JOB: Junior Action Coordinator / Team Assistant, Greenpeace (Washington, DC)
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Brittany Trewin
May 7, 2012, 11:33:48 AM5/7/12
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Greenpeace is the leading independent environmental organization that utilizes bold 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. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.greenpeace.org
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Greenpeace is best known for non-violent direct actions—the peaceful activities we deploy to defend the planet, advance our campaigns, and inspire citizens to become active in working toward a more green and peaceful planet. A sampling of images from our 35+-year history shows the breadth of our activities and extent of our capabilities. The opportunity for creativity and innovation is vast.
The Greenpeace USA Action Team develops and coordinates non-violent direct actions in support of Greenpeace campaigns. Action staffers work with campaigners to identify strategic moments and creative ideas for actions and other forms of direct communication. The Action Team also cares for all the direct action equipment and runs a highly specialized technical training program to provide the skills Greenpeace activists need to go out and peacefully protest in dynamic ways.
The Greenpeace US Action Team is seeking a Junior Action Coordinator / Team Assistant. As a Junior Action Coordinator, they’re going to help support our activist training program as well as help design and deploy activities. As a Team Assistant they’re going to help keep track of action points, budget forms, bureaucratic deadlines and know where we filed that document we thought we wouldn’t need but now desperately need. We’re looking for someone who is calm under pressure, quick thinking and organized, and as comfortable running meetings as they are talking to authority figures. The day-to-day work ranges from helping support complex, multi-day events to leading protests and vigils to booking train tickets and taking meeting minutes. They understand that a successful Greenpeace action relies not only on skilled and passionate activists, but also on respect and clear support given to those activists, diligent travel planning, budgeting, meeting facilitation and cooking. They are a diplomatic link to finance and facilities departments to keep bills paid and the conference speakerphone working. They supervise and mentor interns and fellows, train new activists in nonviolent direct action skills and don’t loose receipts. They can remain engaged through lots of wonky meetings and find a way to extract exciting opportunities for effective activities from them.
The Junior Action Coordinator / Team Assistant is forward-looking and helps the Action team director identify and resolve problems before they come over the horizon. The opportunities to learn new and often unexpected skills are related to their own drive and ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects. They are committed to non-violent direct action as means of affecting change.
Working on the Greenpeace Action team can be exhausting and frustrating but there are few people in the world who enjoy their jobs more.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The Junior Action Coordinator/ Team Assistant is a member of the Greenpeace USA Action Team. As a member of the team they are required to work in a close team dynamic, and will be responsible (as will other team members) for the productivity of the team as a whole. The Junior Action Coordinator/ Team Assistant provides administrative support to the Action team director and the Action Team. They support the unit director with coordination of the unit as a whole and support individual team members with logistics and administrative needs.
As a member of the Action Team with responsibilities in the realm of Activist Development, the Junior Action Coordinator/ Team Assistant is responsible for supporting a comprehensive, dynamic and energetic activist program that identifies, trains, and develops capable volunteers for participation in Greenpeace non-violent direct actions. The Junior Action Coordinator/ Team Assistant plans and implements skills trainings in their areas of expertise and facilitates trainings in others. They will also coordinate field events, direct actions and other activities as directed by the Action Team Director or Action Team Deputy Director.
The position will be based in Washington, DC and will work often at the warehouses in both DC and San Francisco, where many of the trainings take place and where training gear is housed and maintained. The successful candidate will work with the warehouse staff to facilitate and maintain the spaces.
Due to the nature of the job and expected heavy fieldwork, the Junior Action Coordinator/ Team Assistant is expected to travel extensively and be prepared for a highly dynamic and flexible working environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Work with unit director to promote clear communication amongst the team and with other departments. Help director and departments stay up to date on current action team projects. At the same time, help the team stay abreast of developments within the organization.
Schedule, facilitate, and document team meetings.
Fulfill information and support requests for the team as needed.
Organize calendars of activities and meetings, as well as manage the Action Team internal website/wiki, and other online resources used by the team.
Hire and manage interns and fellows.
Draft and track team core budget and spending.
Track and report on Key Performance Indicators, progress towards goals and assist director with other internal and eternal reporting.
Track and manage Actions Team scouting cameras and other resources.
Act as a liaison with all Greenpeace departments as assigned by the Action team director.
ACTIVIST RECRUITMENT, DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION
Recruit and develop professional relations with new activists, and cultivate Greenpeace’s relationship with activists during non-active periods.
Design and implement Nonviolent Direct Action and action skills trainings.
Work closely with Activist Program team in maintaining database of activist profiles including information on skills, trainings, action experience, legal history, exposure history, driving record, etc.
Ensure effective and consistent interface with Grassroots Department concerning recruitment efforts, identifying training and crossover needs.
Maintain active relationships with other activist and volunteer groups and networks regarding opportunities for activists, and develop new sources for recruiting activists as necessary.
Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director.
DIRECT ACTION SUPPORT
Lend organizational, research and logistical support to team members coordinating actions and events.
