Want to be more involved in your community? Or work harder for social justice in Minnesota?  Become a JRLC District Leader.  

The objective of being a JRLC District Leader is to build, strengthen, and help mobilize the JRLC network in your senate district to promote social justice and the common good of all Minnesotans, as reflected in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. District co-Leaders are encouraged.

What are the responsibilities involved with becoming a District Leader for JRLC?

General

• Organize JRLC advocacy within Senate District, including calling and writing legislators and JRLC advocates, writing letters to local newspapers, and promoting JRLC events
• Expand and maintain contacts with JRLC advocates in your senate district
• Read and respond appropriately to JRLC E-Xpress and District Leader newsletters
• Participate in District Leader Trainings (no more than two expected per year)
• Host an interfaith forum each year in your district; recruit for and promote forum
• Edit JRLC editorial pieces and forward to local media
• Participate in JRLC social media: be a fan on Facebook, read blog, and follow on Twitter
• Assist JRLC in soliciting individual and congregational membership donations

Day on the Hill

• Promote and recruit delegation to attend JRLC’s Day on the Hill
• Coordinate face-to-face meetings with state senator and house members for Day on the Hill
• Lead district table conversation at Day on the Hill with guidance from JRLC staff
• Participate in Day on the Hill training or webinar for District Leaders. At your convenience, we will have multiple dates for you to select a date to participate.

Post-Session

• Encourage JRLC advocate participation in year-end evaluation survey
• Complete year-end survey on your district leader role in the campaign, reporting on district activity and providing reflections on the year
• Participate in efforts to incorporate more localized input into future JRLC Legislative Goals

Do I have to do this alone, or will I receive support and resources to help me through?

District Leaders will receive supportive resources and materials each Legislative Session including:

• Weekly e-newsletters and our e-advocacy alerts
• JRLC Bulletin inserts, postcards, and other advocacy materials
• Issue papers, updates, information, and sample letters to the editor
• Access to JRLC advocate contact information (phone and email address) in your district
• Opportunities for regional trainings and/or webinars (JRLC staff are willing to travel)

How much time does all of this take?

Each District will be different.  However, each legislative year, you can approximate to spend time on the following activities:

• Initial coordinating activities (approximately 6-12 hours, usually in the summer and fall)
• Day on the Hill Responsibilities (12-20 hours, including time spent at DOH)
• Training Activities (1-3 hours)
• General Advocacy Activities (Average of 2 hours/week)
• District Leader commitment is two years; recruiting your replacement or a renewal of commitment is requested

For more information about becoming a District Leader with JRLC, contact Alison Killeen.

Download a PDF of the JRLC District Leader Description.