Job Details
Common Cause (Posted March 15, 2013)
Organization Website: http://www.commoncause.org
Project Coordinator (Part-time; Temporary)
Oahu, HI
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Create and manage projects (including campaigns and educational events) for education and civic engagement; recruit and coordinate interns and volunteers; educate interns and volunteers toward a working knowledge and participation in democracy and Hawaii’s political and electoral process; Assist the Executive Director in research and writing assignments, and coalition-building as it relates to projects.
QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects; Demonstrated ability to organize; Experience in volunteer management; Strong written and oral communications skills; Sharp interpersonal skills; Able to work independently as well as within a team environment; Familiarity with Hawaii and national politics; Working knowledge and proficiency with social media tools including Facebook and Twitter; Must be willing to manage a work-related Common Cause Twitter account.
TO APPLY: Please submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Director of Human Resources at hr@commoncause.org and include Project Coordinator – Hawaii (IS) in the subject line; or fax to 202.355.7546. No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to respond as soon as possible. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT COMMON CAUSE:
Common Cause is a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest. Now with nearly 300,000 members and supporters and 36 state organizations, Common Cause remains committed to honest, open and accountable government, as well as encouraging citizen participation in democracy.
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