Vacancies: Hope Not Hate, Two Campaigns Officers

Brixton Blog - Big Smoke; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A political action group is looking for two Campaigns Officers to help deliver grassroots anti-fascist campaigns in target areas. Responsibilities include delivering campaign objectives, supporting local activists, and contributing to communications. Candidates should have previous campaign experience and a commitment to the anti-fascist cause. This role requires travel and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have previous campaign experience and be committed to the anti-fascist cause.
• Experience in local organising is required.
• Strong team-working abilities and enthusiasm for the subject matter are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Member of the Campaigns Team.
• Delivery of campaign objectives.
• Contribute to campaign messages and communications work.
• Develop and deliver campaigns.
• Recruit and support local activists.
• Be a spokesperson for the organisation.

Skills

Previous campaign experience

Commitment to the anti-fascist cause

Ability to work well as part of a team

Experience in local organising

Enthusiasm for the subject matter and issue

Ability to take the initiative and work under pressure

Job description

Job Title: Campaigns Officers x 2 (3 month fixed term contract)

Working For: Hope not Hate

Overview

HOPE not hate is one of the largest and most successful political action groups in the country. Working with local community groups across the country we have managed to undermine the BNP both at the ballot box and in the wider community. Our focus for 2012 is to ensure that the BNP, and any other far right party, fail to get anyone elected onto the London Assembly and that they are defeated in the councils seats they are defending around the country.

The Campaign Officers, who will be part of the campaigns team, will help deliver grassroots anti-fascist campaigns in our target areas. We are recruiting two posts, one to focus on the London elections and the second to focus on target areas for the local elections. Both roles will necessitate travel.

Specific duties:

• A member of the Campaigns Team
• Delivery of campaign objectives
• Contribute to creative ideas, campaign messages and communications work
• Help to develop and deliver new and existing campaigns
• Recruit and support local activists
• Be a spokesperson for the organisation where necessary

Required skills:

• Previous campaign experience
• A commitment to the anti-fascist cause
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• Experience in local organising
• Enthusiasm for the both the subject matter and issue
• The ability to take the initiative and work under pressure

Closing Date:

2 February 2012

Interview/Start Dates:

Interviews will be held on the 6th and 7th February, with a preferred start date of Monday 13th February.

Job Contact:

Please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter to [e-mail] . Please note due to limited resources only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.