Director of Civic Engagement

Status: Exempt         

Reports to: Executive Director 

Positions reporting to this position: Lehigh Valley Civic Engagement Coordinator, Allegheny Civic Engagement Coordinator, Philadelphia Civic Engagement Coordinator, Erie Civic Engagement Coordinator, South Central Civic Engagement Coordinator

Conservation Voters of PA is the statewide political voice for the environment. We elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices, advocate for strong environmental policies, and hold our elected officials accountable to safeguard the health of our communities, the beauty of our state, and the strength of our economy.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) efforts matter to CVPA because pollution and the impacts of climate change disproportionately impact communities of color. Yet our state constitution establishes clean air, water, and land as a right of ALL Pennsylvanians - not just those with the most power, influence, money, or education. Leaders in frontline communities, which are often communities of color, have been doing climate justice work for decades, and people of color are passionate supporters of environmental policy change. CVPA can and must learn from and follow these communities, while leveraging our strengths and connections when asked in order to help ensure that those most impacted communities are at and heard at the decision-making table.

Position Description

CVPA’s Director of Civic Engagement will manage and lead the team of joint Civic Engagement Coordinators and Mobilizers in each region so that collectively, we can accomplish environmental, legislative, and political wins across Pennsylvania. This primarily includes year-round issue advocacy work that builds grassroots power to defend against anti-environmental and anti-democracy attacks.

This is a joint position that will also work with our strategic partner, PennFuture, a 501c3 organization. 

Position Responsibilities 

General

• Build and implement an effective and versatile organizing program designed to carry out the goals and deliverables focused on long term environmental and pro-democracy wins 
• Collaborate with various internal and external programs and partners to establish a cohesive organizing program.
• Train, motivate, and empower our Civic Engagement team members to engage in their communities, and build strong organizing relationships with coalition partners and volunteers.
• Develop and test effective new organizing and mobilizing strategies, tactics, and tools that engage our communities and leaders.
• Hold training sessions for our Civic Engagement team to expand their field skills and tactical capability.
• Support the organizing team in identifying and developing relationships with organizations and leaders who can become effective partners in campaigns.

Management & Reporting

• Oversee and perform employee reviews for the following positions on the civic engagement team: Lehigh Valley Civic Engagement Coordinator, Philadelphia Civic Engagement Coordinator, Erie Civic Engagement Coordinator, South Central Civic Engagement Coordinator, Allegheny Civic Engagement Coordinator, and Allegheny Civic Engagement Mobilizer.
• Hold Civic Engagement team members accountable to set goals and metrics as defined by CVPA’s and PennFuture’s programs.
• Create quarterly reports detailing the Civic Engagement Team’s accomplishments.
• Coordinate data analysis and data management practices across CVPA, PennFuture, Climate Action Team, and other key relevant partners.  
• Establish and hold the Civic Engagement programming accountable to a budget.
• Report to the Executive Director at CVPA and the Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff at PennFuture to ensure that expectations are being met.

Political

• Work with CVPA’s Political and Legislative Director to plan and manage Civic Engagement team members’ political activities to win campaigns across Pennsylvania.
• Work with Civic Engagement team members to provide any politically relevant local intel to both the Political and Legislative Director and the Executive Director.

Policy

• Connect Civic Engagement team members to the Government Affairs team on the policy knowledge needed for relevant projects.
• Manage ongoing list of policy priorities in each Civic Engagement team members’ regions.
• Develop working knowledge of local and county environmental policy issues from Civic Engagement team members.

Fundraising 

• Work with the Executive Director and Director of Development to fundraise towards programming, including providing relevant information for grant proposals and pitching work to funders.
• Work with Civic Engagement team members to identify top-tier prospective donors in each region to introduce to the Executive Director.
• Help identify grant opportunities and draft proposals to help fund the Civic Engagement Program.

Communications 

• Create, review, and approve messaging, scripts, and other communications that bolster the Civic Engagement programming, in coordination with our Communications staff and other relevant departments. 
• Work with Communications staff to highlight success stories from the Civic Engagement Program.
• Increase CVPA’s visibility in each region by managing Civic Engagement team members’ tabling schedule, speaking engagements, op-eds, and digital content.

Community Building 

• Serve on relevant coalitions and regional initiatives as needed.
• Provide guidance as Civic Engagement team members plan volunteer and community building activities in their regions.
• Pitch in when needed to help Civic Engagement team members meet their deliverables and goals.

The following skills and experience are preferred for the successful applicant:

• Demonstrated commitment to Conservation Voters of PA's racial justice and equity initiatives through building relationships with BIPOC and environmental justice allies and embodying cultural competencies that reflect a nuanced understanding of racial justice and institutional inequity. Familiarity with the challenges faced by communities of color in environmental engagement is essential in this role.

Position Requirements: This is a full-time position based in Pennsylvania. Evening and weekend hours are required, along with travel throughout the state. Mileage and/or required travel-related expenses will be reimbursed pursuant to CVPA policy and as required by applicable law. 

Salary and Benefits: $75,000 to $95,000 commensurate on experience. Benefits include medical and dental coverage; 401K with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; life insurance; and short- and long-term disability coverage.

To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@conservationpa.org with “Director of Civic Engagement” in the subject line by June 21, 2026. No calls please.

Conservation Voters of PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a just, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply. CVPA celebrates diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; religion; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; disability; association or relationship with a person with a disability; use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals; familial status; veteran status; pregnancy or related condition; having a GED rather than a high school diploma; or any other basis protected by law. CVPA’s hiring and employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

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