Associate Director & Campaigns Director

About the role

Sierra Club of British Columbia Foundation (SCBC) is a non‑profit environmental organization with over 50 years of experience whose mission is to support people stewarding abundant ecosystems and a stable climate while building resilient, equitable communities. Its overarching goal is to uplift community leadership around ecosystem protection, with a specific emphasis on ancient forest ecosystems and the climate crisis. SCBC works closely with diverse communities and knowledge systems, prioritizing those most impacted by ecological challenges, and is committed to justice, diversity, decolonization, equity, and inclusion in hiring and workplace practices. The Associate Director & Campaigns Director develops and leads campaigns that advance SCBC’s Strategic Plan and organizational priorities, reporting to the Executive Director. The role involves working with staff, Board, members, and partners on climate change mitigation and ecosystem protection, supporting the organization’s transformation and decolonization work, and assisting the ED and leadership team with planning and strategizing on development, management, personnel, and other organizational priorities. The position is based in Vancouver or Victoria, is primarily remote with optional office space, and includes regular in‑person events in Vancouver and Victoria; only applicants residing in the Lower Mainland or Victoria area will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Help establish a shared vision among organizers, campaigners and communicators of focused priorities and mutually supportive work.
• Track and analyze environmental policy and other data, and facilitate the development of programs and campaigns to achieve the goals of our strategic plan.
• Co‑develop and manage annual budgets, operational plans and individual work plans for campaigns, education and communications staff.
• Participate in the SCBC Leadership Team regular meetings and Quarterly Planning.
• Develop, track and report on strategic plan metrics.
• Oversee the Communications Team to make sure outputs advance SCBC’s strategic goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with government staff and officials to advance our environmental policy goals.
• Work with staff to think strategically and work collaboratively toward key goals.
• Represent SCBC with First Nations leaders and community members, industry stakeholders, and in all levels of colonial government relations.
• Review, approve, direct, or write (when required) campaign‑related proposals, campaign materials, email content, social media content, and reports for grantors or the public to support consistency, accuracy, and strategic alignment.
• Work in collaboration with Finance and the Leadership Team to develop and execute annual organizational budgets and annual program budgets.
• Assist in fundraising and fund development, including presentations and meetings with foundations, SCBC members and major donors.
• Collaborate with the development team to write grant proposals and reports.
• Approve expenses, invoices and payments to staff