Job Title: Grand Canyon Program Manager
Department: Grand Canyon Chapter
Location: Remote. This position requires an ability to travel.
Reports To: Chapter Director
Supervises: N/A
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 700 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 Chapter Grand Canyon Program Manager is responsible for ensuring that the Chapter’s approved Grand Canyon program objectives are implemented. Participates in the development of program strategies with directly-impacted communities and partner organizations. Works closely with volunteer leaders and directly-impacted communities on the Grand Canyon campaigns.
Job activities include but are not limited to:
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.
The successful candidate must have the following skills and experience:
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.
The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following experience, skills and competencies:
Experience working with or in Indigenous communities.
Knowledge of the greater Grand Canyon region.
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.
Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.
We are accepting applications until September 9.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in the environmental field, including research, campaign organizing, media relations, and public speaking
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Experience working effectively with volunteers and directly impacted communities
- Commitment to continuously developing understanding of systems of oppression, privilege, and power
- Experience working with or in Indigenous communities
- Knowledge of the greater Grand Canyon region
What We Do
The Sierra Club is the largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. For over 130 years, it has worked to promote clean energy, safeguard community health, protect wildlife, and preserve wild places. Through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action, the organization mobilizes millions of members and supporters to defend the right to a healthy world and address the climate crisis.
