Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 15:00:02
To: sanet-mg@ces.ncsu.edu
From: National Campaign For Sustainable Agriculture
<campaign@magiccarpet.com>
Subject: NAtional Campaign Job Opening
NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
P.O. Box 396, Pine Bush, NY 12566, (914) 744-8448, Fax: (914) 744-8477,
email: Campaign@magiccarpet.com
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: ORGANIZER -- IMMEDIATE OPENING
The National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture is a diverse network of
over 2000 organizations working collaboratively to shape national policies
to foster a sustainable food and agriculture system -- one that is
economically viable, environmentally sound, socially just, and humane. We
are seeking to hire a full-time Organizer to work on a variety of policy
advocacy activities.
Responsibilities:
-Staff Issue Committees working on issues in the following areas: Family
Farm Income, Rural Development/ Marketing, Minority Farmers and
Farmworkers, Research, Conservation, and Community Food Security.
-Coordinate with leaders who monitor relevant national policy developments
-Initiate grassroots action as needed
-Facilitate collaboration with organizations on relevant Farm Bill (2002)
activities
-Produce action alerts, media advisories, fact sheets, etc... in
collaboration with other groups and assist with other organizational
communications
-Organize Issue-related meetings and assist with other meetings
-Do outreach to varied constituencies and initiate participation in
Campaign activities
Qualifications:
-Experience organizing collaborative efforts of diverse groups on policy
advocacy
-Proven organizational and project management skills
-Strong written and verbal skills, experience writing media advisories
-Ability to coordinate a variety of activities
-Ability to recruit, motivate, and coordinate people of different
backgrounds and interest communities
-Strong diplomatic skills
-Proficiency with word processing and email communications
-Ability to travel and work on weekends as needed for travel
-Knowledge and experience with agriculture and/or environmental policies a
plus
-Knowledge and experience with fundraising a plus
-Commitment to promoting sustainable and socially just farm and food
policies
-Ability to work independently and as a team member
-Minimum commitment through 2002 Farm Bill
Location: Preferable location at our main office in Pine Bush, N.Y. Pine
Bush is a rural community located 75 miles outside of the metropolitan NY
area.
Salary and Benefits: $28,000-$35,000 depending on experience, plus benefits
package, full time with flexible scheduling available.
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, SHORT writing samples, and references
to
Amy Little, Executive Director, National Campaign for Sustainable
Agriculture, PO Box 396, Pine Bush, NY 12566
People of color are encouraged to apply.
The National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture is an equal Opportunity
Employer
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Amy Little, Executive Director
National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
P.O. Box 396
Pine Bush, NY 12566
914-744-8448; Fax: 914-744-8477
campaign@magiccarpet.com
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