Membership Representative - California League of Conservation Voters

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The political arm of the environmental movement in America's leading environmental state, the California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV) is the nation's oldest grassroots environmental political action organization. In its 40th year, CLCV uses sophisticated campaign tools to help elect pro-environment officials - and to hold them accountable for passing legislation to protect health, communities and the environment.

CLCV publishes the annual California Environmental Scorecard, which rates the actions of every state legislator and the governor on the state's environmental priorities each legislative year.

For more information about CLCV please visit our website.

Position Overview:

The California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV) is seeking an experienced, articulate, enthusiastic person for our evening phone canvass team in the Oakland office. The Membership Representative will contact CLCV members to generate action on environmental issues and to fundraise for CLCV efforts.?This is a flexible, part-time evening position.

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Membership Manager, communicating CLCV's electoral and legislative work to members over the telephone.
• Participating in daily briefings to learn more about CLCV's campaigns and issues, or improve skills.

Working independently?

• Organizing member call sheets for maximum calling opportunities.
• Telephoning members in an engaging manner, thanking them for their ongoing support, educating them about current environmental issues, and asking them both to take political action and give a financial gift.
• Meeting minimum individual goals (quota) for gifts made and dollars raised per session worked.
• Maintaining legible and accurate calling records.
• Must be able to get contributions over the phone - credit card contributions are expected.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Skills Needed

• Experience at telephone fundraising or outbound phone sales is required.
• Strong telephone communication skills.
• Excellent work habits, self-starter and detail-oriented.
• Clear and accurate record keeping skills.
• Willingness to learn and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work with confidential information.

Desired Attributes

• Interest in environmental issues and willingness to commit to CLCV's mission.
• Highly developed ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work quickly and prioritize tasks proactively.

Compensation: Hourly base pay, plus bonus based on fundraising success. Includes subsidized benefits including health insurance, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, commuter checks, and 401(k).?

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter expressing your interest in CLCV and your relevant experience, and resume to the email adress provided blow. Please copy and paste your cover letter and resume into the body of your email, in addition to attaching it to your email. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

You may also mail to:

Membership Representative Search
California League of Conservation Voters
350 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 1100
Oakland, California 94612

The position will be open until filled.

~ People of color are strongly encouraged to apply, EOE. ~

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