Job Description

Currently, we have paid Canvasser and Field Manager positions open in Bethlehem. These are full-time positions at an average of $8-$14/hr.
Responsibilities:
•Help the directors launch the campaign and build a team of staff this spring
•Build membership and raise money for environmental and social change organizations
•Educate and engage citizens on pressing issues
•Recruit, train and manage a team of staff in the office and in the field
•Meet with the directors each week to evaluate progress and provide input on hiring decisions, goals and priorities

While on staff, you will gain knowledge of pressing issues facing our country, learn how to effectively generate public support to influence decision makers, and obtain a firm understanding of the political process.

Why Apply?
You should apply if you want to…
•Make a real difference on important environmental and social issues
•Get experience with grassroots mobilization and fundraising
•Gain the skills and connections needed to launch a career in non-profit, political, or grassroots organizing
•Earn an average of $8-$14/hr this summer, working for something you believe in
•Build long-lasting relationships with a team of people from all across the country who share your interests and concerns on important issues

Qualifications

Experience: No experience
Skills: Qualifications
•Passion for environmental and social change
•Excellent communication skills
•Strong work ethic

Previous experience with staff management or leadership may improve candidacy.

Organization Description

The Fund for the Public Interest is seeking hard-working individuals with great communication skills and a passion for social change to fill our campaign staff and Field Manager positions across the country this summer.

Our Mission:
The Trump administration and some leaders in Congress are pursuing an agenda that puts our environment and everyday people at risk. This summer the Fund is running nationwide campaigns to defend our most important environmental and consumer protections. To tackle climate change and ensure that big banks and credit card companies don't take advantage of people like you and me, it won't be enough to be right or have a great argument. To get decision makers to do the right thing, you need hundreds, thousands, sometimes millions of people to make their voices heard through petitions, emails, small donations, and meetings. Change takes people power and the Fund builds that power. For more than 30 years, we’ve helped to win campaigns and build resources for the nation’s top public interest and environmental organizations, including Environment America and USPIRG.

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Through Environment Nevada, we’re working to protect the air, water and land that we all love. From Red Rock Canyon National Park to Lake Tahoe, Nevada’s special places are worth protecting. Recently, we won a major victory when President Obama restored clean water protections to more than half of the nation’s streams, which feed drinking water sources for one in three Americans. Now, we’re working to bring more solar power to Nevada and make sure that Senator Cortez Masto stands up against President Trump’s environmental rollbacks.

Qualifications

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree (4 yrs. college)
Experience: At least 3 years

Organization Description

Direct one of our state offices, and help to protect the places we love and promote the

core environmental values most Americans share: Clean air to breathe, clean water to

drink, and clean energy to power our lives.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -

We’re expanding our state directing team to have a presence in 33 states, and we’re looking for

highly qualified, driven and passionate candidates to run our Nevada state office, and direct the

environmental program.

LOCATION

Reno or Las Vegas, Nevada

SUMMARY

State Directors are responsible for developing our strategy, approach and local message to win

our campaigns. The State Director will also meet with local decision-makers and opinion

leaders, and represent our organization to allies and the media. State Directors help to build and

foster our membership, grassroots and online base of support. Finally, the State Director will

help recruit staff and volunteers to join us, fundraise for our programs, and maintain good

systems for tracking and building on our work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program: Run our in-state program participating in and overseeing policy development,

research and messaging.

Advocacy: Bring problems and solutions to the attention of decision-makers—including state

legislators, people on the governor’s staff, state regulators and local officials. Develop

appropriate messages and materials for making the case to decision-makers. Build relationships

with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level.

Campaign strategy: Develop plans to win on our environmental campaigns. Assess

opportunities for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots

organizing, media coverage, endorsements and message development.

Media outreach: Serve as the public spokesperson for our environmental campaigns through

media events, press releases, editorial board meetings and other outreach with a goal of

building name recognition for the organization, educating the public about our issues, and

building and demonstrating support for our positions.

Coalition building: Identify, reach out and work with partners who can help us win our

campaigns.

Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff and meet with

large donors, all to bring more resources to campaigns we're waging to protect our environment.

Work with our citizen outreach staff to build and develop our membership base.

