Greenlight America: Regional Campaign Manager- Northern California
Greenlight America is seeking a Regional Campaign Manager for Northern California to lead clean energy project campaigns in the region. This role involves developing campaign strategies, supporting partner organizations, cultivating volunteer leadership, and tracking deliverables to ensure effective grassroots mobilization for clean energy initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a diverse skill set in strategic planning, organizing, communications, lobbying, and coalition management, along with a strong willingness to continuously learn and approach challenges with flexibility and creativity. This position is remote and reports to the Senior Manager of Campaigns.
About Greenlight America:
Greenlight America is the leading grassroots campaign force powering the nation's clean energy transition at the local level. Our team supports local residents and organizations working to get clean energy built in their communities. Since our founding in 2023, we have enabled volunteers to advance thousands of megawatts' worth of utility-scale projects across the country, helping hundreds of communities to say yes to the benefits of a clean energy future.
Responsibilities
Lead campaigns for clean energy projects and ordinances in the assigned region. Work with partner organizations and local leaders to mobilize volunteers and win siting approvals for clean energy, primarily at the local level.
Develop campaign plans, including goals, strategies, and tactical timelines, in collaboration with partners. Track campaign milestones and seize opportunities.
Provide support to partner organizations and volunteer leaders. Conduct regular check-in calls, host training sessions, and create advocacy materials. Work with other campaign staff on shared resources for Greenlight America’s campaign hub model.
Build relationships with organizations in the assigned region, including but not limited to environmental, labor, faith, farming, social justice, and business groups, in collaboration with Greenlight America’s partnerships team.
Oversee grant agreements with partner organizations and ensure deliverables are met. Engage in regular reporting of campaign data.
Work with consultants and manage campaign budgets.
May occasionally take on campaigns outside of the assigned region.
Qualifications
3+ years of relevant experience. Strong candidates for this position may have a background in grassroots organizing, issue advocacy, community engagement, political campaigns, coalition management, or similar.
Successful track record of achieving ambitious campaign outcomes. Experience at the local level is a strong plus.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Experience working with partner organizations and volunteers. Willingness to meet people where they are and build alliances across the political spectrum.
Prior organizing experience and partner relationships in the Bay Area is a strong plus.
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, and comfort talking to people at all levels of expertise and seniority.
Experience with digital campaigning tools and tactics.
Willingness to think creatively, take risks, objectively evaluate results, and iterate in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for accelerating the clean energy transition.
Compensation
$75,000 – $100,000 / year
The base annual salary range for this position is $75,000-$100,000. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited paid time off, monthly technology stipend, and retirement contributions through 401k and Roth plans.
Placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s years of relevant professional experience.
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