From: "adam glickman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Organization: new party New Majority Education Fund A Project of the Tides Foundation 227 West 40th Street, Suite 1303 New York, NY 10018 212/302-0638 (tel); 212/302-5344 (fax) Position Open Immediately: Democracy Summer `96 Project Coordinator The New Majority Education Fund is a non-profit organization which aims to help progressives challenge the Radical Right in American politics and advance a progressive agenda. The NMEF recognizes that there is an obvious and dramatic need to train young people in the tools of civic participation, and to bring young people into a culture of political involvement and social justice work. Thus, the NMEF has launched Democracy Summer `96, which will recruit, train, and place students with progressive coalitions working on campaign finance reform, "living wage", and other progressive ballot campaigns around the country. Job functions include: .. Raising foundation and other funds to support the project. .. Recruiting students to participate in the project. .. Working with NMEF organizers to develop training modules for the project. .. Working with local campaign organizers to integrate the students into the campaigns. .. Monitoring the campaigns and working with local campaign organizers to maximize benefits for both the students and the campaign. Timing: Starting ASAP; minimum eight month committment required. Salary: $17-20,000 depending on experience. Health benefits will be provided. Location: Organizer will be based in New York, but must be willing to travel extensively. Qualifications: Applicant should be committed to working for social and economic justice, and have experience working with students. Applicant should have strong communications skills, be a self-starter, and be willing to work really hard. To Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to: Adam Glickman, NMEF, 227 W 40th St., Suite 1301, NY, NY 10018 Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. Adam Glickman 212-302-5053 New Party fax: 212-302-5344 227 West 40th St. Suite 1303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] NY, NY 10018