Staff recruitment and development: Recruit new staff and volunteers to increase our impact

and build our power.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified

candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental issues and to citizen-based

social change, as well as a track record of leadership. We're looking for goal-driven and results-

oriented individuals who have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak

persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work. The ideal candidate will

have experience in state-level political advocacy and organizing, a proven ability to recruit, train

and develop staff, the ability to raise money, and demonstrated success in building relationships

with the full spectrum of environmental and political stakeholders.

APPLY NOW

Pay & Benefits

Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional

experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. Environment Nevada

offers a competitive benefits package.

Locations

Reno or Las Vegas, Nevada

The Public Interest Network

Environment Nevada is part of the Public Interest Network. We're a group of organizations

working to address problems our society can’t afford to ignore—from preserving irreplaceable

resources like air, water and a livable climate; to transforming vast systems of transportation

and energy that were designed to meet the needs of a different century; to growing and

distributing food in ways that won’t destroy the environment and threaten human health.

To Apply

Direct your application to Kyle Larson, Hiring Director for The Public Interest Network.

How to Apply

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Job Description

Through Environment Ohio, we’re working to protect the air, water and land that we all love. From Lake Erie to the Hocking Hills, Ohio’s special places are worth protecting. Recently, we won a major victory when President Obama restored clean water protections to more than half of the nation’s streams, which feed drinking water sources for one in three Americans. Now, we’re working to defend our progress on climate change and make sure that Senator Brown stands up against President Trump’s environmental rollbacks.

Qualifications

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree (4 yrs. college)
Experience: At least 3 years

Organization Description

Direct one of our state offices, and help to protect the places we love and promote the

core environmental values most Americans share: Clean air to breathe, clean water to

drink, and clean energy to power our lives.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -

We’re expanding our state directing team to have a presence in 33 states, and we’re looking for

highly qualified, driven and passionate candidates to run our Ohio state office, and direct the

environmental program.

LOCATION

Columbus, Ohio

SUMMARY

State Directors are responsible for developing our strategy, approach and local message to win

our campaigns. The State Director will also meet with local decision-makers and opinion

leaders, and represent our organization to allies and the media. State Directors help to build and

foster our membership, grassroots and online base of support. Finally, the State Director will

help recruit staff and volunteers to join us, fundraise for our programs, and maintain good

systems for tracking and building on our work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program: Run our in-state program participating in and overseeing policy development,

research and messaging.

Advocacy: Bring problems and solutions to the attention of decision-makers—including state

legislators, people on the governor’s staff, state regulators and local officials. Develop

appropriate messages and materials for making the case to decision-makers. Build relationships

with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level.

Campaign strategy: Develop plans to win on our environmental campaigns. Assess

opportunities for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots

organizing, media coverage, endorsements and message development.

Media outreach: Serve as the public spokesperson for our environmental campaigns through

media events, press releases, editorial board meetings and other outreach with a goal of

building name recognition for the organization, educating the public about our issues, and

building and demonstrating support for our positions.

Coalition building: Identify, reach out and work with partners who can help us win our

campaigns.

Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff and meet with

large donors, all to bring more resources to campaigns we're waging to protect our environment.

Work with our citizen outreach staff to build and develop our membership base.

Staff recruitment and development: Recruit new staff and volunteers to increase our impact

and build our power.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified

candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental issues and to citizen-based

social change, as well as a track record of leadership. We're looking for goal-driven and results-

oriented individuals who have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak

persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work. The ideal candidate will

have experience in state-level political advocacy and organizing, a proven ability to recruit, train

and develop staff, the ability to raise money, and demonstrated success in building relationships

with the full spectrum of environmental and political stakeholders.

APPLY NOW

Pay & Benefits

Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional

experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. Environment Ohio

offers a competitive benefits package.

Locations

Columbus, Ohio

The Public Interest Network

Environment Ohio is part of the Public Interest Network. We're a group of organizations

working to address problems our society can’t afford to ignore—from preserving irreplaceable

resources like air, water and a livable climate; to transforming vast systems of transportation

and energy that were designed to meet the needs of a different century; to growing and

distributing food in ways that won’t destroy the environment and threaten human health.

To Apply

Direct your application to Kyle Larson, Hiring Director for The Public Interest Network.

