Job Posting: Forest Watch Coordinator – Sierra Club Pennsylvania

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Chapter:   Pennsylvania

Reports To: Chapter Director

Context: Pennsylvania’s public spaces are in peril from drilling. In order to prevent this catastrophe, we need to organize and implement the Pennsylvania Forest Watch Campaign to  increase the number of people involved, leaders trained, and engagement of people with influence to achieve our conservation goals. Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of staff and volunteers in carrying out the Forest Watch Plan, a campaign that leads members on outings in state parks and forests threatened by oil and gas drilling.  Develops organizing strategies and priorities for moving campaign forward with our allies.

Scope: Under direction of the Chapter Director or the assigned volunteer leader, implements the Chapter’s PA Forest Watch Initiative in the Delaware River watershed. Responsible for recruiting, engaging, and motivating large numbers of new people to take repeated action which will further Sierra Club’s Forest Watch campaign.  Working closely with Chapter and National staff, the Program Coordinator will identify and develop volunteers to take on the role of team outings leaders and build grassroots power and networks. Identifies and builds alliances with other organizations that will provide assistance with the Forest Watch Program.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and effective implementation of the Forest Watch Campaign.  Oversees creating the conservation campaign and developing the strategy and helps to carry out organizational and issue visibility in regional, national media and in the local community.  Provides leadership in working with volunteer leaders, national, state and local conservation staff on conservation. Evaluates and measures success of activities within the campaign to ensure progress towards the campaign or program’s mission and goals. Helps determine changes to strategies needed to reach goals.

Job Activities:

1. Develops and implements campaign strategies for the Forest Watch Initiative in the Delaware River watershed in accordance with the chapter policy.
2. Recruits, coordinates and facilitates grassroots involvement and cultivates relationships with public officials and our allies, like ALLARM and Stroud Water Research to implement the Forest Watch Campaign in the Delaware River watershed.
3. Works with staff volunteer leaders and other interest groups to identify, recruit and organize volunteers for conservation campaigns.
4. Plans, develops and implements campaign strategies  to obtain media coverage in regional and national media outlets.  Participates in the development of media campaigns; may represent the Sierra Club in the media; promotes volunteer media exposure.
5. Monitors, analyzes, and evaluates laws, initiatives and new developments affecting a specific conservation issue at the community, state and national levels.
6. Makes presentations to community, political, and governmental bodies regarding chapter conservation efforts.  Writes press releases newsletters, flyers, etc. to keep the Club membership and the general public informed.
7. Advocates the Sierra Club position on proposed legislation involving conservation programs; informs and communicates with elected officials, business leaders, governmental agencies, and other nonprofit organizations.
8. Conducts surveys, investigations, and research needed to achieve objectives of conservation program.
9. Works on task forces, committees, etc. representing the Club’s objective or mission.
10. Works closely with media representatives to ensure that the message of the Club is accurately represented by the media.
11. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

—   BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Studies, Outdoor Education or a closely related field.

— 1-2 years experience in the environmental field that includes outdoor education, organizing campaigns, and public speaking.

— Excellent written and oral communication skills.

— Proficient computer skills

— Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers.

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