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Hill staff, be sure to honor one of our fellow fallen staffers Gabe Zimmerman:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Staffers-Honor-Gabe-Zimmerman/124599134272254
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JOBS:
Southwest Democrat is seeking a Staff Assistant. Responsibilities include managing the front desk and greeting visitors. Daily tasks include answering telephones, conducting and organizing tours, processing flag requests, assisting a busy legislative staff, and serving as intern coordinator. Applicants should be detail-oriented professionals with strong organizational skills and writing abilities, positive attitudes and pride in work product. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to demstaffassistant@gmail.com. Absolutely no phone calls, e-mails or walk-ins, please.
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Job Title: Executive Director, Color of Change (Bay Area)
Overview
ColorOfChange.org is hiring a new Executive Director to oversee all aspects of the organization’s work. Founded in 2005 in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, ColorOfChange.org has since become one of the preeminent organizations in the U.S. working to amplify the voices of Black people and our allies. Our work covers a wide range of issues, including inequities in the criminal justice system, racism in the media, and the Gulf Coast rebuilding process. Through online and offline tactics, our campaigns activate hundreds of thousands of people, achieve concrete impacts, and are covered widely in the mainstream and alternative press. We are a nimble, impactful organization looking for a dynamic leader to take our efforts to the next level. This position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Position Responsibilities
* Drive all aspects of organizational strategy and implementation
* Manage a team of three, including overseeing workload and conducting regular evaluations
* Oversee hiring of new team members and consultants
* Identify and evaluate new campaign opportunities
* Oversee planning and execution of all campaigns
* Review and improve organizational systems
* Make presentations on behalf of the organization to partners and funders
* Lead fundraising efforts including creation of grant proposals and reports
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial thinker who is detail-oriented, well organized, and politically savvy. He or she should have exceptional written and verbal communicator and be able to alternate regularly from thinking big-picture to managing implementation. Self-confidence is critical, as is being able to work well with other confident individuals on the team and in partner organizations. While our initial search will focus on individuals with a background in grassroots organizing and political strategy, we will also consider applicants from other fields who have the necessary skills and experience. This position will be based in the Bay Area.
Must Haves
* At least 5 years of management experience, with demonstrated ability to lead a team, coordinate with partners, and make concrete impacts
* Excellent written communication, research, and organizational skills
* The ability to work well under pressure and handle several projects at one time
* A commitment to social and racial justice and the empowerment of everyday people to participate more deeply in the political process
Positives
* Direct experience doing political or social organizing
* A demonstrated sense of what makes for a good grassroots organizing campaign
* An understanding of Internet-based organizing and Web technologies
* Familiarity with the legislative and electoral process and political media
* Be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or be willing to relocate
Compensation
Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and includes full health benefits.
Application Process
Interested applicants should email jobs@colorofchange.org with a resume, cover letter, and 3-page writing sample, ideally related to organizing or political work if possible.
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This job is based in Rhode Island!
Active Rhode Island Congressional office is seeking an experienced press secretary to handle daily media inquiries; write press releases, opinion pieces and web and social media content; work closely with legislative staff to effectively message policy issues; and plan and manage events. Qualified candidates should possess on-the-record experience, an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and excellent oral and written communications skills. This position is based in Rhode Island.
Please send a cover letter, resume and two writing samples to Kristin.Nicholson@mail.house.gov. No calls or drop-bys, please.
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http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whoweare/jobs/available-positions
Oxfam Novib is looking for a Policy & Advocacy Advisor who, together with us and many others, wants to work towards creating a just world without poverty.
Around the world people are fighting for their right to a decent livelihood. Oxfam Novib supports them in this. We support projects, strengthen local organizations and campaign for just policies. We do so locally and internationally because poverty and injustice are global problems and are related to unjust economic and political relationships. That is why we work together with Oxfam International.
Policy & Advocacy Advisor
40 hours/week
Period: 1 year (starting date 1 april 2011)
Location: Afghanistan (Kabul), single posting
In Afghanistan, two Oxfam affiliates have programming in-country: Oxfam Novib and Oxfam GB. Oxfam Novib supports about 16 Afghan civil society organisations who engage in a range of rural development, human rights, peace building and humanitarian activities. Oxfam GB supports rural livelihoods and humanitarian work in the centre, south and north of the country. Oxfam International is regarded as one of the leading policy and advocacy organizations in Afghanistan. 40 hours/week
Period: 1 year (starting date 1 april 2011)
Location: Afghanistan (Kabul), single posting
In 2005 Oxfam affiliates jointly established an Oxfam International (OI) policy and advocacy programme in Afghanistan. We have sought to achieve policy change in a range of areas in order to reduce poverty, promote rural development, reconstruction and stability. OI has produced comprehensive briefing papers advocating for: stronger arms controls; greater resources for and reform of the education system; trade policies which support poverty reduction; greater support for community peace building; action on key priorities, including sub-national governance reform and agriculture; and increased and more effective international assistance to the country. OI has also pressed for greater protection for civilians in the course of military operations, improved civil-military coordination, and for greater support for the poor and vulnerable, including refugees, displaced people and those suffering from humanitarian disaster. The framework for current work is the two year OI Rights in Crisis (RiC) campaign through which we will draw international attention to the right to protection and the right to assistance of people in need, build on past advocacy work, as well as calling for policy change and action on the longer-term issues of peace and development. Media and communications is an important dimension of the campaign.
Purpose of the position
To analyse the national/regional political, and socio-economic and humanitarian context and developments in Afghanistan. With a view on the Rights in Crisis campaigning and lobby agendas, identify external national, regional and global “decision-makers” to adopt and implement the policy positions of Oxfam and partners. To assist/advise partner organizations in developing their lobby, advocacy and campaigning activities.
General
- To develop, update, lead on implementation and monitor the Oxfam International Rights in Crisis campaign in Afghanistan, which concentrates on issues of protection, assistance and peace building. To ensure sign-off by the affiliates involved. To act as an Oxfam Lead on Lobby and Advocacy;
- To undertake and oversee research and to contribute to regular analytical reports, sitreps and other communication on relevant political/economic developments in Afghanistan, the region and globally, and on advocacy/campaigning efforts of Oxfam and its counterparts to internal and external stakeholders;
- To produce accurate and persuasive briefing papers and research reports;
- To ensure Rights in Crisis projects and activities are in line with Southern campaigning principles and are relevant to Oxfam’s ambition to be a global campaigning force on Rights in Crisis;
- To contribute to Oxfam annual and/or quarterly planning and reporting to meeting Rights in Crisis objectives;
- To represent Oxfam to external policy and/or media stakeholders;
- To take steps to promote greater opportunities for Afghan voices to be heard. To facilitate capacity building and involvement of all Oxfam partners in research, analysis, policy development and advocacy.
