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Join the only international nonprofit dedicated solely to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans. Oceana’s campaigns are directed at achieving measurable policy changes to prevent the irreversible collapse of ocean life. Results are achieved through science, law, advocacy, organizing public support, and communications.
Position Description
Organizes national outreach effort to engage citizens behind Oceana’s campaign to prevent the expansion of offshore drilling and expedite the implementation of offshore wind on the U.S. east coast. With direction from Campaign Manager, works independently to execute a campaign plan and carries out the tasks necessary to meet campaign objectives. Tracks timelines and reports on progress to Campaign Manager. Manages a varied and high volume workload and requires initiative to work on own to meet deadlines and accomplish tasks.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage a national list of volunteer sign-ups. Work via phone and email to engage, educate, train, and motivate people who indicate they wish to volunteer for the campaign.
- Recruit new volunteers through every available means, including website recruitment, online advertising, and social media.
- Execute the campaign in conjunction with a team of professionals. This will include working with other field staff, on-line activists, legislative and communications professionals, vendors, consultants and others.
- Regularly report on progress of the campaign, and lead the charge for overcoming obstacles to ensure goals and objectives are met.
- Perform additional duties as needed and/or assigned.
Qualifications:
- Two years of organizing experience. This should include experience engaging volunteers and building a foundation of support for a policy outcome.
- Experience using primarily phone, email, and social media to engage large numbers of people as volunteers/campaigners.
- A proven track record in grassroots field organizing and public speaking.
- Experience in coordinating media relations.
- A track record of being detail oriented, with good organizational skills and follow-through.
- Demonstrated initiative to self-motivate, to work with diverse communities, and serve as a team leader.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to multi-task.
- Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
- An ability to work well with others.
Oceana, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package including, medical, dental, vision, retirement generous leave. Oceana, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
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