The Sierra Club of Hawai‘i has a two-year paid position to help us organize our community for climate justice. We want to help empower concerned residents to influence public policies that ensure Hawaiiʻs future is vibrant, healthy, and just The job requires expertise in grassroots organizing, experience in leading public education and outreach campaigns, a good sense of humor, and heaps of tenacity. Applications are being accepted now through August 14th.
Apply
If you are interested, please send an email to: hawaii.chapter@sierraclub.org
The subject line should include your name and wants to stop climate change. The email should include a detailed resume, a cover letter highlighting why you are interested in the position, as well as your experience in this field in Hawai‘i, and three references with their contact information.
Context
This position seeks to increase the capacity of the chapter by engaging volunteers in activities that further the chapter’s mission, designing and implementing educational campaigns to achieve the chapter’s goals, and supporting the overall efficiency of the chapter-organization.
Scope
This position carries out the conservation program priorities and goals of the Chapter Executive Committee, as directed by the Chapter Director. In addition, this position provides support as needed for chapter operations, volunteer activities, and fundraising.
This is a full-time position for two years with the opportunity to extend depending on the availability of funding and stellar job performance.
Responsibilities
Supports the Director in implementing the short and long term strategic, programmatic, and financial goals of the Chapter.
Works with volunteers in the planning and implementation of core conservation efforts and programs, including clean energy, clean water, habitat conservation, solid waste reduction, and outdoor education.
Designs and implements effective conservation and education programs that achieve the chapter’s goals and priorities.
Supports the various outings programs of the chapter, including group outings programs, High School Hikers, and Hawai‘i Service Trip Program, with communications, outreach, and networking.
Recruits, motivates, and supports volunteers to further the goals and priorities of the chapter, including training volunteers on the effective use of communication tools.
Attends and facilitates meetings, events, and other opportunities for engaging members, supporters, and the public.
Cultivates partnerships with peer organizations that reflect the chapter’s priorities and goals.
Supports implementation of the chapter’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
Supports the operational efficiency of the chapter, including maintenance of our database, website, social media, and other community relations tools.
Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by Director.
Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Environmental Studies, Political Science, Communications, or other related field.
At least 3 years of experience in grassroots community organizing, volunteer support and training, and coalition building.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Specialized knowledge and background in specific issue areas of the environmental field related to assigned programs and campaigns, such as clean energy.
Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers and in large and small groups.
Highly self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently towards goals.
Experience and interest in outdoor education and activities.
The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
