League of Conservation Voters

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League of Conservation Voters Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office).
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Title:   Racial Justice and Equity Coordinator (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice) Department:   Executive Office Status:   Non-Exempt Reports to:   Chief Officer for Racial Justice and Equity Positions Reporting to this Position:   None Location:   Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office).  Travel Requirements:   Up to 10% Union Position:   Yes Job Classification Level:   B Salary Range (depending on experience) :  $62,679 – $77,679 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. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning and sustainability.  LCV is hiring a Racial Justice and Equity (RJE) Coordinator (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice) who will be responsible for supporting the scheduling and execution of organization-wide learning opportunities, including trainings and workshops, that focus on helping guide organizational change through fostering a culture that centers racial justice and equity in how we work together to create a healthier, more sustainable climate, environment and democracy.  The RJE Coordinator will collaborate with and help support the Chief Officer for Racial Justice and Equity (CORJE) in this work through providing administrative support, assisting with management of priorities, and providing thought partnership to the CORJE. The ideal candidate is creative, self-driven, well-organized, committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work,and able to work collaboratively on project deliverables, with the ability to manage confidential information.  Responsibilities: Help contribute to and track the organization’s progress in its RJE work.  Help contribute to LCV and LCVEF’s’s broader progress towards becoming just and equitable organizations through cultivating a culture that embodies our values. Lead one special RJE project annually whose goal contributes to staff learning around RJE, developing a more robust infrastructure of resources around RJE or furthers our organizational values in some way.   Maintain LCV’s internal Racial Justice and Equity Library. Maintain the Racial Justice and Equity drive for document management and organization, including all contracts, check requests and invoices, and reports. Provide logistical support for virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings. Contribute to organizational efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work through leading and supporting interdepartmental meetings, team building efforts and communications.  Travel up to 10% of the time for staff and select departmental retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed. Help track RJE budget for LCV and related entities by processing all incoming invoices and working with the CORJE and Finance team to reconcile expenses on a quarterly basis to ensure accurate coding.  Work with CORJE to plan and schedule racial justice and equity trainings for all staff. Collaborate with CORJE to craft and finalize organization-wide documents – including evaluation reports, guidance, and policies – designed to further LCV’s RJE values and goals. Work with CORJE to support the staff RJE Working Group in monitoring its progress towards meeting annual goals. Coordinating LCV’s Fun, Learning, Educational, and Growth Opportunities (FLEGO) League efforts to provide organizational-wide programming focused primarily on celebrating and learning about Heritage Months throughout the year. Offer research support to CORJE for special projects, including creating and maintaining a RJE Resource Library and RJE Curriculum for LCV and our state partners. Support the creation and tracking of contracts with consultants and other vendors, as needed. Qualifications: Work Experience:   Required  – At least 2 years of experience in administrative support for a team.  Preferred  – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign. Skills:   Required  – Demonstrated ability to recognize, analyze and address the implications of structural and institutional inequity, and interpersonal power dynamics in organizations. Excellent written and oral communications skills, including planning and facilitating meetings. Outstanding administrative skills, including attention to detail and the ability to track multiple deliverables with overlapping deadlines in a high-performing environment. Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with staff across different departments. Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases, and experience with Zoom and Google Suite.  Cultural Competence:   Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Must share a commitment to advancing racial justice and equity and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture.  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. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Racial Justice and Equity Coordinator” in the subject line by  May 5, 2024 . 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 Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Apr 03, 2024
Full time
Title :  Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management Department:   Development Status :  Exempt Reports To :  Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management Positions Reporting To This Position :  None Location:   Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements:   Up to 10% Union Position:   Yes Job Classification Level  C Salary Range (depending on experience):   $70,360 – $85,360  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. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV is hiring an Associate Manager (AM) of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management who will enhance our individual and institutional major gifts fundraising program. The AM is responsible for managing the portfolio review process, tracking and sharing progress towards development goals, preparing donor research summaries and briefings, and ensuring accuracy of database records. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful collaborator who is driven by data, pays close attention to detail while managing multiple projects, and uplifts LCV’s organizational values and commitment to racial justice and equity.   Responsibilities : Manage a quarterly portfolio review process for the Major Gifts team, with input from the Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management (DPRPM). Collaborate with Major Gifts stakeholders to track and strategize around donor engagement, outreach, projections and money in, and meeting financial and visit goals.  Provide reports and visualizations to the team to show individual and overall portfolio landscapes and progress.  Manage, track, and execute portfolio clean up projects that result in portfolios which are aligned with team wide fundraising goals.  Use research tools to analyze individual wealth indicators, including gifts to others, salary, stock, real estate, and other assets, to determine overall financial capacity and interest in our work. Produce coherent, well-written, thorough and accurate briefing documents summarizing research conclusions for LCV’s President, Executive staff, and the Major Gifts team prior to donor contact such as meetings and events. Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising, data management and collection, and prospect research. Proactively identify ways to highlight the organization’s racial justice commitment to key internal stakeholders within the fundraising team. Develop and maintain a familiarity with LCV’s existing top donors and prospective donors. Manage updates to individual donor records, portfolios, and prospect assignments within the CRM database.  Work closely with the Development Data and Operations team to manage and execute the policies and procedures around prospect pipeline management and activity. Participate in ongoing professional development activities to maintain and enhance skills and abilities and stay abreast of current prospect management trends and research techniques. Travel up to 10% of the time for staff and department retreats, trainings, and conferences, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Work Experience:  Required –  Must have at least 3 years of work experience in prospect research and portfolio management with a nonprofit or campaign. Strong experience with CRM software such as Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or DonorPerfect. Experience with online research tools such as LexisNexis, iWave, DonorSearch, ResearchPoint, FoundationSearch, or others. Familiarity with the basic tenets of fundraising. Experience working with Major Gift Officers and/or executive leaders.  Preferred –  CRM database administrator experience with a product, such as Salesforce. Experience with Salesforce reporting and/or advanced Excel including understanding of dependent formulas, pivot tables, and other complex spreadsheet functions. Experience with project management software such as Wrike or Asana. Experience working with projections, budgets, and forecasting. Project Management experience. Skills:   Required –  Must have strong attention to detail and organization skills. The ability to take in information from multiple sources, evaluate it, and summarize its significance. Ability to initiate, prioritize, and follow through on plans. Proficiency in Excel. Must be able to be flexible in shifting priorities based on urgent needs, and possess the confidence to ask for help when needed. Ability to follow ethical standards and utilize discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and successfully meet deadlines.  Preferred –  Ideal candidate has calculated curiosity and the discipline to find what they need, analyze it, and clearly communicate relevant conclusions. Ability to adapt to new online, project management, and information management tools. Strong writing skills.  Cultural Competence:  Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. 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. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.  LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply:  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management ” in the subject line by April 16,  2024 . 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 Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Title: Associate Data and Project Analyst Department: Campaigns Status: Exempt Reports to: Director of Data & Analytics Positions Reporting to this Position: None Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 10% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: C Salary Range (depending on experience): $70,360 - $85,360 (effective April 1, 2024)   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. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.   LCV is hiring an Associate Data and Project Analyst who will oversee the data and reporting for  LCV’s issue advocacy program, Climate Action, and its electoral member mobilization program, GreenRoots, and will ensure the team has the proper training and documentation on various tools to meet their strategic goals. This role will be a strategic partner that will act as a liaison between the campaigns and fundraising data teams to ensure effective and efficient flow of data and reporting between the departments. The Associate Data and Project Analyst will oversee the collection, creation, and maintenance of documentation pertaining to LCV’s campaigns data structure, and will be responsible for planning, creating, and executing newsletters and communication related to the work of the Campaigns Data team to ensure maximum effectiveness in communicating important strategic findings and utilizing data and analytics to engage the public on environmental issues across the country and build support for environmental priorities.  Responsibilities: Generate, manage and track voter, membership and volunteer lists for LCV and LCVEF programs, including mailings and online outreach, in a fast-paced campaign setting.  Work with the Development department to synchronize data across departments and programs. Train staff on data tracking and reporting in VAN. Analyze demographic and socioeconomic trends in membership, volunteer, and voter data and recommend measures to expand stakeholder diversity.  Clean data and prepare lists to upload and export into the database(s).  Serve as the main point of contact for Climate Action and GreenRoots program data training, requests and reporting. Work closely with the Campaign Data team to ensure processes performed by internal staff and external partners, including vendors, are documented. Maintain constant communication with stakeholders of projects to ensure effective project management. Assist with the management of state league and Climate Action data requests via a ticketing system and provide data management assistance to state league partners, as needed.  Communicate changes and updates consistently, effectively, and timely to end users. Write monthly Data newsletters summarizing experiments, model updates, and general data team updates. Develop and deliver practical, timely and innovative training programs and resources that demonstrably enhance productivity and deepen the skill set, functional expertise, and capabilities of the department. Work with Data Director and Data Engineer to identify areas where staff could use additional or remedial training on procedures, thus reducing data entry problems and increasing the quality of the data.  Travel up to 10% for staff retreats, training, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed. Qualifications: Work Experience: Required - 3 years or 2 election cycles of experience in data management on issue or electoral campaigns, or with organizations focused on voter contact, data management or data analytics. Experience designing, delivering and organizing data skills or data management training. Expert-level experience with VAN, MiniVAN or other voter contact tools. Experience with creating or managing relational databases and knowledge of SQL. Experience with responding to data requests, troubleshooting problems, and providing data- driven strategic guidance to multiple internal and external stakeholders. Must have experience troubleshooting problems, creating comprehensive documentation and effectively communicating ideas. Preferred - Experience with a statistical programming language such as R, Stata, SAS or SPSS. Experience with Python or GIS. Experience with Salesforce. Experience in a non-profit or political organization.  Skills: Required - Demonstrated ability to communicate technical findings and concepts to non-technical audiences. Expert at project management, multitasking and time management. Strong critical thinking and communication skills. A strong problem-solving mindset and detail oriented. Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Preferred - Proficient with Catalist, Civis or other voter file platforms and campaign data management tools. Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. 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 partners and must be able to exchange accurate information. Must be willing and able to occasionally work beyond scheduled office hours, as needed, typically during election seasons. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.     LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate Data and Project Analyst” in the subject line by April 8, 2024 . 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
