ANNOUNCEMENT OF JOB OPENING Sierra Club Job Description Job Title: Regional Conservation Organizer Department: Conservation/Des Moines, Iowa Reports To: Regional Staff Director Context: The Regional 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. Creates demand for action on conservation issues. Scope: The Regional Conservation Organizer plans, organizes and implements the education and mobilization efforts of the Sierra Club on its Environmental Public Education Campaign efforts in Iowa. Regularly works outside of the office and without direct supervision to communicate with officials, the media and the public. Works with professional staff in editing, writing, researching, and coordinating functions. Knowledge & Skills: -- 1-2 years experience working with volunteers in the environmental movement, political campaigns, or other, similar organizations to plan and implement grassroots campaigns. -- Current basic knowledge of environmental issues affecting the assigned region. -- Current contacts with environmental coalition partners in same key media market, or comparable background. -- 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. -- Able to travel as needed. -- Proficient computer skills; knowledge and experience with word processing (WordPerfect or MS Word), database and communications software. Please send cover letter and resume to: Sierra Club Midwest Regional Staff Director 229 Lake Avenue, Suite 4 Traverse City, MI 49684 FAX: 231-922-2909 Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Explore, enjoy and protect the planet. Erin E. Jordahl Director, Iowa Chapter Sierra Club 3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 280 Des Moines, IA 50310 515-277-8868 [log in to unmask] www.iowa.sierraclub.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To get off the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask]