Director of Employee Experience

About the job

Job Title: Director of Employee Experience 
Department: People Department 
Location: Oakland CA, Washington DC, or Remote 
Reports To: Deputy Chief of People 
Supervises: 3-4 staff 
 
Context: At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 700 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees. 
 
Scope: The Director of Employee Experience is a critical member of the People Team and collaborates with People Operations and Employee Relations to build, maintain, and enhance a values-aligned employee lifecycle. Ensures that Sierra Club can attract and retain a highly skilled, passionate, and diverse workforce. Partners closely with People Team and cross-functional stakeholders to stand up and support people-centered programs and initiatives that foster workplace belonging and community. Works with People Team leadership to continuously build, assess, and improve employee recognition and professional development initiatives. Serves as key leader of the People Team to support organizational culture and infrastructure.

To Apply 
The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, prior conviction, arrest history, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
 
The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized groups; women; queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people. 
 
Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.
 
Applications will be accepted through Monday, October 12, 2026.