Program Coordinator

Job activities include but are not limited to:

• Issue tracking & internal communication. Keep track of the latest news and action opportunities around grizzly bears, wolf recovery and other relevant threatened and endangered species in the region, along with public lands protection. Read emails, documents, and news articles and participate in meetings where information is shared about these efforts. Clearly relay important information to the rest of the Sierra Club team via email, documents, and meetings to collectively implement action tactics.
• Coalition & partner collaboration. Participate in regular wildlife- and lands-related coalition meetings (both in-person and virtual) on behalf of Montana Sierra Club. Build and maintain genuine relationships with Indigenous organizations, Tribes, and other community groups to collaborate on these issues.
• Public outreach & mobilizations. Collaborate with the Chapter and National staff to develop mass communication, press, and digital organizing strategies to educate and engage large numbers of people to understand, connect with, and take action for our wildlife and lands campaign goals. Help draft petitions, comment forms, and press releases. Speak with reporters and support volunteers and other community members to share their stories. Collaborate with the Chapter and National Organizers to plan and run community engagement events, including rallies, webinars, socials, outings, and turnout for public hearings.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies or a combination of related, transferable skills:

• Collaborative social change advocacy. You have experience working with community members toward a shared goal, particularly applying pressure on a decision-maker through an escalation of advocacy tactics. You are known for being a collaborative team player in community efforts to create change. You build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities.
• Attentive, empathetic leadership. You are enthusiastic about meeting and engaging with people. You empathize with the communities you work with. You are able to put people at ease, especially when there are lines of difference. You listen closely to understand needs or concerns and take steps based on that input. You get back to people in a timely manner and you follow through on commitments. You take pride in providing clear, helpful information.
• Clear, precise, compassionate communication. You come across as genuine. You say what you mean. You speak clearly on behalf of an organization and advocate for/with community members. You communicate well with others, including sharing context and asking questions to understand others’ perspectives. Entrepreneurial and resourceful. You consistently overcome challenges and leverage resources to creatively solve problems. You propose solutions to issues without much guidance (but aren't afraid to ask questions). You proactively ask for help, anticipate problems, and course-correct where needed. You are able to work independently, but always within a framework of teamwork, collaboration, and clear communication with others.
• Indigenous community relationships & Climate Justice analysis. You have experience working with Indigenous communities and are able to articulate and demonstrate how to respectfully build relationships, engage, and collaborate with Indigenous community members and tribal governments, particularly around environmental issues. You have an understanding of how climate change disproportionately impacts communities of color, Indigenous communities, and low-income communities; the climate solutions and leadership being demonstrated in those communities; and interest in and/or experience with developing inclusive campaigns at the intersection of environmental action and social justice.
• Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And 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 skills, experience and competencies:

• Knowledge of grizzly and wolf recovery issues
• Knowledge of public lands protection issues
• Excellent written communication skills
• Willingness to learn various tech applications (Salesforce, Canva, Marketing cloud, etc.)
• Policy advocacy experience
• Coalition-building experience
• Power building experience
• Experience recruiting, deploying and retaining volunteers
• Writing and managing federal and foundation grants
• Relationships with Indigenous organizations and Tribes in Montana
• Relationships with other progressive/community groups in Montana

• Ability to travel across the state needed. Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.