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American Rivers. |
| Categories: | Other |
| Travel Required: | 5-15% |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Preferred Degree: | Bachelors |
| Experience Required: | 2-3 years |
| State/Province: | DC - District of Columbia |
| City: | Washington |
| Salary: | n/a |
| Job Description: |
ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS: Founded in 1973, American Rivers is the leading national river conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy natural rivers for the benefit of people, wildlife and nature. American Rivers has over 65,000 supporters nationwide, with staff in Washington, DC and the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, California and Northwest regions. Visit www.AmericanRivers.org. JOB SUMMARY: The Organizer leads a campaign to ensure the Obama Administration prioritizes the protection and restoration of rivers, lakes, and other freshwater resources nationwide through America's Great Outdoors (AGO) Initiative. In coordination with the broader environmental community's efforts, the Organizer will execute a comprehensive media, outreach, and advocacy strategy to raise the visibility of rivers, clean water, and Blue Trails in the initiative. Over the next eight months, the Organizer will: (1) coordinate conservation, recreation, and outdoor groups and businesses around discrete river and water conservation goals; (2) oversee a nationwide outreach strategy to demonstrate support for freshwater protection and restoration; and (3) lead advocacy efforts to ensure the Administration adopts strong policies and programs to protect and restore rivers as a part of their initiative. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) temporary position. We anticipate the project's duration to be 6 months, funding permitting. This position requires constant travel to listening sessions held across the country. DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES: * Coordinate and coalesce river and water conservation, recreation, and outdoor groups and individuals around common messages and goals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Significant knowledge and experience with grassroots organizing, environmental policy and advocacy. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with experience. APPLICATIONS: Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources Department, American Rivers, 1101 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005; or jobs@americanrivers.org, with "Attn: America's Great Outdoors Grassroots Organizer" in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
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| Post Date: | 08/09/2010 |
