Regional Campaign Manager (NY & NJ)

Regional Campaign Manager
Reports to Regional Campaigns Director, East. Start Date: ASAP. Salary Range: $75,000–$100,000. Location: Remote in New York or New Jersey.

Position Overview
Greenlight America is the leading grassroots campaign force powering the nation’s clean energy transition at the local level. Founded in 2023, we support local organizations and volunteers working to get clean energy projects built in their communities. In the past two years we have advanced roughly 15 gigawatts of clean power to the grid, approximately 10x the size of the Hoover Dam.

The Regional Campaign Manager leads Greenlight America’s campaigns for clean energy projects across their assigned region. They develop campaign strategies, support partner organizations, cultivate the leadership of volunteers, and track deliverables to ensure that Greenlight America effectively mobilizes grassroots support for clean energy projects.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

Lead campaigns for clean energy projects and ordinances in the assigned region, working with partner organizations and local leaders to mobilize volunteers and win siting approvals for clean energy, primarily at the local level.

Develop campaign plans, including goals, strategies, and tactical timelines, in collaboration with partners.

Track campaign milestones and seize opportunities.

Provide support to partner organizations and volunteer leaders by conducting regular check‑in calls, hosting training sessions, and creating advocacy materials.

Work with other campaign staff on shared resources for Greenlight America’s campaign hub model.

Build relationships with organizations in the assigned region, including but not limited to environmental, labor, faith, farming, social justice, and business groups, in collaboration with Greenlight America’s partnerships team.

Oversee grant agreements with partner organizations and ensure deliverables are met; engage in regular reporting of campaign data.

Work with consultants and manage campaign budgets.

May occasionally take on campaigns outside of the assigned region.

Compensation and Benefits
The base annual salary range for this position is $75,000–$100,000. The benefits package includes 100% employer‑paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance; unlimited paid time off; a monthly technology stipend; and retirement contributions through 401(k) and Roth plans.

Placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s years of relevant professional experience.

Experience and Qualifications

3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in grassroots organizing, issue advocacy, community engagement, political campaigns, coalition management, or similar.

Successful track record of achieving ambitious campaign outcomes, especially at the local level.

Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Experience working with partner organizations and volunteers; willingness to meet people where they are and build alliances across the political spectrum.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with comfort talking to people at all levels of expertise and seniority.

Experience with digital campaigning tools and tactics.

Willingness to think creatively, take risks, objectively evaluate results, and iterate in a fast‑paced environment.

Passion for accelerating the clean energy transition.

Diversity and Equity in Opportunity
Greenlight Action is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and an anti‑racist organization that prohibits discrimination in its governance, programs, and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from public assistance or any other non‑merit based factor. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and members of other historically and presently disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our goal is a work experience that has meaning and impact on the world and on our professional lives, and a workplace where you can feel supported and proud. You can learn more about us at greenlightamerica.org.

This position also supports Greenlight Action, an affiliated 501(c)(4) organization. While motivated by the same core values, Greenlight Action and Greenlight America operate independently of one another and each organization has its own board of directors.

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