Location: Missoula, MT
Position Description:
Riverside Organizing is hiring field organizers for a large-scale, year-long volunteer mobilization and issue advocacy project. Based in Missoula, MT the organizer sought will be conducting the project on behalf of Montana Conservation Voters. Field organizers recruit and train a dynamic volunteer base in issue advocacy and grassroots lobbying activities to advance clean energy and other environmental policies and priorities. Field organizers will work in Native American communities and with local leaders, organizations and youth to address environmental issues affecting their communities and make lasting change in the effort to fight climate change. Field organizers will grow an already powerful network of volunteers and activists, execute grassroots advocacy and accountability campaigns, and hold a wide range of events and trainings to amplify public support for clean energy policies and solutions.
About Montana Conservation Voters
Montana Conservation Voters (MCV) serves as the political voice of the state’s conservation community, working to ensure Montana’s elected leaders support the fight against climate change by supporting clean air, clean water, public lands and voter rights. MCV secures important public policies and holds public leaders accountable for their positions on environmental issues. MCV’s priority is to ensure our efforts to protect and advocate for the environment are rooted in a deep understanding of racial, social and environmental justice. MCV prioritizes racial diversity and inclusivity as core values and is committed to creating opportunities for communities of color to participate in the democratic process.
To learn more about MCV, please visit to mtvoters.org.
Responsibilities:
· Recruit, mobilize and train diverse group of volunteers in issue advocacy and grassroots organizing campaigns.
· Track all volunteer outreach and engagement in VAN and submit daily reports.
· Plan and execute organizing actions, events and trainings.
· Develop relationships with environmental leaders and other progressive advocates in the community to engage in field events and activities.
Qualifications:
Duration: This position is full-time, salaried and temporary.
To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to H...@riversideorg.com. No calls please.
Riverside Organizing is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace.