Volunteer: Regional Director

Borgen Project; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks passionate individuals for the Regional Director role. This volunteer position allows you to make a significant impact by mobilizing your community to advocate for poverty reduction legislation. You'll engage with local leaders, manage fundraising efforts, and build a network of supporters. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to gain experience in advocacy and international development while contributing to meaningful change. Join us in making a difference and help improve living conditions for those in need.

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 government leaders to lobby for legislation.
• Mobilize community members to contact government representatives.
• Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.

Skills

Understanding of politics

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Innovative ideas

Decisive judgment

Job description

Join to apply for the Volunteer: Regional Director role at The Borgen Project.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? The Borgen Project is an international organization working to improve living conditions for those impacted by war, famine, and poverty. With 20 years of experience, we support legislation benefiting nearly 500 million people in developing countries.

Regional Director - You don’t need to be a lobbyist to influence foreign policy. As a Regional Director, you will serve as a Borgen Project Ambassador in your city, mobilizing your community to contact government officials in support of poverty reduction legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with local government leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for the world's poor.
• Mobilize community members to contact their government representatives about poverty reduction legislation.
• Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
• Build and maintain a network of supporters.
• Serve as The Borgen Project’s ambassador in your city.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of politics and international development.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Strong team player with innovative ideas.
• Decisive with independent judgment.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation).

Location: U.S., U.K., and Canada

Salary: Unpaid

Duration: 6 months

Hours: 4-6 hours per week

Start Date: Flexible, with new programs beginning every month

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