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Grassroots Field Organizer
Posted 2008-May-29 (Job ID: 9)
Californians for Solar and Clean Energy
Field Organizer Job Description
Background
Californians for Solar and Clean Energy is a campaign coalition of climate scientists, economists, consumers,
public health and environmental organizations and business leaders working to pass the Solar and Clean
Energy Act(SACE).A California statewide ballot proposition that will appear on the November 2008 General
Election ballot.
The Solar and Clean Energy Act will advance solar and clean energy production in California’s vast desert lands.
The Act requires that by 2025 at least 50% of the electricity used in California comes from solar and clean
energy. The ballot proposition will create thousands of jobs in California, boost our energy independence,
help stop global warming pollution, and curb the building of coal and dirty energy power plants.
Job Description
Californians for Solar and Clean Energy is currently seeking to hire experienced grassroots field organizers who
will utilize a combination of traditional organizing tactics and innovative new organizing tools to carry out the
campaign’s voter education program. Positions are from July 2008 to November 15
Field staff will focus their efforts on volunteer recruitment, voter education, Get
coordination of community events and public activities. A field organizer will be expected to:
th 2008.‐Out –the‐Vote activities and
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Recruit, train, mobilize and manage volunteers.
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Successfully carry out a house meeting program, phone banking and precinct walking activities.
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Develop and implement local media campaigns
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voter education program
Train volunteers to carry out the Californian’s for Solar and Clean Energy house meeting program and
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community
Build coalitions and networks with community leaders, elected officials, organizations, etc .., in their
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Organize, manage and coordinate media events, rallies, town halls and other public events.
Qualifications
Candidates interested in this position must have the desire, skills and determination to work in an exciting,
fast paced and demanding organization. Candidates must be extremely flexible and organized, willing to
accommodate sudden changes in strategy and tasks, work weekends and long hours, travel and/or be willing
to relocate for the duration of the campaign.
Candidates must be goal
environment, be able to recruit and motivate a wide range of people and have a strong commitment to
protecting the environment and fighting global climate change.
Strong communication skills and proficiency with the internet and computers are required.
All applicants must possess a valid drivers license and auto insurance.
At least two year s of organizing experience is preferred but not required.
College education preferred but not required
Other Qualifications:
‐oriented, possess leadership skills, enjoy working in groups and in a collaborative
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Ability to recruit and mobilize volunteers
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Experience coordinating phone banks, precinct walks and GOTV activities (preferred)
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Experience with MS Word and Excel
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Self‐Motivated
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Able to work independently
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Patience, persistence and flexibility
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Ability and willingness to work long hours in stressful situations
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Ability to take direction from supervisors
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Ability to work in and with diverse communities
Salary & Benefits
Salary ranges from $3,000 to $3,500 per month. This is an independent contractor position.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a written resume, which includes any practical and formal background
experience/training as well as at least three references.
Please submit materials via e
1830 N Street Sacramento, CA 95811.
‐mail to solarinfo solarandcleanenergy.org, by fax (916) 444‐5240 or by mail to
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