Green Schools Campaign Senior Organizer

The Climate Reality Project was founded by former US Vice President Al Gore with a mission to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society. We recruit, train, and mobilize people of all walks of life to work for just climate solutions that speed energy transition worldwide and open the door to a better tomorrow for us all.

Our global network totals more than 4.5 million people from more than 190 countries and territories. With 11 branches around the world, we support our trained Climate Reality Leaders and network. Our strategy is two-pronged: 1) grow the climate movement and build the political will necessary to adopt policy solutions through our signature trainings around the globe, and 2) harness our ever-expanding network in support of three key impact areas: reducing emissions, financing a just transition and promoting global climate leadership.

Climate Reality staff are a diverse group of passionate individuals who've come together to tackle the greatest challenge of our time. We are advocates, organizers, storytellers, and non-profit professionals committed to building a sustainable future together.

Position Summary

The Green Schools Campaign (GSC) Senior Organizer is responsible for the management and expansion of Climate Reality's Green Schools Campaign (GSC) program, which develops the leadership, advocacy, and grassroots organizing skills of young people to spearhead initiatives to transition K-12 schools in the United States to 100% clean energy.

This position will engage with high school student leaders, trained Climate Reality Leaders, chapter members, GSC Youth Advisory Board and working group members, and organizations interested in advancing this work. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading program strategic planning, assisting GSC teams with developing and implementing campaign plans, coaching and mentoring, fostering peer-to-peer relationships, developing skills-building workshops and materials, recruiting and onboarding new GSC student leaders and adult allies, and managing the program Slack channel and social media accounts. Additionally, this position will be responsible for tracking the program metrics and budget, reporting, and ensuring compliance with Climate Reality's Youth Engagement Policy.

This is a full time, exempt, benefits-eligible, grant funded, term limited position currently funded through December 31, 2026. The Climate Reality Project offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with staff working from our office in downtown Washington, DC at least two days per week to enable and encourage collaboration within and among teams.

Currently reporting to the Reducing Emissions Campaign Manager, the Green Schools Campaign Senior Organizer may oversee and provide supervision to part time undergraduate or graduate fellows or interns. This position will be a part of the Campaigns team.

This position is part of a union-represented collective bargaining unit. Wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment will be subject to a collective bargaining agreement between Climate Reality and the union. The salary range for the role is $68,438 to $69,292. This is a term-limited role through December 31, 2026. Continuation beyond this date is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Responsibilities

Program Management

• Lead program strategic planning and work plan development and implementation
• Lead the Climate Reality GSC Working Group
• Liaise with the GSC Youth Advisory Board
• Manage a part-time fellow
• Use Climate Reality's project management tool to track GSC team progress and membership
• Ensure program compliance with Climate Reality's Youth Engagement Policy
• Track and report campaign metrics and qualitative outcomes
• Track and manage the GSC program budget
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned

GSC Team Support

• Assist GSC teams with developing and implementing campaign plans
• Provide one-on-one coaching and support to GSC leaders
• Manage the Green Schools Campaign Slack Channel
• Organize and facilitate quarterly all-GSC and monthly small group online meetings
• Coordinate with the Climate Reality Field Team to promote chapter participation in GSC
• Recruit and onboard new GSC youth leaders and adult allies
• Lead development of GSC workshops, webinars, resources, and materials

Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with organizations working at the intersection of schools and climate at the national, regional, and local level
• Cultivate relationships with technical experts to provide resources and guidance to GSC teams

Communication

• Write blogs, monthly emails to all GSC team members, updates to the US newsletter, and reports for funders
• Manage the GSC website and social media accounts

Required Skills and Abilities

• Experience with student organizing, particularly high school students
• Subnational advocacy and grassroots organizing experience
• Experience leading a team or program
• Coaching or mentoring experience
• Experience developing advocacy, organizing, climate, and/or leadership development workshops and materials
• Demonstrated ability to build coalitions and work collaboratively with partners
• Demonstrated ability to work with volunteer groups across multiple states
• Strong cross-generational collaboration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of school governing bodies preferred
• Dedication to solving the climate crisis and developing the next generation of climate leaders
• Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills
• Solution-oriented approach to challenges
• Ability to work independently while balancing multiple priorities
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and leadership styles
• This role requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience