Forwarded by Jane Clark at [log in to unmask] ANNOUNCEMENT OF JOB OPENING INTERNAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: WED., OCTOBER 11, 2000 - APPLY TO HRD FULL-TIME, REGULAR SALARY: CATEGORY 02- $50,000+/YR COMMENSURATE W/ SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE PLUS BENEFITS Date: 01/00 Job No: R1027A Category: 02 Union: NR FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1.0 Sierra Club Job Description Job Title: Regional Field Director Deptartment: Conservation - Midwest Region Reports To: National Field Director Context: Manages the staff, operations and activities of the designated region and provides assistance to volunteers. Directs national conservation staff on conservation campaigns and other Sierra Club programs within the region. Responsible for overseeing organizing support for Sierra Club positions on local, regional, and national issues and providing volunteer support services. Scope: Manages all operations of the region. The Regional Conservation Director manages national staff and provides assistance to regional volunteer leaders and other organizations to design and implement environmental grassroots public policy, environmental justice, and corporate accountability campaigns within a region. Travels frequently to meet with volunteers, public officials, donors, and the media and represents the national Sierra Club in those forums. Assists volunteers and chapter staff with training and strategic campaign planning and implementation. Oversees regional campaigns and grant programs and provides regional perspective on national campaigns. Job Activities: 1. Manages field regional operations including development of budget, monitoring expenses, administering Sierra Club Personnel Policy, overseeing physical plant and equipment contracting for outside services. 2. Hires, fires, evaluates, trains and manages national conservation staff within the region, in consultation with the National Field Director and Senior Regional Representative in the region. 3. Oversees public education campaigns in the region including the ecoregion campaigns, Environmental Public Education Campaigns, Environmental Voter Education Campaigns, and Environmental Justice campaigns. 4. Analyzes environmental issues on regional or national importance and collaborates with other national staff and volunteer leaders in formulating and implementing campaign strategies. 5. Coordinates, motivates, trains and informs volunteer leaders and helps them organize effective grassroots campaigns on priority issues. Collaborates with and assists chapter staff in the region. 6. Represents Sierra Club position to Congress, government officials, the public, donors and the media, by preparing testimony, participating in meetings, public speaking, lobbying and establishing and maintaining professional contacts. 7. Acts as liaison between regional volunteers and chapter staff and the national office. 8. Develops and prepares campaign issue information. 9. Serves as part of a fundraising team with major gifts staff and volunteers to raise money for programs in the region. 10. Oversees candidate accountability and electoral work within the region. 11. Performs miscellaneous duties as directed. Knowledge and skills: -- 3 years supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to develop, train and support employees. -- Excellent oral and written communication skills. -- 3-5 years experience in the environmental movement or public interest advocacy including organizing campaigns, working with volunteers, creating public demand for a policy, holding the decision makers acountable, and taking delivery on campaign goals. -- Demonstrated skill in media relations and public speaking. -- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in office management, budget planning and management. -- Ability to interact effectively with public, staff, volunteers and government officials. -- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team, to provide guidance and leadership to colleagues, excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Protect America's environment--for our families, for our future. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For SC email list T-and-C, send: GET TERMS-AND-CONDITIONS.CURRENT to [log in to unmask]