Climate Defiance, an organization working to fight climate change, is seeking a Distributed Organizing Director. Climate Defiance works to elevate climate change as a top political issue in the US through direct actions, creative protests, and grassroots pressure on political leaders, and the Distributed Organization Director will play a critical role in this work. As the Distributed Organizing Director, you will build, guide, coach and mentor volunteer-led chapters across the country. Additionally, you will lead and coordinate direct actions that publicly challenge corporate executives and elected officials regarding their climate stance.
More about Climate Defiance:
We take action. We get results. We hold decision makers accountable for their actions. And we do not apologize.
We played a prominent role in halting drilling on tens of millions of acres. We helped win a pause on fracked gas exports. We've made executives in the highest levels of business and government resign in shame from their positions of power.
We are gearing up to stop the fossil-fueled oligarchy overtaking our government. We are looking for the ideal candidate to help us do it.
The role:
This role is an excellent opportunity for candidates excited to be part of a growing organization, work with great people, get incredible press hits, and build community and important actions around one of the most critical issues of our lifetimes. As the Distributed Organizing Director, you will be part of an organization working to move the needle on climate change, making headlines, and shaking society awake. Note: we define distributed organizing as organizing that spans multiple cities with fully volunteer-run/unstaffed chapters.
Your responsibilities will include:
About You:
You are a collaborative and empathetic leader, deeply invested in team building. You are a strong communicator and are well-organized. Committed to social change, you stand for racial, economic, and environmental justice. As a self-starter, you excel in driving, implementing, and troubleshooting without excessive oversight.
Qualifications:
Key qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
Location:
Candidates can be based anywhere in the U.S., with a preference for large cities. Due to the travel involved, it’s helpful to be based near a major airport.
Pay & Benefits:
The salary for this position is $62,400 with additional benefits, including unlimited vacation time (with 20 days plus Christmas week encouraged), group health care, and a 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution.
Structure:
You will report to our Organizing Director or Executive Director and work closely with the organizing staff.
To apply: Please visit https://www.climatedefiance.org/jobs and click on the Distributed Organizing Director job to apply. Please choose “Apply To Position” to apply. (If you choose another apply button, your application will be incomplete.) Thank you!
Climate Defiance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and impassioned team, with a special emphasis on encouraging applications from women, gender non-conforming individuals, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals with disabilities, and other individuals from historically marginalized communities. We uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or medical condition. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Climate Defiance, an organization working to fight climate change, is seeking a Distributed Organizing Director. Climate Defiance works to elevate climate change as a top political issue in the US through direct actions, creative protests, and grassroots pressure on political leaders, and the Distributed Organization Director will play a critical role in this work. As the Distributed Organizing Director, you will build, guide, coach and mentor volunteer-led chapters across the country. Additionally, you will lead and coordinate direct actions that publicly challenge corporate executives and elected officials regarding their climate stance.
More about Climate Defiance:
We take action. We get results. We hold decision makers accountable for their actions. And we do not apologize.
We played a prominent role in halting drilling on tens of millions of acres. We helped win a pause on fracked gas exports. We've made executives in the highest levels of…
We offer additional benefits, including unlimited vacation time (with 20 days plus Christmas week encouraged), group health care, and a 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution.
We offer additional benefits, including unlimited vacation time (with 20 days plus Christmas week encouraged), group health care, and a 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution.
English fluency is required. Spanish speaking skills a plus.
English fluency is required. Spanish speaking skills a plus.
Please visit https://www.climatedefiance.org/jobs and click on the Distributed Organizing Director job to apply. Please choose “Apply To Position” to apply. (If you choose another apply button, your application will be incomplete.) Thank you!
Please visit https://www.climatedefiance.org/jobs and click on the Distributed Organizing Director job to apply. Please choose “Apply To Position” to apply. (If you choose another…