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# Climate Resilience Organizer at Sierra Club

- **Company:** Sierra Club
- **Location:** Grand Junction, CO
- **Compensation:** $75k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/sierraclub/5da24911-a01c-4565-a5fc-f5a0b665be18

## Job description

Job Title: Climate Resilience Organizer Department: Chapter Location: Remote in Western Colorado. This position requires an ability to travel. Reports To: Political Director

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 800 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 Climate Resilience Organizer is responsible for organizing campaigns which win real victories and build the grassroots power to accomplish Sierra Club priorities, particularly in the area of climate resilience. This includes, but is not limited to, work to support and identify funding streams for climate adaptation, building support for renewable energy projects, promoting conservation, and ensuring our transportation system is resilient. The Organizer works with local teams to recruit and train volunteers to fulfill goals and build leadership capabilities. The Organizer represents Sierra Club at community events and with partner organizations, to government officials, the media, business and community leaders, and the public. The Organizer plans and implements tactics to help achieve campaign strategies; the Organizer will do this by fostering volunteer leadership and participation on movement ready teams, builds and recruits for events and actions to accomplish policy priorities, and report on campaign results and effectiveness.

Job activities include but are not limited to:

- Strategic Campaigns. Participates in the creation of a state strategy, with particular focus on the western region of Colorado, while leading specific campaigns. Incorporates and builds relationships with key stakeholders, including volunteers, partners, and other staff to create and implement a campaign of the overarching strategic plan.  With the support of the manager, ensures that campaigns are rooted in equity and justice and inclusive of frontline and directly impacted communities.

- Organizing Implementation. Collaborates with volunteers to implement components of an overarching strategic plan for Sierra Club’s priorities in the region. Includes facilitating organizing meetings, volunteer onboarding and integration, and developing and leveraging partnerships. Tracks relevant regulatory proceedings and legislative or executive opportunities in the state and identifies opportunities and implements engagement, mobilization, or intervention. This includes evaluating progress towards goals through data collection and key metrics.

- Collaboration.  Builds a healthy, mutually accountable relationship with Chapter staff, volunteers, and coalition and grasstops partners to carry out Sierra Club priorities. Communicates clear expectations, capacity, and works in strategic alignment to accomplish Sierra Club’s priority goals. Prioritizes relationships with volunteer leaders and coordinates with other Sierra Club stakeholders as needed.

- Volunteer Recruitment and Leadership Development. Identify and recruit potential volunteers and activists, match volunteers to their areas of interest, and increase volunteer and activist participation within the Chapter structure. Support issue-focused volunteer teams to accomplish their goals, coach volunteers on skills, coordinate activities, and to engage key stakeholders and coalitions, elected and appointed decision makers, and their influencers to assure advancement of Sierra Club’s priorities. In coordination with other staff, supports the volunteer leadership development including facilitating training and coaching leaders and supporting governance processes and functions. Maintain good data practices tracking volunteers teams, roles, and contact information as well as other core metrics.

- Mobilization and Event Planning. Coordinates with coalition partners and outside interest groups to plan volunteer activities supporting Sierra Club’s priorities. Attends chapter-wide, local team, and committee meetings to coordinate events and mobilization tactics. Responds to inquiries concerning membership, outings, events, and environmental issues from the general public, members, and volunteers. Provides good public relations and volunteer support for Sierra Club.

- Local Representation of Sierra Club. In coordination with staff and volunteers, represents Sierra Club priorities to public officials, partner organizations, and to the media. Maintains positive relationships with strategic partners, coalitions, members of the media, grassroots leaders, elected officials, and government officials when strategic and aligns with the strategic priorities in the state. As needed, serves as Sierra Club spokesperson to media outlets and promotes volunteer and partner organization media exposure.

- Build and Participate in Teams: Build, maintain, and participate on teams to advance state level specific campaign work and Chapter organization building. Train and develop volunteer leaders who are skillful at facilitating effective, healthy teams. Actively participate and build the state field team. Supports a community of care with colleagues and collaborators and recognizes the need for self care in order to sustain ourselves and our work.

Seasonal Activities:

Heavier seasonal workloads may occur as a result of project deadlines, staff absences and vacancies, and during peak activity periods.  Frequent weekend and/or evening work required.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies:

- Organizing Experience: Experience as a field organizer and/or community organizing and/or demonstrated ability in onboard, training, and supporting volunteers. Experience designing and implementing tactics as part of a larger campaign strategy.

- Data Practices: A working understanding of quantitative data (for example, numbers of people engaged) and qualitative data (for instance, stories about people taking action) and a willingness to use data to inform and evaluate organizing work.

- Tech Tools: Experience using and training on a variety of in person and online/virtual tools, for example tools such as Zoom, G-Suite, peer to peer texting and Mobilize, and venues for volunteer outreach and engagement.

