The Public Interest Network – Arts and Entertainment Organizer – Entry Level Position
The Public Interest Network includes the state Public Interest Research Groups, U.S. PIRG, state environmental groups in 29 states, Environment America, Environmental Action, Center for Public Interest Research, Toxics Action Center, Pesticide Watch, Green Century Capital Management, Green Corps, National Environmental Law Center, Frontier Group, Community Voters Project, Snowriders International, Accelerate Change, Voices for Progress and IMPACT.
The groups of The Public Interest Network employ a full arsenal of time-tested strategies for change, including organizing, advocacy, research and policy analysis, litigation and socially responsible investing.
Job Description
This is an entry level opportunity for someone interested in making a difference. The arts, music and entertainment industry can be an incredible ally in creating social change, using the "celebrity megaphone" to help win campaigns and build the profile of our organizations and the issues they are working on. The Arts and Entertainment Industry Organizer's primary responsibility is to build an Action Network of high-profile actors, producers, directors and other key players in the arts and entertainment industry.
The Arts and Entertainment Organizer will work with Public Interest Network staff to identify opportunities to engage members of the arts, music and entertainment community in such actions as campaign endorsements and sign-on letters; news conferences, lobby days and fundraisers; and video projects like the U.S. PIRG Mad Fast Trains video with "Mad Men" stars Vincent Kartheiser and Rich Sommer.
Responsibilities include:
- Plan and organize two fundraisers and events annually and solicit support from past and prospective individual donors, including:
1. Annual Spring Event to take place late April/Early May with Environment California
2. Fall fundraiser/friendraiser to take place September/October with the Community Voters Project or Environment California
3. Possible smaller gathering of Environment California Advisory/Leadership Board
- Recruit new members into the Action Network by attending events and networking in the arts, music and entertainment community:
1. Identify 15 high profile targets and 15 up-and-comers; Goal: 10 new active entertainment community/celebrity participants and five new celebrities to attend the Spring Event
2. Set up meetings through PR
- Organize campaign events, activities and actions that feature Action Network members:
1. Collaborate with Environment California for campaign needs and goals
2. Develop timeline and execution
- Cultivate our relationships with Action Network members through social media, written updates, and regular personal outreach.
1. First, refine Hollywood List with up-to-date contact information for highest potential members
2. Meeting goal: 75 annually
- Manage and maintain the list of current and prospective Action Network members and our national database of allies and partners.
- Provide administrative support to Political Director and Deputy Political Director on various campaigns and Network coordination.
- The Arts and Entertainment Organizer will work as part of the Public Interest Network's Political Department and also will participate in all other aspects of organizational development.
Location
Los Angeles, CA (Koreatown, 3435 Wilshire Boulevard, Purple Line stop: Normandie/Vermont)
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must have a strong commitment to politics and public interest issues as well as excellent verbal, writing, recruitment and organizing skills. Candidates for this position should have one year of relevant professional experience, post-college. Relevant experience includes (but is not limited to) working in grassroots organizing, political, policy, legal, journalistic or government settings. Advanced degrees, including a J.D. or master's in related fields, may count toward a candidate's professional experience. Experience with the arts and entertainment community is a plus.
Salary & Benefits
Compensation for this position is commensurate with experience. Entry-level candidates will get paid minimum wage, plus overtime and an opportunity for bonuses. Benefits include paid vacation and sick days and assistance with health insurance. More experienced candidates may be eligible for additional compensation/benefits, including college loan assistance and 401(k) programs. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.
Apply online. Direct your application to Diane Forte, Public Interest Network Deputy Political Director. Please specify the position you are applying for and be sure to mention where you saw our job advertised. We will carefully consider your application, and if we think you are a good fit, we will be in touch. www.publicinterestnetwork.org
The Public Interest Network is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.