CALL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEMBERS (02-08) DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: March 31, 2008. JOIN EJC and contribute to the betterment of people, places and traditionsof the Sierra Club. You will make a difference while practicingprofessional skills. ECJ offers challenges and personal growth. The completed application should be sent (email preferred) to Bob Hastings,coordinator of the Search Committee -- see contact information below. THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE: REQUEST FOR APPLICANTS The Environmental Justice Committee (EJC) is seeking candidates withexperience and/or expertise, plus a strong interest, in the followingareas: civil rights; civil liberties; the environmental justiceimplications of issues such as climate change, toxics, waste,transportation, sprawl, Superfund and wildlands; providing tools andtraining on Environmental Justice and Community Organizing for Chapters andGroups; and serving as a resource to Club activists working on the Club'sconservation 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 toserve effectively as a Committee member. For a better idea of the work wedo, please review the description of EJC below and the list ofqualifications for appointment that precede the application form below. Selection of a minimum of four (4) committee members will be based onseveral criteria, including: (1) enthusiasm for environmental justiceactivism; (2) relevant area of interest and/or expertise; (3) geographiclocation; (4) willingness to work for an integrated program ofenvironmental justice in the Sierra Club; (5) commitment to remain activeon the committee for at least two years; (6) ability to communicateeffectively orally and electronically; and (7) capacity to work both aspart of a team and as an individual activist (while remaining in contactwith 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 theapplication and phone interviews with prospective candidates. Interviewersrepresent the EQST and EJC. If you are interested in submitting your namefor consideration, please read and follow the instructions completely. Ifyou know of others who might be interested, please pass this announcementon to them. Sierra Club of Canada members are not eligible to apply. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: March 31, 2008. The completed application should be sent (email preferred) to Bob Hastings,coordinator of the Search Committee. Search Committee Coordinator Bob [log in to unmask] N. Northington StreetPrattville, AL 36067 Search Committee Members Mary [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] Box 202045Anchorage, AK 99520 Delores [log in to unmask] BassettDetroit, MI 42817 David [log in to unmask] Vista BonitaSan Antonio, TX 78216 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE The Sierra Club Environmental Justice Committee (EJC) reports to andadvises the Environmental Quality Strategy Team (EQST). The EJC isresponsible for providing support and guidance to Club activists at alllevels who are attempting to deal with environmental justice issues, forencouraging better communication among EJ advocates both inside and outsideof the Club, for helping to shape national Club policies and positions thathave environmental justice implications, for supporting the work of theEnvironmental Justice Grassroots Organizing Program (currently, 9Organizers in 8 areas with Program Director and support staff in DC), andfor assuring that the Club's historic commitment to the principles ofenvironmental justice is understood and sustained in all of the Club'sendeavors. The current members of EJC are: Mary Grisco, Co-ChairErin Kautz, Budget ManagerDelores Leonard, MemberAdi Nochur, MemberMegan Rulli, Member and those who assist us are: Barbara Yarrow, AdvisorNick Aumen, AdvisorRobert Brulle, AdvisorPaul Mohai, AdvisorAaron Mair, AdvisorKirstin Replogle, AdvisorPhaedra Pezzullo, AdvisorLydia Fischer, AdvisorBob Hastings, EQST Liaison to EJCDavid Wells, EQST Liaison to EJCJuan Parras, AdvisorKim Allen, AdvisorTerry Harris, AdvisorWilli Nolan, Liaison from Sierra Club Canada For more information on serving as part of EJC or about current individualmembers, please visit www.sierraclub.org or contact us. We strongly advisethat any applicant review the SC Principles of EJ and the SC Guidelines ofEJ Grassroots Organizing. QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT We encourage people of color, activists of all ages, and both rural andurban activists to apply. Those that have experience as part of or workingwith communities of color and/or economically disadvantaged communities areespecially encouraged to apply, as are applicants who live in the centralcontiguous US or west of the Mississippi River. Our committee seeks those with (1) administrative skills, including budgetmanagement; (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 professionalexperience and (7) chapter and/or national committee Club experience. Use of electronic mail and participation in monthly conference calls(generally in the evening) are required. EJC and EQST will assist anexceptional candidate who does not have and cannot afford email access.Also, ability to travel occasionally to meetings or conferences isimportant. (Transportation and lodging expenses are reimbursed by theEJC.) In evaluating nominations, the EQST strives to achieve diversity ingeography, ethnicity, and gender, to build closer connections withgrassroots leadership (current or recent-past Chapter or Group leadershipis a plus), to expand the Club's influence (a demonstrated ability tocommunicate with and motivate people external to Sierra Club is a plus),and to increase our ability to communicate more effectively within the Clubabout 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 committeesprovide administrative management and guidance for policy and otherdecisions. JOIN EJC and contribute to the betterment of people, places and traditionsof the Sierra Club. You will make a difference while practicingprofessional skills. ECJ offers challenges and personal growth. ************************************************************ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE APPLICATIONName: Membership # (required): Contact information (address, phone(s), FAX, email, & best times to reachyou): Sierra Club activities and leadership positions held, with dates: Environmental work (community, state, national, and/or internationallevel): Statement reflecting interest in and experience with environmental justiceissues: What specific skills do you bring to EJC: References with contact information (3); your Chapter Chair should beincluded as one of the three. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe from the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask] Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp To view the Sierra Club List Terms & Conditions, see: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/terms.asp