Campaign Manager, Solano County

Greenbelt Alliance; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Greenbelt Alliance in Oakland, CA seeks a Climate Resilience Campaign Manager to lead the Solano Together coalition and drive local climate resilience initiatives in Solano County.

You will coordinate campaigns, manage operations, and engage with elected officials, agency staff, and community stakeholders, while representing the organization at events. Evening/weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in community organizing, coalition building, campaign management, or government/legislative affairs.
• Proven ability building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, agency staff, and community stakeholders.
• Experience managing multi-partner projects with deadlines, including budget oversight.
• Strong public speaking and writing skills, with comfort serving as a spokesperson to press and public audiences.
• Ability to regularly and reliably attend in-person meetings across Solano county, including evenings and weekends.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Solano Together Coalition, including workplan implementation, budget oversight, and planning and facilitating regular Coalition meetings.
• Partner with marketing and communications to produce social media, web, email, and print content for Coalition audiences.
• Build and sustain relationships with local elected officials, agency staff, and community stakeholders.
• Serve as a public-facing spokesperson, engaging press and community groups on the Coalition's positions.
• Support volunteer trainings, canvassing, tabling, and outreach events.
• Advance the Solano Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Project through public engagement and event support.
• Cultivate new and existing partnerships to expand climate resilience work across the county.
• Supervise and mentor at least one part-time Resilience Fellow.

Skills

Public speaking

Writing

Community organizing

Coalition building

Campaign management

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Greenbelt Alliance is looking for a Climate Resilience Campaign Manager who will be the primary field representative for our Solano County work - supporting local efforts to shape a future for the county that includes vibrant, affordable cities, a thriving agricultural community and protected ecosystems. This role includes managing the Solano Together coalition (solanotogether.org), identifying and supporting new and ongoing Solano projects focused on climate resilience and adaptation, and fostering partnerships across the county. This is a special opportunity to be at the helm of a high-profile campaign and coalition that has continued to grow, evolve, and is eager to engage in shaping their community's future. It is a great fit for someone energized by connecting and coalition building and passionate about political advocacy and community organizing; who enjoys springing to action when needed. This role requires frequent interfacing with the press and public officials and periodic attendance at evening and weekend in-person meetings or events. Greenbelt Alliance's offices are in Oakland, CA. Greenbelt Alliance has a hybrid work schedule which is based on location of primary work responsibilities.

What You Will Do

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Solano Together Coalition, including workplan implementation, budget oversight, and planning and facilitating regular Coalition meetings, driving strategic action and follow-through
• Partner with the Greenbelt Alliance marketing and communications team to produce compelling social media, web, email, and print content for Coalition audiences
• Build and sustain relationships with local elected officials, agency staff, and community stakeholders
• Serve as a public-facing spokesperson, engaging press and community groups on the Coalition's positions and priorities as well as representing the organization and the Solano Together Coalition at public meetings and other events
• Support volunteer trainings, canvassing, tabling, and outreach events
• Advance the Solano Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Project through public engagement and event support
• Cultivate new and existing partnerships to expand climate resilience work across the county
• Supervise and mentor at least one part-time Resilience Fellow

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in community organizing, coalition building, campaign management, or government/legislative affairs
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, agency staff, and community stakeholders
• Experience managing multi-partner projects with competing deadlines, including budget oversight
• Strong public speaking and writing skills, with comfort serving as a spokesperson to press and public audiences
• Ability to regularly and reliably attend in-person meetings and events across Solano county
• Availability for evening and weekend meetings and events, as needed
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Preferred

• Experience with land use, housing, or environmental policy advocacy
• Familiarity with Solano County's political landscape, local government structures, and/or the California Forever development
• Experience supervising staff, fellows, or volunteers
• Spanish or other bilingual skills
• Background in sea level rise, climate adaptation, or resilience planning

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance policies. Life insurance policy also provided
• 50% Employer-Paid Insurance policies for dependents
• Generous Paid Time-Off package, including Vacation Days, Sick Days, and Floating Holidays. As many as 14 paid holidays off, including Winter Break
• Professional development and training opportunities

WORK AUTHORIZATION

At this time, Greenbelt Alliance is unable to offer assistance to noncitizens or nonresidents in obtaining employer-sponsored work visas. All employees must have existing authorization from the federal government to work lawfully in the United States of America. Authorization would include US citizenship, US permanent residency ("green card"), or any other type of unexpired work authorization visa issued by the federal government.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

Greenbelt Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, sex, gender expression, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other category. We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ persons, people of different levels of physical ability, people with diverse national and class origins, and all qualified persons to apply for this position. Learn more about our nondiscrimination policy here.

Greenbelt Alliance encourages candidates of all abilities to apply to this position! In the case you may require any kind of special accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].

About Greenbelt Alliance

Greenbelt Alliance's mission is to educate, advocate, and collaborate to ensure the Bay Area's lands and communities are resilient to a changing climate. Greenbelt Alliance has stewarded the region's beautiful natural landscapes while promoting the growth needed for thriving communities for over 65 years. We focus on innovative policy solutions and accelerating local and regional collaboration to plan and invest in resilient communities. Learn more at greenbelt.org.