Organizers for America - Recent Job Postshttp://organizersforamerica.orgOrganizers for Americaen-usWed, 10 Mar 2010 14:17:06 -0600Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:17:06 -0600Copyright 2010 Organizers for AmericaKing Cow Central RSS Feed Generator (kingcow.com)Health Care Advocate @ Vermont Public Interest Research GroupTue, 09 Mar 10 14:30:46 -0600http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1449http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1449Organization Name: Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Website: www.vpirg.org/
Location: 141 Main St., Ste. 6, Montpelier, VT 05602 View Google Map
Job Post Date: 09 Mar 2010
Job Terms: Full Time
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description

VPIRG is looking for an exceptional advocate to join in our fight for high quality, affordable health care for all Vermonters. Regardless of what happens in the federal health care debate, there’s lots to be done right here to keep Vermont a leader in progressive health care policy. We’re working to pass major reforms that will provide health care security and stability for hard-working Vermonters, and we’re taking on the health insurance lobby to do it. This is the ideal position for an experienced advocate looking to take on a hot issue in a state that’s willing to lead. While specific health care policy experience is a plus, it’s critical that you have a proven track record of effective campaign planning and advocacy. The right candidate will have a passion for public interest issues and a sense of how to leverage grassroots activism to achieve legislative and policy change. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Montpelier.

Job Summary:
• Policy Development: Help to develop VPIRG’s position on leading health care policies. This will involve significant research, policy analysis and clear, pragmatic thinking and writing.
• Campaign Strategy and Planning: Create a plan for winning our public interest campaigns; strategize how to gain political support for our agenda using tactics such as research, coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media publicity, endorsements and message development.
• Advocacy: Bring problems and compelling solutions to the attention of decision-makers at the local, state and federal level through lobbying, testimony and written materials.
• Media Outreach: Serve as the public spokesperson for our health care campaigns by building relationships with media, conducting successful media events, and maximizing earned media opportunities.
• Public Outreach: Work with our organizing staff to leverage VPIRG’s online action network and mobilize our extensive grassroots member base to generate public action on key issues. Organize and facilitate public events to raise awareness and garner support for campaigns.
• Coalition Building: Create and sustain partnerships with allied organizations.
• Fundraising: Assist in fundraising for your own position and the organization as a whole. All staff members participate in various aspects of fundraising including grant writing and in-person member meetings.

Compensation: Competitive salary. VPIRG offers an excellent benefits package including employer-paid health insurance including vision and dental, long-term disability insurance, employer-matching IRA contributions and generous leave time.

Qualifications

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree (4 yrs. college)
Experience: At least 2 years
Skills: At least 3 years of experience in public policy advocacy including campaign planning, message development and framing, coalition work and direct advocacy with leaders. Must be politically strategic, media savvy and possess strong writing and public speaking skills. Health care policy experience a plus. Candidates must be able to travel (within state) and work evening/weekend hours as necessary. Commitment to VPIRG’s issues and a mission-driven approach are essential in this demanding and highly-professional work environment.

Organization Description

About VPIRG: VPIRG’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of Vermont’s environment, people and locally-based economy by informing and mobilizing citizens across the state. For over 38 years we have represented the public’s voice, countering special interest influence, on issues of public health, the environment, consumer protection and democracy. VPIRG’s work has helped keep Vermont on the cutting edge of critical national issues ranging from clean energy to affordable health care. In each case, we identify innovative solutions and build the political support necessary to put practical ideas into action. We hold government and business leaders accountable by acting as a watchdog for the public interest. The organization has 10 full-time staff and a summer field staff of 30+ and operates an annual budget of just over $1 million. You can find more information about VPIRG and our campaigns on our website at: www.vpirg.org.

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Director of Organizing @ Power U CenterTue, 09 Mar 10 13:49:40 -0600http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1448http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1448Organization Name: Power U Center
Website: www.poweru.org
Location: 164 NW 20th St. Miami, FL View Google Map
Job Post Date: 09 Mar 2010
Job Terms: Full Time
Salary: Depending on Experience
Anticipated Start Date: 01 Jun 2010

Job Description

The Director of Organizing is one of two co-Directors for the organization. While each Director will have separate roles and responsibilities, decisions affecting the organization will be made jointly. The Directors will consult with each on a regular basis about all aspects of the organization. The primary role of the Director of Organizing is to oversee all aspects of programming, campaigns, and advocacy for Power U's members and constituents, as well as raise sufficient funds to implement activities.
Reports to: Board of Directors
Supervises: Organizers

Fundraising and Development
• Identify new funding and campaign opportunities
• Lead planning processes to develop new ideas
• Identify and research potential funding/donors for campaigns
• Prepare proposals for donors
• Serve as primary contact and representative to donors
• Lead grassroots fundraising including identifying creative opportunities, working with members to implement events, and set targets.

