[Englmajors] Political Career Opportunities

[Kimberly Swayze]

This employer will be on campus on Thursday, 4/2, at the School of Social 
Work Career Fair, and next week on April 7 - 8 conducting interviews.


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Note that the contact person, Mea Geizhals, will be on campus meeting with
students individually and conducting interviews April 7 - 8.


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Subject: Progressive Campaign Job Opportunities Nationwide


We made history last fall. Now that we have Obama in the White House and
expanded majorities in Congress, it is time to work for the change America
needs. Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. has joined forces with the American Civil
Liberties Union, Amnesty International, Save the Children, and other
progressive organizations to drive forwards a progressive agenda and undo
years of Republican damage.


Grassroots Campaigns is coming to the University of Washington on April 7-8
to interview top student leaders to join our team as Assistant Canvass
Directors! There is no better time or place to get involved and help to
create the new generation that will take this country in a more progressive
direction.


Students who are interested should apply directly to:

NAME : Mea Geizhals
E-MAIL : mgeizhals at gmail.com or seattle at grassrootscampaigns.com
PHONE # : (206) 329-4416

WEBSITE: http://www.grassrootscampaigns.com

Job Description:
Grassroots Campaigns, Inc is a progressive political consulting firm that
specializes in running face-to-face citizen mobilization campaigns for
political parties, candidates, and advocacy groups. By running campaigns on
behalf of groups such as the National Democratic Party, MoveOn.org, the
American Civil Liberties Union, and Amnesty International we can focus on
building up their membership and volunteer bases while running field
campaigns for candidates and other organizations to win progressive
victories on the local, state, and national level and mobilize citizens to
be more actively involved and engaged in politics.


Canvass Directors and Assistant Canvass Directors manage our 30 grassroots
fundraising field offices across the country, with bottom-line
responsibility for all local operations.


Job Responsibilities:

Recruitment:  Build a team of 15-50 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 three to 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 for a minimum commitment of one year, and we're building
towards mid-term elections in 2010. Campaign hours can run 60-80 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 Mea for details.


To Apply:
NAME : Mea Geizhals
E-MAIL : mgeizhals at gmail.com or seattle at grassrootscampaigns.com
PHONE # : (206) 329-4416

WEBSITE: http://www.grassrootscampaigns.com


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


Grassroots Campaigns past and current clients include: Democratic National
Committee, MoveOn PAC, League of Conservation Voters, American Civil
Liberties Union, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Working
America, Amnesty International, Center for American Progress, Planned
Parenthood Action Fund, and Save the Children.