The Georgia Public Interest Research Group (Georgia PIRG) is a statewide, multi-issue public interest advocacy organization that works on behalf of Georgia's citizens to stand up to powerful interests and fight threats to public health, consumer well-being and our democracy. We were founded in 1972 and have more than two thousand members. We employ the time-tested tools of investigative research, media attention, grassroots organizing, advocacy and litigation to deliver consistent, results-oriented public interest activism and to achieve concrete and lasting political change on the state level. We are also part of the federation of state PIRGs, U.S. PIRG, which allows us to have a voice in Washington, D.C., coordinate on regional and national efforts, and share policy and strategy ideas from state to state.
Georgia PIRG is seeking a Public Interest Advocate. The mission of our program is to stand up to powerful special interests on issues to protect public health, stop identity theft, expand public transportation options, fight political corruption, provide safe and affordable prescription drugs, and strengthen voting rights. Consider this,consumers comprise the largest interest group in the economy, affecting and affected by almost every public and private economic decision. If consumers are offered inferior products, if prices are exorbitant, if drugs are unsafe or worthless, or if consumers are unable to make informed choices, then their dollars are wasted, and their health and safety may be threatened.
