Seeking Regional California Field Organizers for campaign finance initiative campaign

[Trent Lange]

The California Clean Money Action Fund (CCMAF), a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(4) organization, seeks experienced professionals to serve as field organizers starting ASAP.  These are full-time contract positions building grassroots support in California for the Voters' Right to Know initiative (http://www.YesFairElections.org) and for political advertising disclosure legislation that we are sponsoring. The planned contract period is for two to ten months depending on the success of the petition drive.

Locations:  Bay Area and Fresno or surrounding areas in California.  Applicants must be able to work from home as well as from offices in varying locations.

WE NEED ORGANIZERS WHO:
• Are aggressive, energetic, innovative and motivated by the prospect of a grassroots campaign.
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Have good time management skills, are detail oriented, and can work long and irregular hours independently while providing regular tracking of activities and results.
• Are outgoing and willing to share their personal story with others in the community.
• Can meet deadlines and goals in a fast paced environment.
• Have the ability to work in a team atmosphere with a positive attitude and a good sense of humor.
• Have a car and can travel often.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Work closely with the Executive Director and committees to set organizing priorities to maximize signature-gathering and other support in region.
• Organize new action groups of CCMAF members and constituents in key communities.
• Recruit and support volunteers and volunteer leaders to existing and new action groups
• Facilitate trainings
• Build relationships with regional coalition leadership for petition help and Nov election effort
• Represent CCMAF at meetings, tabling events, rallies, public speaking engagements and/or other events when requested by the Executive Director.
• Organize interns and other volunteers.
• Use Smartvan and other tools for data entry and to provide scripts and other support for volunteers
• Complete other duties as directed by the Executive Director.

IDEAL APPLICANTS WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• 2+ cycles of experience with field or community organizing including volunteer and/or intern recruitment, training and supervision, voter targeting identification, and Get-Out-The-Vote drives
• Knowledge of California politics a major plus
• Working knowledge of the VAN, Google Docs, and Microsoft Office programs
• Strong oral and written communication skills and personal organizational skills
• Ability to work long days and irregular hours and maintain a positive, energetic attitude
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

CCMAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer; applicants of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:
Position reports to and receives day-to-day direction from CCMAF's Executive Director. The position works out of the CCMAF office in Culver City, CA and will start as soon as possible. Submit resume and cover letter by e-mail to re...@CAclean.org or by fax to (888) 633-8898. No calls please.

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Trent Lange
President and Executive Director
California Clean Money Campaign
(310) 428-1556
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