Youth Civic Engagement Campus Organizer

Sierra Club Job Description  

Department: Conservation Reports to: Youth Civic Engagement Field Organizing Manager

Context: Works with student volunteers, Youth Civic Engagement staff, and partner organizations on a non-partisan campaign to register and turn out young voters on designated campuses. The Youth Civic Engagement program is a non-partisan effort to increase the civic participation of young people.  

Scope: The Youth Civic Engagement Campus Organizer works with student volunteers, regional and national Youth Civic Engagement staff, and local partners to register, educate, and turn out young voters for the 2010 election. Tracks all data collected, ensuring timely submission of voter registration forms and compliance with state and federal laws.  

Job Activities:  

1. Recruits, trains and empowers student volunteers at designated campuses, working with them to hit aggressive but achievable voter registration and turnout goals.  

2. Works with student leaders to plan events, volunteer activities, participate in campus coalitions, and gain media attention.  

3. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with key stakeholders, including student government, faculty, and administration officials.  

4. Reports progress regularly and promptly to supervising staff, and works with supervisor to create and implement strategic plans to hit campaign goals. 5. Participates actively in regular planning and strategy calls with other civic engagement staff.  

6. Where assigned, works collaboratively with other organizers to carry out campaign activities.  

7. Represents the Sierra Club and Sierra Student Coalition to officials, the media, and outside groups.  

8. Performs administrative and other miscellaneous duties as directed.   Knowledge and Skills:  

· Experience with at least one campus organizing or mobilization project, or prior experience working with student volunteers to plan grassroots campaigns in the environmental movement, political campaigns, or other, similar organizations.  

· Ability to work independently, cooperatively, and effectively with the public, staff and volunteers.  

· Hard worker with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.  

· Demonstrated interest in civic engagement and public interest issues, and a strong desire to empower youth to participate in the democratic process.   

· Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to clearly explain complex issues and effectively communicate them to student volunteers.  

· Ability to travel as needed. Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.  

· Proficient computer skills including word processing.