JOB - Oceans National Activist Network Fellowship - Greenpeace USA (Washington, DC and San Francisco, CA)
Ishmael Herod
Overview:
For over 35 years, Greenpeace has been inspiring and mobilizing people all over the world to work toward a more green and peaceful planet. We are a leading independent environmental organization that utilizes action, cutting-edge research, and creative communications to protect the Earth. We expose global environmental problems and promote the solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. We investigate, document, and expose environmental destruction in a peaceful manner and promote open, informed debate about society's environmental choices. To ensure our independence we do not accept donations from corporations or governments.
Purpose of the Position:
These positions will work within the National Activist Network to support organizing for the global Greenpeace oceans campaign to end overfishing and establish a network of fully protected marine reserves. This fellowship will include organizing college and high school campuses, recruitment of volunteers, contributing to campaign tactic design, assisting with trainings and general program logistics.We’re looking for candidates with previous campaigning and/or experience, who are enthusiastic, self-motivated, extremely organized, and ready to help out with any task, large or small.
Additional Information:
Location:1 position in San Francisco and 1 position in DC
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
- This position is a 9 month contract, starting in September/ early October 2015.
Responsibilities:
Work with National Activist Network team to provide support volunteer leaders working on our Oceans campaign
Volunteer recruitment and coaching
Online organizing through Greenwire, Greenpeace’s online social network
Planning and running volunteer trainings
Administrative duties
- Support program logistics
Required Skills, Experience:
Strong communication skills - written and oral
Grassroots organizing experience
Comfortable with Microsoft Office suite & Google tools
Analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and in teams
Ability to work on a fast-paced, often shifting campaign with many moving pieces
- Commitment to protecting the planet
Salary: $14/ hour, benefits included. 40 hours/week.
Commitment to Diversity:
Greenpeace
welcomes and values diversity of people, cultural experiences and
perspectives. Through our campaigning, we create solutions that promote
environmental sustainability rooted in social justice. Our mission is to
create a diverse and inclusive work environment that is a reflection of
the global campaigns and missions that we champion.
TO APPLY: https://careers-greenpeace.icims.com/jobs/1065/oceans-national-activist-network-fellowship/job
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