Program/Campaign Management
• Facilitate planning and implementation of activities and plans
• Develop program/campaign targets and goals
• Coordinate documentation and monitoring of progress towards goals
• Ensure programs/campaigns are on target in delivery of activities and results
• Coordinate internal and external evaluation processes
• Manage relationships with key external actors/stakeholders
• Participate in regional and national alliances and coalitions
• Prepare progress reports to donors

Capacity Building/Visibility
• Supervise program/campaign staff including performance planning and review, activity planning, and coaching
• Identify and coordinate staff development opportunities
• Identify and lead opportunities for organizational development through participation in alliances, coalitions, exchanges, conferences, etc.
• Prepare op-eds, essays, presentations, and other public presentations of Power U and its work

Member Management
• Ensure that dues are collected
• Develop ideas to expand the membership base
• Improve retention of members
• Develop ways for members to be active participants in the organization's work
• Design/Facilitate the annual member retreat
• Ensure up to date and accurate records in the member database

Other
• Participate in budget development and fundraising goals
• Participate in recruitment process for program staff
• Manage intern program
• Participate in BoD meetings and prepare materials for the Board
• Identify and help develop Board members

Qualifications

Experience: At least 5 years
Skills: • 5-10 years experience in grassroots organizing, social justice issues, human rights, or structural racism
• At least 5 years of experience in a management or leadership position that included staff supervision and development (previous experience as a director is not required)
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in regards to socio-political, environmental, and economic contexts
• Strong communication, negotiation, and diplomacy skills
• Must be able to articulate messages around social justice policy, human rights, needs, etc for campaigns
• Enjoys and excels at networking
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including motivation, coaching, strategic direction, conflict resolution
• Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel
• Solid writing skills
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation systems

Organization Description

Overview: Power U has an exciting opportunity in warm and sunny Miami for someone with energy and commitment to grassroots organizing for social justice. This is an excellent position for an experienced director looking for a change or someone with organizing experience who is ready to take the next step professionally. This person will be building a vision for Power U and developing strategies for bringing that vision to life.
Power U is a grassroots organization based in downtown Miami struggling to bring about social justice for people of color. We use community organizing to build the leadership of the community and fight against environmental and social racism. Our current campaigns include the Renter Majority project, which is fighting for a Renters Bill of Rights, Restorative Justice Now! youth program fighting to end the criminalization of youth in schools, and the POWERful Women and Families program which seeks to reduce the disparity in infant mortality rates among low-income Black and Latino communities and the development of a Sustainable Community Benefit Agreement for the Historical Black Overtown.

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Associate Communications Director @ Corporate Accountability InternationalMon, 08 Mar 10 08:24:25 -0600http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1342http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1342Organization Name: Corporate Accountability International
Website: www.StopCorporateAbuse.org
Location: Boston, MA View Google Map
Job Post Date: 08 Mar 2010
Job Terms: Full Time

Job Description

The Associate Communications Director will increase Corporate Accountability International's presence in the media, campaign visibility and name recognition by managing and expanding our press program, with a particular emphasis on deepening relationships with key media. This staff leader will work with the Communications Director to develop our media outreach plan, and will prepare staff and activists nationwide in working with the media.


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and implement Corporate Accountability International’s strategic media outreach plan.
• Identify, build and maintain relationships with targeted journalists.
• Supervise 1-2 communications staff.
• Draft, edit and proof read press releases and other written materials.
• Train staff spokespeople and media activists nationwide.
• Maintain up-to-date files, records, and systems.
• Further develop and evaluate Corporate Accountability International’s overall media strategies and tools.
• Participate in campaign activities and fundraising drives such as shareholder meetings, phone banks, and campaign events.

Qualifications

Experience: At least 3 years
Skills: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change.
• At least three years of experience as a full-time staff person in a progressive social change organization, doing communications/media-related work.
• Experience pitching stories and developing relationships with journalists.
• Talented and experienced copy writer and editor.
• Excellent written and verbal skills — you enjoy writing and talking on the phone.
• Demonstrated ability to generate media coverage and work in online/new media.
• Ability to drive development and implementation of media outreach plans.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Strong staff and program management skills and experience, with a proven ability to direct and work within a team.
• Enthusiasm for travel.

