Rachel Eager: Current Address: 1221 College Avenue, Apt. 5B, Bronx NY 10456
Rachel Eager: Current Address: 1221 College Avenue, Apt. 5B, Bronx NY 10456
Rachel Eager: Current Address: 1221 College Avenue, Apt. 5B, Bronx NY 10456
EDUCATION
Able to write clearly and concisely, listens attentively, accepts responsibility, works well with others, openly expresses ideas, negotiates/resolves
differences, manages conflict. Team player. Punctual. Highly organized. Has extensive recruitment, fundraising, and staff management experience.
Proficient in computer programs including Millennium, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, InDesign CS6, and Photoshop CS6. Skilled in operating
Windows, Macintosh, and Linux machines.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Citizen Outreach Director of Nonprofit | Environment New York, Fund for the Public Interest, New York NY | November 2015-February 2017
Recruited, hired, and managed a campaign staff of up to 50 people
Ensured campaign deadlines were being met in order to hit predetermined seasonal goals related to fundraising and
membership-building
Worked with partner organizations to utilize campaign tactics outside of canvassingpetition drives, coalition building, letter
writing, phone banks, media work, and press conferences
Lobbied state legislators, the Executive branch, New Yorks Congressional delegation and local officials
Built strong coalitions that engage new constituencies to advance advocacy work, including spearheading a coalition aimed at
achieving agricultural pesticide reform with a particular emphasis on pollinator die-off in the United States
Increased organizations media presence and name recognition through events, news releases and editorial board meetings,
along with improving the organizations online media presence
Oversaw the organizations fundraising with a focus on increasing income from foundations and through meetings with individual
donors
Personally fundraised over $50,000, signed up members, and built clout in NYC through canvassing to educate citizens about
campaigns and get them involved to achieve policy-level change
Oversaw administrative functions related to campaign goals, staff management, fundraising & membership development, and
general office management, including payroll and inventories
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Americorps Member | City Year New York, New York NY | May 2015-November 2015
Committed to service with a corps of assistant teachers who focused on education and mentorship in New York City public
schools
Became skilled in tutoring elementary school-aged children individually in 5th-grade ELA, ESL, and Mathematics to NYS
Common Core Standards
Maintained the organization of weekly lesson plans, educational activities and after-school programs
Tracked individual students educational progress and IEPsmade changes to IEPs as needed in coordination with lead teachers
Developed both interpersonal and professional skills related to elementary-level public education over the course of service
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Teacher's Assistant | Early Childhood Center, Sarah Lawrence College | February 2014-May 2015
Observed/supervised preschool-aged children during class hours
Facilitated daily art and cooking projects
Moderated social interactions, integrated appropriate involvement where necessary
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Copy Editor | The Phoenix, Sarah Lawrence College | September 2013-May 2015
Attained excellent writing, proofreading and copy-editing skills
Gained experience in editing and writing for school newspaper and web publication
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PUBLISHED
Coastal Advocates Urge Cuomo to Sink Port Ambrose LNG Project | The Indypendent, August 2015
Sarah Lawrence College Review vol. XXXIX | Sarah Lawrence College Review, May 2015
Students hold vigil for Freddie Gray | Sarah Lawrence Phoenix, May 2015
Nature is the hottest trend of 2015 | Sarah Lawrence Phoenix, April 2015
Frankie Cosmos makes our art school WILD | Sarah Lawrence Phoenix, November 2014
Get outside before the cold sets in| Sarah Lawrence Phoenix, September 2014
Collect Call From The Other Side (vol. 3) | The Cliffhanger, April 2014