POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – August 13, 2008
TEXAS CLIMATE EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Implement field and outreach strategies in your target communities, including grassroots lobbying actions and candidate “bird-dogging”.
•    Generate local media coverage
•    Build coalitions among allies and nontraditional constituencies to grow broad community support.
•    Develop and execute direct actions in targeted areas to draw attention to the need for federal global warming action
 
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•    1-2 years organizing experience in electoral, issue and/or legislative campaigns.
•    Willingness to travel throughout the state
•    Experience engaging and motivating volunteers.
•    Experience working collaboratively with other organizations with diplomacy.
•    Enjoy working under pressure, under deadline, and can think on your feet.
•    Work well independently, as part of a geographically dispersed team.
 
START DATE:  ASAP
 
SALARY / BENEFITS: It is a 1-year position, with possibility of extension. Competitive salary range in the low to mid thirties or higher depending on qualifications.
 
Send your resume and questions to both karen@seedcoalition.org; andjerelocke@yahoo.com.