Senior Director, Climate & Rights
Quick answer
Greenpeace USA is hiring a hybrid (DC-based preferred) Senior Director, Climate & Rights paying $144,000-$165,600 to provide strategic leadership and integration for their climate and democracy campaign portfolios.
- Role
- Senior Director, Climate & Rights
- Organization
- Greenpeace USA
- Location
- Washington, D.C. (with options for CA, NY, NJ, MA)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $144,000 - $165,600
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
Greenpeace USA is seeking a strategic and values-driven Senior Director of Climate & Rights to lead and integrate the organization's climate and democracy campaign portfolios. This leadership role involves managing key campaign directors, fostering organizational alignment, and representing the organization in external movement spaces. The position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in high-stakes campaigning and movement-based leadership. This is a one-year contract position designed to address the intersectional challenges of climate change, civic rights, and democratic integrity.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic direction for the integrated Climate & Rights campaign portfolio.
- Directly manage and coach the Climate Campaign Director and Democracy Campaign Director.
- Partner with Development leadership to support fundraising and donor narrative development.
- Ensure campaign strategies are aligned across legal, communications, and operational departments.
- Represent Greenpeace USA externally to allies, partners, and global network leaders.
What it takes
- 10+ years of senior leadership experience in climate, democracy, or human rights organizations.
- Demonstrated experience managing senior leaders and complex, multi-issue portfolios.
- Strong strategic judgment with experience managing campaign budgets and high-priority projects.
- Proven track record in public engagement, mobilization, and coalition building.
- Deep commitment to social, racial, and environmental justice.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K matching, generous vacation and leave policies, paid sabbatical after five years, and transportation/biking subsidies.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid position, preferably based in Washington, D.C., though candidates in California, New York, New Jersey, or Massachusetts will be considered.
What is the compensation for this role?
The anticipated starting salary for this position is between $144,000 and $165,600, commensurate with experience.
What kind of experience is required for this senior director role?
Candidates must have at least 10 years of senior leadership experience in climate, democracy, or movement-based organizations, with a proven ability to manage senior staff and complex campaign portfolios.
How can I apply for this position?
You can apply via the Greenpeace USA careers page; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
How to apply
Apply directly on Greenpeace USA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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