Mar 12, 2024
Full time
Title :  Chispa TX Digital Organizer Department:   Community & Civic Engagement Status :  Non-Exempt Reports To :  Chispa TX Program Director Positions Reporting To This Position :  None Location :  Corpus Christi, TX Travel Requirements:   Up to 10% Union Position:   Yes Job Classification Level:   B Salary Range (depending on experience):   $62,679 – $77,679 (effective April 1, 2024) 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. Chispa,  a program of LCV, works to ensure that Latine communities and leaders have a strong voice in the movement for climate justice and within the environmental movement and influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Based in the Community & Civic Engagement department, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, and Texas.  LCV is hiring a Chispa Texas Digital Organizer who will integrate field organizing with online action and work with the Chispa TX Program Director to oversee the online presence for Chispa TX. The focus of this role is on building, engaging, and growing our bilingual online community via social media, email, mobile, online advocacy, and other Conservation Voter Movement resources and tools. The Digital Organizer will use digital tools to advance our campaigns and strategy in the field and online and mobilize and grow our statewide base of volunteers and supporters around our organizing campaigns. This position will join a dynamic, skilled and growing data-driven organizing team, working closely with the Chispa TX Program Director, Chispa national team, and community members and leaders. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-motivated, enthusiastic organizer passionate about the fight for climate justice and ready to take action to hold polluters accountable and advocate for community-driven solutions to address climate change and environmental racism. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Chispa National Communications Director, Chispa Digital & Creative Campaigns Manager, and Chispa National Senior Director to engage supporters to take action and keep in touch with our program through email, social media, digital ads, mobile platforms, petitions, website(s) and other online mediums, including organizing online supporters to take offline action in order to support our campaigns and program.  Work with Chispa TX Program Director to ensure accurate data program tracking related to the email lists, acquisition, event participation, signups, Chispa TX website, and Chispa TX social channels to improve the effectiveness of our campaigns and program and to inform future strategies.  Work with Chispa National Communications & Digital team and consultants to produce and disseminate multimedia content that centers the stories of communities of color at the local level. Promote via social media, email newsletters, etc. Support management of social media and maintain all Chispa TX digital content up to date, including updating a future Chispa TX website, as needed, and maintaining an archive of all multimedia content across programs and campaigns. Support creation of online content for events, training, and volunteer opportunities, including, but not limited to, flyers, online forms, social media posts, linktree, zoom functions and technology, etc. Develop materials and workshops for grassroots organizing base and promotores on best online digital practices and support implementation. Find new innovative opportunities for audience expansion by staying connected to peers and digital communities. Support the Chispa TX Organizing team with data training, regular reports, and daily use of EveryAction and Google Spreadsheets to track progress.  Travel up to 10% for organizing events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed. Conduct in-office responsibilities and events, including meetings with the Chispa Texas team, external partners and key stakeholders, from the Chispa Texas office in Corpus Christi at least 4 days per week. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Work Experience:   Required –  Minimum of 2 years of experience in social media management, online organizing, online marketing, communications, email advocacy or new media. Experience using online tools to grow, engage and mobilize a membership base. Must have experience working with EveryAction or another database.  Preferred –  Grassroots organizing, issue-based or candidate campaign experience. Experience in a political context, preferably in a Latine/Tejano, progressive, or environmental organization. Skills:   Required –  Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Forward-thinking, innovative, and creative mindset willing to push Chispa Texas to new boundaries in the online space and in relation to environmental justice. Ability to work with a team and in community; highly organized and interested in environmental or community issues. Written and spoken fluency in English and Spanish.  Preferred –  CRM, CMS, and HTML coding skills. Cultural Competence:  Passionate about protecting the environment and communities impacted by climate change and environmental injustice. Committed to confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system. An ability to apply a racial justice lens, and a variety of communities’ distinct perspectives to organizing strategies. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understanding the ways in which principles of racial justice and equity are vital to improving our democratic systems and environmental challenges effectively. Working Conditions:  This job operates both in a professional office environment and in outdoor and indoor public spaces, and the person will be exposed to outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, and high/low temperatures. This position is occasionally sedentary; however, attending meetings and canvassing out in the communities is also frequently required. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move about to accomplish tasks and move between sites. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with community members and must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to occasionally work evening and weekend hours as needed. The position requires a valid driver’s license and liability insurance or access to reliable transportation.   Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States .  LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Chispa TX Digital Organizer” in the subject line by  April 10, 2024 . 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 Nevada (Carson City preferred)
Mar 11, 2024
Full time
Title:   Chispa Federal Climate Organizer – NV Department:   Community and Civic Engagement Status:   Exempt Duration:   2 Years from Start Date Reports to:   Vice President of Organizing Positions Reporting to this Position:   None Locations:   Nevada (Carson City preferred) Travel Requirements:   Up to 25% Union Position:   Yes Job Classification Level:   C Salary Range (depending on experience):   $70,360 – $85,360 (effective April 1, 2024) 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. Chispa,  a program of LCV, works to ensure that Latine communities and leaders have a strong voice in the movement for climate justice and within the environmental movement and influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Based in the Community & Civic Engagement department, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, and Texas.  LCV is hiring a Chispa Federal Climate Organizer in Nevada who will help create and implement federal organizing strategies. The Chispa Federal Climate Organizer will be an experienced community organizer who is tasked with engaging and building relationships with communities of color across Nevada to take action in the fight against pollution, climate change, environmental racism and to promote clean air, clean water, clean jobs, clean energy  and other federal campaigns.  This position will be part of a dynamic, skilled, and growing data-driven organizing team, working closely with the Chispa Nevada state team, national Organizing and Government Affairs teams, and Nevada community members and leaders to ensure that communities are civically engaged and a part of the decision-making process that impacts their health and environment. The ideal candidate has organizing experience in Nevada and is self-motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about the fight for climate justice and ready to take action to hold polluters accountable and advocate for community driven solutions to address climate change and environmental racism.  Responsibilities: Organize, manage and lead successful issue campaigns that engage with Latine families in their state around issues of climate change and environmental justice, among other priority issues. Take the lead in managing education efforts for federal issue campaigns that engage community members. Build, develop and train a base of dedicated Latine grassroots leadership in the community that will have a long-term leadership voice advocating for environmental justice, community health policies and values in the community. Identify potential new members and engage them by conducting one-on-one’s, house meetings, presentations, door-knocking and utilizing other community organizing methods. Support volunteer leaders in the development and sustaining of organizing committees who are involved in advancing campaign goals. Build relationships with schools, churches, community organizations, labor unions, public health groups, etc. to work in partnership to advance shared goals. Track organizing work meticulously in EveryAction and other databases, submit reports to the Chispa state Program Director, and National Senior Organizing Director. Work closely with the organizing team and other departments to implement and evaluate issue-organizing campaigns that successfully recruit constituents, build grassroots leaders and get the attention of decision makers and media. Work closely with Chispa staff and members to grow our grassroots organizing efforts in communities impacted by environmental injustices. Work with the Chispa, Communications and Digital, Campaigns and Government Affairs teams to plan and implement decision maker meetings, briefings and organizing trainings related to federal issues that impact communities in Nevada, as needed.  Travel up to 25% of the time in-state and out-of-state for organizing activities and staff retreats and conferences, as needed. Join meetings with the state Chispa team (virtually or quarterly in-person), external partners and key stakeholders, as needed. Qualifications: Work Experience :   Required  – Minimum 3 years in grassroots community, issue or labor organizing programs. Successful track record of grassroots community organizing, training volunteers, leadership development, implementing strategies and tactics, and forming alliances with other groups.  Preferred  – Experience working with a CRMand Google Suites. Experience organizing in Nevada. Skills :   Required  – Ability to effectively work as part of a team and in community. Ability to effectively present campaigns and programs to the community, elected officials and allies in an effective way. Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Creative problem-solver who is resourceful during challenging or new situations.  Preferred  – Fluent in English and Spanish.  Cultural Competence :  Passionate about protecting the environment and communities impacted by climate change and environmental injustice. Committed to confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system. An ability to apply a racial justice lens, and a variety of communities’ distinct perspectives to organizing strategies. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understanding the ways in which principles of racial justice and equity are vital to improving our democratic systems and environmental challenges effectively. Working Conditions :  This job operates both in a professional office environment and in outdoor and indoor public spaces, and the person will be exposed to outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, and high/low temperatures. This position is occasionally sedentary; however, attending meetings and canvassing out in the communities is also frequently required. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move about to accomplish tasks and move between sites. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with community members and must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to occasionally work evening and weekend hours as needed. Position requires a valid driver’s license and liability insurance or access to reliable transportation.   Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States .  LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program and student loan assistance. To Apply :  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Chispa Federal Organizer – NV” in the subject line by  March 25, 2024 . 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 Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Feb 21, 2024
Full time