Organization Description

For more than 30 years, Corporate Accountability International has successfully challenged corporations like GE, Nestlé, and Philip Morris to halt abusive practices that threaten public health, the environment and our democracy.

Today our campaigns challenge the dangerous practices of some of the world’s most powerful industries. Think Outside the Bottle exposes the truth behind bottled water marketing and defends the human right to water in the face of increasing corporate control. Value [the] Meal challenges the fast food industry to stop driving an epidemic of diet-related disease, and our campaign Challenging Big Tobacco is blocking industry interference in health policies that protect our kids.

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Senior Researcher @ Corporate Accountability InternationalMon, 08 Mar 10 08:21:59 -0600http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1295http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1295Organization Name: Corporate Accountability International
Website: www.StopCorporateAbuse.org
Location: Boston, MA View Google Map
Job Post Date: 08 Mar 2010
Job Terms: Full Time
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description

The Senior Researcher will assist in providing the information necessary to develop and carry out our campaigns. Our research focuses on documenting abuses by targeted industries, power mapping corporate targets to inform campaign strategies and tactics, and supporting the development of policies and international regulatory instruments to control transnational corporate behavior. The Senior Researcher is responsible for gathering, analyzing and presenting information relevant to Corporate Accountability International’s campaigns and purpose; fact-checking organizing and fundraising materials; and cultivating relationships with key allied organizations and experts.


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conceptualize and conduct research and analysis of transnational corporate activities and industry trends.
• Work closely with the Campaigns Team to further develop campaigns to stop life-threatening abuses by transnational corporations and identify and gather information to implement campaign tactics.
• Monitor and analyze corporate responses and progress relative to campaign goals and objectives.
• Produce written reports for organizational leadership as well as for public distribution.
• Develop and cultivate contacts with key organizational allies and experts.
• Ensure accuracy of all communications, campaign and fundraising materials.
• Participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising and campaign activities.
• The Senior Researcher maintains and manages the organization’s information base, under the guidance of the Research Director.

Qualifications

Experience: At least 3 years
Skills: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability and social justice, with a global perspective.
• At least 3 years experience in strategic corporate research, organizing, and advocacy, preferably at a campaign-oriented organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of corporate accountability issues.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis, including facility with spreadsheets.
• Experience in fact-checking.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with international law a plus.

Organization Description

For more than 30 years, Corporate Accountability International has successfully challenged corporations like GE, Nestlé, and Philip Morris to halt abusive practices that threaten public health, the environment and our democracy.

Today our campaigns challenge the dangerous practices of some of the world’s most powerful industries. Think Outside the Bottle exposes the truth behind bottled water marketing and defends the human right to water in the face of increasing corporate control. Value [the] Meal challenges the fast food industry to stop driving an epidemic of diet-related disease, and our campaign Challenging Big Tobacco is blocking industry interference in health policies that protect our kids.

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Managing Director of Development @ Corporate Accountability InternationalMon, 08 Mar 10 08:21:21 -0600http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1447http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1447Organization Name: Corporate Accountability International
Website: www.StopCorporateAbuse.org
Location: 10 Milk ST Boston MA View Google Map
Job Post Date: 08 Mar 2010
Job Terms: Full Time

Job Description

The Managing Director of Development will join a strong and committed staff team to help fuel organizational expansion. Our development unit focuses on building partnerships with individual donors and foundations, through face-to-face meetings, phone calls, direct mail and online outreach. The Managing Director of Development recruits, manages and trains all staff in the development unit, and oversees major gifts, mail, phone and online fundraising programs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Play a lead role in developing and implementing annual fundraising plans, budgets and monthly cash flow projections for multiple streams, including from mail, online, phone and face-to-face fundraising.
• Manage 6-8 development staff, including a team of major gifts officers that secure $1,000 - $10,000 level gifts from individual donors.
• Manage direct mail consultant to develop and implement short- and long-range plans to grow our membership base through mail and online outreach.
• Oversee an in-house all staff phone bank twice a year.
• Build partnerships with philanthropists in person, over the phone and in writing.
• Work closely with the Director of Philanthropic Partnerships and other top leaders to drive organizational expansion and long-range funding strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date files, records and systems.
• Work closely with our campaigns and communications teams to increase donor commitment and campaign participation through regular and sophisticated communication.

