Chapter Director

Job activities include but are not limited to:

• Facilitates and contributes to development of the Chapter’s short- and long-term strategic, programmatic and financial goals. All planning activity takes place in coordination with the Executive Committee, relevant Chapter Committees, and Chapter Treasurer. Develops annual goals and budget and evaluates Chapter performance.
• Directs Chapter fundraising activities including pursuing grants, writing fund appeals, cultivation of major donors and other fundraising activities. Responsible for overseeing the development of an annual fundraising plan and meeting fundraising goals with support of the Chapter Executive Committee. May include fundraising member recruitment and leadership development. Leads and manages annual and quarterly fundraising efforts for the chapter.
• Manages Chapter staff. Leads staff in assigned operational or program areas. Writes, conducts, and reviews staff performance appraisals using solicited input from the Executive Committee, Chapter Chair, and/or others as appropriate. Reviews staff time reports and ensures that these reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Sierra Club policies.
• Oversees Chapter compliance. Ensures compliance with Sierra Club policies, with legal requirements for use of Sierra Club resources among staff, and with Sierra Club’s employment policies and practices. Supports volunteer leaders in ensuring compliance in the broader Sierra Club program. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws (local, state, and national) pertaining to chapter operations.
• Oversees the development, tracking, and management of campaign plans and goals set by the Executive Committee with advice from Groups and Committees.
• Coordinates media and public relations efforts. Plans and implements an effective public relations program and develops positive, regular contacts with the media to maximize the Chapter’s credibility. Ensures that an adequate number of knowledgeable and representative spokespersons are available to address the public and the media. Ensures that the Chapter’s digital strategy is effective.
• Supports the Executive Committee in recruiting, onboarding and developing volunteer leadership with diversity of age, race, gender and geography.
• Engages in outreach and coalition-building. Ensures the Chapter and its leaders participate in meetings, task forces, and events. Builds strong relationships with the Chapter’s Groups and regional community leaders, coalitions, other organizations, elected officials, governmental agencies, etc. Represents the Chapter when appropriate.
• Attends Chapter meetings. Attends monthly Executive Committee, Legal Committee and Conservation Committee meetings. Is available as needed on weekends and after hours, to participate in key meetings with staff, volunteers or others.
• Able to travel as needed. Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.

The successful candidate must have the following skills and experience:

• Experience in grassroots organizing, training, motivating volunteers, coalition building and advocacy.
• You a have a track record of fostering collaborative teams, and have embedded justice throughout team/department policies, structures, culture, and programs.
• Budget experience. Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
• Active fundraising experience. Excellent donor relations skills and understanding of the funding community. Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies, and volunteers. A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.
• Organizational conflict resolution experience and committed communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement plans, communicate changes effectively, build consensus, monitor transitions, and evaluate results.
• Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.
• Uplifting and additive. You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. You carry a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go.

The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following experience, skills and competencies:

• Non-profit management or Board experience.
• Expertise in the practice of cultural competency and sensitivity to the social, economic, and other barriers impacting minority populations, at the moment of prioritizing and developing short- and long-term campaign plans/goals.
• Litigation-related experience including ability to build relationships and collaborate with legal teams. Ability to incorporate CEQA and NEPA compliance concerns into the Chapter’s strategic and programmatic goals.
• Experience in one or more of the following fields: energy, climate, land conservation, species preservation and environmental policy.
• Experience and knowledge of local and state legislative processes; relationships with media, elected officials, and influencers.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with online communications and office productivity tools.
• Exceptional curiosity, critical thinking, and clarity.