Volunteer: Regional Director

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

Job summary

Join an impactful organization dedicated to reducing global poverty by influencing foreign policy. As a Regional Director, you will serve as an ambassador, mobilizing your community to advocate for important legislation. This role allows you to make a significant difference without needing prior lobbying experience. You'll manage fundraising campaigns, build a network of supporters, and represent the organization in your city. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a noble cause while gaining valuable experience in advocacy and community mobilization.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of politics and international development.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with local government leaders and lobby for legislation improving conditions for the poor.
• Mobilize community members to advocate for poverty reduction policies.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Political Understanding

Job description

Join us as a Volunteer: Regional Director at The Borgen Project

Be among the first 25 applicants for this impactful role.

The Borgen Project is an international organization dedicated to reducing global poverty by influencing foreign policy in the U.S. and U.K. We work at the political level to improve living conditions for those affected by war, famine, and poverty, with over 20 years of advocacy experience supporting legislation that benefits nearly 500 million people in developing countries.

Role Overview

As a Regional Director, you will serve as a Borgen Project Ambassador in your city, mobilizing your community to contact government officials and support poverty reduction legislation. You do not need lobbying experience to make a difference in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with local government leaders and lobby for legislation improving conditions for the poor.
• Mobilize community members to advocate for poverty reduction policies.
• Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
• Build and maintain a network of supporters.
• Represent The Borgen Project as an ambassador in your city.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of politics and international development.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Team player with innovative ideas.
• Decisive with independent judgment.
• Strong communication skills—oral, written, and presentation.

Details

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

Salary: Unpaid

Duration: 6 months

Hours: 4-6 hours per week

Start Date: Flexible; new programs begin each month, and you choose your start date.

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