Qualifications

Experience: At least 4 years
Skills: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with a global perspective and an understanding of social change philanthropy.
• Minimum 4 years, prefer 8+ years full-time non-profit experience, with proven track record as a leader in a membership focused development department.
• Strong staff and program management skills, strategic planning savvy and superb interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable making face-to-face asks for $10,000 gifts.
• Proven ability to project and meet budgets in a growing organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Organized and diligent record-keeping and administrative ability, while setting and meeting deadlines.
• Facility with numbers and analysis, Excel and database applications.
• Experienced and effective national traveler with a willingness to travel 10-15% of work time.

Organization Description

For more than 30 years, Corporate Accountability International has successfully challenged corporations like GE, Nestlé, and Philip Morris to halt abusive practices that threaten public health, the environment and our democracy. Today our campaigns challenge the dangerous practices of some of the world’s most powerful industries. Think Outside the Bottle exposes the truth behind bottled water marketing and defends the human right to water in the face of increasing corporate control. Value [the] Meal challenges the fast food industry to stop driving an epidemic of diet-related disease, and our campaign Challenging Big Tobacco is blocking industry interference in health policies that protect our kids.

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Regional Campaign Organizer @ Corporate Accountability InternationalTue, 02 Mar 10 13:04:29 -0600http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1446http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1446Organization Name: Corporate Accountability International
Website: www.stopcorporateabuse.org
Location: 10 Milk St, Suite 610, Boston, MA 02108 View Google Map
Job Post Date: 02 Mar 2010
Job Terms: Full Time
Salary: Depending on experience, between $27,000 and $31,800 annualy.

Job Description

Corporate Accountability International is seeking experienced organizers to build our nationwide network of trained and committed activists taking on corporate power. Join us to recruit and mobilize the long-term political base and power needed to wage and win our corporate campaigns.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and run regional Think Outside the Bottle campaigns to pressure Governors, Mayors, restaurants and schools to curb bottled water use and invest in badly needed public water systems and infrastructure.
• Lead the national grassroots movement challenging McDonald’s and other fast food giants to stop driving an epidemic of diet-related diseases.
• Build and strengthen Corporate Accountability International’s power base, membership, and capacity to run effective campaigns through organizing Local Action Committees in major cities across the country.
• Recruit, train and mobilize members to lead campaign actions in their communities to hold transnational corporate targets accountable.
• Raise funds from current and prospective members – in person and over the phone – to support our campaigns.
• Develop leadership and strategic planning skills of local activists to mobilize volunteers, wage direct pressure campaigns, build strong coalitions, and conduct effective media outreach to expose and challenge corporate abuses.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date files, records, and systems to build capacity for all our campaigns.
• Participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising and campaign activities.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Regional Campaign Organizer is accountable to the National Field Director.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.

Qualifications

Skills: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Passion, commitment and determination to wage and win campaigns to stop corporate abuse.
• A fearless and resilient spirit to work hard with a team of experienced and talented staff and volunteers to alter the world’s political landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Successful experience as a full-time organizer or advocate in a progressive social change group.
• Demonstrated ability to build and mobilize a group of people around a project or campaign.
• Experience in effective grassroots fundraising.
• Enthusiasm for national travel.

Organization Description

For more than 30 years, Corporate Accountability International has successfully challenged corporations like GE, Nestlé, and Philip Morris to halt abusive practices that threaten public health, the environment and our democracy.

Today our campaigns challenge the dangerous practices of some of the world’s most powerful industries. Think Outside the Bottle exposes the truth behind bottled water marketing and defends the human right to water in the face of increasing corporate control. Value [the] Meal challenges the fast food industry to stop driving an epidemic of diet-related disease, and our campaign Challenging Big Tobacco is blocking industry interference in health policies that protect our kids.

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Director of Operations @ National People's ActionMon, 01 Mar 10 14:37:03 -0600http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1445http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1445Organization Name: National People's Action
Website: www.npa-us.org
Location: 810 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642 View Google Map
Job Post Date: 01 Mar 2010
Job Terms: Full Time
Salary: Depending on Experience
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description

Director of Operations – National People’s Action

About NPA and the Director of Operations Position
National People’s Action is a Network of metropolitan, regional, and statewide community organizations that work together to reclaim our democracy and advance racial and economic justice. As we seek to grow our impact across the country, it is critical that we strengthen the organization’s internal functioning. We are establishing the Director of Operations role to significantly increase our internal efficiency and effectiveness at this critical time in our history.

