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The Borgen Project


Regional Director (Unpaid, volunteer)

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Posted on: November 10, 2022 Apply Now
Full-time, Internship, Part-time Expires February 28, 2023

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 Congress in support of key poverty reduction legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Meet with local congressional leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for the world’s poor.
  • Mobilize people in your community to contact their congressional leaders to support poverty reduction legislation.
  • Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
  • Build a network of people engaged in the cause.
  • Serve as The Borgen Project’s ambassador in your city.

Qualifications:

  • Basic understanding of U.S. Politics and international development.
  • Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks while managing their work time efficiently.
  • Strong team player that loves to bring new ideas to the table.
  • Ability to demonstrate frequent independent judgment with decisiveness.
  • Excellent overall communication skills: oral, written, presentation.

Location: Nationwide (Telecommute Volunteer Role)

Salary: Unpaid

Duration: 6-months

Hours: 4-6 hours per week

Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start

Apply Now

Contact & Location

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(518) 437-4900
Email
career@albany.edu
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Science Library - G50
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222

CPD Service Hours

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M 8:30 - 5:00 10:00 - 4:00
T 8:30 - 5:00 10:00 - 4:00
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TH 8:30 - 5:00 10:00 - 4:00
F 8:30 - 5:00 10:00 - 4:00

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