New York City Field Organizer
The Save Darfur Coalition http://www.savedarfur.org , an alliance of more than 160 faith-based, humanitarian, and human rights organizations, seeks experienced organizers immediately to mobilize for a large-scale rally and march September 17th, 2006 in New York City. The events will coincide with the United Nations General Assembly session, as part of a campaign to end the genocide in Darfur and resolve the humanitarian crisis. The rally will feature speeches by leading national and international opinion-makers and musical performances by top artists. The march will coincide with the rally. Related, smaller events will take place in the week prior to the rally.
Four New York Field Organizers will work with the New York Rally Director, Save Darfur Coalition staff in Washington, DC and M+R Strategic Services staff in New York.
Field Organizers, working with the Rally Director, are responsible for developing and implementing a detailed outreach/crowd-building plan to identify and engage participants within their assigned target audiences. Field Organizers will also assist in recruiting volunteer staff and, in the weeks immediately prior to the rally, play key roles in facilitating the event and logistical support.
Field Organizers report directly to the Rally Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop a detailed outreach strategy designed to recruit the number of participants targeted from assigned communities;
• Develop strong relationships within the targeted communities and secure support and commitments from organizations and leaders;
• Identify and create opportunities to promote the event and identify participants;
• Draft and develop recruitment materials as necessary;
• Distribute recruitment materials and information throughout communities and/or in specific target areas;
• Attend meetings of and/or conduct presentations to civic organizations, communities of faith, students, other associations and groups;
• Identify media and internet outreach opportunities and develop responses with Rally Director;
• Draft and distribute detailed recruitment updates and reports;
• Participate in weekly telephone conference calls with Save Darfur Coalition working groups and committees;
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Qualifications:
• Proven ability to organize in diverse communities, and a willingness to work long hours and weekends when necessary.
• Strong communications, organizational, and writing skills are essential, as is the ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
• Successful candidates will be flexible and have a professional and friendly demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, and a good sense of humor
How to Apply:
Please submit resume and cover letter to SaveDarfurJobNY@gmail.com