Location: San Francisco, CA
to working with Indigenous communities and frontline communities directly impacted by profit-driven systems of injustice. In partnership with allies from around the world, RAN challenges corporations to stop destructive operations, respect human rights, and adopt comprehensive policies that reduce their contributions to climate change.
RAN is committed to doing what is necessary, not only what is considered politically feasible. RACIAL JUSTICE, DIVERSITY AND EQUITY RAN strives to integrate values of equity and fairness into our work, which includes bringing an intentional racial justice and cultural equity analysis to our programmatic work and organizational structure. We strive to create
an internal culture built on mutual trust, collaboration, and respect where all staff feel supported, valued, and heard. RAN values diversity in race, class, gender, culture, and religion, and implements programs internally to ensure that staff, board, and activists understand and adopt anti-oppression principles.
For more information about RAN’s history, culture, and philosophy, please visit RAN’s website. THE POSITION RAN’s Climate and Energy Program focuses on shifting financial flows away from fossil fuels towards a just energy transition and getting the world’s largest banks and insurance companies to develop and implement comprehensive climate and human right policies. RAN is looking
for a Campaign Director to support the Climate and Energy Program’s campaign strategies to push banks and insurance companies to shift funding away from fossil fuels towards a sustainable, equitable and people centered energy transition.
The Campaign Director will work closely with the campaign team to develop and execute comprehensive inside-outside finance campaign strategies. The Campaigns Director will also be responsible for strengthening collaboration with allies, leading policy advocacy with key decision makers, and managing a fast paced team. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and strategic thinker with a deep commitment to climate and racial justice, and relevant campaigning experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee and support comprehensive inside-outside campaign strategies for banks and insurance companies ensuring effective coordination across digital, communications and organizing Support the banks and insurance campaigners in planning and prioritization with responsibility for monitoring progress towards goals and adapting strategy to better meet objectives where appropriate. Strengthen alignment with the forests and finance campaign efforts enhancing synergies across demand sets and targets Build and maintain strategic partnerships, and strengthen collaboration with movement allies and frontline partners.
Participate actively in coalitions and, where appropriate, lead them. Lead policy analysis and advocacy on energy finance issues identifying emerging issues, trends and opportunities to influence financial institutions, and support campaigners to engage in effective policy dialogue and high level negotiations with campaign targets. Support the team in developing and executing creative and compelling campaign frames and tactics, identifying key moments and opportunities to pressure target audiences and decision makers.
Direct and support research to be used for crafting campaign strategy or for specific campaign goals and activities; Manage a fast-paced, highly effective and flexible team working on corporate campaigns, with responsibility for supervising, mentoring and hiring multiple direct and in direct reports. Represent RAN as a spokesperson with media and at public events; In collaboration with the Climate & Energy Program Director and the Development team, contribute to cultivating funders and developing fundraising proposals. Contribute to building an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 10 years of professional experience with at least 5 years of experience in climate policy and/or campaigning, or equivalent transferable experience, is required; Background in climate and energy and/or finance or other related fields with a willingness and ability to learn and digest complex information. A proven track record of working effectively, and building and maintaining relationships in teams, partnerships, coalitions, and other shared spaces (both internally and in external groups). Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Strong analytical, decision-making, strategic facilitation, problem solving and prioritization skills; At least 3 years of prior experience managing and coaching staff and teams, Excellent project management and organizational skills and ability to handle simultaneous deadlines and work independently; Commitment to climate justice, human and Indigenous rights, racial justice and equity, and an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
Experience with or interest in learning about non-violent direct action; Willingness to travel for up to 20% of the time.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS This is a full-time position with an anticipated starting salary range of $105k to $115k commensurate with experience. Due to the nature of this position’s engagement with team members in the US, there is a preference for candidates who are able to overlap with US time zones for at least four hours in a day. RAN has staff in time zones across the world, and staff are expected to work flexibly in order to connect with colleagues. Benefits include 100% RAN-paid health, dental and vision insurance for the staff person and their partner/family, four weeks PTO (increases to five weeks after two years) as well as paid sick leave, a paid winter break, and a retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
Additionally, after every five years of service, staff are eligible for a 12-week fully-paid sabbatical. BARGAINING UNIT STATUS RAN is a union workplace; our staff are represented by RAN Alliance for Workers’ Rights (RAWR) via CWA 9415. This position is excluded from the unit. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS RAN is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing all people with equal access to employment and volunteer opportunities.
If you need assistance with accommodations during our interview or employment processes, please contact encourage applicants of color and from other historically excluded identities to apply for this position. TO APPLY Please use the link below to submit a resume and cover letter. For optimal consideration, please apply by January 22, 2024. J-18808-Ljbffr For more details: jobs-search. org/campaign-director_san-francisco-c426440/campaign-director-energy-finance-san-francisco_i1974591486
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