League of Conservation Voters Global Warming Field Director

FIELD DIRECTOR, GLOBAL WARMING PROGRAM The League of Conservation Voters seeks a Field Director to oversee and manage the day-to-day implementation of its global warming field activities.



To address the urgent need for federal leadership on global warming, LCV is expanding its non-electoral activities to work in at least 13 states this year. The overlying goal is to press Congressional leaders to support strong policies on energy and global warming. This campaign will build on our efforts over the past two years to elevate global warming as a top-tier leadership issue in the presidential election. In 2006, LCV, in partnership with LCV Education Fund, launched a major campaign to elevate global warming in the 2008 presidential primaries. The Heat Is On campaign (www.heatison.org) was active in the key early voting states of Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada for more than a year. LCV plans to continue working to make global warming a top priority in the election while also working to strengthen congressional leadership on the issue. The Field Director will work closely with the Director, Deputy Director and LCV's state league partners to oversee and coordinate the activities of field organizers in key states. Responsibilities: Develop strategic and creative campaign plans in target states; Coordinate day-to-day field activities with organizers in the key states to ensure that project goals are achieved; Provide organizers with assistance on special projects; and Serve as chief liaison between in-state project partners and national LCV staff, including LCV legal counsel;



Qualifications: The ideal applicant will have a college degree and between 3-5 years experience in grassroots organizing or campaign field work. We are looking for creative and driven individuals. Candidates should possess exceptional communication skills with an emphasis on maintaining productive working relationships remotely; experience managing and supervising staff; solid judgment; ability to handle multiple tasks; strong organizational skills; and a demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Familiarity with the issue of global warming is preferred. This position involves significant travel.



Organization: The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is the political voice of the national environmental movement and works to turn environmental values into national priorities. We advocate for sound environmental policies and help elect pro-environmental candidates who will adopt and implement such policies.



LCV is an equal opportunity employer and offers opportunities for growth, convenient metro location, and comprehensive benefits including 3 weeks vacation, paid health, life and disability coverage and a 401(k) plan. The Field Director will be located in Washington, DC. Send letter of interest stating salary requirement with resume to League of Conservation Voters, Field Director, GW Search, 1920 L Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, or fax (202) 835-0491, navin_nayak@lcv.org (put title in subject line). Visit our website, www.lcv.org. No phone calls please.

Application Deadline: August 18, 2008