Job Openings:

Job Title: Ketchikan area community organizer

Supervisor: Bob Claus

Job Overview: The Ketchikan area community organizer will focus on building demonstrated support for protecting and restoring key areas of the Tongass National Forest from the people of Ketchikan and the surrounding communities.  The organizer will work with other staff as necessary to develop strategies and goals.  The position will require work with individual volunteers, speaking with groups, and communication with the press.  The position is part-time and the hours are flexible.

Specific Job Duties:

• In coordination with other staff, develop strategies for engaging people in Ketchikan in conservation issues, particularly focusing on new or younger potential advocates.
• Implement those strategies to actively build a network of advocates.
• Generate documented support such as letters from individuals and groups as well as petitions and resolutions for protecting key areas in the Tongass National Forest.
• Generate documented opposition to threats facing the Tongass, and work to leverage those threats into support for protection.
• Explore the opportunities to promote or instigate restoration efforts in the local area  

Qualifications:
The organizer will live in Ketchikan and will ideally have strong ties to the community, or the ability to build those ties.  The organizer will have strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.  A background in conservation, organizing, and political or issue campaigns is also helpful.  A strong commitment to conservation is a must.

Internships

Please consider an internship.  SEACC provides paid internships throughout the year, including summer internships for college students, graduates and other volunteers.