Title :  Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management Department:   Development Status :  Exempt Reports To :  Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management Positions Reporting To This Position :  None Location:   Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements:   Up to 10% Union Position:   Yes Job Classification Level  C Salary Range (depending on experience):   $70,360 – $85,360 (effective April 1, 2024) 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. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV is hiring an Associate Manager (AM) of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management who will enhance our individual and institutional major gifts fundraising program. The AM is responsible for managing the portfolio review process, tracking and sharing progress towards development goals, preparing donor research summaries and briefings, and ensuring accuracy of database records. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful collaborator who is driven by data, pays close attention to detail while managing multiple projects, and uplifts LCV’s organizational values and commitment to racial justice and equity.   Responsibilities : Manage a quarterly portfolio review process for the Major Gifts team, with input from the Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management (DPRPM). Collaborate with Major Gifts stakeholders to track and strategize around donor engagement, outreach, projections and money in, and meeting financial and visit goals.  Provide reports and visualizations to the team to show individual and overall portfolio landscapes and progress.  Manage, track, and execute portfolio clean up projects that result in portfolios which are aligned with team wide fundraising goals.  Use research tools to analyze individual wealth indicators, including gifts to others, salary, stock, real estate, and other assets, to determine overall financial capacity and interest in our work. Produce coherent, well-written, thorough and accurate briefing documents summarizing research conclusions for LCV’s President, Executive staff, and the Major Gifts team prior to donor contact such as meetings and events. Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising, data management and collection, and prospect research. Proactively identify ways to highlight the organization’s racial justice commitment to key internal stakeholders within the fundraising team. Develop and maintain a familiarity with LCV’s existing top donors and prospective donors. Manage updates to individual donor records, portfolios, and prospect assignments within the CRM database.  Work closely with the Development Data and Operations team to manage and execute the policies and procedures around prospect pipeline management and activity. Participate in ongoing professional development activities to maintain and enhance skills and abilities and stay abreast of current prospect management trends and research techniques. Travel up to 10% of the time for staff and department retreats, trainings, and conferences, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Work Experience:  Required –  Must have at least 3 years of work experience in prospect research and portfolio management with a nonprofit or campaign. Strong experience with CRM software such as Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or DonorPerfect. Experience with online research tools such as LexisNexis, iWave, DonorSearch, ResearchPoint, FoundationSearch, or others. Familiarity with the basic tenets of fundraising. Experience working with Major Gift Officers and/or executive leaders.  Preferred –  CRM database administrator experience with a product, such as Salesforce. Experience with Salesforce reporting and/or advanced Excel including understanding of dependent formulas, pivot tables, and other complex spreadsheet functions. Experience with project management software such as Wrike or Asana. Experience working with projections, budgets, and forecasting. Project Management experience. Skills:   Required –  Must have strong attention to detail and organization skills. The ability to take in information from multiple sources, evaluate it, and summarize its significance. Ability to initiate, prioritize, and follow through on plans. Proficiency in Excel. Must be able to be flexible in shifting priorities based on urgent needs, and possess the confidence to ask for help when needed. Ability to follow ethical standards and utilize discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and successfully meet deadlines.  Preferred –  Ideal candidate has calculated curiosity and the discipline to find what they need, analyze it, and clearly communicate relevant conclusions. Ability to adapt to new online, project management, and information management tools. Strong writing skills.  Cultural Competence:  Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. 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. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.  LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply:  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management ” in the subject line by  March 13, 2024 . 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 Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Feb 16, 2024
Contractor
Title : Paid Media Associate Department : Campaigns Status : Non-Exempt Duration: Through December 31, 2024 Reports to : Regional Campaigns Director Positions Reporting to this Position : None Location : Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 5% Union Position : Yes Job Classification Level : A Salary Range (depending on experience) : $58,000 - $73,000 (effective April 1, 2024)   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. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV is hiring a Paid Media Associate to support our issue advocacy and electoral campaigns. The Paid Media Associate will support the campaigns team in their effort to produce, approve, and distribute ads, polls and other creative materials. The ideal candidate will utilize their attention to detail and organizational skills to closely track approvals and ensure projects are meeting deadlines and going through a standard approval process. Responsibilities: Manage review process for ads, mail, scripts, polls, and other creative materials for independent expenditure and issue advocacy campaigns, collaborating where appropriate with other departments, including the Government Affairs and Community & Civic Engagement teams. Assist with the compliance and reporting of all electoral activities working with the Legal and Finance departments. Assist in processing invoices and keeping budgets up-to-date. Communicate with vendors and partners on the ad approval process and organize consultant team meetings, take notes, and communicate out action items as needed.  Develop and maintain tracking systems to organize and archive creative content. Work with departmental staff to achieve annual racial justice and equity goals, including, but not limited to, analyzing spending and elevating justice and equity in all of our work. Track candidates and races as assigned. Travel up to 5% of the time for staff retreats, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.   Qualifications: Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 1 year aggregate experience in administrative,  compliance, or campaign setting (such as finance/fundraising; experience managing field operations; general campaigns operations experience.) Preferred - Experience maintaining budgets. Experience tracking approval processes. Experience working within a nonprofit and/or political organization, or political campaign. Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Excellent listener. Instinctually inclined to engage others while also being able to successfully drive a project to a timely conclusion. Passionate about protecting the environment and communities impacted by climate change and environmental injustice. Works well in a fast-paced environment and is able to multitask without sacrificing quality of work. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Proven track record of successfully working across lines of race, ethnicity, language, class, gender and other identities and experiences. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, particularly Google Sheets. Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy. 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. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.  Short term employees at LCV are eligible for a benefits package that includes sick/caregiver leave, paid holidays, bereavement lea ve, voting leave, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from),  401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution and student loan assistance.   To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Paid Media Associate” in the subject line by March 3, 2024 . No pho ne 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 New England or New York State (all areas outside of New York City) or Washington, DC
Feb 14, 2024
Full time
Title:   Director of Development Partnerships – New England Department:   Development Status:   Exempt Reports To:   Managing Director of Development Partnerships Positions Reporting To This Position:   None Location:   New England or New York State (all areas outside of New York City) or Washington, DC Travel Requirements:   Up to 20% Union Position:   Yes Job Classification Level:   F Salary Range (depending on experience):   $100,275 – $122,775 (effective April 1, 2024) 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. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.  LCV is hiring a Director of Development Partnerships focused on major donor engagement in the New England and upstate New York regions, who will be a part of a fundraising team with ambitious revenue and program goals. The Development department’s fundraising program engages major donors for the LCV family of organizations including LCV, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, and LCV Education Fund, and raises money for political candidates through our GiveGreen program.  The Director of Development Partnerships joins an extremely skilled, hard-working and growing development team, which is building the budget, power, and effectiveness of our family of organizations. This position is responsible for raising funds from individual and small foundation donors at four-, five-, and six-figure levels. Responsibilities include strategically identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. The Director of Development Partnerships will cultivate and solicit donors on their own and support the work of key senior staff and board members in their respective regions. Qualified candidates will have significant experience with methods and approaches to major gifts fundraising that encourages philanthropic involvement among communities of color.  Responsibilities: Manage and develop a portfolio of up to 120 current, lapsed and prospective donors across the region, deepening relationships in person or virtually, over the phone, and in writing. Work with the Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management to expand the Major Gifts portfolio of prospective donors to include more people of color; broaden our current methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting such donors. Educate our current and prospective donors about the racial justice and equity work that is central and core to all the work we do at LCV to confront the inextricably linked climate and democracy crises. Hold at least 85 visits annually with donors and prospects in the region, renewing and upgrading gifts from current donors and soliciting gifts from new donors. Varying degrees of coordination and collaboration with state affiliates in the region is required. To that end, the Director must be oriented toward and motivated by nurturing and growing these relationships.  Develop and support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for LCV’s President and other key staff and board members. Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of LCV fundraising and cultivation events, playing a key role in meeting the event and engagement objectives and key results for the Major Gifts team. Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising as well as service on committees or working groups. Write persuasive and personalized emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in depth descriptions of our programs and role in environmental advocacy and politics, ensuring racial justice and equity is centered in our messaging. Participate in high-level planning to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals. Work collaboratively with development, communications, and program staff, along with state partners, to develop compelling materials and talking points to maximize fundraising results, while maintaining our commitment to organizational values of racial justice and equity. Engage donors as advocates by recruiting them to join program calls and meetings and encouraging their own lobbying on priority environmental issues. Ensure donor portfolio records are current with all necessary and pertinent information, and input contacts and actions into the database in a timely manner. Travel up to 20% of the time for in-person work in respective regions, Washington, DC and elsewhere for staff site visits, conferences, and donor visits. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Work Experience :  Required  –  4 years of experience in fundraising, including a successful track record of personally meeting with donors and closing five- and six-figure gifts. Significant experience directly qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts prospects, including developing solicitation strategy from identification through stewardship. Significant experience contacting prospects and holding 10 donor visits per month. A deep understanding of and experience talking with donors, peers, colleagues and other stakeholders about the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion.  Preferred  – Issue advocacy, organizing and/or political fundraising experience. Skills:   Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; self-motivated; exhibits strong judgment; and able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be creative, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative. Well organized and detail-oriented. Motivated to meet goals, produce results and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about metrics driven goals. Politically savvy, with an eagerness for continued learning. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Optimism and a proven interest in politics, passionate about protecting the environment, racial justice and equity, and meaningful social change. Cultural Competence:  Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. A commitment to the complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within philanthropy. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Awareness of systemic racism and knowledge of environmental issues impacting communities of color. 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 major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move between sites.    Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.  LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Director of Development Partnerships – New England” in the subject line by  February 28, 2024 . 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 Washington, DC, eligible for remote work up to 4 days a week.
