Field Organizer
SCOPE OF WORK:
Work primarily involves grassroots and grass tops organizing on behalf of the Alliance for Climate Protection to advance the Alliance’s goal of educating the public about the causes of and solutions to climate change. Work will also involve a portion of time spent on activities for the Alliance’s sister non-profit corporation, the Climate Protection Action Fund, to advance its goal of promoting passage of strong federal climate change legislation during the current Congress.
Field organizers are being hired for a variety of locations across the country. Employment is “at-will” and indefinite with no minimum term. The salary for these positions varies based on experience and includes a generous benefit package. This position reports directly to the assigned state director.
DUTIES PERFORMED:
• Identify, recruit, train and supervise volunteers,
• Complete direct voter contact duties, to include phone banking and door to door canvassing,
• Complete general community outreach at events and other public venues to include signing up supporters and distributing educational materials detailing the causes of and solutions to climate change,
• Assist in planning logistics for press and community events to promote legislation or educate the public about the causes of and solutions to climate change.
• Assist in promoting organizational events and other crowd-building activities as assigned.
• Represent the Alliance at events and meetings as necessary,
• Participate in coalition outreach to build relationships with community leaders, political groups and other non-profit advocacy organizations.
NOTE: The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Job requires a bachelor’s degree and experience in political organizing during at least one election cycle. Requires extensive written and verbal communications skills needed to motivate and communicate clear messages to members and the general public on the urgency and solvability of the climate crisis.
Insurability and license requirement:
Possession of a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, the ability to be insurable under the Alliance for Climate Protection’s automobile insurance plan at the standard rate.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to
fieldjobs@climateprotect.org. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.
The Alliance for Climate Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.
