How to apply for Regional Campaign Manager, Southwest

About Greenlight America

Greenlight America is a grassroots mobilization hub founded in 2023 that supports local groups working to get clean energy projects built. It has helped advance roughly 15 gigawatts of clean power to the grid, about 10 times the size of the Hoover Dam. The organization operates remotely and focuses on state and local campaigns.

About the role

The Regional Campaign Manager leads Greenlight America's campaigns for clean energy projects in New Mexico, Utah, or Colorado. The role involves developing campaign strategies, supporting partner organizations, cultivating volunteer leaders, and tracking deliverables to mobilize grassroots support. This position is remote and full-time, reporting to the Regional Campaigns Director.

A typical day

A typical day might involve meeting with partner organizations to plan campaign activities, developing strategy documents, and checking in with volunteer leaders. You could also spend time tracking deliverables and preparing reports for the Regional Campaigns Director.

Who Greenlight America is looking for

• Has a blend of skills in strategic planning, organizing, communications, lobbying, and coalition management.
• Is a multi-disciplinary campaigner who can lead campaigns across a region.
• Is willing to continually learn and approaches challenges with a flexible, creative mindset.
• Has experience supporting partner organizations and cultivating volunteer leadership.

Tips for this application

• Highlight any experience you have with clean energy projects or grassroots campaigns in the Southwest, especially in NM, UT, or CO.
• Show your ability to develop campaign strategies and track deliverables by giving concrete examples from past roles.
• Emphasize your experience with coalition management and lobbying, as these are key skills for this role.
• Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in your approach to challenges, as the job description specifically mentions this.
• Make sure your application clearly states your location, as the role is remote but restricted to NM, UT, or CO.

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your experience in strategic planning and organizing for clean energy or similar campaigns.', 'Concrete examples of how you have supported partner organizations and cultivated volunteer leaders.', 'Your ability to manage multiple deliverables and track progress across a region.', 'Why you are interested in working remotely for a grassroots mobilization hub focused on clean energy.']

Research before applying

• Learn about Greenlight America's past campaigns and the 15 gigawatts of clean power they have advanced.
• Research the clean energy projects and local groups in NM, UT, or CO that Greenlight America might support.
• Understand the role of grassroots mobilization in getting clean energy projects built at the local level.
• Check if Greenlight America has any public reports or news articles about their campaigns and impact.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you would develop a campaign strategy for a clean energy project in a specific Southwest community.
• Your experience with coalition management and how you handle conflicting interests among partners.
• A time you had to adapt a campaign approach due to changing circumstances.
• How you track and report on campaign deliverables to ensure goals are met.
• Your understanding of the clean energy landscape in NM, UT, or CO and the challenges local groups face.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Not tailoring your application to show experience in the Southwest region, especially NM, UT, or CO.
• Focusing only on one skill (e.g., organizing) without showing the multi-disciplinary blend required.
• Ignoring the remote nature of the role and not confirming your ability to work remotely from one of the specified states.