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JOBS:
Research Analyst - Afghanistan Project
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) seeks a full-time Research Analyst to conduct research in support of ISW’s Afghanistan Project.
Description: The Research Analyst is expected to conduct independent research; to work alongside other members of the research staff to analyze complex topics; write research reports, backgrounders, and opinion pieces for ISW to publish; assist with editing, documenting, and preparing graphics and supporting materials for products of the Institute; assist with the planning, preparation, and execution of public events and private briefings of employees of the Institute; conduct other activities in support of Institute projects.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:
1. A Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to the ISW's core mission and research agenda. A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Previous experience with military operations, either in an operational context or through research, and a sophisticated understanding of military institutions and military history are also preferred;
2. The ability to read modern Farsi, Dari, Pashto, or Urdu language materials and to conduct research in one of those languages;
3. Exceptional writing skills, proven independent research skills, and the ability to collaborate on research projects;
4. Excellent briefing and presentation skills and experience;
5. The dedication and drive to produce policy-relevant research in a timely manner;
6. Interest in and enthusiasm for ISW’s research agenda and mission.
The Research Analyst reports to the Deputy Director.
Applications are due by March 6th, 2011. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, a CV, and an academic/professional writing sample to hiring@understandingwar.org with the job title in the subject line.
Research Analyst - Iraq Project
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) seeks a full-time Research Analyst to conduct research in support of ISW’s Iraq Project.
Description: The Research Analyst is expected to conduct independent research; to work alongside other members of the research staff to analyze complex topics; write research reports, backgrounders, and opinion pieces for ISW to publish; assist with editing, documenting, and preparing graphics and supporting materials for products of the Institute; assist with the planning, preparation, and execution of public events and private briefings of employees of the Institute; conduct other activities in support of Institute projects.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:
1. A Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to the ISW's core mission and research agenda. A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Previous experience with military operations, either in an operational context or through research, and a sophisticated understanding of military institutions and military history are also preferred;
2. The ability to read modern Arabic or Farsi language materials and to conduct research in one of those languages;
3. Exceptional writing skills, proven independent research skills, and the ability to collaborate on research projects;
4. Excellent briefing and presentation skills and experience;
5. The dedication and drive to produce policy-relevant research in a timely manner;
6. Interest in and enthusiasm for ISW’s research agenda and mission.
The Research Analyst reports to the Deputy Director.
Applications are due by March 6th, 2011. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, a CV, and an academic/professional writing sample to hiring@understandingwar.org with the job title in the subject line.
____________________________________________________________________
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT*
*UFCW International Union*
*Temporary Communications Specialist*
*Washington DC*
*www.ufcw.org*
*SUMMARY*
Writes and edits materials and graphics using new media and traditional
communication sources. Assist in the administration of the UFCW web site,
including posting material, site development, and maintenance. Assists with
UFCW video production, including capturing and editing video*.*
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
- Writes articles, fliers, brochures, news releases, letters, web
postings, talking points, fact sheets and other campaign materials.
- Maintains campaign websites, blogs and email lists.
- Assists in the research and preparation of data needed for UFCW
communications materials.
- May assist with photographing and videotaping UFCW events, developing
story lines, and interviews members, local leaders and International
Officers.
- Some travel may be necessary.
*REQUIRED*
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
required.
- Minimum of one year of experience, including writing, editing, and web
site administration.
- Able to write, prepare and edit in a creative and clear manner under
direct supervision.
- Good oral communication skills.
- Good listening and interpersonal skills. **
- Familiarity with Photo Shop and other graphic editing tools.**
- Understands the principles and practices of communications.**
*DESIRED*
- Familiarity with principles of the labor movement.
*Compensation: *Commensurate with experience.
*Duration:* Up to six (6) months. Posting closes when position is
filled. * *
Submit résumé and cover letter: *HERE
*
*UFCW is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are
encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided pursuant to
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).** *
DC: Communications Deputy Director
Feb 15 11:51AM -0800 ^
*COMMUNICATIONS DEPUTY DIRECTOR*
*ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: *
*Social Security Works is Recruiting a Communications Deputy Director*
Social Security Works (SSW) is seeking a Communications Deputy Director to
join a national campaign to strengthen the Social Security program as a
vehicle of social justice. Social Security Works convenes and serves as
staff to the Strengthen Social Security Campaign (SSSC), a coalition of 270
national and state organizations representing the aging, labor, women,
youth, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, LGBT and citizen
advocacy communities.
