League of Conservation Voters
Phoenix, AZ
Title: Advocacy Deputy Director, Chispa AZ
Department: State Capacity Building
Status : Exempt
Reports to: State Co-Director, Chispa AZ
Positions Reporting to this Position: Chispa AZ Public Lands Fellow
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-I
Salary Range (depending on experience): $84,728-$108,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
LCV launched Chispa in 2014, a grassroots community organizing program to ensure the voice and power of Latinx communities influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Currently, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada and Texas.
Chispa Arizona is a leader in advocating for clean energy and clean air, climate justice, public lands and parks, and fighting for a reflective democracy in the federal, state, and municipal governments. Our fight for climate justice is at the Arizona Legislature, the Arizona Corporation Commission and the municipalities.
LCV is hiring an Advocacy Deputy Director to join our Chispa Arizona program who will be responsible for advancing Arizona-based legislative and policy priorities and ensuring that our members are seen as policy change leaders by decision-makers. This position will be joining a team that is motivated by and invested in taking action in the fight against polluters and climate change, and making progress on promoting clean air, clean energy, clean water, access to public lands, and a free and fair democracy for all. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a track record of effective advocacy and deep understanding of Arizona policy issues and priorities.
Responsibilities :
Monitor policy activity at the Arizona legislature, the Arizona Corporation Commission, and other policies at state and municipal levels around environmental justice, clean energy, climate change, democracy, and public lands issues that impact Arizona communities.
Research and write policy analysis and positions, incorporating a racial justice and equity lens and how specific policies impact the people of Arizona.
Develop strategic advocacy plans to advance Chispa Arizona campaigns and policy priorities around environmental justice issues.
Work with the Chispa AZ Public Lands Fellow on public lands issue priorities including research on Latinx issue as it relates to public lands, Chispa AZ’s Clean and Green Campaign, and overall mentorship.
Represent the organization and work with lobbying consultants on key decision-makers on priority issues.
Lead presentations and develop tools that provide culturally competent and accessible information to Chispa Arizona members on legislation and how to influence the policymaking process.
Track legislators’ voting records and oversee the development of an Arizona annual legislative scorecard, tracking scores related to priority issues.
Work with the Chispa AZ Communications and Organizing teams to write policy-related content for action alerts and other communications tools.
Build relationships and partnerships with allies including environmental, faith, labor, community, and others.
Build relationships with legislators, legislative staff, key individuals within administrative agencies, and the executive branch and provide information on Chispa AZ’s policy priorities via emails, workshops and meetings.
Coordinate with counterparts at national LCV and the Conservation Voter Movement state affiliates on key federal issues.
Collaborate with the Chispa Arizona team to put together reports, educational workshops and material related to advocacy priorities.
Participate in and support the preparation of fundraising materials and reports, and other activities of Chispa AZ.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - At least 5 years experience in issue advocacy campaigns. Experience working with policymakers, media, community organizations and in diverse and intersectional coalitions. Experience developing strategic advocacy plans. Experience managing and supervising volunteers or staff. Preferred - Experience working in climate, clean energy, public lands and/or democracy policy from a justice-centered lens. Experience in electoral work.
Skills: Required - Ability to convert policy complexities into digestible, meaningful content. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail. Familiarity with legal rules regarding 501(c)3, 501(c)4 and PAC organizations. Excellent organizational and time management, and supervisory skills, and the ability to delegate, prioritize, and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Flexibility, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, cultural competence, and ability to juggle multiple tasks, solve problems, and set priorities in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Ability to work under one’s own initiative as well being an integral team member. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with coalition partners. Preferred - Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Cultural Competence: Must share a commitment to advancing racial justice and equity and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color engagement in the environmental movement. Familiarity with Arizona and in-state community preferred. Demonstrate deep understanding of environmental priorities, movement issues, Arizona’s lay of the land and political arena. A strong belief in everyday peoples’ ability to affect change and their fundamental right to be heard by decision-makers and influence the policies and decisions that affect their community. An understanding of systemic racism, inequity and how they intersect with environmental issues.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with journalists and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Ability to travel, potentially up to 10% of time, and work some evenings and weekends, as needed (currently paused due to COVID). Position requires a valid Arizona driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, through April 30, 2022.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa AZ Advocacy Deputy Director” in the subject line by April 14, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Title: Advocacy Deputy Director, Chispa AZ
Department: State Capacity Building
Status : Exempt
Reports to: State Co-Director, Chispa AZ
Positions Reporting to this Position: Chispa AZ Public Lands Fellow
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-I
Salary Range (depending on experience): $84,728-$108,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
LCV launched Chispa in 2014, a grassroots community organizing program to ensure the voice and power of Latinx communities influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Currently, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada and Texas.