- To proactively gather and analyze information related to the specified focus of lobby work in Afghanistan, the region and globally;
- To act as focal point on behalf of OI team and to lead, design, co-ordinate and monitor the Oxfam humanitarian policy and advocacy strategy and activities at country, regional and global level in collaboration with other Oxfams and partners;
- To develop and contribute to joint advocacy and lobby efforts before, during and after a crisis, and in line with Oxfam agreed standards and the Rights in Crisis policy framework with potentially global impact;
- To build relationships with relevant government and UN officials and with other relevant stakeholders including international and local NGOs.
Internal:
- With the Oxfam Novib Country Director, as line manager, addressing issues related to overall tasks;
- With sector specialists and programme officers of the field office and other relevant staff with other Oxfams, at HQ (specifically lobby staff) and within OI, regarding safeguarding content coherence between the country programme and general OI policies;
- With other Oxfam affiliates, to liaise in developing joint policy lines and positions
- Coordinate with the Rights in Crisis ART;
- Coordinate with the Rights in Crisis Campaigns Management Team via the ON representative (Aim 3 Programme Manager).
- With stakeholders such as international organizations, and local and international civil society organizations, to advocate and keep them informed regarding policy positions;
- With (inter)national politicians, civil servants, business representatives, press, and people interested, to inform on the policy positions and create and increase a support-base;
- When appropriate and time allowing, with capacity building and training institutes and consultants for capacity strengthening of partners.
- Experience of policy and advocacy work at local, national and international levels (E);
- Experience of complex, multi dimensional policy environments preferably wihtin larger NGOs(E);
- Experience of post conflict environments (D);
- Understanding and experience of Afghanistan’s complex and evolving political and development situation (D);
- Knowledge and understanding of protection issues, humanitarian assistance, food security, aid effectiveness, and peace and security concerns (D);
- Experience of managing a complex programme with several different projects and ability to engage in innovative and strategic thinking (E);
- Excellent research, analysis and report writing skills (E);
- Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of actors and audiences (E);
- Ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders at a number of different levels (E);
- Ability to manage a team, work as part of a team and be able to self manage (E);
- Ability to prioritise key issues and analyse their impact on the policy environment (E);
- Experience of managing others to produce research and analysis outputs (D);
- Ability to travel both nationally and internationally (E);
- Proven commitment to development or humanitarian affairs (E);
- Flexibility to work in a challenging and pressurised environment (E);
- Knowledge of Dari and / or Pashto (D).
Salary indication.
This is a new job within the Oxfam Novib salary structure. In the first quarter of 2011 the scaling will be set according to our system. Till that time we offer a maximum salary of € 3.941,-, scale 9 excl. holiday fee, according to CLA. Additional expat allowances will be offered.
Application
Are you interested? Send your application with reference number 5-0010 to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl, before January 13, 2011. Further information about the job can be obtained from Anjo van Toorn, head of the South Asia bureau, 070-3421765. For information about the procedure you can contact Stijn Sas, HR Consultant, tel. 070-3421852.
JOB: Web Strategist for The Opportunity Agenda in NY, NY
Jan 07 01:53PM -0800 ^
The Opportunity Agenda, located in New York City, is looking for a web
strategist to build and maintain their online presence. Description
below. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest,
resume, and writing sample to jobs@opportunityagenda.org, including
Web Strategist in the subject line.
Katie
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Description of Position
The web strategist is responsible for determining the online strategy
and maintaining all online operations for The Opportunity Agenda. The
web strategist reports to the Communications Director.
Responsibilities include:
Website
* Maintains and develops the organization’s website, keeping it up
to date and dynamic.
* Plans and oversees the redesign of the organization’s website,
www.opportunityagenda.org; provides ongoing maintenance for site.
* Builds and maintains project-based websites, web areas, and the
organization’s blog.
* Builds and maintains social networking presence, including
through YouTube and Facebook.
* Manages relationships with web vendors and consultants.
Database/Content Management Systems
* Possesses familiarity and facility with DRUPAL and CIVICRM-based
CRM systems or their equivalents.
Technical Support and Assistance
* Possesses knowledge and experience with MAC and PC technology.
* Provides video and production assistance at events.
Online Advocacy
* Determines and executes the web strategy for The Opportunity
Agenda’s diverse program areas including Economic Opportunity,
Immigration, Reproductive Justice, LGBT and Racial Equity, and Black
Male Achievement.
* Maintains the organization’s online presence and effectiveness.
* Monitors online social justice and progressive activism to
determine opportunities for engagement and identify potential
partnerships and strategies.
* Monitors and devises strategies to increase the organization’s
online growth.
* Schedules, composes, and sends the organization’s e-newsletters
and e-blasts.
* Advises the organization on best practices and state of the art
online techniques
* Develops and implements mechanisms to evaluate the
organization’s online presence.
Advising Partners and Capacity Building
* Advises partner organizations on developing and adopting online
strategies.
* Develops and presents trainings on online strategies for partner
groups.
* Represents the organization at events and trainings.
Administrative/Internal Communications Needs
* Assists in recruiting and managing consultants and interns.
* Provides internal training on basic web strategies and blogging.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor’s degree in web strategy, communications, or equivalent
experience and skill set.
* A minimum five years combined experience in Internet
communications systems, and communications strategy, with some
exposure to the nonprofit sector.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Knowledge of website design and maintenance.
* Experience in the strategic use of social media.
* Familiar with content management systems such as Drupal and
CiviCRM-based constituent relationship management (CRM) systems or
their equivalents.
* Knowledge and experience with MAC and PC technology.
* Knowledge and experience with social networking media.
* Ability to create, manage, and monitor web tools and strategies.
* Ability to create PowerPoint and other presentations using state
of the art technology and techniques.
* Excellent written and verbal communications.
* Excellent basic online research skills.
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with
diverse audiences and organizational partners.
* Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks
and meet deadlines.
* Commitment to social justice and strong working knowledge of
social justice issues and organizations.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and within a
team.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
* Spanish language skills a plus.
* A sense of humor.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY AGENDA:
The Opportunity Agenda was founded in 2004 with the mission of
building the national will to expand opportunity in America. Focused
on moving hearts, minds and policy over time, the organization works
with social justice groups, leaders, and movements to advance
solutions that expand opportunity for everyone. Through active
partnerships, The Opportunity Agenda synthesizes and translates
research on barriers to opportunity and corresponding solutions; uses
communications and media to understand and influence public opinion;
and identifies and advocates for policies that improve people’s
lives. To learn more about The Opportunity Agenda, go to our website
at www.opportunityagenda.org.
The Opportunity Agenda, a project of Tides Center, is an equal
opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from
women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural
individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated
against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity,
age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender
identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or
conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related
conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that
qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application
process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of
application.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The salary range for this position will be determined based on
experience and skills. Medical and dental insurance provided as well
as short-term disability, flexible spending, and 403(b) accounts.
Generous vacation package.
LOCATION: New York, NY
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and writing
sample to jobs@opportunityagenda.org, including Web Strategist in the
subject line.
No phone calls, please.
SEIU Hiring Communications Coordinator for Hispanic Media/Washington D.C.
Jan 07 07:10PM -0800 ^
SEIU JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Communications Coordinator for Hispanic Media /
Washington D.C.
To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to :
resumes@seiu.catsone.com
Purpose:
Directs strategy and manages media relations for positioning SEIU
members, campaigns and leaders in Hispanic media outlets. Builds
relationships with International and local union communications staff
and leaders to develop and coordinate public relations, media
relations and general communications support for outreach to Hispanic
media.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (Any one position may not include all of the
specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a
general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a
total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by
employees in the classification.)
· Manages strategy and outreach to generate positive Hispanic
media coverage of the union’s members, goals and campaigns.
· Initiates and develops working relationships with Hispanic
media journalists.
· Coordinates with lead communications staffers on Issue
Campaigns and on Strength and Growth Campaigns to frame and craft
campaign messages that will resonate with Hispanic audiences.
· Coordinates with the various divisions and programs of the
union to develop stories to pitch to Hispanic media outlets.
· Conducts spokesperson training for SEIU members, leaders and
allies in relation to interviews with Hispanic media.
· Manages campaign event communications – strategy, message,
look and feel, materials, marketing, media outreach, event flow and
agenda.
· Oversees work of communicators within locals to ensure high
quality standards, best practices, and consistency of message in
relation to outreach to Hispanic media.
· Manages targeting and placement of paid advertisements in
Hispanic media to support various campaigns and political action.
· Provides background briefings for International and Local
Union Officers, field staff and union members.
· Performs other duties as required to assist the
International Union.
Contacts:
Must be able to represent the International Union with local leaders,
members, staff, and outside organizations utilizing independent
judgment and a high level of professionalism.
Interfaces with high level organizational and external contacts,
including:
· SEIU members, officers, division leadership, International
senior staff, project and program managers, field, political, and
organizing directors, local union officers and staff.
· External: news media, politicians, government officials,
partners and allies.
· Vendors: design and production companies, consultants,
pollsters, freelancers, video and multi-media producers, advertising
agencies.
Ensures that sophisticated choices are made about appropriate vendors
and support services.
Direction and Decision Making:
Reports to the Managing Director of Communications and works with
extreme independence.
· Must have demonstrated ability to manage own work and work
of others with light supervision.
· Requires a high level of judgment and ability to take
initiative and work independently.
· Must use a high level of judgment and discretion in all
areas of work. Must maintain a high level of confidentiality in
handling SEIU affairs.
· Must be able to work with International and local union
elected leaders and senior staff in complex and sometimes politically
sensitive situations.
· Must be able to act and organize time with extreme
independence.
· Must be able to handle multiple “priority” projects
simultaneously and set and meet deadlines.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in communications or related field. Five to eight
years of related work experience or a combination of education and
experience that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and
abilities:
· Fluency in Spanish required (verbal and written).
· Excellent writing, verbal, and analytical skills.
· Experience developing relationships with journalists and
placing stories in U.S. Hispanic media outlets.
· Thorough knowledge of community-based news organizations in
the United States.
· Thorough knowledge of print, broadcast and electronic media
systems.
· Thorough knowledge of media relations and public relations
strategies.
· Knowledge of unions or other advocacy organizations.
· Skill in the use of online public relations management
software.
· Skill in the use of personal computer including Microsoft
Office Suite.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting, but job may require
work in the field or in other settings to perform the tasks required
to complete assignments. Must be available for frequent travel with
overnight stays. Long and irregular hours.
JOB: New Media Intern at Fission Strategy, Washington, DC
Jan 07 10:18AM -0600 ^
JOB: New Media Intern at Fission Strategy, Washington, DC
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and duration: Starting January 2010; 15-30 hours per week
Salary: This internship is unpaid. Academic credit may be available
depending on your institution’s requirements.
*Application Deadline: *Tuesday, January 11
Fission Strategy helps social causes harness social media for social good.
We specialize in delivering social media and mobile-driven strategies for
nonprofits and foundations. We also offer custom website and web
application development. We have a small, fun crew that stays in touch
throughout the workday on Yammer, Skype, email, and IM. Our clients are
fantastic (http://fissionstrategy.com/clients/) and the projects are
exciting. We are a "virtual" company -- our team is spread out across the
US, with one hub in Washington, DC.
Position overview: Fission strategy seeks a New Media Intern to provide
support in the development and implementation of online outreach and
advocacy campaigns. This position will provide the opportunity to work with
a broad variety of non-profit organizations on a range of issues. Interns
will get direct, hands-on experience with online campaigning and have the
opportunity to assist in web development, design, and operations projects.
Responsibilities may include: implementing social media outreach campaigns,
monitoring and evaluating client social media campaigns, and researching
emerging new media tools and trends. Academic credit may be available for
this position depending on your institution’s requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Very tech-savvy, with the ability to quickly learn online software
- Strong research skills
- Proven interest in new media and social media trends and tools and
familiarity with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social networks
- Demonstrated interest in progressive issue advocacy
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with online organizing practices, including social network
and blogger outreach.
- Competence in HTML, CSS, PHP, Java or related languages.
- Familiarity with Democracy in Action or similar program (Blue State
Digital, Convio, ActionKit, etc.).
- Experience in online or grassroots organizing for nonprofit and/or
political campaigns.
- Previous media or web administration experience.
