Deputy Chapter Director
Job Title: Deputy Chapter Director
Department: North Star Chapter
Location: Minneapolis / St. Paul metropolitan area
Reports To: Senior Chapter Director
Supervises: Outdoor Programs Coordinator
Context: At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees.
Scope: The Deputy Chapter Director works with the Senior Chapter Director to implement policies and programs of the Minnesota Chapter. They will manage the budget and operations of the following operational areas: fundraising, communications, data, and management. Carries out the policies, priorities and objectives of the Chapter for the assigned areas of chapter programs and operations. They will direct activities in areas of fundraising, communications, data and manage staff and supporter volunteers as delegated by the Chapter Director. They will also serve as acting director in the absence of the director.
Job activities include but are not limited to:
- Fundraising. Responsible for leading overall strategy for Chapter fundraising, in collaboration with the Chapter Director and volunteer leadership. Designs and implements large donor data management and cultivation strategies, in coordination with Volunteer Teams. Leads direct mail program. Cultivates grant program officer relationships. Write grants. Plans donor events.
- Communications. Responsible for leading the overall strategy for Chapter communications, in collaboration with the volunteer Communications Team. Manages print and digital communications in alignment with chapter strategy and resources. Provides communications strategy and support for key projects as they develop including political, environmental justice and clean energy.
- Data. Responsible for maintaining effective data management systems that support chapter goals and increase activist engagement and list growth. Updates processes as needed. Manages and supports volunteers and staff in utilizing best data management practices and identifying additional training resources when needed. Maximizes chapter use of Salesforce and other CRM tools.
- Management. Manages and supports personnel in assigned operational or program areas. Manages projects to advance chapter goals, in coordination with volunteer leaders, contractors and partner organizations. Works with Chapter Director to recruit, hire and manage staff to carry out organizational objectives. Expands and maintains strong volunteer teams, volunteer structure, and additional capacity such as interns to develop and implement the major programs of the chapter, including meeting equity, environmental justice, and outdoor program goals. Represents chapter leadership as relates to national Sierra Club capacities and programs.
The successful candidate must have the following skills and experience:
- Experience in fundraising, databases, and strategic communications
- Experience with managing staff
- Proven results in fundraising
- Substantial experience and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Some flexibility in schedule for evenings and weekends
The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies:
- Experience with legislative, electoral and administrative advocacy
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually.
The Sierra Club offers a competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.
This is a category 3 exempt, non-represented, managerial position.
Sierra Club values the expertise and talents of foreign nationals. Sierra Club sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met, based on immigration laws and organizational needs. Such sponsorship is at the discretion of the Department Head and Sierra Club People Department in consultation with the employee’s manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce belonging.
To Apply
The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, prior conviction, arrest history, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized groups; women; queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people.
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