Current Openings
Operations Director
Position Overview:
Run On Climate is seeking an Operations Director to ensure smooth and efficient organizational functioning across multiple domains. This includes overseeing day-to-day operations and internal systems, legal and compliance work, human resources, and occasional support with bookkeeping and budget management. The Operations Director will play a key role in keeping Run On Climate’s work running seamlessly, improving our efficiency and effectiveness, and supporting our mission-driven initiatives.
Compensation: $23-26/hour, commensurate with experience, plus PTO and healthcare benefits.
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 35-40 hours/week
Location: Flexible/remote
Key Responsibilities:
Across all responsibilities: identify and implement efficiencies that save the organization money and time.
Operations and Administration: Lead weekly leadership meetings and manage internal communications, support budgeting and financial tracking, and handle general administrative tasks, including data entry.
Human Resources and Staff Support: Manage payroll, benefits, and staff records, facilitate evaluations and performance reviews, insurance and benefits management, support workplace policy implementation, and maintain organized systems to support staff operations and team efficiency and ensure all documentation and compliance requirements are met.
Programs and Internships: Support interns and program staff by coordinating onboarding, intern stipends, scheduling, time tracking, documentation, and school partnerships, while identifying ways to improve program efficiency and the overall participant experience.
Events and Projects: Support the operational needs of organizational events, canvasses, and special initiatives, including logistics, materials, and follow-up to ensure smooth execution.
Executive Assistance: Collaborate closely with, and provide ongoing task support to, the Executive Director to keep operations aligned with Run On Climate’s mission and evolving goals.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
2+ years of experience in administrative or operational management, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
Commitment to Run On Climate’s mission and vision.
Must have experience in Google Suite applications and basic data or CRM management.
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, team-oriented environment.
Familiarity with nonprofit compliance, HR, or legal requirements is a plus.
Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and fundraising is a plus.
Executive assistance experience is a plus.
The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.
To Apply
Please fill out our online application https://runonclimate.org/operationsdirector and email your resume and a cover letter to diana@runonclimate.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Equal Opportunity
ROC is an equal opportunity organization. We value a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ candidates, people with disabilities, and individuals from communities most impacted by climate change.
Apply Now!
Canvass Director (Summer 2026)
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Position Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
About the Role:
Lead a passionate team of canvassers to advance climate action in Vermont! As the Canvass Director, train, and manage a team of 4-10 canvassers to engage with communities, build grassroots support, and drive impactful campaigns.
Responsibilities:
Improve canvassing plans and outreach strategies.
Train, supervise, motivate, and support a team of canvassers.
Track team performance and ensure campaign goals are met.
Door to door fundraising canvassing.
Cultivate meaningful connections with community members.
Qualifications:
2+ years of canvassing or campaign leadership experience.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Passion for climate and social justice.
Compensation:
Pay based on experience, $22-$27/hr. plus bonuses and mileage reimbursement
Apply Now!
Canvass Director (Summer 2026)
Location: Evanston, IL
Position Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
About the Role:
Lead a passionate team of canvassers to advance climate action! As the Canvass Director, train, and manage a team of 4-10 canvassers to engage with communities, build grassroots support, and drive impactful campaigns.
Responsibilities:
Improve canvassing plans and outreach strategies.
Train, supervise, motivate, and support a team of canvassers.
Track team performance and ensure campaign goals are met.
Door to door fundraising canvassing.
Cultivate meaningful connections with community members.
Qualifications:
2+ years of canvassing or campaign leadership experience.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Passion for climate and social justice.
Compensation: Pay based on experience, $22-$27/hr. plus bonuses and mileage reimbursement
Apply Now!
Canvass Assistant Director (Summer 2026)
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Position Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
About the Role:
Help lead our team of dedicated canvassers to raise awareness and support for local-level climate action this summer in Vermont! As Assistant Director, you will assist the canvass director in leading a team of 4-10 canvassers by leading a crew of 2-5 canvassers each day and assisting in training, transportation, and planning.
Responsibilities:
Lead and motivate a crew of 2-5 canvassers each day
Track crew performance and make sure they’re hitting their goals.
Assist in developing canvassing plans.
Cultivate meaningful connections with community members.
Door to door fundraising canvassing.
Qualifications:
1-2 years of canvassing or team leadership experience.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Passion for climate and social justice.
Compensation:
Pay based on experience, $20-$25/hr. plus bonuses and mileage reimbursement
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Communications and Development Director
Position Overview:
Run On Climate is seeking a Communications and Development Director to lead, develop and implement our communications strategy, including the communications aspects of our development strategy and work. This role will oversee our growing digital team, expand our reach, and ensure that our message powerfully connects with communities, donors, and partners. The Communications Director will set and achieve ambitious but achievable growth goals, sharpen our public voice, and help integrate communications across organizing, policy, electoral, and fundraising work.
