NextGen Iowa Seeking Des Moines Regional Field Director

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IOWA REGIONAL FIELD DIRECTOR

JOB TITLE:        

Regional Field Director

FLSA STATUS: 

Exempt

REPORTS TO:  

Iowa State Director

SUMMARY:        

NextGen Climate is currently seeking detail oriented and highly motivated organizers to join our team in Iowa as Regional Field Directors through the 2016 Caucuses.  RFDs will be responsible for managing geographical turf, local political relationships, staff and volunteer recruitment efforts.  Ideal candidates will have previous field experience managing staff, working on college campuses and building local political relationships.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  “Essential functions” are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer, under the direction of the Iowa Field Director.

·       Developing a volunteer base in a given geographic area

·       Develop strong campus program to engage students in issue organizing campaign

·       Finding and maintaining relationships with political contacts

·       Responsible for organizer training, development and management

·       Responsible for voter contact, volunteer recruitment, and event management
 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

·       At least 1 cycle of campaign field experience

·       Experience working with VAN

·       Excellent organizational skills

·       The ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and deadlines

·       Driven with a strong work ethic

·       Ability to travel and work flexible hours

·       Previous climate, energy or environmental issue organizing experience a plus

·       Previous work experience in youth and student organizing a plus
 

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Employment period runs through 2016 Iowa caucuses.  

NextGen Climate Action is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply: Submit Application, cover letter and resume here