Ensure that all personnel participating in direct actions strictly adhere to health and safety procedures.
Responsible for the logistical planning, preparation, coordination and execution of direct actions direct communications, protests, investigations, tours, research and other interventions.
Arrange travel and accommodation needs for activists and contractors working with the Action Team as needed.
Facilitate debriefs, write reviews and participate in evaluations as needed or assigned by the Action Team.
Update, use and assist others with the Event Planning Process for actions and events as necessary.
Responsible for administrative duties pertaining to the Actions Team procedures in the preparation, execution and follow-up of actions, including updating action personnel data, loss/damage insurance claims, etc.
Responsible for all financial aspects of project coordination, including budget proposals, cost control, dealing with invoices and producing after-project budget reports.
Ensure that technical and logistical debriefs and reviews are conducted after every action and that relevant planning guides are updated as necessary.
Inform the Equipment and Warehouse Manager of all action equipment-related issues upon completion of an event, including the return/replacement of lost/damaged equipment and updating equipment-logbooks. Work closely with the Equipment and Warehouse Manager on all equipment-related matters in connection with the planning, preparation, coordination and execution of events.
Supervise and coordinate contractors and volunteers working on projects as required.
OTHER
Perform other job related duties as requested or assigned by the Action Team Director or Deputy.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential Qualities and Skills:
- Excellent communications skills - both written and oral
- Excellent organization and planning skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to be self directed and to work well under pressure
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to connect with cross section of society/diverse groups: cultures, age groups, etc.
- Commitment to the ideals of Greenpeace, including a global perspective and a commitment to nonviolence direct action as a means of creating change.
- Experience in one or more of: boat driving, climbing, Nonviolent Direct Action, wilderness first aid, signal intercept, and actions-related tech.
- Diverse research skills
- General computer literacy
- Current driving license
Desired Qualities and Skills:
- Ability to represent Greenpeace and its philosophy to volunteers, interns, and other staff members
- Budget management experience
- Some experience working with and managing activists and/or activist networks.
- Some experience planning and implementing field events as well as experience participating in non-violent direct actions.
- Understanding of health and safety issues relating to direct action
- Some experience with Greenpeace climbing systems
- Some experience Greenpeace boating modules
TO APPLY:
Please send cover letter and resume to res...@wdc.greenpeace.org. Please include the following in your cover letter: a specific explanation of your interest in Greenpeace’s mission and the available position and how you found out about this career opportunity. Please use the email subject line: Junior Action Coordinator / Team Assistant Position – YOUR NAME. Application deadline is May 22, 2012. No phone calls please.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Greenpeace is best known for non-violent direct actions—the peaceful activities we deploy to defend the planet, advance our campaigns, and inspire citizens to become active in working toward a more green and peaceful planet. A sampling of images from our 35+-year history shows the breadth of our activities and extent of our capabilities. The opportunity for creativity and innovation is vast.
The Greenpeace USA Action Team develops and coordinates non-violent direct actions in support of Greenpeace campaigns. Action staffers work with campaigners to identify strategic moments and creative ideas for actions and other forms of direct communication. The Action Team also cares for all the direct action equipment and runs a highly specialized technical training program to provide the skills Greenpeace activists need to go out and peacefully protest in dynamic ways.
The Greenpeace US Action Team is seeking a Junior Action Coordinator / Team Assistant. As a Junior Action Coordinator, they’re going to help support our activist training program as well as help design and deploy activities. As a Team Assistant they’re going to help keep track of action points, budget forms, bureaucratic deadlines and know where we filed that document we thought we wouldn’t need but now desperately need. We’re looking for someone who is calm under pressure, quick thinking and organized, and as comfortable running meetings as they are talking to authority figures. The day-to-day work ranges from helping support complex, multi-day events to leading protests and vigils to booking train tickets and taking meeting minutes. They understand that a successful Greenpeace action relies not only on skilled and passionate activists, but also on respect and clear support given to those activists, diligent travel planning, budgeting, meeting facilitation and cooking. They are a diplomatic link to finance and facilities departments to keep bills paid and the conference speakerphone working. They supervise and mentor interns and fellows, train new activists in nonviolent direct action skills and don’t loose receipts. They can remain engaged through lots of wonky meetings and find a way to extract exciting opportunities for effective activities from them.
The Junior Action Coordinator / Team Assistant is forward-looking and helps the Action team director identify and resolve problems before they come over the horizon. The opportunities to learn new and often unexpected skills are related to their own drive and ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects. They are committed to non-violent direct action as means of affecting change.
Working on the Greenpeace Action team can be exhausting and frustrating but there are few people in the world who enjoy their jobs more.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The Junior Action Coordinator/ Team Assistant is a member of the Greenpeace USA Action Team. As a member of the team they are required to work in a close team dynamic, and will be responsible (as will other team members) for the productivity of the team as a whole. The Junior Action Coordinator/ Team Assistant provides administrative support to the Action team director and the Action Team. They support the unit director with coordination of the unit as a whole and support individual team members with logistics and administrative needs.
