(Green Job) Deputy Director, Sierra Club California

Written by: Susan Rowe on Apr 9, 2009 7:22 PM EDT

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Deputy Director, Sierra Club California
Sacramento, California

Sierra Club California is seeking a Deputy Director to build our organization through fundraising, outreach and communications, and to manage our internal operations.


Job Duties:

Designs, develops, and implements a program that raises significant funds for Sierra Club California through direct mail and Internet (Convio) messages, EarthShare participation, donor database management, working with the Development Committee, participation in key donor visits, and building contacts with foundations.

Communicates with general public, media and Sierra Club membership about major state legislative, regulatory, and electoral issues. Duties include writing action alerts, press releases and articles for newsletter and website.

Supervises, directs, develops, and provides guidance to administrative staffer, which includes: assigning work and establishing standards and work priorities; insuring staff training and development of employee skills; providing ongoing performance feedback, preparing and conducting formal performance planning and evaluation; recommending salary, hiring and promotion decisions.

Manages internal office, financial management and budgeting for all Sierra Club California funds, and the Sierra Club California fundraising program.

Coordinates outreach and interaction with the 13 California chapters and with the national Sierra Club.

Assists the Director and performs miscellaneous duties as directed.

Qualifications:

1.  Demonstrated fundraising ability – at least 3 years’ experience.
2.  Experience in non-profit management – at least 3 years’ experience.
3.  Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Non-profit Management, Business, Marketing, Communication, Environmental Studies, Political Science or related field or the equivalent combination of experience and education.
4.  Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
5.  Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and work effectively with volunteers.
6.  Able to participate in evening meetings and 3-5 weekend meetings each year. 
7.  Able to travel about 15% of the time.
8.  Commitment to environmental protection.

Compensation: Salary depends on experience. Full benefits.

To apply: send a cover letter, resume and one-page writing sample to annie.pham[at]sierraclub[dot]org

Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.

Annie Pham
Legislative Aide
Sierra Club California
801 K Street, Suite 2700
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916/557-1100 ext. 107

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Location: Sacramento, CA 95814