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Getting Ready for 2010 by Chris Wilhite Every year brings new changes. This coming year promises to be full of them. In 2010, Rhode Island will elect a new Governor. But what with all the transportation studies in the state, we may also be able to move forward significantly on the Green Transportation front. So, our Chapter Transportation Chair, Jonathan Harris, is organizing a 2010 campaign planning session this Saturday at the Chapter office in Providence. To staff our Green Transportation program, the Rhode Island Chapter is also hiring a Chapter Program Manager. We're looking for someone who is highly motivated, has experience organizing communities and who has a great track record of media work. Finally, the Rhode Island Chapter's own leadership will be under election this December. Stay tuned for more information about the candidates for the 2010 Chapter ExCom. Job Opening: Chapter Program Manager, Transportation Choices 2020 CampaignSierra Club Rhode Island Chapter is seeking a highly motivated individual to manage its Transportation Choices campaign. The Program Manager has overall program management responsibility, and assigns priorities and timetables, plans and develops strategies, evaluates campaign/program effectiveness. She/he represents the Sierra Club to government officials, transportation industry representatives and other business leaders, the media and coalition partners. The Program Manager: is responsible for ensuring that the Chapter’s approved conservation program objectives are implemented. Participates in the development of program strategies; works closely with volunteer leaders on conservation campaigns; recruits and motivates volunteers and enables their role in the effectiveness of the chapter; coordinates and facilitates grassroots involvement in the Transportation Choices campaign. Interested candidates should have BA/BS in an environmental or related field, 2-3 years experience in the environmental field that includes research and organizing campaigns, press relations and public speaking, excellent written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers. See full posting at www.ri.sierraclub.org To apply, submit cover letter and resume to chris.wilhite@sierraclub.org with the subject line Program Manager – Transportation Campaign. Application deadline is November 30, 2009. For more information on the Transportation Choices campaign, visit www.ri.sierraclub.org/transitreform. Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Explore, enjoy, and protect the planet. |