Compensation: Full-time. Annual salary of $27,000-$30,000, depending on experience. Generous health/dental/vision benefits.
General Responsibilities: The Grassroots Organizer is responsible for deepening engagement from current supporters in Bark’s programs and growing our grassroots network in Mt. Hood communities.
 
Communications
Electronic
·         Maintain a consistent and compelling email dialogue with Bark supporters.
o   Work with Program Director in compiling monthly Bark-Alert email, with content from other staff.
o   Use targeted email blasts to alert Barkers of new information, timely campaign needs, etc.
o   Other email stuff
·         Maintain Bark’s website as both a point-of-entry for new Barkers and as a resource for current Barkers including:
o   Relevant news stories
o   Original content on campaigns and volunteer needs
o   Project database that includes approximately 40 current projects in and around Mt. Hood National Forest
o   Icon photo management, ensuring that the photos on Bark’s website are compelling and representative of the campaign work
·         Maintain and grow current volunteer video production of Bark-Abouts (monthly hikes) and special campaign features (Bark videos)
·         Maintain Facebook page with consistent and compelling content
Hardcopy
·         Create and maintain organizational outreach materials (Bark brochure, handouts, merchandise, etc.)
·         Create and maintain campaign outreach materials (brochures, fact sheets, petitions/postcards, etc)
Outreach and education
  • Work with program staff to identify goals for # of actions on campaigns and use action alerts for the web, email alerts, hardcopy, etc. to achieve goals
  • Coordinate tabling events as needed to expand Bark’s grassroots network and achieve action goals
  • Present slideshows and other outreach events (like meetups) in Mt. Hood communities
  • Facilitate creation of community committees to share information and take action as needed.
  • Organize special events (rallies, campouts, conferences, etc.) as needed.
Volunteer Coordination
  • Maintain active core of over 25 volunteers able to respond quickly to organizational and campaign needs and connect them with the appropriate Bark staff member
  • Maintain systems to recruit volunteers and work with Bark staff to increase responsibilities among current Bark volunteers
  • Update and manage volunteer database
  • Serve as staff liaison for volunteer Events Committee
  • Implement volunteer recognition activities
Miscellaneous
  • Communicate with Bark’s board of directors through quarterly reports and informal updates as needed
  • Participate in administrative duties as necessary.
Qualifications
  • Minimum two years experience in grassroots organizing and volunteer-based campaigns.
  • Experience managing volunteer-based committees.
  • Familiarity with federal forest management, specifically NEPA and NFMA.
  • Persuasive writing and public speaking skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and publishing software (Adobe or Publisher) required. Experience in content management systems a plus. Specific experience in Drupal, Democracy In Action, Photoshop, is not required by also a plus.
To Apply:
E-mail resume, 2-3 references, and cover letter to (no calls please) to alex@bark-out.org, with “Grassroots Organizer” in the subject line.