Job Description
Description:
JOB OPPORTUNITY – SOUTH DAKOTA ORGANIZER
Dakota Rural Action (DRA) is seeking a new team member.
The newly hired organizer will have the opportunity to work with staff and members of a fast growing grassroots organization working in South Dakota. DRA’s portfolio of work includes local and regional food systems, fighting pipelines and extractive energy projects and policy, supporting sustainable agriculture, working to train beginning farmers and food entrepreneurs while fighting factory and industrial agriculture via a theory of change dependent on community leadership. DRA’s work centers racial equity and social justice.
DRA has an office in Brookings (main administrative office) with satellite offices in Sioux Falls and Rapid City; there is some flexibility as to where new organizers will office and that will largely be dependent on lead issues. This is a full time position.
DRA organizes at the grassroots level to build a strong base of members who work together to make change at the local, state, and national arenas. DRA is a democratically run organization with decision making at the Board of Directors, chapters, and committees levels.
The global pandemic illustrated how important grassroots organizing and people power are to communities thriving, DRA is positioned to continue expanding upon our nearly 40 years of community engagement. In an effort to bring in a wide range of experiences and voices DRA seeks to interview both well seasoned organizers and folks new to organizing.
In addition to the specific areas listed above each organizer will have a work plan that may include the following:
Qualifications:
Salary and Hiring date:
Starting salary is $45,000 and depends on experience. Generous benefits included. Preferred start date 6/1/2024.
*
Apply:
Send resume, writing sample, and three references to Frank James, Director, PO Box 549, Brookings, SD 57006, fejames@dakotarural.org, 605.697.5204. If you have any questions please contact Dakota Rural Action.
Application deadline: Open until filled, applying immediately encouraged.
*
Dakota Rural Action (DRA) organizes people and builds leadership while developing strong allied relationships. We protect environmental resources, advocate for resilient agriculture systems, and empower people to create policy change that strengthens their communities and cultures.
We envision an active and engaged membership promoting healthy, beautiful, and just food, agriculture, and energy systems that protect clean air, water, and soil for all the current and future inhabitants of South Dakota.
Requirements:Job Description: XPO LTL Team Drivers - Existing Teams Only - 100% No Touch - 91 CPM, split... ...teams for LTL between XPO facilities. Hazmat/Tank/Doubles endorsements all required... ...extended runs, as an over the road team truck driver. A team driver must be able and willing...
...payments, plus intuitive software for travel and expenses. Tens of thousands of companies from startups to enterprises including DoorDash, Flexport, and Compass use Brex to proactively control spend, reduce costs, and increase efficiency on a global scale....
...of all patients-being a team player at all times Verify the identity of patient using... ...experience and flexible scheduling Full and part time positions Competitive compensation... ...us to transform classrooms, auditoriums, gyms or other suitable areas into fully...
...technology, Navy EODs are trained to use the most advanced tools of their kind in a role that's vital to the safety of servicemembers and civilians. Qualifications and Requirements Males and females are eligible to apply to become enlisted Navy EOD Technicians. No college...
Requisition ID: 873333LensCrafters is bringing its optical retail experience to Macys department stores in the U.S.Macys and Luxottica, a world leader in eyecare, have a successful history together. Our relationship is built around a shared mission of providing customers...