Regional Sustainability Campaign Director

Since 1993 the Sierra Nevada Alliance has been protecting and restoring Sierra lands, water, wildlife and communities. Our mission is to protect and restore the natural resources of the Sierra Nevada for future generations while promoting sustainable communities.

Position Overview: 

The Sierra Nevada Alliance Regional Sustainability Campaign Director provides experienced leadership and strategic planning to train and support grassroots efforts to shape smart growth and develop model sustainable regional resource plans in the Sierra Nevada and to advocate for state policies benefitting Sierra sustainability efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic and creative local and region-wide campaign plans
• Recruit, train and manage Campaign staff
• Establish and maintain consistent lines of communication and working relationships with a network of grassroots groups and leaders focused on land use and sustainable resource planning
• Train, coach and support staff and grassroots leaders to:
• Provide consultation/advice/hands-on support to priority campaigns
• Stay abreast of land use and natural resource processes throughout the Sierra and California
• Advocate for cutting-edge policies to benefit the Sierra
• Organize workshops, events and other forums as needed
• Fundraise, including researching and writing grants and event organizing.
• Produce regular communications for the campaign Work with Executive Director to prepare program budgets and work plans, identify program needs, and draft reports on program progress

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years experience as a campaign director, or in a comparable position, that included: Planning and managing a local, state or national campaign, Developing winning campaign strategies, Organizing community or field support, Lobbying/Advocacy, Gaining media coverage, Fundraising, Coalition building, Mobilizing and demonstrating public support, Organize events and facilitating meetings, Recruiting, supporting and retaining volunteers
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, including local conservation leaders, statewide advocates, local government staff, and elected officials
• Minimum 1 year prior staff supervisory experience developing, training and coaching staff
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in environmental policy, land use planning, or related fields
• Knowledge of land use planning and/or resource planning Knowledge of climate change adaptation and mitigation
• Personal commitment to conservation in the Sierra
• Demonstrated public speaking and media presentation ability

Compensation: Full-time exempt position with an annual salary range of $45,000-$60,000. Health insurance and dental insurance provided. Annual accrual of 80 hours of vacation in the first year, 12 days of sick leave per year and 15 paid holidays.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, 2 page cover-letter indicating your strongest qualifications and interest in the position, 3 references and salary history. Please email these to the Office Manager, Kathy.