Regional Coordinator (volunteer) (IL)

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The Center for a New American Dream (New Dream) is a nonprofit organization that promotes a more socially and ecologically balanced society. New Dream strives to inspire, connect, support, and equip community members to create local initiatives that build community capacity and social ties, increase ecological sustainability, and foster greater livability and economic vitality

About the Position

The Regional Coordinator position is responsible for helping with outreach, organizing, and communications for New Dream in Illinois. The Regional Coordinator is currently a volunteer position, although there is a stipend available to cover outreach-related expenses. The position offers the Coordinator an opportunity to join a national network working on consumption and sustainability, get training on these issues, and make a difference in his or her community.

Responsibilities include:
?Researching appropriate groups, nonprofits, campuses, media, community leaders, and government officials to reach out to in the region.
?Giving presentations about New Dream to local community and civic organizations, campus and student groups, neighborhood associations, businesses and city governments.
?Representing New Dream at conferences, festivals, and workshops by tabling, leafleting, and/or speaking.
?Helping to organize events, including trainings, workshop and outreach opportunities for local New Dream members and others to gather and plan community projects.
?Promoting New Dream events, publications, and news via traditional and social media.

Qualifications and Experience
?Desire to learn about New Dream issues, projects, and strategies and share them with others
?Ability to build relationships and work with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds
?Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to give presentations
?Enthusiasm and positive attitude
?Availability, dependability, and willingness to be flexible
?Ability to commit to consistent number of days/hours per month for New Dream activities
?Ability to work well independently and on a team
?Leadership experience
?Interest and experience in community building and sustainability issues a plus

Application Instructions

Please email a cover letter and resume with "Regional Coordinator Position" in the subject line. In addition to explaining why you'd like to work with New Dream, please also include the following in your cover letter:
?How much time you can to commit each week
?What days and for how long you are available (minimum requirement: 12 months)
?Any existing connections you have with local groups and organizations that would be relevant to New Dream work

This position will remain open until filled.
Location: ILCompensation: Stipend available to cover expensesTelecommuting is ok.This is a part-time job.This 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.Posting ID: 3704532693

Posted: 2013-03-26, 8:49AM CDT

Edited: 2013-03-26, 8:49AM CDT

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