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Dispatches from the FrontAnnouncement of Sierra Club job opening by Bryan Clark January 12, 2004 Community Organizer for Columbus, Ohio The Sierra Club, a leading environmental organization, seeks two (2) full-time Community Organizers in Columbus, Ohio to plan, organize and implement the education and mobilization efforts of our Building Environmental Community campaign. Requires writing /editing skills, 1-2 years experience with volunteers or non-profit, strong organizational skills & travel. To Apply: Send cover letter/resume to: Sierra Club, Attn: BEC, 36 West Gay Street, Suite 314, Columbus, Ohio 43215 or bryan.clark@sierraclub.org. Application deadline is 19 January 2004. Job Description: This Community Organizer works with Midwest field staff, Ohio chapter staff, and chapter/group volunteers to organize support for grassroots campaigns, events and skills training and to generate turnout for campaign visibility events. Works with appropriate staff to integrate the regional and chapter programs with the goals and objectives of the Sierra Club's Building Environmental Communities Campaign. Creates demand for action on air quality and other environmental issues. The Regional Conservation Organizer plans, organizes and implements the education and mobilization efforts of the Sierra Club on its Building Environmental Community Campaign efforts in Columbus, Ohio. Regularly works outside of the office and without direct supervision to communicate with the public, the media and officials. Works with professional staff in editing, writing, researching, and coordinating functions. Job Activities: 1. Works with others to devise and recommend a plan and strategy for a community organizing and conservation campaign. 2. Organizes and coordinates grassroots involvement in the Building Environmental Communities Campaign visibility/organizing activities. 3. Works in the targeted media market(s) to educate and raise awareness of environmental issues. Coordinates public education field organizing in assigned media market. 4. Works with appropriate regional and chapter staff and volunteer entities to plan and implement visibility events, community outreach events and to generate telephone calls and letters to the editor in target media market. 5. Travels to organize and coordinate training events, field meetings, visibility events, or other large events and meetings. 6. Works independently or with staff to carry out Sierra Club campaign priorities. Provides information, research, and other assistance to Sierra Club leaders, the public and others about the campaign and priority issues. 7. Works with staff to identify, recruit and organize volunteers both in Sierra Club and other groups around priority campaigns. 8. Performs administrative and clerical duties as assigned by supervisor. 9. Performs miscellaneous duties as directed. Knowledge & Skills: -- 1-2 years experience working with volunteers in the environmental movement, political campaigns, or other, similar organizations to plan and implement grassroots campaigns. -- Current basic knowledge of environmental issues affecting the Columbus, Ohio area. -- Current contacts with environmental coalition partners in same key media market, or comparable background. -- Excellent writing and editing skills. Demonstrated skills in writing and producing materials. Good verbal communication skills. -- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively with action-oriented team. -- Ability to work independently, cooperatively and effectively with public, staff and volunteers. -- Able to travel as needed. -- Proficient computer skills; knowledge and experience with word processing (WordPerfect or MS Word), database and communications software. Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Email this article to a friend |
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