FIELD MOBILIZATION ASSOCIATE
Do cool work that matters! The Representation Project is looking for the
best and brightest to join our team. Together, we’re challenging and
overcoming limiting stereotypes, gender norms, and social injustices. Join
our staff as the Field Mobilization Associate.
OUR MISSION
The Representation Project inspires individuals and communities to
challenge and overcome limiting stereotypes and gender norms so that
everyone, regardless of gender, race, class, age, sexual orientation or
circumstance can fulfill their human potential.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Field Mobilization Associate implements the building of the movement
to challenge limiting gender stereotypes through on-the-ground organizing
with youth and their influencers. This person will identify, mobilize, and
support students, teachers, and other youth influencers associated with
schools and community organizations, such as coaches, parents, and
mentors, to challenge gender norms in the classroom, on the playing field,
in the community, and at home.
Primary among their responsibilities will be to provide youth and their
influencers with the tools, support, resources, and networks they need to
challenge and overcome limiting stereotypes. In coordination with the Field
Mobilization Director, the Field Mobilization Associate will maintain
relationships with schools and youth organizations around the country and
build new and exciting channels for youth and youth influencers to connect
with each other and The Representation Project.
The focus of the department will be on youth ages 14-25, teachers, and
other adults in kids’ lives. This department will work cross-functionally with
all other departments.
PRIMARY DUTIES
General:
• Implement the movement to challenge limiting stereotypes through "onthe-ground" organizing
• Attend strategic organizational events, screenings, and programmatic
initiatives with the CEO/President and other staff, as necessary, to
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connect interested individuals with organizational programs and
campaigns
• Establish connections and relationships with film audience members
and participants to support their engagement in The Representation
Project programming
Adult/Educator Engagement:
• Support the implementation of a vibrant and compelling teacher- and
youth-influencer- engagement program. Work to identify and mobilize
teachers and other adult influencers on youth such as coaches, parents,
caregivers, and mentors who can disseminate the message of The
Representation Project
• Work with schools, educators, and youth influencers to ensure The
Representation Project’s educational curricula are being used
effectively and incorporates best practices in learning and technology
• Support the implementation of a train-the-trainer curriculum for adults,
educators, and other youth influencers
Student/Youth Engagement:
• Support actively engaging youth in implementing The Representation
Project’s action tools through such tactics as creating The Rep Project
Chapters
• In coordination with field mobilization department, support The
Representation Project’s outreach to youth globally, including the
inaugural youth summit in August 2016
• Help increase The Representation Project’s understanding of what
motivates youth to engage actively in the movement
Curriculum and Content Development:
• Support the field mobilization director in collaboratively creating,
updating, and distributing new educational resources as necessary for
teachers, students, and other adult influencers on youth. Examples of
resources include guides detailing best practices for teachers, parents,
employers, caregivers, mentors, and coaches, as well as curricula,
discussion guides, blogs, and toolkits
• Prepare quarterly reports and analytics around performance to be
shared with internal stakeholders such as the staff and board
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QUALIFICATIONS
The Field Mobilization Associate is a natural leader with experience in
education, field organizing, and mobilizing diverse communities. This
person is educated and proficient in understanding gender norms and
gender as a social construct. This person is a sharp critical thinker, highly
organized, energetic, capable of working independently, motivated and
motivating, a strong volunteer manager, able to manage and analyze data,
and able to connect effectively with both adults and youth.
This person will spend 50% of their time travelling and in the field.
• Undergraduate degree with two to five years of directly applicable,
relevant organizing, movement building, curriculum, and educational
experience
• Commitment to promoting gender equity. Deep understanding of how
gender, race, class, age, sexual orientation, and circumstance intersect.
• Knowledge of and experience with training educators and other youth
leaders
• Background in schools, social emotional learning (SEL), and media
literacy
• Experience and confidence with customer relationship management
(CRM) tools (e.g. Salesforce) and spreadsheets (e.g. Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Copy editing and
design experience a plus
• Outstanding organizational, technical, and clerical skills with a high
level of attention to detail
• Has an outgoing and vivacious personality and truly loves motivating
and supporting others in making change
• Demonstrates a “can do” attitude and a proven track record of taking
projects from start to finish while meeting deadlines
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all
aspects of work
• Willingness to take direction and embrace a collaborative spirit
• Ability to maintain composure, flexibility, and a sense of humor under
tight deadlines
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize activities,
and be flexible in adjusting expectations as new developments occur
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HOW TO APPLY
Please email [email protected] with your cover letter and
resume and the job title as your subject line. We will follow up with you
directly for next steps in the recruiting process, as appropriate. Thank you
again for your interest in our mission we value your support and passion!
It is a priority of The Representation Project to recruit and retain a diverse
workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and are firmly committed
to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment
opportunity ("EEO") laws.
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