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ANNOUNCEMENT OF JOB OPENING

FULL TIME, LIMITED DURATION (ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF HIRE)

SALARY: CATEGORY 6, $35,000.00+/YEAR, COMMENSURATE WITH SKILLS AND
EXPERIENCE PLUS BENEFITS

THIS POSITION IS REPRESENTED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT

                                                               Date: 04/05
                                                           Job No.: R1066T
                                                              Category: 06
                                                            Union:(JML100)
                                                              FLSA: Exempt
                                                                  FTE: 1.0

                       Sierra Club Job Description

Job Title:  SSC Director

Department:       Conservation/Washington, D.C.

Reports To:       National Field Organizing Director/WDC

Context:          The SSC Director works with SSC student volunteers to
                 organize support for grassroots campaigns, events and
                 skills training and to generate turnout for campaign
                 visibility events.  The main organizing focus will be on
                 generating support for student-run conservation campaigns
                 and training programs.

Scope:            The SSC Director plans, organizes and implements the
                 education and mobilization efforts of the Sierra Student
                 Coalition. Works in close consultation with the SSC
                 Executive Committee, under the general supervision of the
                 Director of OVAS. Regularly works outside of the office
                 and without direct supervision to coordinate student-run
                 conservation campaigns and trainings on high school and
                 college campuses.

Job Activities:

Organizes and coordinates student involvement in visibility/organizing
     activities for the Sierra Student Coalition.

Works with appropriate SSC volunteer leaders and groups to plan and
     implement visibility events, and to generate telephone calls and
     letters to the editor in target media markets.

Works with SSC ExCom to identify, recruit and organize volunteers both in
     SSC and in other student groups around priority campaigns.

Works independently or with staff to carry out SSC campaign priorities.
     Provides information, research, and other assistance to student
     leaders, the public and others about the campaigns and priority
     issues of the SSC.

Travels to organize and coordinate training events, field meetings,
     visibility events, or other large events and conferences.

Performs administrative and clerical duties as assigned by  supervisor.

Performs miscellaneous duties as directed.

Seasonal Activities:

Heavier seasonal workloads may occur as a result of project deadlines,
staff absences and vacancies, and during peak activity periods.  Frequent
weekend and/or evening work required

Knowledge & Skills:

--    Current basic knowledge of environmental issues.

--    1-2 years student volunteer experience working in the environmental
     movement, political campaigns, or other, similar organizations to
     plan and implement grassroots campaigns.

--    Demonstrated good written and 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.

--    Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.  Valid driver’s license,
     satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.

--    Proficient basic computer skills for word processing, spreadsheets,
     and internet.

Sierra Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse
workforce.

Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.

Hi all, a clarification: If you're interested in this position, email your
resume & cover letter to Jon Barrows, SSC Trainings Director, at j...@ssc.org.
 Thanks!
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Zo Tobi, National Organizer
Sierra Student Coalition | www.ssc.org
z...@ssc.org | cell: (603) 305-3825 | twitter: ZoTobi