Monday, July 16, 2012
Borgen Foundation Regional Director, Volunteer Position
This is a volunteer, telecommuting position, minimum 6 month time commitment, requiring 4 to 6 hours per week. The Borgen Foundation describes itself as an advocate for the world's poor.
The regional direct will
--Attend one (30-60 minute) conference call every week with the President of The Borgen Project and Regional Directors from across the United States (5PM PDT, 6PM MDT, 7PM CDT, 8PM EDT)
--Meet with local congressional leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for those living on less than $1 per day.
--Mobilize people in your community to contact their congressional leaders.
--Assist with fundraising efforts.
--Build a network of people engaged in the cause.
--Develop and implement strategies for furthering the cause.
DETAILS: The regional Directors operate independently from home and maintain contact with The Borgen Project's Seattle office. Regional Directors sign a 6-month contract. The position is volunteer based and is roughly 4-6 hours per week. Directors attend a conference call every Monday evening. HOW TO APPLY: To apply, send your resume to ops@borgenproject.org. The Borgen Project fights for the underdog. We're the innovative, national campaign that is working to make poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy.
borgenproject.org