[CTC] Seattle Seeking Trade Justice Organizer

[Arthur Stamoulis]

Please forward to colleagues in Washington state...

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From: "Gillian Locascio" <gillian at washingtonfairtrade.org>
Date: Aug 28, 2017 5:18 PM
Subject: Job posting
To: "Arthur Stamoulis" <arthur at citizenstrade.org>
Cc:

Hi Arthur, below is our job posting!


Gillian Locascio
Washington Fair Trade Coalition | 206.227.3079 <(206)%20227-3079>
www.washingtonfairtrade.org | @WaFairTrade

*Washington Fair Trade Coalition Job Announcement: *

*Director **and Trade Justice Organizer, Puget Sound Area*




The Washington Fair Trade Coalition is seeking a talented organizer to
direct the coalition’s efforts. The Director will be responsible for
leading on-the-ground legislative campaigns to influence NAFTA
renegotiation, educating and mobilizing our coalition members and allied
groups to meaningfully participate in these policy debates, securing
elected officials’ support, and building long-term vision and momentum for
fair trade policies that put people and the planet above profits.


The Washington Fair Trade Coalition (*www.washingtonfairtrade.org
<http://www.washingtonfairtrade.org>*) is an established statewide
coalition of labor, immigrants’ rights, environmental, justice, food
security, health, family farm and faith-based organizations, committed to
building the political power necessary to advance fair and just global
trade policies.


*Qualifications:*


The qualified candidate will have a background in coalition building,
community organizing, media relations, lobbying, and field campaigns to
influence elected officials.  Strong written and verbal communication
skills are a must, as well as strong time-management skills. A candidate
must demonstrate the ability to work in politically sensitive situations
with diverse constituencies (for example: labor unions, environmental
groups, family farm representatives, immigrants, and people of diverse
races, genders, sexualities, and socioeconomic backgrounds). This position
requires travel within Washington State.


The candidate should also have familiarity with economic and social justice
issues, particularly the impacts of “free trade” on workers, the poor, and
the environment. Foreign language fluency is a plus. The Director reports
to the Coalition’s Executive Committee.




*Principal Responsibilities:*

The Director will be responsible both for leading legislative campaigns to
influence NAFTA renegotiation, and for building long-term vision and
momentum for fair trade policy.

The Director will:

1.     Be the “face” of the coalition on issues of globalization and trade,
including initiating contacts with the media, conducting trainings on
globalization, and speaking for the group in public venues and/or arranging
for member organizations to do so.

2.     Stay aware of national and local developments in trade policy and
globalization

3.      Communicate updates and action alerts efficiently to the Coalition
membership and activist network, via email, phone, the newsletter, website,
op-eds, letters to the editor, and social media platforms.

4.     Communicate directly with Congressional offices and other elected
officials, organize lobbying visits, and mobilize activists for postcard
campaigns, phone banks, marches, rallies, bird-dogging, and direct actions.

5.     Take the lead on creating strategies and action plans at the
regional, statewide, and district-by-district level, by working with the
board and convening local organizations and activists

6.     Meet with the leadership of various labor, environmental, family
farm, consumer and other social justice organizations to solicit their
involvement and build connections, grow the coalition, and create spaces
where they can share ideas and connect with each other, including our
annual fundraising breakfast.



*Additional Responsibilities include:*

 1.     Maintain the Coalition's internal organizational and administrative
functions, including the member contact list, fair trade listserv, website,
social media platforms, and filing systems.

   1. Work with the Executive Committee to develop a fundraising plan to
   support Coalition programs that includes dues collection, foundation
   grants, individual donor support, etc.
   2. Support WFTC activist hubs throughout the state, including
   coordination, supplies, solidarity campaigns, and training and leadership
   development opportunities.
   3. Coordinate as needed with national and international allies,
   including weekly legislative updates national affiliates, and national
   coordinating calls, and occasional national or international convergences.
   4. Cultivate and manage student internships and volunteer positions as
   needed and as desired.


*Location & Compensation*

This position is located in the Puget Sound region, but will require travel
to congressional districts, primarily west of the Cascades. The organizer
will ideally work from the Washington Fair Trade Coalition office in
Seattle’s International District, but remote work is possible.

Position is full-time, salaried, $40,000/year. Benefits include paid sick
leave, paid vacation, and health insurance stipend.



*To Apply*

*The Washington Fair Trade Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages applicants who represent diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and
other backgrounds.*



To apply for this position, please email a resume, a one page cover letter
and references to Gillian Locascio at Gillian at washingtonfairtrade.org,
using the following subject line:  “WFTC DCandidate - [your name]”



We will take applications until the position is filled.  Interviews will
take place starting September 5, with start date as early as September 15.
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