Jobs at Sierra Club

Leads organization-wide operations, including safety and security, enterprise risk management, insurance, facilities, contracts, procurement, travel and expense programs, policies, and business continuity. Oversees physical infrastructure, emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, compliance, vendor relationships, budgets, and operational improvements. Manages and develops the Operations team, collaborates across departments, presents risk recommendations to leadership and the board, and ensures efficient, equitable, and cost-effective organizational processes.

Provides organization-wide legal counsel on contracts, compliance, governance, intellectual property, real estate, risk management, records retention, legal claims, and litigation. Drafts and negotiates agreements, develops contracting procedures, advises staff and volunteers, conducts legal research, manages outside counsel, and supports the General Counsel across business and operational matters.

Legal interns support environmental and public interest litigation through legal research, factual investigation, written memoranda, public records requests, document review, discovery, and court attendance. They research potential litigation, collaborate with Sierra Club attorneys, and participate in legal team meetings. Candidates must be current JD students with exceptional writing, research, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills, plus an interest in environmental or public interest law.