State Political and Field Director - NextGen Climate (Virginia)

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State Political and Field Director

 

SUMMARY:

 

NextGen Climate is a nonpartisan organization focused on bringing climate change to the forefront of American politics. In 2015, NextGen will be working to support candidates who have demonstrated a serious commitment to taking immediate policy action to address climate change issues.

 

In Virginia, NextGen Climate will run a substantial grassroots organizing and communications program to persuade and turn out targeted voters, with a focus on young voters and college students. In two key districts, NextGen Climate will be working to register and turnout college students for pro-climate action candidates

 

The NextGen Climate Virginia campaign is seeking highly motivated candidates for the role of State Political and Field Director to assist in running a campaign leading up to the November election. The SPFD will manage relationships with political partners on the ground in Virginia, as well as provide input into mail and digital programs. The SPFD will also manage a small staff of fulltime organizers and stipended part-time organizers.

 

Job Responsibilities:

·         Work with the NextGen Climate leadership leadership and other stakeholders to design and implement the voter contact and earned media programs in key districts;

·         Assist in managing the campaign’s budget and compliance program;

·         Manage and train a diverse staff of campaign professionals to ensure the successful execution of the program;

·         Ensure organization-wide accountability by helping to develop and implement detailed reporting protocols and regular qualitative reports to campaign leadership and stakeholders; and,

·         Other duties as assigned.

 

Skills & Qualifications:

·         Strong management, communication, and motivational skills;

·         Proven ability to motivate and manage a diverse group of staff and volunteers;

·         Strong planning skills; and,

·         The ideal candidate will have 2 or more cycles of campaign experience within multiple departments on a campaign, including leadership positions.

 

Expectations:

Potential campaign staff should have the ability to work long hours and some evenings and weekends through the November election.

 

 

COMPENSATION: 

NextGen Climate offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a very comprehensive benefits package. If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter and resume through the application page: https://nextgenclimate.org/jobs/?job=93471

NextGen Climate is an equal opportunity employer.

ABOUT NEXTGEN CLIMATE:

 

NextGen Climate is a non-partisan organization focused on bringing climate change to the forefront of America’s political dialogue. 

Founded by investor and philanthropist Tom Steyer in 2013, we act politically to prevent climate disaster and preserve American prosperity. Working at every level, we are committed to supporting candidates, elected officials and policymakers across the country that will take bold action on climate change —and to exposing those who deny reality and cater to special interests.