Lobby and Outreach Organizer Position
The West Virginia Sierra Club
works to protect the environment in West Virginia. We are seeking an individual
to promote better regulation and/or legislation for shale (Marcellus) gas
drilling in WV. This is a contract job, equivalent to 3/4 time, with salary and
expenses. Duration is July 1 - December 31, 2010.
Responsibilities
Represent the Club and the
environment at legislative or agency meetings.
Grassroots outreach to citizens,
communities, and organizations.
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Public education:
prepare fact sheets, presentations to groups, newsletter
articles, web content.
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Meet with/present
to community groups.
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Media: generate
letters, op-eds, radio/TV/newspaper articles and coverage.
Qualifications
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Self-starter with
experience working independently and as part of a team.
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Public speaking
and presentation skills
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Excellent writing
skills
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Concern for WV
environmental issues in general. Knowledge of shale
(Marcellus) gas and water issues is a plus.
Requirements
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Able to travel
(mileage reimbursed).
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Some weekend and
evening work necessary.
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Ability to work
with boards, committees, and a wide range of people.
Desired
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Computer skills
(email, web, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Prepare print
material - flyers, pamphlets, fact sheets, etc.
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Engage and
activate individuals and groups.
Questions? Contact Karen Grubb
(304.367.4878,
karen.grubb@fairmontstate.edu), or Jim Kotcon (304.293.8822,
jkotcon@wvu.edu).
To apply, send a letter of
application outlining your interests and abilities, a resume, and names and
contact info for 3 references to:
karen.grubb@fairmontstate.edu
All material must be submitted
electronically. References must include email addresses. Application deadline
is June 20, 2010.
Jim Sconyers
jim_scon@yahoo.com
304.698.9628
Remember: Mother Nature bats last.
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