Advocate

The Borgen Project fights for the underdog. We're the innovative, national campaign that is working to make poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy.

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Advocate

Position: Advocate

Location: Telecommute

Status: Volunteer

Duration: Minimum of 3 months

Hours: 4-6 hours per week

Function: Advocate for the world’s poor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend one (30-60 minute) national conference call every week (5PM PDT, 6PM MDT, 7PM CDT, 8PM EDT).

• Serve as an ambassador for the world's poor. Build awareness of the issues and ways people can help.

• Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.

• Represent The Borgen Project's in your city. Attend events and engage people in the cause.

• Contact congressional leaders in support of key poverty-reduction programs

DETAILS: Advocates operate independently from home and maintain contact with The Borgen Project's Seattle office. Advocates sign a 3-month contract. The position is volunteer based and is roughly 4-6 hours per week. Directors attend a conference call every Monday evening.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply, send your resume to hiring@borgenproject.org.