job: lead organizer, Tennessee, no salary info.

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From:  vangunst at wisc.edu

JOB OPENING:  Lead Organizer/Assistant Director
 
            Save Our Cumberland Mountains (SOCM) is seeking applications 
for a Lead Organizer/Assistant Director.
 
THE ORGANIZATION:  SOCM is a state-wide, multi-issue, multi-racial 
member-run 35 year old community organization based primarily in rural 
communities and small towns in Tennessee.  Current organization-wide 
campaigns are around strip mining including mountaintop removal, aerial 
spraying of toxic chemicals, voter rights, and state tax reform.  Local 
organizing in chapters takes place around many issues of local impact.  
SOCM is committed to organizing that builds greater racial diversity and 
leadership development of members.
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:  Supervision of organizing staff including check-ins 
about work plans and consulting as needed;  coordination of training and 
development opportunities for staff and members;  coordination 
assistance in some state-wide campaigns.  Assist Director in proposal 
writing and foundation contacts, responding to coalition and 
administrative requests, strategic planning, and other identified 
administrative needs.
 
 
REQUIREMENTS:  Commitment to environmental, social, and economic justice 
through community organizing;  a minimum of four years of community 
organizing experience;  significant experience in facilitating and 
designing grassroots organizing trainings;  good writing skills;  
ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds;  ability to do 
necessary travel.  Any additional experience with supervision or 
proposal writing a plus, but not required.  Minimum three year 
commitment required.
 
 
SALARY AND BENEFITS:  Starting salary dependent on level of experience.  
Excellent benefits:  regular raises, group health insurance, paid 
vacation (4 weeks to start), sick leave, personal growth leave (1 
week/year), parental leave (1 month), pension, and sabbatical.
 
 
TO APPLY:  Applications are welcome right away.  Send resume, cover 
letter, writing sample, and at least three references with contact 
information to SOCM, P.O. Box 479, Lake City, Tennessee  37769, (865) 
426-9455;  e-mail: info at socm.org   SOCM is an equal opportunity employer.
On Aug 26, 2007, at 6:20 PM, Randy Stoecker wrote: