About Us

Driven by a passion to solve the climate crisis, The Sunrise Project is a team of experienced change-makers with a mission to scale social movements to drive the global transition beyond fossil fuels. With programs and staff in Australia, and affiliated programs and staff in Europe, and the US, we have developed a unique model of grant making and campaigning that supports networks of organisations to drive powerful change towards our mission. 

We have a dynamic and nimble organisational culture. We’re serious about supporting our people to thrive as we tackle the urgent climate challenge.

We believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives will help us build stronger strategies, teams and movements. We take the broadest possible view of diversity and encourage First Nations people, people of colour, people living outside of cities, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA+ people to apply. We are continually working on becoming a better workplace for everyone. You can read our commitment to this work here. 

About The Program

The auto sector is a major source of emissions and as the EV transition accelerates, lifecycle emissions are shifting from the tailpipe to the carbon-intensive supply chain, in particular steel, aluminum, and battery minerals. In addition to being major sources of emissions, these supply chains are also sources of environmental destruction and human rights abuses. 

The Sunrise Project’s Auto Program works on both the EV transition and the automotive supply chain.

About The Role

The role focuses on the  automotive supply chain, and works alongside a growing network of partners to lead digital strategies and execution for the Lead the Charge campaign and coalition in order to pressure the automotive industry to transform its supply chains so that they are fossil-free, equitable and sustainable. 

We support networks of organisations to work together to achieve outcomes that would not be possible by individual organisations acting alone. We expect all roles at Sunrise to actively support the capacity building of these networks and partner organisations. 

• Location: Global, with a preference for those located in timezones of the Americas, Europe or Africa. An eligible candidate must have full working rights in the country in which they are applying to work from. Remote working optional.  The Sunrise Project will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.

About You

You’re an experienced digital campaigner proficient in conceiving, creating and implementing effective digital strategies to win campaigns. You have a knack for telling simple, powerful stories that synthesize complex issues and inspire people to take action online. You enjoy coming up with innovative online ideas to engage people and shift narratives. While you’re skilled at developing comprehensive digital strategies to achieve campaign goals, , you also enjoy the nitty gritty of implementation, using various digital tools to be able to communicate how and where most people can affect change. You have a strong working knowledge of social media platforms and analytics, along with a creative eye for organic growth. 

You’re a team player with the ability to work effectively across multiple time zones within a coalition environment to support diverse partner groups and maximize our collective impact. You love to learn about new issues and develop new skills, for both digital and offline campaigning.   

You’re passionate about solving the climate crisis, have a strong commitment to climate justice and keen to be part of a dedicated team working to eliminate fossil fuels, environmental harms and human rights abuses from auto supply chains, and to support social and climate justice movements to create real change. 

Key Responsibilities

The Digital Campaigner will collaborate with the Senior Strategist, other Sunrise project campaign leads and network partners on overall campaign strategy development and will then be responsible for execution of the digital components of the strategy,  leading digital work in three main areas:

Manages Lead the Charge social media platforms, website, and other key communications channels:

• Works with the Sunrise team and partner organizations to develop and test tailored communications materials that reach a variety of audiences on different platforms.

• Creates (or hires and oversees consultants/contractors/agencies to create) on-brand, impactful communications materials for social and digital media, including blogs, short videos, infographics, website updates, and other digital assets

• Writes professional, on-brand content for social media and the website, framing the content for different platforms based on audience and tone, and leveraging breaking news and other key campaign flashpoints across various platforms. 

• Aligns own work with Sunrise’s  mission, values and OKRs, monitoring risks to deliverables and working collaboratively on risk mitigation strategies. 

Manages, implements, and reports on a digital campaigning strategy to influence automakers and other priority stakeholders (e.g. investors): 

• Works with the team and partner organizations to implement a sophisticated paid advertising strategy through social media platforms, search engines, and other digital ad platforms/channels to influence employees and shareholders of priority automakers, as well as other relevant stakeholders necessary to achieve this goal.

• Tracks and analyses digital metrics to measure success and identify key lessons from campaigns and projects — and uses those metrics to share learnings and recommendations with digital and non-digital campaigners alike to help teams strengthen future work.

Supports the broader Lead the Charge network of partners: 

• Provides digital communications materials and support for core network partners who lead on campaigns for key targets, including by amplifying their work so that they can achieve maximum impact. 

• Works with network partners to build out their digital capacity and strategies; including by working with Sunrise strategists to review grants that have digital capacity in them and by identifying new partners that can expand the strategic digital capacity of our overall network. 

Required skills, knowledge and experience    

• Experience in a similar  mid-level digital campaigning or organizing; or similar role including grassroots, volunteer or other life experience.

• Proven ability of dreaming up, preparing and executing creative and effective digital communication strategies across a range of digital tools, such as content management systems, email, social media, SEO and SEM;

• Strong experience running social media channels and campaigns, particularly on Twitter and LinkedIn, including audience mapping, creating and distributing content, scheduling posts, building followers, and assessing impact.

• Strong digital advertising experience ie LinkedIn, Twitter, Google.

• Excellent writing and editing skills with experience writing for digital applications, communicating complex issues and inspiring people to take action. 

• An eye for design and experience creating graphics for social media (eg, using Canva) and overseeing or working with contractors / consultants for the creation of more complex digital assets (videos, infographics, website content, etc.). 

• Solid experience managing and analysing data to inform campaign strategies. 

• Ability to work collaboratively within coalitions to deliver integrated campaigns using a range of digital platforms

• Good project and time management skills

• A passion for action on the climate crisis and a strong commitment to social justice.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience   

• Experience working on the auto sector and/or issues related to auto supply chains - e.g. heavy industry decarbonization, mining impacts, workers’ rights, and Indigenous Peoples’ rights. 

• Graphic design and video editing skills e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or PremierPro. 

• Experience training and mentoring others in digital campaigning

• Experience with newsletter platforms. 

Job requirements

• You must have full working rights for the country in which you will be employed.  The Sunrise Project is unable to sponsor applicants for employment visas.

• Employment background checks may be required.

• Attend local in person partner actions.

• Intermittent travel with advanced notice may be required.

• COVID-19 vaccinations may apply in accordance with local legislation and/or Sunrise policy

How Sunrise supports its staff

The Sunrise Project is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. We have the following in place to help us achieve that, noting that benefits listed may vary in accordance with the Professional Employment Organisation (PEO) we engage with for this role.

• Statutory benefits and entitlements of the country/province in which you are employed.

• Sunrise may provide additional benefits, where in-country entitlements are less than our standard package, where applicable including:

• Generous paid leave provisions: Birthday Leave, Solidarity & Community Leave, Cultural Leave (Floating public holidays), Gifted Leave over Christmas/New Year, Life Leave, FDV Leave, Parental Leave ( gender-neutral & inclusive of all types of families, incl. Parental Return To Work & Keeping In Touch Program)

• A range of allowances/support:

  • Workspace Benefits 

  • Shared Office

  • Internet/data & zoom phone

  • Higher duties

Additionally, our offering includes:

• Staff Engagement Program (e.g. Buddy Program, Brain Days)

• Learning & Development Program incl. a professional development budget for you

• VIDA - An AI tool to support your health and wellbeing.

• Coaching and management support with regular 1:1 meetings

• Performance reviews and feedback to support you and the team to reflect and grow

• A co-developed initial 3 mth workplan to set goals & provide clarity on your new  role 

How to apply for this job

We recognize that racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, classism and other forms of discrimination creates structural barriers that impact opportunities to formal education and experience. When assessing candidates we look at more than the jobs you've been paid to do but the range of ways you've picked up skills and knowledge throughout your life. This is why we assess candidates on how well they respond to application questions. Please do not write a cover letter.