06-01-2010 Job vacancy (voluntary – expenses covered): 2010 Election Campaign Coordinator

Job vacancy (voluntary – expenses covered): 2010 Election Campaign Coordinator

Animals Count will contest the 2010 General Elections and we are looking for a professional Campaign Coordinator. Below are more details about the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responding to enquiries, liaising with members/supporters of Animals Count, and communicating with members of the public, other political parties, government officers, NGOs, etc.

• Pro-actively contacting a range of relevant people and organisations, which may include media contacts.

• Acting as a liaison between the Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, the 2010 General Elections Prospective Parliamentary Candidate (PPC) and the Election Committees (Events/Campaigns; Manifesto; Expenses).

• Maintaining the Animals Count website(s).

• Identifying relevant events/festivals where Animals Count could have a presence, arrange stalls, make payments (in collaboration with Treasurer) etc.

• Any other relevant duties assigned by the Chair or Treasurer.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educated to degree level

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least two years relevant professional experience.

• Management experience of: managing a staff team, budget management and project/programme management or campaigning.

• Political knowledge and experience • Practical experience in any animal field.

• Knowledge or experience of working within the voluntary/political sector.

• A good understanding of issues affecting animals, the environment, and politics.

SKILLS

• Team skills.

• Strong motivational and co-ordination skills.

• Strategic planning/management skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Ability to inspire and motivate others.

• Ability to get along with a wide range of people.

• Good organiser.

• Competent IT skills.

OTHER:

• A demonstrably deep commitment to the protection of animals.

• Willing and able to travel to London frequently, particularly during March, April and early May.

TO APPLY: If you are interested and got what it takes, please contact Animals Count Leader, Jasmijn de Boo, at info@animalscount.org for more information.