Environmental Advocate for the Sierra Club

Threshold Giving; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time options

Training & development

Benefits after 90 days

Year-round work

Job summary

Threshold Giving, in partnership with the Sierra Club, seeks an Environmental Advocate in Denver, CO. You will engage the public, answer questions, and inspire support for campaigns that protect land, air, water, and climate.

This full-time role requires strong communication, a passion for environmental protection, and comfort working outdoors. Weekend availability for part-time options is required; comprehensive training and ongoing development are provided.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for environmental protection and positive change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working outdoors and interacting with the public daily.
• Reliable and self-motivated; fundraising experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to complete two weeks of full-time training; weekend availability for part-time schedules.

Responsibilities

• Engage the public with passion and professionalism while representing Threshold Giving and the Sierra Club.
• Share impactful stories and campaigns to recruit new monthly supporters.
• Meet goals while maintaining accurate records and a positive presence.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Outdoor work

Reliability

Job description

Threshold Giving is proud to partner with the Sierra Club, the largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the country. For more than 130 years, Sierra Club has worked to promote clean energy, safeguard community health, protect wildlife, and preserve wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action.

As an Environmental Advocate, you’ll be the trusted voice in your community - engaging the public, answering questions, and inspiring support for the fights that protect land, air, water, and climate.

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay ($20-$25/hour depending on market) + uncapped bonus opportunities
• Full-time positions available. Part-time is available only if you can complete the first two weeks of training full-time, then work a part-time schedule that includes Saturdays and Sundays
• Comprehensive training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Supportive team environment with benefits (including counseling, legal/financial services, and insurance after 90 days in qualifying roles)
• Year-round work - not seasonal - making a real difference every day

Key Responsibilities

• Engage the public with passion and professionalism while representing Threshold Giving and the Sierra Club
• Share impactful stories and campaigns to recruit new monthly supporters
• Meet goals while maintaining accurate records and a positive presence

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for environmental protection and creating positive change
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working outdoors and interacting with the public daily
• Reliable and self-motivated; prior sales/fundraising experience is a plus but not required
• Ability to complete two weeks of full-time training; weekend availability required for part-time schedules

Locations

Opportunities in Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; Tampa / St. Petersburg, FL; and other markets.

Threshold Giving is a proud equal-opportunity employer welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. Wear the the Sierra Club brand with pride and become part of a movement that’s making tangible, bold progress.

Threshold Giving - Where Passion Meets Purpose.