- Familiarity with online advertising, including blog ads, traditional
banner advertising, Facebook advertising, and search engine marketing.
- Data collection and analysis skills, proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Google Analytics.
- Comfort with image manipulation and video editing and production.
- Ability to write compelling email copy, with an understanding of what
makes some emails more effective at generating action than others.
Candidates must be reliable and willing to commit for 3 months or more. The
ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have a strong work ethic, be willing
to learn, and be excited about the opportunities new media provide to
support advocacy campaigns. Candidates must have their own laptop, and be
comfortable working independently.
To Apply: Email internship@fissionstrategy.com with your name and
“Application: New Media Intern” in the subject line. Attach your resume and
cover letter. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community and
others are strongly encouraged to apply.
Political Writers Wanted
Jan 06 09:05PM -0800 ^
A political website that is about to launch is seeking submissions by
under-30 writers about issues of youth involvement and public policy.
Looking for unique youth perspective on the issues that currently face
the United States of America. We are seeking submissions from people
from "all walks of life" in hopes of forwarding the dialogue and
bringing issues that effect young people into the fore. Do you think
your up to the challenge?
A few stipulations:
* Keep is short - 500 words should do but if you happen to go over
it's no problem (never more than 1000).
* Insightful - The same old issues and perspectives are boring, if
you have a unique issue to discuss that effects you or your community
please do.
* Sources - Cite them when you can
* Avoid pith and personal attacks - Don't be a smart ass and don't
attack character
All submissions that fit these guidleines are welcome. Please include
your name, town, e-mail, phone number, and college (if applicable). We
will let you know if your submission is going to published in advance
and there will be no compensation for any articles.
Please e-mail all submissions to: wtpnews@gmail.com
Thanks
Executive Director, Color of Change (Bay Area)
Jan 07 09:05AM -0800 ^
Job Title: Executive Director, Color of Change (Bay Area)
Overview
ColorOfChange.org is hiring a new Executive Director to oversee all
aspects of the organization’s work. Founded in 2005 in the wake of
Hurricane Katrina, ColorOfChange.org has since become one of the
preeminent organizations in the U.S. working to amplify the voices of
Black people and our allies. Our work covers a wide range of issues,
including inequities in the criminal justice system, racism in the
media, and the Gulf Coast rebuilding process. Through online and
offline tactics, our campaigns activate hundreds of thousands of
people, achieve concrete impacts, and are covered widely in the
mainstream and alternative press. We are a nimble, impactful
organization looking for a dynamic leader to take our efforts to the
next level. This position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Position Responsibilities
* Drive all aspects of organizational strategy and implementation
* Manage a team of three, including overseeing workload and
conducting regular evaluations
* Oversee hiring of new team members and consultants
* Identify and evaluate new campaign opportunities
* Oversee planning and execution of all campaigns
* Review and improve organizational systems
* Make presentations on behalf of the organization to partners and
funders
* Lead fundraising efforts including creation of grant proposals
and reports
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial thinker who is detail-
oriented, well organized, and politically savvy. He or she should have
exceptional written and verbal communicator and be able to alternate
regularly from thinking big-picture to managing implementation. Self-
confidence is critical, as is being able to work well with other
confident individuals on the team and in partner organizations. While
our initial search will focus on individuals with a background in
grassroots organizing and political strategy, we will also consider
applicants from other fields who have the necessary skills and
experience. This position will be based in the Bay Area.
Must Haves
* At least 5 years of management experience, with demonstrated
ability to lead a team, coordinate with partners, and make concrete
impacts
* Excellent written communication, research, and organizational
skills
* The ability to work well under pressure and handle several
projects at one time
* A commitment to social and racial justice and the empowerment of
everyday people to participate more deeply in the political process
Positives
* Direct experience doing political or social organizing
* A demonstrated sense of what makes for a good grassroots
organizing campaign
* An understanding of Internet-based organizing and Web
technologies
* Familiarity with the legislative and electoral process and
political media
* Be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or be willing to relocate
Compensation
Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and
includes full health benefits.
Application Process
Interested applicants should email jobs@colorofchange.org with a
resume, cover letter, and 3-page writing sample, ideally related to
organizing or political work if possible.
Grassroots Organizer - Clean Water Action Rhode Island
Jan 07 09:43AM -0800 ^
Clean Water Fund is hiring a part-time (4 days per week) grassroots
organizer to coordinate the public outreach campaign for the Producer
Responsibility Campaign. This organizer will work with youth, non-
profit organizations and community groups to build support for
municipal and state campaigns.
Clean Water Fund (CWF) is a national non-profit research and education
organization that promotes the public interest on issues relating to
energy, water, waste, toxics and natural resources. CWF’s top goals
include building support for environmental health issues, and
empowering citizens to create real grassroots power to make democracy
work. CWF’s programs build on and complement those of Clean Water
Action, with which CWF shares some staffing and office space. Clean
Water Action has over 40,000 Rhode Island members and 1.2 million
members nationally. Please see our website at www.cleanwaterfund.org
or www.cleanwateraction.org.
The Project
The Producer Responsibility Campaign builds on Clean Water’s success
in requiring manufacturers to fund the collection and recycling of
computers, television, and mercury switches after the products are no
longer in use. Requiring manufacturers to take back their products
both saves tax dollars and gives the right incentive for them to
design products that are less toxic, more durable, and easier to
recycle in the first place. Clean Water’s Producer Responsibility
Campaign is working to build the base of community and municipal
leaders to support producer responsibility policies for Rhode Island.
These policies will change business as usual practices that provide
government subsidies for managing trash and that allow manufacturers
to get off the hook for the products they put into the marketplace
Organizer Responsibilities
The Grassroots Campaign Organizer will conduct grassroots organizing
and advocacy to help build citizen, legislative, and agency support
for this initiative.
The responsibilities of the Grassroots Campaign Organizer will include
coordinating public education campaigns; coordinating district citizen
lobby efforts; making public presentations to organizations and
municipal leaders; preparing materials and training for grassroots
community groups; coordinating work with the Rhode Island Product
Stewardship Council; media work; helping to develop on-going
strategies for these projects; and other responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
• Experience organizing the public on environmental or health issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental initiatives.
• Successful media outreach experience, including skillful press
advisories and releases.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience
in preparing and delivering public presentations.
• Proven team player with appropriate interpersonal skills in a
variety of settings.
