Executive Committee Nominations

When you join the ExCom, you're not just giving your time—you're gaining invaluable skills and experiences. The Sierra Club is committed to investing in its leaders, and we offer a wide range of support through our national organization to help you succeed.

By stepping into this role, you'll have the chance to explore areas of your passion and talents or develop new skills! You’ll be well-supported by long-time environmental leaders right here in Kentucky as well as experienced chapter and national support staff. Opportunities include:

• Digital Tools & Platforms – There are opportunities to train and build skills with some of the best digital organizing tools in the environmental movement, helping you amplify your impact.
• Communication & Outreach – Opportunities to build your skills in messaging, media engagement, and public speaking to effectively advocate for our mission.
• Fundraising & Resource Development – Opportunities to gain hands-on experience in financial stewardship and campaign fundraising, with guidance from seasoned leaders and national partners.
• Organizing & Campaign Strategy – Opportunities to deepen your understanding of how to build power, engage communities, and move the needle on critical environmental issues.

You'll also be joining something much bigger than just our Kentucky Chapter. With 64 chapters across the country, chapters are the place-based networks that serve as the organizing home for Sierra Club programs and the incubators of new grassroots initiatives. By stepping into this role, you'll become part of a community of thousands of grassroots leaders who are championing the work of the Sierra Club in their local communities and states. This means the Sierra Club offers you the chance to connect with and learn from experienced leaders and activists across the state and the country who are ready to offer guidance and collaboration.

In short, by giving your time and energy, you will have the opportunity to gain leadership skills, professional connections, and the deep satisfaction of shaping the future of our Chapter and our movement.

We are seeking candidates to fill four at-large seats on the Kentucky Chapter ExCom. This is a working committee, and all members are expected to devote regular time and energy. We are looking for members who are:

• A current Sierra Club Kentucky Chapter member 
• Dedicated to the purposes and goals of the Sierra Club
• Committed to Sierra Club's values of equity, inclusion and justice and the Jemez Principles of Democratic Organizing
• Able to think strategically, politically, and creatively about a range of environmental issues
• Able and willing to accept the legal and fiduciary responsibilities of an ExCom member

As a member of the ExCom, you'll be a vital part of a team that provides leadership and vision for the Kentucky Chapter. Responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership – Help set the direction of the Chapter, participate in long-range planning, and provide leadership and vision.
• Governance – Attend Executive Committee and General meetings, and accept the legal and fiduciary responsibilities of an ExCom member.
• Advocacy & Education – Lead and provide educational training and/or conservation opportunities to the general membership.
• Financial Stewardship – Actively assist in fundraising activities or contribute financially to ensure the Chapter's financial stability and solvency.
• Community Building – Promote the Outings Program and contribute a sense of camaraderie and teamwork.
• Mission-Driven Action – Understand and promote the mission of the Sierra Club, and monitor, question, and evaluate club activities.

If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we want to hear from you! Please fill out the form to contact our Nomination Committee. A committee member will then reach out to you to answer any questions you may have and discuss this exciting opportunity.