Volunteer: Regional Director

Borgen Project; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to serve as Regional Directors. This volunteer role involves advocating for poverty reduction legislation and mobilizing community support. You'll engage with local leaders and manage fundraising efforts to improve living conditions for those in need. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while developing your leadership and advocacy skills. Join a dedicated team working towards a world free from poverty and make your voice heard in the political arena. Start making a difference today!

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of politics and international development is essential.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Understanding of politics

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

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? 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 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.

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

• Meet with local government leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for the world’s poor.
• Mobilize people in your community to contact their government leaders to support poverty reduction legislation.
• Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
• Build a network of people engaged in the cause.
• 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 multiple functions and tasks while managing their work time efficiently.
• Strong team player that loves to bring new ideas to the table.
• Ability to demonstrate frequent independent judgment with decisiveness.
• Excellent overall 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

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

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Volunteer

Job function

Other

Industries

Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations