Field Organizer Position Available

 

The Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, a state-wide non-partisan environmental

advocacy organization, seeks a Field Organizer to build regional relationships with local environmental groups

and leaders, build a strong, educated, and committed base of environmental voters, and to coordinate events for

organizational visibility. The Organizer will be responsible for recruiting, engaging, and tracking our

relationship with volunteers. They will be responsible for organizing phone banks, coalition meetings, and

attending community gatherings, fairs, and farmers markets for purposes of volunteer recruitment.

 

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Identifying, recruiting, and managing a base of volunteers and other outreach to help with our advocacy

campaigns.

• Coordinating the logistics for volunteer phone banks such as pulling call lists, finalizing call scripts, and

tracking results.

• Seeking strategic opportunities for volunteer recruitment and visibility such as tabling at farmers markets,

neighborhood festivals, and issues forums.

• Assisting with the planning and coordination of events such as town hall meetings, trainings, and meetings

with legislators.

 

The following skills are required for the successful applicant:

• Strong outreach and public speaking skills.

• 1-2 years experience (either paid or volunteer) working on issue or candidate campaigns.

• Ability to work independently.

 

The following skills and experience are preferred for the successful applicant:

• Experience with advocacy and environmental issues.

• Knowledge of/experience with Maryland environmental issues.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel.

 

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits depending on experience and leadership ability.

 

Position Requirements: This is a full time position based in Annapolis that will require extensive travel around

the state, primarily in the Eastern Shore area. Evening and weekend hours are required to be successful.

 

Availability: We seek to have the successful candidate start by October 1, 2007.

 

To Apply: Electronic resume and cover letters preferred. Please submit resume and cover letter in Microsoft

Word or PDF format to jbrock@mdlcv.org or mail them to Jen Brock-Cancellieri, Maryland LCV Education Fund,

Nine State Circle, Suite 202, Annapolis, MD 21401

Application Deadline is September 7th.

Maryland LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer