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Campus Organizer
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Education:
Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
Posted by:
Arizona Students Association
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Job Category:
Activism & Organizing
Salary:
$24,000-28,000
Last day to apply:
September 6, 2008
Last updated:
July 10, 2008
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Type:
Full time
Language(s):
English
Job posted on:
July 8, 2008
Area of Focus:
Education and Academia, Politics, Voting, Democracy, and Civic Engagement
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Description:
Help win real improvements in students’ lives! A non-profit student association seeks an organizer at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University. Applicants should have an activist background, strong verbal and written communication skills, and an interest in higher education and student issues. The ASA Campus Organizer works closely with ASA Board Members, student government, and ASA statewide staff. The Campus Organizer reports to the ASA Organizing Director. This person spends a majority of their time on their assigned campus.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES
• Train and develop organizing skills of ASA members and student groups
• Help students organize effective grassroots campaigns on campus
• Give presentations on campus about ASA events, activities, and services
• Build strong relationships with administrators, faculty, and other student organizations
• Coordinate recruitment and assist with planning for ASA conferences and events
• Facilitate voter registration, education, and get out the vote (GOTV) activities on campus
• Recruit and retain students for ASA Legislative Action Team
• Build campus-based coalitions around ASA campaigns and issues
• Develop awareness and support through media outreach and visibility
QUALIFICATIONS
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in grassroots organizing, event planning, and/or communications preferred
• Experience working with student government or student groups preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license; having a car is a plus
• Knowledge of computer systems, including MS Office
• Effective and versatile in working with diverse populations
• Able to work and travel outside the standard business schedule
How to Apply:
Please send resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to info@azstudents.org. For the writing sample, please write a 500-word response to a recent article in a newspaper. Please put the position for which you are applying in the subject line.
Priority will be given to applicants whose materials are received by Monday, July 14th at 5:00 p.m.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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