Application Guide

How to Apply for Trade Justice Organizer - Midwest Region

at Trade Justice Education Fund

🏢 About Trade Justice Education Fund

The Trade Justice Education Fund and Citizens Trade Campaign are unique for their grassroots focus on exposing the harms of corporate-driven trade deals and advocating for fair alternatives. Working here means joining a tight-knit team of activists dedicated to systemic change, with a strong emphasis on coalition-building and public education.

About This Role

As the Midwest Region Trade Justice Organizer, you'll lead efforts to educate and mobilize communities across the region, building local power to influence trade policy. Your work will directly impact campaigns against unfair trade agreements, training spokespeople and coordinating actions that amplify marginalized voices.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a virtual check-in with the national team, followed by cold calls to potential volunteers in the morning. Afternoon could involve preparing for a virtual educational presentation on trade policy, then debriefing with a local coalition partner. Evenings might include facilitating a training session for new spokespeople or updating your weekly report.

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🎯 Who Trade Justice Education Fund Is Looking For

  • A seasoned organizer with at least 3 years of experience in grassroots campaigns, including public speaking, volunteer recruitment, and event planning.
  • Comfortable with cold calling and meeting facilitation, with a track record of turning contacts into committed activists.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple events, reports, and deadlines without dropping the ball.
  • Passionate about trade justice and familiar with issues like NAFTA, USMCA, or WTO policies; multilingual skills (e.g., Spanish) are a plus for reaching diverse communities.

📝 Tips for Applying to Trade Justice Education Fund

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Tailor your resume to highlight specific organizing campaigns you've led, including metrics like number of volunteers recruited or events organized.

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In your cover letter, mention any experience with trade justice issues or related fields like environmental justice, labor rights, or fair trade.

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Demonstrate your ability to work remotely by describing past remote organizing or collaboration across time zones.

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Show your budget management skills by noting any experience tracking expenses or reporting on grant deliverables.

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Include a sample of a presentation or training material you've created to showcase your communication style.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Explain why trade justice matters to you personally, connecting your values to the mission of the Trade Justice Education Fund.', 'Highlight your experience organizing in the Midwest or similar regions, emphasizing your understanding of local political landscapes.', "Provide concrete examples of how you've recruited and trained volunteers, turning them into effective advocates.", 'Mention your ability to work collaboratively with national coordinators and report regularly on progress.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review the Trade Justice Education Fund's website and recent campaigns, especially any focused on the Midwest.
  • → Read up on current trade policy debates, such as the USMCA review or proposed trade deals with China or the EU.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key coalition partners like labor unions, environmental groups, and fair trade organizations.
  • → Look into the organization's past annual reports or blog posts to understand their messaging and priorities.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you organized a public event or demonstration; what were the outcomes and challenges?
2 How do you approach cold calling and building relationships with potential volunteers or coalition partners?
3 What trade justice issues are most pressing in the Midwest right now, and how would you address them?
4 How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple campaigns and deadlines?
5 Give an example of how you've worked within a budget and tracked your activities for reporting.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic cover letter that doesn't mention trade justice or the specific region; it will stand out as unfocused.
  • Avoid downplaying the importance of cold calling or volunteer recruitment—these are core duties, not optional extras.
  • Don't neglect to proofread for typos or formatting errors, as the job requires extreme attention to detail.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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