One Pennsylvania is Hiring in Philadelphia!

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Sep 29, 2016, 10:41:57 PM9/29/16
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One Pennsylvania is hiring in Philadelphia!

 

ABOUT ONE PENNSYLVANIA:

 

At One Pennsylvania, we shift the balance of power through popular political education, amplification of community voices, and sharing campaign expertise with partner organizations. We invest in activist leadership and development and political education. We’re workers, students, parents, seniors, people with disabilities, and retirees excited to learn, collaborate, and build power. Together, we tackle the fundamental economic justice and political participation problems of our community. We educate and mobilize our neighbors as informed voters. We relentlessly hold politicians accountable. One Pennsylvania campaigns for good jobs, strong and healthy communities, and corporate accountability. 

 

Our motto: follow the money, confront the power, make the change.

 

We’re starting a campaign in Philadelphia and we’re looking to increase our team to include like-minded individuals. Positions open for organizers as well as paid canvassers.

 

Ready to make a change? Apply today by emailing your resume to OnePenn...@Gmail.com with the position desired in the subject line.

ORGANIZERS

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Recruiting, training, and managing volunteers and paid canvassers.
  • Training canvassers to represent the campaigns to voters in a professional manner, and to collect accurate information
  • Handling day-to-day operations of a campaign field office
  • Developing volunteer leaders to help carry out phone banks, canvasses, voter registration drives and other events designed to contact voters and engage volunteers.
  • Meeting voter contact and volunteer recruitment goals and deadlines
  • Conducting outreach to constituency groups, Democratic clubs and allied organizations.
  • Representing the campaign at community meetings and events
  • Providing accurate and consistent reports of progress to goal.
  • Use voter database and online organizing tools
  • Responsible for voter contact, volunteer recruitment, and event management



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Strong appetite for grassroots organizing and passionate about climate
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Previous campaign experience is plus
  • Experience using voter databases like VAN is a plus
  • Ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and deadlines
  • Driven with a strong work ethic
  • Act with high integrity and character
  • Self-motivated and willing to work irregular hours as needed
  • Previous climate, energy or environmental issue organizing experience a plus



COMPENSATION:

This is a full time position including benefits. Salary is competitive and based on experience.


PAID CANVASSERS

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-       Contacting voters at their homes

-       Encouraging voters to support environmentally friendly jobs in the upcoming election

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

-       Must be passionate about creating a change in your community

-       Must have reliable transportation to and from our office

-       Canvassing experienced preferred but not required

 

COMPENSATION:

This is a 30 hour a week position that pays $15 an hour. 

ONE PA Philly Job Description .pdf
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