JOB DESCRIPTION - Training FellowThe Progressive Change
Campaign Committee (PCCC) is hiring a Training Fellow to help run state
level candidate trainings in 2019. This will include everything from
hands-on candidate recruitment to coordinating logistics at events.
We’re
inviting folks with a strong sense of social and economic justice to
apply for the position of Training Fellow. Training Fellows will work
under the leadership of the Training Director to plan and execute a
series of candidate training to be held throughout 2019.
This
fellowship is a three-month, full-time, paid position. The PCCC is a
virtual work environment, so fellows can be based anywhere. Travel will
be required.
Responsibilities include:- Reaching out to progressive grassroots leaders throughout the country to promote the trainings;
- Recruiting
hundreds of candidates at the local, state and federal level who are
excited to run for office as part of a national movement of activism
through electoral politics;
- Tracking and managing applicants and
attendees, including scheduling and confirmation emails, and responding
to queries in a timely manner;
- Assisting with logistics, such as housing, speakers, AV equipment, travel, and more;
- Additional tasks as assigned by Training Director.
Strong applicants will have:- Good grasp of progressive politics and insatiable desire to change the world;
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time;
- Creative approach to problem-solving and overcoming obstacles;
- Strong ability to build relationships;
- Strong work ethic, ability to work in virtual workplace, self-driven and motivated;
- Excellent Internet search skills and written and verbal communication skills.
Salary and Hiring: This
is a three-month fellowship position with a paid stipend of $3,000 a
month, plus $100 a month as an internet and cell phone stipend.
Our team is virtual, with staff around the country.
The
Progressive Change Campaign Committee is dedicated to the achievement
of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, or
disability status.
To apply, submit an application our website at
http://boldprogressives.org/jobs-at-the-pccc/. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
About the Progressive Change Campaign Committee:The
Progressive Change Campaign Committee is a million member grassroots
organization building power at the local, state and federal levels. We
advocate for economic populist priorities like expanding Social
Security, debt free college, Wall Street reform, and the public option.
We’re the Elizabeth Warren wing of American politics! For more, check
out
www.boldprogressives.org
.