Dear Greens, Please join us tomorrow for our monthly meeting, this time at the Noe Valley Library: Time: Wed, June 22, 7-8:45 pm Location: Noe Valley Library Meeting Room, 451 Jersey Street (near 24th/Castro). Topic: Green Economics What would a Green Economy in San Francisco look like? Bring your ideas regarding the City's budget and pensions. While we're on the subject of Green, we'll discuss fundraising ideas for Terry Baum's campaign for Mayor--what can we do to raise the money needed for ballot access? All our meetings are open to the public and new members are most welcome! *===========================* Happy Pride! This weekend, come help out at the Green Party booth at Pride! Last year, we registered over 100 new Greens. This year, we'll register more, as well as collect signatures to help get Terry Baum on the ballot. If you can help out, please email us at cc@sfgreens.org. We need volunteers both Saturday and Sunday, from 9 am until 6 pm. Our booth will be on Larkin St, near Grove. *===========================* **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 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 at sfgreens.org. *=========================== Join our updated Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_62534706497&ap=1