How to Apply

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Through Environment Michigan, we’re working to protect the air, water and land that we all love. From the Great Lakes to the forests of the Upper Peninsula, Michigan’s special places are worth protecting. Recently, we won a major victory when President Obama restored clean water protections to more than half of the nation’s streams, which feed drinking water sources for one in three Americans. Now, we’re working to defend our progress on climate change and make sure that Senators Peters and Stabenow stand up against President Trump’s environmental rollbacks.

Qualifications

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree (4 yrs. college)

Organization Description

Direct one of our state offices, and help to protect the places we love and promote the

core environmental values most Americans share: Clean air to breathe, clean water to

drink, and clean energy to power our lives.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -

We’re expanding our state directing team to have a presence in 33 states, and we’re looking for

highly qualified, driven and passionate candidates to run our Michigan state office, and direct the

environmental program.

LOCATION

Ann Arbor, Michigan

SUMMARY

State Directors are responsible for developing our strategy, approach and local message to win

our campaigns. The State Director will also meet with local decision-makers and opinion

leaders, and represent our organization to allies and the media. State Directors help to build and

foster our membership, grassroots and online base of support. Finally, the State Director will

help recruit staff and volunteers to join us, fundraise for our programs, and maintain good

systems for tracking and building on our work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program: Run our in-state program participating in and overseeing policy development,

research and messaging.

Advocacy: Bring problems and solutions to the attention of decision-makers—including state

legislators, people on the governor’s staff, state regulators and local officials. Develop

appropriate messages and materials for making the case to decision-makers. Build relationships

with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level.

Campaign strategy: Develop plans to win on our environmental campaigns. Assess

opportunities for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots

organizing, media coverage, endorsements and message development.

Media outreach: Serve as the public spokesperson for our environmental campaigns through

media events, press releases, editorial board meetings and other outreach with a goal of

building name recognition for the organization, educating the public about our issues, and

building and demonstrating support for our positions.

Coalition building: Identify, reach out and work with partners who can help us win our

campaigns.

Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff and meet with

large donors, all to bring more resources to campaigns we're waging to protect our environment.

Work with our citizen outreach staff to build and develop our membership base.

Staff recruitment and development: Recruit new staff and volunteers to increase our impact

and build our power.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified

candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental issues and to citizen-based

social change, as well as a track record of leadership. We're looking for goal-driven and results-

oriented individuals who have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak

persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work. The ideal candidate will

have experience in state-level political advocacy and organizing, a proven ability to recruit, train

and develop staff, the ability to raise money, and demonstrated success in building relationships

with the full spectrum of environmental and political stakeholders.

APPLY NOW

Pay & Benefits

Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional

experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. Environment Michigan

offers a competitive benefits package.

Locations

Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Public Interest Network

Environment Michigan is part of the Public Interest Network. We're a group of organizations

working to address problems our society can’t afford to ignore—from preserving irreplaceable

resources like air, water and a livable climate; to transforming vast systems of transportation

and energy that were designed to meet the needs of a different century; to growing and

distributing food in ways that won’t destroy the environment and threaten human health.

To Apply

Direct your application to Kyle Larson, Hiring Director for The Public Interest Network.

How to Apply

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Job Description

Through Environment Minnesota, we’re working to protect the air, water and land that we all love. From the Boundary Waters to the Mississippi River, Minnesota’s special places are worth protecting. Recently, we won a major victory when President Obama restored clean water protections to more than half of the nation’s streams, which feed drinking water sources for one in three Americans. Now, we’re working to defend our progress on climate change and make sure that Senators Klobuchar and Franken stand up against President Trump’s environmental rollbacks.

Qualifications

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree (4 yrs. college)
Experience: At least 3 years

Organization Description

Direct one of our state offices, and help to protect the places we love and promote the

core environmental values most Americans share: Clean air to breathe, clean water to

drink, and clean energy to power our lives.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -

We’re expanding our state directing team to have a presence in 33 states, and we’re looking for

highly qualified, driven and passionate candidates to run our Minnesota state office, and direct the

environmental program.

LOCATION

Minneapolis, Minnesota

SUMMARY

State Directors are responsible for developing our strategy, approach and local message to win

our campaigns. The State Director will also meet with local decision-makers and opinion

leaders, and represent our organization to allies and the media. State Directors help to build and

foster our membership, grassroots and online base of support. Finally, the State Director will

help recruit staff and volunteers to join us, fundraise for our programs, and maintain good

systems for tracking and building on our work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program: Run our in-state program participating in and overseeing policy development,

research and messaging.

