The Borgen Project

Mission Statement: The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nation on earth should be doing more to address global poverty. We’re the innovative, national campaign that is working to make poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy. HISTORY In 1999, while working as a young volunteer in refugee camps during the Kosovo War and genocide, Clint Borgen recognized the need for an organization that could focus U.S. political attention on extreme poverty. In 2003, after graduating from Washington State University and interning at the United Nations, Borgen began developing the organization. In need of startup funding, Borgen took a job living on a fishing vessel docked in Dutch Harbor, Alaska (the same location as “The Deadliest Catch”). From humble beginnings in one of the most remote regions of the world, The Borgen Project was born. One man with a laptop and a budget that came from his Alaska paychecks has evolved into a national campaign with volunteers operating in 839 U.S. cities.

Regional Director Location: Nationwide (Telecommute Volunteer Role) Salary: Unpaid Duration: 6-months Hours: 4-6 hours per week Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start You don’t need to be a lobbyist to help influence foreign policy. As a Regional Director, you’ll serve as a Borgen Project Ambassador in your city – mobilizing your friends, family and colleagues to contact Congress in support of key poverty reduction legislation. Key Responsibilities: Meet with local congressional leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for the world’s poor. Mobilize people in your community to contact their congressional leaders to support poverty reduction legislation. Manage and implement fundraising campaigns. Build a network of people engaged in the cause. Serve as The Borgen Project’s ambassador in your city. Qualifications: Basic understanding of U.S. Politics and international development. Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks while managing their work time efficiently. Strong team player that loves to bring new ideas to the table. Ability to demonstrate frequent independent judgment with decisiveness. Excellent overall communication skills: oral, written, presentation. How to Apply: To apply, send your resume to hr@borgenproject.org