Citizen Outreach Director, The Fund for the Public Interest

Posted by on December 19, 2010

Citizen Outreach Director — The Fund for the Public Interest — Philadelphia

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 the Public Interest is currently hiring Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors to run grassroots canvass offices in Philadelphia and 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.

To Apply: Simply fill out an online application at http://www.fundforthepublicinterest.org/jobs/leadership/application2

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 three to four days per week to train staff, raise money, identify and activate members, and educate the public on the issues.

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.

Salary & Benefits:
New staff will earn $23,750-$27,000 in their first year. The Fund offers a generous benefits package that includes college loan assistance and competitive vacation and holiday policies. Staff are encouraged to join our group health care plan.

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 2011.

Hiring preference is given to candidates who are willing to relocate to any of our locations.

Please submit an online application at http://www.fundforthepublicinterest.org/jobs/leadership/application2 or e-mail a cover letter and résumé to [email protected]. We’ll carefully consider your application, and if we think you’re a good fit we’ll get in touch.

The Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

This is a Work for Progress recruitment campaign conducted on behalf of the Fund for the Public Interest.