Strategic Campaigner II

About CJNRC

The Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC) is a labor-led organization at the forefront of the fight to combat the climate crisis and reverse racial and economic inequality.

CJNRC is the hub of a growing network of union-led, state-based climate jobs coalitions, providing unions with the information, support, and expertise to lead on climate action. The coalitions we support are organizing to build a clean energy economy at the scale and pace that climate science demands, create and expand access to good union jobs in under-resourced communities, and advance equity.

CJNRC and our network of coalitions are at the leading edge of both workers’ rights and climate action, two defining issues of our time. The coalitions have helped pass the nation’s most ambitious climate policies, won the strongest labor and equity standards for clean energy workers in the country, and built winning campaigns for worker-centered and equity-focused climate investments and good union jobs that will transform the future of the US economy.

Position Description

To advance this crucial work, CJNRC is hiring a Strategic Campaigner II to support the organization’s campaigns to accelerate the build out of clean energy infrastructure, advance equity, and raise standards for all workers throughout the clean energy supply chain. The Strategic Campaigner II will conduct industry, corporate, and technology research and develop and implement campaign strategies and tactics to advance the pro-worker, pro-climate goals of state climate jobs coalitions. The Strategic Campaigner II will report to the CJNRC Director of Strategic Campaigns or their designee and will work closely with other CJNRC national staff, CJNRC regional directors, and state coalition staff and leadership. The ideal candidate is an experienced campaign strategist with a deep commitment to building the labor movement and fighting the climate crisis.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in CJNRC’s Strategic Campaigns team helping to lead innovative campaign work in states around the country
• Conduct sophisticated technical research and proactively research and identify new sources of information
• Develop and implement campaign strategies and tactics to win pro-worker, pro-climate policies at the state level
• Oversee corporate, industry, and technology research support for state Climate Jobs campaigns
• Serve as a resource and partner to state Climate Jobs coalition leadership and staff and providing ongoing campaign implementation support
• In coordination with the Director, effectively represent CJNRC in a variety of settings with internal and external audiences
• Collaborate on projects with and mentor junior Campaigns team staff members

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to progressive social change, racial justice, a familiarity with the issues that are central to CJNRC’s work and vision
• At least four years of experience working on strategic campaigns, organizing, or research for unions or other advocacy organizations, though an advanced degree in a related field may also be taken into consideration
• Excellent strategic and comprehensive campaigning skills
• Familiarity with corporate research, financial analysis, employment law, or investigative journalism
• Strong technical research skills and ability to apply research to development of strategic campaigns
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in politically sensitive and high-pressure environments
• Demonstrated commitment to community and/or labor organizing
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with organizers
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Willingness to work remotely and travel as needed
• Effective time management skills, including prioritizing and managing multiple tasks, with light supervision

Working Conditions:

This is a full-time remote position, with a strong preference for candidates based in Eastern Time zone locations in proximity to current Climate Jobs coalition states. The schedule can vary depending on program needs; long hours may be required on occasion. The position requires travel, which may be frequent at times. CJNRC follows public health guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This position is part of the staff bargaining unit represented by IBEW Local 89.

This Position Reports To:

The Director of Strategic Campaigns

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $97,896 to $109,484. CJNRC offers an excellent benefits package that includes employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for full-time staff and their qualified dependents, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, a voluntary dependent care assistance program, and generous time off.

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

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