Chispa Arizona is a leader in advocating for clean energy and clean air, climate justice, public lands and parks, and fighting for a reflective democracy in the federal, state, and municipal governments. Our fight for climate justice is at the Arizona Legislature, the Arizona Corporation Commission and the municipalities.
LCV is hiring an Advocacy Deputy Director to join our Chispa Arizona program who will be responsible for advancing Arizona-based legislative and policy priorities and ensuring that our members are seen as policy change leaders by decision-makers. This position will be joining a team that is motivated by and invested in taking action in the fight against polluters and climate change, and making progress on promoting clean air, clean energy, clean water, access to public lands, and a free and fair democracy for all. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a track record of effective advocacy and deep understanding of Arizona policy issues and priorities.
Responsibilities :
Monitor policy activity at the Arizona legislature, the Arizona Corporation Commission, and other policies at state and municipal levels around environmental justice, clean energy, climate change, democracy, and public lands issues that impact Arizona communities.
Research and write policy analysis and positions, incorporating a racial justice and equity lens and how specific policies impact the people of Arizona.
Develop strategic advocacy plans to advance Chispa Arizona campaigns and policy priorities around environmental justice issues.
Work with the Chispa AZ Public Lands Fellow on public lands issue priorities including research on Latinx issue as it relates to public lands, Chispa AZ’s Clean and Green Campaign, and overall mentorship.
Represent the organization and work with lobbying consultants on key decision-makers on priority issues.
Lead presentations and develop tools that provide culturally competent and accessible information to Chispa Arizona members on legislation and how to influence the policymaking process.
Track legislators’ voting records and oversee the development of an Arizona annual legislative scorecard, tracking scores related to priority issues.
Work with the Chispa AZ Communications and Organizing teams to write policy-related content for action alerts and other communications tools.
Build relationships and partnerships with allies including environmental, faith, labor, community, and others.
Build relationships with legislators, legislative staff, key individuals within administrative agencies, and the executive branch and provide information on Chispa AZ’s policy priorities via emails, workshops and meetings.
Coordinate with counterparts at national LCV and the Conservation Voter Movement state affiliates on key federal issues.
Collaborate with the Chispa Arizona team to put together reports, educational workshops and material related to advocacy priorities.
Participate in and support the preparation of fundraising materials and reports, and other activities of Chispa AZ.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - At least 5 years experience in issue advocacy campaigns. Experience working with policymakers, media, community organizations and in diverse and intersectional coalitions. Experience developing strategic advocacy plans. Experience managing and supervising volunteers or staff. Preferred - Experience working in climate, clean energy, public lands and/or democracy policy from a justice-centered lens. Experience in electoral work.
Skills: Required - Ability to convert policy complexities into digestible, meaningful content. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail. Familiarity with legal rules regarding 501(c)3, 501(c)4 and PAC organizations. Excellent organizational and time management, and supervisory skills, and the ability to delegate, prioritize, and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Flexibility, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, cultural competence, and ability to juggle multiple tasks, solve problems, and set priorities in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Ability to work under one’s own initiative as well being an integral team member. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with coalition partners. Preferred - Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Cultural Competence: Must share a commitment to advancing racial justice and equity and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color engagement in the environmental movement. Familiarity with Arizona and in-state community preferred. Demonstrate deep understanding of environmental priorities, movement issues, Arizona’s lay of the land and political arena. A strong belief in everyday peoples’ ability to affect change and their fundamental right to be heard by decision-makers and influence the policies and decisions that affect their community. An understanding of systemic racism, inequity and how they intersect with environmental issues.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with journalists and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Ability to travel, potentially up to 10% of time, and work some evenings and weekends, as needed (currently paused due to COVID). Position requires a valid Arizona driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, through April 30, 2022.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa AZ Advocacy Deputy Director” in the subject line by April 14, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
League of Conservation Voters
Phoenix, AZ
Title: Communications Deputy Director, Chispa AZ
Department: State Capacity Building
Status : Exempt
Reports to: State Co-Director, Chispa AZ
Positions Reporting to this Position: Digital & Storytelling Organizer
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-I
Salary Range (depending on experience): $79,000-$108,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
LCV launched Chispa in 2014, a grassroots community organizing program to ensure the voice and power of Latinx communities influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Currently, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada and Texas.
