The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) is seeking highly motivated and passionate graduating seniors and recent college graduates (1-3 years out of college) to work with campus feminist groups, colleges and universities across the country as National Campus Organizers for FMF's Choices Campus Leadership Program. FMF is hiring for this position in both the Beverly Hills, CA and the Arlington, VA offices.
National Campus Organizers play an essential role at the Feminist Majority Foundation. Campus organizers are responsible for launching and maintaining pro-choice, feminist activist groups called Feminist Majority Leadership Alliances (FMLAs) and affiliated feminist groups who identify themselves with other names; developing and implementing Choices Campus campaigns; and conducting leadership and issue-based training for student activists.
This position requires at least 10 weeks of travel per academic year and regular communication with groups, students and faculty on campuses. All eligible applicants must have a current and valid driver's license, which is necessary for traveling, proficiency in social media, excellent public speaking skills and enjoy networking and communicating with other people whether by telephone, text, email or while attending conferences and workshops. A strong understanding and experience with using social media platforms as an organizing tool is a plus.
Campus Organizers will have the opportunity to:
- Gain first-hand experience with a national grassroots feminist organization
- Lead and shape national, pro-choice, civil rights, and feminist campus campaigns
- Serve as a lead grassroots organizer
- Train the next generation of feminist leaders
- Collaborate with other social justice organizations on key issues facing women
- Participate in the planning implementation of conferences and special events.
- Maintain and develop campus activist databases
QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION
Successful candidates will have prior leadership experience working on women's rights and social justice issues, which includes but not limited to demonstrated knowledge and/or leadership in a feminist group, environmental group, racial justice group, LGBTQ group, or participating on student government. Candidates should have experience working with diverse communities, is a team player, and is solution oriented. In addition, great applicants will be able to demonstrate that they are self-starters, have endurance to work on grassroots campaigns, adjust their schedules and/or time commitments to a project with short notice, and work in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should be committed to moving the feminist movement forward and passionate about creating positive social change.
The Feminist Majority Foundation/Feminist Majority is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals.
Complete applications require a resume, a cover letter detailing leadership experience and interest in feminist and pro-choice issues, a writing sample, and three academic/professional references. Only completed applications will be reviewed. Please send a complete application to campusteam@feminist.org.
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