Senior Organizer - California, 6-Month Contract

ABOUT GREENPEACE
Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest, creative communication and people power to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. For more than fifty years, Greenpeace has fought to save the planet from the threats of climate change, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and nuclear disaster. As an independent campaigning organization, Greenpeace does not accept funds from any corporations or government entities. The global Greenpeace network is headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices around the world in over fifty countries. Greenpeace US is headquartered in Washington, DC.

POSITION SUMMARY
In this crucial election year, the Senior Organizer - California, 6-month contract position will play a critical role managing large-scale projects on the team to supercharge our electoral and civic engagement programs.This role is for somebody who is passionate about strengthening and diversifying the environmental movement, and sees people power built through leaderful, distributed organizing and on-the-ground action as the way to win big change.

The Senior Organizer - California is a 6-month contract, full-time, hybrid, exempt, benefits-eligible position and is based in California with potential for travel within California, an estimated 3-5 days per month for required in-person activities such as; coalition/ campaign events, hosting trainings and meetings with allies. Please note this position requires frequent work outside of normal business hours and/or on weekends for volunteer calls, trainings, coalition/ campaign events.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Manage & Implement Voter Contact Programs in California:

• Manage and implement a relational voter contact program in California to defeat big oil at the ballot box and elect climate champions.
• Project manage staff within DOT and across departments as needed in carrying out relational voter contact programs.
• Train volunteers, leaders, and staff in effective persuasion and voter mobilization communications.

Deepen Engagement & Volunteer Leadership:

• Strategically build Greenpeace's organizing network in California, scaling up the number of volunteers and activists working with Greenpeace to elect climate champions and change laws and systems that are hurting people and the climate.
• Invest in developing volunteer leadership capacity across California to increase impact.

Develop External Partnerships to Amplify Impact:

• Develop external partnerships that strengthen our electoral and civic engagement programs, specifically in California.
• Identify and recruit strategically networked individuals and organizations, including grassroots organizations, labor, and others as identified in strategic planning, to expand the impact and reach of our electoral and civic engagement campaigns.
• Recruit allies to pilot electoral programs, integrate input, and partner on events and trainings that engage their networks to multiply impact and strengthen solidarity.

Ensure Compliance:

• Ensure all staff involved in the project diligently track hours and follow provided legal guidance.
• Track all Independent Expenditures, and ensure legal reviews of public-facing content.

Foster Positive Team Culture:

• Build a culture of learning and experimentation on the team, leading by example and trying out new ways of moving volunteers up our leadership ladder.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as organizational or team priorities arise and/or shift.

• Exceptional communication skills: Ability to convey information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, in order to engage, motivate and train volunteers and staff
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to analyze complex issues, identify solutions, and make informed decisions
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate with team members, build relationships with allies and volunteers, and resolve conflicts
• Organizational Skills: Capability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Willingness and ability to be agile and adapt to rapidly evolving circumstances
• Creativity/Innovation: Ability to think creatively, generate new ideas, and develop innovative solutions, and learn from both successes and failures
• Integrity/Ethics: Commitment to honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in all aspects of work
• Initiative/Proactivity: Willingness to take initiative, drive results, and seek opportunities for improvement
• Resilience/Perseverance: Ability to bounce back from setbacks, overcome challenges, and maintain motivation in the face of adversity
• A strong commitment to building a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive movement
• Passion for mobilizing people and building power for progressive movements

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 7 years organizing experience, with at least 2 electoral organizing cycles.
• Proven experience managing complex projects and collaborating with project team members and across departments, as needed.
• Experience utilizing digital tools to mobilize people -- including CRMs, email, web tools and/or SMS (broadcast or peer-to-peer) desired.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex projects to engage volunteers and constituents in producing results -- including setting project goals, building a roadmap, delegating sub-projects and tasks, and keeping the project on track to completion.
• Experience navigating issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion and a deep commitment to advancing these values.
• A proven track record of designing and delivering high impact, volunteer-centered campaigns that deliver real world outcomes

Work Hours, Working Styles, and Additional Benefits:

• Frequent work outside of normal business hours and/or on weekends required for volunteer calls, trainings, coalition/ campaign events.
• Based in California with potential for travel within California, an estimated 3-5 days per month for required in-person activities such as: coalition/ campaign events, hosting trainings and meetings with allies.

*Unfortunately, we can only accept applicants who are United States Citizens or Permanent Legal Residents (Green Card Holders). This is a requirement of the Federal Election Commission due to the nature of the work that this position will be engaging in.

If you want to save the world from climate change and believe in environmental and social justice, please submit an application on our careers page. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the best candidate.

Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact usa-resumes@greenpeace.org.

COMPENSATION

Greenpeace USA values a healthy work-life balance and has flexible, family-friendly employment policies. Our competitive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with low contributions from staff. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 401K matching and time-off for vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave. After five years, staff are eligible for a paid sabbatical. To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture. For more information, check out our benefits plan.

The pay grade for this role is a 3, and the salary anticipated to be within the range of $78,668 - $85,146 will be provided to the successful candidate having met the minimum requirements for the position consistent with reflecting our commitment to maintaining competitive and fair compensation practices.

Only applicants eligible to work and live in the United States without any legal restrictions need apply for this opportunity.