Progressive Organizing Solutions is Hiring Field Organizers in Virginia!

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Exciting Field Opportunities

Progressive Organizing Solutions - Working in support of the Virginia League of Conservation Voters

 

Location: Norfolk and Richmond, VA

 

Position Description:

Progressive Organizing Solutions is hiring field organizers for large-scale membership mobilization and issue advocacy campaigns in Norfolk and Richmond, VA it is conducting on behalf of the Virginia League of 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

The Virginia League of Conservation Voters (VALCV) serves as the political voice of the state’s conservation community, working to make sure Virginia’s elected officials recognize that our natural heritage is an environmental and economic treasure for all. VALCV elects conservation leaders to statewide office and strives for a conservation majority in state government. We secure good public policies on the state level and hold public officials accountable for their positions on environmental issues. In eight states, the national League of Conservation Voters and its state league partners like VALCV 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. VALCV’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. VALCV 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 VALCV’s Climate Action program, visit http://valcv.org/mobilization-team/.

 

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.

 

 

To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to virg...@progressiveorganizingsolutions.com. No calls please.

 

Progressive Organizing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.