Field Organizer

Sierra Watch seeks a passionate conservation advocate to recruit and mobilize public support for our work to protect the natural resources, mountain communities, and timeless values of the Tahoe Sierra.

Who We Are

Founded in 2001, Sierra Watch has built a remarkable record in Sierra conservation, spearheading the long-term effort to protect Tahoe’s Martis Valley, playing the lead role in defending Donner Summit, and turning back Vegas-style development in Olympic Valley to keep Tahoe Truckee True.

This is a unique opportunity to engage local communities in defending mountain culture and to work where you play.

What You’ll Do

The Field Organizer will lead grassroots outreach in Tahoe-Truckee communities and build online engagement, mobilizing our shared love of the mountains into effective conservation campaigns.

It’s a full-time job with a flexible schedule and generous benefits, located in a field office in the Tahoe-Truckee Region with support from Sierra Watch headquarters in Nevada City, California.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate has professional organizing or equivalent experience and has demonstrated leadership in proactively setting priorities and following through independently.

The position demands excellence in strategic communications, enthusiasm for empowering others to take action, and a passion for the places and people of the Sierra Nevada.

Relevant skills include experience with digital advocacy platforms, creativity in social media content, effectiveness in retail recruitment.

Position description

The Sierra Watch Field Organizer plays a leadership role in recruiting and mobilizing grassroots involvement in our work to protect the natural resources, mountain communities, and timeless values of the Tahoe Sierra. Responsibilities include:

• representing Sierra Watch in the Tahoe-Truckee community;
• conducting outreach and grassroots recruitment;
• creating content;
• reaching new audiences and engaging existing supporters on social media; and
• organizing outreach events and community forums.