Climate and Clean Energy Program Manager

alaskacenter; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Alaska Center is seeking a Climate and Clean Energy Program Manager to oversee advocacy strategies on climate issues. The role involves community engagement and managing relationships with coalitions and volunteers.

Located in Anchorage, this is a full-time hybrid position offering a salary between $60,000-$65,000, plus an excellent benefits package. Candidates should have experience in grassroots organizing and knowledge of clean energy issues specific to Alaska.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience with grassroots organizing, civic engagement, or voter engagement programs.
• Commitment to understanding race, class, gender, and other equity issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee advocacy strategies and campaigns around climate and clean energy.
• Mobilize Alaskans to take action on climate issues.
• Build relationships with volunteers and community members.

Skills

Grassroots organizing

Knowledge of climate and clean energy issues

Leadership and initiative

Understanding of equity issues

Tools

Google Suite

Voter Action Network (VAN)

Job description

Job Title

Climate and Clean Energy Program Manager

Reports to

Advocacy Director

Status

Full-time, Exempt

Location

This is a hybrid position, some in-person work required. Anchorage, Eagle River, Matsu-valley.

Compensation

$60,000-$65,000

Organization Overview

The Alaska Center engages, empowers, and elects Alaskans to stand up for clean air and water, healthy communities, and a strong democracy. We are working to transition our state from an extractive economy to an equitable, just, and clean energy economy in which all Alaskans can thrive. We advocate for the protection of salmon habitat, clean energy solutions in the face of rapid climate change, and amplifying Alaskans’ voices in the public process. Our sister organization The Alaska Center Education Fund provides education and leadership development for children and youth, and promotes civic engagement.

Campaign Overview

The Alaska Center envisions a thriving, just, and sustainable Alaska for future generations. Our "Clean Energy for All Alaskans" initiative advances equitable climate policies, supports clean energy programs, defends against harmful legislation, and amplifies Alaskans’ voices in public processes around energy democracy, while centering those who are most impacted by climate change.

Position Overview

The CCE Program Manager oversees the design and implementation of advocacy strategies and campaigns around climate and clean energy for The Alaska Center and The Alaska Center Education Fund. They track and engage on issues in a variety of venues, including electric cooperative utilities, regulatory agencies, and the state legislature. They work collaboratively with the Advocacy Director to create campaign plans, manage and track campaign metrics, draft relevant grant proposals and reports, and hold leadership positions within coalitions. The CCE Program Manager is one of the leads on climate and clean energy issues facing Alaskans and works collaboratively with the Political Director around policy and legislative recommendations. The Program Manager ensures that campaigns and field plans engage community members who are closest to the issues and incorporate robust volunteer leadership development throughout the year.

Organizational Leadership

• Role model behavior and expectations to support cohesive, inclusive, impactful team culture.
• Help with annual and long-term priority and goal setting, and troubleshoot organizational issues that require a cross-departmental perspective as part of the Management Team.
• Provide input to develop and help track Advocacy budgets relating to climate and clean energy.
• Help draft grant proposals and reports related to climate and clean energy.

Campaign Management and Implementation

• Advise on what campaigns and issues AKC/EF should engage in and plan strategically for that engagement.
• Help develop and implement strategies to mobilize Alaskans to take action on climate and clean energy issues using a variety of tactics: community events, 1:1s, calls, letters, petition signature gathering, canvassing, phone banking, in-person meetings, celebrations, etc.
• Help draft and track quantitative goals for monthly events, weekly volunteer contact and recruitment, and provide regular updates on campaign progress to staff, funders, and other interested stakeholders.
• Work with the Political Director to elect Utility Board Directors who share our values, manage organizational relationships with those elected leaders, and engage with Utility Board operations year round.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with volunteers, AK Center Members, and the communities we serve, with a focus on communities most impacted by the issues we work on, including Alaska Native, people of color, youth, and low-income communities.
• Represent The Alaska Center at community events and in coalition spaces to raise visibility and support for campaigns.

Volunteer Engagement

• Develop and strengthen relationships with volunteers, AK Center Members, and the communities we serve, with a focus on communities most impacted by the issues we work on, including Alaska Native, people of color, youth, and low-income communities.
• Elevate volunteer leaders to help shape and inform campaign goals, tactics, and strategies and ensure that the interests and vision of community members help shape our climate, clean air and water work.
• Help gather and elevate impactful stories from volunteers, community members, and other stakeholders, and share these through the organizations’ social media, emails, and in our narratives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience with grassroots organizing, electoral campaigns, civic engagement, or integrated voter engagement programs. Experience working directly with volunteers is preferred.
• Possess knowledge about climate and clean energy issues in Alaska.
• Commitment to understanding race, class, gender, and other equity issues in organizing and politics. Experience and commitment to strengthening racial justice, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization, in campaigns, and with partners.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work well independently and on a team.
• Ability to inspire action in others, lead by example, and instill purpose into daily campaign operations of the organization.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and solution-based approach in high pressure or difficult situations.

Preferred Skills and Qualification

• Experience with Google-Suite platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, respond quickly to emerging opportunities, and be flexible to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Experience with Voter Action Network (VAN), EveryAction (EA) and affiliated databases.

Conditions

This is a full-time hybrid (some in-person work required) position that must be based in Anchorage, Eagle River or Matsu-Valley. Salary is dependent on experience, with a generous and competitive benefits package. This position may travel within Alaska as necessary to achieve organizational and individual work plan goals with minimal out-of-state travel for training and conferences. All The Alaska Center staff have access to professional development opportunities, including training and support. The Alaska Center provides a supportive work environment with excellent benefits and incentives. The Alaska Center is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law. We are committed to supporting, centering, and working with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, Working-Class and Low-Income people, Women, LGBTQIA2+ people, and Disabled people in addressing the many crises that impact us. We strongly encourage people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities to apply.