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Sierra Club California is hiring a Deputy Chapter Director, a senior leadership role based in Sacramento that helps advance our statewide strategy, strengthen our campaign execution, and support the staff-and-volunteer power we need to win in California’s fast-paced political landscape. If you (or someone you know) has the blend of values-driven leadership, policy/campaign instincts, and operational follow-through this moment demands, we’d love to see an application. 

Why this role matters right now

California is at a critical environmental moment. The decisions made here, on clean energy, transportation, water, forests, industrial pollution, and conservation will shape what becomes possible across our state. This job is for someone who can help turn big goals into durable outcomes and not just reacting to the news cycle, but building the strategy, relationships, systems, and team culture that produce long-term victories. 

At Sierra Club, we’re committed to a healthy climate future rooted in environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice, and we work with the understanding that these issues are interconnected. 

What the Deputy Chapter Director will do

The Deputy Chapter Director is responsible for advancing Sierra Club California’s statewide objectives through policy advocacy, campaign management, and organizational leadership. Their main responsibility includes overseeing priority legislative and regulatory campaigns, while aligning with Sierra Club national priorities and 2030 goals. 

Key parts of the job include: 

• Lead and develop a team (supervising 3–6 staff), supporting accountability, growth, and a collaborative, inclusive culture 
• Translate strategy into execution, partnering with the Chapter Director and policy/organizing leaders to plan, run, and evaluate campaigns 
• Drive alignment across Sierra Club in California, helping connect chapters, staff, and volunteers with each other and with national teams 
• Provide operational oversight (budgets, grants, compliance, reporting, and smart resource allocation) 
• Represent Sierra Club California externally building working relationships and supporting advocacy and communications, including Spanish-language press where relevant 

Who should apply

We’re looking for a leader who can hold both the big picture and the day-to-day someone who can coach a team, manage complexity, collaborate across lines, and move work forward with clarity and care.

The posting highlights strengths like: operationalizing equity; strong interpersonal and written/oral communication; compassionate, effective supervision; complex project management; and experience influencing policy or creating systemic change in a fast-moving environment. 

Role details

• Location: Sacramento, CA (on-site), with required travel 
• Reports to: Chapter Director 
• Supervises: 3–6 staff 
• Salary range: $105,000–$115,000 annually, plus benefits and 401(k) 

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If you’re interested, please apply through the job posting. And even if you’re not applying, sharing this with one strong candidate could make a huge difference for our work in 2026 and beyond.