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From:
"Andrea Frye" <andrea at ntic-us.org>


*Save the American Dream - Field Organizer Job Description*

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/For over 30 years, the National Training and Information Center (NTIC) 
has led the way on housing and banking issues such as community 
reinvestment, affordable housing, foreclosure prevention and curbing 
predatory lending practices. NTIC is a national resource center and 
network for community organizing groups across the country. Through 
training, consulting, research, and national campaigns, NTIC works to 
build a more just society by developing powerful organizations to fight 
for racial and economic justice. /

*_Job Overview_*

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Save the American Dream Campaign is an aggressive foreclosure prevention 
initiative aimed at stopping the widespread affects of foreclosures on 
families, communities and the U.S. and global economies. The primary 
responsibility of the Field Organizer is to spur organizing around 
unfair lending practices, foreclosures and other injustices related to 
housing and banking issues.

*_Job Responsibilities_*

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    * Develop and implement a plan to engage local organizations in
      organizing efforts around foreclosure prevention, abandoned
      properties, predatory lending, and community reinvestment;

    * In concert with the Campaign Director, develop an expanded
      national leadership team that will be at the center of campaign
      decisions and strategy;

    * Develop and market new models for local organizing on issues of
      foreclosures, abandoned buildings, predatory lending, and
      community reinvestment;

    * Conduct on-site training and over the phone consultation;

    * Bring new organizing groups into the NTIC Network through affiliation;

    * Work in concert with the Campaign Director and Communications
      Director to develop a media and communications strategy as well as
      build the new media infrastructure that supports the campaign that
      drives the campaign;

    * Work with the Save the American Dream staff, leaders and partners
      to strengthen the campaign and actualize campaign goals;

    * Organize workshops, meetings, and actions related to the Save the
      American Dream Campaign at NTIC’s national events;

    * Research and translate relevant housing and banking policies that
      will assist affiliate organizations with their local work as well
      as move the campaign;

    * Contribute regularly to the organization’s websites and bi-monthly
      to major publications including, NTIC Reports and Disclosure;

    * In concert with the Campaign Director and Development Director,
      conduct grant writing and fundraising.

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*_Qualifications_*

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· Community organizing experienced is preferred

· Commitment to social justice

· Willingness to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends.

· Willingness to travel

· Have a healthy attitude and be a team player

· Comfortable in diverse situations

· Self-starter and motivated

· Must be a good listener

· Open to feedback and critique of work

· Strong writing and verbal communication skills

· Computer proficiency

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*_How to Apply_*

Please e-mail or mail a detailed cover letter and resume to the National 
Training and Information Center, 810 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642.

Attention *Gail Parson, Save the American Dream Campaign Director* 
(gail at ntic-us.org <mailto:gail at ntic-us.org>).

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/Women and individuals of color are strongly encouraged to apply. NTIC 
is an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of 
race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or sexual 
identity./