Program Director, Climate Justice

The Program Director will report directly to the Executive Director. They will lead shareholder advocacy campaigns on climate justice to advance IASJ’s vision for a more equitable economy. Additionally, the Program Director will support other human rights campaigns, IASJ’s Proxy Voting service, communications, and client relationships. 

The Program Director will be responsible for the following activities:

1. Lead strategic vision and execution of shareholder advocacy campaigns with corporations. Conduct and supervise research related to IASJ’s corporate social responsibility activities. Provide leadership in strategic organizational priorities and new initiatives. 
2. Manage shareholder advocacy campaigns, including drafting proposals, proxy memos, correspondence with companies, leading dialogues, and coordinating with members. 
3. Lead and manage internal and external communications, including public relations. Manage bi-monthly newsletters, public relations and media opportunities, and organization’s digital media platforms.
4. Support proxy voting service, including training, reporting, and client management. 
5. Demonstrate leadership and subject matter expertise in networks and working groups relevant to areas of engagement; represent the organization in conferences, industry events, and through speaking engagements. 
6. Manage Affiliate and Client accounts, including work plans, reporting, and relationship-building and engagement.
7. Provide operational support to the Executive Director and the Board.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher. Masters degree and/or relevant experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience (including paid and/or unpaid positions) focused on human rights, community organizing, shareholder advocacy, environmental issues, corporate sustainability, or public policy. 
• Experience and knowledge of climate finance, environmental justice, Just Transition, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, and racial equity is preferred.
• Experience or interest to learn about demilitarization and denuclearization campaigns.
• Experience leading issue advocacy campaigns preferred.
• Strong presentation, written, research, and analytical skills. 
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and technical skills. 
• Applicants of any faith tradition or belief system are encouraged to apply. 

Experience 

• Demonstrate commitment to human rights, racial equity, and social justice advocacy. 
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and sound judgment. 
• Have a high degree of flexibility and ability to adjust to changing circumstances. 
• Proven ability to work as a self-starter and team member. 
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and partners, relationship management, and community engagement. 
• Passion for advancing social justice and corporate accountability in a human rights framework.