US Branch Senior Manager

The Climate Reality Project is a nonprofit organization founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Our mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society.

At The Climate Reality Project, we come to work every day to help solve the climate crisis. We do it by working from the ground up, empowering people and communities worldwide to fight for their future and together drive a just transition to clean energy.

We are committed to building a more just and equitable world, one where all voices are heard and respected regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or physical ability. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other historically marginalized communities. We encourage applicants to read our diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice statement on our website.

Position Summary

The US Field Senior Manager will lead our US branch, the largest of Climate Reality’s 11 international branches, with 100 chapters and more than 35,000 volunteers. They will work closely with the Global Field Director, in consultation with the Campaigns and Field SVP, to build the strategic direction and drive operational success of The Climate Reality Project’s work in the US. The Senior Manager leads and mentors a team of regional organizers to support our volunteer-led chapters of Climate Reality Leaders through organizing, branch programs, and partnerships. The Senior Manager serves as a thought partner and collaborates across teams to implement US programs and activities that support Climate Reality’s 2030 goals and global campaigns (Reducing Emissions, Financing a Just Transition, and Promoting International Cooperation).

The Senior Manager will provide support for US-based Climate Reality Leadership Corps Trainings and develop and implement a post-training engagement strategy. They will manage the implementation of online webinars for Climate Reality Leaders that are hosted by headquarters.

Reporting to the Global Field Director, the Senior Manager currently supervises 3 to 4 regional organizers.

This is a full time, exempt, benefits-eligible, hybrid position. The Climate Reality Project offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with staff working from our office in downtown Washington, DC at least two days per week to enable and encourage collaboration within and among teams. The salary range for the role is $94,566 – $96,458 USD.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervisory

• Create an environment where supervisees feel comfortable sharing ideas and suggestions
• Assign work that is both manageable and appropriate to supervisees' level of experience, clearly conveying objectives, deadlines, and expectations
• Provide guidance and support when needed
• Support supervisees’ professional development by providing opportunities to put skills into practice and connecting supervisees to other advocates, experts, mentors, and resources
• Educate staff on and, as necessary, enforce organization policies and processes

General

• Foster growth and capacity building in US chapters, identify new state and local engagement opportunities for chapters and leaders, write plans and proposals, as well as manage US branch budget
• Convene and collaborate across the organization to formulate and implement branch strategy, and serve as thought partner to translate global/national campaigns into local US chapter context
• Collaborate closely with Diversity and Justice as well as Climate and Environmental Justice teams to weave a climate justice framework throughout our programming
• Coordinate with Director and other team leads to implement plans, oversee the collection of metrics, as well as support reporting and analysis of data related to the Climate Reality Leadership Corps programs to ensure measurable impact toward climate solutions in the US
• Design, implement, and manage chapter engagement and curriculum, such as monthly webinar series, action toolkits, and post training engagement activities
• Plan and implement action components of Climate Reality Leadership Corps US trainings, including identifying engagement opportunities and partners, outreach, creating action materials, facilitating sessions, and managing follow-up
• Represent the organization in national coalition spaces, including on national leadership calls, ensuring the organization’s campaign priorities are in line with our key partners and the larger environmental movement
• Support the growth of US chapters by creating meaningful processes that promote their sustainability, including managing chapter fundraising processes, distribution, and reimbursements
• Identify and support the creation and implementation of new programmatic elements and organizing structures for US Climate Reality Leaders outside of the chapters program
• Support and foster close collaboration among US and international regional organizers to encourage sharing of best practices, lessons learned, uniform support levels, and create collaborative programming between international branches
• Provide direct support to the regional organizers for US chapters in greatest need of assistance, and serve as a backup to regional organizers on all other US chapter engagement
• Support program management and organizational administrative work for the US Field, and ensure adherence to organization processes and policies
• Support and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our operations and enrichment of our culture, for example by serving on ad hoc or ongoing work groups, assisting with the onboarding and training of colleagues, and participating in efforts to assess, refine, and strengthen our culture and practices
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Detailed knowledge of a broad range of engagement strategies and tactics
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Great attention to detail
• A self-starter who is able to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience and awareness of cultural diversity, ability to work effectively with a diverse group of organizations and volunteers in the US and internationally
• Proficiency with project management, CRM platform, and/or online reporting systems
• A dedication to solving the climate crisis with climate or environmental expertise preferred.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer required
• Willingness to travel within the US a few times per year with occasional international travel possible

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree—or equivalent experience
• Has 5 to 7 years of relevant experience
• Significant experience leading and mentoring in-person and remote staff, ideally in a field or regional organizing role
• Proven experience managing, motivating, and leading volunteers toward programmatic impact with results

Organizational Competencies

The Climate Reality Project has adopted a competency-based approach to job definition, hiring, performance assessment, and professional development. The following are our seven organization-wide competencies and examples of how they manifest for this role.

1. Teamwork and Collaboration: Builds and sustains productive working relationships with colleagues; actively listens to others and seeks to understand diverse perspectives; follows through on commitments.
2. Flexibility and Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances; takes initiative to solve problems, improve processes, and/or achieve outcomes; learns quickly when faced with new situations or systems.
3. Written and Verbal Communication: Written communication is clear and concise; verbal communication is intentional and straightforward; provides timely and helpful information across the organization as needed; gives and receives constructive feedback in a thoughtful manner.
4. Time and Project Management: Possesses a strong work ethic i.e., a sense of ownership over tasks, commitment to following things through, and a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done; manages multiple competing priorities, tasks, and projects effectively; assigns work that is both manageable and appropriate to supervisees' level of experience.
5. Professional Development: Shows commitment and acts to continuously improve; connects with advocates, experts, mentors, and resources, and actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged through internal and external training opportunities; accepts assignments that broaden capabilities.
6. Climate Justice: Works to understand and achieve anti-racist principles to disrupt the systems of white supremacy, privilege, classism, sexism, and racism; seeks to understand how systemic racism and environmental injustice impact individuals and frontline and fenceline communities; works to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment in Climate Reality spaces (workplace, events, trainings, and other convenings).
7. Climate Reality Mission and Focus: Is passionate about Climate Reality's role and mission and can act as a Climate Reality ambassador to a diverse set of audiences; stays up-to-date on climate trends, impacts and solutions.

Role-Specific Competencies

In addition to organization-wide competencies, each role has its own competencies. Below are examples of how each competency manifests in this role.

1. Cultural Awareness: Operates with an awareness of cultural diversity, with a specific lens on equity and justice; can work effectively with diverse groups, such as organizations, coalitions, and volunteers; works with communities to cultivate issue knowledge and advocacy.
2. Technology and Data Systems: Understands and utilizes the CRM to manage engagement data, online community information, and project management platforms for reporting purposes.
3. Interpersonal Skills: Represents the department in organizational meetings and projects; represents Climate Reality at events and in the environmental community; manages and maintains existing partner relationships.
4. Leadership and Management: Is aware of how biases manifest in performance evaluations and conducts performance evaluations in an unbiased manner.

Employee Benefits

The Climate Reality Project provides a total benefits package that helps you manage your health, protect your income, and prepare for the future.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Employee premiums are fully paid by The Climate Reality Project
• Life, short-term disability, and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Account with a (%) matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Generous paid time off policies

To Apply

Send your resume and cover letter to hiring @climatereality.com

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Climate Reality, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The Climate Reality Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.