Grassroots Team Leader

Lead a team working in common cause to create a sustainable energy future!

Community for Sustainable Energy, www.cforse.org, is a grassroots organization dedicated to the practice of democracy in pursuit of a more sustainable society.

We are looking for a grassroots campaign staff team leader to hire and train newbies, and help develop career skills for team members as they mature in the job.

Job duties include

• Interview team applicants
• Hire qualified candidates
• Conduct basic training
• Join the team in canvassing
• Manage staff dynamic
• Help influence team members' potential to save the world
• Organize staff events and learning opportunities
• Work closely with the CforSE director ensure team member and campaign success

Opportunities include

• Develop leadership skills
• Work to create positive social change in the community
• Be a mentor
• Learn grassroots/nonprofit management
• Network with engaged community professionals in NoCO
• Consistent challenges and growth opportunity

Qualifications

• Sincere passion for the well being of Earth and people
• Sincere passion for the development of team member skills
• Confidence
• Management skills
• Work ethic (should go without saying)
• Enjoy face to face conversation (this is not online!)

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 1-9pm

No direct experience needed. Three to six months training required as a team member to advance to team leader. 

Apply directly to me: cforse.fredATgmail.com

Below is the job description for our grassroots organizing team members, whom you will be leading.

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We are hiring for entry level internship, full-time, and part-time positions with our campaign staff to:

• Raise public awareness of local energy policy
• Reach 100% Renewable Electricity in Northern Colorado
• Maximize distributed renewable energy in Fort Collins
• Get public schools to go solar
• Hold local officials accountable to their sustainability goals

Working with CforSE is like an intensive/immersive 6.5 hour class. The work day is a 1.5 hr lecture/study session, followed by a 4.5 hr lab, followed by 30 minute recap.  

We maintain a fun and relaxed staff dynamic, but the work is consistently challenging, never dull! You will need to  be on point to be successful. A variety of advancement opportunities exist to develop social media, plan events, coordinate volunteers, network coalitions, research, and writing. This is an excellent resume builder for a career in advocacy.

Internship credits available for political science, sociology, psychology, and related studies.

Schedule: 

We're flexible for student schedules but you must work at least three days per week. 

Sunday - Thursday available, 2:00-8:30 pm. 

Qualifications: 

• Sincere passion for Earth
• Dedication to social activism
• Confidence in your communication skills
• Good student
• Enjoy being outside

Must live in Northern Colorado

**Can you follow directions?** Prove you're not a bot by sending your resume and cover letter directly to me: cforse.fredATgmail.com. Don't forget to check out our website: CforSE.org