The Climate Action Campaign (CAC) is seeking a State Organizing Director to drive ambitious  field work - including grassroots, grasstops, lobbying and media - focused on moving our Federal targets and building a powerful narrative in key states. 

We’re looking for an ambitious organizer hungry to change the world, a savvy strategist who keeps their eyes on the prize, and a seasoned manager and leader who brings the best out of a small staff team responsible for dozens of partners. This position reports to the Senior Director of Field & Campaign Strategy and works closely with CAC’s leadership team and an array of coalition partners.

Who We Are

Climate Action Campaign (CAC) is a vibrant coalition of advocacy organizations working together to drive ambitious, durable federal action to cut carbon pollution, address the climate crisis, advance environmental justice, and accelerate the transition to clean energy. Our goal is to reduce carbon pollution and accelerate the transition to clean energy through policies focused on climate, justice, and jobs and expanding opportunity for all. We are based in Washington D.C. Visit us online at ActOnClimate.com.

Core Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day activities of the State Organizing team.

• Manage, train and mentor a staff team of two Regional Campaign Managers.

• Develop a deep understanding of the people and politics of CAC’s core states (currently Arizona, Georgia, Michigan and Pennsylvania).

• Leverage and maximize the impact of CAC resources to move our Federal Senate and House targets to vocally support climate policies aligned with CAC campaign goals. 

• Understand the dynamics that motivate our targets and our partners to fully engage. 

• Work with in-state partners and CAC leadership to design and test strategies that successfully move our targets. 

• Push the envelope with creative tactics that generate media attention and significant grassroots activity. 

• Convene regular meetings with National Field Directors of coalition partners.

• Build relationships with funded and unfunded partners to maximize the power of the CAC coalition in key states and nationally. 

• Track progress to goals, hold partners accountable and coach to success. 

• Design and execute the annual RFP process for funding field partners. Evaluate proposals and recruit new field partners to plug gaps and engage in the work. Oversee execution of MOUs and help ensure timely payments for field partners. 

• Troubleshoot internal and external problems with expert diplomacy. 

• Collaborate internally with CAC leadership to maximize the impact of CAC campaigns. 

• Travel on a regular basis to CAC states for convenings, events and relationship building.  

• Be a nimble team player who can identify gaps and step in to fill tactical and strategic opportunities as needed.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will bring:

• At least 7 years experience leading large-scale field programs on advocacy and/or political campaigns.

• A talent for managing people, with excellent interpersonal skills, and a track record of building highly-effective field teams and developing strong staff. Previous staff management experience is required.

• An ambitious entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to drive field teams to exceed what they think is possible.

• Expertise in executing grassroots, media, coalition building and grasstops tactics including volunteer programs, petition drives, trainings, lobby visits, press events, op-eds, editorial board visits, social media, and more. 

• Analytical and data-driven with excellent attention to detail and a deep curiosity for the story behind the numbers.

• Skills as a strategic thinker and clear communicator who can drive home for others how tactics connect back to the larger campaign strategy. 

• Adept at managing competing priorities, anticipating and preparing for challenges, and able to quickly shift plans as the campaign evolves.

How to Apply

Please follow the link below to apply. Please include both resume and cover letter: 

If you require reasonable accommodations for a disability so that you may participate in the selection process, please email hr@partnershipproject.org.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary range for this position is $105,000-110,000 and is commensurate based on experience. Full-Time Benefits Include:

• 13 paid Holidays

• 100% employer paid Medical, dental, vision coverage

• 401k Employer Match, Roth IRA

• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, Parking Benefits

• Voluntary ancillary benefits such as STD, LTD, Life Insurance, Cancer coverage, etc.

• Paid Parental Leave

• Unlimited PTO

• Monthly Tech Stipend 

• Professional Development stipend

Work Environment

This position is based in Washington, DC. CAC staff work in a hybrid set-up with 2-3 days per week of in-office work.

Physical Requirements

Predominantly operates in an office environment. Must be able to remain stationary a majority of the time. Must be able to use standard office equipment including computers and keyboards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to economic and social justice, and do not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.