- Team Building: Demonstrated leadership experience working within a team structure. Ability to build vision, trust, and mutual accountability with team members. Experience working closely with volunteers.

- 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 skills, experience and competencies:

- Knowledge of environmental and energy issues, and either expertise or an ability to develop expertise in state energy, climate justice, and/or conservation areas.

- Demonstrates the ability to create rapport and inspire trust. Open to feedback and the ability to learn new skills.

This job description encompasses all of the functions held by this position. A realistic annual work plan will be developed based on the strategic priorities and campaign goals of the state and/or region. The work plan will be approved by this position’s manager and adjusted as needed throughout the year. Depending on the needs of the state and/or region, the (Position Name) may be doing some of these functions more than others. The work plan is the tool a manager will use to ensure there is clarity around expectations and work responsibilities.

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.

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, November 4.

## About Sierra Club

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Sierra Club is the largest and most enduring grassroots environmental organization in the United States, dedicated to protecting the planet, advancing climate solutions, and ensuring access to clean air, water, and a healthy environment for all.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization)
- **Headquarters**: Oakland, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1892
- **Founders**: John Muir

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Environmental advocacy, climate action, conservation, and outdoor recreation.
- **Target customers**: B2C – millions of members, donors, volunteers, and grassroots activists; also partners with other nonprofits, campaigns, and mission-aligned companies.
- **Mission / purpose**: “To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.” ([sierraclub.org](https://www.sierraclub.org/about-sierra-club))

## Products & Services
- **Advocacy & Campaigns**: Grassroots-driven campaigns to retire coal plants, stop pipelines, promote clean energy, protect public lands, and advance environmental justice.
- **Outings & Volunteer Programs**: Over 7,500 trained volunteers lead more than 15,000 trips annually (local hikes to international expeditions).
- **Sierra Club Books**: Publishing imprint for environmental literature.
- **Sierra Student Coalition**: Youth-led climate and conservation network.
- **Sierra Club Foundation**: Separate 501(c)(3) supporting education and conservation.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit). Annual revenue approximately **$152.3M** (LinkedIn estimate, likely calendar 2024). Expenses reported as $84.9M (2025). ([linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/sierraclub))
- **Key Metric**: Over **1 million members** and a network of local chapters across the U.S.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not investor-backed; partners include other environmental nonprofits, labor unions, and corporate allies.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew ~4% YoY to 744 employees (LinkedIn); careers page states over 800 staff. The organization is unionized with two labor unions (Progressive Workers Union and Sierra Employee Alliance) representing more than half of employees. ([sierraclub.org](https://www.sierraclub.org/careers-jobs-employment))

## Competitive Advantages
- **Grassroots power**: Over a century of organizing experience; unmatched network of local chapters and trained volunteers.
- **Legacy & trust**: One of the most recognized environmental brands in the U.S., with a proven record of legislative wins (Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, protection of 439 parks and monuments).
- **Unionized workforce**: Strong employee voice and collective bargaining, signaling a commitment to fair labor practices.
- **Integrated equity focus**: Core values of anti-racism, justice, and transformation embedded in the 2030 Strategic Framework.

## Strategic Focus
- **Climate solutions**: Championing the transition away from fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas) and toward 100% clean energy.
- **Environmental justice**: Ensuring that climate and conservation efforts address racial and economic inequities.
- **Grassroots expansion**: Deepening volunteer engagement and building a diverse, inclusive movement.
- **Policy advocacy**: Pushing for federal and state legislation on clean air, safe water, land protection, and public health.

## Why Work Here
- **Meaningful mission**: Direct impact on climate change, conservation, and social justice.
- **Unionized environment**: Over half of staff are represented by two unions; strong protection for workers.
- **Comprehensive benefits**: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision premiums; 401(k) with match; 20 weeks paid parental leave; generous PTO including extended winter break; sabbatical after 5+ years. ([sierraclub.org](https://www.sierraclub.org/careers-jobs-employment))
- **Flexible work options**: Positions listed as remote, hybrid, and on-site depending on role (e.g., Deputy Regional Field Director is remote; Chapter Director is hybrid; Grassroots Coordinator is on-site). ([jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/sierraclub))
- **Diversity commitment**: Strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
- **Growth opportunities**: Sabbatical program, training, and the chance to work with a national network of passionate activists.

## Sources
1. [sierraclub.org – Careers](https://www.sierraclub.org/careers-jobs-employment)
2. [jobs.lever.co – Sierra Club job board](https://jobs.lever.co/sierraclub)
3. [sierraclub.org – About the Sierra Club](https://www.sierraclub.org/about-sierra-club)
4. [linkedin.com – Sierra Club company page](https://linkedin.com/company/sierraclub)
5. [sierraclub.org – Massachusetts Careers (benefits detail)](https://www.sierraclub.org/massachusetts/careers)

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