Title: State Partnerships Director
Department: State Capacity Building
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Vice President, Governance and Affiliate Services
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: F
Salary Range (depending on experience): $96,418 -$144,627
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy, equitable and just community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is seeking a State Partnerships Director who will work with our independent state affiliates to expand and deepen authentic, long-term partnerships with communities of color, low-wealth communities, working families, rural towns, and other communities most impacted by climate change, environmental harm, and threats to democracy. The goal of these partnerships is to shape community-driven equitable and just policy solutions and action that are centered in a shared vision, goals, and commitment to action that is grounded in shared power and resources, mutual respect, authenticity, and collaborative decision making. The State Partnerships Director will work closely with state affiliate staff and LCV state program leads. The ideal candidate is an experienced and effective leader, creative thinker, and effective collaborator and coach who has built multi-racial coalitions and/or partnerships grounded in principles of racial equity and social justice.
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.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “State Partnerships Director” in the subject line by September 17, 2023. No phone calls please.
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 reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Website: https://www.lcv.org/careers/state-partnerships-director/
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “State Partnerships Director” in the subject line by September 17, 2023. No phone calls please.
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice. Communities of color are disproportionately impacted by climate change and pollution. For this reason, racial justice and equity are inextricably linked to protecting our environment. Within the organization, we are actively building a workplace culture that demonstrates how we value equity and inclusion through more intentional and inclusive practices. We are committed to building an organization that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.