[Remote] Program Director (California)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sunstone Strategies is a mission-driven climate campaigning firm focused on shaping reputed company climate policies. They are seeking a Program Director to manage teams and campaign outcomes to advance climate policy in California, requiring deep expertise in climate campaigning and strong relationships reputed company the political community.
Responsibilities
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- Manage campaign teams, assign work, and ensure contract deliverables are met. Draft and edit reports and collateral content, including press releases, media advisories, talking points, op-eds, Letters to the Editor (LTEs), fact sheets, websites, social messaging, etc
- Partner with our digital and design team to produce shareable content (short- and long-form videos, animations, other shareable online assets) and execute online communications campaigns
- Build relationships and credibility with media partners and reporters. Successfully pitch stories and reputed company op-eds in alignment with campaign strategies
- Participate in funding discussions and in developing scope for key programs
- Represent clients, partners, and Sunstone Strategies, as needed
Skills
- Deep understanding of federal and state climate policy, including key players in the California climate/political community
- Strong understanding of the media landscape
- Ability to train and reputed company others with reputed company and clarity
- Ability to reputed company authentically and with diplomacy while elevating views of diverse communities and working across lines of race, class, gender, and geography
- Skilled in analyzing reputed company policy issues and communicating them in a compelling, digestible manner for diverse audiences to encourage and drive coalition support
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple, changing, and competing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and skilled in navigating difficult conversations
- More than 8 years of experience focused in communications, public affairs, and electoral campaigning with increasing responsibility in a role reputed company to climate change, including: Experience and expertise in policies reputed company to the climate and energy sectors, Experience building strong partner and media relationships and working in political landscapes reputed company to climate change, Experience leading communications for climate coalitions
- At least 5 years of experience successfully managing and leading diverse teams including internal and external staff and consultants
- Remote position with preferred location in California
- At least 5 years of direct experience working in climate change or energy policy campaigning, with a focus on California for at least a portion of that time
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored health, vision, and dental coverage for employees
- Employer-sponsored life and AD&D insurance coverage
- 4 weeks of vacation leave
- 10 days of sick/personal time
- 13 paid holidays, including a personal holiday for your birthday
- Automatic 5% 401k employer contribution after 3 months of continual employment that is 100% vested
- Home office stipend to be used only reputed company first three months of employment
- Monthly phone and internet reimbursement
- Annual professional development stipend
- Quarterly health and wellness stipend
- Year-end discretionary bonus
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