Campus Organizing Director
SUMMARY:
NextGen Climate is a nonpartisan organization focused on bringing climate change to the forefront of American politics. In 2015, NextGen will be working to support candidates who have demonstrated a serious commitment to taking immediate policy action to address climate change issues.
In Virginia, NextGen Climate will run a substantial grassroots organizing and communications program to persuade and turn out targeted voters, with a focus on young voters and college students. In two key districts, NextGen Climate will be working to register and turnout college students for pro-climate action candidates
The NextGen Climate Virginia campaign is seeking highly motivated candidates for the role of Campus Organizing Director to assist in running a campaign leading up to the November election. The Campus Organizing Director will work mostly on campus, recruiting and managing stipended student leaders, while running a voter registration, commit to vote, and Get Out The Vote program.
Job Responsibilities:
· Oversee the execution of the grassroots organizing and voter contact programs in their region
· Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and part-time student organizers;
· Build and develop a large team of reliable canvassers and clipboarders by recruiting from within the campus community;
· Meet and exceed goals for campaign performance to guarantee the campaign succeeds at persuading and turning out voters;
· Ensure reporting protocols are followed to provide up-to-date, actionable data and information to campaign leadership;
· Expect a demanding work schedule and be available long hours, seven days a week through the November election; and,
· Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
· Strong management, communication and motivational skills;
· Proven ability to motivate and manage a diverse group of staff and volunteers; and,
· Strong planning skills.
Training:
Campus Organizing Directors will receive training and support from the Virginia Campaign Manager and the San Francisco HQ staff.
Expectations:
Potential campaign staff should have the ability to work long hours and some evenings and weekends through the November election.
COMPENSATION:
NextGen Climate offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a very comprehensive benefits package. If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter and resume through the application page:
NextGen Climate is an equal opportunity employer.
ABOUT NEXTGEN CLIMATE:
NextGen Climate is a non-partisan organization focused on bringing climate change to the forefront of America's political dialogue.
Founded by investor and philanthropist Tom Steyer in 2013, we act politically to prevent climate disaster and preserve American prosperity. Working at every level, we are committed to supporting candidates, elected officials and policymakers across the country that will take bold action on climate change —and to exposing those who deny reality and cater to special interests.
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