Midwest Academy: Jobs in Organizing

The Next Academy Session
will be Aug 11 - 15 '08
in Chicago

From time to time the Midwest Academy is asked to post job openings. Please respond directly to the employer, not to the Academy. We make no representations as to the suitability or availability of these postings.

Jobs listed

Interfaith Worker Justice Organizing Director

Northwest Neighborhood Federation Executive Director

Illinois Action for Children Organizing Associate

Prewitt Organizing Fund Medical Student Organizer

Center for Community Change Workers' Rights Organizer, Washington D.C.

Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) Executive Director

Food & Water Watch Advocacy Writer and Researcher

Food & Water Watch Director, California Office

Food & Water Watch California Organizer, Fish Campaign

Food & Water Watch California Organizer, Water Campaign

Food & Water Watch Organizer for Chicago, Water Campaign

Food & Water Watch Organizer for Los Angeles, Water Campaign

Food & Water Watch National Organizer, Fish Campaign

Food & Water Watch Organizer, Water Campaign

Food & Water Watch Organizing Director

Food & Water Watch Program and Administrative Assistant

Food & Water Watch Senior Organizer, Water Campaign

Congregations for Civic Action Community Organizer

Virginia Organization of Consumers Asserting Leadership (VOCAL) Program Director and Organizational Consultant for Grassroots MH Groups

Metro Justice Full-time Organizer

Campaign for Better Health Care Lead Organizer - Health Care Justice

Sierra Club Associate Regional Representative Columbus, Ohio

Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) Executive Director

Mississippi Poultry Workers for Equality and Respect Executive Director

Seaflow Campaigns Director

Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) Director of Development

Save Our Cumberland Mountains (SOCM) Community Organizer, Position 1

San Francisco Community Land Trust Organizational Associate

Massachusetts 2020 Community Organizer

Progressive Jewish Alliance Community Organizing and Campaign Coordinator

Community Economic Development Network Of East Tennessee (CEDnet) Director

Restaurant Opportunities Center of New York New Orleans Coordinator

MPOWER Director

Northwest Arkansas Workers' Justice Center Full Time Worker Organizer — Wage Theft Campaign

Northwest Arkansas Workers' Justice Center Full Time Worker Organizer

Restaurant Opportunities Center of New York Chicago Coordinator

Illinois Hunger Coalition Community Organizer

Illinois Hunger Coalition Public Policy Grassroots Organizer

Illinois Maternal & Child Health Coalition Consumer Voices for Coverage Project: Regional Organizer

SOCM Community Organizer, Position 2

Stand for Children Massachusetts State Director

Teach Our Children Organizing Director, New Haven, CT

Clean Water Action / Clean Water Fund Community Organizer — Pittsburgh, PA

Jewish Council on Urban Affairs Community Initiatives Organizer

Center for Community Change Health Care Team Leader

Center for Community Change FIRM Organizer/Trainer

Center for Community Change FIRM Organizer

Center for Community Change Midwest Team Leader

SweatFree Communities Organizer

Puget Sound Sage Community Benefits Organizer

SEIU Local 32BJ Policy and Legislative Director

Planning for Elders Executive Director

Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) Exciting Opportunity for a Researcher with a Commitment to Economic Justice

ACLU of Washington Advocacy Coordinator — Full-time

The Center for Victims of Torture National Campaign Organizer

Mississippi POultry Workers for Equality and Respect (MPOWER) Director

PanCAN Government Affairs Assistant Manager/ Government Affairs Manager

Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI) Family Focused Organizer

Save Our Cumberland Mountains Lead Organizer/Assistant Director

Mercy Housing Lakefront - Chicago, Illinois Tenant Organizer

Americans Against Escalation in Iraq Organizers

National Wildlife Federation Grassroots Organizing Intern (Washington, DC)

Organization of the Northeast Land Use and Housing Organizer

Snake River Alliance Executive Director

Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) Community Organizer

Common Cause Field Organizer

AFSCME International, AFL-CIO Organizer-in-Training

Take a Stand Campaign Field Organizers

Action through Churches Together (ACT) Executive Director/Community Organizer

Pennsylvania ACORN Southeastern PA Canvass Director

AFL-CIO Organizing Institute Many Positions Open

Interfaith Worker Justice
Organizing Director

Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ) is a network of people of faith that calls upon our religious values in order to educate, organize and mobilize the religious community in the United States on issues and campaigns that will improve wages, benefits and conditions for workers, and give voice to workers, especially low-wage workers. IWJ has an affiliate network of 60 local religion-labor organizations across the country.

IWJ is seeking an experienced Organizing Director to lead the development of new affiliates and technical assistance for existing affiliates, coordinate IWJ's dynamic economic justice campaigns, and supervise and train a growing department of staff and interns.

Responsibilities: The person is responsible for the following work areas:

Provide support and technical assistance (50%). The organizing director will:

Provide support and technical assistance to existing local religion-labor affiliates including assistance with goals and objectives, fundraising plans, and campaign strategies;
Develop new affiliate organizations in priority cities;
Lead organization-building workshops as part of IWJ's training program.

Low-Wage Issue Campaign Leadership (25%). The organizing director will:

Lead the development and refinement of one or two campaign strategies;
Oversee the implementation of appropriate strategies and tactics;
Represent the organization in public and in the media on the issues;
Write organizing materials for use by the IWJ network.

Staff Supervision and Leadership (20%). The organizing director will:

Supervise the work of staff and interns in the Organizing Department;
Convene and lead department meetings;
Ensure that department goals and objectives are met;
Provide leadership in collaborating with other departments on joint projects and overall organizational work.

Other (5%): In addition to the specific job responsibilities, the staff member will:

Represent the organization in meetings.
Participate in regular staff meetings and events.
Attend board meetings as requested.
Perform other tasks as requested.

Additional Qualifications:

At least four years experience community or labor organizing.
Experience supervising staff.
Commitment to economic justice.
Strong experience working within the religious community.
Strong writing and personal communication skills.
Ability to travel. This position requires 30 percent domestic travel.
Bi-lingual Spanish/English desirable.

How to Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and names and numbers of three professional references to jobs@iwj.org. Put Organizing Director in the subject. No calls please.

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Northwest Neighborhood Federation
Executive Director

Reports To: Board of Directors

Responsibilities

Board of Directors

With Board Members, develops and updates organization's strategic plan
Researches and makes policy recommendations to the Board
Implements Board-approved strategic plan and policies
Prepares information necessary for board to conduct business of the organization
Plans interfaces between Board and other staff
Plans and conducts annual Board / staff Retreat

Finance

With Board, develops annual budget and fundraising plan
Manages organization's resources day to day prudently within budget guidelines
Approves expenditures within budget guidelines
Oversees proper reporting and record keeping of organization's financial activities
Provides Board with monthly financial report, including grant status
Leads fundraising activities, encouraging active participation of Board, other leaders, and staff.

Resource Development

Builds and maintains relationships with foundations or potential founders
Identifies funding resources
Approves all proposals and funding request

Organizing

Develops the leadership and organizing skills of organization's primary leaders through individual mentoring, regular reflections and evaluations with leaders, and scheduled leadership trainings
Works with Board and staff to create, execute and oversee strategies to recruit new members and develop them into leaders
Works with leadership to identify issues and conduct organizing campaigns to win concrete improvements in the community
Directs and monitors work of other organizing staff to ensure consistency of method and clarity of process.

Staff Management

Hires, supervises, and evaluates staff
Assigns staff to program areas to implement organizational vision and policy
Provides for staff training and development
Conducts regular staff meetings
Assures that all staff activity is in alignment with organization's mission and objectives as determined by strategic plan and policies

Public Relations

Represents the organization to the press, elected officials, other organizations, founders, and the general public
Oversees the production and distribution of all written and/or audiovisual information about organization used to educate the public about organization's goals and activities

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of organizing experience with significant community organizing experience
A proven track record in fundraising through grant writing to foundations
Experience supervising and training staff
Access to a reliable car; Bilingual Spanish / English or Polish/ English; ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends

If the applicants could please send coverletter and resume to NNF via email at clopez@nwnf.org Subject: Executive Director Position.

