Full-time Position Available:
Field Manager for NJADP’s Abolition campaign
New Jerseyans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (NJADP) is seeking a field manager for its new state campaign to replace the death penalty with life imprisonment without parole (LWOP). This grassroots campaign works to end executions by raising public awareness about systemic inequities and other issues corrupting the imposition of the death penalty in New Jersey and in the United States. A key argument in favor of abolition of the death penalty is the availability of LWOP as an alternative to capital punishment. This position would work at the campaign’s office in Trenton, NJ. The field manager will work closely with NJADP’s Steering and Executive Committees made up of committed individuals, including representatives from various supporting state organizations, as well as professional lobbyists and political consultants. The Field Manager will report to the Executive Director.
Duties:
Assist administrative services manager with the creation of new and creative materials to expand organizational effort
Work with administrative services manager to insure that local activist database is updated for maximum effectiveness
Organize special events in targeted areas of the state
Answer phones and emails when administrative services manager is not available
Develop locally oriented educational materials
Supervise organizational staff and volunteers
Work closely with executive director to insure organizational efforts support legislative goals
Qualifications:
Experience working on a field campaign for a candidate or issue
Strong motivational speaker that will bring new energy to the movement
Attentiveness to detail, ability to work hard, under pressure, and a self-starter
Ability to work evenings and weekends
PC literacy, including electronic communications, desktop publishing a plus
Commitment: This is a temporary position, most likely for a period of 17-24 months.
Salary/Benefits: $40,000/year plus excellent benefits, including vacation, employer-paid health insurance, and 401 K plan through the New Jersey Association on Correction, our fiscal sponsor.
To Apply: Mail, fax, or email resume and list of references to:
NJADP
22 Oliver Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
Paxcf@aol.com
Target Start Date: August 1, 2004
NJADP is a project of the New Jersey Association on Correction (NJAC).
The New Jersey Association on Correction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political affiliation or group membership, physical handicap, age, marital status, sexual orientation, prior involvement in the criminal justice system, off the job lawful activities or physical appearance.