Advocacy: Bring problems and solutions to the attention of decision-makers—including state

legislators, people on the governor’s staff, state regulators and local officials. Develop

appropriate messages and materials for making the case to decision-makers. Build relationships

with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level.

Campaign strategy: Develop plans to win on our environmental campaigns. Assess

opportunities for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots

organizing, media coverage, endorsements and message development.

Media outreach: Serve as the public spokesperson for our environmental campaigns through

media events, press releases, editorial board meetings and other outreach with a goal of

building name recognition for the organization, educating the public about our issues, and

building and demonstrating support for our positions.

Coalition building: Identify, reach out and work with partners who can help us win our

campaigns.

Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff and meet with

large donors, all to bring more resources to campaigns we're waging to protect our environment.

Work with our citizen outreach staff to build and develop our membership base.

Staff recruitment and development: Recruit new staff and volunteers to increase our impact

and build our power.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified

candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental issues and to citizen-based

social change, as well as a track record of leadership. We're looking for goal-driven and results-

oriented individuals who have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak

persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work. The ideal candidate will

have experience in state-level political advocacy and organizing, a proven ability to recruit, train

and develop staff, the ability to raise money, and demonstrated success in building relationships

with the full spectrum of environmental and political stakeholders.

APPLY NOW

Pay & Benefits

Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional

experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. Environment Minnesota

offers a competitive benefits package.

Locations

Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Public Interest Network

Environment Minnesota is part of the Public Interest Network. We're a group of organizations

working to address problems our society can’t afford to ignore—from preserving irreplaceable

resources like air, water and a livable climate; to transforming vast systems of transportation

and energy that were designed to meet the needs of a different century; to growing and

distributing food in ways that won’t destroy the environment and threaten human health.

To Apply

Direct your application to Kyle Larson, Hiring Director for The Public Interest Network.

How to Apply

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Through Environment North Carolina, we are protecting the air, water and land that we all love. From the Outer Banks to the Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina’s special places are worth protecting. Recently, we won a major victory when President Obama dropped plans to drill for oil off the coast of North Carolina. Now, we’re fighting to bring more solar energy to North Carolina, protect our waterways from factory farm pollution, and save the bees from toxic pesticides.

Qualifications

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree (4 yrs. college)
Experience: At least 3 years

Organization Description

Direct one of our state offices, and help to protect the places we love and promote the

core environmental values most Americans share: Clean air to breathe, clean water to

drink, and clean energy to power our lives.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -

We’re expanding our state directing team to have a presence in 33 states, and we’re looking for

highly qualified, driven and passionate candidates to run our North Carolina state office, and direct the

environmental program.

LOCATION

Raleigh, North Carolina

SUMMARY

State Directors are responsible for developing our strategy, approach and local message to win

our campaigns. The State Director will also meet with local decision-makers and opinion

leaders, and represent our organization to allies and the media. State Directors help to build and

foster our membership, grassroots and online base of support. Finally, the State Director will

help recruit staff and volunteers to join us, fundraise for our programs, and maintain good

systems for tracking and building on our work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program: Run our in-state program participating in and overseeing policy development,

research and messaging.

Advocacy: Bring problems and solutions to the attention of decision-makers—including state

legislators, people on the governor’s staff, state regulators and local officials. Develop

appropriate messages and materials for making the case to decision-makers. Build relationships

with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level.

Campaign strategy: Develop plans to win on our environmental campaigns. Assess

opportunities for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots

organizing, media coverage, endorsements and message development.

Media outreach: Serve as the public spokesperson for our environmental campaigns through

media events, press releases, editorial board meetings and other outreach with a goal of

building name recognition for the organization, educating the public about our issues, and

building and demonstrating support for our positions.

Coalition building: Identify, reach out and work with partners who can help us win our

campaigns.

Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff and meet with

large donors, all to bring more resources to campaigns we're waging to protect our environment.

Work with our citizen outreach staff to build and develop our membership base.

