[Remote] Program Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sierra Club is an environmental organization focused on climate action, environmental justice, and protecting the planet. The Grand Canyon Program Manager implements approved Grand Canyon program objectives, develops campaign strategies, recruits and coordinates volunteers, engages directly impacted and Indigenous communities, and communicates with public, political, governmental, and media audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements campaign strategies for Grand Canyon programs and projects in accordance with the chapter policy
• Recruits and motivates volunteers and enables their role in the effectiveness of the chapter. Coordinates and facilitates grassroots involvement in Grand Canyon programs
• Works with volunteer leaders and other interest groups to identify, recruit and organize volunteers for Grand Canyon campaigns
• Makes presentations to community, political, and governmental bodies regarding Grand Canyon efforts. Writes press releases, newsletter articles, flyers, social media posts, etc. to keep the Club membership and the general public informed
• Works closely with media representatives and directly-impacted communities, including Indigenous communities, to ensure that the message of the Club is accurately represented by the media
• Works on task forces, committees, etc. representing the Sierra Club's objective or mission as determined by supervisor
• Seeks opportunities to advance the Sierra Club's equity, inclusion and justice initiatives through new partnerships and engagement strategies where appropriate, especially with Indigenous communities and activists
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned

Skills

• 2+ years experience in the environmental field that includes research and organizing campaigns, media relations, and public speaking
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers and directly-impacted communities
• Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. 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
• Experience working with or in Indigenous communities
• Knowledge of the greater Grand Canyon region

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• Ability to travel as required
• Unionized employer

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