Feb 06, 2024
Full time
Title:   Administrative Associate to the President’s Office Department:   Executive Office Status:   Non-Exempt Reports to:    Chief of Staff  Positions Reporting to this Position:   None Location:   Washington, DC, eligible for remote work up to 4 days a week.  Travel Requirements:   Up to 10% Union Position:   No Job Classification Level:   A Salary Range (depending on experience) :  $58,000 – $73,000 (effective April 1, 2024) 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. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.  LCV is hiring an Administrative  Associate to the President’s Office  who will provide administrative support to the Chief of Staff and overall support for the functioning and culture-building efforts of the President’s Office. This position includes frequent interfacing with the Executive Team, senior staff, and external partners, including on occasion board members. We are seeking an exceptionally organized and efficient individual with high attention to detail who also thinks holistically about the needs and expectations of the President’s Office.  The ideal candidate is creative, self-driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity (RJE) in our work. The candidate must possess a high level of trust and integrity as they will handle confidential and sensitive information. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.  Responsibilities: Administration Assist the Chief of Staff  with administrative tasks, scheduling support, writing, travel logistics, reimbursements and expense reports, as needed.  Support the Chief of Staff in the development and execution of weekly full-staff meetings  including topic development, collection of weekly departmental updates, confirmation of presenters, coordination with interpreters, and preparing announcements of arriving and departing staff.  Provide logistical and in-person support for bi-annual executive team retreats, quarterly board meetings, and annual full staff retreat including: ordering and receiving food and supplies, preparing materials, coordinating the setting up and cleaning of physical space.   Provide logistical support for virtual and in-person meetings, and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-ups in several regularly occurring meetings, including confidential executive team and occasional board-related meetings. Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure files are retained consistent with organizational policy, including appropriate use of  Google Drive and organizational network drive.  Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned. Travel up to 10% including staff retreats, meetings, occasional board meetings/retreats, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed. Conduct in-office responsibilities from LCV’s Washington D.C. office on average one day per week, including occasional in-person check-ins, meetings, and logistical support. Team Culture  Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work. Support efforts to build community and foster enjoyment of in-person work for the DC office.  Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to staff to build relationships across the organization and with the President’s Office.  Budget/Finance Support Work with the Chief of Staff to review and track the executive budget, including around any confidential issues. Track  President’s  Office spending for LCV and related entities by processing all incoming invoices. Work with the Finance team to reconcile expenses on a quarterly basis to ensure accurate coding.  Support the creation and tracking of contracts with consultants and other vendors, as needed, for the President’s Office. Qualifications: Work Experience:   Required  – At least 1 year of experience in administrative support for a team.  Preferred  – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign. Experience working on organizational culture and/or community building. Skills:   Required  – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and ability to foster community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture;.  Preferred  – Experience with Zoom and Google Suite. Cultural Competence:  Shares LCV’s commitment to advancing racial justice and equity and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. 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 external partners and board members and must be able to exchange accurate information. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Administrative Associate to the  President’s  Office” in the subject line by  February 27, 2024 . 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 Washington, DC
Jan 26, 2024
Full time
Title :  Government Affairs Advocate, Conservation – Lands & Oceans Department :  Government Affairs Status :  Exempt Reports to :  Conservation Program Director Positions Reporting to this Position :  None Location :  Washington, DC Travel Requirements:   Up to 10% Union Position :  Yes Job Classification Level :  D Salary Range (depending on experience) :  $75,945 – $92,697 General Description: LCV  believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community that is protected by a just and equitable democracy. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. For over 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV is hiring a Government Affairs Advocate to help lead our advocacy work on land and ocean conservation. We are seeking a dynamic addition to our team to help promote our proactive legislative and executive branch agendas, grounded in racial justice and equity values. The ideal candidate is an effective policy advocate who is committed to advancing racial justice and equity and is collaborative in their approach to advancing policy goals. Responsibilities: Work closely with the Conservation Program Director to craft and implement LCV’s work on various federal conservation policies, including our proactive legislative and executive branch agendas. Ensure that all of our federal policy work is advancing racial justice and equity, including through partnerships and coalitions and engagement with leaders of color in Congress. Collaborate with LCV’s Government Affairs team, and cross-departmentally with key staff from  the Community and Civic Engagement, Development, and Communications teams, outside coalitions, and our state league partners, as appropriate, to advance our policy goals. Directly lobby or advocate conservation policy positions, centered in racial justice, with members of Congress, their staff, and administration officials. Research, track, and analyze environmental legislation and executive branch actions. Assist in the production of LCV’s nationally-recognized  National Environmental Scorecard . Ensure the accuracy of LCV’s public materials and work with the Development, Communications, Field, and Chispa teams to advance our policy priorities. Partner with the Conservation Voter Movement, a network of over 30 state leagues, on various projects, including joint letters, and provide timely updates on federal legislation. Assist with LCV’s electoral work, including work with candidates, PAC investments, and the Congressional Candidate Questionnaire. Collaborate with the Development department and other staff to craft materials that will help raise resources for our conservation work. Travel up to 10% for in-person work, including to Congress, federal agency offices, offices of partner groups, staff retreats, and conferences, as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Work Experience:   Required –  Must have at least four years experience handling public policy issues, which could include working in a legislative office, in the executive branch, or at an advocacy or political organization.  Preferred –  Experience in land and ocean conservation policy issues including establishing national monuments, mining/critical minerals, allowing equitable access to public lands among many other important conservation policy issues. Skills:   Policy analysis and research, federal government relations, coalition-building, excellent written and oral communication skills, including delivering public presentations. Organized and attentive to details; commitment to teamwork and community; ability to handle multiple tasks, effectively prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced setting. Strong interpersonal and communications skills with an ability to develop relationships with individuals representing a rich mix of races, genders, talents, experiences, and backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to apply a racial justice lens to policy analysis.  Cultural Competence:  Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice, culture, and management philosophy. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. 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 partners and elected representatives, and must be able to exchange accurate information. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Government Affairs Advocate, Conservation – Lands & Oceans” in the subject line by  February 19, 2024 . 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 Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Jan 16, 2024
Full time
Title :  Vice President, Membership & Direct Response Fundraising Department:   Development Status :  Exempt Reports: To :  Senior Vice President of Development Positions Reporting to This Position :  Director of Monthly Giving and Online Engagement , Associate Manager of Digital Marketing Location:   Flexible  (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements:   Up to 10% Union Position:   No Job Classification Level:   M-IV Salary Range (depending on experience):   $125,000-$170,000 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. Our members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voters Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another. LCV is hiring a Vice President of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising who will lead, design and direct the organization’s efforts to significantly expand, engage, and diversify our base of grassroots funders and activists. The Vice President of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising is responsible for evaluating all facets of our current program, proposing and executing plans for its expansion and the management, development and growth of the grassroots file and budget across all channels.  The ideal candidate is a confident, creative and experienced marketer who is a skilled leader in both program and staff development and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability. Responsibilities: Manage a team of three existing direct response staff and several direct response and digital partners while identifying gaps and opportunities for expansion and growth.  Collaborate across the fundraising leadership team to ensure we are implementing strategies that retain and move activists and grassroots donors and members up the fundraising ladder.  Lead the development of the strategies, structure, and operating systems to achieve short- and long-term direct response fundraising and advocacy program goals at LCV. Design and consistently improve the member experience, ensuring strong donor acknowledgement, engagement, and recognition processes and activities that ultimately  moves them into personal relationship-based development efforts. Ensure that LCV’s brand and overall marketing and communications strategy is used consistently and includes a racial justice and equity lens.  Develop a significantly more racially and generationally diverse membership base. Create a strategic and coordinated fundraising plan and schedule, centered on racial justice and equity, for both online and offline communications. Through careful analytics and reporting, ensure the program maximizes revenue and return on investment. Lead the growth marketing strategy and execution of a well-established, but constantly evolving monthly giving program, ensuring the program’s budgetary goals are accurately established and met. Work with LCV program, development and communications managers to develop, coordinate and lead the engagement of LCV members in advocacy.  Serve as the primary lead on the direct marketing program’s budgeting process, monitoring program revenue and expenses, analyzing and interpreting program results to consistently innovate and improve performance.  Improve segmentation and messaging to create a personal and positive experience for donors and activists through email, informed by analytics (e.g., predictive modeling, social media data mining).  Support preparation of annual revenue and expense targets and manage spending to stay within budget.  Travel up to 10% for staff retreats, trainings and conferences, as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Work Experience:   Required –  Minimum of ten years experience in direct marketing including direct mail, telemarketing and digital (paid media and email).  Experience leading strategy and execution of a mid-large scale, multi-channel, direct response fundraising operation. Proven experience participating in a collaborative, cross-functional fundraising leadership team.  Must have demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing and growing high performing teams. Experience leading overall strategy of as well as day-to-day implementation of a complex direct marketing program. Experience utilizing analytics and data to drive strategies, data segmentation and reporting to leverage and maximize growth including upgrades and lapsed strategies.  Preferred –  Issue advocacy and/or electoral campaign experience. Experience working with a national organization who has state affiliates or chapters. Skills:  Ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, and often fast paced environment- balancing input while reacting quickly and efficiently.  Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives. Strong vendor management and negotiation including strong interpersonal relationships and communications. Demonstrated ability to work well with tight deadlines while handling multiple assignments. Track record utilizing innovative strategies to dramatically grow membership and maximize fundraising efforts. Proven management skills and ability to foster professional development of staff. Senior leadership track record of working across all program areas to develop, coordinate and help lead messaging, volunteer recruitment and engagement for the organization. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities and balance, sometimes competing, internal constituencies. Cultural Competence:   Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy. 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 .  Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply:   Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.or g  with “VP, Membership & Direct Response Fundraising” in the subject line no later than  February 13, 2024 . 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 Flexible
