CALL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEMBERS  (12/06)

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:  January 30, 2007.

The completed application should be sent (email preferred) to Elaine
Giessel, coordinator of the Search Committee.

Search Committee Coordinator
Elaine Giessel
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11705 W. 101st Terrace
Overland Park, KS 66214

Search Committee Members
Mary Grisco
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PO Box 202045
Anchorage, AK  99520

Dolores Leonard
Dolores.leonard@sierracluborg
2192 Bassett
Detroit, MI  42817

Bob Hastings
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141 N. Northington Street
Prattville, AL 36067

THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE: REQUEST FOR APPLICANTS

The Environmental Justice Committee (EJC) is seeking candidates with
experience and/or expertise, plus a strong interest, in the following
areas: civil rights; civil liberties; the environmental justice
implications of issues such as toxics, waste, transportation, sprawl,
Superfund and wildlands; providing tools and training on Environmental
Justice and Community Organizing for Chapters and Groups; and serving as a
resource to Club activists working on the Club's conservation issues,
political campaigns, and organizational effectiveness.

Service on the EJC requires a genuine commitment of time and energy.
Activists who are already over-committed -- as many of our best leaders are
-- may be asked to give up some of their current commitments in order to
serve effectively as a Committee member.  For a better idea of the work we
do, please review the description of EJC below and the list of
qualifications for appointment that precede the application form below.

Selection of a minimum of four (4) committee members will be based on
several criteria, including: (1) enthusiasm for environmental justice
activism; (2) relevant area of interest and/or expertise; (3) geographic
location; (4) willingness to work for an integrated program of
environmental justice in the Sierra Club; (5) commitment to remain active
on the committee for at least two years; (6) ability to communicate
effectively orally and electronically; and (7) capacity to work both as
part of a team and as an individual activist (while remaining in contact
with the committee for guidance and consent).

Appointments to the EJC are made by The Environmental Quality Strategy Team
(EQST, part of the Conservation Governance Committee, CGC), based on the
application and phone interviews with prospective candidates.  Interviewers
represent the EQST and EJC.  If you are interested in submitting your name
for consideration, please read and follow the instructions completely.  If
you know of others who might be interested, please pass this announcement
on to them. Sierra Club of Canada members are not eligible to apply.


DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:  January 30, 2007.

The completed application should be sent (email preferred) to Elaine
Giessel, coordinator of the Search Committee.

Search Committee Coordinator
Elaine Giessel
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11705 W. 101st Terrace
Overland Park, KS 66214

Search Committee Members
Mary Grisco
[log in to unmask]   or [log in to unmask]
PO Box 202045
Anchorage, AK  99520

Delores Leonard
Dolores.leonard@sierracluborg
2192 Bassett
Detroit, MI  42817

Bob Hastings
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141 N. Northington Street
Prattville, AL 36067

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE

The Sierra Club Environmental Justice Committee (EJC) reports to and
advises the Environmental Quality Strategy Team (EQST).  The EJC is
responsible for providing support and guidance to Club activists at all
levels who are attempting to deal with environmental justice issues, for
encouraging better communication among EJ advocates both inside and outside
of the Club, for helping to shape national Club policies and positions that
have environmental justice implications, for supporting the efforts of the
Environmental Justice Grassroots Organizing Program, and for assuring that
the Club's historic commitment to the principles of environmental justice
is understood and sustained in all of the Club's endeavors.

The current members of EJC are:
Mary Grisco, Co-Chair
Erin Kautz, Budget Manager
Delores Leonard, Member
Juan Garza, Member
Joe Wallace, Member

and those who assist us are
Barbara Yarrow, Newsletter
Nick Aumen, Corresponding Member
Robert Brulle, Advisor
Paul Mohai, Advisor
Aaron Mair, Advisor
Kirstin Replogle, Advisor
Phaedra Pezzullo, Advisor
Lydia Fischer, Advisor
Elaine Geissel, EQST Liaison to EJC
Colin Bennett, Liaison to Sierra Student Coalition
Juan Parras, Advisor

For more information on serving as part of EJC or about current individual
members, please visit www.sierraclub.org or contact us.  We strongly advise
that any applicant review the SC Principles of EJ and the SC Guidelines of
EJ Grassroots Organizing.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

We encourage people of color, activists of all ages, and both rural and
urban activists to apply.  Those that have experience as part of or working
with communities of color and/or economically disadvantaged communities are
especially encouraged to apply, as are applicants who live east of the
Mississippi River.

Our committee seeks those with (1) administrative skills; (2) understanding
and experience with environmental litigation; (3) training expertise; (4)
organizing expertise; (4) writing experience; (5) desktop publishing; (6)
fundraising as well as other professional experience and (7) chapter and/or
national committee Club experience.

Use of electronic mail and participation in regular conference calls
(generally in the evening) are required.  EJC and EQST will assist an
exceptional candidate who does not have and cannot afford email access.
Also, ability to travel occasionally to meetings or conferences is
important.  (Transportation and lodging expenses are reimbursed by the
EJC.)

In evaluating nominations, the EQST strives to achieve diversity in
geography, ethnicity, and gender, to build closer connections with
grassroots leadership (current or recent-past Chapter or Group leadership
is a plus), to expand the Club's influence (a demonstrated ability to
communicate with and motivate people external to Sierra Club is a plus),
and to increase our ability to communicate more effectively within the Club
about the issues and the accomplishments of activists at all levels
(understanding the Sierra Club structure and internal processes is a plus).
The Club is a volunteer driven organization; EJC and other committees
provide administrative management and guidance for policy and other
decisions.

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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE APPLICATION
Name:

Membership # (required):

Contact information (address, phone(s), FAX, email, & best times to reach
you):

Sierra Club activities and leadership positions held, with dates:

Environmental work (community, state, national, and/or international
level):

Statement reflecting interest in and experience with environmental justice
issues:

What specific skills do you bring to EJC:

References with contact information (3); your Chapter Chair should be
included as one of the three.

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