Vermont Public Interest Research Group
* Tel: 802-223-5221
* Fax: 802-223-6855
* www.vpirg.org
Job Announcement:
Field Associate
VPIRG is looking for a mission-driven
join our efforts to help educate and mobilize
Vermonters to defend the public interest. The Field Associate will work under
the guidance of the Field and Communications
Director to grow VPIRG’s grassroots activist base and motivate
citizens and leaders through innovative,
inspiring, action-oriented
opportunity for professional development and
growth as you work on cutting edge issues affecting
nation.
About VPIRG: VPIRG’s mission is to promote the health and
wellbeing
informing and mobilizing citizens across the
state. For more than 30 years we have represented the public’s voice,
countering special interest influence, on
issues of public health, the environment, consumer protection and democracy.
VPIRG’s work has helped keep
affordable health care. In each case, we
identify innovative solutions and build the political support necessary to put
practical ideas into action. We hold government
and business leaders accountable by acting as a watchdog and using the
courts and administrative processes for
enforcement actions when necessary. The organization has eight fulltime
staff
VPIRG and our campaigns on our web site at: www.vpirg.org.
Job Summary: The Field Associate will help to lead VPIRG’s
grassroots organizing work by educating the public about
our campaigns and mobilizing our members,
coalition partners and activists to join in the fight for the public interest.
Major
elements of the position include:
· Field Organizing: Create and sustain partnerships with allied
organizations. Conduct research and political
analysis of grassroots organizing opportunities
to inform campaign efforts. Build VPIRG’s grassroots base of
support and work to turn knowledge into action
by training activists to take part in campaign tactics.
· Public Outreach: Work with the Field Director to support
door-to-door
VPIRG’s email action network to foster
increased public action on key issues. Organize and facilitate public
events to raise awareness and garner support
for campaigns.
· Campaign
Communications: Work with our team of
organizers and advocates to create strategic
communications tools that explain our campaign
issues in new and exciting ways using all available media. This
will involve extensive use of the web,
electronic organizing, graphic design, and publications, as well as active
engagement of state and local media.
· Fundraising and
Administrative: A critical component of
field work is to ‘pay as you go’, or assist in fundraising
for your own position and the organization as a
whole. To this end the Associate will participate in various aspects
of fundraising including grants, citizen
outreach, events, and major donor campaigns.
Qualifications: At least 2 years of experience in
activist-oriented
experience in training and developing activists
on a political or social change campaign. Experience working with the
media and strong writing and public speaking
skills. Experience with all levels of grassroots political campaigns including
recruitment, training, messaging and direct
negotiation with leaders. Experience with project management with a keen
attention to detail. Familiarity with website
and desktop publishing, graphics design and online organizing strategies.
Fundraising experience a plus. Candidates must
be able to travel (within state) and work evening/weekend hours as
necessary. Commitment to the issues on which
VPIRG works and a mission-driven
demanding and highly professional
Compensation: Competitive salary depending on experience.
VPIRG offers an excellent benefits package including
employer-paid
personal days.
Application Process: Send resume and cover letter to Leesa Stewart,
VPIRG,
05602. Applications may also be faxed to
802-223-6855
employer. This position will remain open until
filled.