Overview
National People’s Action (NPA) seeks a Director of Operations to enhance, build, and manage the internal functions of a growing national social justice organization. Candidates should have a track record of building effective management systems and working collaboratively within organizations to get things done. The Director of Operations is a Senior Staff position and is a member of the NPA Management Team., and reports to the Executive Director. This is a full-time position based in Chicago, IL.

Specific Responsibilities
The Director of Operations will be responsible for building and maintaining a set of internal functions that help make it easier for us to pursue our mission and achieve our ambitious goals by:

Leading and supervising a growing administrative team, including NPA’s Office Manager & Conference Planner, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, and eventually the hiring and supervising additional staff as appropriate;

In concert with the Executive Director, manage relationships with organizational development consultants that are working with NPA to build an even more effective organizational culture, with clear role clarity, planning processes, and developing more clear and effective systems for the organization;

Ensuring personnel policies and practices, including employee recruitment, retention, development and termination makes sense and are used well across the organization;

Developing new systems for the orientation of new members of the NPA staff team, particularly as it relates to policy, systems, finance, and technology;

Working with the Management Team to develop a new and improved performance evaluation system with a greater focus on results;

Securing appropriate information technology, infrastructure, and training to support our work;

With the Management Team, working to develop new systems for communications within the organization;

Developing new internal policies and procedures to ensure all staff members honor new and improved systems;

Overseeing administrative and operations activities to ensure smooth day-to-day functioning;

Identifying additional ways in which we could improve and taking on other cross-cutting responsibilities as we evolve;

Working with the Executive Director and Director of Finance to ensure we are in full legal compliance as an organization; and

Serving as a member of NPA’s Senior Management Team and helping us to continuously improve our work.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position has a track record of making organizations more effective and efficient. The candidate also demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence, racial and economic justice, and teamwork. The following are requirements:
 Passion for making things work well, a strong focus on results, and attention to detail;
 Ability to handle a high-volume of work in a fast-paced environment;
 The spirit needed to work well in a team, one-on-one, and individually;
 A can-do attitude;
 Prior experience in management and/or operations roles with a solid history of developing systems and processes to effectively manage work; and
 A commitment to racial and economic justice.

NPA is an equal opportunity employer. People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply for open positions.

Compensation
Salary for this position will depend on experience and be highly competitive.
NPA offers a competitive benefits package.

To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to George Goehl at operationsdirector@npa-us.org or by mail to National People’s Action, 810 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642. Position is open until filled. No phone calls please.

Qualifications

Education Requirement: Associate's Degree (2 yrs. college)

Organization Description

National People’s Action is a Network of metropolitan, regional, and statewide community organizations that work together to reclaim our democracy and advance racial and economic justice.

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Union Organizers (2 positions open) @ 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers EastTue, 23 Feb 10 14:20:29 -0600http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1444http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1444Organization Name: 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
Website: www.1199SEIU.org
Location: Albany NY View Google Map
Job Post Date: 23 Feb 2010
Job Terms: Full Time
Salary: $51,000 annualy

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Organizers (2 positions open)
ASSIGNMENT: New Organizing Department
LOCATION: Albany, NY
CLASSIFICATION: Permanent

• Identify health care and human service workers who are interested in forming a Union.
• Meet with workers (one-on-one meetings, phone calls, leafleting, house visits, and small group meetings) to discuss benefits of a Union.
• Train and support workers to take action, organizer a Union drive, and become leaders in the workplace.
• Assist in supporting actions, rallies, events and strikes.
• Distribute leafleting, bulletins and Union Information.
• Participate in Union-wide activities and campaigns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills: Previous experience with a Healthcare institution as a Union Organizer, Delegate or Activist preferred; Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures; Demonstrate leadership skills; Ability to work independently, solve problems, and manage time and priorities; Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends; Good listener; Good verbal and written communication skills; Must possess a valid driver’s license; Bilingual skills a plus; must attend and pass SEIU One Day Training/Screening.

