Chicago Organizer
We are seeking a Regional Organizer
based out of our Chicago office to support and help lead our work in several
Midwestern states on sustainable agriculture, water, and energy issues.
Contact
Email: resumes@fwwatch.org
Post
Date: 09.6.16
Job
Type: Employee
Office
Location: Illinois
Department: Field Organizing
Job
Description:
We are seeking a Regional Organizer
based out of our Chicago office to support and help lead our work in several
Midwestern states on sustainable agriculture, water, and energy issues. In
particular, the new staff person will be: 1) Working with state and local
organizations and Food & Water Watch members to advance federal campaign
priorities; (2) Supporting state and local organizing efforts around state
legislation and local site fights and helping build capacity of those partner
organizations.
We seek a talented and strategic
organizer to help take us our work to the next level. The new organizer will
work to strengthen existing coalition relationships, engage in extensive
travel, outreach and public speaking to help build our presence in the region,
build relationships with our donors and potential donors, and work with top
level volunteers to strategically move our campaigns forward.
Specific Responsibilities
- Build a strong base of
organizations and individuals in support of our campaigns.
- Develop strategic campaign
plans including long- and short-term goals, strategies and tactics.
- Maintain familiarity with a
diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information
requests from activists, coalition members, and media.
- Develop educational materials
such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter
articles on various campaign issues. Maintain activist database and email
lists to effectively communicate to members and supporters.
- Develop and implement legislative,
field organizing, online, and media strategies in support of these
campaigns
- Build strong relationships with
state based and grassroots organizations and travel throughout the region
- Provide trainings to grassroots
allies and Food & Water watch supporters in organizing strategy and
tactical skills
- Participate in membership
recruitment and fundraising for Food & Water Watch.
- Coordinate events such as, but
not limited to, panel discussions and film screenings
- Engage and train student
leaders and supervise interns.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education: College degree or
equivalent experience required. Organizing experience as a student
preferred.
- Experience: At least one year
experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field
organizing. Prior experience organizing in POC communities a plus.
- Knowledge: Organizing, advocacy
and legislative strategy techniques; familiarity with federal and state
legislatures; consumer and environmental issues; working with the media.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Skills: Excellent written and
oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and planning; excellent
organizational skills. Knowledge of online activism and email listservs.
- Capabilities: Ability to think
creatively and quickly to respond to legislative developments and to take
advantage of breaking news; demonstrated leadership capability; ability to
work well with a wide variety of people and to coordinate diverse tasks;
ability to present technical concepts to a mass audience; can-do attitude
and commitment to public interest work. Work well under pressure, handle
multiple tasks at once, and adapt to changing situations on a daily basis.
High level of independent judgment.
- Conditions: Strong interest in
and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch. Long
hours possible, extensive travel possible.
- Applicant must be legally
eligible to work in the United States.
Compensation
Competitive salary, depending upon
experience. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer
paid medical/dental/long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous
paid leave.
How to Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter,
writing sample and three references in one document toresumes@fwwatch.org,
noting “Chicago Organizer” in the subject line. Position open until filled.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Food & Water Watch strives
for a diverse work environment and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ
individuals, and differently-abled people to apply.