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| Employer Name: Focus the Nation / The Green House Network |
SpiderID: 2297892 |
| Location: Portland, Oregon |
Date Posted: 6/19/2008 |
| Wage: $24,000 |
Category: Environmental |
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| Number Of Openings: 3 |
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Job 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
Job Requirements:
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!
To apply send resume and letter of interest to info@focusthenation.org, subject line "ORGANIZER POSITION"
Job Criteria:
Start Date: August 15th, 2008
Position Type: Full-Time Temporary
Years of Experience Required: Entry-Level
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel: Less Than 25%
Vacation Time: 2 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Casual Dress, Other Benefits
Company Profile:
Focus the Nation is a youth-driven educational initiative based in institutions of higher learning. By harnessing the passion of young people, the knowledge of educators and the influence of elected officials, Focus the Nation is helping to turn the conversation on global warming solutions for America into decisive action.
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Alex Tinker |
Company Type: Employer |
| Company: Focus the Natoin |
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| City: Portland |
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| State: Oregon |
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Web Site: http://www.focusthenation.org
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