Campaign Organizer, Fish Program

by Elissar Khalek — last modified 2009-06-15 15:38

We are seeking a Campaign Organizer to join our experienced fish program team for one year, with the possibility for extension. The Organizer will specifically work to help ensure seafood safety, related to potential pollution sources, and challenge certain corporate practices as unsafe and irresponsible. This position is ideally based in our Washington, DC office, but may be somewhat flexible in location, as there is likely to be some concentrated work in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as a national campaign.

Food & Water Watch is a nonprofit consumer action organization headquartered in Washington, DC that runs cutting-edge campaigns to help ensure clean water and safe food. We work with various community outreach groups around the world to create an economically and environmentally viable future. We advocate for safe, wholesome food produced in a humane and sustainable manner, and public rather than private control of water resources, including oceans, rivers and groundwater. The Food & Water Watch Fish Program works to promote clean, green, safe seafood for consumers, while helping to protect the environment and support coastal communities. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.

We are seeking a Campaign Organizer to join our experienced fish program team for one year, with the possibility for extension. The Organizer will specifically work to help ensure seafood safety, related to potential pollution sources, and challenge certain corporate practices as unsafe and irresponsible. This position is ideally based in our Washington, DC office, but may be somewhat flexible in location, as there is likely to be some concentrated work in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as a national campaign.

Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinate and develop statewide and regional coalitions on campaign issue and implement grassroots organizing and public education campaigns.
Work with the Fish team to develop strategic campaign plans including long- and short-term goals, strategies and tactics.
Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members, and media.
Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our campaign.
Develop education materials such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter articles on various campaign issues. Maintain activist database and email lists.
As necessary, travel to target states to motivate local organizations and develop coalitions through public speaking, media appearances, strategic planning and training, pressure state and local governments and other natural resource managers, and develop earned local media.
As needed, supervise interns in support of our campaigns.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience:     At least four years experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field organizing.

Education:    College degree or equivalent experience required. Masters a plus.

Knowledge:     Organizing, advocacy and legislative strategy techniques; familiarity with state legislatures; consumer and environmental issues; working with the media. Knowledge of marine issues a plus.

Skills:     Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and planning; excellent analytical organizational skills. Knowledge of online activism and email listservs.

Capabilities:     Ability to think creatively and quickly to respond to legislative developments and to take advantage of breaking news; demonstrated leadership capability; ability to work well with a wide variety of people and to coordinate diverse tasks; ability to present technical concepts to a mass audience; can-do attitude and commitment to public interest work. Work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks at once, and adapt to changing situations on a daily basis.

Conditions:    We seek a passionate, motivated person who will work with a strongly committed team and sees our work as part of essential activism and change. Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch required. Long hours possible, with occasional travel.

Competitive salary. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer paid medical/dental/long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid leave.

How to Apply:
Position open until filled. Please tell us where you saw this announcement and send cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a short writing sample to jobs@fwwatch.org or mail to:

Food & Water Watch
ATTN: Fish Campaign Organizer
1616 P Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

Food & Water Watch strives for a diverse work environment.

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This position is ideally based in our Washington, DC office, but may be somewhat flexible in location, as there is likely to be some concentrated work in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as a national campaign. Food & Water Watch is a nonprofit consumer action organization headquartered in Washington, DC that runs cutting-edge campaigns to help ensure clean water and safe food. We work with various community outreach groups around the world to create an economically and environmentally viable future. We advocate for safe, wholesome food produced in a humane and sustainable manner, and public rather than private control of water resources, including oceans, rivers and groundwater. The Food & Water Watch Fish Program works to promote clean, green, safe seafood for consumers, while helping to protect the environment and support coastal communities. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets. We are seeking a Campaign Organizer to join our experienced fish program team for one year, with the possibility for extension. The Organizer will specifically work to help ensure seafood safety, related to potential pollution sources, and challenge certain corporate practices as unsafe and irresponsible. This position is ideally based in our Washington, DC office, but may be somewhat flexible in location, as there is likely to be some concentrated work in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as a national campaign. Specific Responsibilities: Coordinate and develop statewide and regional coalitions on campaign issue and implement grassroots organizing and public education campaigns. Work with the Fish team to develop strategic campaign plans including long- and short-term goals, strategies and tactics. Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members, and media. Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our campaign. Develop education materials such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter articles on various campaign issues. Maintain activist database and email lists. As necessary, travel to target states to motivate local organizations and develop coalitions through public speaking, media appearances, strategic planning and training, pressure state and local governments and other natural resource managers, and develop earned local media. As needed, supervise interns in support of our campaigns. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Experience: At least four years experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field organizing. Education: College degree or equivalent experience required. Masters a plus. Knowledge: Organizing, advocacy and legislative strategy techniques; familiarity with state legislatures; consumer and environmental issues; working with the media. Knowledge of marine issues a plus. Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and planning; excellent analytical organizational skills. Knowledge of online activism and email listservs. Capabilities: Ability to think creatively and quickly to respond to legislative developments and to take advantage of breaking news; demonstrated leadership capability; ability to work well with a wide variety of people and to coordinate diverse tasks; ability to present technical concepts to a mass audience; can-do attitude and commitment to public interest work. Work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks at once, and adapt to changing situations on a daily basis. Conditions: We seek a passionate, motivated person who will work with a strongly committed team and sees our work as part of essential activism and change. Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch required. Long hours possible, with occasional travel. Competitive salary. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer paid medical/dental/long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid leave. How to Apply: Position open until filled. Please tell us where you saw this announcement and send cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a short writing sample to jobs@fwwatch.org or mail to: Food & Water Watch ATTN: Fish Campaign Organizer 1616 P Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036 Food & Water Watch strives for a diverse work environment.