[SFGP] Greenzine - Reminder: Holiday Party this Tues night

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Mon Dec 19 21:33:50 PST 2011


Dear Greens,

    This Tuesday, we'll hold our annual holiday party:

When: Tues, 12/20/11, 7 pm - late
Where: Barry Hermanson's house, 2467 28th Avenue (1/2 block from the
L-Taraval stop)

Potluck (optional: bring food, wine, or spirits; Barry will provide
some appetizers and homemade IPA)

$5-20 sliding scale donation requested, nobody turned away for lack
of funds.

This will be a fundraiser for the SFGP and to help retire Terry Baum's
campaign debt.  We'll be thanking Terry and her great campaign staff
and volunteers.

We will hold a silent auction, so come pick up some art!

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**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 at sfgreens.org.

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