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Field Assistant

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Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time

The Campaigns & Membership Department of Amnesty International USA seeks a full time, temporary Field Assistant.  The Field Assistant is responsible for assisting ongoing field work and supporting strategies that will lead to supporter growth and increase participation in activism around AIUSA’s priority campaigns.  The Field Organizer Assistance will work collaboratively with AIUSA’s Campaign & Membership Department to identify and recruit new supporters and advance AIUSA’s human rights priority campaigns and programmatic work.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Provide support to existing student groups in the Midwest region
  • Ensure member leaders, specifically Student Activists Coordinators have up to date information on groups and support their work
  • Respond to member/nonmember communication
  • Administrative duties as assigned
  • Assist in the development and hosting of W4R activities
  • Support End Gun Violence legislative campaign work
  • Other duties as assigned
Skills/Experience: 
  • 1 year of organizing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Nonprofit experience preferred

Skills:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills including public speaking, training and facilitating.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Teambuilding, organizing, excellent presentation and facilitation skills are required.
  • Experience and ability working collaboratively toward our shared goals.
  • Ability to speak a second language is preferred.
  • Must be able to work on weekends and evenings as needed.
Job Function: 

Organization Info

Amnesty International USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Founded: 
1992
About Us
Mission: 

Amnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and promoting human rights.

We work to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. Currently the world’s largest grassroots human rights organization, we investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilize the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world. We received the Nobel Peace Prize for our life-saving work.

Amnesty International USA is the US National section of Amnesty International.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 30 2018
Active Until: 
Nov 30 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Amnesty International USA
industry: 
Nonprofit