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The League of Conservation Voters, Inc. (“LCV”), a non-profit organization, believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.

For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.

LCV is hiring a Pennsylvania Field Director to lead its Pennsylvania field activities, overseeing the engagement of LCV members as volunteers and activists in issue and electoral advocacy, and grassroots lobbying activities. The Pennsylvania Field Director will serve as the Campaigns department’s lead field staffer in Pennsylvania and will be responsible for coordinating activities and logistics of the program. The Pennsylvania Field Director will work closely with Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania (CVPA), the state affiliate, and the in‑state leadership team to build relationships with environmental groups and community leaders to advocate for climate action.

This position is classified as “Regular Hybrid Work”, which means the position is assigned to an LCV office where they spend one to four days per week and work the rest of the week remotely. This position is required to work in‑person in the Philadelphia Climate Action office four days per week.

This job operates both in a professional office environment and in outdoor and indoor public spaces, and the person will be exposed to outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, and high/low temperatures. This position is occasionally sedentary; however, attending meetings and canvassing out in the communities is also frequently required. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move about to accomplish tasks and move between sites. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with community members and must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to work hours exceeding stated office hours, as needed, including weekends.

Additionally, this job operates at offsite locations and requires reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance for the location of this position, which will be verified during the hiring process.

Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Work with the Campaigns department and Conservation Voters of PA staff to develop field plans that engage community members and advocate for just and equitable federal environmental policy priorities, and oversee management of a field vendor firm in executing programs.
• Collaborate with the Campaigns department to develop and implement organizer and volunteer trainings, with a focus on further developing volunteer leadership skills of young people and communities of color to become environmental advocates.
• Ensure that all volunteer outreach and engagement is meticulously tracked in VAN and maintain in‑state reporting to measure goal progress and organizing successes through written reports.
• Help develop and test organizing strategies and tools, with focus on increasing engagement, particularly with communities of color and with youth.
• Work with organizers to develop trainings and events to engage and educate community members and volunteers on policy priorities that intersect or are centered in environmental and racial justice.
• Train organizers and volunteers in effective storytelling and engagement tactics to highlight the personal and public impacts of environmental policies.
• Develop relationships and create equitable partnerships with environmental, social justice and other progressive leaders, working together to advocate for policies that will advance racial and environmental justice for Pennsylvania.
• Travel up to 20% of the time for in‑person work, including meeting with organizers, providing in‑person trainings, participating in other in‑person program‑related activities, as well as staff retreats, meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Work Experience: Required – Minimum of 4 years or 3+ cycles experience in community, issue, labor, or political organizing; 1 cycle or 2 years of experience managing and training teams representing a rich mix of talent, experience, backgrounds, and perspectives. Experience tracking data in VAN or VoteBuilder. Demonstrated experience implementing digital organizing tools, including peer‑to‑peer texting. Preferred – Experience working on an issue campaign, especially environmental. Experience with youth organizing. Experience effectively managing teams in multiple geographies.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and partner organizations. Ability to multitask without sacrificing quality of work. Ability to foster a collaborative team and results oriented work environment. Exceptional leadership, project management and coaching skills including supporting remote staff. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills. Fluency in VAN and Microsoft Office Suite required; other tools, including Hustle or Relay and social media, a plus.
• Racial Justice and Equity Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.

LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short‑and long‑term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.

Salary: USD$90,236 – $110,236 / year

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “PA Field Director” in the subject line by January 30, 2025. No phone calls please.

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including completing the application, interviewing, or pre‑employment testing, please contact hr@lcv.org