• Ability to design a work plan, prioritize and meet goals.
• Computer skills, including word processing, databases, power point
and/or web design
• Well-organized and self-motivated.
• Tact, grace under pressure and a good sense of humor.
• Must be willing to travel throughout Rhode Island and work some
weekday evenings and weekends.
• Willingness and ability to work hard and learn quickly can
substitute for some of the above qualifications. Experience with
canvass programs highly desirable.
Compensation
Salary for this part-time position will be $25,000. Attractive
benefits package available. Equal opportunity employer. We value
diversity in the workplace.
To Apply
Send a letter of interest and a resume to: Sheila Dormody, Clean Water
Action, sdormody@cleanwater.org. (401) 331-6972.
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INTERNSHIPS:
Illinois Member Seeks Fall Interns
Moderate Midwestern Democrat is currently seeking full time interns. Prospective interns should have a love for politics and the legislative process, a desire to learn, and a willingness to work hard in this fast-paced office. This is an unpaid internship.
Day to day intern responsibilities will include: drafting constituent correspondence, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, answering phones, working with legislative staff on policy issue research and attending briefings and hearings. Interns will work closely with legislative staff and will be given all the tools necessary to learn to become a congressional staffer by the end of the internship.
Illinois ties are a plus, but candidates from outside the state are encouraged to apply.
Please send a cover letter and resume to frank.pigulski@mail.house.gov. Please have applications submitted by COB January 12.
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State Policy Fellowship Announcement
We are now accepting applications for the 2011 State Policy Fellowship, an initiative of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (www.cbpp.org), a national policy institute, and the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative (SFAI), a network of influential state policy organizations. Its goal is to help build a diverse generation of future leaders who will shape state policies that affect disadvantaged families and communities. With the overwhelming majority of states expected to continue to face budget shortfalls in the coming years that could lead to severe cuts in public services, fellows will play a particularly vital role in affecting budget policies of importance to low- and moderate-income families and contributing to the fiscal policy dialogue moving states forward.
The Fellowship is sponsored the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a national policy institute, and the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative (SFAI), a network of public policy organizations in over 30 states that participate in debates over budget and tax issues and other issues in their states that affect disadvantaged communities and families.
Below are key details on the program:
· Fellows will spend two years as entry-level analysts working with a state policy organization belonging to the nationwide SFAI network or with the Center’s state fiscal division in Washington, D.C. There are currently 17 host sites, applicants will be asked to choose their top three preferred locations.
· Fellows will research and write analyses on current policy issues; brief policymakers, journalists, and others on these issues; and serve as a resource for advocates and community groups.
· Each fellow will receive an annual salary of $45,000 - $50,000 (regional salary adjustments may be applied to higher-cost locations). In addition, health benefits will be included.
· Fellows will participate in a career development program that includes a week-long seminar in Washington, D.C. and additional training and professional development opportunities, including national policy conferences. Additionally, fellows will be partnered with mentors who are leaders in their field.
· To be eligible for the program, candidates must 1) have a graduate degree in public policy, public affairs, economics, social work, public health, law, or a related field by August 2011, 2) have a strong academic record, and 3) be eligible to work in the United States for the two-year duration of the program.
Application requirements include a personal essay, resume, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Completed applications must be submitted by January 14, 2011, but we encourage applicants to apply earlier. The application can be filled out here: https://cbppinternshipapplication.wufoo.com/forms/sfai-fellowship-application/ The fellowship will begin in the latter part of August 2011.
For complete program information, please visit www.cbpp.org/fellowship or on Facebook. To download a PDF copy of the program brochure, click here. If you have questions, contact Tianca Crocker at fellowship@cbpp.org or (202) 408-1080.
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Communications/Media Intern
ICLEI USA is seeking a communications intern in its Washington, D.C.
office to help with daily activities, including press outreach, social/
new media work, and compiling press clips. This internship is for the
spring semester, which runs from late January through May.
You will be working closely with a seasoned Washington, D.C. Director
of Communications and learning hands-on media relations and
communications strategy from the ground up.
Interested candidates should be juniors or seniors in college or
graduate students with an interest in energy and environmental issues.
Previous writing and blogging experience is a plus.
Please email your cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample
(1-2 pages) to guillermo.meneses@iclei.org
More About ICLEI USA
ICLEI is a membership association of local governments working to
achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and
tangible improvements in local sustainability. ICLEI USA supports its
more than 600 member local governments by providing networking
opportunities, tools, resources, and programmatic support focused on
helping members achieve their climate protection and sustainability
goals. You can learn more at our website: www.icleiusa.org.
ICLEI–Local Governments for Sustainability USA, Inc. is an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diversified workforce.
This is a new job within the Oxfam Novib salary structure. In the first quarter of 2011 the scaling will be set according to our system. Till that time we offer a maximum salary of € 3.941,-, scale 9 excl. holiday fee, according to CLA. Additional expat allowances will be offered.
Application
Are you interested? Send your application with reference number 5-0010 to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl, before January 13, 2011. Further information about the job can be obtained from Anjo van Toorn, head of the South Asia bureau, 070-3421765. For information about the procedure you can contact Stijn Sas, HR Consultant, tel. 070-3421852.
JOB: Web Strategist for The Opportunity Agenda in NY, NY
Jan 07 01:53PM -0800 ^
The Opportunity Agenda, located in New York City, is looking for a web
strategist to build and maintain their online presence. Description
below. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest,
resume, and writing sample to jobs@opportunityagenda.org, including
Web Strategist in the subject line.
Katie
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Description of Position
The web strategist is responsible for determining the online strategy
and maintaining all online operations for The Opportunity Agenda. The
web strategist reports to the Communications Director.
Responsibilities include:
Website
* Maintains and develops the organization’s website, keeping it up
to date and dynamic.
* Plans and oversees the redesign of the organization’s website,
www.opportunityagenda.org; provides ongoing maintenance for site.
* Builds and maintains project-based websites, web areas, and the
organization’s blog.
* Builds and maintains social networking presence, including
through YouTube and Facebook.
* Manages relationships with web vendors and consultants.
Database/Content Management Systems
* Possesses familiarity and facility with DRUPAL and CIVICRM-based
CRM systems or their equivalents.
Technical Support and Assistance
* Possesses knowledge and experience with MAC and PC technology.
* Provides video and production assistance at events.
