Sunday, December 12, 2004

more jobs

Here is a great job for a human rights peace activist. The pay range is $35,000 – 45,000, but you would have to move to Harrisburg. Please pass it on.

The PA Progressive Majority is now interviewing for an outreach/political director. This is a newly created position that will be based in Harrisburg but requires extensive in-state travel. I have attached a job description for your information and ask that you please forward this to anyone you feel may be interested. Thank you for your assistance.

Kathy McEntee, State Director, PA Progressive Majority, 717-238-4775
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Progressive Majority Candidate Recruitment and Training Program
Political/Outreach Director Job Description

Title: Political/Outreach Director, Pennsylvania Progressive Majority

Reports To: Kathy McEntee, State Director

Salary: $35,000 - $45,000

Scope: The Political/Outreach Director will work with the State Director to implement the overall Progressive Majority mission of recruiting, supporting, training, and electing progressive candidates at the state and local level, with the ultimate goals of 1) establishing Progressive Majority as the premier recruitment and support operation for progressive political candidates in the state, and 2) recruiting, training, and creating a pipeline of talented, progressive candidates that ultimately win election to public office and impact the statewide political landscape.

Duties: Conduct in-depth, ongoing statewide research on the Pennsylvania political landscape using all available geographic, demographic, and political data;

Work with state director to identify emerging trends and political and legislative opportunities to recruit and elect progressive candidates to local and state legislative office;

Develop and maintain working partnerships with the state Party staff, coalition partners, labor union representatives, and elected officials in order to assist recruitment efforts;

Travel throughout the state to attend and speak at meetings, conferences and conventions to recruit potential candidates for elected office and raise the profile of Progressive Majority;

Conduct preliminary interviews with potential candidates for candidate recruitment program;

Provide technical assistance to Farm Team candidates on all aspects of campaigning;

Assist State Director with planning and execution of small and large group training sessions for Farm Team members;

Maintain comprehensive database of potential candidates;

Compile, update and utilize comprehensive calendar of speaking and outreach opportunities around the state;

Provide regular reports to State Director on recruitment efforts; and

Other duties as assigned.


Requirements: At least 4 years campaign and/or political organizing experience working with campaigns and/or in progressive politics and a thorough working knowledge of the political landscape in Pennsylvania is required.


To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to Kathy McEntee at kmcentee@progressivemajority.org. No phone calls please.
Progressive Majority is an equal opportunity employer.