Organizing Director - Virtual / Remote

Our energy system is on the brink of a major transformation, and we’re looking for someone to help us ensure this new system puts rooftop solar energy at the cornerstone!

About the Position

The Organizing Director will be responsible for scaling SUN’s grassroots organizing work in high priority states and federal campaigns. Working closely with SUN’s Policy, Digital Communications, and Community Impact (volunteer engagement) teams, the Director will develop programs and platforms to engage our 1 million person mailing list and direct the implementation of campaigns that build and transform the power of solar supporters across the country. This position reports to the VP of Community Impact with close collaboration with the VP of Policy and Advocacy.

How to apply : If you think this job might be for you, please apply on our Careers.Place job board!  Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Benefits

Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401K with company match, Flexible work schedule, Paid holidays, Paid sick leave, Paid time off, Phone / Internet Stipend

Culture

Solar United Neighbors (SUN) is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit that started more than 15 years ago with a simple question. "Mom, can we go solar?" Since then, we've helped tens of thousands of people benefit from solar energy. We are dedicated to creating a clean, equitable, resilient energy system that benefits everyone — by helping people go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights.

SUN welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and experience to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ , people with disabilities, veterans, and those with a non-traditional education. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every preferred qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include :

• Helping to create SUN’s vision of grassroots online and offline organizing.
• Building and scaling the mobilization of solar owners and supporters in advocacy work at the state and federal levels.
• Engaging with a diverse range of solar supporters in urban, suburban, and rural communities of all political affiliations.
• Developing best practices for SUN’s grassroots digital and on-the-ground organizing.
• Helping to create activist training materials for advocacy events, constituent meetings, public hearings, town halls, etc.
• Recruiting and training lead volunteers by running virtual phone banks, leading mass volunteer trainings, individually training volunteer leaders, and managing peer-to-peer texting campaigns.
• Supporting state community impact and advocacy teams on policy priorities.
• Collaborating with community, advocacy, and solar industry partners.
• Representing SUN in coalitions and at in-person and digital events.
• Working with counterparts in Community Impact and other departments at SUN to create a volunteer recruitment email calendar.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits, Perks and Support

Perks

We provide full-time staff with a competitive total compensation package, including :

We anticipate accepting applications until end of March, with the first review of candidates in the middle of March. However, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible, as we may begin interviews on a rolling basis.

Requirements

5 years of experience organizing and training large numbers of volunteers on advocacy, labor, or political campaigns

2 years of people management experience

Commitment to building power through grassroots organizing models

Experience with digital organizing and supporting activists from online to meaningful offline action

Ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and strategically in a remote work environment

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Knowledge in : Computer skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  SUN is   committed   to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Solar United Neighbors welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and experience to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ , people with disabilities, and those with a non-traditional education.

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