Political Affairs Programme

Borgen Project; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international non-profit organization based in the UK seeks passionate individuals to lead public and political outreach efforts. This role involves meeting with government representatives, representing the organization at various events, and assisting with fundraising initiatives. No prior experience is required, making it an excellent opportunity for those committed to fighting poverty and making a difference.

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and making a difference.
• No prior experience needed, all backgrounds welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead public and political outreach efforts.
• Meet with members of Congress and Government.
• Represent the organization at events.
• Assist with fundraising campaigns.
• Mobilize individuals to support poverty-reduction legislation.
• Speak to groups about the organization's mission.
• Write letters of support for key programs.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
• Meeting with members of Congress / Government in your State / District / Constituency.
• Representing The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
• Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
• Mobilizing individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
• Speaking to groups, classes and organizations.
• Writing letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.

No prior experience is necessary, we're looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPA / background.

From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the innovative movement that is downsizing global poverty. The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nations on earth should be doing more to address global poverty. The national campaign is working to make poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy.

About The Borgen Project

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further! The Borgen Project is an international organisation that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty. With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.