Training Oppurtunity

New Organizing Institute

The mission of the New Organizaing Institute is:

To train and support a new generation of technology-enabled campaigners. To consolidate and disseminate knowledge gained in the field of political technology and online organizing. To conduct new research and post-campaign investigations that employ results-focused, systems thinking to make progressive campaigns and organizations more efficient.

The first Institute training with about 40 participants is mainly geared toward training online organizers for '06 political campaigns. This training is co-sponsored by MoveOn.org.

This intensive week-long training is modeled on EMILYs List's Campaign Corps' "Campaign Schools" a mixture of lectures, discussions, exercises plus a campaign simulation that takes place long into each night of the program. Graduates will be placed on 2006 progressive campaigns in key roles. After Election Day, they will help find participants another job, in the worlds of electoral politics, advocacy or charitable organizations.

Trainers will evaluate trainees' skills and progress throughout the week, deciding at the end who is ready to serve on a 2006 campaign. Positions will be arranged in advance with '06 campaigns, as well as some other progressive organizations and labor unions. The Institute will select exceptionally talented trainees, provide them with intensive training, and follow up with continued support throughout their early careers.

Their goal is to create a network of experienced online organizers and technologists committed to progressive values. In its first two years, the NOI hopes to inject hundreds of new, talented and trained online organizers and technologists into the job market - organizers who understand politics and people as well as the Internet and technology.

This program does not require you to have prior electoral campaign experience. However, they are looking for people who have demonstrated a commitment to progressive values in some form or fashion.

They are asking applicants to talk about leadership experience with campus or community organizations, prior internship or work experience, personal and/or political beliefs, and/or previous campaign or political experience.

NOI picks up the tab for training, pays for your travel to Washington DC before and after the training, free job placement assistance and continuing mentorship and support into your career. They are looking for recent college graduates - or people who are ready for a change in career and can uproot themselves onto a campaign for several months - who are passionate about progressive politics.

Campus or community leadership, or any kind of grassroots organizing experience, is a plus. Excellent writing skills and aptitude with Internet media or a technical background are required. Since campaigns are 24-7, you'd better have a strong work ethic. See the Trainee FAQ

NOI is also seeking trainers. They are accepting applications now for the February 24 - March 4, 2006 training.

The deadline for applications, resumes and letters of recommendation is December 31, 2005.

To complete the application process, you must ensure that two letters of recommendation are mailed or faxed to the New Organizing Institute. E-mail your resume within a week of applying to info@neworganizing.com. NOI also has plans for an advanced technology workshop in the Summer, 2006. http://neworganizing.com/index.html