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Position Is: Full Time, Part Time, Temporary, Hourly, Seasonal
Job Categories: Environmental, Non-Profit

Ohio Citizen Action , Ohio

Campaign Outreach Jobs with Ohio Citizen Action
For 33 years Ohio Citizen Action’s campaigns have taken on some of the biggest polluters, the largest energy companies, and the toughest local issues -- and won. We know the power of grassroots organizing. It's literally at the heart of everything we do, and every decision we make.

Our campaign outreach staff is trained to communicate the issues to many people throughout Ohio, fundraise a portion of the campaign budget, work as part of a dedicated and motivated team of activists and educate themselves and others about the work of Ohio Citizen Action. Prior campaign, volunteer or course work experience is valuable but not required. More than 80% of our managers and directors started out in this entry-level position. Full, part-time and seasonal jobs are available.

Full-time is five days per week plus benefits, part-time is at least three days per week
• Hours are Monday through Friday, 2-10 p.m.
• Full training program provided, political briefings held everyday
• First year, full-time, is $19,500-24,700 plus bonuses
• Full-time includes competitive benefits
• Management training and career development available for those with strong leadership and communication skills
• All majors or areas of study welcome to apply, we emphasize good communication skills and passion for community issues
• Positions and internships available year round and seasonally -- offices located in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati

Three Types of Internships Available
Campaign staff internship
This internship is a paid internship, and is full time. The intern typically earns credit by keeping a journal during the campaign experience and writing a paper or giving a presentation following completion of the internship. The length of the internship varies based upon student need.

Project internship
This internship combines portions of the campaign staff and research internships and is a part-time paid internship. It is often completed during a summer break. The intern works with the campaign staff for three days during each week; up to two days are spent working directly on a campaign project with the director. The intern typically earns credit for the internship by presenting the project upon completion, and explaining how it impacted the campaign.

Research internship
This internship is unpaid. The intern works directly with the campaign program director on a very specific research project to assist the campaign. The intern typically earns credit for the internship by presenting the project upon completion. The length of the internship varies to accommodate student need.

start and end date negotiable


Cleveland office
Christa Ebert
614 W. Superior Ave. #1200
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-623-3952
cebert@ohiocitizen.org


Listed: 09/18/2008


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