Compensation: $24-32/hour, commensurate with experience, plus PTO and healthcare.
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 30-40 hours/week
Location: Flexible/remote
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Coordination: Collaborate directly with our Executive Director, Board of Directors, Elections Director, Policy Director, Organizing Fellows, and Canvass Directors to ensure communications strategy is aligned with program area and overall organizational goals.
Team Leadership: Supervise and support our communications team, including our Social Media Manager, social media interns and fellows, journalism interns and fellows, and communications volunteers; provide clear direction and accountability.
Digital Growth: Drive substantial growth of our online presence, member list, and activist lists, including by using advertising across social media platforms, with clear benchmarks (e.g. growing social media following from 2,000 to 5,000 in three months).
Website & Content Management: Oversee website content, ensure regular updates, and track analytics to increase traffic (e.g. from 2,000 website visits per month to 10,000+/month).
Digital Organizing: Support our digital organizing program, driving climate action among community members in cities in which ROC is active.
Fundraising & Development: Help lead our development strategy and planning, donor communications, annual reports, and grant-related materials to help strengthen fundraising.
Messaging & Storytelling: Create compelling stories that highlight ROC’s impact, center climate justice, and resonate with supporters, media, and decision-makers.
Email communications: Build our email list and manage regular email blasts to our subscriber list, coordinating with relevant team members to ensure emails are effective, strategic and timely.
Media & Partnerships: Build relationships with reporters, partner organizations, influencers, and other relevant players to secure media coverage and increase ROC’s visibility.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
2+ years of experience in nonprofit, campaign, fundraising, or advocacy communications.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across platforms.
Strong graphic design skills and experience.
Proven ability to set and meet measurable growth goals.
Experience managing staff or interns.
Familiarity with digital tools (social media platforms, Squarespace, Canva, digital organizing software, analytics tools).
Experience supporting fundraising communications.
Experience building and running paid conversion-based digital campaigns.
Grantwriting experience desired.
Commitment to equity, climate justice, and grassroots organizing.
Background in climate and/or political work preferred.
To Apply
Please fill out our online application https://runonclimate.org/communicationsdirector and email your resume, a short cover letter, and 2 real-world samples of your communications work (such as social media posts, newsletters, annual reports, press releases, pitch decks, or other fundraising or campaign materials) to diana@runonclimate.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Equal Opportunity
ROC is an equal opportunity organization. We value a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ candidates, people with disabilities, and individuals from communities most impacted by climate change.
Apply Now!
Door-to-Door Canvasser (Summer 2026)
Location: Evanston, Illinois
Position Type: Seasonal, Part-Time
About the Role:
Join our team of dedicated canvassers to raise awareness and support for local-level climate action this summer in Evanston! As a canvasser, you will engage directly with community members to raise awareness, inspire action, and garner donations to support Run On Climate’s work advancing bold local climate solutions in communities across the country.
Canvassers have the option to work part-time (15-29 hours per week) or full-time (30-38 hours per week); please indicate your preference in your application.
Responsibilities:
Knock on doors, have meaningful conversations, and engage with Evanston residents about climate action.
Educate the public about our work.
Collect donations and/or contact information from those interested in supporting our work
Represent our mission and values with professionalism and enthusiasm in all interactions.
Work collaboratively with a team and report progress to your Canvass Director.
Qualifications:
Passion for climate action and social justice.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Positive attitude and ability to engage respectfully with diverse audiences.
Comfort working outdoors and traveling within Evanston and surrounding communities.
Previous canvassing, customer service, or fundraising experience is a plus but not required.
Compensation:
Pay based on experience, $17-22/hr. plus bonuses and mileage reimbursement
Apply Now!
Door-to-Door Canvasser (Summer 2026)
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Position Type: Seasonal, Part-Time or Full-Time
About the Role:
Join our team of dedicated canvassers to raise awareness and support for local-level climate action this summer in Vermont! As a canvasser, you will engage directly with community members to raise awareness, inspire action, and garner donations to support Run On Climate’s work advancing bold local climate solutions in communities across the country.
Canvassers have the option to work part-time (15-29 hours per week) or full-time (30-38 hours per week); please indicate your preference in your application.
Responsibilities:
Knock on doors, have meaningful conversations, and engage with Vermont residents about climate action.
Educate the public about our work.
Collect donations and/or contact information from those interested in supporting our work
Represent our mission and values with professionalism and enthusiasm in all interactions.
Work collaboratively with a team and report progress to your Canvass Director.
Qualifications:
Passion for climate action and social justice.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Positive attitude and ability to engage respectfully with diverse audiences.
Comfort working outdoors and traveling within Vermont communities.
Previous canvassing, customer service, or fundraising experience is a plus but not required.
Compensation:
Pay based on experience, $17-22/hr. plus bonuses and mileage reimbursement