<div dir="auto"><div>Please forward to colleagues in Washington state...</div><div dir="auto"><br><div class="gmail_quote" dir="auto">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: "Gillian Locascio" <<a href="mailto:gillian@washingtonfairtrade.org">gillian@washingtonfairtrade.org</a>><br>Date: Aug 28, 2017 5:18 PM<br>Subject: Job posting<br>To: "Arthur Stamoulis" <<a href="mailto:arthur@citizenstrade.org">arthur@citizenstrade.org</a>><br>Cc: <br><br type="attribution"><blockquote class="quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Hi Arthur, below is our job posting!<br><div><br><br clear="all"><div><div class="m_3553958356850595910gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div>Gillian Locascio<br></div><span style="color:rgb(102,102,102)">Washington Fair Trade Coalition | <a href="tel:(206)%20227-3079" value="+12062273079" target="_blank">206.227.3079</a><br></span></div><span style="color:rgb(102,102,102)"><a href="http://www.washingtonfairtrade.org" target="_blank">www.washingtonfairtrade.org</a> | @WaFairTrade</span></div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">Washington
Fair Trade Coalition Job Announcement: </span></b></span></font></p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">Director </span></b><b><span>and Trade Justice
Organizer,<span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"> Puget Sound Area</span></span></b></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"> </span></b></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"><br></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">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.</span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"><br></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">The Washington Fair Trade Coalition (</span><span><span><u><span style="color:blue"><a href="http://www.washingtonfairtrade.org" target="_blank">www.washingtonfairtrade.org</a></span></u></span>)</span><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"> 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. </span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"><br></span></b></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">Qualifications:</span></b></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"><br></span></b></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">The
qualified candidate will have a background in coalition building, community
organizing, media relations, lobbying, and field campaigns to influence elected
officials.<span> </span>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.</span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"><br></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">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.<span>
</span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"><span> </span><br></span></b></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">Principal
Responsibilities:</span></b><span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">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. </span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">The Director will:</span><span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="m_3553958356850595910gmail-m_-4482476800246248496gmail-m_-5126212512431592560gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"><span>1.<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-variant:normal">
</span></span></span><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">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.</span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="m_3553958356850595910gmail-m_-4482476800246248496gmail-m_-5126212512431592560gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"><span>2.<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-variant:normal">
</span></span></span><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">Stay aware of national and local developments in
trade policy and globalization</span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="m_3553958356850595910gmail-m_-4482476800246248496gmail-m_-5126212512431592560gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"><span>3.<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-variant:normal">
</span></span></span><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"><span> </span>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.</span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="m_3553958356850595910gmail-m_-4482476800246248496gmail-m_-5126212512431592560gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"><span>4.<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-variant:normal">
</span></span></span><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">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.</span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="m_3553958356850595910gmail-m_-4482476800246248496gmail-m_-5126212512431592560gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"><span>5.<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-variant:normal"> </span></span></span><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">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</span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="m_3553958356850595910gmail-m_-4482476800246248496gmail-m_-5126212512431592560gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span><span>6.<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-variant:normal"> </span></span></span><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">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.</span><span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="m_3553958356850595910gmail-m_-4482476800246248496gmail-m_-5126212512431592560gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"> </span></b></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="m_3553958356850595910gmail-m_-4482476800246248496gmail-m_-5126212512431592560gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">Additional
Responsibilities include:</span></b><b><span></span></b></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="m_3553958356850595910gmail-m_-4482476800246248496gmail-m_-5126212512431592560gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"><span> 1.<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-variant:normal"> </span></span></span><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">Maintain
the Coalition's internal organizational and administrative functions, including
the member contact list, fair trade listserv, website, social media platforms, and
filing systems.</span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><ol start="2" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(38,38,38);margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span>Work with
the Executive Committee to develop a fundraising plan to support Coalition
programs that includes dues collection, foundation grants, individual
donor support, etc.</span></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(38,38,38);margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span>Support WFTC
activist hubs throughout the state, including coordination, supplies, solidarity
campaigns, and training and leadership development opportunities. </span></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(38,38,38);margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span>Coordinate
as needed with national and international allies, including weekly
legislative updates national affiliates, and national coordinating calls,
and occasional national or international convergences.</span></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(38,38,38);margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span>Cultivate
and manage student internships and volunteer positions as needed and as
desired.</span></span></font></li></ol><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><br></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">Location & Compensation</span></b><span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">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.</span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">Position is full-time, salaried, $40,000/year. Benefits include
paid sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance stipend.</span><span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"> </span></b></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">To Apply</span></b><span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><i><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">The
Washington Fair Trade Coalition is an equal opportunity employer<a name="m_3553958356850595910_m_-4482476800246248496_m_-5126212512431592560__PictureBullets"></a> and encourages applicants who represent diverse
cultural, socioeconomic, and other backgrounds.</span></i></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"> </span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">To apply for this position, please email a resume, a one page
cover letter and references to Gillian Locascio at <a href="mailto:Gillian@washingtonfairtrade.org" target="_blank">Gillian@washingtonfairtrade.or<wbr>g</a>,
using the following subject line:<span> </span>“WFTC DCandidate
- [your name]”</span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"> </span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">We will take applications until the position is filled.<span> </span>Interviews will take place starting September 5, with start date as early as September 15.<span><br></span></span></span></font></p></div></div></div></div>
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