Regional Conservation Organizer

The Sierra Club, the nation's oldest and largest grassroots environmental group has an opening for a full-time organizer desiring to continue working for social change in the south and halt the Bush administration's assault on the environment. Issues range from a crippled MARTA transit system to air pollution and toxic mercury in our lakes, streams and rivers. The ideal candidate will consider themselves an organizer foremost and be interested in long-term social change.

FULL-TIME, GRANT-DEPENDENT, LIMITED DURATION (ENDS 11/18/05) 

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 Building Environmental Communities (BEC) 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 BEC Campaign efforts in various locations in the assigned region. 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. 

Job Activities: 

1. Works with others to devise and recommend a plan and strategy for a conservation campaign around that issue. 

2. Organizes and coordinates grassroots involvement in the BEC Campaign visibility/ organizing activities. 

3. Travels to targeted media markets to educate and raise awareness of environmental issues. Coordinates public education field organizing in assigned media market. 

4. Works with appropriate regional staff and volunteer entities to plan and implement visibility events, community outreach events and to generate telephone calls and letters to the editor in target media market. 

5. Travels to organize and coordinate training events, field meetings, visibility events, or other large events and conferences. 

6. Works independently or with staff to carry out Sierra Club campaign priorities. Provides information, research, and other assistance to Sierra Club leaders, the public and others about the campaigns and priority issues. 

7. Works with staff to identify, recruit and organize volunteers both in Sierra Club and other groups around priority campaigns. 

8. Performs administrative and clerical duties as assigned by supervisor. 

9. Performs miscellaneous duties as directed. 

Seasonal Activities: 

Heavier seasonal workloads may occur as a result of project deadlines, staff absences and vacancies, and during peak activity periods. Frequent weekend and/or evening work required. 

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. 

-- Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required. 

-- 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. 

SALARY: 
CATEGORY 06 - $2500/MONTH, COMMENSURATE WITH SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE PLUS BENEFITS 

THIS POSITION IS REPRESENTED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT.

Please apply by emailing a cover letter and resume by Monday, Nov. 15th, 2005 to  Natalie Foster or by regular mail:

Sierra Club
1401 Peachtree Street NE, suite 345
Atlanta, GA 30309

Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. People of color and women are encouraged to apply. 

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