Field Manager, College Organizing

The Field Manager, College Organizing will be responsible for managing ONE’s organizing efforts on targeted college and university campuses which includes; a national membership recruitment strategy, student mobilization on targeted campuses in key legislative districts, developing and implementing ONE’s national campaigns around Agriculture and HIV/Aids on college and university campuses, and managing special events such as lectures and guest seminars targeting college members.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit and train college chapter leadership as campaign organizers and advocates at key colleges and universities
• Manage college and university organizing efforts and ONE’s national advocacy campaigns on college campuses
• Develop and implement a strategy to ensure college campus chapters are sustainable
• Implement a strategy to recruit new college ONE members
• Manage college membership lobbying strategy and direct advocacy targeting key members of Congress
• Build relationships with high profile leaders on college campuses and universities in an effort to strengthen ONE’s political networks
• Train, mobilize, and deploy college student volunteers nationwide
• Manage educational efforts targeting college students including; monthly conference calls, newsletters, email blasts, and trainings

SPECIFIC TYPES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree required and at least 3 years’ experience mobilizing and organizing activists, preferably in a campus and university setting
• Acute political skills and knowledge of how to work on campus and universities
• Strong organizational skills; able to multitask and prioritize a number of projects
• Superior writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-based, collaborative environment
• Ability to produce under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Ability to work long hours, including some weekends
• Ability to travel (up to 50% of time)
• Genuine passion and interest for ONE's issues and priorities

ONE offers a salary commensurate with experience, an excellent benefits package, and a Metro accessible location. Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to recruitment@one.org. Please reference "Field Manager" in the subject line. See www.one.org to learn more about ONE. Only candidates who are selected for consideration will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Thank you for your interest in ONE!