[SFGP] Greenzine - want to join the County Council?

[Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly]

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.

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    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.

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    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/OW8wcjlvcGN0M3RqaGpodG0yOHN2NnJrMDggOG51ZjNhajZ2M2UxNW40a282bGtka2tndWdAZw/1?start=1329361200&end=1329368400

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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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Join our updated Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_62534706497&ap=1

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news at sfgreens.org.  Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.