IMPORTANT:This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develop and execute the strategies and tactics of the US Tar Sands campaign.
Develop and execute specific campaign project plans.
Supervise, motivate and develop staff, identify and manage conflicts effectively where they may arise.
Oversee research contracts and retainers.
Manage virtual collaboration workspace for campaign.
Propose job descriptions for interns.
Supervise interns in the performance of their jobs.
Responsible for direct contact to persuade Fortune 500 companies to adopt positions and policies against Canada’s Tar Sands.
Work with Market Solutions department to support its work on Tar Sands with companies.
Work with organizing department to coordinate activist and ally involvement in the US Tar Sands campaign.
Work with communications department on media and materials for the US Tar Sands campaign.
Participate in all campaign planning activities and meetings.
Provide regular update on campaign activity.
Track web site to insure information is up-to-date and accurate.
QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years experience in campaigning and/or organizing, with experience in corporate campaigning strongly preferred.
Excellent project management, follow-through, and time management skills.
Experience with grant writing and budgeting preferred.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Previous experience with media relations preferred.
Demonstrated track record of effective teamwork and coalition building as well as ability to work independently.
Ability to think and act strategically.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong math skills as demonstrated by the ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, and ratios.
Very high reasoning skills as demonstrated by the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
High language skills as demonstrated by the ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Talk, hear
Clear vision at 25 inches or less to view computer screen and read documents
Must be able to sit at desk and work on a computer for long periods of time
Capacity to handle high levels of stress productively
May have to climb stairs to reach office
Working conditions typical of an office environment
Exposure to moderate levels of noise such as computers, printers, light traffic
