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Audubon South Carolina Now Hiring: Campaign Coordinator

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Audubon South Carolina

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Campaign Coordinator

Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Audubon’s mission is engaging people in bird conservation on a hemispheric scale through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation action.  By mobilizing and aligning its network of Chapters, Centers, State and Important Bird Area programs in the four major migratory flyways in the Americas, the organization will bring the full power of Audubon to bear on protecting common and threatened bird species and the critical habitat they need to survive.  And as part of BirdLife International, Audubon will join people in over 100 in-country organizations all working to protect a network of Important Bird Areas around the world, leveraging the impact of actions they take at a local level.  What defines Audubon’s unique value is a powerful grassroots network of approximately 450 local chapters, 120 campus chapters, 17 state and regional offices, 34 Audubon Centers, Important Bird Area Programs in 50 states, and 700 staff across the country. The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion, and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Policy Director, Audubon South Carolina’s Campaign Coordinator is charged with building grassroots political power in support of Audubon’s policy priorities and related campaigns, with a particular focus on state and federal climate mitigation and adaptation policies.

The Campaign Coordinator will support the Policy Director in the development and refinement of campaign and digital engagement plans. He or she will also lead the implementation of campaigns—developing specific work plans to accomplish stated goals, strategies and tactics, and responsible for tracking and reporting associated metrics.

In coordination with and support from the Engagement Manager, the National Campaign’s team, and Audubon South Carolina staff, he or she will organize, engage and mobilize constituents in Audubon’s network of chapter members, supporters and advocates; while reaching out to new constituencies to grow, strengthen, and diversify our existing grassroots advocacy network. 

Based in Columbia or Charleston, SC, and having the ability to travel within the state, as needed, and in accordance with all public health and safety guidelines, the Campaign Manager will bring the organization’s ambitious conservation-focused strategic plan to life in communities across the state, helping to contribute to our Audubon’s overall goal of becoming the most effective conservation network in America.

Essential Functions

Campaign Management:

  • In consultation with the Policy Director and key leadership, support the implementation of policy campaigns in SC. This includes developing a work plan to meet stated goals, strategies and tactics; supporting the development of messaging and media needs; ensuring accountability to established metrics; and on-the-ground implementation of campaign tactics.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of digital engagement plans as it relates to achieving campaign objectives.
  • Establish and build positive working relationships with Audubon’s state leadership and staff and leverage local knowledge, relationships and expertise to help meet campaign objectives.
  • Collaborate with the Engagement Manager to integrate and coordinate campaign work across programmatic departments.
  • Deliver input from volunteers and partners to the leadership team to help inform strategies.
  • Track and monitor campaigns for national and state tracking needs. Provide regular updates to leadership on campaign progress and outputs, such as letters to the editor, outreach activities, in-district meetings, etc.

Campaign Organizing:

  • Organize, coordinate and staff a variety of organizing activities, such as lobbying days, phone banking events and virtual and in-person gatherings and events, as conditions allow.
  • Regularly provide training and leadership development opportunities for advocacy volunteers.
  • Work with Engagement Manager, volunteers and partners to raise the profile of Audubon’s work and mission in the community through presentations, earned media, and other outreach activities.
  • Engage existing Audubon supporters and chapter members to participate in campaign activities.
  • Continuously identify and implement ways to expand the organization’s bipartisan community of supporters, volunteers, and partners through recruitment and partnership building aligned long-term goals. This should include opportunities to increase equity and diversity in our campaigns work.

Policy/State Team Support:

  • As needed, support policy work, which may include policy research and development, monitoring and tracking of legislator engagement and legislation, participating in partner coordinating calls on campaign policy issues,
  • Support the development team as needed.
  • Other responsibilities as appropriate and necessary to achieve campaign objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

  • 3 years of related professional experience in campaigns, grassroots advocacy, volunteer management, policy, public service or related field, with desired experience managing staff and teams. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
  • Experience managing campaigns, people and budgets at the local, state, and/or federal level highly desired.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate volunteers and partners essential.
  • Thorough understanding of advocacy, communications, and grassroots engagement. Experience and/or ability to work with diverse constituencies ranging from race, income level to political views required.
  • A self-starter who is motivated and able to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to build consensus among a wide range of individuals. Must be comfortable with public speaking.
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple complex or multifaceted projects through to success, including meeting financial goals, established metrics, and project deadlines.
  • Experience leveraging social media and digital mobilizing tools to advance policy priorities.
  • Tech-savvy, with proficiency in MS Office applications, EveryAction and/or other campaign/advocacy tools and other online software.
  • Established background or familiarity with clean energy and other climate-related issues highly desired.
  • Willingness to travel across the assigned state, as well as throughout Audubon network, including the possibility of some regional or national travel. Must have a flexible approach to work, including comfortable working virtually, and evenings and weekends as the job responsibilities demand.
  • Strong commitment to conservation, climate solutions and to the mission of the National Audubon Society.
  • Demonstrated success working in coalitions and building nontraditional partnerships.
  • A strategic thinker, one with outstanding interpersonal skills, judgment, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate and build coalitions.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to respond quickly and effectively to unforeseen challenges.
  • Effective listening, probing, and assessment skills.

How to Apply:

Apply online at careers-audubon.icims.com

Posted on
December 11th 2020
Written by
Charleston Metro Chamber
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