West Coast Organizer, Fish Campaign

by press — last modified 2008-10-07 14:18

Food & Water Watch seeks a West Coast Organizer to join our experienced fish program team. The West Coast Organizer will work to: ensure seafood safety related to farm-raised seafood, oppose legislation intended to open federal waters to industrial fish farms and influence plans that attempt to privatize entire fisheries. This position is ideally based in our San Francisco, California office, but may be somewhat flexible in location (must be on the west coast) and will focus on organizing communities on the west coast, including in Alaska, and Hawaii.

We seek a West Coast Organizer to join our experienced fish program team. The West Coast Organizer will work to: ensure seafood safety related to farm-raised seafood, oppose legislation intended to open federal waters to industrial fish farms and influence plans that attempt to privatize entire fisheries. This position is ideally based in our San Francisco, California office, but may be somewhat flexible in location (must be on the west coast) and will focus on organizing communities on the west coast, including in Alaska, and Hawaii.

Specific Responsibilities

Coordinate and develop statewide and regional coalitions on campaign issues 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 campaigns.
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

Education: College degree or equivalent experience required. Masters degree 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.
Experience: At least two years experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field organizing.
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. Long hours possible, with occasional travel.

Compensation

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. This position is based in San Francisco, California.

How to Apply

Position open until filled. Please tell us where you saw this announcement and send cover letter, your resume, 3 references, and a short writing samples to jobs(at)fwwatch(dot)org or mail to:

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

Food & Water Watch strives for a diverse work environment.

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