Learn to Manage a Campaign for Progressive Causes (Dupont Circle)
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Where do you see yourself in one year?
Do you see yourself contributing to a campaign to help elect Democrats to victory in 2012 Election?
Or learning how to mobilize hundreds of people around issues like the environment and LGBT equality, while fundraising hundreds of thousands of dollars to advance those issues?
Take the next step today
Grassroots Campaigns is hiring Assistant Directors to help run campaigns all across the United States. Assistant Directors will work as a team to manage one of our fundraising campaign offices, to build community support, educate the public and recruit new members for one of the progressive organizations or charities we partner with.
Job responsibilities include:
Recruit a team of 10-40 canvassers to represent top issue based organizations on the front lines of the progressive movement.
Manage, train, and develop staff into activists and leaders in a canvass office. Work with staff to make them the best organizers and fundraisers they can be.
Promote staff into leadership positions and develop the next generation of progressive leaders.
Canvass to raise funds and build support in the community. Lead staff by example and work on the front lines on the most important issues facing our nation.Requirements for Position:
Strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and desire for political change are essential. Candidates must be able to work within a team, have proven leadership ability and an orientation towards handling a lot of responsibility. Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications. Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus, and may qualify candidates for additional leadership positions.To Apply:
Apply Here! Or Send a cover letter and a resume to Olivia at jobs@grassrootscampaigns.com. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted about opportunities with Grassroots Campaigns within a week. We are currently hiring across the United States in: Boston, MA; New York, NY; Washington DC; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; Portland, OR; Cincinnati, OH; Albuquerque, NM; Kansas City, MO; Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Berkeley, CA; Sacramento, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Cruz, CA; Pasadena, CA; Raleigh, NC and Denver, CO.It’s More Than a Job; It’s a Lifestyle
- Location: Dupont Circle
- Compensation: $24,000 annual salary. Health-care available.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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