Online Advocacy
* Determines and executes the web strategy for The Opportunity
Agenda’s diverse program areas including Economic Opportunity,
Immigration, Reproductive Justice, LGBT and Racial Equity, and Black
Male Achievement.
* Maintains the organization’s online presence and effectiveness.
* Monitors online social justice and progressive activism to
determine opportunities for engagement and identify potential
partnerships and strategies.
* Monitors and devises strategies to increase the organization’s
online growth.
* Schedules, composes, and sends the organization’s e-newsletters
and e-blasts.
* Advises the organization on best practices and state of the art
online techniques
* Develops and implements mechanisms to evaluate the
organization’s online presence.
Advising Partners and Capacity Building
* Advises partner organizations on developing and adopting online
strategies.
* Develops and presents trainings on online strategies for partner
groups.
* Represents the organization at events and trainings.
Administrative/Internal Communications Needs
* Assists in recruiting and managing consultants and interns.
* Provides internal training on basic web strategies and blogging.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor’s degree in web strategy, communications, or equivalent
experience and skill set.
* A minimum five years combined experience in Internet
communications systems, and communications strategy, with some
exposure to the nonprofit sector.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Knowledge of website design and maintenance.
* Experience in the strategic use of social media.
* Familiar with content management systems such as Drupal and
CiviCRM-based constituent relationship management (CRM) systems or
their equivalents.
* Knowledge and experience with MAC and PC technology.
* Knowledge and experience with social networking media.
* Ability to create, manage, and monitor web tools and strategies.
* Ability to create PowerPoint and other presentations using state
of the art technology and techniques.
* Excellent written and verbal communications.
* Excellent basic online research skills.
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with
diverse audiences and organizational partners.
* Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks
and meet deadlines.
* Commitment to social justice and strong working knowledge of
social justice issues and organizations.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and within a
team.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
* Spanish language skills a plus.
* A sense of humor.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY AGENDA:
The Opportunity Agenda was founded in 2004 with the mission of
building the national will to expand opportunity in America. Focused
on moving hearts, minds and policy over time, the organization works
with social justice groups, leaders, and movements to advance
solutions that expand opportunity for everyone. Through active
partnerships, The Opportunity Agenda synthesizes and translates
research on barriers to opportunity and corresponding solutions; uses
communications and media to understand and influence public opinion;
and identifies and advocates for policies that improve people’s
lives. To learn more about The Opportunity Agenda, go to our website
at www.opportunityagenda.org.
The Opportunity Agenda, a project of Tides Center, is an equal
opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from
women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural
individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated
against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity,
age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender
identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or
conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related
conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that
qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application
process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of
application.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The salary range for this position will be determined based on
experience and skills. Medical and dental insurance provided as well
as short-term disability, flexible spending, and 403(b) accounts.
Generous vacation package.
LOCATION: New York, NY
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and writing
sample to jobs@opportunityagenda.org, including Web Strategist in the
subject line.
No phone calls, please.
SEIU Hiring Communications Coordinator for Hispanic Media/Washington D.C.
Jan 07 07:10PM -0800 ^
SEIU JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Communications Coordinator for Hispanic Media /
Washington D.C.
To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to :
resumes@seiu.catsone.com
Purpose:
Directs strategy and manages media relations for positioning SEIU
members, campaigns and leaders in Hispanic media outlets. Builds
relationships with International and local union communications staff
and leaders to develop and coordinate public relations, media
relations and general communications support for outreach to Hispanic
media.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (Any one position may not include all of the
specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a
general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a
total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by
employees in the classification.)
· Manages strategy and outreach to generate positive Hispanic
media coverage of the union’s members, goals and campaigns.
· Initiates and develops working relationships with Hispanic
media journalists.
· Coordinates with lead communications staffers on Issue
Campaigns and on Strength and Growth Campaigns to frame and craft
campaign messages that will resonate with Hispanic audiences.
· Coordinates with the various divisions and programs of the
union to develop stories to pitch to Hispanic media outlets.
· Conducts spokesperson training for SEIU members, leaders and
allies in relation to interviews with Hispanic media.
· Manages campaign event communications – strategy, message,
look and feel, materials, marketing, media outreach, event flow and
agenda.
· Oversees work of communicators within locals to ensure high
quality standards, best practices, and consistency of message in
relation to outreach to Hispanic media.
· Manages targeting and placement of paid advertisements in
Hispanic media to support various campaigns and political action.
· Provides background briefings for International and Local
Union Officers, field staff and union members.
· Performs other duties as required to assist the
International Union.
Contacts:
Must be able to represent the International Union with local leaders,
members, staff, and outside organizations utilizing independent
judgment and a high level of professionalism.
Interfaces with high level organizational and external contacts,
including:
· SEIU members, officers, division leadership, International
senior staff, project and program managers, field, political, and
organizing directors, local union officers and staff.
· External: news media, politicians, government officials,
partners and allies.
· Vendors: design and production companies, consultants,
pollsters, freelancers, video and multi-media producers, advertising
agencies.
Ensures that sophisticated choices are made about appropriate vendors
and support services.
Direction and Decision Making:
Reports to the Managing Director of Communications and works with
extreme independence.
· Must have demonstrated ability to manage own work and work
of others with light supervision.
· Requires a high level of judgment and ability to take
initiative and work independently.
· Must use a high level of judgment and discretion in all
areas of work. Must maintain a high level of confidentiality in
handling SEIU affairs.
· Must be able to work with International and local union
elected leaders and senior staff in complex and sometimes politically
sensitive situations.
· Must be able to act and organize time with extreme
independence.
· Must be able to handle multiple “priority” projects
simultaneously and set and meet deadlines.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in communications or related field. Five to eight
years of related work experience or a combination of education and
experience that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and
abilities:
· Fluency in Spanish required (verbal and written).
· Excellent writing, verbal, and analytical skills.
· Experience developing relationships with journalists and
placing stories in U.S. Hispanic media outlets.
· Thorough knowledge of community-based news organizations in
the United States.
· Thorough knowledge of print, broadcast and electronic media
systems.
· Thorough knowledge of media relations and public relations
strategies.
· Knowledge of unions or other advocacy organizations.
· Skill in the use of online public relations management
software.
· Skill in the use of personal computer including Microsoft
Office Suite.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting, but job may require
work in the field or in other settings to perform the tasks required
to complete assignments. Must be available for frequent travel with
overnight stays. Long and irregular hours.
