Chapter Coordinator

Job Activities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee office operations. Purchase and maintain office supplies and equipment and ensure office space is functional and usable. Maintain an inventory of all equipment and materials for insurance purposes and tax filings. Develop and implement office procedures with the assistance of the executive committee. Serve as the contact with National facilities staff to ensure office procedures are followed and up to date. Serve as the point of contact for the landlord; manage the lease and maintain service contracts,
• Serve as the point of contact with Sierra Club members and the public. Monitor and manage the Chapter’s general email inbox and telephone line. Respond to inquiries from the general public, members, and volunteers and/or direct inquiries to the appropriate volunteers for their response. Update the Sierra Club database (Salesforce) as needed.
• Support Chapter Communications. Work with the volunteer Chapter Newsletter Editorial Committee and serve as an editor of the every-other-month Chapter newsletter, the Santa Lucian. Solicit content from volunteer leaders and community leaders. Manage timeline and content delivery from guest writers and volunteer leaders. Participate with the volunteer Chapter Communications Team to schedule, prepare, and send email alerts and announcements. Monitor and post on the Chapter’s social media sites and website. Establish and maintain positive relations with the local media. Represent the point of view of the Chapter to media, environmental coalitions, external and internal partners, and the general public through local media.
• Support Chapter fundraising. Work with the National Sierra Club Fundraising Team and the volunteer Chapter Fundraising Team to coordinate the production and distribution of fundraising letters - currently three times a year. Support fundraising events as needed.
• Support Volunteers. Serve as the primary staff contact for volunteers. Participate in screening and onboarding potential volunteers. Assist in connecting volunteers to committees, campaigns, or programs based on their interests. Maintain a directory of volunteer leaders. Assist the Chapter Chair and volunteer leaders in coordinating meetings and preparing agendas. Help train volunteers on office and communications systems.
• Support and report to the Chapter Executive Committee. Communicate effectively with the Chapter Executive Committee and provide, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Executive Committee to function properly and to make informed decisions. Support the development of the agenda, attend monthly Chapter Executive Committee meetings, and provide a written synopsis of the Coordinator report for the minutes.
• Engage on local conservation issues. Assist the Chapter Conservation Chair in the planning and implementation of the core conservation efforts and programs. Attend monthly Conservation Committee Meetings.
• Collaborate with and support local environmental campaigns. Support volunteers with building strong and active relationships with elected officials, governmental agencies, state and regional community leaders, coalitions, and other allied organizations. Support volunteers in representing the chapter to elected and appointed officials, community agencies, and private organizations in support of campaigns and strategies adopted by the Executive Committee. Attend meetings in the community on related Chapter issues and maintain communications with other organizations.
• Engage with Sierra Club California and the national Sierra Club. Coordinate with Sierra Club California on legislative and conservation issues. Ensure compliance with Sierra Club policies and all federal, state, and local legal requirements pertaining to Chapter operations. Coordinate with the national Sierra Club to ensure cohesion between the chapter and the national organization. Ensure that Chapter strategies comply with national policies and requirements.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills, experience, and competencies:

• General knowledge of environmental issues and a commitment to environmental activism.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with attention to detail. Experience drafting and editing digital and paper newsletter communications.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail, including general office administration.
• Building Relationships. Ability to interact effectively with volunteers, members, staff, press, and the general public. Ability to work comfortably and collaboratively in a small team.
• Proficiency with computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, HTML, and database management.
• Experience with monitoring and posting on social media, such as Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Committed to evolution. Committed to continuously deepening and evolving your understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. Easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.
• Uplifting and additive. See mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. Carry a constructive approach ,a 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:

• Knowledge of the environmental issues of San Luis Obispo County
• Some grassroots organizing experience
• Experience project management in small teams
• Experience training or working with volunteers
• Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, Google Drive, Zoom, and/or Drupal experience a plus.