Global Lead – Partnerships and Networks

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +12 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the development of a network strategy for partners, allies, and local groups, specifically tailored to context and campaign priorities.

• Establish systems for tracking, evaluating, and reporting on network health, volunteer engagement, and leadership development.

• Integrate global and regional insights into global mobilization planning.

• Build and sustain strategic relationships within the climate movement ecosystem and institutions.

• Provide line management for two Regional Network Coordinators.

• Foster work and relationships with both existing and new 350 affiliates.

• Promote cross-regional collaboration, sharing lessons, tactics, and political insights.

• Align regional network activities with 350.org’s global strategy, campaign priorities, and organizational standards.

• Develop mechanisms to share learnings, best practices, and innovations.

• Ensure effective communication among local groups, Network Coordinators, national organizers, and the global team.

• Oversee cross-country network mobilization projects.

• Integrate JEDI principles into network organizing, training, and campaigning.

• Act as the budget holder for the Partnerships and Networks Team.

• Contribute to fundraising efforts and engage with donors.

• Represent 350.org in both internal and external forums.

• Support 350.org’s mission as organizational needs arise.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of senior-level experience in organizing or movement-building, preferably in the climate sector.

• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in people management.

• Significant lived and work experience in the majority world.

• Proven experience in building, enhancing, and scaling volunteer-led or grassroots networks in the majority world / Global South.

• Strong knowledge and experience within the global climate movement.

• Ability to navigate sensitive relationships and topics where opinions may differ.

• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

• Capability to manage conflict and drive internal changes through persuasion, learning, dialogue, and accountability practices.

• Extensive experience in managing and coaching staff remotely from diverse backgrounds.

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement organizing and campaigning strategies that yield measurable impact.

• Strong networking and coalition-building abilities.

• Proficiency in cultivating and establishing partnerships with donors, external partners, media, and other stakeholders.

• Knowledge and experience in applying JEDI principles in campaigning and organizing contexts.

• Basic understanding of digital organizing and the use of data to inform strategy.

• Exceptional project management, facilitation, communication, and intercultural skills.

• Ability to balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently within a remote, international team.

• Comfort in a fast-paced and resource-constrained environment.

• Fluency in English.

• Legal authorization to work for any employer in the country of residence.

• Employment visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position with a 36-hour workweek.

• Two all-staff breaks each year.

• High-quality health insurance, subject to location.

• Retirement planning benefits, depending on location.

• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for U.S. employees.