**JOB ANNOUNCEMENT PLEASE FORWARD**

The New Voter Project (<A HREF="http://www.newvotersproject.org/">www.newvotersproject.org</A>) is a non-partisan, 
multi-state voter registration and get-out-the-vote project, targeting young people 
(18-24 years old) around the 2004 elections and beyond. The project is sponsored 
by the Center for Public Interest Research and the State PIRGs.

While young people are performing community service in record numbers (more 
than 80% of college freshman reported volunteering in high school), less than 
half of eligible young people between the ages of 18 and 24 voted in 2000. By 
comparison, 70% of older citizens voted in that same election. Unfortunately, 
the levels of non-participation have been steadily increasing since 18 year 
olds won the right to vote. Surveys consistently report that young people don’t 
believe that voting is an effective tool to better their communities.  

Since the strength of a democracy is measured by the participation of its 
citizens, the declining participation of young people points to a troubling 
future for America's democracy. Young people need to make their voices heard on 
issues that affect them and the nation. Registering and voting are two important 
ways to do this.

The New Voter Project aims to increase the number of 18-24 year olds that 
register and vote in the 2004 elections and beyond, increase the civic engagement 
of this underrepresented population, and make an unprecedented impact on 
democracy.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants have a strong commitment to democracy issues, excellent 
verbal, writing and analytical skills, and enthusiasm for the work. Past 
experience in grassroots organizing is preferred. 

The potential position locations include NH, MI, WI, MO, IA, CO, NM, OR, and 
WA.  

Open positions include: Central Staff, Field Organizers, Communications, 
Recruitment, Administrative/Financial, Web/Internet Design, Campus Organizers and 
others.

To Apply

 Send a cover letter and resume to the New Voters Project, attn: 
Elizabeth-Ann Rowlison.By mail: 1533 Market St. Denver, CO 80202; by Fax: 303-573-5999; or 
by e-mail: <A HREF="mailto:[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]</A>.  



Erin E. Jordahl
Director, Iowa Chapter Sierra Club
3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 280
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-277-8868
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