Staff recruitment and development: Recruit new staff and volunteers to increase our impact

and build our power.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified

candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental issues and to citizen-based

social change, as well as a track record of leadership. We're looking for goal-driven and results-

oriented individuals who have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak

persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work. The ideal candidate will

have experience in state-level political advocacy and organizing, a proven ability to recruit, train

and develop staff, the ability to raise money, and demonstrated success in building relationships

with the full spectrum of environmental and political stakeholders.

APPLY NOW

Pay & Benefits

Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional

experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. Environment North Carolina

offers a competitive benefits package.

Locations

Raleigh, North Carolina

The Public Interest Network

Environment North Carolina is part of the Public Interest Network. We're a group of organizations

working to address problems our society can’t afford to ignore—from preserving irreplaceable

resources like air, water and a livable climate; to transforming vast systems of transportation

and energy that were designed to meet the needs of a different century; to growing and

distributing food in ways that won’t destroy the environment and threaten human health.

To Apply

Direct your application to Kyle Larson, Hiring Director for The Public Interest Network.

How to Apply

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Job Description

Through Environment New Hampshire, we are protecting the air, water and land that we all love. From the White Mountains to the Seacoast, New Hampshire is full of special places that are worth protecting. We recently celebrated a major victory when President Obama restored clean water protections to over half of the nation’s streams, protecting drinking water sources for one in three Americans. Now, we’re working to strengthen the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a nation-leading program to cut carbon pollution from power plants.

Qualifications

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree (4 yrs. college)
Experience: At least 3 years

Organization Description

Direct one of our state offices, and help to protect the places we love and promote the

core environmental values most Americans share: Clean air to breathe, clean water to

drink, and clean energy to power our lives.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -

We’re expanding our state directing team to have a presence in 33 states, and we’re looking for

highly qualified, driven and passionate candidates to run our New Hampshire state office, and direct the

environmental program.

LOCATION

Manchester or Concord, New Hampshire

SUMMARY

State Directors are responsible for developing our strategy, approach and local message to win

our campaigns. The State Director will also meet with local decision-makers and opinion

leaders, and represent our organization to allies and the media. State Directors help to build and

foster our membership, grassroots and online base of support. Finally, the State Director will

help recruit staff and volunteers to join us, fundraise for our programs, and maintain good

systems for tracking and building on our work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program: Run our in-state program participating in and overseeing policy development,

research and messaging.

Advocacy: Bring problems and solutions to the attention of decision-makers—including state

legislators, people on the governor’s staff, state regulators and local officials. Develop

appropriate messages and materials for making the case to decision-makers. Build relationships

with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level.

Campaign strategy: Develop plans to win on our environmental campaigns. Assess

opportunities for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots

organizing, media coverage, endorsements and message development.

Media outreach: Serve as the public spokesperson for our environmental campaigns through

media events, press releases, editorial board meetings and other outreach with a goal of

building name recognition for the organization, educating the public about our issues, and

building and demonstrating support for our positions.

Coalition building: Identify, reach out and work with partners who can help us win our

campaigns.

Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff and meet with

large donors, all to bring more resources to campaigns we're waging to protect our environment.

Work with our citizen outreach staff to build and develop our membership base.

Staff recruitment and development: Recruit new staff and volunteers to increase our impact

and build our power.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified

candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental issues and to citizen-based

social change, as well as a track record of leadership. We're looking for goal-driven and results-

oriented individuals who have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak

persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work. The ideal candidate will

have experience in state-level political advocacy and organizing, a proven ability to recruit, train

and develop staff, the ability to raise money, and demonstrated success in building relationships

with the full spectrum of environmental and political stakeholders.

APPLY NOW

Pay & Benefits

Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional

experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. Environment New Hampshire

offers a competitive benefits package.

Locations

Manchester or Concord, New Hampshire

The Public Interest Network

Environment New Hampshire is part of the Public Interest Network. We're a group of organizations

working to address problems our society can’t afford to ignore—from preserving irreplaceable

resources like air, water and a livable climate; to transforming vast systems of transportation

and energy that were designed to meet the needs of a different century; to growing and

distributing food in ways that won’t destroy the environment and threaten human health.

To Apply

Direct your application to Kyle Larson, Hiring Director for The Public Interest Network.