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Illinois Action for Children
Organizing Associate

The Agency: Illinois Action for Children is a non-profit social service and advocacy agency dedicated to quality, accessible early care and learning opportunities for all Illinois children. With nearly 400 employees in over 15 departments across 3 sites, Illinois Action for Children has championed the cause of quality childcare and early education for families and children throughout Illinois since 1969. We provide access to resources, community and advocacy - and represent an alliance of individuals and groups dedicated to empowering and supporting parents, childcare providers, early education professionals and family service programs. Our mission is to create a common voice and vision for advancing high quality and affordable programs that foster the development, health and well-being of all Illinois children. For additional information, please visit our website www.actforchildren.org

The Organizing Associate is responsible for recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with Action for Children members, parents, providers and advocates; identifying and fostering leadership within the membership; and focusing on intensive community organizing in selected areas of the state as set forth in the Public Policy & Advocacy Program organizing plan. Duties include: Building relationships with local grassroots advocates in order to recruit and develop early childhood care and education leaders in Illinois; assist in coordinating statewide membership events, including the annual Rally, Conference and Lobby Day; Statewide Public Policy Caucuses and Community Dialogue series; prepare for and provide presentations, trainings and workshops at both local and statewide venues upon request.

This position requires a bachelor's degree and one to two years related experience and/or training; background in grassroots organizing helpful; public speaking, presentation, writing and editing skills important; car and valid Illinois driver's license required; ability to communicate fluently in Spanish strong preferred.

The Organizing Associate is a valued member of Illinois Action for Children's Public Policy & Advocacy Program located at 4753 North Broadway, Chicago.

Salary low $40s; excellent benefits package (medical, dental, life, 401(k), flexible spending accounts and tuition reimbursement).

Send resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources
Illinois Action for Children
4753 North Broadway, Suite 1200
Chicago, Illinois 60640
fax: 773.697.6111 or e-mail hr@actforchildren.org. No phone calls please.

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Prewitt Organizing Fund
Medical Student Organizer

A leading healthcare union for physicians and dentists seeks to hire an individuals to serve as Lead Organizer. The Lead Organizer will coordinate on aspects of the organizing program, developing and implementing major external organizing campaigns. The Lead Organizer will also recruit member activists. Evening and weekend work will be involved and this position may require travel throughout the country and working in other states for various lengths of time.

Description: Develop and implement overall campaign goals by leading worker organizing and coordinating with research, communications, political and legal aspects of the campaign. Duties include leading and training staff; planning, implementing, evaluating campaign strategy and tactics; providing vision and leadership to staff, members and non-union workers.

Qualifications

Experience running large organizing campaigns, preferably in healthcare, or with professional employees
Have demonstrated success at providing direction and leadership to other organizers
5-7 years of direct organizing experience preferred
A knowledge of union organizing practices and principles and thorough knowledge of labor laws, in both private and public sectors
The ability to write organizing plans and grant proposals.
A strong working knowledge of data base programs and the ability to develop an organizing data base
Budgetary and fiscal experience
Sensitivity to political nuances within a labor organization
Extensive experience working with coalitions
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and project management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Computer literate and ability to write leaflets and newsletters
Maintains trust and confidence of multiple levels of union leadership.
Self-starter with an ability to work with supervision.
Driver's license and insurance required.

Salary and benefits: Salary depends on experience. Excellent full benefit package includes 100% employer paid self and dependent medical and dental, as well as 100% employer paid defined benefit pension plan.

To apply: please visit http://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=POF&cws=1&rid=48

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Center for Community Change
Workers' Rights Organizer, Washington D.C.

About the Center for Community Change

The Center for Community Change is a large national non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to promote the development of community organizing as a national force for social and economic justice. Founded in 1968, it is known for its role in supporting the national and grassroots coalitions that led to the creation of the food stamps program, the enactment of the Community Reinvestment Act, the growth of Community Development Corporations, and large-scale preservation of low income housing. More recently, the Center led efforts to secure a refundable child tax credit and restored food stamp eligibility for thousands of immigrant households. For further information, please visit our website at www.communitychange.org

Position Description: The Workers' Rights Organizer will help develop and coordinate work that brings together grassroots organizations and allies to advance workers' interests, and help coordinate support to grass-roots groups that are organizing workers, as well as multi-issue organizations that are working on jobs issues, to build the power and scale of those organizations.

Principal Responsibilities:

Work with grassroots organizations organizing workers, as well as multi-issue organizations focusing on jobs issues to develop and support national, state, or local campaigns with either policy or corporate targets.
Support coordinated campaigns on specific issues which bring together grassroots strategies with media, research and policy tools to achieve maximum impact.
Connect activities on workers' right issues and campaigns to the Campaign for Community Values and to the Center's broader voter engagement work.
Help grassroots organizations working on workers' rights and jobs issues to develop strategies for building alliances, partnerships, and coalitions with other organizations to enhance their power and to achieve their goals.
Help grassroots organizations develop and improve strategies to solidify and expand membership, develop leaders, move toward financial stability, and work effectively with other grassroots organizations and allies.

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years experience in community organizing and/or labor organizing and in implementing local, state or national policy initiatives on 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.
Managerial experience.
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 extensively.
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.
Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.

This position reports to: Senior Fellow

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

Closing Date of Position: Open until filled.

Submit resume and cover letter with salary expectation to:

Human Resources
Re: Workers Rights Organizer
Center for Community Change
1536 U Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009
Fax: 202 387 4892
employment@communitychange.org

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Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC)
Executive Director

Background on Tirrc: The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) is a statewide, immigrant and refugee-led collaboration whose mission is to empower immigrants and refugees throughout Tennessee to develop a unified voice, defend their rights, and create an atmosphere in which they are viewed as positive contributors to the state. TIRRC is one of the most diverse immigrant rights coalitions in the country, is considered a model for emerging immigrant's rights networks across the U.S., and is a leader in the immigrant's rights movement in the Southeast. For more information go to: www.tnimmigrant.org

Background on this Position: After leading TIRRC for seven years, TIRRC's Founder and Executive Director - David Lubell - will be leaving the organization. TIRRC is now looking for a dynamic, passionate, and talented individual to become TIRRC's new Executive Director.

Responsibilities: The Executive Director will work closely with the out-going Director, the staff, board of directors, and membership. Major responsibilities will include the following:

Supervise all staff, and meet regularly with supervisors. Oversee and evaluate staff on a regular basis.
Ensure day to day financial, administrative and personnel operations are running smoothly and effectively.
Implement 2009-10 fundraising plan and develop plans for future years. Work with the Director of Development, other staff, board and advisory board to raise funds from diverse sources (foundations, organizations, grassroots, individual, etc.) for the organization.
Implement TIRRC's five year strategic plan. Oversee implementation of programmatic work in keeping with TIRRC's mission and strategic plan.
Maintain and expand relationships with immigrant leaders, key allies, funders, media and policy makers.
Provide ongoing training and support for the board and staff in keeping with TIRRC's organizational development objectives.
Keep TIRRC up-to-date on key issues of strategic importance to the organization.
Move TIRRC forward as an innovative organization that is seen as a leader in the Southeast and in the national immigrant's rights movement.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following:

Strong commitment to TIRRC's mission and goals including a commitment to building racial and social justice through leadership development, community organizing and popular education.
At least three years experience working with immigrant and refugee communities and an understanding of the issues and policies that affect immigrant rights.
At least three years experience managing a non-profit organization (or at least a major program).
Strong written and oral English and proficiency in at least one other foreign language (particularly Spanish, Arabic, Kurdish, Somali or Kurdish).
Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours such as nights and weekends. (Director is a fulltime salary based position).
Reliable transportation, and willingness to travel for work.
Good time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks. Demonstrated management skills, and ability to work under pressure.
Grassroots and foundation fundraising experience, and a proven track record of success.
Strong interpersonal skills and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop innovative strategies and tactics for advocacy campaigns. Community organizing or union organizing experience.
High levels of self-motivation and independence, as well as the ability to work as a team.
Facility with using common computer software, information databases, internet and email.
Commitment to living and working in Nashville, Tennessee.
A bachelor's or equivalent degree

Compensation: Salary Negotiable, plus health benefits

To Apply: send a cover letter, résumé and writing sample to Sara Jane Saliba at:
edsearch@tnimmigrant.org (e-mail) or by postal mail to: TIRRC- Director Search Committee, 442 Metroplex Dr., Building D, Suite 118; Nashville, TN 37211.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Electronic applications will only be accepted as Word or PDF attachments with "Director Search Committee" written in the subject line of the email.

