Dear Greens, The leadership body of the SF Green Party is called the County Council. We are elected every 2 years in the primary election, and a new Council will be elected this June. If you're interested in helping to organize and build the Green Party, we encourage you to get involved and run for the office. Women, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and young adults are currently under-represented and are particularly encouraged to seek election. Duties include meeting once every month (in addition to regular monthly meetings) in order to make decisions and set the agenda for our monthly meetings. More info can be found in Article 3 of our bylaws, here: http://sfgreenparty.org/about-us/3-bylaws Details of how to run for County Council are posted on the SF Department of Elections' website: http://www.sfgov2.org/index.aspx?page=2949 (Click on "County Central Committee" information.) To run for County Council, you will need to get 20 signatures from other Greens between now and March 9. Our monthly meetings are a good place to introduce yourself and get signatures, so please pick up the paperwork before our next meeting on Feb 22. *===========================* Our monthly meeting is coming up next week, Feb 22, from 7-9 pm. The agenda and location will be set by our County Council this Wednesday, and will be posted on our website; go to http://sfgreenparty.org/ and click on events on the left column for details. *===========================* There is one event this week that should be of interest to Green Party members: a forum called "Which way forward?" sponsored by the SF 99% Coalition. It will be on Wed, Feb 22, from 7-9 pm at the Universalist Church on Franklin and Geary. For details, follow the link below: http://sfgreenparty.org/events2/event/OW8wcjlvcGN0M3RqaGpodG0yOHN2NnJrMDggOG... *===========================* **Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/volunteer coordinator** Part time independent contractor (1099) position Approximately 10 hrs/week, working from your home Earn $10-20/hr, based on commission The SF Green Party (SFGP) is seeking part-time contractors to help us raise money for voter outreach (primarily, booth fees and costs of our voter guide), as well as to help coordinate volunteers. *Duties*: * Raise funds for the SFGP by calling registered Green Party members in SF. This will include "cold calling" as well as contacting our previous donors. Lists will be provided. * Update the SFGP's database with phonebanking results, including people who wish to volunteer, have moved or changed phone numbers. * Provide information to members about current SFGP activities, including volunteer opportunities, events, and meetings. Coordinate members wishing to volunteer via follow-up phone calls and/or email. *Requirements*: * Prior phone canvassing experience (e.g., either volunteer or paid progressive work for a progressive campaign). * Knowledge of SFGP activities. The contractor must remain aware of upcoming tabling opportunities and meetings, as well as party strategy, in order to answer questions from members. * Professional and discreet with sensitive personal and financial information. Enthusiasm and strong personal communication skills are also necessary. * Personal values consistent with the Green Party's 10 Key Values: http://www.gp.org/tenkey.shtml * good access to a phone and computer. The contractor will use their own telephone to contact SFGP members from the voter file, and will solicit donations by credit card or check. The contractor will also coordinate members wishing to volunteer for SFGP activities. Results of phonebanking will be entered into an online database. The initial contract will be for 100 hrs of work (approximately 10 weeks), and may be extended depending on how successful the fundraising is. Pay will be commission-based: 50% of donations received, with a minimum rate of $10/hr and a maximum rate of $20/hr. The contractor will be responsible for all federal and state income and employment taxes, including self-employment taxes. This position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Women, people of color, LGBT persons, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We will interview qualified applicants after we review their resume. Please submit cover letter and CV to the SF Green Party county council, cc@sfgreens.org. *=========================== Join our updated Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_62534706497&ap=1 *=========================== To submit events for our newsletter, please email a short blurb to news@sfgreens.org. Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.