End Childhood Hunger Program Director
We need an activist to run our End Childhood Hunger program team. The Director will be responsible for media outreach, fundraising, strategy, building relationships with federal regulators and policymakers, and coalition-building to drive the program.
Fair Share stands for an America where everyone gets their fair share, pays their fair share, and does their fair share; and where everybody plays by the same rules. We will reduce childhood hunger by increasing access to programs that provide food and income support to children and their families. The Program Director will develop and drive this campaign.
Responsibilities
On a day-to-day basis, the Program Director is responsible for:
- Program development: Help develop programs and campaigns, including researching the issue, creating viable policy solutions, and proposing the right political strategy and messaging.
- Advocacy: Build relationships with players in key regulatory agencies, the statehouse, in Congress or wherever important decisions are being made.
- Campaign Strategy: Develop plans for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media coverage, endorsements and message development.
- Media Outreach: Serve as the spokesperson for our campaigns through tactics like media events, press releases and editorial board meetings.
- Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff, and meet with major donors, all to bring more resources to our campaigns. Work with our citizen outreach staff to build and develop our membership base.
- Staff recruitment and development: Recruit new staff and volunteers and oversee staff to develop and implement work plans, provide training and leadership development opportunities.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a minimum of five years of professional experience in grassroots organizing, organization building, and/or campaign politics. Related advanced degrees may count towards experience. Advanced degrees like a J.D. or a master's degree are preferred, but not required.
Salary & Benefits
Salary for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. Fair Share offers a competitive benefits package. Eligible staff receive paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days; and the opportunity to enroll in our group health care, college loan assistance, and 401(k) programs. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.
Location:
Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC.
Application:
Please apply using our online application @ http://www.fairshareonline.org/content/apply-fair-share. Direct your application to Meredith Small.
Fair Share 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.
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