Consultation: | Young Greens AGM 2021 |
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Agenda item: | G.5.2. YG Womxn Non-Portfolio Officer (x3) |
Proposer: | Roisin McCloskey (Ealing) |
Status: | Submitted |
Submitted: | 07/02/2021, 18:30 |
WXNPO2: Roisin McCloskey
Which role are you applying for?
- Which role are you applying for?:
- Young Greens Womxn Non-Portfolio Officer
Candidate Statement
As cliché as it may sound I have been looking for new and exciting ways to get involved in the party and joining the Young Green Womxn committee is the ideal opportunity both for me and members. I have a plethora of experience within politics and specifically the Green Party that provide me with the necessary skills for this role. I have been a member of the party coming up to 3 years and have been involved at a local level but have particularly enjoyed partaking in London Green and national events. However, this was just the tip of the iceberg (climate pun unintended). Over the past 6 months I have worked for the Green Party as a telephone fundraiser. This has allowed me to engage with members in each region of the country, understanding their experiences, taking notes for party improvement and use my persuasive skills to secure funding that has been vital for the local elections and future election campaigns. In this capacity, we recently did a student campaign, making sure students were on the correct membership plan, switching them to the correct plan if need be and encouraging their establishment of either a monthly or annual donation. I was also fortunate as a result of this job to attend the party's staff away day, which focused on how the party can become Westminster fit. This experience (which as a fixed term contract now nears to an end) has helped me to fully immerse myself in the party, to commit myself to the future success of the party and improve the member experience and engagement. I have gained invaluable knowledge and I am well informed of the workings of the party. This alongside my current undergraduate studies allow me to have both the practical experience and theoretical understanding for this role within the party. I am about to enter my third year of university studying Politics and International Relations so have a clear passion for politics. Although my political drive may be clear, my chosen dissertation topic on ecofeminism proves that I am committed to not only climate action but also providing a fairer society for all, especially all womxn. I am on track for a First Class Honours degree so have displayed not only my commitment to a task, but attention to detail and ability to deliver results. Within my university course I am also Course Representative, this responsibility has ensured I consult my fellow students, provide constructive feedback and present in a professional manner. All these experiences and factors combined demonstrate my commitment to the Green Party and exemplify how I would value this role, ensuring I deliver results for Young Green Womxn
Links
- Instagram:
- roisin.mcc
- Other links:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/roisinmccloskey
Self-identification
- Do you self-identify as belonging to this Liberation Group? (Yes/No/Unsure):
- Yes
- Local Party:
- Ealing