Description

Remote-based in the US, with a preference for Washington, DC.

Overview

GoodPower works to unlock the enormous economic potential of the energy transition—more affordable energy bills, better and more abundant jobs, healthier food, economic security for families and farmers, and a better economy that works for all of us.

We operate at the intersection of digital media, smart tech, elections, and renewable energy advocacy. We aim to reach millions of people annually with our work to: lower costs and create jobs, shift culture to transform beliefs and behaviors, and accelerate the deployment of decarbonized technologies.

At GoodPower, we are building a team of talented, driven doers who thrive in fast-paced, mission-oriented environments. We value problem solvers who combine strategic thinking with an orientation toward action. We seek collaborative leaders who can inspire and develop others. Our people are eager to innovate, adapt, and scale efforts that can transform the renewable energy economy and strengthen democracy.

Job Summary

The National Field Director will serve as the strategic architect of GoodPower’s field operations nationwide. This role requires a seasoned organizing strategist with extensive campaign experience, keen political acumen, and the ability to build and lead a high-performing team across multiple states.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and implementing integrated field programs that span issue-based and electoral campaigns, while also building a durable volunteer infrastructure. They will be responsible for developing and executing ambitious state strategies, coaching and managing field staff, and ensuring every component of GoodPower’s organizing work is high-impact, metrics-driven, and aligned with organizational priorities.

This is a director role requiring exceptional judgment, leadership presence, operational rigor, and a demonstrated commitment to recruiting, training, and empowering a core demographic of youth (18-34) in renewable energy advocacy and electoral engagement. 

Compensation

Annual salary range: $110-130,000, commensurate with experience.
Generous benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b retirement savings plan, Vacation, Sabbatical, Paid Parental Leave, 2 Floating Holidays, 2 Community Service Floating Holidays, sick time, two weeks of full-staff time off (July 4 week and Christmas-New Years week) and 13 observed holidays.
GoodPower is an equal-opportunity employer that highly values staff diversity.

This description reflects GoodPower’s assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. GoodPower retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. GoodPower has a zero-tolerance standard for abuse and inappropriate behavior by staff members.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and dynamic organizer with a deep understanding of grassroots movement building, policy advocacy, electoral strategy, and legislative sessions.

• 8+ years of experience in grassroots organizing, field management, and electoral campaigns, with a proven track record of scaling large volunteer programs.
• Extensive experience designing and executing organizing programs focused on electoral engagement and renewable energy policy advocacy.
• Strong understanding of national and state elections, legislative processes, and political power mapping to influence renewable energy policy.
• Demonstrated success in managing diverse field teams and ensuring the execution of complex multi-state campaigns.
• High-level strategic thinker with experience developing winning campaigns to pass or block legislation at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Deep understanding of digital and in-person organizing strategies, including voter outreach, town halls, public testimony, and issue-based advocacy.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple workstreams, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze and optimize organizing strategies using data and performance metrics.
• Expertise in relational organizing, volunteer recruitment, and leadership development using Ladder of Engagement and Snowflake Model frameworks.
• Exceptional ability to build coalitions and partnerships, particularly with environmental, youth, labor, and frontline community groups.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across a broad spectrum of backgrounds.
• Adaptive and creative problem solver, capable of pivoting strategies to meet emerging challenges.