Organizer based in Michigan

Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns challenging the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.

In the next couple of years, our major national campaigns will involve pursuing a fair and sustainable food policy in the next Farm Bill, pursuing national legislation to increase funding for public water infrastructure, and preventing our oceans from being opened up to factory fish farms. In addition to this national work, Organizers assist with communities that are working to protect their public water systems or prevent larger corporations from bottling community water for sale.

We seek an Organizer to join our team of experienced campaigners, researchers, and lobbyists. The Organizer works to develop and implement legislative, field organizing, and media strategies and campaigns in support of Food & Water Watch campaigns in the Midwest.  The Organizer will report to the Midwest Region Director, who is based in our Washington D.C. office. Food & Water Watch is headquartered in Washington DC, with a Western hub in San Francisco and 9 other field offices in the United States including offices in Iowa City and Chicago. This position will be located at a yet to be determined location in Southern Michigan.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop coalitions on campaign issues and implement grassroots organizing and public education campaigns.
• Work with team to develop strategic campaign plans including long- and short-term goals, strategies and tactics.
• Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members, and media.
• Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our campaigns.
• Develop education materials such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter articles on various campaign issues. Maintain activist database and email lists.
• Travel to target states to motivate local organizations and individuals through public speaking, media appearances, strategic planning and training, and meetings with state and local governments.
• Engage and train student leaders and interns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: College degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience: At least two years experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field organizing.
• Knowledge: Organizing, advocacy and legislative strategy techniques; familiarity with federal and state legislatures; consumer and environmental issues; working with the media. Knowledge of water issues a plus.
• Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and planning; excellent organizational skills.  Knowledge of online activism and email listservs.
• Capabilities: Ability to think creatively and quickly to respond to legislative developments and to take advantage of breaking news; demonstrated leadership capability; ability to work well with a wide variety of people and to coordinate diverse tasks; ability to present technical concepts to a mass audience; can-do attitude and commitment to public interest work. Work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks at once, and adapt to changing situations on a daily basis.
• Conditions: Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch. Long hours possible, occasional travel.

Competitive salary. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid medical/dental/long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid leave.

How to Apply

Please send a resume, cover letter, writing sample and three references to jobs@fwwatch.org. Position open until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Food & Water Watch strives for a diverse work environment and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and differently-abled people to apply.