Campaign Organizing Director

Sierra Club

. Achieve organizing objectives and ensure the effectiveness of organizing activities within assigned national campaigns and programs .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in grassroots organizing and campaign management, with a strong focus on mentoring and developing organizing staff. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, manage fiscal operations, and effectively communicate across various platforms.

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Grassroots Organizing ExperienceCampaign ManagementMentoring And CoachingFundraising StrategiesFiscal Management

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Hard Skills

Campaign Strategy DevelopmentData TrackingPerformance EvaluationOrganizing TrainingMedia Engagement

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsGrowth-Oriented ApproachCan-Do AttitudeAuthentic KindnessSense Of Humor

Industry Keywords

Political SystemOrganizing CoalitionsVolunteer ManagementCampaign EnvironmentSystems Of Oppression

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Achieve organizing objectives and ensure the effectiveness of organizing activities within assigned national campaigns and programs
Lead strategy for campaign organizing approaches, plans, metrics, and tactics
Design organizing strategies with managers and campaign directors
Mentor, coach, train, and support Campaign Organizers and other organizing staff
Develop career progression and consistent skill advancement for Campaign Organizers
Collaborate with the Field Department on organizing trainings
Lead cross-departmental projects to improve organizing effectiveness, data tracking, and consistency
Manage, guide, and coach 4–6 direct reports
Establish performance objectives, evaluate accomplishments, and make hiring and termination decisions for direct reports
Serve as a spokesperson on campaign organizing issues
Represent the Sierra Club in organizing coalitions
Support volunteer leaders and volunteer co-leads
Support fundraising, gift solicitation, progress reporting, and preparation of formal materials
Ensure fiscal management, controls, administrative practices, and compliance with policies and regulations
Serve on the Program Department leadership team and contribute to priority-setting, planning, and implementation
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant organizing experience, including leading grassroots organizing initiatives in a campaign environment
In-depth knowledge of the craft of organizing and the political system
Experience managing organizers and managers
Demonstrated ability to develop, train, mentor, and coach organizers
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute effective campaigns across multiple states and venues
Successful track record with fundraising for campaigns and organizing strategies
Demonstrated effectiveness in using the media
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Prior responsibility for fiscal and business operations management
Commitment to continuously deepening and evolving understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility
Constructive, growth-oriented approach, can-do attitude, sense of humor, and authentic kindness
Ability to travel
Must be able to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is discretionary and subject to criteria

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Retirement savings 401(k) plan
Competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience
Visa sponsorship may be available for nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met