This is a full-time position offering competitive salary and benefits. * *
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*
- Know the SSSC message and articulate it to the national and local
media.
- Pitch print, television, radio and blogger outlets and book SSSC and
partner experts on targeted issues.
- Research target markets.
- Work with partner organizations to plan and implement media strategies.
- Write media advisories, news releases and other media materials.
- Respond to media inquiries and articulate SSSC positions.
· Maintain records of media contacts and media coverage.
- Coordinate online and social media campaigns and communications, in
collaboration with offline field organizing staff, including:
- Develop overall new media campaign strategies
- Research, write, edit, test and track email actions.
- Manage the SSSC’s website, blog posts, and social media posts.
- Conceive and execute social networking strategies, including
Facebook and Twitter, as well as mobile technology actions and online ad
campaigns; evaluate and analyze metrics.
- Coordinate a national and state-based network of bloggers to promote
the campaign’s agenda.
- Coordinate the online communications staff of coalition partners to
work together on joint projects.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field is
required.
- At least 5 years of experience in media relations.
- Knowledge of best practices in online and social media campaigns
- Significant experience with new media communications, including
maintaining a website.
- Established relations with national media organizations.
* *
*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: *
- Ability to produce well-written media relations and public education
materials. **
- Keen understanding of the news cycle and progressive politics.
- Versatile self-starter with strong intellect and initiative and total
reliability.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Vocus and Excel.
- Familiarity with Social Security and retirement security issues very
helpful.
* *
*How to Apply:*
*Send cover letter and résumé to hr@socialsecurity-works.org.*
State “Deputy Communications Director” in subject heading.
Open until filled, apply early.
Social Security Works is a project of Tides Advocacy Fund, 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.
DC: Senior Policy Analyst
Feb 15 11:51AM -0800 ^
*SENIOR POLICY ANALYST*
The National Employment Law Project is seeking a dynamic senior policy
analyst to help build a national good jobs policy agenda and advocate for an
economic recovery based on shared prosperity and full employment. The
position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-impact,
high-visibility organization that is making a difference in the lives of
millions of working families across the country.
*Background:* For more than forty years, the National Employment Law
Project (NELP) has worked to restore the promise of economic opportunity for
working families in America. In partnership with grassroots and national
allies, NELP promotes policies to create living wage jobs, enforce hard-won
workplace rights, and help unemployed workers regain their economic
footing. We are one of the leading workers’ rights organizations in the
United States, providing policy models, research and education, legal
analysis, technical assistance, communications, and support for organizing.
To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.nelp.org.
*The Position:* The Senior Policy Analyst will play a leading role in a new
organization-wide initiative to develop a multi-year policy agenda focused
on rebuilding living wage jobs in the US. With this initiative, our goal is
to ensure that public policy is focused on establishing the incentives,
regulations and investments needed to grow a 21st century economy based on
good jobs, thriving industries and skilled workers. The candidate will work
with NELP staff as well as national and local allies in identifying viable
policy strategies and developing concrete campaigns at the federal, state
and local level. A key task in this initiative will be to identify and
leverage points of intersection with NELP’s current work supporting wage
theft, minimum wage, living wage, economic development and safety net
campaigns.
*Responsibilities will include:*
- Leading policy research and development, starting with a new 2011
project on harnessing federal grants and contracts to improve wages and
working conditions. The longer-term project is to identify the full range
of public policies and programs that support the creation of living wage
jobs in existing and new industries.
- Building and managing collaborations with allies, both in the policy
development process and in launching viable campaigns.
- Developing and implementing applied research projects to support policy
development and campaigns, drawing on government labor market data, academic
research and industry trade press.
- Conceiving and authoring policy papers and research reports, and
writing public testimony, op-eds and public education materials for
campaigns
- Representing NELP at conferences, in the media and before policymakers
- Supervising research staff and coordinating the work of researchers at
ally organizations collaborating with NELP
- As needed, contributing to grant proposal writing, project reporting,
newsletters and drafting of web materials* *
*Qualifications:* NELP is seeking an experienced policy entrepreneur who
has a demonstrated ability to advance new policy ideas using research to
make the case for change – combining strong policy and research skills with
a track record in real-world advocacy, coalition building and
communications.
