Deputy Regional Field Director

Context:

• At Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence and remain committed to fighting for a healthy climate built on environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice.
• The organization has close to 700 staff and a network of 64 local chapters fueled by thousands of volunteers, operating as a unionized employer.

Scope:

• The Deputy Regional Field Director serves as the main national point of contact for Chapter teams, managing Chapter Directors and other staff to address climate disruption and protect communities.
• This senior management role holds confidential matters with care, coaches leaders, and leverages resources to strengthen Chapters toward achieving the Sierra Club’s 2030 goals.

Job Activities:

• Builds strong, high-functioning Chapters by supporting volunteer leadership and strategic planning, ensuring alignment with national priorities.
• Manages and coaches Chapter Directors, providing guidance on governance and capacity strength.
• Coordinates with state and regional teams to develop integrated plans, evaluates outcomes, and fosters collaboration across campaigns and partnerships.

Successful Candidate:

• Brings experience as a senior manager in a grassroots advocacy organization, with a strong track record of leading teams toward shared goals and strategies.
• Demonstrates skill in giving and receiving feedback, creating cultures of learning and mutual accountability, and navigating conflict in generative ways.
• Committed to deepening understanding of systems of oppression and uplifting others through a constructive, can-do attitude and authentic kindness.