Anarchy In the AK
Rebel youth and sustainable living in the far north.
Taking steps to recover our state from a downward spiral due to vast consumption of non-renewable resources, massive fossil fuel-dependence, and potential food shortages caused by the shipping associated with bringing food from out of state. Our focus is in increasing awareness, taking responsibility for personal actions first, and working on a local, regi ...learn more
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Energy Action Coalition is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual to serve as the The National Field Director of Power Vote. Power Vote is a new campaign dedicated to building a youth voter bloc 1 million strong to elevate the importance of green jobs, greenhouse gas emissions cuts, and justice in the upcoming presidential elections. Working closely with EAC staff and partner organizations, the National Field Director will be the point person for implementing field operations, evaluating strategy and programs, and developing a comprehensive field plan for the Power Vote Campaign.
For more information visit energyactioncoalition.org
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Energy Action Coalition is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual to serve as the The National Field Director of Power Vote. Power Vote is a new campaign dedicated to building a youth voter bloc 1 million strong to elevate the importance of green jobs, greenhouse gas emissions cuts, and justice in the upcoming presidential elections. Working closely with EAC staff and partner organizations, the National Field Director will be the point person for implementing field operations, evaluating strategy and programs, and developing a comprehensive field plan for the Power Vote Campaign.
ABOUT ENERGY ACTION COALITION
Founded
in June 2004 by youth climate leaders, the Energy Action Coalition
unites a diversity of organizations in an alliance that supports and
strengthens the student and youth clean energy movement in North
America. The 35 active and 14 supporting partners of Energy Action
Coalition work together to leverage our collective power and create
change for a clean, efficient, just and renewable energy future. The
work of Energy Action is focused on four strategic areas: campuses,
communities, corporate practices, and politics.
For more information visit energyactioncoalition.org
ABOUT POWER VOTE
Through Power Vote, a non-partisan campaign, Energy Action Coalition is actively building a youth voter bloc 1 million strong to demand bold federal climate legislation, a moratorium on coal and other dirty energy, and to create millions of good, green jobs. EAC will be empowering youth to effectively elevate the importance of these critical issues in the elections. Youth will start by signing our Power Vote pledge and then get plugged into the incredible youth climate movement sweeping the nation. Large-scale training programs held over the summer will equip youth leaders with the skills and resources necessary to run a large scale Power Vote field campaign. The goal of these trainings is to bring innovative strategies to the grassroots and to train a powerhouse team of organizers prepared to train thousands more young people, building an unstoppable ground force this November and beyond. Power Vote will build the numbers and the power of the youth climate movement so that we can not only work together more effectively on our campuses
Through Power Vote, a non-partisan campaign, Energy Action Coalition is actively building a youth voter bloc 1 million strong to demand bold federal climate legislation, a moratorium on coal and other dirty energy, and to create millions of good, green jobs. EAC will be empowering youth to effectively elevate the importance of these critical issues in the elections. Youth will start by signing our Power Vote pledge and then get plugged into the incredible youth climate movement sweeping the nation. Large-scale training programs held over the summer will equip youth leaders with the skills and resources necessary to run a large scale Power Vote field campaign. The goal of these trainings is to bring innovative strategies to the grassroots and to train a powerhouse team of organizers prepared to train thousands more young people, building an unstoppable ground force this November and beyond. Power Vote will build the numbers and the power of the youth climate movement so that we can not only work together more effectively on our campuses
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
*Implementing comprehensive traditional and non-traditional field
operations as well as documentation and evaluation of strategy and
programs.
*Assist in the administering of list-building exercises, and other
tools and technologies to increase constituent engagement.
*Develop/source materials and resources for campaigns including a comprehensive field plan.
*Represent Energy Action Coalition at trainings, workshops, and coalition gatherings.
*Coach
field staff and ensure that they are properly trained and supported in
the execution of their on-the-ground field campaigns.
*Facilitate weekly field meetings and one-on-one check-ins with field staff.
*Work
within the ethics of sustainability, leadership development, respect
for local autonomy (field staff are employed by independent
organizations.)
*Report regularly to Executive Director of Programs with written documentation of results.
*Work closely with ally organizations on joint campaigns.
*Cultivate knowledge of tools and technologies to increase constituent engagement.
*Assist Energy Action Coalition partners in recruiting, training and supporting field staff.
*Assist Energy Action Coalition partners in the development of on the ground capacity building and field campaign planning.
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
*Must have 3+ years experience in managing major issue or electoral field campaign. Direct field experience is essential.
*Working knowledge of community-based groups and local campaign strategies.
*Must have experience in developing issue campaigns, preferably on the local, state, AND national level.
*Working knowledge of community-based groups, legislative and electoral politics.
*Demonstrated experience in cross-class/race organizing.
*Demonstrated commitment to economic and social justice.
*Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking.
*Must be organized, able to prioritize time effectively and able to multi-task.
*Must take a lot of initiative.
*3+ Years Campus/community organizing plus advocacy and legislative experience.
*Management experience.
*Must be a great team player!
*Builds relationships easily.
*Must be resourceful.
*Willing to travel extensively.TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to brianenergyaction@gmail.com. Please include the job title in your email subject.
Energy
Action Coalition is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to
engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, low-income
persons, LGBT persons, differently-abled people, and other people from
diverse backgrounds. People from these and other traditionally
marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to
apply.