TIRRC is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people of color, immigrants, refugees, females, and LGBTQ individuals to apply.

Closing Date: Until Filled

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Food & Water Watch
Advocacy Writer and Researcher

We are growing quickly and seeking an Advocacy Writer and Researcher to join our team of experienced campaigners, researchers and lobbyists. The Writer/Researcher will help us challenge the economic and political forces promoting industrial food production and the privatization of the oceans and fresh water resources on the local, national and international levels.

Specific Responsibilities:

Develop thoroughly researched and persuasively written education materials such as reports, factsheets and other materials on various campaign issues.
Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members and media.
As needed, supervise interns in support of our campaigns.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience: At least two years of experience with corporate and government research and writing at a public interest organization or publication.

Education: College degree or equivalent experience required. Master's degree preferred.

Knowledge: Familiarity with a range of consumer issues, and knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process. Extensive knowledge of online, media, library, corporate, economic, government, NGO, industry, and academic research resources. Excellent written and oral communication and computer skills, including proficiency in Word and database programs.

Skills: Excellent investigative, research, written and oral communication skills.

Capabilities: The ideal candidate will have a journalism or advocacy writing background that they use to quickly and thoroughly carry out interviews and primary and secondary research, pull out the relevant information and then write about it persuasively and effectively. Ability to synthesize and understand information well enough to avoid repeating or leaning on jargon, legalese or overly academic language to compose a document. The idea is to break down the bureaucratic talk into language that a layperson can understand and wants to read. Excellent analytical skills. Work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks at once and adapt to changing situations on a daily basis.

Conditions:: We're looking for a passionate, motivated person who will work with a strongly committed team who sees our work as part of essential activism and change. Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch.

Competitive salary. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer paid medical/dental/long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid leave. This position is based in Washington, D.C.

How to Apply: Position open until filled. Please tell us where you saw this announcement and send cover letter, resume, three references and two writing samples - one of 500 to 2,000 words, and one of more than 2,000 words - to jobs@fwwatch.org or mail to:

Food & Water Watch
ATTN: Advocacy Writer/Researcher
1616 P Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

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Food & Water Watch
Director, California Office
Newly Created Position

We are growing quickly and seek a California Organizer to join our team of experienced campaigners, researchers, and lobbyists. The Director of Food & Water Watch's California office is a newly created position located in San Francisco and is responsible for providing the overall strategic vision for work in California, managing the California Office, and supervising California staff.

Specific Responsibilities:

Manage Food & Water Watch campaigns in California and supervise staff.
Provide the strategic vision for campaigns in California. Develop strategic plan for the California office, in coordination with staff in Washington DC office.
Coordinate fundraising activities with staff in the Washington office, including helping to create the operating budget, assisting with foundation and large donor fundraising.
Cultivate and maintain a visible public presence for Food & Water Watch in California.
Supervise contract lobbyist in Sacramento and coordinate with the Washington, DC staff on lobbying of Congressional targets from California.
Become conversant with Food & Water Watch issues.
Create a communication strategy in conjunction with the Washington DC communications staff in order to respond to members and general consumer inquiries.
When appropriate, serve as Food & Water Watch's press spokesperson in California, and work with the communications staff in preparing op-eds, letters to the editor, editorial board memos, and press releases.
Work with California staff in building coalitions with other national, state and local organizations.
Build a larger activist base by training other activists and interns on organizing techniques.
Recruit, train, and supervise staff, including volunteers.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum of 10 years experience as a consumer, environmental, labor, civil rights or community organizer, with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing staff.

Education: College degree and organizer's training preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted.

Knowledge: Organizing, advocacy and legislative strategy techniques; familiarity with state legislatures; consumer and environmental issues; working with the media; staff management.

Skills: Strong management and supervisory skills; excellent written and oral communications, including ability to effectively communicate with the press; familiarity with legislative and regulatory systems; proven fundraiser; lobbying; coalition building and media outreach; good interpersonal skills; knowledge of computer software programs and database management.

How to Apply: Position open until filled. Please tell us where you saw this announcement and send cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a short writing sample to jobs@fwwatch.org or mail to:

Food & Water Watchamp; Water Watch
ATTN: Director, California Office
1616 P Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

Food & Water Watch strives for a diverse work environment.

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Food & Water Watch
California Organizer, Fish Campaign
Newly Created Position

We are growing quickly and seek a California Organizer to join our team of experienced campaigners, researchers, and lobbyists. The Fish Campaign Organizer will work to: ensure seafood safety related to farm-raised seafood, oppose legislation intended to open federal waters to industrial fish farms and influence schemes that attempt to privatize entire fisheries. This is a newly created position based in our San Francisco, California office and will focus on organizing communities on the West Coast, in Alaska, and in Hawaii.

Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinate and develop statewide and regional coalitions on campaign issues and implement grassroots organizing and public education campaigns.
Work with team to develop strategic campaign plans including long- and short-term goals, strategies and tactics.
Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members, and media.
Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our campaigns.
Develop education materials such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter articles on various campaign issues. Maintain activist database and email lists.
As needed, travel to target regions to motivate local organizations and individuals through public speaking, media appearances, strategic planning and training, and meetings with state governments.
As needed, supervise interns in support of our campaigns.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience: At least two years experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field organizing.

Education: College degree or equivalent experience required.

Knowledge: Organizing, advocacy and legislative strategy techniques; familiarity with state legislatures; consumer and environmental issues; working with the media. Knowledge of marine issues a plus.

Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and planning; excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of online activism and email listservs.

Capabilities: Ability to think creatively and quickly to respond to legislative developments and to take advantage of breaking news; demonstrated leadership capability; ability to work well with a wide variety of people and to coordinate diverse tasks; ability to present technical concepts to a mass audience; can-do attitude and commitment to public interest work. Work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks at once, and adapt to changing situations on a daily basis.

How to Apply: Position open until filled. Please tell us where you saw this announcement and send cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a short writing sample to jobs@fwwatch.org or mail to:

Food & Water Watchamp; Water Watch
ATTN: California Fish Campaign Organizer
1616 P Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

Food & Water Watch strives for a diverse work environment.

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Food & Water Watch
California Organizer, Water Campaign
Newly Created Position

Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns challenging the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our Take Back the Tap Water campaign is successfully challenging the privatization of public water resources in the United States and internationally, educating the public and policymakers about the dangers of bottled water, and securing increased legislative support for clean, public water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.

We are growing quickly and seek seek a California Organizer to join our team of experienced campaigners, researchers, and lobbyists. The Organizer works to develop and implement legislative, field organizing, and media strategies and campaigns in support of the Take Back the Tap campaign in California and the West Coast. The Organizer reports to the Organizing Director. This is a newly-created position is based in our San Francisco, California office.

Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinate and develop statewide and regional coalitions on campaign issues and implement grassroots organizing and public education campaigns.
Work with team to develop strategic campaign plans including long- and short-term goals, strategies and tactics.
Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members, and media.
Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our campaigns.
Develop education materials such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter articles on various campaign issues. Maintain activist database and email lists.
Travel to target regions to motivate local organizations and individuals through public speaking, media appearances, strategic planning and training, and meetings with state governments.
Engage and train student leaders and interns.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience: At least two years experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field organizing.

Education: College degree or equivalent experience required.

Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and planning; excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of online activism and email listservs.

Conditions:: Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch. Long hours possible, occasional travel.

How to Apply: Position open until filled. Please tell us where you saw this announcement and send cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a short writing sample to jobs@fwwatch.org or mail to:

Food & Water Watchamp; Water Watch
ATTN: CA Water Campaign Organizer
1616 P St NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

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Food & Water Watch
Organizer for Chicago, Water Campaign
Newly Created Position

Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns challenging the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our Take Back the Tap campaign continues to successfully challenge the privatization of public water resources in the United States and internationally, educate the public and policymakers about the dangers of bottled water, and secure increased legislative support for clean, public water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.

