JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
                         March 10, 1999
                    Regional Representative
              Mississippi River Protection Project

Reports To:        Regional Conservation Director, Midwest Office

     Context:           Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of
     staff and volunteers in carrying out the activities for assigned
     campaigns and programs in a region/ecoregion.  Participates in the
     development of strategies and priorities.

     Scope:             The Regional Representative is responsible for the
     coordination of the Mississippi River Protection conservation
campaign.

He/she participates in the strategies and helps to carry out,
organizational
and issue visibility in regional, national media and in  the local
community.
Participates in activities and services provided by the regional office.
Works
in close cooperation with volunteer leaders, national, state and local
conservation staff on conservation campaigns.

  Job Activities:

     Marshals resources, organizes staff and volunteer efforts, monitors
     and tracks expenses on select campaigns.

     Plans and coordinates strategy and activities to obtain media
     coverage in regional and national media outlets.  Participates in the
     development of media campaigns; may represent the Sierra Club in the
     media; promotes volunteer media exposure.

     Represents Sierra Club in regional coalitions, at regional events
     and to the general public.

     Supports and provides professional assistance to volunteer
     conservation activities within the region.

     In cooperation with fundraising staff, assists in the development
     of funding proposals and participates in grant making and solicitation

     efforts.


     Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

     Standard Overtime:

        The standard Sierra Club work week is 37.5 hours.  However,
     overtime is a standard requirement of this job.  This will include
     frequent travel and attendance at weekend and evening meetings.

        Workday:        Usually will not exceed 10 hours
        Workweek:       Usually will not exceed 50 hours
        Travel: Usually will not exceed 10 days/month or 70 days/year.

        Excessive overtime should be approved in advance by the supervisor
     and the employee, at which time they should arrange for an opportunity

     for the employee to take compensatory time off.

     Knowledge & Skills:

     -- B.A./B.S. degree in Environmental Studies, Political Science or a
     closely related field.

     -- At least 3 years' experience in grassroots organizing, training,
     and motivating volunteers, coalition building and lobbying.

     -- Strong demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
     Demonstrated public speaking ability.

     -- Excellent knowledge and background in a specific issue area of the
     environmental field related to assigned programs and campaigns.

     -- Prior experience and knowledge of the legislative process.

     -- Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers.

     Application deadline:    March 21, 1999
     Application procedure:   No telephone calls, please.  Send resume, and

     short writing sample to:

                   Sierra Club Midwest Office
               214 North Henry Street, Suite 203
                       Madison, WI 53703
                     ATTN: Carl Zichella
                      (608) 257-3513 (fax)
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