Engagement and Organizing Associate

  • Full-time

Company Description

"It's On Us" is a national advocacy campaign focused on engaging campuses and communities in the fight to end the epidemic of campus sexual assault. It's On Us is a rallying cry inviting everyone to step up and realize that the solution begins with us. The campaign is reframing the issue to one that inspires everyone to see it as their responsibility to do something, big or small, to prevent assault.

Job Description

The Engagement and Organizing Associate will oversee all campus and community-based grassroots programs and will build a national network of key supporters to advance the long-term goals of the campaign.

Recruit, train and manage college organizers to organize events on college campuses.

Oversee the Student Advisory Committee by running the application process, training new leaders and organizing monthly calls to coordinate strategies.

Build a long-term network of engaged students by mobilizing college students to take leadership roles on their campuses.

Develop and deliver new leadership trainings for college students.

Assist campaign leadership in organizing national activities to raise awareness on the issue of sexual assault.

Coordinate with digital team to organize college students to participate in online webinars, trainings, and other online engagement initiatives.

Manage and track campaign data using NGP.

Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

1-2 years or one campaign cycle of experience in advocacy for a nonprofit group or campaign.

Exceptional project management experience with very strong attention to detail and the ability to manage quick-turnaround deliverables.

Strong interpersonal and oral presentation skills.

Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Experience implementing an issue-based communications strategy.

Self-starter, entrepreneurial, and creative thinker.

Ability to absorb key policy issues and debates quickly and thoroughly.

Commitment to the organization's mission and goals.

Thrive in a collaborative environment.

Additional Information

The ideal start date for this position is April 11, 2016.

E-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments through this posting with "Engagement and Organizing Associate" in the subject line. Thank you for your interest in It's On Us!

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