Regional Campaign Manager, Northern California

Greenlight Action; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premiums covered

Unlimited PTO

Tech stipend

Retirement plans

Job summary

Greenlight America is seeking a Regional Campaign Manager to lead clean energy campaigns across a designated region. You will develop strategic plans, support partner organizations, and cultivate volunteer leadership to mobilize grassroots support for local siting approvals.

This role emphasizes strategic planning, organizing, communications, lobbying, and coalition management with a flexible, learning mindset. Remote work within the region and occasional travel are expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in campaigns, advocacy, or political work.
• Successful track record of achieving campaign outcomes, local-level preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communications; ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead campaigns for clean energy projects and ordinances in the assigned region.
• Develop campaign plans with goals, strategies, and timelines with partners.
• Support partner organizations and volunteers with regular check-ins, trainings, and advocacy materials.
• Build relationships with environmental, labor, faith, and business groups in the region.
• Oversee grant agreements with partners and report campaign data regularly.
• Manage campaign budgets with consultants and staff; adapt as needed.
• Occasionally take on campaigns outside the assigned region.

Skills

Grassroots organizing

Coalition management

Communications

Digital campaigning

Campaign planning

Partner relations

Public speaking

Project management

Job description

Campaigns Department

• Full Time
• Remote in Northern California with occasional travel
• Salary $75,000 to $100,000

Organization Overview

Greenlight America is the leading grassroots campaign force powering the nation’s clean energy transition at the local level. Our team supports local residents and organizations working to get clean energy built in their communities. Since our founding in 2023, we have enabled volunteers to advance thousands of megawatts’ worth of utility-scale projects across the country, helping hundreds of communities to say yes to the benefits of a clean energy future.

Position Overview

The Regional Campaign Manager leads Greenlight America’s campaigns for clean energy projects across their assigned region. They develop campaign strategies, support partner organizations, cultivate the leadership of volunteers, and track deliverables to ensure that Greenlight America effectively mobilizes grassroots support for clean energy projects. A successful candidate for the position will be a multi-disciplinary campaigner with a blend of skill sets in strategic planning, organizing, communications, lobbying, and coalition management. They will also have a willingness to continually learn new things and approach challenges with a flexible and creative mindset. The position is remote in the assigned region and reports to the Senior Manager, Campaigns.

Primary Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead campaigns for clean energy projects and ordinances in the assigned region. Work with partner organizations and local leaders to mobilize volunteers and win siting approvals for clean energy, primarily at the local level.
• Develop campaign plans, including goals, strategies, and tactical timelines, in collaboration with partners. Track campaign milestones and seize opportunities.
• Provide support to partner organizations and volunteer leaders. Conduct regular check-in calls, host training sessions, and create advocacy materials. Work with other campaign staff on shared resources for Greenlight America’s campaign hub model.
• Build relationships with organizations in the assigned region, including but not limited to environmental, labor, faith, farming, social justice, and business groups, in collaboration with Greenlight America’s partnerships team.
• Oversee grant agreements with partner organizations and ensure deliverables are met. Engage in regular reporting of campaign data.
• Work with consultants and manage campaign budgets.
• May occasionally take on campaigns outside of the assigned region.

Experience And Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience. Strong candidates for this position may have a background in grassroots organizing, issue advocacy, community engagement, political campaigns, coalition management, or similar.
• Successful track record of achieving ambitious campaign outcomes. Experience at the local level is a strong plus.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with partner organizations and volunteers. Willingness to meet people where they are and build alliances across the political spectrum.
• Prior organizing experience and partner relationships in the Bay Area is a strong plus.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, and comfort talking to people at all levels of expertise and seniority.
• Experience with digital campaigning tools and tactics.
• Willingness to think creatively, take risks, objectively evaluate results, and iterate in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for accelerating the clean energy transition.

Compensation And Benefits

The base annual salary range for this position is $75,000-$100,000. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited paid time off, monthly technology stipend, and retirement contributions through 401k and Roth plans. Placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s years of relevant professional experience.