Position: Temporary Online Store Holiday Helpers

Employment Dates: November 5th 2008 through December 23rd or Jan 5th 2009, with the possibility of starting with limited hours sooner.

Salary: : $11/per hour

Work Schedule: 9-5 at least 2 days a week or 4-8 5 days a week, flexible schedule desired.

Global Exchange is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political and social justice. For more information about our work visit www.globalexchange.org .

The Global Exchange Online Store is a Fair Trade retailer that ships gift items directly to consumers through the mail. The Global Exchange Online Store generates income for thousands of artisans and their families in over 40 countries, by operating according to Fair Trade Criteria. For more information about the Global Exchange Online Store visit www.globalexchangestore.org .

We are looking for a few enthusiastic, hard working individuals to work in our not-for-profit Online Fair Trade Store warehouse in San Francisco's Mission District during the 2008 holiday season. This position requires a self-motivated person with an interest in Fair Trade and socially conscious business that is able to work well in a team and warehouse environment.

Primary responsibilities include:

About Global Exchange

Global Exchange is an international nonprofit human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world. We envision a people centered globalization that values the rights of workers and the health of the planet; that prioritizes international collaboration as central to insuring peace; and that aims to create a local, green economy designed to embrace the diversity of our communities. Our programs include Reality Tours to both U.S. and international destinations; a Fair Trade program (including four retail stores); a Public Education program producing events, such as the Green Festival, articles and publications. Our campaigns are designed to influence US policy; both corporate and governmental, around issues such as trade policy and immigration, child labor, democracy, peace, freedom from oil and the new local green economy.

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years fundraising (including major giving) experience; Staff management and leadership a plus
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, creative and organized; detail-oriented
• Ability to take initiative; work independently as well as able to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility; ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Dedicated interest in human rights and social justice work;
• Ability to travel

• Managing a major gifts program raising $700,000+ from current donors and prospects.
• Developing and implementing an annual individual giving action plan and maintaining systematic computer and hard files for each donor.
• Overseeing and implementing regular correspondence with all major donors (including meetings, special events, lunches, house parties, phone calls, donor media packets, donor reports, etc.).
• Managing annual major donor event, "Human Rights Awards" including supervision of dinner committee, team of staff, interns and consultants; and other major donor events, giving "clubs"; Attends key community events.
• Developing and implementing a successful prospecting/donor outreach plan targeting New York and Los Angeles (and other targets as appropriate).
• Staffing the board of director's Planned Giving/Endowment Committee and implementing a planned giving strategy.
• Partnering with Membership coordinator to elevate higher membership level gifts
• Managing and deepen our Global Exchange Monthly Sustainer program, (GEMS) in collaboration with the Membership Coordinator.
• Writing/coordinating with a consultant 4 annual appeals and managing an acquisition strategy.
• Strategic organizational leader: working with campaigners to develop donor savvy campaign materials and pitches; leadership role in strategic development of organization and department of development.

This is a full time, salaried position. This position pays $40-45,000 DOE, with full medical and dental benefits. Global Exchange is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. People of Color, differently-abled people and LGBT persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send cover letter, a full resume, references, and one additional page concretely answering to the following questions to:

Major Gifts Officer Search Committee, Global Exchange, 2017 Mission St., Suite 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94110.

**No phone calls/email/fax inquiries or applications will be accepted.

The deadline for applications is October 27, 2008.

In your cover letter or attached, please include responses to the following questions:

1. Please describe your commitment to social change.
2. Please explain how your job related skills lend themselves to this position. And/or how your life experience and life values can help you fill this position successfully.
3. Briefly highlight any other aspects you would like to mention about your suitability for this position.