Exciting Field Opportunities
Regional Field Director
Riverside Organizing - Working in Support of the Nevada Conservation League
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Position Description:
Riverside Organizing is hiring a Regional Field Director (RFD) for a large-scale volunteer mobilization and issue advocacy campaign it is conducting on behalf of the Nevada Conservation League. The position will be based in Las Vegas, NV. Riverside Organizing regional field directors will be tasked with working with the in-state leadership team to plan and execute events, lead field organizers' day-to-day work and ensure the region follows statewide plans, including meeting and exceeding metric goals. Regional field directors will manage and train field organizers in Las Vegas in issue advocacy and volunteer engagement to advance commonsense and just clean energy policies and priorities. Regional field directors will build relationships and work alongside local leaders, organizations, young people and communities of color to address environmental issues affecting local communities and make lasting change in the effort to fight climate change. Riverside Organizing regional field directors will oversee the growth of an already powerful network of volunteers and activists, execute grassroots advocacy and accountability campaigns, and hold a wide range of events and trainings to amplify public support for clean energy policies and solutions.
The Project
The Nevada Conservation League (NCL) is the political voice of Nevada's Conservation Community. We work to protect Nevada's air, water, land, and wildlife for the health, quality of life, recreation, and benefit of all Nevadans through effective advocacy, the election of pro-conservation candidates, grassroots activism and leadership development and building collaboration. NCL joins other LCV state league partners across the country. Together, they have developed a powerful volunteer organizing structure engaging more than 27,000 volunteers to make phone calls, canvass, attend events and advocate on behalf of climate action. NCL's priority is to ensure our efforts to protect and advocate for the environment are rooted in a deep understanding of racial, social and environmental justice. NCL prioritizes racial diversity and inclusivity as core values and is committed to creating opportunities for communities of color to participate in the democratic process.
To learn more about NCL, visit https://nevadaconservationleague.org/.
Responsibilities:
• Manage and train organizers in issue advocacy and grassroots organizing.
• Ensure all volunteer outreach and engagement is tracked in VAN and reports are submitted daily.
• Assist in planning and execution of organizing actions and events to advance commonsense and just clean energy legislation and priorities.
• Develop relationships with environmental and other progressive leaders in the community and engage with them in planning field events and activities.
• Foster partnerships with racial justice and equity groups on environmental issues in communities of color.
• Utilize and oversee the use of tools and digital organizing skills to build community support for climate action, including peer-to-peer texting and social media.
Qualifications:
Skills and Experience:
*Strong written and oral communication skills
* Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
*Successful experience working with teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives.
*2+ cycles of electoral campaign, community, issue, labor or political organizing experience.
*Fluency in VAN, Microsoft Office Suite, other field tools a plus.
*Previous staff management training a plus.
*Experience working on an issue advocacy campaign, especially environmental a plus.
*Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
Cultural Competency:
*Share a commitment and the cultural competency to increase racial diversity in our movement
*Integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive office culture
*Have a passion for protecting communities most impacted by climate change and environmental injustice.
Conditions:
*Work hours varied from standard office hours and include Saturdays.
*Have your own reliable transportation.
Duration: This position is full-time, salaried and temporary.
To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to ewoodall@lcv.org. No calls please.
Riverside Organizing is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace.
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