Greenpeace/Washington, DC
Overview
Greenpeace was founded in 1971 by a small group of activists standing up to nuclear testing off the Alaskan coast. These daring few effectively won a total ban on nuclear testing and launched Greenpeace's legacy of “bearing witness” to environmental abuse. We continue to use non-violent direct action, creative confrontation, and grassroots organizing to build solutions to global warming, toxic pollution, the threat of nuclear energy expansion, and destruction of our ancient forests and oceans. Today, Greenpeace has 2.5 million members in 40 countries, and continues to lead the way to a clean and peaceful planet.
As a Greenpeace National Activist Network staff member, you will help develop and grow a national network of leaders who build power locally through running trainings, developing leaders, and campaigning for Greenpeace. Working remotely with volunteers, you will grow the movement to solve pressing environmental issues. A National Organizer will support dozens of volunteer leaders and groups.
Responsibilities
More specifically, you will:
Recruit, train, and manage a team of local volunteers around the country to run Greenpeace campaigns.
Through site visits, national gatherings, phone contact, and online organizing, build relationships with existing volunteer leaders, recruit new leadership, keep all volunteers engaged and coach them on organizing principles.
Design simple, effective campaign plans with motivating tactics for volunteers.
Master knowledge of Greenpeace campaigns.
Support the development of Greenpeace's remote volunteer program via our Greenpeace social network, Greenwire.
Other responsibilities required by your manager.
Qualifications
2-3 years grassroots organizing experience.
Functional knowledge of online organizing platforms (e.g, Convio, Salsa, Blue State Digital) and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, SMS). Experience with email writing and campaign toolkits a plus.
Proven experience in directing a project from conception to completion.
Proven ability to work both independently and in close coordination with a team.
Excellent volunteer recruitment, training, and development skills.
Experience developing campaign strategy and tactics for volunteer engagement.
Ability to build working relationships quickly.
Ability to recruit volunteers in both urban and suburban/rural areas. Experience recruiting volunteers via phone banking/canvassing/house parties/home visits/email/ social networks.
Cultural competency, including the ability to create and sustain inclusive spaces for people of all races/ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, abilities, classes, and geographies. Demonstrated commitment to anti-oppressive values and practices, understanding of intersections of racism, classism, and other forms of oppression with environmental issues.
Strong communication skills including public speaking, written and oral.
Ability to keep a level head in a fast-paced campaign environment.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Willing to work weekend and evening events as needed, ability to have a flexible schedule and work long hours when necessary.
Valid driver's licence.
Knowledge of at least basic HTML coding skills a plus.
Spanish speaking ability a plus.
Commitment to grassroots organizing and non-violent direct action as means of effecting change.
Benefits
Greenpeace USA values a healthy work-life balance and has flexible, family-friendly employment policies. Our competitive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with low contributions from staff. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 401K matching and time off for vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave. After five years, staff are eligible for a paid sabbatical. To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture. For more information, check out our benefits plan.
Commitment to Diversity:
Greenpeace welcomes and values diversity of people, cultural experiences and perspectives. Through our campaigning, we create solutions that promote environmental sustainability rooted in social justice. Our mission is to create a diverse and inclusive work environment that is a reflection of the global campaigns and missions that we champion.
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