­­Job Description

Campaign Field Director for

Missouri Votes Conservation

Description of Missouri Votes Conservation

Missouri Votes Conservation (MVC) is a non-partisan, statewide organization that advocates for pro-environment legislation and political candidates in Missouri.  It is the only entity that represents the broad diversity [1] of conservation interests in the state – from environmentalists, scientists, and business owners to hunters, anglers, and independent farmers.  It is also the only organization that focuses on the political arena to achieve sound conservation practices.  MVC is affiliated with the League of Conservation Voters [2], a national organization that advocates for the environment through political channels.

MVC is one of the key member organizations running the campaign to pass a Renewable Energy Standard – known as the Clean Energy Initiative – as a ballot initiative this November.

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Campaign Field Director will serve the campaign for the RES ballot initiative.  It is a limited term employment position beginning in August and ending in November 2008; it will be based in St. Louis, MO. 

The Campaign Field Director is responsible for recruiting and mobilizing field volunteers on behalf of the Clean Energy Initiative campaign. Strategic tactics include: recruiting volunteers; managing volunteers and interns; managing phone banks; running door-to-door canvasses.  The Field Director also needs to understand and serve the political and electoral goals of MVC and of the Clean Energy Initiative campaign.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Coordinate with campaign team to implement detailed campaign strategies for mobilizing field volunteers.  This will require knowing the lay of the land and translating that knowledge into effective campaign tactics.

2.      Recruit volunteers and communicate with them to take action on behalf of RES campaign.

3.      Oversee and coordinate volunteer canvasses and phone banking operations.

4.      Plan and implement visibility efforts (ie. signs, posters, banners, etc.) for target districts.

5.      Organize at events in Missouri to sign up and recruit supporters and volunteers.

6.      Other duties:

·        Complete reports summarizing actuals from electoral strategic plan.

·        Attend weekly RES campaign meetings.

·        Maintain infrastructure and volunteer tracking through data entry and database.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

·        Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

·        Strong written and oral communication skills

·        Understanding of and experience with organizing and campaign work

·        Familiarity with Missouri political landscape and issues.

·        Commitment to the goals and vision of Missouri Votes Conservation and the renewable energy campaign.

·        Commitment to a non-partisan, issue-based agenda

·        Strong leadership skills

·        Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines with willingness to

·        Willingness to be part of a team working towards a common goal

·        Electoral campaign experience a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS

·        Based in St. Louis, MO

·        Travel within MO required

·        Evening and weekend work required

·        Fast-paced and requires juggling multiple projects and meeting deadlines

COMPENSATION

·        Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

·        Reimbursement for all appropriate work-related expenses. 

·        No health or other insurance benefits.

TO APPLY

·        MVC will accept resumes until August 15, 2008, or when the position is filled.

·        Please send a cover letter and your resume via email to:

lizforrestal@movotesconservation.org [3].  Please put ‘Campaign Field Organizer’ in the subject line of the email.