JOB: New Media Intern at Fission Strategy, Washington, DC
Jan 07 10:18AM -0600 ^
JOB: New Media Intern at Fission Strategy, Washington, DC
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and duration: Starting January 2010; 15-30 hours per week
Salary: This internship is unpaid. Academic credit may be available
depending on your institution’s requirements.
*Application Deadline: *Tuesday, January 11
Fission Strategy helps social causes harness social media for social good.
We specialize in delivering social media and mobile-driven strategies for
nonprofits and foundations. We also offer custom website and web
application development. We have a small, fun crew that stays in touch
throughout the workday on Yammer, Skype, email, and IM. Our clients are
fantastic (http://fissionstrategy.com/clients/) and the projects are
exciting. We are a "virtual" company -- our team is spread out across the
US, with one hub in Washington, DC.
Position overview: Fission strategy seeks a New Media Intern to provide
support in the development and implementation of online outreach and
advocacy campaigns. This position will provide the opportunity to work with
a broad variety of non-profit organizations on a range of issues. Interns
will get direct, hands-on experience with online campaigning and have the
opportunity to assist in web development, design, and operations projects.
Responsibilities may include: implementing social media outreach campaigns,
monitoring and evaluating client social media campaigns, and researching
emerging new media tools and trends. Academic credit may be available for
this position depending on your institution’s requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Very tech-savvy, with the ability to quickly learn online software
- Strong research skills
- Proven interest in new media and social media trends and tools and
familiarity with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social networks
- Demonstrated interest in progressive issue advocacy
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with online organizing practices, including social network
and blogger outreach.
- Competence in HTML, CSS, PHP, Java or related languages.
- Familiarity with Democracy in Action or similar program (Blue State
Digital, Convio, ActionKit, etc.).
- Experience in online or grassroots organizing for nonprofit and/or
political campaigns.
- Previous media or web administration experience.
- Familiarity with online advertising, including blog ads, traditional
banner advertising, Facebook advertising, and search engine marketing.
- Data collection and analysis skills, proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Google Analytics.
- Comfort with image manipulation and video editing and production.
- Ability to write compelling email copy, with an understanding of what
makes some emails more effective at generating action than others.
Candidates must be reliable and willing to commit for 3 months or more. The
ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have a strong work ethic, be willing
to learn, and be excited about the opportunities new media provide to
support advocacy campaigns. Candidates must have their own laptop, and be
comfortable working independently.
To Apply: Email internship@fissionstrategy.com with your name and
“Application: New Media Intern” in the subject line. Attach your resume and
cover letter. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community and
others are strongly encouraged to apply.
Political Writers Wanted
Jan 06 09:05PM -0800 ^
A political website that is about to launch is seeking submissions by
under-30 writers about issues of youth involvement and public policy.
Looking for unique youth perspective on the issues that currently face
the United States of America. We are seeking submissions from people
from "all walks of life" in hopes of forwarding the dialogue and
bringing issues that effect young people into the fore. Do you think
your up to the challenge?
A few stipulations:
* Keep is short - 500 words should do but if you happen to go over
it's no problem (never more than 1000).
* Insightful - The same old issues and perspectives are boring, if
you have a unique issue to discuss that effects you or your community
please do.
* Sources - Cite them when you can
* Avoid pith and personal attacks - Don't be a smart ass and don't
attack character
All submissions that fit these guidleines are welcome. Please include
your name, town, e-mail, phone number, and college (if applicable). We
will let you know if your submission is going to published in advance
and there will be no compensation for any articles.
Please e-mail all submissions to: wtpnews@gmail.com
Thanks
Executive Director, Color of Change (Bay Area)
Jan 07 09:05AM -0800 ^
Job Title: Executive Director, Color of Change (Bay Area)
Overview
ColorOfChange.org is hiring a new Executive Director to oversee all
aspects of the organization’s work. Founded in 2005 in the wake of
Hurricane Katrina, ColorOfChange.org has since become one of the
preeminent organizations in the U.S. working to amplify the voices of
Black people and our allies. Our work covers a wide range of issues,
including inequities in the criminal justice system, racism in the
media, and the Gulf Coast rebuilding process. Through online and
offline tactics, our campaigns activate hundreds of thousands of
people, achieve concrete impacts, and are covered widely in the
mainstream and alternative press. We are a nimble, impactful
organization looking for a dynamic leader to take our efforts to the
next level. This position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Position Responsibilities
* Drive all aspects of organizational strategy and implementation
* Manage a team of three, including overseeing workload and
conducting regular evaluations
* Oversee hiring of new team members and consultants
* Identify and evaluate new campaign opportunities
* Oversee planning and execution of all campaigns
* Review and improve organizational systems
* Make presentations on behalf of the organization to partners and
funders
* Lead fundraising efforts including creation of grant proposals
and reports
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial thinker who is detail-
oriented, well organized, and politically savvy. He or she should have
exceptional written and verbal communicator and be able to alternate
regularly from thinking big-picture to managing implementation. Self-
confidence is critical, as is being able to work well with other
confident individuals on the team and in partner organizations. While
our initial search will focus on individuals with a background in
grassroots organizing and political strategy, we will also consider
applicants from other fields who have the necessary skills and
experience. This position will be based in the Bay Area.
Must Haves
* At least 5 years of management experience, with demonstrated
ability to lead a team, coordinate with partners, and make concrete
impacts
* Excellent written communication, research, and organizational
skills
* The ability to work well under pressure and handle several
projects at one time
* A commitment to social and racial justice and the empowerment of
everyday people to participate more deeply in the political process
Positives
* Direct experience doing political or social organizing
* A demonstrated sense of what makes for a good grassroots
organizing campaign
* An understanding of Internet-based organizing and Web
technologies
* Familiarity with the legislative and electoral process and
political media
* Be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or be willing to relocate
Compensation
Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and
includes full health benefits.
Application Process
Interested applicants should email jobs@colorofchange.org with a
resume, cover letter, and 3-page writing sample, ideally related to
organizing or political work if possible.
Grassroots Organizer - Clean Water Action Rhode Island
Jan 07 09:43AM -0800 ^
Clean Water Fund is hiring a part-time (4 days per week) grassroots
organizer to coordinate the public outreach campaign for the Producer
Responsibility Campaign. This organizer will work with youth, non-
profit organizations and community groups to build support for
municipal and state campaigns.