How to Apply

Get application details at Organizers for America

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Position Summary:
The Manager of Organizing Strategy will be responsible for the successful execution of community organizing leadership development toward collective action for educational equity in two regions: New Orleans, LA, and Baton Rouge, LA. Primarily, the Manager of Organizing Strategy will develop strong relationships with and among LEE members in those regions and lead those members through the stages of the organizing cycle to drive meaningful impact for kids.

This work will involve identifying strong leadership and leadership potential in LEE’s regional membership and developing those members as highly skilled volunteer community organizers. The Manager of Organizing Strategy will design and implement effective programs, group trainings and one on- one coaching to support members’ development of foundational community organizing skills that build on the strong foundation of our community organizing model.

Through the successful execution of regional organizing events, the Manager of Organizing Strategy will ensure that LEE’s work occurs in strong partnership with local communities, while bringing to this work the sense of urgency and indignation necessary to create equitable opportunities for all students.

As part of the Organizing Leadership Team at LEE, the Manager of Organizing Strategy will be aintegral part of the training staff at National Organizing Workshops. The Manager of Organizing Strategy will also be responsible for accurately tracking and reporting on regional metrics and progress to goals.

Position Location: New Orleans, LA, or Baton Rouge, LA

Travel Requirements: Up to 60%

Responsibilities:
Develop a strong foundation for LEE’s collective action work in New Orleans and Baton Rouge by coaching and training members in the region through LEE’s relational organizing cycle to public action
Serve as a strong member of the Organizing Leadership team at LEE, working to ensure we act in strong partnership with the communities most impacted by educational inequity
Continuously track important metrics and progress to goals in New Orleans and Baton Rouge to ensure our data is accurate, accessible and effectively able to inform our execution of the organizing work on the ground
Identify, support, develop and train member and community leaders in New Orleans and Baton Rouge to help lead the collective action work through one-one- one coaching and group trainings LEE Standard Job Description
Integrate other LEE supports into individual member leadership development in the regions
Successfully execute regional organizing events
Serve as an integral member of the training staff at National Organizing Workshops, including leading large group learning and developing new lesson plans to best fit the needs of our membership
Develop a deep partnership with the Regional Directors to ensure our members are effectively supported in this work

Benefits and Salary
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Leadership for Educational Equity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation and national origin. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

Qualifications

Skills: Minimum Qualifications:
At least four years professional experience
Highly effective communication, facilitation, coaching and relationship building skills
Ability to quickly apply skills and lessons learned through prior organizing experiences to LEE’s organizing model
Ability to accurately track metrics and progress to goals efficiently and effectively
Excitement about working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that requires strong flexibility as LEE continuously learns how to best achieve impact for students
Bachelor’s Degree required
Up to 60% travel required
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
Ability to lift 20lbs (MOS will need to carry supplies into meeting spaces and assist in setting up meeting spaces – moving chairs and tables, setting up equipment, navigating conventions spaces, etc.)
Access to reliable transportation. Position requires travel to meetings on a daily basis.

Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with reliable vehicles preferred.
Strong preference for at least two years of experience in relational community organizing similar to LEE’s model, i.e. broad based organizing, coalition building, union based organizing and field operations that build local organizations

Organization Description

Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan leadership development organization dedicated to developing its members’ potential to ensure every child has the opportunity to receive an outstanding education. Our kids and communities need more leaders who believe that educational inequity is a solvable problem. We believe that when our members are organized and reach positions of leadership, they’ll serve as a transformative force for students, communities and the broader movement for educational equity.LEE is a diverse team of passionate and talented individuals committed to making a difference. We are a high-growth, results-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. If you would like to become part of our team and join the fight for educational equity, or if you would simply like to learn more about what we do, please visit educationalequity.org.

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Job Description

LEE seeks an entrepreneurial, strategic leader with strong relationship building skills, a thorough understanding of the city and state level political and educational policy landscapes, and proven community organizing experiences, to serve as our Director, New York. The Director will be charged with building a movement that leverages the individual and collective strengths of our 2500+ members toward educational equity for students across New York. The Director serves as the face of LEE and the primary point of contact for members in the region. This position will report to a Senior Director of Regional Impact.