Jan 04, 2024
Full time
Title : Institutional Giving Operations Associate Manager Department: Development Status : Exempt Reports To : VP of Institutional Partnerships Positions Reporting To This Position : None Location : Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCVEF office) Travel Requirements: Up to 5% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: C Salary Range (depending on experience) : $67,010 - $81,529   General Description : The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund believes our Earth is worth mobilizing for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. LCV Education Fund (LCVEF) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCVEF’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice.   LCVEF is hiring an Institutional Giving Operations Associate Manager who will lead, manage and innovate the institutional giving operations. The Institutional Giving team, which is within the Development department, is focused on engagement with foundations and other institutional funders. Responsibilities include ensuring effective grant management working with the Finance and Legal teams, supporting preparation of grant proposals and reports, overseeing Institutional Giving data management, and facilitating the Institutional Giving team’s stewardship and engagement of institutional funders and prospects.   Responsibilities : Maintain the Institutional Giving team’s records in the Salesforce donor database, including data entry and running reports on the team’s goals/performance and other information. Maintain the team’s shared drive for document management and organization, including all grant agreements, submitted proposals and reports. Oversee Institutional Giving operations processes, workflows, and systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy across the team, including updating or developing new systems, as needed. Help contribute to and track the team’s racial justice and equity work and help ensure an inclusive organizational culture. Update the team's language library to organize template proposals and reports, and relevant program language to ensure content is up-to-date, easily accessible and reflects our commitment to racial justice and equity. Run the incoming grant review process, including serving as team liaison with the financial, legal, and executive teams to get approval and signature for grants, as necessary. Manage the team’s shared worklog to ensure that all funder deliverables (LOIs, proposals, reports, etc.) and other tasks are completed and submitted in a timely and professional manner. Support the team in grant submission and reporting including navigating grant submission portals, formatting and uploading materials in accordance to the guidelines of a variety of funders. Maintain the Institutional Giving team’s standard proposal supplemental materials. Provide administrative support for internal coordination meetings with program staff and other departments, including scheduling and preparation of materials. Coordinate with the Financial & Budget Analyst and the Director of Grants Management to acquire necessary financial documents for proposals and reports. Coordinate and track the stewardship and cultivation activities of the institutional giving team to ensure that existing funders and priority prospects receive frequent high-quality opportunities to engage with and learn more about LCVEF and LCV programs. This includes communications such as thank you letters, acknowledgment letters, impact reports, and invitations to in-person and virtual events. Maintain an annual engagement calendar, manage the production of funder materials in coordination with the Development marketing team, and collaborate with the events team on funder engagement through events. Collect data and statistics that will support the Institutional Giving team with grant proposals and reports. Maintain accurate and up-to-date grant information and contact information in Salesforce, and develop database-driven reporting systems. Prepare regular fundraising progress reports for the team and executive leadership. Support the team with other day-to-day development activities as needed. Travel up to 5% of the time for staff retreats, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed.   Qualifications : Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 3 years of administrative or project management experience. Experience working with a CRM database. Preferred - Experience working with the Salesforce database. Experience reviewing grant agreements in order to determine restrictions on the use of funds. Skills: Excellent organization and project management skills. Excellent follow-through and attention to detail, with the ability to track and maintain multiple critical priorities and take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communication skills and a strong orientation toward collaboration and teamwork. Effective at managing up and sideways across departments. Works well in a fast-paced environment and is able to multitask without sacrificing the quality of the work. Reliable, consistent, detail-oriented and self-motivated. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency with Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs). Database management skills. Cultural Competence: Shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. 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. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCVEF requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.   LCVEF offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.   To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcvef.org with “Institutional Giving Operations Associate Manager” in the subject line by January 18, 2024 . No phone calls please.   LCVEF 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. LCVEF 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@lcvef.org.
League of Conservation Voters Flexible
Jan 04, 2024
Full time
Title: Assistant General Counsel Department : Legal & Strategic Initiatives Status : Exempt Reports To: General Counsel & SVP of Strategic Initiatives Positions Reporting to this Positions: None Location : Flexible (the employee may work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 5% Union Position: No Job Classification Level: M-II Salary Range (depending on experience) : $99,418 - $140,400   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.   For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.   LCV is hiring an Assistant General Counsel who will be responsible for providing legal counsel and guidance of all LCV family organizations, including a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, and various political entities. The Assistant General Counsel serves as the primary employment and labor attorney within the Legal & Strategic Initiatives department. They also manage a portfolio of additional issue areas, including immigration, cybersecurity and data privacy, intellectual property and other risk management matters. The ideal candidate brings expertise in key legal issue areas, and is an effective communicator who will embed equity throughout their work.   Responsibilities : Provide legal counsel on a wide range of employment and labor law issues, including issues related to Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal and state employment laws. Conduct and assist in internal investigations, in collaboration with the Human Resources team and other departments, including but not limited to, anti-harassment, EEO, and grievances. Aid the department in responding to immigration, intellectual property, and cybersecurity matters, working with outside counsel as appropriate. Center racial justice and equity in the design and execution of work, staff engagement, and leadership, and contribute to the goal of becoming an anti-racist organization. Draft and advise on the content of contractual documents, including consulting agreements, operations-side contracts, nondisclosure agreements, liability and other release forms, severance agreements, as well as review other contracts. Handle issues relating to interactions with federal and state government agencies relating to employment and employment matters, including subpoenas and information requests. Track laws, regulations, and litigation that affect the organization's Human Resources and operational policies, and collaborate with the Human Resources team in drafting organizational and personnel policies and procedures in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and that apply a racial justice and equity lens. Develop subject-matter expertise on organizational policies and procedures and deliver training for staff on a variety of topics, with a focus on employment law, that are designed to instill organizational values and accountability. Monitor activities related to state affiliates and provide guidance on joint activities, including joint employment. Ensure, as part of broader Legal & Strategic Initiatives Department work and in collaboration with others on the team, that LCV and affiliated entities are in compliance with applicable federal, state and/or local election, tax and corporate laws. Lead or participate in other special projects and initiatives as assigned. Help supervise law clerk(s). Travel up to 5% of the time for staff retreats, training, and conferences, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.   Qualifications : Education: JD degree from an accredited law school; bar membership in good standing in at least one state or the District of Columbia required. Work Experience: Required - 3 years of legal experience with the range of federal, state, and local laws that govern employment relationships in the workplace, such as anti-discrimination and anti-harassment law, wage and hour law, family and medical leave and sick and safe leave laws, and labor law, as well as with workplace compliance issues such as obligations under express and implied employment contracts and best practices for handling discipline and separations. Experience conducting employment and/or labor investigations in adherence to laws and regulations, corporate policies, and collective bargaining grievance procedures. Preferred - Familiarity with tax-exempt organization law, federal or state election law, and/or immigration law. Skills: Required - Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to translate legal concepts effectively with non-lawyers. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of legal field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Demonstrated relationship building skills; solid judgment; critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; ability to handle multiple tasks; highly organized. Ability to participate effectively in fact-finding investigations, present findings and develop related recommendations. Deep understanding of structural and institutional inequity and interpersonal power dynamics and the interplay with our legal system. Demonstrated ability to build relationships with staff at all levels, and to maintain confidentiality and discretion. Strong legal research and writing competencies, including Westlaw competency, with ability to draft, review, revise and edit documents in Word, Excel, Google Drive and PowerPoint. Ability to work under pressure under multiple deadlines. Preferred - Spanish language competency a plus. Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. 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. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.   LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.   To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Assistant General Counsel” in the subject line by January 25, 2024. 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 Flexible