Clean Water Fund (CWF) is a national non-profit research and education
organization that promotes the public interest on issues relating to
energy, water, waste, toxics and natural resources. CWF’s top goals
include building support for environmental health issues, and
empowering citizens to create real grassroots power to make democracy
work. CWF’s programs build on and complement those of Clean Water
Action, with which CWF shares some staffing and office space. Clean
Water Action has over 40,000 Rhode Island members and 1.2 million
members nationally. Please see our website at www.cleanwaterfund.org
or www.cleanwateraction.org.
The Project
The Producer Responsibility Campaign builds on Clean Water’s success
in requiring manufacturers to fund the collection and recycling of
computers, television, and mercury switches after the products are no
longer in use. Requiring manufacturers to take back their products
both saves tax dollars and gives the right incentive for them to
design products that are less toxic, more durable, and easier to
recycle in the first place. Clean Water’s Producer Responsibility
Campaign is working to build the base of community and municipal
leaders to support producer responsibility policies for Rhode Island.
These policies will change business as usual practices that provide
government subsidies for managing trash and that allow manufacturers
to get off the hook for the products they put into the marketplace
Organizer Responsibilities
The Grassroots Campaign Organizer will conduct grassroots organizing
and advocacy to help build citizen, legislative, and agency support
for this initiative.
The responsibilities of the Grassroots Campaign Organizer will include
coordinating public education campaigns; coordinating district citizen
lobby efforts; making public presentations to organizations and
municipal leaders; preparing materials and training for grassroots
community groups; coordinating work with the Rhode Island Product
Stewardship Council; media work; helping to develop on-going
strategies for these projects; and other responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
• Experience organizing the public on environmental or health issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental initiatives.
• Successful media outreach experience, including skillful press
advisories and releases.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience
in preparing and delivering public presentations.
• Proven team player with appropriate interpersonal skills in a
variety of settings.
• Ability to design a work plan, prioritize and meet goals.
• Computer skills, including word processing, databases, power point
and/or web design
• Well-organized and self-motivated.
• Tact, grace under pressure and a good sense of humor.
• Must be willing to travel throughout Rhode Island and work some
weekday evenings and weekends.
• Willingness and ability to work hard and learn quickly can
substitute for some of the above qualifications. Experience with
canvass programs highly desirable.
Compensation
Salary for this part-time position will be $25,000. Attractive
benefits package available. Equal opportunity employer. We value
diversity in the workplace.
To Apply
Send a letter of interest and a resume to: Sheila Dormody, Clean Water
Action, sdormody@cleanwater.org. (401) 331-6972.
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INTERNSHIPS:
Illinois Member Seeks Fall Interns
Moderate Midwestern Democrat is currently seeking full time interns. Prospective interns should have a love for politics and the legislative process, a desire to learn, and a willingness to work hard in this fast-paced office. This is an unpaid internship.
Day to day intern responsibilities will include: drafting constituent correspondence, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, answering phones, working with legislative staff on policy issue research and attending briefings and hearings. Interns will work closely with legislative staff and will be given all the tools necessary to learn to become a congressional staffer by the end of the internship.
Illinois ties are a plus, but candidates from outside the state are encouraged to apply.
Please send a cover letter and resume to frank.pigulski@mail.house.gov. Please have applications submitted by COB January 12.
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State Policy Fellowship Announcement
We are now accepting applications for the 2011 State Policy Fellowship, an initiative of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (www.cbpp.org), a national policy institute, and the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative (SFAI), a network of influential state policy organizations. Its goal is to help build a diverse generation of future leaders who will shape state policies that affect disadvantaged families and communities. With the overwhelming majority of states expected to continue to face budget shortfalls in the coming years that could lead to severe cuts in public services, fellows will play a particularly vital role in affecting budget policies of importance to low- and moderate-income families and contributing to the fiscal policy dialogue moving states forward.
The Fellowship is sponsored the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a national policy institute, and the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative (SFAI), a network of public policy organizations in over 30 states that participate in debates over budget and tax issues and other issues in their states that affect disadvantaged communities and families.
Below are key details on the program:
· Fellows will spend two years as entry-level analysts working with a state policy organization belonging to the nationwide SFAI network or with the Center’s state fiscal division in Washington, D.C. There are currently 17 host sites, applicants will be asked to choose their top three preferred locations.
· Fellows will research and write analyses on current policy issues; brief policymakers, journalists, and others on these issues; and serve as a resource for advocates and community groups.
· Each fellow will receive an annual salary of $45,000 - $50,000 (regional salary adjustments may be applied to higher-cost locations). In addition, health benefits will be included.
· Fellows will participate in a career development program that includes a week-long seminar in Washington, D.C. and additional training and professional development opportunities, including national policy conferences. Additionally, fellows will be partnered with mentors who are leaders in their field.
· To be eligible for the program, candidates must 1) have a graduate degree in public policy, public affairs, economics, social work, public health, law, or a related field by August 2011, 2) have a strong academic record, and 3) be eligible to work in the United States for the two-year duration of the program.
Application requirements include a personal essay, resume, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Completed applications must be submitted by January 14, 2011, but we encourage applicants to apply earlier. The application can be filled out here: https://cbppinternshipapplication.wufoo.com/forms/sfai-fellowship-application/ The fellowship will begin in the latter part of August 2011.
For complete program information, please visit www.cbpp.org/fellowship or on Facebook. To download a PDF copy of the program brochure, click here. If you have questions, contact Tianca Crocker at fellowship@cbpp.org or (202) 408-1080.
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Communications/Media Intern
ICLEI USA is seeking a communications intern in its Washington, D.C.
office to help with daily activities, including press outreach, social/
new media work, and compiling press clips. This internship is for the
spring semester, which runs from late January through May.
You will be working closely with a seasoned Washington, D.C. Director
of Communications and learning hands-on media relations and
communications strategy from the ground up.
Interested candidates should be juniors or seniors in college or
graduate students with an interest in energy and environmental issues.
Previous writing and blogging experience is a plus.
Please email your cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample
(1-2 pages) to guillermo.meneses@iclei.org
More About ICLEI USA
ICLEI is a membership association of local governments working to
achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and
tangible improvements in local sustainability. ICLEI USA supports its
more than 600 member local governments by providing networking
opportunities, tools, resources, and programmatic support focused on
helping members achieve their climate protection and sustainability
goals. You can learn more at our website: www.icleiusa.org.
ICLEI–Local Governments for Sustainability USA, Inc. is an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diversified workforce.
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