Progressive Organizing Solutions is hiring Field Organizers in Maine!

[Progressive Organizing Solutions]

Exciting Field Opportunities Progressive Organizing Solutions - Working in support of Maine Conservation Voters   Location: Portland, ME.   Position Description: Progressive Organizing Solutions is hiring field organizers for large-scale membership mobilization and issue advocacy campaigns in Portland, ME it is conducting on behalf of Maine Conservation Voters. Progressive Organizing Solutions field organizers will recruit and train environmental activists in issue and electoral advocacy, and grassroots lobbying activities in support of the campaigns. Field Organizers will work with the in-state leadership team to plan and execute events. Progressive Organizing Solutions Field Organizers will engage members as volunteers and activists in environmental issue advocacy, earned media and grassroots lobbying activities.   The Project Maine Conservation Voters cultivates and uses political power to conserve and protect Maine's environment. MCV helps pass laws that protect our environmental legacy, elects pro-environment candidates to office, and holds our elected officials accountable, without regard to political party. In eight states, the national League of Conservation Voters and its state partners like MCV have developed a powerful volunteer organizing structure engaging nearly 32,000 volunteers across the country to make phone calls, knock on doors, attend events and advocate on behalf of climate action. MCV’s priority is to ensure our efforts to protect and advocate the environment are rooted in a deep understanding of racial, social and environmental justice.   To learn more about MCV’s Climate Action program, visit www.maineconservation.org.    Responsibilities: ·       Recruit, mobilize and train volunteers in issue advocacy and grassroots organizing. ·       Track all volunteer outreach and engagement in VAN and reports are submitted daily. ·       Plan and execute organizing actions and events. ·       Develop relationships with environmental and other progressive leaders in the community and engage them in field events and activities.   Qualifications: Must possess strong written and oral communication skills Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast paced work environment Must demonstrate cultural competency with racially diverse audiences Fluency in VAN, Microsoft Office Suite; other field tools a plus Work hours vary from standard office hours and include Saturdays Have your own reliable transportation Successful experience working with teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives Experience working on an issue campaign, especially environmental a plus   Duration: This position is full-time, salaried and temporary.

How to Apply / Contact

To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to ma...@progressiveorganizingsolutions.com. No calls please.    Progressive Organizing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.