Manage all aspects of the Alaskans for Energy Freedom (AEF) campaign;
Set priority targets for coal and energy projects in Alaska, including those that rise from the bucket level to the potential big picture game changers;
Supervise campaign staff;
Coordinate legal, technical, communications, political and grassroots organizing strategies;
Provide strategic campaign advice to coalition partners;
Maintain relationship to funders;
Manage campaign budget;
Support the efforts of the AEF Steering Committee, including planning quarterly and annual meetings
Reports directly to AEF Steering Committee Chair.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Qualifications:
Minimum 5-10 years working on energy and/or environmental issues in a leadership capacity,
Track record of successful grassroots organizing and/or advocacy,
Exceptional organizing and leadership skills;
Ability to build relationships with a broad range of coalition partners; knowledge of the range of legal and policy issues surrounding coal extraction, usage and electrical energy production.
Ability to successfully manage staff
Ability to successfully manage campaigns across and within multiple issue areas
The preferred location for this position is in Anchorage, Alaska.
Compensation: ACF's salary and benefits are highly competitive within the nonprofit field. We offer substantial retirement benefits, including 403(b) and SEP/IRA retirement, health and dental benefits.
This opportunity is an at-will position, where the director will be an employee of Alaska Conservation Foundation, and subject to ACF's personnel policies, benefits, and its hiring and termination decisions. The position will report to a steering committee of coalition partners, reporting directly to the AEF Steering Committee Chair.
Hire Date: Position open until filled
To Apply:
Alaska Conservation Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please provide a cover letter outlining your interest and experience, plus a resume. Applicants selected to receive an interview will be asked to submit three references.
Submissions must be emailed with ‘AEF Campaign Director Position' typed the subject heading. We will confirm receipt of your submission by email.
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