Regional Directors Program

High Gas Prices, Conflict in the Middle East, Global Warming…

It's Time to Kick the Oil Habit!

Get a free trip to Washington—help lead a national advocacy group and bring the energy security debate to your campus.

20/20 Vision is committed to engaging the public on how America's dependence on oil is undermining our security, environment, and economy. Our advocacy, media and web outreach campaigns bring these issues home to vast audiences across the country and activate tens of thousands of people each month.

An Opportunity of a lifetime…

20/20 Vision launched an innovative new program to create a student-led Regional Director's Council. 10-15 energetic participants from colleges and universities across the US will be chosen as Volunteer Regional Directors to come to Washington, D.C. in July of 2006 free of charge for an intensive week of hands-on training in non-profit advocacy and field organizing. During this one school-year term, participants will be our point of contact for a non-partisan debate on energy security policy and related issues on their campus.

Leadership, not internship

Unlike most internships, this is real work experience with a minimal time commitment. Instantly, you will become one of our top people in the field bringing new interest into the organization on the issues you care about. We understand that students like you are busy people and cannot always commit to a full-time internship. This promises to be fun and exciting leadership opportunity and you will learn skills that will benefit you in virtually every career track.

This website and the National Tour is just one campaign our current Regional Directors ran themselves.

Learn and use valuable skills

While in Washington, we will provide you with training from nationally recognized professionals and our seasoned staff at 20/20 Vision. You can expect to walk away with skills in the following areas:

Media relations
Community organizing
Organizational development
Issue advocacy

In addition, you will learn how to take the lead in producing a fully funded event on global energy security on your college campus. We will provide you with all of the necessary resources, several coalition partners, round-the-clock support, and top-notch, nationally renowned speakers for the events. Not only that, but you will be continuing to shape an exciting new program at an innovative advocacy organization in Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

A demonstrated commitment to global security, renewable energy, the environment, social justice or other progressive causes or ideals
Strong people skills, a passion for quality leadership, and the ability to multi-task
An ability to commit to a yearlong program that includes: promoting the organization year-round, attending regular event calls, reporting progress, and managing the project on campus
Current enrollment in a college or university
Experience in community organizing, political campaigns, or involvement in campus or local politics

Join us and help enact real change

Become a Regional Director for 20/20 Vision and turn your passion and enthusiasm into an agent for change in America. It's the opportunity you'll remember for a lifetime-work together with others to create a safer, cleaner future; build friendships you'll enjoy for years to come, and gain unique experience in non-profit advocacy. Energy security is one of the most challenging global issues of our times. Be a part of something big as we create a voice for all Americans in this vitally important public policy debate.

Application instructions

Submit an up-to-date resume complete with at least two references
Submit a two- to three-page writing sample

Application process

20/20 Vision is accepting applications until May 15th. Telephone interviews will be conducted beginning June 1st and we anticipate finalizing our decisions by mid-June, 2006. The training in Washington DC will coincide with our national event to be held in mid-July.

E-mail ryan@2020vision.org for more info »