[altroots] [FL_Voter] JOB: Lead Staff Organizer, U.S. Social Forum 2006

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United States Social Forum - 2006
 
Title: Lead Staff Organizer
Position Timeframe: 12-18 Months
Location:  Atlanta, GA
Fiscal Agent: Project South: Institute for the Elimination of Poverty &
Genocide 

SUMMARY  
The World Social Forum (WSF) model is spreading around the world and a wide
range of grassroots organizations and networks have just announced the
location of the first ever U.S. Social Forum (USSF) next summer in Atlanta,
GA. The USSF is more than a conference, more than a networking bonanza, more
than a reaction to war and repression ­ The USSF is the next most important
step in our struggle. The USSF will provide spaces to build relationships,
learn from each other¹s experiences, share our analysis of the problems our
communities face, and begin to vision and strategize how to reclaim our
world.  

The Lead Staff Organizer will be housed at Project South, the USSF anchor
organization in Atlanta, and will work with the national USSF Planning
Committee and the Local Organizing Committee as lead staff in the process.
This position is responsible for the critical organizing before and the
follow-up after the Social Forum in order to ensure a movement building
framework informs the process.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary role of Lead Staff Organizer is to develop an organizing and
communication plan that reaches 30-40,000 people and mobilizes 15-20,000
people to attend the USSF.
 
Committee Work ­ to ensure the full functioning of all committees including
the National Planning Committee and its representational Central Committee,
the Local Organizing Committee, and the Working Groups.
? Coordinate, organize, and plan the National Face-to-Face meetings of the
Planning Committee 
? Implement and coordinate Outreach Plan with guidance from the Outreach
Committee 
Logistics  - With the guidance of the Local Organizing Committee the Lead
Staff Organizer will be responsible for developing an effective location
plan, housing plan, and transportation plan for the Forum.
? Plan and coordinate conference space, housing and transportation for USSF
Administrative responsibilities
? Assist with Fundraising goals
? Maintain central bank account and expenses
? Develop strategy to sustain effective communication with speakers,
facilitators, and participants
Candidates must have:
? Community organizing and organizational leadership experience
? Experience planning large local, regional, or national events
? Diverse ties with communities and organizations around the Southeast
? Willingness to live in Atlanta
? Experience with collective team-building work
? Grassroots fundraising experience
? Commitment to building a progressive movement for social justice
 
To apply for this historic opportunity, interested candidates should submit
a resume and a letter of interest to Project South by September 23.
Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race,
ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, or physical
ability. Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.

Project South 
9 Gammon Ave Atlanta GA 30315
404.622.0602 
fx: 404.622.6618 
email: general-info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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