In this newly created position, we seek an Organizer to join our team of experienced campaigners, researchers, and lobbyists. The Organizer works to develop and implement legislative, field organizing, and media strategies and campaigns in support of the Take Back the Tap campaign. The Organizer reports to the Organizing Director. Food & Water Watch is headquartered in Washington DC and has an office in San Francisco. This position will be located independently in the Chicago area.

Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinate and develop coalitions on campaign issues and implement grassroots organizing and public education campaigns.
Work with team to develop strategic campaign plans including long- and short-term goals, strategies and tactics.
Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members, and media.
Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our campaigns.
Develop education materials such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter articles on various campaign issues. Maintain activist database and email lists.
Travel to target states to motivate local organizations and individuals through public speaking, media appearances, strategic planning and training, and meetings with state governments.
Engage and train student leaders and interns.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education: College degree or equivalent experience required.

Experience: At least two years experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field organizing.

Knowledge: Organizing, advocacy and legislative strategy techniques; familiarity with federal and state legislatures; consumer and environmental issues; working with the media. Knowledge of water issues a plus.

Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and planning; excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of online activism and email listservs.

Conditions:: Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch. Long hours possible, occasional travel.

Competitive salary. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer paid medical/dental/long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid leave.

How to Apply: Please tell us where you saw this announcement and send cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a short writing sample to jobs@fwwatch.org, or mail to:

Food & Water Watchamp; Water Watch
ATTN: Chicago Water Organizer
1616 P St. Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

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Food & Water Watch
Organizer for Los Angeles, Water Campaign
Newly Created Position

Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns challenging the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our Take Back the Tap campaign continues to successfully challenge the privatization of public water resources in the United States and internationally, educate the public and policymakers about the dangers of bottled water, and secure increased legislative support for clean, public water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.

Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinate and develop coalitions on campaign issues and implement grassroots organizing and public education campaigns.
Work with team to develop strategic campaign plans including long- and short-term goals, strategies and tactics.
Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members, and media.
Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our campaigns.
Develop education materials such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter articles on various campaign issues. Maintain activist database and email lists.
Travel to target states to motivate local organizations and individuals through public speaking, media appearances, strategic planning and training, and meetings with state governments.
Engage and train student leaders and interns.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education: College degree or equivalent experience required.

Experience: At least two years experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field organizing.

Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and planning; excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of online activism and email listservs.

Conditions:: Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch. Long hours possible, occasional travel.

Competitive salary. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer paid medical/dental/long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid leave.

How to Apply: Please tell us where you saw this announcement and send cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a short writing sample to jobs@fwwatch.org, or mail to:

Food & Water Watchamp; Water Watch
ATTN: Los Angeles Water Organizer
1616 P St. Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

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Food & Water Watch
National Organizer, Fish Campaign

We are growing quickly and seek a Campaign Organizer to join our team of experienced campaigners, researchers, and lobbyists. The Fish Campaign Organizer will work to: ensure seafood safety related to farm-raised seafood, oppose legislation intended to open federal waters to industrial fish farms and influence schemes that attempt to privatize entire fisheries. This position is based in our Washington, DC office and will focus on organizing communities on the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.

Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinate and develop statewide and regional coalitions on campaign issues and implement grassroots organizing and public education campaigns.
Work with team to develop strategic campaign plans including long- and short-term goals, strategies and tactics.
Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members, and media.
Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our campaigns.
Develop education materials such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter articles on various campaign issues. Maintain activist database and email lists.
As needed, travel to target regions to motivate local organizations and individuals through public speaking, media appearances, strategic planning and training, and meetings with state governments.
As needed, supervise interns in support of our campaigns.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education: College degree or equivalent experience required.

Experience: At least two years experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field organizing.

Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and planning; excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of online activism and email listservs.

How to Apply: Position open until filled. Please tell us where you saw this announcement and send cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a short writing sample to jobs@fwwatch.org or mail to:

Food & Water Watchamp; Water Watch
ATTN: Fish Campaign Organizer
1616 P Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

Food & Water Watch strives for a diverse work environment.

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Food & Water Watch
Organizer, Water Campaign
Newly Created Position

Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns challenging the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our Take Back the Tap campaign continues to successfully challenge the privatization of public water resources in the United States and internationally, educate the public and policymakers about the dangers of bottled water, and secure increased legislative support for clean, public water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.

Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinate and develop community-based coalitions on campaign issues and assist in implementing grassroots public education campaigns.
Work with team to develop strategic campaign plans including long- and short- term goals, strategies and tactics.
Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members, and media.
Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our campaigns.
Travel to target states to motivate local organizations and develop coalitions through public speaking, media appearances, strategic planning and training, lobby state governments, and develop earned local media.
Develop education materials such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter articles on various campaign issues. Maintain activist database and email lists.
Engage and train student leaders and interns.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education: College degree required.

Experience: At least two years experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field organizing.

Knowledge: Organizing, and advocacy techniques; familiarity with legislative campaigns; consumer and environmental issues; working with the media. Knowledge of water issues a plus.

Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and planning; excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of databases, online activism and email listservs.

Capabilities: Ability to think creatively and quickly to respond to legislative developments and to take advantage of breaking news; demonstrated leadership capability; ability to work well with a wide variety of people and to coordinate diverse tasks; ability to present technical concepts to a mass audience; can-do attitude and commitment to public interest work. Ability to work well with a wide range of people, work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks at once, and adapt to changing situations on a daily basis.

Conditions:: Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch. Long hours possible, occasional travel.

Competitive salary. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer paid medical/dental/long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid leave.

How to Apply: Please tell us where you saw this announcement and send cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a short writing sample to jobs@fwwatch.org, or mail to:

Food & Water Watch ATTN: Water Campaign Organizer
1616 P Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

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Food & Water Watch
Organizing Director

Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Through our Hold the Hormones campaign and in coalition with our allies, we secured a groundbreaking commitment from Starbucks Coffee Company to stop purchasing and serving milk from cows treated with the risky artificial hormone rBGH. Our movement-building work challenging the privatization of public water resources has sent some of the world's largest private water corporations packing. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.

We seek a motivated and visionary leader to join our senior management team as Organizing Director and to lead Food & Water Watch to the next level of strategic campaigning. The ideal candidate is a seasoned organizer, a strategic campaign planner, and an excellent listener with at least 5 to 8 years of proven success as a staff manager and mentor, and at least 5 years of grassroots organizing experience. As Food & Water Watch matures as an organization, we seek an Organizing Director to help lead and shape our growth.

The Organizing Director coordinates and drives campaign planning and implementation, and oversees all staff organizers based in our Washington, DC headquarters. The Organizing Director reports to the Executive Director.

Specific Responsibilities:

Working closely with campaign teams, oversees the development and implementation of long- and short-term campaign and organizing goals, strategies and tactics for the organization.
Supervises and mentors organizing staff and ensures that individual performance goals are met.
Oversees the hiring and training of Organizing Team staff. Coordinates trainings and other organizational and staff development activities. Facilitates monthly organizing team meetings.
In coordination with campaign teams, oversees development of organizing materials, issue updates, action alerts, and media materials needed to implement campaigns.
In coordination with campaign teams, works with coalition partners to develop and implement strategies at the national, state and regional level.
Serves as a liaison between Organizing Department and other departments (Policy, Research, Communications, and Administration).
As needed, represents Food & Water Watch with the media and at public events.
Manages budgets of Organizing Team and coordinates with other staff to manage overall budget.
Other duties as assigned.

The Food & Water Watch Organizing Team:

The Organizing Department provides the grassroots muscle to win concrete campaign victories, build community-based power to protect our food and water resources for the long term, and increase Food & Water Watch's profile as a consumer advocate. The Organizing Department, like Food & Water Watch as a whole, has three main programmatic/issue areas, each with a team of 2-3 organizers:

The Take Back the Tap campaign protects water as a public resource by working with elected leaders and citizen groups to challenge the privatization of public water works, promoting federal legislation to increase support for public water, and exposing the myths about bottled water.
The Safe Food campaign is taking on big agribusiness by organizing and advocating for increased Country of Origin Labeling of foods, stronger policies to ensure the safety of food produced in and imported to the U.S., and by supporting local sustainable food systems.
The Wild Oceans campaign is focused on protecting our oceans from corporate control, specifically challenging current proposals for industrial-scale fish farming in the open ocean.

Requirements:

Experience:

At least five to eight years of staff management experience with a proven track record of developing and creating leadership opportunities for staff.
At least five years experience as a grassroots, field, or national organizer or campaigner.
Proven ability to manage and evaluate projects and budgets with attention to detail from start to finish.
Extensive knowledge of public interest campaigns, including grassroots organizing strategies and advocacy techniques.

Education:

College degree or commensurate qualifications.
Training in direct action or grassroots organizing, such as the Midwest Academy or other organizing methodology, is helpful.

Skills and Knowledge:

Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, leadership development and training skills.
Excellent long- and short-term campaign and organizational planning.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience working with the media and acting as a spokesperson
Excellent time management skills.
Excellent listener and mentor.
High energy and enthusiasm.
Ability to think long-term and articulate a vision.
Good computer skills.
Familiarity with database programs and online organizing strategies helpful.
Proven ability to work well with a wide range of people, work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks at once, and adapt to changing situations on a daily basis. Sense of humor.
Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch.
Long hours and travel possible.
This position is based in Washington, DC.

Compensation: Competitive salary, dependent on experience. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer paid medical/dental/long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid leave.

To apply: Position open until filled. Please tell us where you saw this announcement and send cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a short writing sample to jobs@fwwatch.org or mail to:

Food & Water Watch
ATTN: Organizing Director Position
1616 P Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

Position open until filled. Food & Water Watch strives for a diverse work environment.

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Food & Water Watch
Program and Administrative Assistant

Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization located in Washington DC running dynamic, cutting edge campaigns challenging the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources.

General Responsibilities:

The Program and Administrative Assistant is responsible for a wide variety or activities at Food & Water Watch including staffing the reception station, assisting with meetings and periodic special events, making travel arrangements, performing financial and program data entry, handling member correspondence, and other tasks to support organizational operations.

Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinate printing projects between FWW staff and printer.
Staff reception station to support security of the office and assist visitors.
Answer the organization's central incoming phone line and route calls to appropriate extension.
Distribute incoming mail, forward mail to off-site locations, receive and route deliveries.
Coordinate conference room availability and maintain event and meeting calendar.
Make travel arrangements for board and staff.
Enter financial and program data into appropriate databases.
Execute and mail donor acknowledgments and other member correspondence.
Assist operations staff with administrative support functions.
Assist with special event arrangements and logistics.
Assist with member inquiries.
Assist with scheduling interviews.
Maintain orderliness of copy/supply room.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education:

College degree required.

Experience:

One to two years experience in a non-profit setting a plus.
Track record for reliability and timeliness.

Skills and Abilities:

Good written and verbal communications skills.
Pleasant, clear telephone manner.
Detail oriented.
Highly organized, with capacity to juggle multiple requests, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
Flexible work attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Interest in social justice and environmental issues a plus.

To apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, writing sample and 3 references to jobs@fwwatch.org. Position open until filled. Food & Water Watch strives for a diverse work environment and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and differently-abled people to apply.

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Food & Water Watch
Senior Organizer, Water Campaign
Newly Created Position

Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns challenging the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our water team continues to educate the public and policymakers about the consequences of bottled water, secure increased legislative support for clean, public water, and successfully challenge the privatization of public water resources. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.

We seek Organizers and Senior Organizers to join our team of experienced campaigners, researchers, and lobbyists to support our campaign to keep water clean and safe by funding clean water and for a new contaminant campaign.

The Senior Organizer works to develop and implement legislative, field organizing, and media strategies and campaigns in support of campaigns to keep water clean and safe.

Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinate and develop national and community-based coalitions on campaign issues and implement grassroots organizing and public education campaigns.
Work with National Water Policy Coordinator to lead strategic campaign planning process, working with team to develop including long- and short- term goals, strategies and tactics.
Lead and coordinate activities of other organizers on the campaign.
Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members, and media.
Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our campaigns.
Develop education materials such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter articles on various campaign issues. Maintain activist database and email lists.
Travel to target states to motivate local organizations and individuals through public speaking, media appearances, strategic planning and training, and meetings with state governments.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience: At least five years experience in advocacy on public policy issues, grassroots/field organizing, and media outreach. Supervisory experience helpful.

Education: College degree or equivalent experience required.

Knowledge: Organizing, advocacy and legislative strategy techniques; familiarity with Capitol Hill and state legislatures; consumer and environmental issues; working with the media. Knowledge of water issues a plus.

Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and planning; excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of online activism and email listservs.

Conditions:: Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch. Long hours possible, occasional travel.

Competitive salary. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer paid medical/dental/long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid leave.

How to Apply: Position open until filled. Please tell us where you saw this announcement and send cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a short writing sample to jobs@fwwatch.org or mail to:

Food & Water Watch ATTN: Senior Organizer, Water Campaign
1616 P Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

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Congregations for Civic Action
Community Organizer

Congregations for Civic Action is a federation of 11 North San Diego County congregations representing 21,000 families. Our vision is for all people to experience the justice and opportunity that is extended by the American promise. We strive for that vision by building the capacity of congregations to represent the interests of families in local, state, and national public affairs. This is accomplished through the development of grassroots congregational leaders and powerful congregation-wide action in issue areas such as housing affordability, healthcare access, public safety, youth, and public education. We are affiliated with The PICO National Network (piconetwork.org).

Congregations for Civic Action seeks a full time community organizer. The position requires frequent evening work and some weekends. Organizing duties will be primarily in coastal North San Diego County. Salary is $40,000-$45,000 (DOE) plus health benefits and retirement plan.

Responsibilities:

Develop volunteer leaders and community organizing committees in member congregations using the PICO model of congregation-based community organizing
Conduct one-to-one visits with volunteer leaders, clergy, and community stakeholders on a highly frequent basis
Guide community organizing committees through research and action on local issues
Participate in PICO efforts to shape policy at state and national levels
Participate in fundraising and administrative activities as required
Participate in PICO's professional development sessions and other training activities designated by the executive director

Qualifications:

Associate or baccalaureate degree. May be substituted with relevant work experience
Experience in social justice, political, or community development work
Excellent interpersonal skills
Outstanding presentation, training, and writing skills
Keen analytical skills
Ability to work with diverse religious congregations and racial/ethnic communities
Spanish language proficiency or fluency preferred
Candidates must successfully complete a one-to-one interview process with volunteer leaders, clergy, and Civic Action staff

To apply:

Please mail or email a cover letter and resume to:

Peter Hasapopoulos
Executive Director
Congregations for Civic Action
1785 S. Escondido Boulevard, Ste B
Escondido, CA 92025
Email: phasapopoulos@sbcglobal.net

Deadline for application: Open until filled

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Metro Justice
Full-time Organizer

Metro Justice seeks a full-time organizer to coordinate canvassing, recruit and assist with local and statewide campaigns. Creativity, multi-tasking and commitment to social justice required. Ability to communicate with different ages, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds a must. Competitive benefits, friendly office, rewarding work.

The organizer will:

Canvass and coordinate canvassing in selected communities on local and statewide issues
Recruit members by meeting individually with prospects and by canvassing for new members
Assist in arranging workshops and other training for leadership development
Assist volunteers in planning campaign strategies and tactics
Engage in public outreach to support voter mobilization project
Participate in local and statewide coalition-building
Plan and implement large mobilizations and media events
Prepare meeting summaries and written/oral reports to council
Prepare press releases

The organizer should have the following experience or skills, and attributes:

Ability to communicate with varying ages, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds
Experience in coalition-building
Experience in recruiting and organizing people to work on projects
Creativity, innovation, mature thinking and reasoning skills
Public speaking skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work as part of a team
Experience fundraising and training desired but not required
Strong commitment to social and racial justice
Relevant formal education will be considered but is not required

Deadline for resumes March 24. Send to Metro Justice, Attn: Personnel, 167 Flanders Street Suite D19, Rochester, NY 14619

Metro Justice is greater Rochester's leading progressive, multi-issue, citizen action organization. We enable ordinary people to break through their isolation, join together to take work for social change.

