Organizer, Water Program

Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns challenging the corporate control of our food and water resources. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water.

Our Take Back the Tap campaign continues to successfully challenge the privatization of public water resources in the United States and internationally, educate the public and policymakers about the dangers of bottled water, and secure increased legislative support for clean, public water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.   
 
Position Overview:

We seek Organizers to join our team of experienced campaigners, researchers, and lobbyists. The Organizer works to develop and implement legislative, field organizing, and media strategies and campaigns in support of the Take Back the Tap campaign and other organizational campaigns. 

The Organizer reports to the Water Program Administrator and the Water Program Director. The available position is based in Washington, DC with a focus on Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states. We are also interviewing for a potential position in the western states with a focus on the Rocky Mountains. 

Responsibilities:

1.Coordinate and develop community-based coalitions on campaign issues and assist in implementing grassroots public education campaigns.
2.Work with team to develop strategic campaign plans including long- and short- term goals, strategies and tactics. 
3.Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members, and media.  
4.Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our campaigns.
5.Travel to target states to motivate local organizations and develop coalitions through public speaking, media appearances, strategic planning and training, lobby state governments, and develop earned local media.
6.Develop education materials such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter articles on various campaign issues. Maintain activist database and email lists.
7.Engage and train student leaders and interns.
8.Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: College degree required.

Experience: At least 2 years experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field organizing.

Knowledge: Organizing, and advocacy techniques; familiarity with legislative campaigns; consumer and environmental issues; working with the media. Excellent knowledge of politics and national/international current events. Knowledge of,  passion for, and experience with water issues a strong plus.

Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and planning; excellent organizational skills.  Knowledge of databases, online activism and email listserves.  

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.  Ability to work well with a wide range of people, take direction, work well under pressure, form alliances with other organizations, handle multiple tasks at once, and adapt to changing situations on a daily basis.

Conditions: Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch. Long hours possible, up to 40% travel.

Compensation: Competitive salary. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer paid medical/dental/long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid leave.

To Apply:

Please tell us where you saw this announcement and send cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a short writing sample.

Food & Water Watch
ATTN: Water Director/Organizer position
1616 P Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036