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History was made 1 year ago, and now is the time for the change to really happen!  Grassroots Campaigns, inc. has joined forces with the American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International, Equality California, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the Sierra Club, Save the Children, and other progressive and humanitarian organizations to drive forwards a progressive agenda and get ready for the 2010 midterm elections.
 
Grassroots Campaigns is interviewing top student leaders from University of Tennessee to join our teams as Assistant Canvass Directors!  There is no better time or place to get involved and help to shape the new generation that will take this country in a more progressive direction.
 
Students who are interested should apply directly to:
 
Michael Moeder
mmoeder@grassrootscampaigns.com
504.606.5953
 
Assistant Canvass Director Job Responsibilities:
 
•      Recruitment:  Build a team of 15-40 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community.  Interview prospective staff and make hiring decisions.
•      Staff Management:  Teach canvassing/fundraising skills.  Work with your staff in individual and group settings, with a particular eye towards developing leaders.  Cultivate a welcoming and motivating atmosphere.
•      Canvassing:  Canvass in the field for four days per week, to train new and experienced staff in the field and meet personal fundraising requirements.
•      Administration:  Carefully track income and expenses.  Manage the budget for your office.  Process staff payroll.  Maintain records for future organizing efforts.
 
Qualifications:
Strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and desire for political change are essential.  Candidates must be able to work within a team, have proven leadership ability and an orientation towards handling a lot of responsibility.  Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications.  Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus, and may qualify candidates for additional leadership positions.
 
Training:
Newly hired directors will typically spend three weeks doing field training, working intensely alongside experienced directors and will also attend a week-long national classroom training.  Additionally, directors receive support from regional management staff throughout their time on staff.
After one year in the position, staff will have learned the basics of running a successful grassroots campaign, including, but not limited to, fundraising and donor recruitment, hiring and supervising staff and/or volunteers, and turf management.
 
Expectations:
Positions are through August of 2010, and we’re building towards the mid-term elections. Campaign hours can run 80-100 hours per week, including work on weekends. 
 
Salary/Benefits:
Annual salary for Assistant Canvass Directors begins at $24,000.   Staff may opt into our health care plan (PPO).  Paid training, vacation and sick days are included; student loan assistance is available. 
 
 
Timing and Location:
Positions are available beginning post-graduation, in cities nationwide.  Ask Michael for details.
 
To Apply:
Contact Michael Moeder at 504.606.5953 or mmoeder@grassrootscampaigns.com.
 
Please visit our website, www.grassrootscampaigns.com, for more information about current and past campaigns.
 
Grassroots Campaigns past and current clients include: Democratic National Committee, MoveOn.org Political Action, League of Conservation Voters, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, American Civil Liberties Union, Common Cause,, Working America, Amnesty International, Center for American Progress, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Save the Children (Save the Children is an independent organization and is not religiously or politically aligned.  Save the Children has no direct affiliation with the organizations Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. partners with.).