Campaign Manager

About Spring Street Climate Fund 

Addressing climate change is a central challenge of our time; the actions we take now will help determine the safety and prosperity of billions of people living today and set a framework for generations to come. 

As New Yorkers, we are uniquely positioned to have an outsized impact on climate outcomes around the globe. New York is the world’s 11th largest economy; what we do in New York builds markets, reshapes industries and incentivizes billions of dollars of investment. As a prominent, large state, New York’s actions set a precedent that can scale to other states and around the world.

Spring Street Climate Fund identifies opportunities to win climate policy in New York that can make a difference globally, and works with grassroots organizations throughout the state to turn ambitious ideas into public policy reality. We act as a force multiplier in the climate movement, helping supercharge the grassroots organizing that can turn New York into a powerful driver of progress.

The Campaign Manager Role

Spring Street Climate Fund is growing! We are delighted to be hiring to add capacity to our campaigns team.

The new Campaign Manager will take a leadership role in the organization, working closely with staff and allies to win compelling, focused and strategic policy campaigns for climate progress. This person should be oriented toward winning clear policy outcomes and be excited to spend time and energy working with grassroots activists and advocacy partners to develop and execute successful strategies and creative tactics. 

We seek a Campaign Manager who has experience in all aspects of winning grassroots issue campaigns, including community organizing, coalition work, legislative engagement, and developing and executing press-savvy campaign tactics. This person should be ready to help win policy victories that will make a difference in people’s lives - in New York and worldwide.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Organize powerful constituencies 
  • Organize people directly affected by today’s status quo into a powerful, cohesive group organized around winning concrete change that will improve people’s lives
  • Engage directly with community members and coalition partners to win support for a policy agenda, and to win accountability from our elected leaders
• Run strong campaigns
  • Help to identify and select priority campaigns that meet our criteria: winnable, meaningful opportunities where winning change in New York can make a difference on a global scale. 
  • Develop and execute on campaign plans, set strategy, and win outcomes
  • Work with press consultants to create strategic coverage of our priority campaigns.
• Partner with movement allies
  • Find opportunities to move coalition efforts forward and provide meaningful support to grassroots partners. 
  • Build collaborative relationships with allies in the climate and environmental justice movements in New York.
  • Represent Spring Street in coalitions, bringing Spring Street’s resources to support the efforts of priority campaigns.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 5-10 years of relevant professional experience, with a preference for individuals who have held issue campaign leadership roles.
• A demonstrated understanding of what will move elected officials and decision makers to support campaign goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships with allies, activists, and partner organizations.
• Experience organizing in communities with racial, ethnic, and class diversity, and a commitment to supporting leaders of color. 
• Fun thinking creatively and strategically about compelling campaign tactics.
• Experience working on small, dynamic teams.
• Experience managing multiple tasks with an eye for detail and organization.

Job features:

• Salary $100,000
• Full-time position. The position will require some evening and weekend engagements.
• This position is based in New York City and is expected to work from our New York City office at least 3 days per week.
• Full benefits: excellent health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off.

How to apply:

• Send resume and cover letter with [Your Name – Campaign Manager] in the subject line to jobs@springstreetclimate.org.
• Applications are considered on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged.
• Spring Street Climate Fund is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.