Chesapeake Climate Action Network seeks a passionate, experienced organizer dedicated to
uplifting community leaders to tackle the climate crisis.

The Maryland Organizer will have the skills and commitment to tackle the climate crisis and its
consequences in a region particularly vulnerable to its impacts. The ideal candidate will see
opportunities to build relationships, inspire mobilization, and urge faster and more equitable
change to address the climate crisis. They are energized by empowering others and look to put
their creativity to work. The Maryland Organizer will develop and execute field strategy and
tactics for two or more priority campaigns and coordinate our grassroots presence to support
legislative priorities in the Maryland General Assembly.

About us
Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the only group in the Chesapeake region of
Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. dedicated exclusively to building a powerful grassroots
movement to fight climate change. We envision an equitable energy future where fossil fuels
are phased out, efficiency is prioritized, and truly clean sources of power — solar, wind, and
geothermal — sustain every aspect of our lives.

We are working on bold campaigns that would result in energy policies matching the scale of
the climate crisis. Since 2002, we have been pushing the envelope of what’s “politically
possible” in Maryland, using every tool inside and outside the box—from organizing to lobbying
to the law.

What You Will Do
The primary responsibilities of the position include:

  • Outreach and Volunteer Development: building relationships with people and inspiring
them to take action. This involves recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers and
cultivating active volunteer teams.
  • Build and Deepen Partnerships and Coalitions: working closely with existing supporters,
community partners, and coalition leaders in priority areas of the state.
  • Actions and Campaigns: planning and executing creative actions, media events, and
community meetings to mobilize our base and influence Maryland’s decision-makers.
  • Strengthen Membership and Support for Campaigns in Key Regions of the State:
working with frontline communities to support mitigation and resilience efforts,
engaging in local efforts to reduce and clean up pollution, and supporting clean energy
projects, including advocating for the electrification of buildings and government
infrastructure.

Qualifications
Commitment to the mission of fighting climate change and promoting environmental

justice.
  • Familiarity with Maryland and the Chesapeake region.
  • Demonstrated experience organizing across differences in identities and experiences.
  • At least one year of paid or volunteer organizing experience.
  • Self-driven and able to work effectively with a team.
  • Able to multitask and prioritize measurable results.
  • Track record of successfully recruiting people to an event, cause, or effort.
  • Experience setting measurable goals and tracking progress.
  • Problem-solver: someone who thinks of solutions more than barriers.
  • A valid driver's license is required for this position.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are
less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are dedicated to building a
diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we value lived and work experience; therefore,
if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every
qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply! You might be the perfect
candidate for this or another role at CCAN.

The Details
The Maryland Organizer is a full-time, salaried, overtime-exempt position and reports to the
Director of Campaigns and Strategies. This hybrid position will work two days per week from our
office in Takoma Park and three days in the field, building our supporter base and developing
volunteer leaders in Western Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and Southern MD.
Organizers can expect to work evenings and weekends for volunteer meetings, trainings, and
community events. CCAN provides flextime during the week. CCAN reimburses personal vehicle
miles traveled at $0.67 per mile.

Salary is commensurate with experience and ranges from $51,500-56,650. Salaries are
determined by years of related experience and demonstrated skills. We provide a generous
benefits package, including health care, dental and vision coverage, and four weeks of paid
vacation.

How to Apply:
Please fill out the Google form application, where you will answer a series of short questions
and submit a resume. We will accept applications until the position is filled.

The interview process will consist of a phone interview, a panel interview over Zoom, and a skills
test, with the possibility of an in-person meeting.

Equal Employment Opportunity CCAN provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected


veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation,
and training.