Travel Requirements: 20%

Responsibilities:
Build an organized power base for students and communities that begins with getting to know and inspiring the LEE membership base
Understand the complexities of the political and education landscapes to help members understand where the power lies and what opportunities must be seized to help close the opportunity gap in the region
Establish and maintain relationships with strategic partners in the regional landscape, as appropriate
Develop the individual leadership of our members in politics, policy and advocacy, and organizing through coaching, leveraging LEE programming, and ongoing support
Support the collective leadership of our membership base to take meaningful actions –
determined by those members – on behalf of students and communities
Collaborate with Teach For America staff and other LEE teams to ensure that data and insight from regions and members inform ongoing strategy and related materials; supervise and support a Manager of Regional Impact
Collaborate with LEE colleagues who have expertise in the areas of organization, policy, advocacy, and electoral work to collaboratively support the ongoing development of LEE members.

Qualifications

Experience: At least 7 years
Skills: Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum 7 years of work experience
Demonstrated skills and background in community organizing or movement building preferred
Track record of building local networks and partnerships with a diverse community of leaders and creating change with these partners
Exceptional knowledge of the political community and climate throughout New York City
Demonstrated skills and background in New York City in one or more of the three leadership development priorities of the organization:
Politics (including candidate and/or public leadership development, campaign plan development, messaging, conducting a field campaign, coalition building; and/or fundraising)
Policy (including research and analysis, drafting legislation or policy recommendations, advising elected officials and other decision-makers, and working for local, state or federal government)
Advocacy/Community Organizing (including identifying, recruiting and developing community leaders, developing and implementing civic engagement plans in target communities, issue campaign work, coalition building, conducting targeted communications through online advocacy platforms
Experience coaching others and playing a role in their long-term development is a plus
Experience managing direct reports
Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree in a related field to education and/or policy
Experience managing a high-functioning entrepreneurial team
Demonstrated track record of culturally competent coaching across lines of difference
Demonstrated track record of building strong relationships and organizing communities of color in
New York City

Organization Description

About Leadership for Educational Equity

Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan leadership development organization dedicated to developing its members’ potential to ensure every child has the opportunity to receive an outstanding education. Our kids and communities need more leaders who believe that educational inequity is a solvable problem. We believe that when our members are organized and reach positions of leadership, they’ll serve as a transformative force for students, communities and the broader movement for educational equity.LEE is a diverse team of passionate and talented individuals committed to making a difference. We are a high-growth, results-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. If you would like to become part of our team and join the fight for educational equity, or if you would simply like to learn more about what we do, please visit educationalequity.org.

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The Fund for the Public Interest is seeking hard-working individuals with great communication skills and a passion for social change to fill our campaign staff and Field Manager positions across the country this summer.

Our Mission:
The Trump administration and some leaders in Congress are pursuing an agenda that puts our environment and everyday people at risk. This summer the Fund is running nationwide campaigns to defend our most important environmental and consumer protections. To tackle climate change and ensure that big banks and credit card companies don't take advantage of people like you and me, it won't be enough to be right or have a great argument. To get decision makers to do the right thing, you need hundreds, thousands, sometimes millions of people to make their voices heard through petitions, emails, small donations, and meetings. Change takes people power and the Fund builds that power. For more than 30 years, we’ve helped to win campaigns and build resources for the nation’s top public interest and environmental organizations, including Environment America and USPIRG.

Job Description:
Currently, we have paid Canvasser and Field Manager positions open in Denver. These are full-time positions at an average of $10-$15/hr.

Responsibilities:
• Help the directors launch the campaign and build a team of staff this spring
• Build membership and raise money for environmental and social change organizations
• Educate and engage citizens on pressing issues
• Recruit, train and manage a team of staff in the office and in the field
• Meet with the directors each week to evaluate progress and provide input on hiring decisions, goals and priorities

While on staff, you will gain knowledge of pressing issues facing our country, learn how to effectively generate public support to influence decision makers, and obtain a firm understanding of the political process.

Why Apply?
You should apply if you want to…
• Make a real difference on important environmental and social issues
• Get experience with grassroots mobilization and fundraising
• Gain the skills and connections needed to launch a career in non-profit, political, or grassroots organizing
• Earn an average of $XX-$XX/hr this summer, working for something you believe in
• Build long-lasting relationships with a team of people from all across the country who share your interests and concerns on important issues

Qualifications
• Passion for environmental and social change
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethic

Previous experience with staff management or leadership may improve candidacy.
Job Type: Full-time

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