VIRGINIA CLIMATE GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING SUMMER FELLOWSHIP -CCAN
Locations: Richmond / Hampton Roads
Hours: 40 hrs/week for 10 weeks, preferred. Minimum of 20 hours/week for 8 weeks. The program runs from early June through August (end dates are flexible according to availability)
For more than a decade, CCAN has been working in Maryland, Virginia, and DC to fight climate change by standing up to polluters and working to pass clean energy policies. This summer, we are working on several fronts to reduce and prevent climate pollution. In Virginia, we are working to bring wind and solar power to the commonwealth by overcoming Dominion Power’s hold on our energy policy, stop dirty energy like offshore oil drilling, and highlight Virginia’s unique vulnerability to climate consequences such as the impact of sea level rise on Hampton Roads.
Our fellowship program is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in the inspiring and effective field of grassroots advocacy and organizing. We kick off the program with a two-day intensive training on the skills you need to start your fellowship, and throughout the summer, we will offer you specific skills trainings, such as recruiting and training volunteers, working with the media, and planning a winning campaign. Fellows will be supervised and trained by CCAN staff with proven experience in organizing and policy. Apply today to join our team of summer fellows! You will be a valuable addition to our CCAN team.
To apply: Please fill out this fellowship application and attach a one-page resume detailing your relevant experience.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD HEALTH SYSTEMS - MEDIA RELATIONS DIRECTOR
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Status: Full-time, Exempt
PPHS islooking for a Media Relations Director who is highly motivated, responsible, outgoing, creative, pro-choice and with political and communications experience to join our Public Affairs team. The Media Relations Direcotr will work closely with the Vice President of Public Affairs and the CEO of PP Advocates of Virginia to lead media and communications strategy for our affliiate and the statewide policy office. We are seeking someone with non-profit advocacy experience and experience working with the media.
The Media Relations Director is a senior strategist who develops, coordinates and executes media relations (earned and unearned, social and traditional) and other communications strategies designed to help beat back the attacks, build power for Planned Parenthood, bring people into our movement, win big issue fights, promote policy and advocacy goals, and protect our brand. The Director develops messages and proactively pitches stories, and conceives and executes measurable results on projects ranging from enhancing visibility and attracting relevant stakeholders to shaping public policy and branding the organization, and promoting an accurate understanding of Planned Parenthood’s critical role as a health advocate and provider of lifesaving preventive health care, information and education. Monitor and update the affiliate website, Facebook and Twitter pages as well as any other social media platforms. This position serves both the PPHS affiliate and the Virginia statewide policy office.
Qualified applicants should submit the following information for consideration to [email protected]. Please mention “Media Relations Director” in the subject line:
· Include a cover letter which demonstrates a commitment to our organization’s mission and values and a resume of applicable experience relative to the responsibilities and qualifications listed above.
· Provide a list of three professional or academic references.