Posted on July 21, 2009

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MFO Organizer, Military Families Outdoors (MFO) Program

Duration: Limited duration of 1 year, possibility of extension depends on funding

Department: Conservation

Location: Flexible

Reports to: National Youth Operations Director

Context: Works with the National Military Representative to coordinate and implement the Military Families Outdoors (MFO) project. Organizes support for MFO project and works with appropriate staff to integrate the program with relevant field and outings programs. Assists in outreach activities and oversight of grants program.

Scope: Plans, organizes and implements education and mobilization efforts for the Military Families Outdoors program. Regularly works outside the office to participate in visibility and outreach events and functions, conduct site visits and environmental education evaluations. Works in close cooperation with the National Military Representative, the National Youth Director, field staff in relevant areas, and volunteer leaders.

Job Activities:

• Works with staff to identify, recruit and organize volunteers and leaders who support the MFO program.
• Works with appropriate staff and volunteers to integrate MFO program with other Sierra Club programs.
• Coordinates visibility events and activities and assists with media outreach to promote the MFO program and partnerships.
• Travels to conduct site visits to observe and evaluate grant program and ensure environmental education curriculum is being appropriately implemented by grantees.
• Provides information, research, and other assistance to staff, Sierra Club leaders, the public and others about the MFO campaign.
• Assists in development of educational and campaign materials.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years' experience working with volunteers in the environmental movement, military community, political campaigns, or other similar organizations.
• Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.
• Strong demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, cooperatively and effectively with public, staff and volunteers.
• Able to travel as needed. Extensive travel and weekend and/or evening work required
• Proficient computer skills; knowledge and experience with word processing, database and communications software. Sierra Club offers competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical/dental/vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan

Sierra Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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To Apply: We would appreciate if you could take a couple of minutes to answer a few questions about the position you are applying for and about yourself. Please click on this link to take you to this very short survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=CIGa9V7O7LA2w8Od9OxY7w_3d_3d. Please send cover letter and resume to: resumes@sierraclub.org To ensure proper routing of your application, please specify job code: (MFO) Military Families Outdoors Organizer — IDTBD in the subject line. Please do not add or modify anything else beside job code in the subject line.

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Job Type: Program
Organization Type: Grantmaking Public Charities