LCV is hiring a Communications Deputy Director to join our Chispa Arizona, Phoenix-based team. The Communications Deputy Director will be responsible for elevating our program profile, establishing relationships with media, creating relatable and culturally competent environmental messaging, and amplifying our work and impact to local and national audiences. This position will be joining a team that is motivated by and invested in taking action in the fight against polluters and climate change, and making progress on promoting clean air, clean energy, clean water, access to public lands, and a free and fair democracy for all. The ideal candidate is a creative, innovative, ambitious, and skilled leader who is bilingual in English and Spanish, goal-driven, and experience in human impact storytelling, media relations, and movement building.
Responsibilities:
Oversee Chispa AZ external and internal overall messaging and communications strategy.
Build relations with English- and Spanish-language press to share and amplify Chispa AZ’s message.
Pitch media on campaign-specific needs, perform follow-up calls with press after events, cultivate Spanish- and English-language press list.
Draft statements, op-eds, press releases, quotes, blogs, and other materials related to Chispa AZ program and work. Work cross-departmentally with staff in the Communications and Legal departments to review and approve materials.
Work with the Digital & Storytelling Organizer to amplify organizational campaign and advocacy goals, pro-climate justice messaging and educational material.
Collaborate with the Chispa AZ staff on developing communications workshops for our community members so they can be active and empowered in the movement for environmental justice and community health.
Gather quotes and stories from community speakers for inclusion in Chispa AZ materials.
Coordinate media activities for Chispa AZ events, including assisting with logistical support and speaker preparation.
Support membership messaging and strategy on multiple platforms to engage supporters and unique target audiences in the growing work and story of Chispa AZ.
Serve as on-the-record spokesperson.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required - At least 5 years experience in communications. Experience managing and supervising volunteers or staff. Successful track record of pitching press, developing relationships with media, and strong storytelling experience. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish and demonstrate cultural competence when messaging environmental priorities and movement issues. Preferred - Experience with Arizona communications and/or campaigns experience. Experience in website development. Experience using social media platforms to advance program goals, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Experience with speaking on-the-record to press. Experience developing, implementing and evaluating communications plans for short and long-term campaigns or programs.
Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management, and supervisory skills, and the ability to delegate, prioritize, and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Enthusiasm and commitment to amplify the voice and leadership of Latinx communities in Arizona and advancing progressive issues and campaigns. Flexibility, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, cultural competence, and ability to juggle multiple tasks, solve problems, and set priorities in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Detail-oriented, with good organizational skills and follow-through. Ability to work under own initiative, as well as part of a team. Creative and innovative thinker that considers themselves a problem-solver and resourceful during challenging or new situations.
Cultural Competence: Must share a commitment to advancing racial justice and equity and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color engagement in the environmental movement. Familiarity with Arizona and in-state community preferred.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with journalists and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Ability to travel, potentially up to 10% of time, and work some evenings and weekends, as needed. Position requires a valid Arizona driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa AZ Communications Deputy Director” in the subject line by November 28, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Title: Communications Deputy Director, Chispa AZ
Department: State Capacity Building
Status : Exempt
Reports to: State Co-Director, Chispa AZ
Positions Reporting to this Position: Digital & Storytelling Organizer
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-I
Salary Range (depending on experience): $79,000-$108,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
LCV launched Chispa in 2014, a grassroots community organizing program to ensure the voice and power of Latinx communities influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Currently, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada and Texas.
LCV is hiring a Communications Deputy Director to join our Chispa Arizona, Phoenix-based team. The Communications Deputy Director will be responsible for elevating our program profile, establishing relationships with media, creating relatable and culturally competent environmental messaging, and amplifying our work and impact to local and national audiences. This position will be joining a team that is motivated by and invested in taking action in the fight against polluters and climate change, and making progress on promoting clean air, clean energy, clean water, access to public lands, and a free and fair democracy for all. The ideal candidate is a creative, innovative, ambitious, and skilled leader who is bilingual in English and Spanish, goal-driven, and experience in human impact storytelling, media relations, and movement building.
Responsibilities:
Oversee Chispa AZ external and internal overall messaging and communications strategy.
Build relations with English- and Spanish-language press to share and amplify Chispa AZ’s message.
Pitch media on campaign-specific needs, perform follow-up calls with press after events, cultivate Spanish- and English-language press list.
