Amnesty's Business & Human Rights Program is looking for new Corporate Action Network (CAN) Coordinators!

Are you passionate about corporate accountability for human rights? Have you been involved with CAN campaigns such as SHARE POWER, and are ready to take your activism to the next level? Apply to be a 2006/7 CAN Coordinator!

CAN Coordinators are a diverse, experienced, proactive group of volunteers who use their expertise and enthusiasm to lead local action on cutting edge business-related human rights issues. Coordinators will have the opportunity to shape the direction and success of AIUSA's corporate accountability work in their local area.

Through the recruitment and application process described below, we will select 10-15 CAN Coordinators to be trained and resourced to recruit, educate and mobilize local (city and/or statewide) AIUSA and NON-AI activists to take action on the cases provided by the program (with a focus on SHARE POWER), and to grow membership in CAN. CAN Coordinators will be selected based primarily on their experience with corporate accountability campaigning.

To learn more about our areas of work, including SHARE POWER, visit our site.

What type of commitment do Coordinators need to make?
  • Flexible time commitment, 6 months minimum.
  • Absorb autodidactic training materials provided and attend CAN Coordinator training (major associated costs covered by AIUSA). Date(s) TBA.
  • Understand and communicate key issues and message points developed by the program.
  • Plan and lead 6-10 activist events throughout the year, such as demonstrations, teach-ins, public presentations, small trainings, or workshops, and including at least one city or state-wide CAN training (with support from regional and national staff and volunteers).
  • Build local network of CAN activists by reaching out to Amnesty and NON-Amnesty groups and individuals. Liaison with AIUSA structures (national and regional staff, other volunteer leaders such as Student Area Coordinators and Area Coordinators).
  • Communicate with other CAN Coordinators in region to strategize and coordinate activism.
  • Communicate with BHR staff regularly regarding your activities, successes and challenges.
  • Participate in conference calls as required (2-4 per year).
What kind of support will Coordinators receive?
  • Training in program areas and organizing skills (print-based autodidactic materials plus annual in-person training event).
  • Outreach materials (action guides, AIUSA Activist Toolkit and Field Manual, program brochures, postcards, posters, stickers).
  • Access to occasional speaking tours, photo exhibits.
  • Support and technical assistance from BHR and Regional Office staff on an as-needed basis.
  • Coverage for relevant expenses (subject to approval).
What is the recruitment and selection process?
We will consider the following criteria in the selection process:
Check AIUSA activism, roles, network membership, especially experience with CAN and SHARE POWER
Check Other forms of activism and organizational membership, especially related to corporate accountability
Check Leadership and/or organizing experience
Check Work experience (part-time, full-time, including internships)
Check Experience/interest in learning about media, legislative work and training
Check Experience/interest in public speaking
Check Knowledge/experience of issues related to human rights and corporate accountability
Check Motivation/commitment to getting involved with this work
Check Commitment/availability (estimated 15-20 hours per month)
Check Geographic location
Check Diversity
Apply Today!
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Apply by filling in the application (PDF | MS Word) and emailing, mailing or faxing it to:
Amy O’Meara
aomeara@aiusa.org
Amnesty International Business & Human Rights
5 Penn Plaza, 16th Fl
New York, NY 10001
Fax: 212-627-1451

Please include contact information for 1-2 references, noting their relationship to you. Applications will be reviewed by BHR Program Staff and a committee of Volunteer Leaders, and selected respondents will be interviewed over the phone.