Job Title: Chapter Outings Program Manager
Department: Florida Chapter
Location: Remote, within Florida
Reports to: Chapter Director
Context:At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees.
Scope:The Chapter Outings Program Manager is responsible for the planning and management of the chapter outings program as well as coordination and integration with local group outings. Functions include defining overall trip mix, managing Chapter Outings daily operations, managing program finances, achieving budgeted income and expense goals, coordinating with the Development Director to identify fundraising opportunities, implementing strategies for leader recruitment, training, compliance, stewardship, managing program quality, integrating conservation themes on trips, and coordinating all interactions with leaders and public land agencies. Develops and manages the outdoor activity training program in close coordination with local groups. Defines training objectives and oversees development of curriculum and materials, delivery of training, and adheres to local and Sierra Club National training requirements.
The Chapter Outings Program Manager works extensively with local group outing leaders and group executive committees. Works extensively with volunteer trip leaders and committee/subcommittee members. Develops and maintains outside contacts with public land agencies and a variety of outside vendors and service providers including travel insurance companies, food suppliers, travel agencies, concessionaires, and outing suppliers. The Chapter Outings Program Manager will seek to conduct the program in a way that recruits new members, identifies potential leaders, and works with organizing and program staff to integrate new leaders into Sierra Club Florida campaigns.
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Job Activities include but are not limited to:- Program Planning and Development. Identifies the mix of trips that best meet organizational financial, program, recruitment, and equity objectives by working with volunteer subcommittees and group leaders. Manages trip promotion and budget development. Reviews trip itineraries for potential problems or conflicts with existing policy.
- Leader Recruitment, Stewardship, & Training. Implements new leader recruitment activities. Defines leader training requirements and implements stewardship activities designed to retain qualified leaders. Works with organizing and program staff to identify volunteers who can become leaders for Sierra Club Florida campaigns. Develops a plan to diversify the volunteer base through non-traditional, culture-based trips in coordination with the Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (EIJ) Committee. Plans and develops leader training programs to ensure quality and risk management standards for all trips in an integrated manner with local groups.
- Publicity and Marketing. Coordinates the development of publicity materials, including appearances in the state newsletter, The Pelican,with the Chapter Communications Director. Coordinates with the Communications Director on contact with the media, and the maintenance of ready-to-use, in-depth media packages. Develops and implements marketing strategies to increase trip participation for both traditional SCFL membership and non-traditional constituencies. Evaluates the effectiveness of marketing activities.
- Operations & Financial Management. Manages all aspects of the Florida Chapter Outings program. Manages participant and leader complaints to maintain trip quality and reduce legal risk. Coordinates flow of information and materials to volunteer leaders and is responsible for ensuring that budgeted income is achieved and expenses are controlled. Establishes policies and procedures for the safe operation of trips, in compliance with industry standards and insurance carrier requirements. Responds appropriately to trip incidents.
- Advance Sierra Club Florida’s Cultural Transformation Goals. Supports implementation of the Chapter's efforts to cultivate an environment that benefits from a broad coalition of identities reflecting the richness of cultures across Florida. Seeks and creates opportunities to affirm the belonging of partners and members through political and policy work.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies:- Strong outdoors competencies including but not limited to hiking, canoeing, kayaking, trail and GPS navigation, experience with camping set up and break down, as well as a strong commitment to sustainability during outdoor activities (ie. zero waste, recycling).
- Community organizing experience: Successful candidates will show a strong desire to engage in collaboration, conduct outreach, and build networks throughout the organization and the state with a particular focus on engaging local groups and new, diverse constituencies in Sierra Club Florida’s outings program.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Committed to evolution: You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.
- Uplifting and additive: You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. You carry a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go.
The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies:- Knowledge of Florida’s natural landscape. The strongest candidates will have a deep knowledge and understanding of Florida’s unique natural landscape and the geographical presence of our volunteer base.
- Experience in community organizing and engagement with a deep understanding of how organizing through outings can build power - experience with frontline and minority communities is a plus.
- First aid training such as CPR or lifeguard certification.
- Spanish as a first or second language.
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$75,000 - $80,000 a year
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $75,000 - 80,000 annually.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit and is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract between Sierra Club and Progressive Workers Union or Sierra Employee Alliance, depending on location.
The Sierra Club offers a competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.
This is a category 4, exempt, represented position.
Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Sierra Club employees are not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Sierra Club values the expertise and talents of foreign nationals. Sierra Club sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met, based on immigration laws and organizational needs. Such sponsorship is at the discretion of the Department Head and Sierra Club Human Resources in consultation with the employee’s manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
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To Apply
The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, prior conviction, arrest history, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized groups; women; queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people.
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