[COMM-ORG] paid organizing fellowship announcement

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From:     Judy Hertz <judy at midwestacademy.com>
 
 
USAction Education Fund
Paid 20 Week Organizing Fellowships
 
Make your voice heard, become active in the progressive movement!  In 
this 20 week project, fellows will work with USAction state affiliates 
to conduct extensive community outreach and education to help frame the 
public debate about our national budget and economic security.  Fellows 
are being hired to work in historically under-represented communities in 
Rhode Island (Providence); New York (Syracuse); Maine (Portland); North 
Dakota (Bismarck); Missouri (Kansas City/Independence); Oregon 
(Medford); Wisconsin (Milwaukee); and Washington (Seattle).
 
USAction is a national leader in increasing civic and voter 
participation (www.usaction.org).   Extensive training will be provided 
by the Midwest Academy, a national training institute for progressive 
organizing.  Some fellowships may lead to staff positions; job search 
assistance will be provided at the end of the fellowship for others.
 
We are looking for people with prior experience, either paid or 
volunteer, in progressive social change work.  These positions will have 
substantial responsibilities and require people who are committed to 
social justice, ready for a challenge, and are hard-workers, 
self-starters, and a team-players.  A car will be required for all 
positions.  Priority will be given to applicants from the area to be 
served, or who have familiarity with the area.
 
More information and the application instructions may be found at 
www.midwestacademy.com.  Interviews will begin as applications are 
received, so please apply ASAP.  We anticipate that hiring will be 
completed by July 6, and the position will begin July 20.

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Judy Hertz
Director of Special Projects
Midwest Academy
27 E. Monroe #1100
Chicago, IL 60603
312-427-2304
judy at midwestacademy.com