Dec 20, 2023
Full time
Title : Finance Administrative Manager Department: Finance Status: Exempt Reports to: SVP of Finance Positions Reporting to this Position: None Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 5% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: D Salary Range (depending on experience) : $75,945 -$92,697   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.   For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.   LCV’s work to protect and advocate for the environment reflects the organization’s commitment to racial, social and environmental justice.  Engaging communities of color among other key constituencies for the environment is an organizational priority.  We aim to create a workplace culture, policies and practices that demonstrate how we value equity and inclusion.   LCV is hiring a Finance Administrative Manager who will assist with the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the LCV family of organizations, including LCV Education Fund and LCV. This role is responsible for managing the finance database, files, policies, procedures, projects, and finance staff onboarding and offboarding. In addition, this position will provide administrative support to the SVP of Finance and serve as the finance department's point of contact as needed.   Responsibilities : Coordinate and submit annual organizations’ compliance reports such as the census. Serve as the primary point of contact for finance to answer queries by staff and external vendors. Manage the  finance@lcv.org inbox and the Finance Slack channel. Work with the SVP of Finance to administer a vendor survey to measure commitment to racial diversity and equity. Manage and update finance policies and procedures, as needed. Handle all template and document creation for the Finance Team. Responsible for finance staff supply orders, including for quarterly in-person retreats. Maintain and update the finance databases and file folders in SharePoint, including managing organization for the filing system for important and confidential documents. Maintain the SVP, Finance’s calendar and schedule appointments for the SVP of Finance and the department. Book meeting rooms, travel hotel booking, and flights for the team as needed. Schedule finance team events, including virtual and in-person Prepare reports and presentations with statistical data as assigned. Coordinate and participate in finance training for LCV & LCV Education Fund staff. Responsible for finance project management, including Salesforce integration. Responsible for onboarding and offboarding of the finance team, as needed, in collaboration with the operations team. Responsible for approving credit card expense reports for various staff members across the organization. Provide support to the Accounts Payable team, including processing Domestic Wire Transfers, processing invoices payments, and vendor maintenance during busy season, as needed. Provide technical assistance with creating Excel, PowerPoint & Word documents. Assist with year end audit and 990 requests for the department, providing board minutes, employee & board member information etc. Travel up to 5% of the time for staff retreats, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.   Qualifications: Work Experience: Required - 4 years experience in strategic planning and administrative support, including project management. Experience working with financial databases or systems and preparing materials based on financial or statistical data. Preferred - Experience with Salesforce, including prior integration projects. Experience providing staff training and working with a non-profit organization.   Skills : Highly attentive to details and taking ownership of routine tasks; excellent written and oral communications skills; proficient with word processing, excel, and databases, PowerPoint; able to maintain confidentiality, strong organizational skills with a problem-solving attitude. Excellent interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, discretion and impartiality) are essential for this position.  Strong team-player with ability to work in virtual teams and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals. Solid judgment, self-starter, works well in a fast-paced environment, can handle multiple tasks and work for several people, plans, and can see the big picture. Cultural Competence: Shares LCV’s commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into our work, and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. 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. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.   LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.   To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Finance Administrative Manager” in the subject line no later than January 15, 2024. 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 San Francisco Metro, Los Angeles Metro, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Boise, ID, Salt Lake City, UT or Washington, DC
Dec 13, 2023
Full time
Title: Director of Development Partnerships - West Coast Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports To: Managing Director of Development Partnerships Positions Reporting To This Position: None Location: San Francisco Metro, Los Angeles Metro, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Boise, ID, Salt Lake City, UT  or Washington, DC Travel Requirements: Up to 20% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: F Salary Range (depending on experience): $96,418 - $144,627 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. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.  LCV is hiring a Director of Development Partnerships focused on major donor engagement in the West Coast region, who will be a part of a fundraising team with ambitious revenue and program goals. The Development department’s fundraising program engages major donors for the LCV family of organizations including LCV, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, and LCV Education Fund, and raises money for political candidates through our GiveGreen program.  The Director of Development Partnerships joins an extremely skilled, hard-working and growing development team, which is building the budget, power, and effectiveness of our family of organizations. This position is responsible for raising funds from individual and small foundation donors at four-, five-, and six-figure levels. Responsibilities include strategically identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. The Director of Development Partnerships will cultivate and solicit donors on their own and support the work of key senior staff and board members in their respective regions. Qualified candidates will have significant experience with methods and approaches to major gifts fundraising that encourages philanthropic involvement among communities of color.  Responsibilities: Manage and develop a portfolio of up to 120 current, lapsed and prospective donors across the region, deepening relationships in person or virtually, over the phone, and in writing. Work with the Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management to expand the Major Gifts portfolio of prospective donors to include more people of color; broaden our current methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting such donors. Educate our current and prospective donors about the racial justice and equity work that is central and core to all the work we do at LCV to confront the inextricably linked climate and democracy crises. Hold at least 85 visits with donors and prospects in the region, renewing and upgrading gifts from current donors and soliciting gifts from new donors. Varying degrees of coordination and collaboration with state affiliates in the region is required. To that end, the Director must be oriented toward and motivated by nurturing and growing these relationships.  Develop and support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for LCV’s President and other key staff and board members. Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of LCV fundraising and cultivation events, playing a key role in meeting the event and engagement objectives and key results for the Major Gifts team. Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising as well as service on committees or working groups. Write persuasive and personalized emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in depth descriptions of our programs and role in environmental advocacy and politics, ensuring racial justice and equity is centered in our messaging. Participate in high-level planning to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals. Work collaboratively with development, communications, and program staff, along with state partners, to develop compelling materials and talking points to maximize fundraising results, while maintaining our commitment to organizational values of racial justice and equity. Engage donors as advocates by recruiting them to join program calls and meetings and encouraging their own lobbying on priority environmental issues. Ensure donor portfolio records are current with all necessary and pertinent information, and input contacts and actions into the database in a timely manner. Travel up to 20% of the time for in-person work in respective regions, Washington, DC and elsewhere for staff site visits, conferences, and donor visits. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Work Experience : Required - 4 years of experience in fundraising, including a successful track record of personally meeting with donors and closing five- and six-figure gifts. Significant experience directly qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts prospects, including developing solicitation strategy from identification through stewardship. Significant experience contacting prospects and holding 10 donor visits per month. A deep understanding of and experience talking with donors, peers, colleagues and other stakeholders about the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. Preferred - Issue advocacy, organizing and/or political fundraising experience. Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; self-motivated; exhibits strong judgment; and able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be creative, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative. Well organized and detail-oriented. Motivated to meet goals, produce results and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about metrics driven goals. Politically savvy, with an eagerness for continued learning. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Optimism and a proven interest in politics, passionate about protecting the environment, racial justice and equity, and meaningful social change. Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. A commitment to the complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within philanthropy. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Awareness of systemic racism and knowledge of environmental issues impacting communities of color. 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 major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move between sites.  Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Director of Development Partnerships - West Coast” in the subject line January 4, 2024 . 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 Washington, DC – Hybrid
Nov 03, 2023
Full time
Title:   Compliance & Legal Associate Department:   Legal & Strategic Initiatives Status:   Non-Exempt Reports to:   Compliance Director Positions Reporting to this Position:   None Location:   Washington, DC – Hybrid Travel Requirements:   Up to 5% Union Position:   Yes   Job Classification Level:   A Salary Range (depending on experience) :  $53,445 – $62,542 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. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV is hiring a Compliance & Legal Associate who will play a key role in assisting the Compliance Director with Federal Election Commission (FEC), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and various state compliance reporting for the LCV family of organizations through data entry and tracking of reportable activity, such as contributions and expenditures. The Compliance & Legal Associate will also provide administrative support to the Legal & Strategic Initiatives department. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage time well and balance multiple tasks, and work well independently and as part of a team. Responsibilities: Assist the Compliance Director in performing data entry and tracking expenses, contributions, and other information required for Federal Election Commission, IRS, and state compliance reports, using Microsoft Excel, Google sheets, and Wrike. Work with the Compliance Director and LCV’s external compliance vendor to prepare required revenue and expenditure data for the creation of campaign finance reports, and help resolve any questions or issues. Maintain internal systems for tracking reportable activity as well as calendars to track when various reports are due. Communicate with staff across departments to stay up to date on electoral programs, obtaining all needed information on reportable activities. Maintain a contributions database and tracker, and produce reports with respect to the organization’s electoral grants and contributions impact.  Support the Compliance Director in tracking and maintaining state and other corporate registrations annually, including charitable solicitation registrations, sales/use tax exemption certificates. Track all contracts received for legal review and ensure contracts are executed and on file. Serve as a resource about the processes and needs from LCV staff. Assist the Legal & Grants Coordinator with grants management procedures and systems, and serve as a resource about the processes and needs from LCV staff. Provide general administrative support to the Legal & Strategic Initiatives department, including but not limited to processing payment requests and budget/expense reports. Contribute to LCV’s commitment to integrating racial justice and equity into the work we do that furthers equitable operations within the organization by maintaining processes with the goal that compliance and legal services are equitably and equally provided to all staff and programs requiring them. Travel up to 5% for staff retreats, trainings and conferences, as needed. Conduct in-office responsibilities from LCV’s Washington D.C. office at least two days per month, which may include processing incoming mail for the Legal & Strategic Initiatives department, gathering necessary authorized signatures, and sending out documents in accordance with compliance deadlines, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Work Experience :   Required –  Minimum of 1 year aggregate experience in administrative,  compliance, or campaign setting (such as  finance/fundraising; experience managing field operations; general campaigns operations experience.)   Preferred   – Experience working within a nonprofit and/or political organization, or political campaign. Skills :   Required –  Extremely detail-oriented and well-organized. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets; strong research, writing and communication skills; critical thinker adept at problem solving. Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.  Preferred  – Experience with Salesforce, NGPVAN EveryAction, and/or Wrike or other project management software.  Cultural Competence :  Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.  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. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply:  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Compliance & Legal Associate” in the subject line by  November 19, 2023 . 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 Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Nov 03, 2023
Full time
Title : Regional Campaigns Director Department : Campaigns Status : Exempt Reports to : Vice President, Paid Communications and Elections Positions Reporting to this Position : None Location : Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 15% Union Position : Yes Job Classification Level : E Salary Range (depending on experience) : $86,557 - $105,183   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. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV is hiring a Regional Campaigns Director to support our issue advocacy and electoral campaigns. The Regional Campaigns Director will manage programs for approximately 16 states in coordination with state LCV partners and national allies, in consultation with the Vice President for Paid Communications and Elections and working closely with a second Regional Campaigns Director. The ideal candidate will be able to implement federal program strategy and collaborate with state LCV partners on state or local priorities, while centering racial justice and equity, with the goal of building a stronger Conservation Voter Movement (CVM) that includes federal, state and local wins. Responsibilities: Develop and execute plans for federal independent expenditure campaigns, issue campaigns including clean energy and climate change, federal and state level accountability projects, and ballot initiative engagement, collaborating as appropriate with program staff on the Government Affairs and Community & Civic Engagement teams as well as state LCV partners to ensure our collective programs are strategically aligned, planned and executed.  Work with assigned set of state affiliates to identify key races and develop cutting edge, focused and winning campaign plans at the state and local level. Manage budgets for accountability programs as well as federal and state-level electoral work. Work with departmental staff to achieve annual racial justice and equity goals, including, but not limited to, expanding and deepening our partnerships with organizations, vendors and coalitions led by people of color and elevating justice and equity in all of our work. Ensure timely and accurate compliance and reporting of all LCV electoral activities in collaboration with Legal and Finance departments. Support the grants program awarded to state LCV affiliates.  Oversee the development and approval of select federal campaign materials, including television and radio ads, direct mail, and phone scripts, ensuring that materials are culturally competent and center racial justice and equity. Work closely with state LCV affiliates to identify partnership opportunities at the state and federal level. Work with the Clean Energy For All (CEFA) team, dedicated to advancing clean energy policies at the state level, to evaluate and support state legislative policy campaigns. Identify opportunities to amplify electoral and policy campaigns from our LCV affiliates and support their efforts to build political power. Review and author memos for internal and external audiences. Develop and maintain tracking documents to catalog LCV’s investments.  Support efforts to raise funds for non-federal candidates on Give Green, working closely with staff from Give Green, state affiliates, NRDC and other partners.  Support Campaigns and Development department staff in fundraising for electoral and other programs to LCV Victory Fund and other entities.  Communicate with potential funders about LCV Victory Fund and state affiliate programs, in consultation with SVP of Campaigns and Vice President, Paid Communications and Elections. Travel up to 15% of the time for staff retreats, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.   Qualifications: Work Experience: Required - At least five years of issue and/or electoral campaign experience, particularly with message development, campaign plans, paid media and voter contact. Experience drafting political plans, including explicit and culturally competent engagement of people of color and young voters. Experience developing plans with consultants and external partners.  Preferred - Experience managing budgets. Experience working with a national organization who has state affiliates or chapters. Experience working with state and/or local level campaigns and/or organizations. Experience working with multiple coalition partners. Experience with independent expenditure work. Skills: Proven ability to support strategic and creative issue and/or electoral campaigns. Able to execute voter persuasion, engagement and contact plans in collaboration with the campaigns team. Sound political judgment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Highly collaborative. Excellent listener. Instinctually inclined to engage others while also being able to successfully drive a project to a timely conclusion. Passionate about protecting the environment and communities impacted by climate change and environmental injustice. Ability to connect electoral strategy to non-electoral campaign work. Values team building. Works well in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask without sacrificing quality of work. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Proven track record of successfully working across lines of race, ethnicity, language, class, gender and other identities and experiences. Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy. 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. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.   To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Regional Campaigns Director” in the subject line by November 21, 2023 . 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 Las Vegas, NV
Oct 30, 2023
Full time
Title:   Chispa Federal Climate Organizer – NV Department:   Community and Civic Engagement Status:   Exempt Reports to:   Chispa NV Program Director Positions Reporting to this Position:   None Locations:   Las Vegas, NV Travel Requirements:   Up to 10% Union Position:   Yes Job Classification Level:   C Salary Range (depending on experience):   $67,010 – $81,529 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. Chispa,  a program of LCV, works to ensure that Latine communities and leaders have a strong voice in the movement for climate justice and within the environmental movement and influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Based in the Community & Civic Engagement department, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, and Texas.  LCV is hiring a Chispa Federal Climate Organizer in Las Vegas, Nevada who will help create and implement their Chispa state program’s federal organizing strategies. The Chispa Federal Climate Organizer will be experienced community organizers who are tasked with engaging and building relationships with Latine families in Clark County, NV to take action in the fight against pollution, climate change, environmental racism and to promote clean air, clean water, clean jobs, clean energy  and other federal campaigns.  This position will be part of a dynamic, skilled, and growing data-driven organizing team, working closely with the Chispa Nevada state team, Chispa national team, and community members and leaders to ensure that communities are civically engaged and are part of the decision-making process that impacts their health and environment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about the fight for climate justice and ready to take action to hold polluters accountable and advocate for community driven solutions to address climate change and environmental racism. Responsibilities: Organize, manage and lead successful issue campaigns that engage with Latinx families in their state around issues of climate change and environmental justice, among other priority issues. Take the lead in managing education efforts for federal issue campaigns that engage community members. Build, develop and train a base of dedicated Latinx grassroots leadership in the community that will have a long-term leadership voice advocating for environmental justice, community health policies and values in the community. Identify potential new members and engage them by conducting one-on-one’s, presentations, and door-knocking and utilizing other community organizing methods. Support volunteer leaders in the development and sustaining of organizing committees who are involved in advancing campaign goals. Build relationships with schools, churches, community organizations, labor unions, public health groups, etc. to work in partnerships to advance shared goals. Track organizing work meticulously in Voter Action Network and other databases, submit reports to the Chispa state Program Director. Work closely with the organizing team and other departments to implement and evaluate issue-organizing campaigns that successfully recruit constituents, build grassroots leaders and get the attention of decision makers and media. Work closely with Chispa staff and members to grow our grassroots organizing efforts in communities impacted by environmental injustices. Work with the Chispa, Communications and Digital, Campaigns and Government Affairs teams to plan and implement decision maker meetings, briefings and advocacy trainings related to federal issues that impact communities in Nevada, as needed.  Travel up to 10% of the time in-state and out-of-state for organizing activities and staff retreats and conferences, as needed. Conduct in-office responsibilities and events, including meetings with the state Chispa team, external partners and key stakeholders, from the state Chispa office at least 4 days per week. Qualifications: Work Experience :   Required  – Minimum 3 years in grassroots community, issue or labor organizing programs. Successful track record of grassroots community organizing, training volunteers, leadership development, implementing strategies and tactics, and forming alliances with other groups.  Preferred  – Experience working with Voter Action Network and Google Suites. Experience organizing in Nevada. Skills :   Required  – Ability to effectively work as part of a team and in community. Ability to effectively present campaigns and programs to the community, elected officials and allies in an effective way. Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Creative problem-solver who is resourceful during challenging or new situations.  Preferred  – Fluent in English and Spanish.  Cultural Competence :  Passionate about protecting the environment and communities impacted by climate change and environmental injustice. Committed to confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system. An ability to apply a racial justice lens, and a variety of communities’ distinct perspectives to organizing strategies. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understanding the ways in which principles of racial justice and equity are vital to improving our democratic systems and environmental challenges effectively. Working Conditions :  This job operates both in a professional office environment and in outdoor and indoor public spaces, and the person will be exposed to outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, and high/low temperatures. This position is occasionally sedentary; however, attending meetings and canvassing out in the communities is also frequently required. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move about to accomplish tasks and move between sites. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with community members and must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to occasionally work evening and weekend hours as needed. Position requires a valid driver’s license and liability insurance or access to reliable transportation.   Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States . LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Chispa Federal Organizer – NV” in the subject line by  November 12, 2023 . 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 Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Sep 21, 2023
