Staff & Internship Opportunities
As part of the San Francisco Bay Chapter's multi-year plan to expand Chapter services and increase our environmental grassroots work, the Chapter is taking applications to fill these positions.
Director, Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter
With 35,000 members and donors, the Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter is the Bay Area’s premier environmental and grassroots political organization with a one hundred year history of leadership in establishing environmental standards for the region and the nation. The San Francisco Bay Chapter organizes activists in four Bay Area Counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin and San Francisco.Major accomplishments include:
- Leading the nation in building local clean renewable energy solutions.
- Passing landmark legislation preserving habitat and open space.
- Establishing a legacy of world class parks and public lands.
- Electing local, state and federal environmental leaders.
We are seeking an innovative director with the vision and experience to help lead the Sierra Club into the future. The Senior Chapter Director, working with the Executive Committee, directs an 18-person office and 1.25 million dollar budget that includes 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and PAC accounts. The successful candidate has experience in non-profit management, grassroots organizing, legislative lobbying, electoral campaigns, major gift fundraising and public relations.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years experience directing a non-profit or political organization.
- The leadership and vision to achieve organizational goals, including long-term strategic planning and coordinating multiple campaigns.
- Strong communication skills with experience in media and public relations.
- Experience in major gift fundraising and managing donor relations.
- Experience in electoral politics and grassroots lobbying.
- An ability to work cooperatively with an elected volunteer Executive Committee.
- A demonstrated commitment to environmental issues.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested applicants can submit their resume with a one-page cover letter to our with “Chapter Director” in the subject line.
You may also wish to read the chapter profile.
The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Conservation Intern
This is an outstanding opportunity for students interested in local grassroots environmental politics to gain references and resume experience in the environmental field.
Job Scope:
The San Francisco Bay Chapter serves four Bay Area Counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin and San Francisco. The Conservation Intern works closely with our Community Organizers to recruit and organize Sierra Club volunteers and activists to work on local environmental efforts. Some of our current campaigns include protecting critical habitat and open space, promoting clean renewable energy, and working directly in elections to pass environmental ballot measures and elect environmental leaders. The Sierra Club provides and important role in the environmental movement by getting our 38,000 local members directly involved in grassroots lobbying and elections.
Preferred Experience:
- Some experience and interest in organizing and recruiting volunteer grassroots efforts
- Commitment to environmental issues
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible schedule, ability to work 15-20 hours per week for 3-4 months, and occasional evenings and weekends
Pay and Compensation:
This is a volunteer internship experience. Students with work-study are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Submit resume and cover letter via email to .
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Membership Outreach Representative
Environmental Telefundraiser/Representative
Are you articulate and passionate about protecting the environment?
Do you have telefundraising or telemarketing experience?
Do you have strong communication skills?
The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Sierra Club is expanding and seeks Activists to work on exciting Bay Area issues. This position offers:
- Training in telefundraising and grassroots environmental lobbying
- Advancement opportunity
- Informative, rewarding work
The position is permanent part-time, 22 hours a week, working Sunday thru Thursday, 5pm-10pm. Starting salary is $11 per hour, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time as well as a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision.
Applications may be submitted by mailing a cover letter and resume to:
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Sierra Club, S.F. Bay Chapter
2530 San Pablo Ave., Ste I
Berkeley, CA. 94702
Attention: Membership Outreach Program
or in the body of an email (do not send attachments) to or call (510) 848-0800 x302.