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9 Feb 2022

Temporary New York Temporary Organizer

Food & Water Watch – Posted by Food and Water Watch –  New York, United States

Job Description

The New York Organizer will report to the Northeast Region Director and will work with other organizing, policy, and communications staff to support FWW’s campaigns. The main responsibility of the New York Organizer will be to help the campaign to win a statewide ban on fracked gas in new construction by passing it through the state legislature. 

The Organizer will help grow FWW’s organizing capacity in the region by building a team of volunteers and allied organizations to push legislators and the governor to include a statewide ban in the state budget (due April 1).  

Office Location: This is a remote work position based in New York. Will consider candidates both Upstate and Down.

Compensation: $20/hour for  8 weeks, 40 hours per week

  • Build a strong base of organizations, community leaders, and individuals in support of statewide ban on gas in new buildings.
  • Meet with elected officials and educate them on the statewide gas ban bill.
  • Work with a team to develop strategic campaign plans including goals, strategies, and tactics.
  • Coordinating campaign events to engage citizens, garner media attention, and pressure elected officials to act.
  • Represent Food & Water Watch and recruit new activists at events.
  • Produce online materials such as action alerts, newsletters, and activist guides.
  • Recruit for and manage phone banks/canvasses to engage community members.
  • Maintain strong records of work and assist with database development.
  • Carry out other projects as assigned

To perform this job successfully, the person in this position is expected to have an understanding of Food & Water Watch’s Strategic Organizing model and an ability to develop and carry out campaign strategy. The Organizer will be expected to work closely with organizing staff, volunteers and allied organizations to ensure campaigns are moving forward to achieve programmatic goals.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Strong interest in Food & Water Watch priorities and commitment to social change.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and time management skills.
  • Desire to develop campaign and grassroots organizing skills.
  • Adequate knowledge of word processing, email, internet and spreadsheet software. Experience or knowledge of digital organizing tools is a plus, especially VAN.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.    

BENEFITS

  • 100% employer-paid health care, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance.
  • Three weeks paid vacation to start and three personal days.
  • Food & Water Watch offices are closed for all federal holidays and an extra week at the end of December.
  • Paid sick days.
  • Paid family and medical leave.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with annual employer contribution after the first year on staff.
  • Professional development opportunities on an ongoing basis.
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How to Apply

To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=65119&clientkey=0A5F37CA41A7C8767ABF129CEA481FEC Please include your resume, cover letter and three professional references to be considered. We will review your application and if we feel that your knowledge, skills and abilities are potentially a good match for our organization, we will be in contact with you. Position open until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Food & Water Watch strives for a diverse work environment and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.   Food & Water Watch (FWW) is committed to the health and safety of its staff members. Moreover, FWW, as an organization, promotes science-based policy. Science clearly shows that unvaccinated populations drive the spread of the coronavirus and the emergence of new variants, and that unvaccinated people are more likely to contract COVID and experience severe symptoms. Effective immediately, prospective new staff members are required to provide proof of vaccination or request a waiver as a condition of their offer of employment.

Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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