From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the innovative movement that is downsizing global poverty. The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nations on earth should be doing more to address global poverty. The national campaign is working to make poverty a focus of U.S. and U.K. foreign policy.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further!
The Borgen Project is an international organisation that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine, and poverty.
With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of numerous bills benefiting close to 500 million people in developing countries.
Regional Director
You don’t need to be a lobbyist to help influence foreign policy. As a Regional Director, you’ll serve as a Borgen Project Ambassador in your city—mobilizing your friends, family, and colleagues to contact your government in support of key poverty reduction legislation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Meet with local government leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for the world’s poor.
2. Mobilize people in your community to contact their government leaders to support poverty reduction legislation.
3. Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
4. Build a network of people engaged in the cause.
5. Serve as The Borgen Project’s ambassador in your city.
Qualifications
1. Basic understanding of politics and international development.
2. Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks while managing work time efficiently.
3. Strong team player who loves to bring new ideas to the table.
4. Ability to demonstrate independent judgment with decisiveness.
5. Excellent communication skills—oral, written, and presentation.
Location: U.S., U.K., and Canada
Salary: Unpaid
Duration: 6 months
Hours: 4-6 hours per week
Start Date: New programs begin every month; you choose your start month.
This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.
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