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Associate Campaign Director, Alaskans for Energy Freedom 

Job Title:  Associate Campaign Director, Alaskans for Energy Freedom
Department: Programs
Reports to:   Alaskans for Energy Freedom Campaign Director
Supervises: None
FLSA Status:  Full-time, Exempt
Salary: DOE

General Functions

Alaskans for Energy Freedom (AEF) is a coalition of more than 30 conservation and tribal organizations working across the political and cultural spectrum of Alaska to transition the state away from coal development to clean energy solutions. This position will direct and oversee all internal communications between campaign partners, campaign staff, and the AEF Steering Committee. The position will report to the AEF Campaign Director, and will be based out of Anchorage, Alaska.

Campaign Overview

Alaska possesses nearly ½ of all U.S. coal resources and 1/8 of the world’s potential coal reserves.  Rising global demand for energy is driving a new wave of proposals to access and export that coal to be burned in coal-fired power plants.  The production, transport and use of Alaska’s coal would result in trillions of tons of global warming emissions and have a devastating impact on Alaska’s economy and natural resources. AEF works to support the efforts of our campaign members to stop coal mining projects across Alaska through grassroots organizing, media outreach, technical analysis and a robust legal campaign.

Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) serves as the fiscal sponsor of the campaign.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to:

  • Provide leadership on multiple top campaign priorities including coal transportation and export issues as well as large scale research projects;
  • Provide leadership on meeting campaign grassroots organizing goals by working to support campaign partners and coordinating summer organizing programs;
  • Lead efforts to modernize the campaign’s social media presence, web mobilization capabilities and data management tools; and
  • Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the Campaign Director.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. 

 Job Specifications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Track record of successful grassroots organizing and/or advocacy;
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with a broad range of coalition partners, and work with diverse stakeholders;
  • Excellent listening and retention skills;
  • Demonstrated ability in planning and coordinating large events;
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously;
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and independently, as well as a self starter;
  • Ability to maintain positive attitude despite difficult political environment;
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality at all times while displaying a professional disposition; and
  • Demonstrated ability for timelines and ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities.

 Qualifications

  • Has 3-8 years experience working on environmental issues, political campaigns, or grassroots advocacy efforts;
  • Knowledge of Alaska politics or mining issues a plus;
  • Proven leadership ability with experience bringing groups to consensus or overcoming disagreements;
  • HTML, social media and database skills are strongly desired; and
  • Ablility to perform occasional, long hours on evenings or weekends.

Salary and Benefits

This opportunity is an at-will position, where the Associate Director will be an employee of Alaska Conservation Foundation, and subject to ACF’s personnel policies, benefits, and its hiring and termination decisions. ACF’s salary and benefits are highly competitive within the nonprofit field. We offer substantial retirement benefits, including 403(b) and SEP/IRA retirement, health and dental benefits.

To Apply

To apply, please complete and submit the ACF Employment Application, a cover letter outlining your interest and experience, and resume. Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide three current references.

Completed applications must be faxed to (907) 274-4145 or emailed to acfjobs@alaskaconservation.org with ‘AEF Associate Campaign Director Position’ in the subject heading. We will confirm receipt of your submission by email.

This position will be open until filled.

Alaska Conservation Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.