsibility, and provides experienced leadership and strategic planning, for Texas Coal component of the Beyond Coal Campaign. Assigns priorities and timetables, plans and develops strategies, evaluates campaign/program effectiveness. Represents the Sierra Club to government officials, renewable and coal industry executives and other business leaders, the media and other organizations.

Program supervision responsibility includes developing/managing campaign activities, developing fundraising proposals, and raising funds. Acts as a senior advisor to staff colleagues and volunteers.

Knowledge & Skills:

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

-- 3-5 years experience as a senior representative, or in a comparable position in another organization which includes substantial experience planning and managing a national level legislative campaign, including strategy, organizing, lobbying , media, fundraising, program/employee management, budget planning and management, and work with senior level political and business leaders.

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

-- Expert knowledge of energy solution issues.

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

-- 3-5 years prior experience in fundraising that includes foundation relations, individual solicitation of major gifts, and grant-funded project development and oversight. Demonstrated effectiveness as a major gift fundraiser.

-- Substantial experience, demonstrated skill and ability, in national 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.

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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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