Sarah Clark
Denver,CO
Summary
Results-oriented leader who works well under pressure both individually and as part of a team. Exceptional management, interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Organizer
Sierra Club
Denver, CO
12.2019 - Current
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
- Co-creator, Colorado advocacy workshop series and volunteer engagement toolkit.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Colorado co-lead on equity initiatives.
- Trained effective social change leaders to run strategic campaigns.
Statewide Organizing Manager
One Colorado
Denver, CO
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Organized and managed large scale events.
- Facilitating coalition and staff meetings.
- Created strategic campaign plans, work plans and budgets.
- Overseeing and implementing grassroots community organizing
- Created and managed the Colorado Equality Coalition.
Legislative Aide
Colorado State Senate- Kerry Donovan
Denver, CO
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Worked directly with government officials, small businesses and constituents across seven counties to promote policy concepts.
- Conducted extensive legislative research, tracking and community outreach.
- Created fact sheets, talking points, social media communications, newsletter content and press releases.
Campaign Field Director
Jeffco United
Lakewood, CO
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Organized and helped recruit 1,500 + volunteers and onboarded them into the distributed organizing campaign.
- Coordinated and reported on progress to multiple stakeholders and organizations.
Education
Armbrust Real Estate Institute
Denver, CO05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Ethnic Studies
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO05.2016
Skills
- Community organizing engagement
- Public education on complex legal issues
- Creating outreach materials (emails, phone scripts, canvassing maps)
- Meeting facilitation
- Database management
- Graphic design
- Digital ad project management
- Building measurable goals strategic planning
Timeline
Lead Organizer
Sierra Club
12.2019 - Current
Statewide Organizing Manager
One Colorado
09.2017 - 12.2019
Legislative Aide
Colorado State Senate- Kerry Donovan
01.2016 - 05.2017
Campaign Field Director
Jeffco United
05.2015 - 11.2015
Armbrust Real Estate Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Ethnic Studies
University of Colorado Denver