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eNewsletter - January 8, 2010
WeRecoverNet Coordinator Job Description
Position Summary
The WeRecoverNet Coordinator is one of the public faces of the organization around the country and will spend some amount of time out in the field. Working closely with local and state-wide recovery community organizations, the WeRecoverNet Coordinator is expected to build the capacity of new and emerging as well as established recovery community organizations as the head of a new membership network of recovery community organizations, WeRecoverNet. The coordinator will provide organizational and leadership development training opportunities and use Faces & Voices trainings, programs and advocacy campaigns to build the capacity of recovery community organizations to engage in our nation’s civic life. The job is demanding and rewarding.
Description
- Works closely with Faces & Voices’ Executive Director, recovery community and allied organizations around the country to build the capacity of recovery community organizations to put a face and a voice on recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs; have a meaningful place at the table where policies affecting the recovery community are developed and implemented; and to organize people in recovery, family members, friends and allies in developing “recovery-friendly” communities.
- Works with recovery community organizations, advocates, community leaders and allied organizations to develop and implement public education and media activities such as town hall meetings, house parties, teach-ins and editorial board meetings
- Helps develop and strengthen the organized recovery community by working to support new and emerging as well as established recovery community organizations by consulting on strategic planning, board development, membership recruitment, project development and other activities; working intensively in four states
- Develops and delivers web-based, print and other social media tools and training materials
- Convenes recovery community organization leaders for in-person and on-line learning opportunities and support
- Represents Faces & Voices of Recovery at events and uses personal recovery story to break down negative public attitudes about addiction and recovery
Experience/Education
- At least 3 years experience in community-based organizations and/or 2-3 years issue campaign experience
- Strong communications skills – public speaking and writing
- Experience working on event organizing
- Experience working with volunteers
- In-depth knowledge of the recovery community and recovery cultures.
- College degree preferred.
Skills/Attributes
Strong interpersonal skills required. Must be organized and able to juggle multiple priorities effectively. Ability to work well under pressure with critical deadlines. Facility with standard word processing and other Microsoft Office programs is essential. Capacity and desire to work with diverse constituencies, a commitment to public interest, and can do attitude is a must. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
This is a full-time position. Salary: $50-55,000 with generous leave and health benefits. Two-year commitment. Faces & Voices of Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must have the flexibility and willingness to work long hours (including evenings and weekends).
How to apply:
Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter and three references to info@facesandvoicesofrecovery.org by January 18, 2010 with the Subject line: WeRecoverNet Coordinator