(NAME-MCE) Job Available at BRO Eugene OR

[Anselmo Villanueva]

*BASIC RIGHTS OREGON*

*Job Announcement*



*JOB TITLE:  Mid-Valley Field Organizer*

This is a temporary full-time position based in Eugene, Oregon.  It begins
immediately and ends shortly after the November 2008 election. The job will
involve some travel within Oregon, particularly to Corvallis and Salem.  The
Mid-Valley Field Organizer reports to the Regional Director in Eugene.

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*About Basic Rights Oregon*

Founded in 1995, Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) is the state's largest grassroots
organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation
and gender identity.  With offices in Portland and Eugene, BRO is a
progressive, statewide, nonprofit, non-partisan organization, which engages
in public education, lobbying and electoral work to reach its goals.  The
field team is focused on a multi-year campaign to shift public
consciousness, build political power and win policy victories for LGBT
equality.  For more information about our work, go to www.basicrights.org.

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*Responsibilities of the Mid-Valley Field Organizer*

·     Recruit, train, motivate and develop a diverse pool of volunteer
activists and leaders to carry out the campaigns and program activities of
the organization

·     Coordinate phone banks, canvasses, constituent contact to elected
officials, and direct action

·     Provide training in organizing skills and political education to
volunteer activists

·     Develop and maintain positive relationships with local organizations
to maximize potential for collaboration; help to build alliances in
communities of color and among transgender communities

·     Maintain administrative systems as necessary to track activist
participation; prepare project reports

·     Help coordinate speakers bureau

·     Prepare written weekly, quarterly and annual work plans

·     Perform other duties as assigned



*Qualifications*

·     Previous issue, electoral, community, student or labor organizing
experience

·     Previous experience building alliances across race; commitment to
building a multi-racial team

·     Demonstrated experience in volunteer recruitment, management and
development

·     Demonstrated ability to problem solve and be proactive and to
prioritize and handle a variety of projects simultaneously

·     Commitment to ending transphobia

·     Ability to work as part of a fast-paced team

·     Commitment to organization's mission

·     Strong written and verbal communication skills

·     Demonstrated computer literacy

·     Ability to travel and have a flexible work schedule, including
evenings and weekends

·     Valid driver's license and access to a car

·     Knowledge of Oregon's political environment preferred

·     Ability to speak Spanish a plus

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*Compensation:  *Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

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*Application:*  Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.  Applicants
are encouraged to apply as soon as possible – position will remain open
until filled.  Application should include a cover letter, resume, names of
three references, and your salary requirements.



*Please send applications electronically to: becky at basicrights.org *


*People of color and transgender people are encouraged to apply.*



 Becky Flynn
Regional Director
Basic Rights Oregon
21 North Grand Street
Eugene, Oregon 97402
Cell: 541-513-9012
becky at basicrights.org
www.basicrights.org