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Please review the How to Apply section for application instructions. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Community Organizer is responsible for strengthening Save The Bay’s community engagement and grassroots organizing capacity. As a member of the Advocacy Team, the Community Organizer plays a vital role in the organization’s pursuit of legislative and policy initiatives aimed at achieving its mission. DUTIES Create and implement strategies to organize supporters across the state to work toward achieving Save The Bay’s strategic objectives; Develop meaningful partnerships with community-based organizations in diverse communities throughout the Narragansett Bay watershed; Strengthen Save The Bay’s grassroots capacity by educating the Bay community about relevant issues and connecting them directly to decision-makers at the local, state and federal levels; Communicate Save The Bay positions on major issues to a broad range of constituencies; Design and implement successful advocacy plans and projects with clear goals, strategies, tactics, timelines and metrics; Mobilize the Bay community to participate in the public process of environmental decision-making, particularly on legislative and ballot campaigns, using a variety of tactics: event attendance, digital organizing, calls, letters, petition signature gathering, canvassing, phone banking, etc.; Represent Save The Bay in relevant coalitions, task forces and other forums, and on policy matters at the State House and before city and town councils; Collaborate with the Volunteer Manager and Director of Communications to ensure Save the Bay’s message reaches the Bay community and public officials in an efficient, effective way; Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection and conservation Previous experience as an issue advocacy organizer or campaign field organizer Energetic, positive, team-oriented attitude Strong communication skills – speaking, active listening and writing Ability to work well and thrive in high pressure situations, such as legislative hearings Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage many complex projects and tasks simultaneously Ability to use information technology to organize and mobilize people, activities and events Knowledge and experience with Voter Voice or comparable digital advocacy platforms Flexibility to work on some nights and weekends. SALARY & BENEFITS The Community Organizer is a full-time, salaried position with flexible hours, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr Save The Bay

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