Metro Justice is an equal opportunity employer.

www.metrojustice.org

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Campaign for Better Health Care
Lead Organizer - Health Care Justice

CBHC is the largest, statewide advocacy coalition in Illinois focused on making quality, affordable health care a reality for all in our state. Its network consists of a broad and diverse array of individuals and organizations. These include consumers, providers, community groups, faith congregations, labor and businesses. CBHC brings these interests together in educating the public about the health care crisis and mobilizing grassroots support for reform.

Job Description: CBHC seeks an experienced community organizer to serve as Lead Organizer - Health Care Justice. This person will work with the Health Care Justice Director and other staff in implementing CBHC's overall advocacy strategy and grassroots organizing. This includes the following:

Help plan andlead implementation of statewide advocacy initiatives such as public awareness events, meetings with legislators, postcard and call campaigns and other activities that mobilize grassroots support for health care reform;
Recruit new individuals and organizations to participate in these activities;
Lead the expansion of the Chicagoland Working Group, organizations from across the metro area that come together regularly to work for health care justice;
Help run CBHC's Chicago Office;
Oversee the Story Project, through which individuals advocate for reform by telling their personal stories of struggle with our health care system;
Oversee the HelpLine, a toll-free phone number consumers throughout the state can call to receive guidance and information on how to obtain coverage or deal with difficulties in the coverage they currently have;
Coordinate thework of downstate organizers so that it is connected to Chicagoland activism and integrated into overall advocacy strategy;
Assist in policy assessment and support CBHC's work with the media;
Help fundraise for organizing efforts;
Supervise staff, VISTAs and volunteers in the work above; and
Compete other tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

Three or more years experience in community organizing and/or social justice advocacy required;
Passion for the cause of health care justice and a drive to recruit new participants;
Strong supervisory skills and experience;
Initiative, follow-through and the ability to handle diverse responsibilities with minimal supervision;
A positive attitude and the ability to work well with colleagues and be a team player;
Strong organizational and communications skills;
Computer and Internet literacy with proficiency in programs such as Word and Excel; and
A vehicle and valid Illinois driver's license.
Proficiency in speaking and writing Spanish is a plus. A Bachelor's Degree is also a plus.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to: Jonathan VanderBrug / Health Care Justice Director / CBHC at jvanderbrug@cbhconline.org. Resumes are due March 1, 2008. However, resumes will be considered on an incoming basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No phone calls or faxes please. This position is based in Chicago and offers a competitive salary and benefits, including health care. EOE.

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Sierra Club
Associate Regional Representative Columbus, Ohio

The Sierra Club, the nation's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, is seeking a dynamic, dedicated, skilled individual for the position of Associate Regional Representative based in Columbus OH. Responsibilities include coordination of our Central Ohio "Cool Cities" and Global Warming campaign activities, coordination of our Central Ohio 2008 electoral campaign, participation in development of strategies and programs, representation of Sierra Club in the media and coordination of outreach and visibility activities. The Associate Regional Rep works in close cooperation with volunteer leaders and staff; trains activists, coordinates grassroots public education, legislative action and electoral campaign activity, and represents Sierra Club to the public.

Interested candidates should have at least 1-2 years' experience in grassroots organizing, coalition building and media relations in the environmental movement, political campaigns or similar organizations; strong demonstrated communications skills, knowledge of environmental issues, demonstrated ability to work effectively with volunteers and to mobilize community activism; and computer proficiency.

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to Senior Regional Representative at teresa.mchugh@sierraclub.org. Application deadline is March 15, 2008. Competitive salary and benefits. For more information go to www.sierraclub.org.

Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC)
Executive Director

Background on TIRRC: The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) is a statewide, immigrant and refugee-led collaboration whose mission is to empower immigrants and refugees throughout Tennessee to develop a unified voice, defend their rights, and create an atmosphere in which they are viewed as positive contributors to the state. TIRRC is one of the most diverse immigrant rights coalitions in the country, is considered a model for emerging immigrant's rights networks across the U.S., and is a leader in the immigrant's rights movement in the Southeast. For more information go to: www.tnimmigrant.org

Responsibilities: The Executive Director will work closely with the out-going Director, the staff, board of directors, and membership. Major responsibilities will include the following:

Supervise all staff, and meet regularly with supervisors. Oversee and evaluate staff on a regular basis.
Ensure day to day financial, administrative and personnel operations are running smoothly and effectively.
Implement 2009-10 fundraising plan and develop plans for future years. Work with the Director of Development, other staff, board and advisory board to raise funds from diverse sources (foundations, organizations, grassroots, individual, etc.) for the organization.
Implement TIRRC's five year strategic plan. Oversee implementation of programmatic work in keeping with TIRRC's mission and strategic plan.
Maintain and expand relationships with immigrant leaders, key allies, funders, media and policy makers.
Provide ongoing training and support for the board and staff in keeping with TIRRC's organizational development objectives.
Keep TIRRC up-to-date on key issues of strategic importance to the organization.
Move TIRRC forward as an innovative organization that is seen as a leader in the Southeast and in the national immigrant's rights movement.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following:

Strong commitment to TIRRC's mission and goals including a commitment to building racial and social justice through leadership development, community organizing and popular education.
At least three years experience working with immigrant and refugee communities and an understanding of the issues and policies that affect immigrant rights.
At least three years experience managing a non-profit organization (or at least a major program).
Strong written and oral English and proficiency in at least one other foreign language (particularly Spanish, Arabic, Kurdish, Somali or Kurdish).
Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours such as nights and weekends. (Director is a fulltime salary based position).
Reliable transportation, and willingness to travel for work.
Good time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks. Demonstrated management skills, and ability to work under pressure.
Grassroots and foundation fundraising experience, and a proven track record of success.
Strong interpersonal skills and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop innovative strategies and tactics for advocacy campaigns. Community organizing or union organizing experience.
High levels of self-motivation and independence, as well as the ability to work as a team.
Facility with using common computer software, information databases, internet and email.
Commitment to living and working in Nashville, Tennessee.
A bachelor's or equivalent degree

Compensation: Salary Negotiable, plus health benefits

To Apply: send a cover letter, résumé and writing sample to Sara Jane Saliba at: edsearch@tnimmigrant.org (e-mail) or by postal mail to: TIRRC- Director Search Committee, 442 Metroplex Dr., Building D, Suite 118; Nashville, TN 37211.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Electronic applications will only be accepted as Word or PDF attachments with "Director Search Committee" written in the subject line of the email.

Closing Date: Until Filled

TIRRC is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people of color, immigrants, refugees, females, and LGBTQ individuals to apply.

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Mississippi Poultry Workers for Equality and Respect
Executive Director

MPOWER… empowers poultry plant workers in Mississippi to improve their quality of life at work and in their communities.

MPOWER is a membership-based workers' center that works to build healthy communities by promoting economic and social justice in the state's poultry producing region and workplaces. We are a collaboration of poultry workers of diverse backgrounds, civil rights and immigrants' rights organizations, religious leaders, labor unions, employment justice groups, and other community partners.

MPOWER aims to increase workers' abilities to achieve equity and justice on the job and in our communities by:

Developing leadership among workers to make our voices heard.
Strengthening workers' capacity to organize collectively.
Enhancing workers' knowledge, skills and resources to exercise our rights.
Building relationships across differences of race, culture, gender, language and religious affiliation in order to link the struggles of the African American and Latin American communities.

Background: MPOWER has been operating as an independent organization for a year now, after four years of establishing our programs and leadership base as a project of another organization. We are looking for an Executive Director to lead this vibrant organization into its next stage of development.

Responsibilities: The Executive Director will work closely with MPOWER staff, the board of directors, and worker leaders to:

Carry out a multi-year organizing campaign.
Create and implement annual fundraising plans.
Roll out MPOWER's new membership development strategy.
Manage day to day financial, administrative and personnel operations.
Supervise, support and evaluate the organizing staff on a regular basis.
Lead hiring of additional staff as needed and as resources allow.
Develop and maintain relationships with faith, labor and community allies.
Overseeimplementation of programmatic work in keeping with MPOWER's mission and strategic plan.
Create a communications and media plan for the center and liaise with press.
Provide ongoing training and support for the board and staff in keeping with MPOWER's organizational development objectives.
Keep MPOWER up-to-date on key issues of strategic importance to the center.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following:

Commitment to building racial and social justice through community organizing, leadership development, and popular education.
Strong written and oral English and Spanish language capabilities.
Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours such as nights and weekends. (Director is a fulltime salary-based position.)
Reliable transportation.
Good time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
Grassroots and foundation fundraising experience.
Ability to develop innovative strategies and tactics for campaigns.
Detail oriented, demonstrated management skills, and ability to work under pressure.
Strong interpersonal skills and verbal communication skills.
Community organizing or union organizing experience.
High levels of self-motivation and independence, as well as the ability to work as a team.
Facility with using common computer software, information databases, internet and email.
Commitment to living and working in the poultry region of Central Mississippi.

