Senior Advisor, Black Engagement
Washington, DC
Programs /
Full Time, Temporary /
Remote
Type of Position: Full-time, exempt, temporary
Team: Programs
Reports To: Deputy Executive Director, En Accion
Salary Range: $163,558 - $194,800, based upon experience
Tier: Managing Director
Tier Description: Sets organizational priorities & strategic vision; Manage multiple staff, contractors; Manage cross-team strategies; Lead a larger team; Set priorities for each team based on organization priorities; Requires significant specialized experience in management, team leadership and in individual issue areas. Manages key partnerships and relationships. Senior Management
About Climate Power
Climate Power is an independent strategic communications and paid media operation focused on building the political will and public support for bold climate action. Founded by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, League of Conservation Voters, and Sierra Club, Climate Power integrates hard-hitting research, polling, state and national earned media, digital and paid media to influence the national conversation, embolden leaders to take immediate, bold climate action, and expose climate deniers and their oil and gas lobby allies.
About This Role
This is a temporary position to support Climate Power’s work through the election cycle. It is expected that this role will end November 30, 2024.
Climate Power has an immediate opening for a Senior Advisor who will work across the organization and with key allies to lead a data-driven campaign informed by audience and message research to build a durable Black Engagement program that reaches and educates voters about climate and clean energy progress, mobilizes them in support of climate champions in the 2024 election, and sets the foundation for a long-term strategy and commitment to Black voter engagement at Climate Power.
This role will report to the Deputy Executive Director, En Accion & Special Projects, and work closely with our Black Engagement and Community Building (internal) working groups. Additionally, this Senior Advisor will be responsible for building and managing a team of staff and consultants to execute this work.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work with senior leadership, staff, and consultants to build and execute a comprehensive strategy to engage and mobilize the Black community in support of climate action and the clean energy economy.
- Identify and establish partnerships with key community organizations, influencers, and leaders to expand the campaign's reach and impact.
- Advise on culturally sensitive and inclusive campaign practices, ensuring that the campaign's activities are respectful and responsive to the needs of the Black community.
- Monitor and assess the impact of the campaign's efforts on Black voter turnout and support and recommend necessary adjustments to optimize effectiveness.
- Work with other members of the senior leadership team to oversee a cross-departmental approach to mitigate the impact of climate and clean energy disinformation on Black voters.
- Work with other Climate Power teams to plan and execute additional tactics for voter outreach, including influencer marketing, events, and earned media.
- Work closely with consultants, the Director of Insights, and other members of the senior leadership team to develop and manage testing and research agenda and measure the success of voter outreach programs.
- Working with the Communications and Political teams, seek opportunities to facilitate further investment in climate and clean energy messaging as a tool for engaging and mobilizing voters, including by sharing Climate Power’s insights, strategy, and resources with key allies.
- Represent Climate Power in external meetings, public events, and donor communications.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as need and capacity dictate.
Essential Qualifications
- 10 ten years of political experience, including electoral or issue advocacy experience; leading work with partners and allied organizations and coalitions across the progressive community; experience working with climate and environmental groups preferred.
- 5 years of people and/or project management experience; expertise in leading departments and diverse teams and managing complex projects.
- Paid media experience.
- Experience engaging and mobilizing Black voters.
- Must be a strategic thinker and partner with the Senior Leadership Team and able to communicate and action organizational goals, strategies, and tactics.
- Ability to adapt plans seamlessly – and rally others to adapt – in response to changing priorities and circumstances.
- Collaborative leader; excellent judgment in navigating complex issues, building consensus, and making and articulating strategic decisions.
If you do not meet all of the requirements and believe you are a good fit, we encourage you to apply but be sure to uplift all experience that aligns with both our essential and desired qualifications.
$163,558 - $194,800 a year
Climate Power offers a competitive compensation package including an experienced-based salary (please ensure that all relevant experience is included on your resume) and comprehensive benefits, including the following:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance -- 100% paid for employee 50% for their dependents
- Unlimited Paid Time off, including every other Friday and extended summer, fall, and winter breaks
401(k) with 5% match
- Education Assistance, including student loan repayment program
- Sabbatical LeaveEmployee Assistance Program
- Monthly Tech Allowance
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Work From Home Stipend, for home office furniture
- Employee Wellness & Treat Yourself Funds
Location & Hours of Operations
Climate Power is a remote-first organization based in Washington, DC. This position can be located anywhere in the United States, but must be able to work Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm EST, plus weekends and evenings as the work dictates.
Our Hiring Timeline and Process
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will continue to interview until the position is filled (posting will remain up until the position is filled).
An ideal start date would be April 30, 2024. This is a temporary position and is expected to run through November 30, 2024.
Our interview process generally involves 3 rounds of interviews, ranging in length from 30-60 minutes. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meets or Zoom. Successful candidates who move forward in the hiring process will be invited to complete a skills assessment activity (for which they will receive compensation) and undergo a vetting process, including reference and background checks to ensure cultural and political alignment.
Climate Power is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, or sexual orientation.
Additionally, Climate Power is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Climate Power will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview and hiring process.
If reasonable accommodation is needed in the interview process, please accessibility@climatepower.us. Requests for updates in the hiring/interview process or other solicitations, should not be sent to this email.
