Field Organizers Needed - Stipend $400 a week

[helderheid]

Field Organizers for national campaign targeting congressional and
senate votes to end War in Iraq needed in targeted federal
legislative districts. Political organizing and campaign training for
motivated activists; weekly stipend, housing and gas expenses paid.

Career-minded Political Organizers needed for summer campaign for
safe redeployment out of Iraq, targeting congressional and senate war
votes in selected states/districts. Job involves organizing direct
pressure on Members of Congress all summer, culminating in a
challenge to “Take a Stand” on the war in late August. You will be
assigned a region or state to organize community and state leaders,
students, churches, veterans, etc. You will receive training in
political messaging, earned media, legislative tracking, grassroots
organizing, visibility and other tools of a public campaign.

This is an incredibly meaningful campaign with real results. For
those wishing to further a career in politics, the timing and
training involved is a great opportunity to situate yourself for ‘08
races as an experienced campaigner.

Additional Qualifications: You must have car available to you for the
entire campaign. Good communication and public skills necessary, also
political instincts, organizational abilities, and the commitment to
democratic ideals. You must have the ability and expectation to fully
apply yourself to the campaign for the duration, and be prepared to
work in “campaign mode” i.e. 7 days/week, long hours, and political
challenges. Second LANGUAGES a major plus, women and other minorities
encouraged to apply.

How to Apply: Please email your resume, a short cover letter and 3
professional or academic references to: [e-mail].
Please send these ASAP to ensure consideration. Upon receipt of your
resume a campaign rep will call you to schedule a phone interview.

Stipend of $400/week and housing provided plus reimbursements for gas
and tolls during the program. Spanish and other languages very
helpful, women and minorities encouraged to apply, and must be able
to relocate.

http://blog.pdamerica.org/?p=1245

[helderheid]

1. kick - would love a DUer to get this

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. The summer is almost over

I would have jumped on this in May.

[Breeze54]

3. Is a degree required in PS?

Do you know what states are involved and how many openings are there?

Sorry for all the questions! ;)

:kick:

[helderheid]

4. The only info I have is what I posted - sorry!

[Breeze54]

5. That's cool! Thanks for the info and the link!

But I already have that, as you know! ;)