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package.

MPOWER is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people of color, immigrants, females, and LGBT individuals to apply.
To Apply: Submit resume, contact information for three professional references, and cover letter, including salary expectation, to:

MPOWER
ATTN: Director Search Committee
383 S. Fourth Street
Morton, MS 39117

Electronic applications will not be accepted.

Closing Date: March 15, 2008

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Seaflow
Campaigns Director

Salary: $40,000-50,000 depending on experience + benefits
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Interns, consultants and volunteers
Schedule: Full-time, includes some weekends and evenings, and occasional travel
Closing date: February 15th

About Seaflow
Formed in 1999, Seaflow is a grassroots marine conservation NGO based in a beachfront office in the beautiful Sausalito Headlands working to reduce and regulate ocean noise pollution from Navy sonar, shipping and other sources. We combine grassroots organizing, media outreach, lobbying, advocacy, litigation, creative action, collaboration, cooperation and working in coalitions to make the ocean a quieter and safer place for wildlife and people.

About the Position
Seaflow is looking for someone passionate about the ocean and/or the environment who is a natural born organizer and advocate preferably with a background or knowledge of ocean and environmental issues. The Campaigns Director will be responsible for launching a newly planned campaign to reduce and regulate ocean noise pollution in California from large cargo vessels and oil supertankers. The Campaigns Director is also responsible for managing the new Vessel Watch Project. The Campaigns Director reports directly to the Executive Director.

Specific Responsibilities:

Direct the Sanctuaries Campaign and Vessel Watch Project
Assist with other advocacy efforts
Serve as spokesperson for the organization
Write reports, press releases and factsheets
Coordinate volunteers and community members
Manage campaign and project budgets
Attend meetings and conferences
Develop an expertise in ocean noise pollution scientific and policy issues
Supervise interns
Assist with fundraising

Required:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Very well organized
Prior political organizing experience
Prior policy advocacy experience
Prior media relations experience
Fire in the belly for social and political change
Able to articulate complex scientific concepts in everyday language
Experienced with databases and website content management
Able to see projects through to completion
Fast learner
Creative and open minded, able to adjust course in mid-stream
Able to work independently and with direction as needed
Prior experience supervising interns and volunteers
Willingness to travel

Highly Desirable
Prior experience and/or knowledge of ocean issues and a legal background are big pluses.

To Apply: Mail or email your resume, cover letter and one writing sample to:

Robert Ovetz, Ph.D.
Seaflow
1062 Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, CA 94965
robert@seaflow.org

Please do not call or fax.

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Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC)
Director of Development

Background:
The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) is a statewide, immigrant and refugee-led collaboration whose mission is to empower immigrants and refugees throughout Tennessee to develop a unified voice, defend their rights, and create an atmosphere in which they are viewed as positive contributors to the state. Towards these goals TIRRC utilizes four major strategies:

Base Building — Concentrates on strengthening and unifying the immigrant and refugee base by providing training, technical assistance and opportunities for collaboration for both emerging and established grassroots immigrant and refugee organizations.

Grassroots Policy Change — Focuses on empowering grassroots immigrant and refugee leaders to effectively advocate for policy changes at the local, state, and federal levels.

Defense of Civil Rights/Civil Liberties — Protects the freedoms of Tennessee immigrants and refugees by educating individuals about their rights and by organizing communities to address alleged civil liberties/civil rights abuses.

Public Awareness — Works to increase public awareness about the contributions of immigrants and refugees and the realities of a broken immigration system; focuses on fostering positive relationships and building alliances with other marginalized groups in the broader Tennessee community.

Position Summary:
TIRRC is seeking a Director of Development to manage its current grants and coordinate efforts to diversify the organization's funding base. The Director of Development will be responsible for writing proposals, preparing reports to grantors, developing the membership, and identifying new sources of funding, particularly among individual and corporate donors. In addition, he/she will work with the Events Specialist to plan fundraising events, with the Operations Director to provide budgets and financial reports to grantors, and with the State Director and Board to develop an annual fundraising strategy and long-term fundraising plan. This position will be based in Nashville and will require occasional evening and weekend hours. Immigrants and refugees are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
Minimum two years of fundraising experience
Excellent writing and communication skills
Demonstrated fundraising and grantwriting success
Ability to prioritize, meet internal and external deadlines, and work under minimal supervision
Strong commitment to TIRRC's mission and goals
Experience coordinating events, especially fundraisers
Familiarity with desktop publishing and graphics software
Experience working with immigrant and refugee communities
Understanding of the issues and policies that affect immigrant rights

Compensation: Salary Negotiable, plus health benefits

To apply send a cover letter, résumé and writing sample to Sara Jane Saliba at sara@tnimmigrant.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Save Our Cumberland Mountains (SOCM)
Community Organizer, Position 1

SOCM, a state-wide, multi-issue, multi-racial community organization working for social, economic, and environmental justice in Tennessee, is seeking applications for a community organizer position. Based originally in the coalfields of east Tennessee and named Save Our Cumberland Mountains, SOCM is in the process of changing its name to reflect its state-wide scope, its work on many social justice issues, and a more diverse constituency. SOCM is democratically run by its members and invests in member leadership development as well as winning issues that affect their lives.

SOCM organizers work with members in chapters on local issues and in issue committees on state-wide campaigns to help set strategy, build leadership, carry out work plans, and move campaigns forward. SOCM is committed to anti-racism work and to organizing that builds greater racial diversity. Positions require some internal fundraising and writing duties. Applicants for this organizing position may be located in a new west Tennessee office SOCM is opening in 2008.

Requirements: Commitment to social, economic, and environmental justice through community organizing; ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds; self-motivated and self-starting; ability to work independently and cooperatively; own a car; willing to travel for field time in different parts of the state.

Salary And Benefits: Starting salary is $27,000+ depending on experience. Group health insurance, paid vacation (4 weeks to start), sick leave, personal growth leave (1 week/year), parental leave (1 month), pension, sabbatical, and opportunity for training.

To Apply: Applications are welcome right away. Please state you are applying for the Community Organizer position 1. Send resume and cover letter and at least three references with contact information to SOCM, P.O. Box 479, Lake City, Tennessee 37769, (865) 426-9455; e-mail: info@socm.org

SOCM is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of color to apply.

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San Francisco Community Land Trust
Organizational Associate

About the San Francisco Community Land Trust: The San Francisco Community Land Trust (SFCLT) is a member-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to create permanently affordable, resident controlled housing for low- and moderate- income people in San Francisco through community ownership of the land. Land trusts have been used widely, particularly on the East Coast, as an instrument to protect investments in affordable housing by separating ownership of the land from the housing units. SFCLT aims to build community and enhance the quality of life for San Francisco residents through tenant organizing, policy advocacy, and the development of permanently affordable homeownership units. The organization works in partnership with residents, community groups, and local government to preserve multifamily housing by converting properties from rental units into resident-owned, limited-equity housing cooperatives.. Established in 2002 SFCLT operates as a voluntary organization with a very active Board of Directors and volunteer committees: Project Committee, Outreach Committee, and Fundraising Committee. SFCLT is currently managing the rehabilitation and coop conversion project at 53 Columbus Avenue in Chinatown.

SFCLT's 3-Year Goals:

Create permanently affordable homeownership units through the acquisition and conversion of apartment buildings.
Develop an education program for residents and members to become successful homeowners, property managers and cooperative members.
Influence and utilize public policy to support more affordable homeownership in San Francisco through the use of the CLT model, while maintaining the organization's core mission and grassroots integrity.
Expand community outreach and membership throughout San Francisco.