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Two Organizing Positions @ Northern Plains Resource CouncilMon, 22 Feb 10 15:35:44 -0600http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1443http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1443Organization Name: Northern Plains Resource Council
Website: www.northernplains.org
Location: Billings, Montana View Google Map
Job Post Date: 22 Feb 2010
Job Terms: Full Time
Salary: Depending on experience, between $26,000 and $36,000 annualy.
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description

Field Organizer & Political Organizer. Help the Northern Plains Resource Council protect Montana’s water quality, family farms and ranches, and unique quality of life. Work hard, meet good people, make a difference! For more information, visit www.northernplains.org.
Please submit your application materials as soon as possible or no later than March 22, 2010. We are currently interviewing on a rolling basis.

Qualifications

Skills: Commitment to our issues and values, ability to get along well with people from diverse backgrounds, strong speaking and writing skills, ability to travel and be away overnight, willingness to work long hours when needed. This is very much a "people" job.

Organization Description

Northern Plains is a grassroots conservation and family agriculture organization that organizes Montana citizens to protect our water quality, family farms and ranches, and unique quality of life.

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Economic Justice Organizer @ Center for Community ChangeMon, 22 Feb 10 14:34:41 -0600http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1442http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89&jobid=1442Organization Name: Center for Community Change
Location: 1536 U ST NW, WASHINGTON DC View Google Map
Job Post Date: 22 Feb 2010
Job Terms: Full Time

Job Description

Job Announcement

Organization
Center for Community Change
Date: February 16, 2010


Position Title: Economic Justice Organizer

Location New York


About the Center for Community Change

The Center for Community Change is a national social justice non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1968 to honor the life and values of Robert F. Kennedy, we are one of the longest standing champions for low-income families and communities of color. Throughout our history, the Center has strengthened the leadership, voice and power of low-income communities nationwide to confront the vital issues of today and build the social movements of tomorrow.

Our work has contributed to the creation of the food stamps program, the enactment of the Community Reinvestment Act, the growth of community development corporations, and the creation and preservation of affordable housing. Today we are leading efforts to advance fair and humane immigration reform, increase voter participation in communities of color and develop the next generation of social justice organizers. The Center has brought the issues and values of low-income communities to the forefront of the political debate with presidential candidate forums in the 2004 and 2008 election cycles. For further information please visit our website at: www.communitychange.org.

Position Description:
The Economic Justice Organizer will organize grassroots organizations, labor unions and faith institutions, to build power to win local, state and national economic justice campaigns. The Economic Justice Organizer will implement organizing and communication strategies, as well as help to advance policies that promote economic justice. The organizer will build new relationships and enhance existing relationships with CCC partners and allies that work on economic justice. The organizer will have knowledge of and an understanding of economic justice issues to provide education, interpretation and assistance to organizations in the field.


This position reports to: Economic Justice Coordinator





Principal Responsibilities:

• Conduct a thorough analysis and state by state assessment of economic justice issues, political landscape, organizing scale, capacity and opportunities for growth, and activities of CCC partners and allied organizations working on economic justice issues.
• Identify assistance and capacity needs of organizations working locally on economic justice campaigns.
• Support strategies for building alliances, partnerships, and coalitions with other organizations to enhance their power and to achieve their and CCC goals.
• Help local organizations and networks to develop and improve strategies to solidify and expand membership, develop leaders, move toward financial stability, and work effectively with other grassroots organizations and allies.
• Mobilize local organizations and networks to participate in campaign opportunities that provide opportunities to have an impact on economic justice policies.
• Support coordinated campaigns on economic justice issues, which bring together grassroots strategies with communication, media, research and policy tools to achieve maximum impact.
• Report potential state funding opportunities for economic justice work that would enhance partner organizations.
• Represent CCC in various public settings.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years experience in community organizing and/or labor organizing and in implementing local, state or national policy initiatives around jobs, unemployment or low wage work issues.
• Experience in community organizing training including basic principles of community organizing, development of leaders and organizations in an organizing context, issues and campaign development, training new organizers and leadership development.
• Experience with voter engagement work.
• Familiarity with and openness to different approaches to grassroots organizing and policy work.
• Ability to work democratically and effectively with diverse groups and people.
• Capacity and willingness to travel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong team player, familiar with team dynamics and willing to work in a team environment.
• Strong commitment to social justice and social change.
• Strong analytical skills.


Salary & Benefits: CCC offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Closing Date of Position: Open Until Filled

How to apply: Please submit resume, a cover letter that includes salary expectations and at least two writing samples to:

employment@communitychange.org
(Fax) 202-387-4891
Center for Community Change
Human Resources
Re: Economic Justice Organizer
1536 U Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009

How to Apply

Get application details at Organizers for America

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