As a member of the Action Team with responsibilities in the realm of Activist Development, the Junior Action Coordinator/ Team Assistant is responsible for supporting a comprehensive, dynamic and energetic activist program that identifies, trains, and develops capable volunteers for participation in Greenpeace non-violent direct actions. The Junior Action Coordinator/ Team Assistant plans and implements skills trainings in their areas of expertise and facilitates trainings in others. They will also coordinate field events, direct actions and other activities as directed by the Action Team Director or Action Team Deputy Director.
The position will be based in Washington, DC and will work often at the warehouses in both DC and San Francisco, where many of the trainings take place and where training gear is housed and maintained. The successful candidate will work with the warehouse staff to facilitate and maintain the spaces.
Due to the nature of the job and expected heavy fieldwork, the Junior Action Coordinator/ Team Assistant is expected to travel extensively and be prepared for a highly dynamic and flexible working environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Work with unit director to promote clear communication amongst the team and with other departments. Help director and departments stay up to date on current action team projects. At the same time, help the team stay abreast of developments within the organization.
Schedule, facilitate, and document team meetings.
Fulfill information and support requests for the team as needed.
Organize calendars of activities and meetings, as well as manage the Action Team internal website/wiki, and other online resources used by the team.
Hire and manage interns and fellows.
Draft and track team core budget and spending.
Track and report on Key Performance Indicators, progress towards goals and assist director with other internal and eternal reporting.
Track and manage Actions Team scouting cameras and other resources.
Act as a liaison with all Greenpeace departments as assigned by the Action team director.
ACTIVIST RECRUITMENT, DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION
Recruit and develop professional relations with new activists, and cultivate Greenpeace’s relationship with activists during non-active periods.
Design and implement Nonviolent Direct Action and action skills trainings.
Work closely with Activist Program team in maintaining database of activist profiles including information on skills, trainings, action experience, legal history, exposure history, driving record, etc.
Ensure effective and consistent interface with Grassroots Department concerning recruitment efforts, identifying training and crossover needs.
Maintain active relationships with other activist and volunteer groups and networks regarding opportunities for activists, and develop new sources for recruiting activists as necessary.
Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director.
DIRECT ACTION SUPPORT
Lend organizational, research and logistical support to team members coordinating actions and events.
Ensure that all personnel participating in direct actions strictly adhere to health and safety procedures.
Responsible for the logistical planning, preparation, coordination and execution of direct actions direct communications, protests, investigations, tours, research and other interventions.
Arrange travel and accommodation needs for activists and contractors working with the Action Team as needed.
Facilitate debriefs, write reviews and participate in evaluations as needed or assigned by the Action Team.
Update, use and assist others with the Event Planning Process for actions and events as necessary.
Responsible for administrative duties pertaining to the Actions Team procedures in the preparation, execution and follow-up of actions, including updating action personnel data, loss/damage insurance claims, etc.
Responsible for all financial aspects of project coordination, including budget proposals, cost control, dealing with invoices and producing after-project budget reports.
Ensure that technical and logistical debriefs and reviews are conducted after every action and that relevant planning guides are updated as necessary.
Inform the Equipment and Warehouse Manager of all action equipment-related issues upon completion of an event, including the return/replacement of lost/damaged equipment and updating equipment-logbooks. Work closely with the Equipment and Warehouse Manager on all equipment-related matters in connection with the planning, preparation, coordination and execution of events.
Supervise and coordinate contractors and volunteers working on projects as required.
OTHER
Perform other job related duties as requested or assigned by the Action Team Director or Deputy.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential Qualities and Skills:
- Excellent communications skills - both written and oral
- Excellent organization and planning skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to be self directed and to work well under pressure
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to connect with cross section of society/diverse groups: cultures, age groups, etc.
- Commitment to the ideals of Greenpeace, including a global perspective and a commitment to nonviolence direct action as a means of creating change.
- Experience in one or more of: boat driving, climbing, Nonviolent Direct Action, wilderness first aid, signal intercept, and actions-related tech.
- Diverse research skills
- General computer literacy
- Current driving license
Desired Qualities and Skills:
- Ability to represent Greenpeace and its philosophy to volunteers, interns, and other staff members
- Budget management experience
- Some experience working with and managing activists and/or activist networks.
- Some experience planning and implementing field events as well as experience participating in non-violent direct actions.
- Understanding of health and safety issues relating to direct action
- Some experience with Greenpeace climbing systems
- Some experience Greenpeace boating modules
TO APPLY:
Please send cover letter and resume to res...@wdc.greenpeace.org. Please include the following in your cover letter: a specific explanation of your interest in Greenpeace’s mission and the available position and how you found out about this career opportunity. Please use the email subject line: Junior Action Coordinator / Team Assistant Position – YOUR NAME. Application deadline is May 22, 2012. No phone calls please.
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