Ohio Citizen Action is seeking to fill the position of Toledo Area Director. Ohio Citizen Action campaigns on issues ranging from public health and the environment to utility and insurance rates. Founded in 1975, Ohio Citizen Action is independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit. It is the largest organization of its kind in the nation, and was recently cited as one of the 100 best nonprofit organizations to work for in the United States. The current campaign focuses on preventing beryllium exposure to workers at the Brush-Wellman plant in Elmore and to the residents in the surrounding community.
Beryllium is a toxic metal which can cause an incurable lung disease.
The director involves Ohio Citizen Action s members and coalition partners in campaigns, works with the media, coordinates activities with other offices around the state, and directs local research necessary for the campaign. The director is also responsible for meeting an annual local fundraising goal. Master's in community development or environmental studies a plus. Excellent public speaking and writing abilities and fundraising experience required. Ability to motivate and train staff and volunteers, and to learn new issue and policy areas.