Volunteer: Regional Director

The Borgen Project; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to serve as Regional Directors, advocating for poverty reduction legislation. This volunteer role offers the opportunity to mobilize communities and influence foreign policy while making a significant impact on global poverty. With a focus on building networks and engaging with local government leaders, you will help drive change and improve living conditions for those in need. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the world and take part in a movement that has already benefited millions.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of politics and international development.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Strong team player with innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Meet with local leaders to lobby for poverty legislation.
• Mobilize community support for poverty reduction efforts.
• Manage fundraising campaigns effectively.

Skills

Understanding of politics

Organizational skills

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

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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. and U.K. foreign policy.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further!

The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine, and poverty.

With 20 years of experience in advocacy, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of numerous bills benefiting close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Regional Director - You don’t need to be a lobbyist to help influence foreign policy. As a Regional Director, you’ll serve as a Borgen Project Ambassador in your city, mobilizing your friends, family, and colleagues to contact your government in support of key poverty reduction legislation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Meet with local government leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for the world’s poor.
2. Mobilize people in your community to contact their government leaders to support poverty reduction legislation.
3. Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
4. Build a network of people engaged in the cause.
5. Serve as The Borgen Project’s ambassador in your city.

Qualifications

1. Basic understanding of politics and international development.
2. Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks while managing work time efficiently.
3. Strong team player who loves to bring new ideas to the table.
4. Ability to demonstrate independent judgment with decisiveness.
5. Excellent communication skills: oral, written, and presentation.

Location

U.S., U.K., and Canada

Salary

Unpaid

Duration

6 months

Hours

4-6 hours per week

Start Date

New programs begin every month; you choose the start month.

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