Draft statements, op-eds, press releases, quotes, blogs, and other materials related to Chispa AZ program and work. Work cross-departmentally with staff in the Communications and Legal departments to review and approve materials.
Work with the Digital & Storytelling Organizer to amplify organizational campaign and advocacy goals, pro-climate justice messaging and educational material.
Collaborate with the Chispa AZ staff on developing communications workshops for our community members so they can be active and empowered in the movement for environmental justice and community health.
Gather quotes and stories from community speakers for inclusion in Chispa AZ materials.
Coordinate media activities for Chispa AZ events, including assisting with logistical support and speaker preparation.
Support membership messaging and strategy on multiple platforms to engage supporters and unique target audiences in the growing work and story of Chispa AZ.
Serve as on-the-record spokesperson.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required - At least 5 years experience in communications. Experience managing and supervising volunteers or staff. Successful track record of pitching press, developing relationships with media, and strong storytelling experience. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish and demonstrate cultural competence when messaging environmental priorities and movement issues. Preferred - Experience with Arizona communications and/or campaigns experience. Experience in website development. Experience using social media platforms to advance program goals, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Experience with speaking on-the-record to press. Experience developing, implementing and evaluating communications plans for short and long-term campaigns or programs.
Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management, and supervisory skills, and the ability to delegate, prioritize, and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Enthusiasm and commitment to amplify the voice and leadership of Latinx communities in Arizona and advancing progressive issues and campaigns. Flexibility, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, cultural competence, and ability to juggle multiple tasks, solve problems, and set priorities in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Detail-oriented, with good organizational skills and follow-through. Ability to work under own initiative, as well as part of a team. Creative and innovative thinker that considers themselves a problem-solver and resourceful during challenging or new situations.
Cultural Competence: Must share a commitment to advancing racial justice and equity and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color engagement in the environmental movement. Familiarity with Arizona and in-state community preferred.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with journalists and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Ability to travel, potentially up to 10% of time, and work some evenings and weekends, as needed. Position requires a valid Arizona driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa AZ Communications Deputy Director” in the subject line by November 28, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
League of Conservation Voters
Corpus Christi, TX
Title: Chispa TX Program Director
Department: Community & Civic Engagement
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chispa National Deputy Director
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Unit Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: E
Salary Range (depending on experience): $79,000-$96,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
LCV launched Chispa in 2014, a grassroots community organizing program to ensure the voice and power of Latinx communities influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Currently, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and Nevada.
Through our programs in five states, our members have taken leadership in the fights to keep rooftop solar affordable and accessible and convert dirty diesel school buses to clean electric fleets, developed Latino and other people of color policymakers as champions on environmental issues, demonstrated to Spanish-language media that the environment is a priority issue for Latinx families, and built strong relationships with social justice and environmental groups alike.
LCV is seeking a Chispa TX Program Director who is a senior-level organizer with extensive experience in program management, base building and developing grassroots leaders through issue organizing campaigns. We are looking for a creative, motivated individual with a strong organizing background who is experienced in movement building and ready to support the development of a new program in Corpus Christi, TX.
Responsibilities:
Work with the National Chispa Deputy Director, key staff and state partners and community to develop, implement and evaluate issue organizing campaigns that build a strong base of volunteers, develop grassroots leaders and inform and drive policy victories that push for environmental justice.
Lead the hiring, coaching, and supervision of Chispa TX program support staff, guide and support the program’s short and long-term goals and professional development.
Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with Latinx organizations, climate groups, leaders and policymakers.
Partner with organizations and consultants to implement a Spanish-language and Latinx focused communications strategy.
Coordinate with the Chispa team and local community to develop and test effective, new organizing and mobilizing strategies and tools that strengthen the participation and leadership of our communities and leaders.
Support fundraising efforts for Chispa TX program to ensure sustainability.
Actively participate as a thought leader in the Conservation Voter Movement and contribute to building an inclusive organizational culture.
Ensure compliance and reporting of all organizing-related activities working with Legal and Finance departments and, where appropriate, state LCVs.
Oversee administrative aspects of the program including narrative reports and financial monitoring and reporting.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: At least 5-7 years of experience in issue, labor and/or grassroots community organizing campaigns with Latinx, low-income families and/or people of color. 1-2 years of direct supervisory experience. Coalition/partner relations experience across issue areas. Program budget management and reporting. Experience developing programmatic reports for funders. Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, management, and coaching skills. Familiarity with digital and communications strategies and tactics and how they amplify and strengthen community organizing and campaigns. Preferred - Experience working with TX communities, and Corpus Christi in particular.
