Apply to Be Our 1Sky NC Organizer!

Background

1Sky (www.1sky.org) is a powerful new campaign to build a movement at the scale of the climate challenge by communicating a pro-active vision, and advocating a clear, simple set of goals and policy initiatives. 1Sky was borne from the collective urgency and determination of a diverse group of leaders with many strengths, audiences, and organizing strategies and 1Sky aggregates that power. 1Sky is building a central staff in the DC area, and up to 50 organizers placed with partner organizations in target congressional districts around the country, to carry out our mission.

1skyncNC Conservation Network is partnering with 1Sky in North Carolina to carry out this campaign. The NC Conservation Network is a statewide network of over 120 environmental, community and environmental justice organizations focused on protecting North Carolina’s environment and public health. The NC Conservation Network supports, trains and coordinates diverse groups and directly advocates to achieve equitable and sustainable solutions for our environment.


Objective

1Sky and NC Conservation Network seek a North Carolina organizer, based in Raleigh, who will help with the coordination of the North Carolina grassroots effort to engage and mobilize over 1 million people nationwide to advocate directly to their member of congress for the 1Sky solutions policy platform. The Organizer will work in coalition with a diverse set of concerned groups, businesses, individuals, and communities to demonstrate dramatic public support to address global warming at the scale of the problem. The organizer will report to the NC Conservation Network, and the 1Sky Field Director.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Implement 1Sky field and outreach strategies including grassroots activation and mobilization.
  • Recruit hundreds of new activists ready to take action on climate issues in target areas in North Carolina through events, presentations, and other opportunities.
  • Cultivate leaders from existing supporters and mobilize a network of North Carolina activists to advance 1Sky’s national advocacy campaigns through local organizing efforts.
  • Generate local media coverage on behalf of 1Sky.
  • Maintain strong relationships among coalition allies and nontraditional constituencies and help broaden community support for the 1Sky solutions package.
  • Develop and execute public events in targeted areas to draw attention to the need for federal global warming action.
  • Track and report campaign deliverables.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

  • 1-5 years organizing experience in electoral, issue and/or legislative campaigns.
  • Experience engaging and motivating volunteers to take action.
  • Experience working collaboratively with other organizations with diplomacy.
  • Familiarity with and understanding of North Carolina politics, climate and energy-related issues and advocacy.
  • Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to motivate anyone to do anything, in print, in person, over email, and over the phone.
  • Ability to work under pressure, under deadline, and can think quickly on your feet.
  • Willingness to travel throughout the state on a regular basis.
  • Willingness to work non-traditional hours.

Salary/Benefits:

This full-time position is based in Raleigh, NC. The position will last through December 2010, with possibility of extension. Competitive salary range, based on experience. Excellent benefits package including full heath care and vacations/holidays. NC Conservation Network and 1Sky are Equal Opportunity Employers. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.


To Apply:

Attach a resume with a cover letter describing your qualifications and experience. Please send to peter [at]ncconservationnetwork.org with the subject Attn: 1Sky Organizer Position.


Application Deadline:

Position open until filled. Apply immediately for consideration.