Global Warming Field Organizer - SCROLL DOWN TO APPLY!
We're seeking passionate organizers who are ready to stop global warming. Scientists say we must act now to stop the worst effects of climate change: more severe hurricanes, heat waves, droughts, floods, and sea level rise.
We have the solutions and the technology to solve global warming, but the political will is lacking. Project Hot Seat is leading the charge to convince Congress to take significant action to stop global warming. Our field team is mobilizing thousands of citizens to make global warming a key issue in the 2008 elections. Greenpeace Field Organizers will make sure that Congress pays attention to the people they represent instead of powerful corporate interests.
Job Scope and Responsibilities:
Greenpeace Field Organizers are driven, articulate, strategic, and able to quickly and effectively inspire a community to challenge their member of Congress to stop global warming. Each organizer will plan and implement a community-based campaign to mobilize the public and work with Congress to make global warming a legislative priority.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Recruit and train campaign volunteers and key coalition partners
- Plan and execute global warming education and outreach events
- Generate media coverage on the issue of global warming
- Build relationships with Congress to ensure long-term action
- Implement other tactics to pressure congressional targets to become champions
- Quickly develop knowledge of global warming issues
Skills and accomplishments:
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Able to inspire a diverse group of people
- Strong communication skills including public speaking, written and oral
- Critical thinking and time-management skills
- Able to keep a level head in a fast-paced campaign environment
- Commitment to grassroots organizing as a means of affecting change
Final application deadline: May 9th, 2008
Start date: June 9th, 2008.
Campaign expected to end December 2008.
Salary: Based on an annual salary of $30,660 plus paid medical and dental, generous paid vacation package and more. BA/BS Degree preferred or equivalent experience. Nationwide positions available, willingness to relocate preferred. Leadership opportunities for top candidates. Greenpeace encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of sex, race, religion, national origin, disabilities or sexual orientation.
Locations expected to include:
- Fairfax County (DC area)
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Moorehead, MN
- Pittsburgh/New Castle, PA
- Mentor/Cleveland, OH
- Raleigh, NC
- Akron, OH
Potential additional locations:
- Syracuse, NY
- Tucson, AZ
- Portland, ME
*There is the potential that additional placements may become available in locations such as: OR, FL, SD, IN, IL, AZ, OH, NJ, NY, VA, CA, CO, TN.
Application questions? Anna Wagner, Senior Organizing Manager hotseatjobs@sfo.greenpeace.org
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