Western States Organizer, Water Program

Western States Organizer, Water Program
by Elissar Khalek — last modified 2009-04-22 15:34
We seek an Organizer to join our team of experienced campaigners, researchers, and lobbyists. The Organizer works to develop and implement legislative, field organizing, and media strategies and campaigns in the western states in support of the Take Back the Tap campaign and other organizational campaigns. The Organizer reports to the California Director and the Water Program Director. The available position is based in San Francisco, CA.


Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns challenging the corporate control of our food and water resources. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our Take Back the Tap campaign continues to successfully challenge the privatization of public water resources in the United States and internationally, educate the public and policymakers about the dangers of bottled water, and secure increased legislative support for clean, public water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.

We seek an Organizer to join our team of experienced campaigners, researchers, and lobbyists. The Organizer works to develop and implement legislative, field organizing, and media strategies and campaigns in the western states in support of the Take Back the Tap campaign and other organizational campaigns. The Organizer reports to the California Director and the Water Program Director. The available position is based in San Francisco, CA.

Food & Water Watch seeks a diverse workforce. All interested individuals including people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered are particularly encouraged to apply.



Specific Responsibilities:
Coordinate and develop community-based coalitions on campaign issues and assist in implementing grassroots public education campaigns in the southwest and great plains region.
Work with team to develop strategic campaign plans including long- and short- term goals, strategies and tactics.
Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members, and media.
Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our campaigns.
Travel to target states to motivate local organizations and develop coalitions through public speaking, media appearances, strategic planning and training, lobby state governments, and develop earned local media.
Develop education materials such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter articles on various campaign issues. Maintain activist database and email lists.
Engage and train student leaders and interns.
Other duties as assigned.


Requirements:

Education: College degree required.

Experience: At least two years experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field organizing.

Knowledge: Organizing, and advocacy techniques; familiarity with legislative campaigns; consumer and environmental issues; working with the media. Excellent knowledge of politics and national/international current events. Knowledge of, passion for, and experience with water issues a strong plus.

Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and planning; excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of databases, online activism and email listserves.

Capabilities: Ability to think creatively and quickly to respond to legislative developments and to take advantage of breaking news; demonstrated leadership capability; ability to work well with a wide variety of people and to coordinate diverse tasks; ability to present technical concepts to a mass audience; can-do attitude and commitment to public interest work. Ability to work well with a wide range of people, take direction, work well under pressure, form alliances with other organizations, handle multiple tasks at once, and adapt to changing situations on a daily basis.

Conditions: Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch. Long hours possible, up to 40% travel.

Competitive salary. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer paid medical/dental/long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid leave.

How to Apply:
Please tell us where you saw this announcement and send cover letter, resume, three references, and a short writing sample to jobs@fwwatch.org, or mail to:
Food & Water Watch
ATTN: Western States Organizer position
1616 P Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036