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Employer:  Green For All.
Categories:  Other
Travel Required:  None
Job Type:  Full Time
Preferred Degree:  Bachelors
Experience Required:  2-3 years
State/Province:  CA - California
City:  Oakland
Salary:  non-disclosed
Job Description: 

Green For All is a national organization dedicated to building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. Green for All advocates for local, state and federal policies and funding for quality job creation, training, and entrepreneurial opportunities in green industries.

Green for All is developing a national network to engage people from every sector of society in (1) collaborating to build a green economy that works for all by sharing innovation, best practices, and relationships to (2) advance major policy initiatives that fight both poverty and pollution at the same time.

For more information about Green For All go to: www.greenforall.org/about-us.

Position Summary

Green For All is seeking an experienced writer to join our communications team. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of writing for the web, traditional media, email and executives. The Senior Writer will support organizational public appearances by developing speeches, essays and talking points as necessary. The ideal candidate will be values-driven, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and resourceful. They will have experience working in communications, politics, advocacy and/or organizing. They will be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment that requires adaptability to shifting priorities, a keen sense of urgency and a commitment to excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop speeches, essays, opinion pieces, blog posts, press releases, and other communications as needed for the organization
  • Work closely with the Communications Director and Senior Staff to develop organizational and CEO messaging
  • Draft organizational and campaign emails to update supporters and build our network 
  • Prepare notes and presentations in concert with staff for events
  • Develop talking points for the CEO and other staff as needed
  • Review, edit and approve all website content, and blogs from staff and our members
  • Produce newsletters for the organization and different departments
  • Prepare daily news clips of relevant articles for staff
  • Help manage an events calendar for the Communications team
  • Develop content for online campaigns and review all website and social media materials for consistency
  • Conduct writing workshops for staff and other members of our network
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

  • Significant experience working on strategic communications, public affairs, and/or advocacy efforts
  • Strong oral and written communications skills
  • Experience writing for the web, and for traditional media
  • Experience writing for an Executive
  • Experience developing presentations in Microsoft Powerpoint

Other

  • Proven ability to work independently, and also to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team
  • Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects in a fast paced deadline-driven environment
  • Experience at a non-profit public policy organization
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, journalism, or related field
  • Availability to work long hours; be available on nights and weekends as necessary

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Compensation: Full-time, commensurate with experience, excellent benefits package.

How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to jobs@greenforall.org. Include "SENIOR WRITER – (Your name)" in subject line.

Green for All is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Green for All strives to reflect the diverse community it serves.
Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

01/20/2012

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