[SPN-Discussion] Sierra Club Is Hiring Conservation Program Manager for Albany

[S. Auchincloss]

Hi Folks,

         The Atlantic Chapter (NY State) of the 
Sierra Club is looking for an effective leader 
for its Albany office.  Here is the announcement.

         Stuart

JOB OPENING

CHAPTER  CONSERVATION  PROGRAM   MANAGER
ALBANY  OFFICE

The Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter has an opening 
for a Conservation Program Manager in its Albany 
New York office. The Sierra Club is a 700,000 
member grassroots environmental organization. The 
Atlantic Chapter covers New York State.

Duties include:
The Chapter Conservation Program Director works 
in the Albany office to coordinate lobbying and 
educational efforts of the Sierra Club in New York State.
Works with volunteer leaders to develop and 
mobilize a network of grassroots lobbyists
Provides support to the Chapter Legislative Committee.
Lobbies public officials on legislation that the Club supports.
Maintains a visible presence in Albany to the press and public.
Works with volunteer activists on specific 
environmental campaigns. Travels to meet with 
volunteer leaders in their home districts.
Attends Executive Committee meetings at least two times per year.

The position also involves lobbying, grassroots 
organizing and overseeing the work of Assistant and interns.

Knowledge and Skills:

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, education and experience:

·       BA/BS degree in Political Science, Public 
Policy, Environmental Studies, or related field.
·       2-3 years experience in the environmental 
field that includes research and organizing 
campaigns, press relations and public speaking.
·       Experience working and lobbying on 
environmental issues with demonstrated ability to 
work with volunteers and other advocacy groups is required.
·       Knowledge of New York State politics and 
experience with volunteer organizations helpful

Job description may be viewed and downloaded at: 
http://www.newyork.sierraclub.org/Openings/Office/index.html 
Resumes can be sent to office at newyork.sierraclub.org


Stuart Auchincloss, 8 Library Lane, Woodstock, NY  12498
Tel. (845) 679-7002, Fax (845) 679-7056

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