Organization: NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota is the largest statewide grassroots organization dedicated solely to protecting the right to choose. We work at the state and local level to ensure that Minnesota’s women have access to safe, legal, and affordable reproductive healthcare. Internships with NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota are a way to gain valuable experience with a non-profit advocacy organization and build grassroots organizing skills. Summary: The Student Organizer is responsible for overseeing NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota’s Student Organizing Program, which includes supervising campus interns, working with students to develop plans for campus and community based activities, and acting as the liaison between the Campus Representatives and the NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota staff. Responsibilities: t Provide direct supervision for Campus Representatives, including regular communications (phone calls and e-mails) and periodic site visits. t Provide training opportunities for Campus Representatives. t Responsible for working with students to establish individualized work plans for the school year. t Supplying students with the support and materials needed to implement their work plan. t Serve as the liaison between the Campus Representatives and the NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota staff. t Work with staff to maintain a strong student organizing program in Minnesota, with an emphasis on Greater Minnesota campuses and community colleges. t Work with staff to prepare regional project reports, tracking documents, and updates as needed. Qualifications: t Strong commitment to reproductive rights; t Experience working with progressive campus-based groups; t Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively; t Strong written and verbal communication skills; t Experience working with and/or supervising volunteers a plus; t Website/social networking knowledge preferred. Position: Student Organizer Reports to: Organizing Director Location: Saint Paul, MN. Travel required, especially to greater MN. Salary: Monthly stipend of $400 Hours: Approx. 20-25 hours/week. Start date is August 15, 2008. To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to: NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota Attn: Grassroots Organizer 550 Rice Street St. Paul, MN 55103 Fax: 651-602-7658 Email: danb@prochoiceminnesota.org (preferred)
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