03/04/99
ANNOUNCEMENT OF JOB OPENING
INTERNAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thurs., MARCH 11, 1999 - APPLY TO HRD
FULL-TIME, GRANT-DEPENDENT, LIMITED DURATION (ENDS 11/19/99)
SALARY: CATEGORY 06 - $26,800/YR, PLUS BENEFITS
THIS POSITION IS REPRESENTED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT.
Job Date: 02/99
Job No.: R1066E
Category: 06
Union:(JML100)
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Sierra Club Job Description
Job Title: Conservation Organizer, full-time, grant-funded, limited
duration ending 11/19/99.
Department: Conservation/Des Moines, Iowa
Reports To: Senior Regional Representative
Context: The Conservation Organizer works with regional field staff
and chapter/group volunteers to organize support for
grassroots campaigns, events and skills training and to
generate turnout for campaign visibility events. Works
with appropriate staff to integrate the regional field
programs with the goals and objectives of the Sierra Club's
Environmental Public Education Campaign. Main media work
and organizing will be in the Midwest Region.
Scope: The Conservation Organizer plans, organizes and implements
the education and mobilization efforts of the Sierra Club
on its Environmental Public Education Campaign efforts in
various locations in the assigned region. Works
independently under the general supervision of the Regional
Field Director and in consultation with the appropriate
regional staff and chapter/group volunteers to organize
community support around the Sierra Club's Environmental
Public Education Campaign. Works with professional staff
in editing, writing, researching, and coordinating
functions.
Job Activities:
1. Travels to organize and coordinate grassroots involvement in
education, mobilization, visibility, and organizing activities
which currently focus on the Club's Environmental Public Education
Campaign.
2. Travels to targeted media markets to educate and raise awareness of
environmental issues. Coordinates public education field
organizing in assigned media market.
3. Works with appropriate regional staff and volunteer entities to
plan and implement visibility events, and to generate telephone
alls and letters to the editor in target media market.
4. Travels to organize and coordinate training events, field meetings,
visibility events, or other large events and conferences.
5. Works independently or with staff to carry out Sierra Club campaign
priorities. Provides information, research, and other assistance
to Sierra Club leaders, the public and others about the campaigns
and priority issues.
6. Works with staff to identify, recruit and organize volunteers both
in Sierra Club and other groups around priority campaigns.
7. Performs administrative and clerical duties as assigned by
supervisor.
8. Performs miscellaneous duties as directed.
Standard Overtime:
This position requires periodic overtime to meet project deadlines
and/or special events. Overtime related to known deadlines or
events can be planned in advance. Overtime will usually not exceed
10 hours a week.
Knowledge & Skills:
-- Current basic knowledge of environmental issues affecting the
assigned region.
-- Current contacts with environmental coalition partners in same key
media market, or comparable background.
-- 2-3 years experience working with volunteers in the environmental
movement, political campaigns, or other, similar organizations to
plan and implement grassroots campaigns.
-- Excellent writing and editing skills. Demonstrated skills in
writing and production of newsletters. Good verbal communication
skills.
-- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to
work effectively in action-oriented office.
-- Ability to work independently, cooperatively and effectively with
public, staff and volunteers.
-- Ability to travel up to 60% of the time.
-- Proficient computer skills; knowledge and experience with word
processing (WordPerfect or MS Word), database and communications
software
Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse
workforce. Minorities, females, handicapped persons and veterans are
encouraged to apply.
Protect America's environment -- for our families, for our future
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