Full time
Title: Managing Director of Development Partnerships Positions Available:   2 Department:   Development Status:   Exempt Reports to:   Vice President of Development Partnerships Positions Reporting to this Position:   Directors of Development Partnerships (2-4), Major Gifts Coordinator or Associate Manager of Major Gifts (1) Location:   Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements:   Up to 30% Union Position:   No Job Classification Level:   M-II Salary Range (depending on experience) :  $99,418-$140,400 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. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. Our members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another. LCV is hiring two Managing Directors of Development Partnerships who will be responsible for a portfolio of lead and principal level donors in a specific state or region and holds 35-50 visits with donors and prospects annually to raise the budgeted revenue for the assigned portfolio. Each Managing Director role will manage a team of 2-4 Directors of Development Partnerships, each of whom have visit and revenue goals related to their assigned portfolios, plus one Major Gifts support staff who works with the team  so that each Managing Director will supervise between 3-5 staff on their team. This position is responsible for developing and implementing high level systems and processes in collaboration with other development managers that will support the Major Gifts Team’s ability to raise more money, more efficiently. The ideal candidate is a highly-skilled communicator, organized, ambitious, goal-driven, excels at managing people,  and will be able to apply their expertise to coach and lead their major gifts team.  Responsibilities: Lead and develop 2-5 Directors of Development Partnerships and one Major Gifts Associate, Manager, or Coordinator. Ensure the team meets or exceeds their visit and revenue goals.  Lead regular team calls and retreats. Write persuasive and personalized cases for support, emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in depth descriptions of our programs and role in environmental advocacy, politics, and racial justice and equity. Use these communications as examples of donor engagement and share with the team regularly.  Regularly identify opportunities and lead projects to boost team performance and center LCV’s CLAASI Values (Community, Learning, Anti-Racism, Accountability, Sustainability, Innovation) as an effective trainer, compassionate coach and forward-thinking mentor. Support direct reports in managing and developing a portfolio of about 120 current, lapsed and prospective donors, deepening relationships in person, over the phone, and in writing. Support each Director in sharpening their ability to talk about core racial justice and equity work, educate donors and other stakeholders on why this work is central to our mission, and challenge and persuade those who disagree. Support and partner with organizational leaders to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward Principal donors.  Expand the portfolio of prospective donors to include more women, people of color and young people; broaden our current methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors of color and build the skills and competencies of our team to meet this objective.  Work with staff to educate our current and prospective donors about the racial justice and equity work in which we are engaged, including drafting talking points and practicing for visits.   Hold a portfolio of donors and prospects and meet with them across the region, holding at least 35-50 donor visits annually depending on the number of people on the team. Interface and collaborate with other development managers to create efficient and effective systems and materials that will help the Major Gifts Team raise more money.  Ensure LCV lead and principal level donors and prospects are engaged in a highly tailored way.  Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of LCV (and when possible, state affiliate) fundraising and cultivation events and ensure members of the Major Gifts Team do the same. Work to ensure coordination with state affiliates to achieve fundraising goals. Participate in high-level planning to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals.  Travel up to 20% of the time for in-person work in respective regions, Washington, DC and elsewhere for staff site visits, conferences, and donor visits. Qualifications: Work Experience :   Required: 7  years of experience in fundraising, 3 of which are managing other fundraising staff, including a successful track record of personally meeting with donors and closing five and six-figure gifts. Experience directly supervising staff with varying levels of experience. Significant experience directly qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts prospects, including developing solicitation strategy from identification through stewardship. Significant experience contacting prospects and holding an ambitious number of donor visits per month.  Preferred –   Issue advocacy, organizing and/or political fundraising experience. Experience managing up and working with an executive team. Experience with Salesforce. Skills:  Required:  Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; self-motivated; exhibits strong judgment; and able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be creative, diplomatic, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative. Well organized and detail-oriented. Motivated to meet goals, produce results, and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about metrics driven goals. Politically savvy with an eagerness for continued learning. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Politically savvy and oriented toward optimism. Passionate about protecting the environment, racial justice and equity, and meaningful social change. Preferred : Moderate knowledge of how to use Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Wrike. Cultural Competence :  Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Working Conditions :  This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with major donors and must be able to exchange and keep confidential accurate information. Ability to occasionally work evening and weekend hours, as needed. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Managing Director of Development Partnerships” in the subject line by  October 4, 2023  . 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 Washington, DC or New York, NY
Sep 19, 2023
Full time
Title:   Events Coordinator, GiveGreen Department:   Development Status:   Exempt Reports to:   Vice President of GiveGreen   Positions Reporting to this Position:   None Location:   Washington, DC or New York, NY Travel Requirements:   Up to 10% Union Position:   Yes Job Classification Level:   B Salary Range (depending on experience) :  $59,131 – $69,365 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. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and best in class grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.  LCV is hiring a GiveGreen Events Coordinator who will play a critical role in supporting the GiveGreen program’s fundraising goals by coordinating a portfolio of fundraising events for candidates and working directly with donors and event hosts to raise money. GiveGreen is a collaboration between LCV Victory Fund and NRDC Action Votes.   GiveGreen offers political donors a powerful, easy, and strategic way to support environmental candidates and accelerate action on climate change. The program has raised over $110 million for candidates since its inception. Some GiveGreen activities are also conducted by LCV Action Fund and NRDC Action Fund PAC. Responsibilities: Develop a cycle long events plan to meet fundraising goals, and coordinate host and partner recruitment and stewardship strategies. Coordinate all aspects of candidate fundraising events, including maintaining an events calendar, working directly with campaign staff, coordinating logistics, developing solicitation materials and invites and creating event pages, tracking RSVPs and donations, developing program run of show, talking points, briefings, and thank you letters to hosts and guests. Serve as point of contact for event invitees, communicate with major donors and stakeholders in a timely manner. Provide support to Host Committees and share regular status updates with hosts and staff. Manage virtual and in-person event logistics, including running Zoom platform and working with production vendors and venues. Work with GiveGreen Marketing Manager to build event audiences and schedule email invitations. Work with political teams to identify fundraising priorities and advise donors; support donors in their individual fundraising efforts. Coordinate and provide support for donor summits and cultivation events. Help develop compelling marketing materials to build support for electing lawmakers who will solve the climate crisis, defend and strengthen our democracy, and confront racial injustice in policies at the federal and state level. Develop expert knowledge of the GiveGreen website; ensure donor satisfaction with the donation platform and online giving tools. Test website functionality that relates to events and event pages. Contribute to LCV’s commitment to integrating racial justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Contribute to the organization’s racial justice and equity goals by working with donors, board members and the fundraising team to raise money for priority candidates who will advance climate and environmental justice policies. Work closely with the Legal and Compliance teams to ensure events, program activities, and materials are in compliance with campaign finance laws and regulations. Travel up to 10% for GiveGreen events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed. Provide support to other GiveGreen program projects, as needed, and support the team’s fundraising goals. Qualifications: Work Experience:   Required –  At least 2 years of work experience in a fundraising, administrative, or customer service role, including at least one cycle of political fundraising experience. Must have demonstrated experience coordinating projects and working with key stakeholders including major donors, board members, consultants, or organizational leadership. Preferred  –  Prior experience coordinating events for a campaign, non-profit organization, or association. Experience organizing data and lists, creating invitations and other marketing materials in Adobe software, coordinating virtual meetings or events using online platforms. Experience working with a donor database. Skills :  Strong written and oral communications skills. Extremely well-organized and demonstrated strong project coordinator, attentive to details, and adept at developing and maintaining systems. Must have the ability to handle multiple projects at once and work with multiple stakeholders. Must thrive and enjoy working in a fast paced setting while juggling competing priorities. Motivated to meet fundraising goals and produce results. Cultural Competence :  Must have an interest in political fundraising and shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture.  Working Conditions :  This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners, elected representatives and major donors, and must be able to exchange accurate information. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “GiveGreen Events Coordinator” in the subject line by  October 9, 2023 . 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 .