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Job Title: Conservation Organizer, Western Region National Coal Campaign Department: Conservation/Field Office, Los Angeles, CA Reports To: Senior Regional Representative Context: The Regional Conservation Organizer works with regional field staff and chapter/group volunteers to organize support for grassroots campaigns, events and skills training and to generate turnout for campaign visibility events in several Western states. Works with appropriate staff to integrate the regional field programs with the goals and objectives of the Sierra Club's National Coal Campaign. Creates demand for action on conservation issues related to National Coal Campaign. Scope: The Regional Conservation Organizer plans, organizes and implements the education and mobilization efforts of the Sierra Club on its National Coal Campaign efforts in various locations in the Western region. Regularly works outside of the office and without direct supervision to communicate with officials, the media and the public. Works with professional staff in editing, writing, researching, and coordinating functions. Knowledge & Skills: -- 1-2 years experience working with volunteers in the environmental movement, political campaigns, or other, similar organizations to plan and implement grassroots campaigns. -- Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required. -- Current basic knowledge of environmental issues affecting the assigned region. -- Current contacts with environmental coalition partners in same key media market, or comparable background working constructively with coalitions. -- Excellent writing and editing skills. Demonstrated skills in writing and production of newsletters. Good verbal communication skills. -- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in action-oriented office. -- Ability to work independently, cooperatively and effectively with public, staff and volunteers. -- Able to travel as needed. -- Proficient computer skills; knowledge and experience with word processing (WordPerfect or MS Word), database and communications software. We would appreciate if you could take a couple of minutes to answer a few questions about the position you are applying for and about yourself. Your responses will be completely anonymous and will be held completely confidential. Please click on this link to take you to this very short survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=CIGa9V7O7LA2w8Od9OxY7w_3d_3d Please send cover letter and resume to: resumes@sierraclub.org To ensure proper routing of your application, please specify job code: Conservation Organizer - Natl Coal Campaign, Los Angeles - SCLA in the subject line. Please do not add or modify anything else beside job code in the subject line. Sierra Club offers competitive salary package commensurate with skills and
experience plus excellent benefits that include medical / dental / vision
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