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Chesapeake Climate Action Network seeks an experienced, strategic campaigner to lead our
local advocacy in the District of Columbia.

The DC Campaign Manager leads our efforts to achieve DC’s ambitious emissions reduction
goals, strongly emphasizing electrifying and eliminating methane gas from DC’s homes and
buildings' fuel mix, and supports partner and coalition efforts towards environmental justice
and climate resiliency in the District. This position involves strategic campaign planning,
coordination with grassroots and grasstops partners, public education, and direct lobbying of
DC’s decision-makers.

About us
Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the only group in the Chesapeake region of
Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. dedicated exclusively to building a powerful grassroots
movement to fight climate change. We envision an equitable energy future where fossil fuels
are phased out, efficiency is prioritized, and truly clean sources of power — solar, wind, and
geothermal — sustain every aspect of our lives.

We are working on bold campaigns that would result in energy policies matching the scale of
the climate crisis. Since 2002, we have been pushing the envelope of what’s “politically
possible” in the region, using every tool inside and outside the box—from organizing to lobbying
to the law.

What You Will Do
The primary responsibilities of the position include:

  • Campaign Planning and Management
Work with CCAN staff, volunteers, and partners to plan and implement strategies,
tactics, and timelines for CCAN’s DC campaigns.
  • Engage in continued learning on climate and energy policies to develop local
expertise.
  • Act as a media spokesperson on priority campaign issues.
  • Collaboration, Partnerships, and Power Building
Grow and mobilize grassroots and grasstops support to implement campaign
goals and priorities.
  • Coordinate closely with other DC climate groups and their members.
  • Staff Management
Directly manage the part-time DC Organizing Associate.
  • Manage CCAN’s DC Field Budget and contract work for special projects.
  • Direct Lobbying
Represent CCAN with the DC Council and executive agencies, including formal
testimony and informal meetings with officials and staff.
  • Design creative messaging and campaign tactics - including grassroots
mobilization - to influence Councilmembers and Executive policymakers
  • track outreach and keep accurate records of all lobbying contacts.
  • Public Education
Educate DC residents about the benefits of home electrification and available

incentives/programs in the District.

Qualifications
Commitment to the mission of fighting climate change and promoting environmental

justice.
  • Familiarity with Washington, D.C. communities.
  • At least two years of experience leading advocacy campaigns.
  • At least one year of community organizing or volunteer management experience.
  • At least one year of staff management experience.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and timelines.
  • Willing to work evenings and weekends and travel within the region as needed.

The Details
The DC Campaign Manager is a hybrid position. CCAN staff works two days per week from our
office in Takoma Park with the option to work from home the rest of the week. This position is
full-time, salaried, and exempt from overtime. The DC Manager reports to the Director of
Campaigns and Strategies.

Salary is commensurate with experience and ranges from $64,000 to $74,000. Salaries at CCAN
are based on years of related experience and demonstrated skills. We provide a generous
benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, four weeks of paid vacation,
and a retirement plan.

How to Apply:
We will accept applications until the position is filled, with interview
preference given to candidates who apply by Friday, August 23, 2024.

The interview process will consist of a phone interview, a panel interview over Zoom, and a skills
test, with the possibility of an in-person meeting. We hope to make a job offer in early July.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less
likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are dedicated to building a
diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; therefore, if you’re excited about this role but your
experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job description, we encourage
you to apply! You might be the perfect candidate for this or another role at CCAN.


Equal Employment Opportunity CCAN provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation,
and training.