Campaign Directors for Environmental Campaign in PA, VA, OH

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Grassroots Voter Outreach is looking for leaders to run a citizen outreach and volunteer mobilization campaign to build public support around President Obama's proposed clean air rules. We are hiring campaign staff to start immediately to build the support needed to overcome opposition from big polluters.

Job Responsibilities:
Recruitment: Build a team of 15-40 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community. Interview prospective staff and make hiring decisions.
Staff Management: Teach canvassing skills. Work with your staff in individual and group settings, with a particular eye towards developing leaders. Cultivate a welcoming and motivating atmosphere.
Canvassing: Canvass in the field at least three days per week to generate public comments and to train new and experienced staff in the field.
Administration: Carefully track the progress of the campaign within your office. Manage the budget for your office. Process staff payroll. Maintain records for future organizing efforts.

Qualifications:
Strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and desire for the environment are essential. Candidates must be able to work within a team, have proven leadership ability and experience handling a lot of responsibility. Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications. Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus, and may qualify candidates for additional leadership positions.

Training:
Newly hired directors will typically spend three weeks doing field training, working intensely alongside experienced directors. Directors will also attend weekend-long classroom training. Additionally, directors receive support from regional management staff throughout their time on staff.

Expectations:
Minimum commitment through the end of the election which includes the Clean Air Defense Campaign through the middle of the summer and at least one other campaign through the election. Long-term opportunities available. Campaign hours can run 80-100 hours per week, including work on weekends.

Salary/Benefits:
Annual salary for Assistant Canvass Directors begins at $24,000. Staff may opt into our health care plan (PPO). Paid training, vacation and sick days are included; student loan assistance is available.

Timing and Location:
Positions are available starting in February in the following locations:
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs
Ohio: Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati
Virginia: Washington, D.C. and northern Virginia; Richmond; and Norfolk

Click Here or Send a Cover Letter and a Resume to Cathy at jobs@grassrootsvoter.org. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted about opportunities with Grassroots Voter Outreach within a week.

For experienced candidates, there are opportunities for Senior Level Positions. Visit our website-www.grassrootsvoter.org

Compensation: $24,000; healthcare and benefits includedThis is at a non-profit organization.Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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