From: Allie Robbins (peaceout@gwu.edu)
Date: Mon Jul 29 2002 - 15:14:26 EDT
Just another note on the USAS Field Organizer position which I neglected to
include is that prior USAS experience is required (experience on a
national/regional level is preferred).
Hello USAS!! USAS is hiring another field organizer to work out of the DC
office. Applications are due on August 9th and the decision will be made by
August 30th. A full job description and more details on how to apply are
below. No late applications will be accepted.
peace,
allie
usas intern
The Field Organizer will work with USAS students to (1) network and coordinate
both national
USAS campaigns and those of local USAS groups and (2) focus on building strong
local organizations in
our network as well as skilled and committed youth organizers and political
leadership within the
organization.
*Responsibilities*
-Working with local USAS affiliate campuses, through regular check-in phone
calls and campus visits to
develop winning campaigns and encourage solid campus organizing models that
value:
·changing the power dynamics on campus and within our movement
·focusing on the development of new student leaders, especially women,
students of color, working class
and LGBTQ students
·prioritizing coalition-building with and showing solidarity for social and
economic justice organizations at
a local level.
-Creating a field work organizational plan each semester which targets
schools-whether for staff attention,
for resources, and for leadership development, in order to prioritize and
organize field work from the
semester outset
-Developing and distributing campaign manuals, skills training materials,
brochures, educational literature,
and other resources for students.
-Networking between member campuses and between USAS groups and other allied
organizations within
and outside of the anti-sweatshop and student movements.
-Developing, promoting, and leading organizing and leadership trainings on
both a national and local level.
- Helping to create and supervise a student internship program to generate a
small network of regional
organizers who are focused on field organizing within their geographic regions
to supplement the work of
national staff.
- Assisting students and other staff in the planning of national meetings,
conferences, and retreats, as well as
facilitating discussion about long-term goals and strategies for the
organization.
-Enabling the effective functioning and follow-through of program-related
committees and working groups
initiated by USAS such as the International Solidarity Committee and the
Alliance Building Committee.
-Developing, coordinating, and maintaining international contacts (with
students) with an eye toward the
possibilities of connecting U.S.-based leverage with supporting worker
organizing campaigns.
-Sharing the responsibility of office and organizational maintenance –
checking in with student
committees,writing regular work plans, answering phones, updating files and
materials, etc.
*Qualifications*
Must have grassroots organizing experience within campus, community, or labor
organizations and strong
skills for communicating with students. Background in successfully planning
and carrying out campaign
strategies that mobilize people against identified targets (corporate,
university, or elected officials) highly
desired. Proven experience in building leadership and strong, sustainable
grassroots organizations
necessary. Experience working under a 'board-of-directors' system is a major
plus as staff base their
day-to-day activities off of self-created work plans guided by student
decision-making yet met by
self-motivation. Experience working with economic justice organizations in
Latin America or Asia and
fluency in a foreign language is a plus. Proficiency with word processing,
database, e-mail and presentation
software preferred; web-design skills are an added bonus. Previous office
management and/or
self-directed work experience also preferred.
To Apply:
Send a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to emailusas@yahoo.com, or USAS,
Attn: Job Search, 888 16th St.
NW Suite 303, Washington DC 20006. APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 9.
United Students Against Sweatshops
888 16th Street NW Suite 303
Washington, DC 20006
202-NO-SWEAT
www.usasnet.org
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