The Sierra Student Coalition – Campus Organizers
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The Sierra Student Coalition, the national student-run chapter of the Sierra Club, is looking to hire several new Campus Organizers for our Campuses Beyond Coal Campaign. The Campaign has already built momentum, including articles in the Chronicle of Higher Education and the New York Times blog, as well as thousands of student supporters and strong youth leadership on over 30 campuses across the nation.
Our Campus Organizers will work on several campuses in a state to help students develop and implement grassroots campaigns to kick coal off campus, particularly by targeting on-campus coal plants. We’re looking for people who are passionate, strategic-thinkers and have prior organizing experience, especially on campus.
The SSC is committed to equity and we strive to dismantle all forms of oppression in our work, our organization and in the world. Our staff team serves to mentor and support our youth leaders in developing and achieving their visions and goals.
Locations are TBD, but expected to include: PA, OH, MO, IN, WI, TN, CO, IA. See the full job description below.
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES OR STAFFS, APPLY TO RESUMES@SIERRACLUB.ORG PLACING THE FOLLOWING IN THE SUBJECT LINE : “SSC Organizer, Coal , Location TBD – SCSSC “
FULL TIME, GRANT DEPENDENT, LIMITED DURATION (SIX MONTHS FROM DATE OF HIRE)
SALARY: CATEGORY 7, COMMENSURATE WITH SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE PLUS BENEFITS
THIS POSITION IS REPRESENTED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT
Sierra Club Job Description
Job Title: SSC Organizer, Coal, Location TBD
Department: Sierra Student Coalition
Reports To: Field Organizing Manager
Context: Works with Sierra Student Coalition staff, Sierra Club Coal Campaign staff, chapter/group volunteers and partner organizations to mobilize support for grassroots campaigns, events, trainings and actions to advance the Sierra Student Coalition’s Campuses Beyond Coal campaign on designated college campuses across the country. The Campuses Beyond Coal Campaign works to build grassroots demand to move our nation’s college and universities off of coal-generated energy.
Scope: The SSC Coal Organizer works with local volunteers to plan, organize and implement the education and mobilization efforts of the Campuses Beyond Coal campaign on 2-5 different sites. They will work with student, alumni and faculty and community groups and communicate with officials, the media and the public.
Job Activities:
1. Mobilizes students to become involved in the Campuses Beyond Coal Campaign visibility/organizing activities.
2. Assists the appropriate SSC staff and volunteer leaders with planning and implementation of the Campus Beyond Coal Campaign and other programs as assigned, including overseeing volunteer outreach, handling lists and databases of campaign activists and supporters, and making arrangements for events and activities.
3. Provides program support as needed, including handling phone and email inquiries, administrative support such as faxing and mailings, and volunteer supervision.
4. Travels to organize and coordinate training events, state and regional conferences, visibility events, or other large events and conferences.
5. Works with staff to carry out Sierra Student Coalition campaign priorities. Provides information, research, and other assistance to Sierra Student Coalition leaders, the public and others about the campaigns and priority issues.
6. Performs miscellaneous duties as directed.
Standard Overtime:
The regular work schedule includes significant evening and weekend work as part of the standard 37.5 hours work week and will be arranged with the supervisor. This job requires occasional overtime to meet special deadline projects, other staff absences, or emergencies. Under these circumstances, overtime will rarely exceed 5 hours weekly, or 15 hours on a monthly basis.
Knowledge & Skills:
§ Experience with at least one campus organizing or mobilization project or prior experience working with student volunteers in the environmental movement, political campaigns, or other, similar organizations to plan and implement grassroots campaigns.
§ Able to travel as needed. Valid drivers license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.
§ Ability to work independently, cooperatively and effectively with public, staff and volunteers.
§ Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to clearly explain complex issues and effectively communicate them to student volunteers.
§ Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the environment, energy, or related public interest issues.
§ Proficient with computer skills including word processing.
To view our other job opportunities, please visit www.sierraclub.org/careers
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