Thursday, December 4, 2008

Summit volunteer opportunity


Become a member of Mobilize.org’s The Constitutional Convention: Building Democracy 2.0 Summit Team

We are looking for individuals to work on an exciting civic engagement project, a Constitutional Convention for the 21st Century!

Mobilize.org’s The Constitutional Convention: Building Democracy 2.0 Summit, taking place January 9-11, 2009, in Philadelphia, will ask Millennials around the country to develop innovative ideas for harnessing the excitement and synergy that has emerged from the 2008 presidential election and the campaigns. Millennials will get a chance to discuss election best practices, weigh in on Mobilize.org’s theory of change, Democracy 2.0, and revisit the United States Constitution, engaging in a comprehensive discussion on the future of civic engagement.

Team members can generalize; working on all parts of the Democracy 2.0 campaign, or can request to work on specific pieces, including the following:

• Media Outreach
• Technology
• Public Relations and Communication
o Online and Real Time
• Event Logistics
o Recruiting Experts and Guest Speakers
o Creating Content for the event
o Working with potential participants
o Outreach with national partners
• Fundraising & Development

Number of Hours per Week: 10-20

Duration: Beginning now through January 20, 2009.

Qualifications:
• Experience with politics, communication, journalism, or student organizing preferred.
• Must be willing to commit to hours.
• Please contact Mobilize.org for more details.

Compensation: No monetary compensation, but opportunities to attend major event, meeting celebrities and elected officials. Great networking resource.

Contact Information: Please send a resume ATTN: Ana Maria Rodriguez at anamaria@mobilize.org. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 866.MOBILIZE.

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