The Grassroots Organizing intern will assist the Field Organizer with all aspects of their work.
Responsibilities May Include:
- Phoning membership to recruit and manage volunteers
- Conducting online research
- Assisting in the development and distribution of educational materials
- Assisting with skill trainings for volunteers
- Assisting with planning press events
- Attending meetings with local politicians
- Assisting with planning rallies, marches, film screenings, and other events
- Collecting petition signatures
- Facilitating meetings
- Data entry
- Additional projects as needed
Skills You May Learn or Develop:
- Leadership skills
- Public speaking
- Goal setting
- Event planning
- Volunteer recruitment
- Facilitating Meetings
- Public Outreach
- Petitioning
Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Strong online research skills
- Ability to work well independently
- Must be computer savvy and comfortable on the phone
- Commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change
- Commitment to protecting the planet and building a green and peaceful future
