Sierra Club
Non-Profit
Communications&AdvancementCoordinator
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“Communications & Advancement Coordinator at Sierra Club. Skills: Digital communications, Fundraising, Campaign management, Brand strategy. Create e-newsletters. Schedule mass emails”
Industry & Context.
In-person days at office, Travel across state
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years active donors, Experience with Salesforce database, Valid driver's license, Satisfactory driving record, Proof of auto insurance
Nice to Have
Experience supporting digital communications, Experience supporting fundraising, Experience with event planning, Experience with fundraising events, Fluency in Spanish
What You'll Do.
Schedule mass text messages
Prepare mass text messages
Send mass text messages
Create print newsletter
Print annual newsletter
Mail annual newsletter
Schedule social media posts
Prepare social media posts
Send social media posts
Maintain website content
Maintain online events calendar
Create digital registration forms
Coordinate content with teams
Ensure content consistency
Implement messaging strategy
Develop communications strategy
Implement communications strategy
Coordinate communications strategy
Develop digital engagement strategy
Implement digital engagement strategy
Coordinate digital engagement strategy
Create shareable graphics
Coordinate thank-you notes
Contact monthly donors
Send donation reports
Assist with donor stewardship
Prepare fundraising letters
Prepare fundraising brochures
Prepare mailing lists
Coordinate hand-addressing letters
Lead outreach for giving days
Communicate programmatic work
Develop communication trainings
Deliver communication trainings
Plan fundraising events
Manage fundraising events
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with chapter staff; Work with volunteer leaders; Coordinate with staff; Coordinate with volunteers; Work with staff leaders; Work with volunteer leaders
Communication Scope
Message development; Email strategies; Social media strategies; Narrative strategy; Equitable communications
Full Job Description
## Description Job Title: Communications & Advancement Coordinator Department: Illinois Chapter Location: Chicago, IL Reports To: Chapter Director Context: At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees. Scope: The Communications & Advancement Coordinator will help support Illinois Sierra Club’s efforts to build a grassroots movement for 100% Clean Energy for All in Illinois. This role is focused on developing and maintaining our digital communications and fundraising (“advancement”) efforts. This position will work with chapter staff and volunteer leaders to develop and share messages and graphics to promote our campaigns and action opportunities with the nearly 20,000 people on our statewide email list, over 3,000 people on our statewide texting list, over 3,000 followers on social media, and nearly 1,000 active donors. The Communications & Advancement Coordinator will be responsible for several weekly tasks that will help the chapter maintain regular and engaging communicat
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