Md Director - Takoma Park, United States - Chesapeake Climate Action Network

Description

Chesapeake Climate Action Network seeks an experienced and passionate campaigner to lead
our advocacy strategies in Maryland.

The Maryland Director provides strategic leadership for Maryland's policy advocacy and
grassroots movement building to advance climate solutions and mitigate the impacts of climate
change. The Director will lead internal coordination to ensure a cohesive and effective
legislative presence and serve as our primary lobbyist in Annapolis. The Director supervises the
Maryland Field team's year-round community organizing and grassroots power-building efforts.


About Us
Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the only group in the Chesapeake region of
Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. dedicated exclusively to building a powerful grassroots
movement to fight climate change. We envision an equitable energy future free from fossil
fuels, where truly clean power sources — efficiency, solar, and wind — sustain every aspect of
our lives.


About the Position
The Maryland Director will have the skills, passion, and commitment to tackle the biggest
problems facing our planet in a region particularly vulnerable to its impacts. We seek a resilient,
opportunities to build relationships, inspire mobilization, and urge faster and more equitable
change to address the climate crisis. They are energized by empowering others and look to put
their creativity to work.


What You Will Do

Campaign Management

• Plan and implement effective long

- and short-term campaigns to build a diverse and

impactful climate movement in Maryland.

• Manage the Maryland team and coordinate across departments to ensure cohesive

and effective messaging and mobilization.

• Serve as our primary liaison in formal or informal coalitions working on energy and

climate issues and build new coalitions as needed.

Maryland Policy and Lobbying
Develop and maintain expertise in Maryland climate policy and lead our legislative
- advocacy, often in concert with CCAN Action Fund.

• Determine policy priorities, draft bills, and directly advocate for state legislation.
• Develop relationships with Maryland leaders in Annapolis and their districts.
• Follow federal and state politics and policies closely as they develop, conducting

necessary research and development for current and upcoming policy initiatives.


Organizing Support and Management
Directly supervise the Grassroots Coordinator and Baltimore Organizer, setting clear

goals and supporting their efforts to develop a robust volunteer network in
Maryland.

• Support organizing meetings, town halls, or other events to educate our base on

our current campaigns.

Communications
Work with the Communications Director to craft campaign messaging and strategy for- Serve as a spokesperson for media events.

• Coordinate with the communications team on media coverage, materials

development, and website content.


Qualifications
Commitment to the mission of fighting climate change and promoting environmental
- justice.

• Racial justice and equity analysis; able to consider intersectional outcomes of policy and

campaign opportunities and experience working across differences in identity and
experience.

• Two to three years of state house experience as a lobbyist or legislative staff member.

Experience in the Maryland General Assembly is a plus.

• At least one year of staff management experience.
• Experience planning and executing advocacy campaigns, including power mapping,

setting measurable goals, and working with coalitions and partners. Organizing
experience is a plus

• Able to manage multiple projects and prioritize measurable results.

The Details
This full-time, salaried position is exempt from overtime. The Maryland Director reports to the
Deputy Director.

The salary for the Maryland Director will range from $79,000 to $85,000 per year,
commensurate with experience. We provide a generous benefits package, including health
insurance, dental and vision coverage, four weeks' paid vacation, and a retirement plan with a
4% employer matching contribution after one year on staff.

Maryland Director will work two days per week from our office in Takoma Park, with the option
to work from home the rest of the week. From January through April, during the legislative
session, the Maryland Director will work in Annapolis.

Occasional evening and weekend work and infrequent travel within the state are expected for
this position.


How to Apply:

The interview process will consist of a phone interview, a panel interview over Zoom, and a skills
test. Our target start date is July 15, 2024.


Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are
building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; therefore, if you're excited about this role
but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we


Equal Employment Opportunity CCAN provides equal employm