NextGen Climate - NH Campus Organizing Director
Michael Padmore
Campus Organizing Director – Job Description
NextGen Climate is a nonpartisan organization focused on bringing climate change to the forefront of American politics. In 2015-2016, NextGen Climate will be working to support candidates who have demonstrated a serious commitment to taking immediate policy action to address climate change issues.
In New Hampshire, NextGen Climate will run a substantial grassroots organizing and communications program to highlight 2016 Presidential hopefuls’ records as it relates to climate change and the environment. The New Hampshire campaign program will persuade and turn out targeted voters, with a focus on young voters, independent voters, and college students, while also working to educate the electorate and drive a public narrative about the implications of climate change.
NextGen Climate - New Hampshire campaign is seeking highly motivated candidates to serve as Campus Organizing Directors on college campuses across the state. Campus Organizing Directors will be responsible for building grassroots organizations on campuses across the state with a focus on engaging students and young voters.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee the
execution of the grassroots organizing programs on their campus;
- Recruit, train,
and manage student volunteers and organizers;
- Build and maintain
strategic and tactical relationships with key allies and stakeholders on
campuses and in the local communities;
- Other duties as
assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous experience organizing students on college campuses strongly preferred.
- Strong management, communication and motivational skills;
- Proven ability to motivate and manage a diverse group of volunteers; and,
- Strong planning skills.
- Works well in an ever-changing environment where creativity and spontaneity are encouraged and sometimes required.
- Previous organizing experience or particular passion for climate change solutions, energy policy, presidential politics, or the environment a plus.
Training:
Campus Organizing Directors will receive extensive training and support from the Youth Vote Director.
Expectations:
Campus Organizing Directors will be expected to work 50+ hours per week.
Salary/Benefits:
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to mpad...@nextgenclimate.org with the subject line “NextGen Climate-NH Campus Organizing Director.”
NextGen Climate is an equal opportunity employer