Political Organizer, CWF
Connecticut Working Families
Location: Hartford, Connecticut, 06105, United States
Last day to apply: May 25, 2008

Description:

Connecticut Working Families is a coalition of labor unions, community organizations, and individuals fighting for economic and social justice. We use both community organizing as well as electoral politics to forcefully campaign for issues that matter to working class, middle class, and low-income communities.

You can learn more about Connecticut Working Families on the web at www.ct-workingfamilies.org

job Description

The Political Organizer is responsible for recruitment, training, and mobilization of grassroots activists to work on issue-based and electoral organizing campaigns. Help engage voters and volunteers during this historic campaign season!

Qualifications:

Applicants need an ability to motivate diverse groups of people; a demonstrated commitment to economic and social justice; accountability to goals; a willingness to learn new skills and ideas; a willingness to be self-motivated and self-critical; and a willingness to work hard. Organizing experience is preferred but not required. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged.

Additional Qualifications:

Applicants must have a passion for economic and social justice.
Previous experience in community organizing, union organizing, or political campaigns is preferred but not required.
Spanish language ability is also preferred but not required.

How to Apply:

E-mail a resume to Connecticut Working Families, attention Lindsay Farrell at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

For more information, contact Connecticut Working Families at (860) 523-1699.

Job posted on April 9, 2008
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