Focus the Nation hiring Organizers for FTN 2009

National Organizer, Focus the Nation 2009

Description:

In January 2008, Focus the Nation events reached close to one million people in a day of education and civic engagement on global warming solutions taking place at 1,900 locations in all 50 states. 64 members of Congress and 15 Governors’ offices participated in the events along with hundreds of local and state politicians.

The Focus the Nation team is gearing up for another national day of dialog during the first 100 days of the new administration, with a goal of educating millions and engaging a majority in each house of Congress in conversations on global warming solutions.

The national organizing team will be responsible for:

• Saving the world (no pressure!)
• Implementing an outreach plan to recruit event organizers in every congressional district
• Identifying, mobilizing, and building relationships with hundreds of volunteer organizers
• Supporting event organizers in event planning
• Coordinating events at the state and regional level
• Maintaining an online presence on social networking sites and blogs
• Managing a comprehensive organizer database
• Working with partner organizations

Applicants must:

• Have some organizing or campaign experience
• Be able to have fun while doing important work
• Be dedicated to stopping global warming
• Be willing to work as part of a team
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills

For more on Focus the Nation, visit www.focusthenation.org.

Additional Qualifications:

• Phone or sales experience a plus
• Equivalent experience acceptable in place of bachelor's degree
• Position begins August 15th, 2008 and goes through February 28th, 2009 with the potential for longer-term employment.
• People with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!

How to Apply:

Send resume and letter of interest to info@focusthenation.org, subject line "ORGANIZER POSITION"

Contact Info:
info@focusthenation.org