Skills: Required - Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and implement, monitor and evaluate program and campaign plans. Ability to represent Chispa to a variety of audiences and through a variety of mediums. Commitment to measuring and tracking progress, developing reports for funders, and program outcomes. Work well in a fast-paced environment and able to prioritize and multitask without sacrificing the quality of work. Reliable, consistent, detail-oriented and self-motivated. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Preferred - Familiarity with the IRS rules regarding 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PACs. Familiarity with VAN, Google, Office Suite.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about differences, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. A complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Proven track record of successfully working across lines of race, immigration status, ethnicity, language, class, gender and other identities and experiences. Preferred – Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color engagement in the environmental movement. Familiarity with TX and in-state communities.
Conditions: Ability to travel, potentially up to 10% of time, and to work some evenings and weekends. Position requires a valid TX driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. The position is based in Corpus Christi, TX. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa TX Program Director” in the subject line by January 10, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Title: Chispa TX Program Director
Department: Community & Civic Engagement
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chispa National Deputy Director
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Unit Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: E
Salary Range (depending on experience): $79,000-$96,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
LCV launched Chispa in 2014, a grassroots community organizing program to ensure the voice and power of Latinx communities influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Currently, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and Nevada.
Through our programs in five states, our members have taken leadership in the fights to keep rooftop solar affordable and accessible and convert dirty diesel school buses to clean electric fleets, developed Latino and other people of color policymakers as champions on environmental issues, demonstrated to Spanish-language media that the environment is a priority issue for Latinx families, and built strong relationships with social justice and environmental groups alike.
LCV is seeking a Chispa TX Program Director who is a senior-level organizer with extensive experience in program management, base building and developing grassroots leaders through issue organizing campaigns. We are looking for a creative, motivated individual with a strong organizing background who is experienced in movement building and ready to support the development of a new program in Corpus Christi, TX.
Responsibilities:
Work with the National Chispa Deputy Director, key staff and state partners and community to develop, implement and evaluate issue organizing campaigns that build a strong base of volunteers, develop grassroots leaders and inform and drive policy victories that push for environmental justice.
Lead the hiring, coaching, and supervision of Chispa TX program support staff, guide and support the program’s short and long-term goals and professional development.
Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with Latinx organizations, climate groups, leaders and policymakers.
Partner with organizations and consultants to implement a Spanish-language and Latinx focused communications strategy.
Coordinate with the Chispa team and local community to develop and test effective, new organizing and mobilizing strategies and tools that strengthen the participation and leadership of our communities and leaders.
Support fundraising efforts for Chispa TX program to ensure sustainability.
Actively participate as a thought leader in the Conservation Voter Movement and contribute to building an inclusive organizational culture.
Ensure compliance and reporting of all organizing-related activities working with Legal and Finance departments and, where appropriate, state LCVs.
Oversee administrative aspects of the program including narrative reports and financial monitoring and reporting.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: At least 5-7 years of experience in issue, labor and/or grassroots community organizing campaigns with Latinx, low-income families and/or people of color. 1-2 years of direct supervisory experience. Coalition/partner relations experience across issue areas. Program budget management and reporting. Experience developing programmatic reports for funders. Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, management, and coaching skills. Familiarity with digital and communications strategies and tactics and how they amplify and strengthen community organizing and campaigns. Preferred - Experience working with TX communities, and Corpus Christi in particular.
Skills: Required - Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and implement, monitor and evaluate program and campaign plans. Ability to represent Chispa to a variety of audiences and through a variety of mediums. Commitment to measuring and tracking progress, developing reports for funders, and program outcomes. Work well in a fast-paced environment and able to prioritize and multitask without sacrificing the quality of work. Reliable, consistent, detail-oriented and self-motivated. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Preferred - Familiarity with the IRS rules regarding 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PACs. Familiarity with VAN, Google, Office Suite.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about differences, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. A complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Proven track record of successfully working across lines of race, immigration status, ethnicity, language, class, gender and other identities and experiences. Preferred – Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color engagement in the environmental movement. Familiarity with TX and in-state communities.
Conditions: Ability to travel, potentially up to 10% of time, and to work some evenings and weekends. Position requires a valid TX driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. The position is based in Corpus Christi, TX. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa TX Program Director” in the subject line by January 10, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.