Project Organizer (Factory Farming) - employment oppotunity (Canada)

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Project Organizer (Factory Farming), 1yr f/t contract,

Ottawa or elsewhere, May 22 deadline [plus links]

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Project Organizer (Factory Farming)

1-year term

 

May 8th, 2003

 

THE COUNCIL OF CANADIANS is a national public interest group committed to

opposing corporate rule and protecting social programs by promoting democracy.

We have 100,000 members coast-to-coast.

 

WE SEEK a Project Organizer to work on building and facilitating a national

coalition of community groups opposed to large-scale factory farming.

 

The Project Organizer will be the Council's public face on issues of factory

farming, and will be required to ensure significant media work, as well, the

Project Organizer will be responsible for:

 

- identifying grassroots groups and individuals with which to partner, and

recruiting them to the national coalition;

- developing and supporting local grassroots groups and volunteers located

throughout Canada, and promoting the enhancement of their capacity to tackle

issues concerning factory farming;

- working closely with Campaigns and Communications Team members and members of

the Organizing Team to organize support for a national Factory Farming

coalition;

- overseeing and participating in the implementation of planned campaign and

organizing activities in collaboration with the Campaigners and Regional

Organizers (lobbying, workshops, " days of actions " and popular education events

etc.) including oversight of logistical elements and of event staff/volunteers;

- facilitating and maintaining organizational relationships with media

interested in the project; and,

- assisting in the production of reports to foundations and other fundraising

efforts.

 

YOU have superior knowledge of, and a minimum of three years' experience in,

political organizing or campaign work, or equivalent experiences. Superior

knowledge of current national and regional economic, social and political

issues, and the Council's goals and programs. You have excellent communication,

conflict resolution and negotiating skills. As well, the ability in constituency

building (organizing, mobilizing, training, coordinating, and motivating

individuals and groups etc. You will need to have thorough knowledge of rural,

farming, and food safety issues. For more information, position qualifications

attached.

 

The Project Organizer may establish an office in his/her home community if it

serves as a base for establishing and maintaining rural contacts. Otherwise, a

possible move to Ottawa may be required.

 

This is a full-time, 1-year term position. The Council of Canadians is an equal

opportunity employer. We offer a unionized environment, excellent benefits,

salary of $45,443 per annum, and the chance to make a difference!

 

APPLICATIONS:

 

Send your resume, in confidence, by 5:00 PM Thursday,

May 22nd, 2003 to:

Project Organizer Competition Manon Charron,

The Council of Canadians

502-151 Slater Street Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5H3

Fax: 613-233-6776

email: mcharron

 

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

 

The minimum qualifications required for this position are:

 

- Commitment to the Council's values, vision and directions;

- Superior knowledge of current national and regional economic, social and

political issues and the Council's goals and programs;

- Relevant degree and/or equivalent educational qualifications;

- Thorough knowledge of, and a minimum of three years' experience in, political

organizing or campaign work, or equivalent experiences;

- Experience in public, media and government relations;

- Thorough knowledge of rural, farming, and food safety issues;

- Excellent skills and demonstrated ability in constituency building

(organizing, mobilizing, training, coordinating, and motivating individuals and

groups, etc.) and superior facilitation skills, understanding of and ability to

work with group dynamics;

- Strong conflict resolution and negotiating skills

- Proven skills and experience in the planning and implementation of projects;

- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise tact, discretion and

judgment at all times;

- Proven administrative skills and an organized approach with an ability to

prioritize and effectively handle many demands;

- Excellent communications skills, both oral and written;

- Good research and writing skills;

- Capacity to work in a self-directed manner and demonstrated ability to work

well within a team setting; and,

- Computer skills including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet,

communications, and database software.

 

The ideal successful candidate will have:

- Fluency in both official languages of Canada.

 

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The Council of Canadians

502-151 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3.

Tel: (613) 233-2773; Toll-free: 1-800-387-7177

Fax: (613) 233-6776

inquiries

http://www.canadians.org

 

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industrial-scale barns grows by more than one million each year. " - Vancouver

Sun, Mar 28, 2003