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POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Democracy Campaigner is a critical part of Greenpeace USA’s campaign strategy focused on the lawsuit filed against Greenpeace offices for our solidarity work around the protests at Standing Rock. This trial is key, not only to protecting Greenpeace, but also to protecting the right to protest overall. The Senior Democracy Campaigner will work with Greenpeace volunteers and supporters, coalition partners and movement allies to plan joint strategies to protect the right to protest and push back against the introduction and passage of state-level anti-protest bills. The campaigner will train and build capacity of volunteers and state-based allies, develop campaign materials, issue updates, action alerts and media materials. The Senior Democracy Campaigner is responsible for expanding relationships on the ground with BIPOC communities and will serve as the vital link connecting Greenpeace’s national democracy campaign and movement allies at local and state levels.

The Senior Democracy Campaigner is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt, hybrid role, based in any of our Greenpeace-approved locations: (CA, NY Metro area and DC Metro area). This position is represented by the Progressive Workers Union and will report to the Democracy Campaigns Director. Please note this role may require limited travel and in-person activities and occasional work outside of normal business hours.

Strategy:

Implementing fast-paced advocacy, grassroots, digital and communication strategies for voting rights and protest rights.
Working with Greenpeace US Distributed Organization Team, Digital Engagement staff, to identify and act on state-level strategic opportunities to mobilize Greenpeace’s network of supporters and activists.
Organizing efforts to counter state-level attacks on democracy and the right to protest, such as legislative attempts to criminalize protest or stifle speech through SLAPP lawsuits.
Actively contributing to the democracy campaign goals and drive campaign objectives. Identify and guide strategic research and power analysis that makes a strong case for the right campaign targets that Greenpeace can move.
Support and coordinate teams, as needed.

Outreach and Engagement:

Working with coalition partners to develop, maintain and share campaign strategies and resources.
Helping coordinate large and diverse coalitions. Act as a thought partner with state coalition partners, movement allies in pushing our campaign objectives.
Maintaining and building relationships with state and local partners in grassroots and grassroots outreach, mobilization and advocacy strategies.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as organizational or team priorities arise and/or shift.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and Experience:

BA/BS Degree preferred or equivalent educational experience
Minimum of 7 years experience in developing and delivering campaigns
Experience working in coalitions, including cross-cultural, cross-movement sector coalitions.
Experience leading people-powered or public engagement campaigns preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

Organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and navigate complex policies and relationships; experience with running fast paced, creative, engaging activist projects and campaigns project administration.
Proven understanding of and ability with social media practices, principles and implementation.
Clear understanding of the relationship between digital engagement and campaigning and advocacy and basic implementation skills, including experience with Project Management Tools such as Asana and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools such as EveryAction, ActionKit, or a similar membership platform (Or if this experience is not deep, eagerness to build these skills).
Strong presentation skills, written and oral; comfort speaking to the public, Greenpeace supporters, allies and the media.
Commitment to nonviolence as a means of effecting change. Proven track record of reaching and inspiring people online to take action both online and offline.
Experience in all phases of developing and running a project, from conception to completion.
General knowledge of traditional democracy-related topics, including campaign finance, voting rights, indigenous sovereignty and/or environmental justice desired but not essential if eager to dive in and learn.
A deep belief in the benefit of a participatory, fair and thriving democracy to make the world a better place - and a driving passion to help build that kind of democracy in the U.S.

If you are passionate about helping activists succeed in our fight against climate change and are passionate about cultivating a just and equitable work culture, please submit an application on our careers page. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the candidate who best meets the qualifications.

Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact: usa-resumes@greenpeace.org.

COMPENSATION

Greenpeace offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage with low contributions from staff. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 401K matching and time-off for vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave. After five years, staff are eligible for a paid sabbatical. To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture. For more information, check out our benefits plan.

This role is graded at a 3 and a salary within the range of $78,668-$85,146 is anticipated to be provided to the successful candidate having met the minimum requirements for the position consistent with reflecting our commitment to maintaining competitive and fair compensation practices.

Only applicants eligible to work and live in the United States without any legal restrictions need apply for this opportunity.

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