Chapter & Communications Coordinator

Job Title: Chapter & Communications Coordinator

Chapter: San Diego Chapter

Location: Hybrid - Remote within San Diego and/or Imperial County; regular in-person presence required

Reports To: Chapter Director

Supervises: None

Context:  At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees. The San Diego Chapter advances campaigns with and for frontline, EJ, and coastal communities throughout the region.

Scope: The Chapter & Communications Coordinator is a key full-time staff member who supports the operational, administrative, and communications functions of the San Diego Chapter. This union-represented position plays a vital role in supporting volunteer teams, maintaining internal systems, and leading public-facing communications—including management of the chapter’s flagship publication, the HiSierran.

Success looks like: strong communicator, highly organized, and passionate about grassroots advocacy and community-based environmental justice.

• Chapter Operations & Administration
• Oversee day-to-day coordination of the chapter, including email/phone communications, general administrative tasks, and event logistics.
• Maintain up-to-date records in Salesforce and ensure accurate tracking of members, donors, and volunteers
• Provide support and coordination to the Chapter Director and Chapter Chair on operational matters
• Organize mailings, prepare meeting materials, and coordinate scheduling with staff and volunteer leaders

• Volunteer Support & Engagement
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation of new volunteers
• Connect volunteers to active teams, campaigns, or committees based on their interests
• Support volunteer leadership and help maintain a welcoming, inclusive chapter culture
• Assist with chapter-wide meetings and grassroots advocacy actions

• Communications & Public Engagement
• Lead chapter communications strategy, including content creation and distribution across email, web, and social media channels
• Manage the chapter’s website and digital presence, regularly updating key pages, events, and announcements
• Draft and send member newsletters, action alerts, and updates using platforms such as Salesforce and/or Action Network
• Create compelling written, visual, and multimedia content that highlights the chapter’s advocacy, events, and volunteer opportunities
• Maintain branding and messaging consistency across platforms
• Coordinate media relations and outreach to local news outlets when needed

• HiSierran Publication Management
• Oversee all aspects of the HiSierran, the chapter’s longstanding newsletter
• Coordinate production schedules, deadlines, and volunteer contributors
• Edit and format content for publication and assist with layout/design as needed
• Manage distribution (digital and/or print), ensuring timely release to members and community partners

• Fundraising & Stewardship Support
• Support the Chapter Director in implementing fundraising appeals via email and mail
• Track and maintain donor information and acknowledgments in coordination with chapter leadership
• Assist in organizing donor appreciation activities and annual fundraising campaigns

• Hybrid role with regular in-person engagement across San Diego County, including evenings and weekends as campaign needs dictate.
• Occasional travel within California; periodic outdoor field work and community events.

• Equity & Justice Commitment: Understanding of systemic oppression and ability to apply an equity lens to both operations and communications work
• Administrative & Organizational Skills: Proven experience with office management, volunteer coordination, or nonprofit administration
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent writer and editor, with ability to tailor content for diverse audiences across multiple channels
• Digital & Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using platforms such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Salesforce (or similar CRM), email tools, and social media platforms
• Project & Publication Management: Experience managing publications or content cycles, including coordinating contributors, editing, and design/layout
• Collaborative & Relationship-Oriented: Ability to build positive, productive relationships with volunteers, staff, and community members; customer service mindset
• Discretion & Confidentiality: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive organizational and financial information responsibly
• Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.
• Uplifting and additive. You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. You carry a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go.

• Experience with environmental or social justice advocacy
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Action Network, Canva, or basic design tools
• Event coordination experience (virtual and in-person)
• Fluency in Spanish or another language commonly spoken in San Diego or Imperial Counties
• Graphic design, video, or photo editing experience is a plus

To Apply

The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, prior conviction, arrest history, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized groups; women; queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people.

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