Summary of Position: SFCLT seeks an Organizational Associate to help build and maintain a strong, well-functioning, community-based organization. The Organizational Associate is hired by and reports to the Organizational Director and Board of Directors. Working closely with the Director, the Associate is responsible for the overall coordination of our member services, outreach and education programs. Other duties include providing support the outreach and project development committees, as well as some administrative work. The ideal candidate will have experience working with people from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, will be passionate about the organization's mission, and experienced in community organizing.

SFCLT Organizational Associate: Job Responsibilities

Member/Resident Services (40%):

Assist with the design of the SFCLT Education Program (CLT model, Homeownership and Cooperative Self-Management)
Coordinate all education trainings for residents and members, pre- and post-conversion
Liaison withall external partner agencies that provide education and counseling services to residents and members
Support the monitoring and evaluation of the education program
Support the outreach committee by coordinating meetings, orientation workshops and other outreach activities
Maintain organizational member/contact database
Manage and maintain relationships with SFCLT leaseholders
Coordinate the re-sale process, including pricing and marketing.

Project Management (20%):

Serve as liaison with property management company
Support owner's representative with project development activities as needed
Perform resident income qualification and program eligibility assessments
Support Project Development Committee by attending meetings and coordinating volunteer members on activities

Community Relations (20%):

Liaison to community based activities in support of affordable housing
Attend public meetings
Attend community meetings
Build and develop relationships with affordable housing organizations and groups
Build and develop relationships with public officials in the housing area
Work with Organizational Director (OD) in writing newsletters, web content, preparing for events, media relations etc.

Fundraising and administrative (20%)

Assist OD with grant writing and reporting on education and outreach activities
Other administrative duties as necessary, including but not limited to general office support.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

The IdealCandidate will possess excellent skills in community organizing and project management, specifically:

Minimum of 2 years experience with affordable housing or community development organization.
Minimum of 1 year experience i with a community-based effort that involved people of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Minimum of 1 year direct experience with community organizing and/or popular education around social justice issues.
Leadership skills, including good public speaking skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to plan and manage a service-oriented program, including budget management.

Ability to quickly establish credibility and build strong working relationships with very diverse groups of people.

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Results-driven and team-oriented work style.
Proficient user of Microsoft Office software programs (Word, Excel) and Internet research.
Personal knowledge of SFCLT; local candidates given preference.

While not required, skills or experience in any of the following areas/activities are desirable:

Bachelor's Degree;
Working with low- and moderate-income households
Public relations, marketing or preparing publications
Bilingual/bi-literate in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, or Tagalog.
Knowledge of web, desktop publishing and other software

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $40,000 to $50,000 a year FTE, depending on experience This position is currently funded at 0.6 FTE (24 hours/week). Current salary is $24,000 to $30,000/year at 24 hours/week. This position is designed to grow to full time as funding becomes available. The SFCLT offers vacation, sick leave and health benefits.

Our goal is to have this position filled by 2/15/08. Please send resume and cover letter ASAP to info@sfclt.org.

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Massachusetts 2020
Community Organizer

About the Organization: Massachusetts 2020 has pioneered the first-in-the-nation, statewide effort to expand and redesign the conventional public school day by adding at least 25% more time for all students in a sub set of schools as a strategy to increase student achievement and the acquisition of 21st-century skills. The Expanded Learning Time Initiative (ELT) launched in ten schools enrolling nearly 5,000 students in five districts in 2006-2007, and grew to a total of eighteen schools in eight districts with 9,000 students in 2007-2008. It is expected to expand to include 40 schools and 20,000 students over the next few years. In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Education, Massachusetts 2020 has provided technical assistance to districts and schools throughout the planning and implementation process, while also leading the public policy, research and evaluation, and communications efforts to build broad support and public financing for ELT schools.

Position Summary: As the ELT Initiative grows, one important component will be to broaden and deepen support for the initiative in communities that are planning and implementing for Expanded Learning Time. The community organizer s overall responsibility will be to organize and mobilize efforts in those communities to support the ongoing planning/implementation efforts and to lobby the elected leaders of that community as needed.

Specific job responsibilities include:

Develop strategies for targeted recruitment and retention of activists consistent with ELT advocacy, lobbying and legislative goals;
Organize and implement focused grassroots activities through an ELT alert network and constituency groups as well as utilizing other relevant resources and contacts to identify, engage and maintain relationships with supporters and activists among parent networks, business, school and civic leaders;
Build sustainable networks in communities that will support the expanded learning time effort over the course of many years;
Represent Massachusetts 2020 at various community events, and work collaboratively with other community agencies on joint efforts; and
Work with Massachusetts 2020 team to coordinate messaging and overall community effort.

Qualifications:

Bachelor s degree with emphasis in political studies/public policy or related area;
Minimum of two years of experience with community organizing and/or political/issue campaigns;
Must be a self-starter with strong time-management skills;
Excellent computer skills, including ability to develop and send email newsletters and knowledge of spreadsheets and databases; and
Must have own car and be willing to travel around Massachusetts.

Compensation: This is a full-time position for a six-month campaign with potential for a long-term salaried position. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Application: Deadline is February 1, 2008. Interested and qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to George Mastoras at george@mass2020.org.

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Progressive Jewish Alliance
Community Organizing and Campaign Coordinator

The Progressive Jewish Alliance (PJA), a dynamic and growing statewide organization dedicated to engaging Jews in major campaigns for social justice, seeks a Community Organizing and Campaign Coordinator for its Los Angeles office.

The Community Organizing and Campaign Coordinator, supervised by the Regional Director, will work closely with PJA staff, membership and Southern California Regional Council members to further PJA's community organizing, education, and coalition work. The Community Organizing and Campaign Coordinator will be responsible for planning and administering a number of PJA's campaigns and events, as well as some membership outreach and communication.

Chief responsibilities include:

Working with PJA's Economic Justice Working Group to lead PJA's local economic justice and low-wage worker campaigns.

Coordinating PJA's "Kosher Consumerism" education, advocacy, and organizing work, including our "Kosher Clothing" anti-sweatshop work and "Just Journeys" hotel workers campaign.

Organizing PJA's ongoing presence in the coalitions for comprehensive immigration reform.

Assisting with and implementing other PJA campaigns and programs, including our work on criminal justice and civil liberties.

Supervising an organizing intern, when applicable.

Recruiting and engaging PJA members through community events, email alerts, and website maintenance.

Qualifications: We seek an energetic, organized and creative self-starter with a passion for, and understanding of, Jewish social justice work. Applicants must have experience administering projects, community organizing, and policy work. We seek individuals dedicated to PJA's vision and who have a commitment to, and familiarity with, the American Jewish community, including an understanding of community norms and lightening-rod issues. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills and comfort with public speaking. Applicants must have a strong teamwork ethic and ability to multi-task. Bachelor's degree required. Salary DOE. Benefits include full health, sick days, and vacation. Please email resume with cover letter and two references to office@pjalliance.org or fax to: (323) 761-8355 attn: Jaime Rapaport, Regional Director.

Position open until filled.

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Community Economic Development Network Of East Tennessee (CEDnet)
Director

CEDnet is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director. CEDnet is a network of community-based organizations in East Tennessee based on the principle that diverse people and organizations can be more effective by supporting one another in a common search for social, economic and racial justice. CEDnet sponsors regional gatherings and carries on much of its work through three task forces that represent interests of Latino, African American and rural people. CEDnet supports activities that build the capacity of grassroots organizations and that dismantle the historic blight of racial divisions.

Responsibilities: CEDnet is seeking for a director who serves as its lead staff person, under the direction of a board of directors drawn from organizations across the East Tennessee region. The director provides leadership, coordination and management for the overall mission and work of the organization, maintains the values and principles of the organization and coordinates with part-time staff and volunteers to build a broad-based network of E. Tennessee community organizations. The director is responsible for coordinating with all CEDnet participants to assure organization strategic planning, financial management, communication, fund raising, day-to-day administration, development of work plans and seeing that the work of the organization and task forces gets done. The director will assist organization leadership with planning meetings and with recruiting new participants into every phase of CEDnet activities.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must be highly self-motivated. Priority will be given to substantial experience as a staff person of a non-profit organization, preferably a democratic community-based organization. Demonstrated experience in fund ra