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Description
Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns challenging the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water.
Our Take Back the Tap campaign continues to successfully challenge the privatization of public water resources in the United States and internationally, educate the public and policymakers about the dangers of bottled water, and secure increased legislative support for clean, public water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.
We seek an Organizer to join our team of experienced campaigners, researchers, and lobbyists. The Organizer works to develop and implement legislative, field organizing, and media strategies and campaigns in support of the Take Back the Tap campaign. The Organizer reports to the Organizing Director. Food & Water Watch is headquartered in Washington DC and has an office in San Francisco. This position will be located independently in the San Diego area.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate and develop coalitions on campaign issues and implement grassroots organizing and public education campaigns.
2. Work with team to develop strategic campaign plans including long- and short-term goals, strategies and tactics.
3. Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members, and media.
4. Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our campaigns.
5. Develop education materials such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter articles on various campaign issues. Maintain activist database and email lists.
6. Travel to target states to motivate local organizations and individuals through public speaking, media appearances, strategic planning and training, and meetings with state governments.
7. Engage and train student leaders and interns.
8. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education: College degree or equivalent experience required.
Experience: At least two years experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field organizing.
Knowledge: Organizing, advocacy and legislative strategy techniques; familiarity with federal and state legislatures; consumer and environmental issues; working with the media. Knowledge of water issues a plus.
Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and planning; excellent 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: Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch. Long hours possible, 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:
Please email or mail cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a short writing sample.
Food & Water Watch
ATTN: San Diego Water Organizer
1616 P St. Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036