[COMM-ORG] jobs: various, Grassroots Campaigns

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From:     cnannicelli at grassrootscampaigns.com


Subject:  Campaign Job Opportunities for Graduating Seniors- Nationwide!

Grassroots Campaigns, has joined forces with the Amnesty  
International, Equality California, the League of Conservation Voters,  
Save the Children, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of  
Cruelty to Animals) and other humanitarian organizations to build  
grassroots support across the country.

Grassroots Campaigns is coming to CAMPUS to interview top student  
leaders to join our teams as Assistant Canvass Directors!  There is no  
better time or place to get involved and get great leadership  
experience.

"The amount I've gained from this experience is so much more than I  
anticipated. Not only have I been able to learn all the inner-workings  
of running my own campaign office but I've also found a great  
community of friends that have helped to make my experience so  
memorable."
                -Kirsten Soong, UMICH Class of 2009 (Psychology)
		 Assistant Campaign Director (Chicago)

Seniors who are interested should send their resume directly to:

Christine Nannicelli
cnannicelli at grassrootscampaigns.com
857-399-6521


Assistant Canvass Director Job Responsibilities:

?	Recruitment:  Build a team of 15-40 canvassers by recruiting from  
within the local community.  Interview prospective staff and make  
hiring decisions.
?	Staff Management:  Teach canvassing/fundraising skills.  Work with  
your staff in individual and group settings, with a particular eye  
towards developing leaders.  Cultivate a welcoming and motivating  
atmosphere.
?	Canvassing:  Canvass in the field for four days per week, to train  
new and experienced staff in the field and meet personal fundraising  
requirements.
?	Administration:  Carefully track income and expenses.  Manage the  
budget for your office.  Process staff payroll.  Maintain records for  
future organizing efforts.

Qualifications:
Strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and desire  
for political change are essential.  Candidates must be able to work  
within a team, have proven leadership ability and an orientation  
towards handling a lot of responsibility.  Strong self-direction and  
the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications.   
Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus, and may qualify  
candidates for additional leadership positions.

Training:
Newly hired directors will typically spend three weeks doing field  
training, working intensely alongside experienced directors and will  
also attend a week-long national classroom training.  Additionally,  
directors receive support from regional management staff throughout  
their time on staff.
After one year in the position, staff will have learned the basics of  
running a successful grassroots campaign, including, but not limited  
to, fundraising and donor recruitment, hiring and supervising staff  
and/or volunteers, and turf management.

Expectations:
Positions are through August of 2011, and we?re building towards the  
mid-term elections. Campaign hours can run 80-100 hours per week,  
including work on weekends.

Salary/Benefits:
Annual salary for Assistant Canvass Directors begins at $24,000.    
Staff may opt into our health care plan (PPO).  Paid training,  
vacation and sick days are included; student loan assistance is  
available.


Timing and Location:
Positions are available beginning post-graduation, in cities  
nationwide.  Ask Christine for details.

To Apply:
Please send your resume to Christine at cnannicelli at grassrootscampaigns.com .

Please visit our website, www.grassrootscampaigns.com, for more  
information about current and past campaigns.









-- 
Randy Stoecker

Professor
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