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From: Amanda Wallner <wallner.ama... at gmail.com>
Date: May 6, 8:58 am
Subject: Director, Sierra Club California
To: JobsthatareLEFT


*Context:* Director of Sierra Club California develops and implements
programs, policies, and initiatives for Sierra Club California, with
primary
emphasis on advocacy in the California Legislature and before state
administrative agencies. Performs long range planning, makes
appropriate
recommendations to the Sierra Club California committees regarding
short and
long term priorities and strategies to develop and strengthen the
effectiveness of the organization, which works with the thirteen
Sierra Club
chapters in California and with volunteers from the over 200,000
Sierra Club
members in California.

*Scope:* Evaluates and prepares recommendations for the Sierra Club
California committees on Sierra Club California management and
priorities,
including fundraising and development strategies to meet financial and
program goals, and positions on state legislation and issues before
state
administrative agencies. Manages all Sierra Club California staff and
operations including fundraising, budgeting and reporting, lobbying
and
legislative programs, and media relations. Develops working
relationships
with external organizations, officials, and the media.

*Job Activities:*

1. Designs and implements effective a legislative and administrative
advocacy program that reflect the Sierra Club California’s goals and
priorities. Works with the California Legislative Committee to
determine
Sierra Club positions on bills before the California Legislature and
with
the California/Nevada Regional Conservation Committee to determine
strategies and positions involving advocacy before state agencies.

2. Works with the Chair and Executive Committee to develop the Sierra
Club
California’s short and long term strategic, programmatic and financial
goals
and objectives.

3. Advises the Sierra Club California Political Committee and
California
Legislative Committee about Sierra Club action with respect to
candidates
for state Legislature, state constitutional offices, and state ballot
measures.

4. Recruits, hires, and manages paid staff to carry out the objectives
of
Sierra Club California. Writes and conducts performance appraisals and
takes
personnel actions as appropriate. Ensures compliance with Sierra
Club's
employment policies and practices.

5. Prepares and presents reports to ensure that the Executive
Committee,
Treasurer and other leaders are informed of major programmatic
decisions,
program and financial status. Designs and develops information systems
to
monitor the effectiveness of programs, as well as the status of the
budget.

6. Plans and implements an effective public communications program,
develops
contacts with the media to establish and maintain positive relations
to
maximize Sierra Club California’s credibility and position of issues.

7. Communicates Sierra Club California priorities, policies
objectives, and
goals to Sierra Club California volunteers and staff and the staff and
volunteer leadership of the thirteen Sierra Club chapters in
California.

8. Works with volunteers and enables their role in the effectiveness
of
Sierra Club California.

9. Attends and facilitates meetings, task forces, and events. Builds
strong
relationships with other groups, elected officials, and governmental
agencies. Represents Sierra Club California as appropriate.

10. Coordinates efforts with the national headquarters and regional
staff
and ensures that the Sierra Club California strategies are in
compliance
with national requirements.

11. Directs and guides the grant proposal process as an opportunity to
generate operating funds for Sierra Club California.

12. Working with the Fundraising Chair, designs and implements Sierra
Club
California’s development strategy to meet the funding needs of Sierra
Club
California. Identifies new donor and membership markets.

13. Reviews staff time report and ensures the reporting of this
information
on iVantage is accurate and timely in accordance with Sierra Club
policies.

14. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

-- 3-5 years of experience that includes substantial experience
planning and
managing grassroots conservation campaigns, lobbying, media relations,
and
working with political leaders.

-- Expert lobbying ability, including experience lobbying on
environmental
issues.

-- Substantial experience in the strategic planning and direction of
campaigns and programs

-- Prior experience in fundraising that includes donor relations and
grant-funded project development/oversight.

-- Substantial experience, demonstrated skill and ability in local and
regional media relations. Includes effective television and radio
presence,
knowledge of media technologies including video, radio, and print
production
processes.

-- Substantial experience and demonstrated ability and effectiveness
working
with volunteers.

-- Demonstrated ability to supervise staff.

-- Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated public speaking and media presentation ability.

-- Expert knowledge within the environmental field, which includes in-
depth
knowledge and background in specific issue areas of the environmental
field
applicable to the community, state, or ecoregion.

Please send cover letter and resume to Amanda Wallner at
Amanda.wall... at sierraclubcalifornia.org.

The Sierra Club offers 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.