[From nobody Sat Dec 21 13:52:59 2024 Return-Path: <bounces@bounces.democracyinaction.org> Received: from rly-mg08.mx.aol.com (rly-mg08.mail.aol.com [172.20.83.114]) by air-mg05.mail.aol.com (v121_r4.4) with ESMTP id MAILINMG053-a2a4941983a2c0; Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:46:35 -0500 Received: from m154.prod.democracyinaction.org (m154.prod.democracyinaction.org [8.15.20.154]) by rly-mg08.mx.aol.com (v121_r4.4) with ESMTP id MAILRELAYINMG084-a2a4941983a2c0; Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:46:18 -0500 Received: from [10.15.20.115] ([10.15.20.115:43716] helo=lakitu.mcl.wiredforchange.com) by mailer.mcl.wiredforchange.com (envelope-from <bounces@bounces.democracyinaction.org>) (ecelerity 2.2.2.35 r(26825/26826)) with ESMTP id 13/80-22946-A3891494; Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:46:18 -0500 Message-ID: <830422148.1027420915@org.orgDB.mail.democracyinaction.org> Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:46:18 -0500 (EST) From: Texas Fair Trade Coalition <info@citizenstrade.org> Reply-To: info@citizenstrade.org To: rebelljb@aol.com Subject: Job Posting | Director of Texas Fair Trade Coalition Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Envelope-From: <bounces@bounces.democracyinaction.org> X_email_KEY: 830422148 X-AOL-IP: 8.15.20.154 X-Mailer: Unknown (No Version) Seeking Executive Director for the Texas Fair Trade Coalition The Texas Fair Trade Coalition (TXFTC) seeks an Executive Director to further the policy and political goals of our organization. The qualified candidate will have the skills to grow and maintain the TXFTC, including a background in areas including issue advocacy, coalition building, fundraising, media relations and grassroots lobbying. This leader will establish and maintain effective external relations with member groups, strategic allies, potential stakeholders and government officials. He or she will have overall responsibility for the implementation of activities within the organization. The Executive Director reports to the TXFTC Executive Board and CTC National Director. Compensation and benefits commiserate with experience. Preferred location is Austin, but both payment and location are negotiable. Application deadline is December 15th. To apply, please email a resume, a one page cover letter and references to Andy Gussert. Contact Information: Andrew Gussert, National Director, Citizens Trade Campaign Email: agussert@citizenstrade.org Responsibilities: Responsibilities include grassroots lobbying and public education; developing and maintaining membership; coalition building; fundraising; event planning; media work, including editorial board meetings, writing op-eds and planning press conference; public speaking; financial oversight, and administrative duties associated with running a non-profit organization. This position requires a self-starter and creative problem-solver, motivated by the issue of trade fairness, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Duties Include: Coordinate Texas work with the Citizens Trade Campaign. Organize and implement campaigns on trade legislation at the federal and state levels. Oversee fundraising for the coalition from member organizations and other sources. Maintain contact with Texas Congressional Delegation on trade issues. Generate newspaper stories, op-eds, and radio coverage and media visibility on trade. Prepare monthly membership e-newsletter. Send action alerts as needed. Build public actions including rallies, town hall forums and call-in campaigns. Convene monthly or quarterly FTC steering committee meetings. Build the coalition, including outreach to labor unions and other organizations. Create annual strategic plan, in consultation with the steering committee and CTC. Job Requirements: Demonstrated leadership skills High level of initiative, ability to work efficiently Previous experience with community organizing; or an understanding of organized labor Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience with Microsoft Office applications Must own car and be willing to travel Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends The TXFTC is a state affiliate of the Citizens Trade Campaign, and will serve as a leading state advocacy vehicle in the fight against unfair trade policies modeled after NAFTA and CAFTA. About CTC: CTC was founded in 1992 to oppose the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Our labor, environmental, family farm, religious and civil society groups are united in a common belief that international trade is not an end in itself, but is instead a means for achieving larger societal goals such as economic justice, human rights, healthy communities and a sound environment. We oppose current trade agreements tilted in favor of multinational corporations, and support a fair way forward to help working people. The TXFTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants who represent diverse cultural, socioeconomic and other ethnic orientations. To unsubscribe from this list please visit http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizations/CTC/unsubscribe.jsp ]