[JOB] Climate Organizing Fellow

[shervin....@nextgenclimate.org]

Apply with your Cover Letter and Resume HERE.

SUMMARY:

NextGen Climate is currently seeking detail oriented and highly motivated students to join our team in key states as stipend Fellows through the 2016 General Election. Fellows will be responsible for assisting Field Organizers managing volunteer efforts and voter registration/Get Out The Vote activities on key college campuses.

NextGen Climate is seeking Fellows who can begin at the end of the school year and work with NextGen through the Election in November 2016. Applicants who are only available to work as a fellow over the summer will be considered as well.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing a volunteer base on target campuses
• Effectively recruit volunteers around the 2016 election, climate change, and other political issues pertinent to young voters
• Registering voters at on and off-campus events
• Utilize social and earned media to recruit volunteers and promote events
• Use voter database and online organizing tools
• Responsible for voter contact, volunteer recruitment, and event management
• Meet all goals and deadlines

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 long hours (including nights and weekends)
• Previous climate, energy or environmental issue organizing experience a plus

COMPENSATION: 

NextGen Climate offers stipended campaign organizing fellowships for students with both full-time and part time availability.

NextGen Climate is an equal opportunity employer.

ABOUT NEXTGEN CLIMATE:

NextGen Climate is a San Francisco-based environmental advocacy organization. Founded by businessperson and philanthropist Tom Steyer in 2013, we act politically to prevent climate disaster and promote prosperity for all Americans. Working at every level, we are committed to supporting candidates, elected officials, and policymakers across the country that will take bold action on climate change.