Description

Title: Senior Director, Organizing Programs and Advocacy

Department: Community and Civic Engagement

Status: Exempt

Reports to: Vice President of Organizing

Positions Reporting to this Position: Director of Organizing Leadership

Location: United States

Remote Work Eligibility: Yes; Regular Remote Work

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

Union Position: No

Job Classification Level: M-III

Salary Range (depending on qualified experience): $121,380 - $168,300

General Description:
The League of Conservation Voters, Inc. (“LCV”), a non-profit organization, builds political power to protect people and the planet. We envision a world in which tackling the climate crisis, confronting environmental injustice, and strengthening our democracy lead to cleaner and healthier communities, good, well-paying jobs, and a more just, equitable, and sustainable planet for all.

For more than 50 years, LCV has fought for solutions to the interconnected threats our environment and democracy face. We do so by working with and holding elected officials accountable, mobilizing, organizing, and building grassroots power in communities, electing candidates who share our values, and partnering with and supporting our 30+ state affiliates across the country.

Through grassroots community organizing, issue advocacy, and civic engagement, LCV’s organizing programs create local wins led by communities of color, contributing to momentum for strong national action on climate change and environmental justice. At the same time, we are growing the infrastructure and leadership in communities that result in families and communities of color having the political clout to stand up to polluters and demand accountability from decision makers who have turned a blind eye to environmental racism and inequities in their communities. This leadership is essential not only at the community-level, but also for ensuring that LCV, our state affiliate partners, and mainstream environmental organizations become more racially diverse, integrate justice and equity into their priorities and analyses, and become more inclusive organizations that better represent and reflect all communities in the U.S.

LCV is hiring a Senior Director of Organizing Programs and Advocacy with extensive experience in advocacy, organizing, and campaign strategy, and a demonstrated track record of developing and managing large-scale advocacy initiatives that center community voice and power. They should bring a strong understanding of where grassroots organizing and advocacy intersect, and how to design programs that translate community priorities into meaningful policy change.

The Senior Director of Organizing Programs and Advocacy will lead the next chapter of the Chispa program and advocacy work, strengthening its role as a national voice for Latine communities in the fight for climate justice. They will oversee the Chispa program’s strategy, consultants, and partnerships, ensuring alignment between national advocacy goals and state-based organizing. They will also collaborate closely with communications, digital, and vended field teams to design and test campaign sprints that deepen basebuilding and generate actionable insights about engagement, leadership development, and power-building within Latine communities.

This role is ideal for a strategic, collaborative, and equity-driven leader with deep program management experience and a proven ability to deliver results through deep, relational organizing, advocacy, community partnerships, and cross-team coordination. The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating complex coalitions, translating data into strategy, and representing Chispa in national spaces focused on environmental, racial, and social justice.

This position is classified as “Regular Remote Work,” which means the position is not assigned to an office and can work remotely full-time.

This job operates in a professional office or home office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, including, but not limited to, computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms.

Additionally, this job operates at off-site locations. It requires reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of automobile insurance for the location of this position, which will be verified during the hiring process.

Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants must reside in the location listed above.

Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Program Development

• Lead Chispa’s policy and advocacy strategy, ensuring the program centers the priorities and voices of Latine communities in advancing climate justice and clean energy solutions aligned with broadening LCV’s base.
• Develop and oversee multi-year advocacy strategies that integrate organizing, communications, and policy to expand Chispa’s reach and impact.
• Work with the VP of Organizing and SVP of Community and Civic Engagement (CCE), key LCV staff, and state affiliates to help envision, develop, implement, and garner resources for organizing programs and advocacy campaigns that grow the Conservation Voter Movement and expand Chispa efforts beyond current states.
• Translate field and campaign data into program learning, informing a continuous cycle of testing, reflection, and innovation.
  

Campaign Management & Cross-Team Collaboration

• Lead the design and execution of advocacy and organizing campaigns in collaboration with communications, digital, and vended field teams, using sprint-based approaches to test engagement strategies and scale basebuilding efforts.
• Oversee messaging and narrative development in partnership with the Communications team, ensuring Chispa’s advocacy priorities resonate authentically with Latine audiences.
• Manage relationships with external partners, coalitions, and vendors to strengthen Chispa’s visibility and influence in federal and state advocacy spaces.
  Supervise, coach, and support the Director of Organizing Leadership to ensure strong alignment and delivery across campaigns and policy initiatives.
  

Program Management & Evaluation

• Oversee Chispa’s program operations, including consultant management, budgeting, and grant administration, in coordination with the CCE Administrative and Operations team.
• Track and assess campaign metrics, basebuilding data, and advocacy outcomes to evaluate progress and refine strategy across programs and campaigns.
• Ensure program compliance, subgranting, and reporting in partnership with Finance and Legal teams.
• Lead fundraising strategy and stewardship of funder relationships tied to Chispa’s advocacy and organizing work, including developing proposals and impact reports.
  

Leadership & Culture

• Serve as a thought partner to national and state teams on integrating advocacy, organizing, and narrative strategy to build long-term community power.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and learning-centered team culture across programs, teams, and departments in the Conservation Voter Movement.
• Represent Chispa and LCV’s National Organizing team in national climate, social justice, and Latine advocacy spaces, advancing partnerships that amplify impact and equity.
• Travel up to 25% of the time for in-person work, including staff retreats, meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed.=

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Work Experience: Required - 8 years of experience in advocacy, organizing, or campaign leadership, including program or team management. Demonstrated success in building and executing multi-layered advocacy or organizing campaigns that achieve policy or systems change. Experience in organizational management and program planning with the ability to manage, lead and coach senior staff, develop and manage high-performing staff, and the ability to delegate. Preferred - Experience working within or alongside coalitions focused on climate, environmental justice, or Latine civic engagement. Experience managing consultants, contracts, and program budgets.
• Skills: Required - Strong understanding of grassroots organizing, campaigns and advocacy, including how they differ, intersect, and reinforce one another. Proven ability to lead collaborative, cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional training, communication and writing skills with experience translating complex issues into compelling narratives. Excellent manager of staff and builder of effective teams. Deep commitment to racial justice, equity, and building power across Latine, and other BIPOC communities. Preferred - Fluency or strong proficiency in Spanish. Familiarity with CRM systems and digital organizing tools.
• Racial Justice and Equity Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.

LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.

Apply Here: Candidates must apply through our job portal by April 16. 2026. No phone calls please.

All applicants must include the month and year for the experience provided on their uploaded resume. Final resumes must be completed and submitted at the time of application, and should include all relevant experience to meet the minimum requirements and for salary considerations. Applications are reviewed by humans; we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hiring process.

Pre-employment Screening

All employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check, employment verifications and reference checks.

This position requires a Motor Vehicle Report as driving is an essential requirement of the position.

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact hr@lcv.org.