Citizen Outreach Director

Citizen Outreach Director, Fund for Public Interest Research
Job Description:

Are you ready to make a difference on the most pressing environmental issues of our generation? Are you ready to stand up to the corporations that are compromising the integrity of our democracy? Are you ready to fight discrimination and defend human rights?

We’ve got the job for you!

The Fund for Public Interest Research is currently hiring Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors to run grassroots canvass offices around the country.

Over the last 15 years, we’ve helped sign up 400,000 members for the state PIRGs, raised millions of dollars each year for the Sierra Club’s priority campaigns, expanded Human Rights Campaigns’ grassroots base into places like Texas, Tennessee and Utah, and much more.

As a Citizen Outreach Director or Assistant Director, you’ll work with environmental and progressive groups like the Sierra Club, Environmental Action, Human Rights Campaign, and state-based environmental groups like Environment California.

Your responsibilities include:
• Recruiting, training, supervising and working alongside a staff of 10-40 canvassers.
• Reaching or exceeding your office’s fundraising and membership goals. Most offices have goals of $250,000 raised and 5,000 members identified each year.
• Overseeing all administrative functions related to fundraising, membership development, campaign work and general office management.
• Taking charge of additional campaign field work including petition and letter-writing drives, coalition-building, news conferences, and grassroots lobbying.
Directors canvass two to three days per week to train staff, raise money, identify and activate members, and educate the public on the issues.

We have career positions available now for offices in CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA and Washington, DC.

And we offer many opportunities for rapid advancement, as we continue to expand into new locations, work with new progressive groups, and implement innovative strategies.

To learn more, visit http://www.fundcareers.org.

Salary & Benefits:

First year staff earn an annual salary of $23,750. Benefits include two weeks paid vacation and the opportunity to apply for our student loan assistance program. Staff are encouraged to join our group health care plan through pre-tax payroll deductions. After one year of work, staff are also eligible to join our 401(k) plan.

Additional Qualifications:
We are looking for smart, motivated, action-oriented people who are interested in politics, have a commitment to working for the public interest, and are willing to work hard to make change. To do this work, you need stamina. You need to be resourceful on a shoestring budget. You need to be able to convey the sense of urgency and passion you feel about these issues. (In-depth training on campaign strategies, issues and skills is provided.)

We work campaign hours, and are looking for a minimum commitment through August 2009.

How to Apply:
Apply online at http://ffpir.org/apply_online.h..., and make sure to include the following ad code, “CALO568”, in the application. We’ll carefully consider your application, and if we think you’re a good fit we’ll get in touch.

The Fund is an equal opportunity employer.