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Work on issues that matter: Direct a progressive campaign office! (berkeley)


Date: 2009-11-09, 4:45PM PST
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HELP IMPLEMENT A PROGRESSIVE AGENDA!

Last fall, we took the first step towards moving this country in the right direction. Now we need to tackle the important issues facing Americans, from Ending Torture, to Restoring our Civil Liberties, and Protecting our Environment!

Direct one of 32 Canvass Offices Across the United States.

Qualifications:
Candidates must:

  • have a strong commitment to and desire for political and social change.
  • be strategic and have strong leadership skills and drive.
  • be goal-oriented and product-driven, have strong communication skills, and be a team player who works well with a wide range of people.
  • Experience in hiring, training and supervising staff or volunteers is preferred. Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus.

    Job Description:

  • Recruitment: Build a team of 15-50 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community and developing your strongest staff into leadership positions within the office and in the field.

  • Canvassing: Get on the Frontlines of some of the most crucial campaigns of our time! Work on the ground bringing progressive change to America!

  • Hours: 80-100 hours/week

    Locations:
    Grassroots Campaigns is immediately hiring in San Francisco or Berkeley as well as the following locations: CA, CO, DC, IL, MA, MN, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA.

    Salary & Benefits:
    The starting salary for this position is $24,000, commensurate with relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees. Healthcare is available for all staff members. Opportunities for advancement are available.

    TO APPLY:
    Please send a Cover Letter and Resume to Peter at jobs@grassrootscampaigns.com or Visit Us at www.grassrootscampaigns.com/jobs.php.

    Grassroots Campaigns past and current clients include: Democratic National Committee, MoveOn.org Political Action, League of Conservation Voters, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, American Civil Liberties Union, Common Cause, Working America, Amnesty International, Center for American Progress, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Save the Children. (Save the Children is an independent organization and is not religiously or politically aligned. Save the Children has no direct affiliation with the organizations Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. partners with.)



    • Compensation: $24,000 per year, optional healthcare
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