- A master’s degree or higher in public policy, economics, industrial
relations, sociology or a related field.
- Eight or more years of work experience conducting policy analysis and
research (with at least six years of post-graduate experience).
- Very strong grounding in public policy, labor market analysis, and
workers’ rights; a background in labor economics will be especially
valuable. Some exposure to public finance and grants programs would be a
plus.
- Excellent research skills, including experience in designing and
implementing research agendas to support policy campaigns; in labor market
analysis; in industry studies and analyzing the economics of low-wage
industries; and in summarizing the state of economic research on a
particular issue.
- Experience working with ally stakeholders such as unions, worker
centers, faith-based organizations, accountable development advocates, and
others.
- Experience working with elected representatives, government officials
and federal agencies.
- Demonstrated reputation in the jobs and economic justice world is
preferred.
- Ability to work independently and creatively, and inspire and lead
others.
- Excellent writing skills, including a portfolio of policy and research
writing.
- Strong oral communication and media skills .
- Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of others.
*Start date and compensation:* We prefer to fill this position in our New
York City office, but will consider qualified candidates who would work out
of our Washington DC office. The position will start as soon as possible.
Salary is based on NELP’s collectively bargained compensation scales and is
competitive within the non-profit sector and commensurate with experience.
Excellent benefits package.
*To apply:*
Email cover letter, résumé, three references, and three writing samples to
jobs@nelp.org, noting “Senior Policy Analyst—Application” in the subject
line. If you have questions regarding this announcement, please forward
those to jobs@nelp.org, noting “Senior Policy Analyst—Application” in the
subject line. No phone calls or other email inquiries please.
*NELP** is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and an equal opportunity
employer. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and members of
the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply. *
DC: Deputy Director of Labor Relations
Feb 15 11:50AM -0800 ^
*DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LABOR RELATIONS *
Position: Deputy Director
Reports to: Director of Labor Relations
Department: Labor Relations
Travel Required: Yes
Job Title: Deputy Director of Labor Relations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Washington, DC
NATCA/ONE U: Not covered under CBA
*EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES*
Supports the association's mission, vision, and values, as defined in
NATCA's Constitution, Bylaws and as articulated by NATCA's leadership. Such
support is exhibited by the following: excellence, competence, commitment
and innovation in the execution of the employee's job duties; collaboration
with leadership, membership and staff; respect for diversity; accountability
for performance and actions within the scope of employment
*Position Summary *
The Deputy Director of Labor Relations, under the supervision of the
Director of Labor Relations, ensures compliance with all departmental
deadlines as well as NATCA's labor relations policies in all submissions.
Supports the NATCA labor relations program to ensure that all of the
provisions of the Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statues, the
National Labor Relations Act, other applicable statutes and NATCA Collective
Bargaining Agreements are adhered to at all levels.
*Essential Functions:*
- Assists the Director of Labor in providing continuing oral and written
guidance concerning the best strategies to employ in order to resolve
disputes and remedy violations of the Federal Service Labor Management
Statute, National Labor Relations Act, other applicable statutes and NATCA
Collective Bargaining Agreements.
- Provides review and oversight of all materials filed with third parties
including, but not limited to, post arbitration briefs, submissions to the
FLRA such as (ULP) Unfair Labor Practice Charges, answers to and exceptions
to arbitration awards, appeals of Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)
decisions, and submissions to the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB).
- Delegates, monitors and oversees case assignments. Manages docket and
schedule of labor relations staff responsibilities and ensures compliance
with all deadlines. Provides guidance, support and motivation to LR staff.
Keeps Director updated on progress of each case/issue on docket.
- Analyzes grievances in order to provide judicious timely
recommendations and assistance to the Director of Labor Relations in
determining if elevation to arbitration is warranted and/or necessary.
- Represents the union as advocate/counsel in hearings before
arbitrators, the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and other administrative
forums, as assigned.
- Gathers factual information, regulatory material, as well as other
relevant evidence and develops arguments based upon the existing collective
bargaining agreement and other technical references in support of NATCA's
position on individual grievances and unfair labor practices.
- Works with other senior employees on areas of cross-responsibility as
necessary.
- Performs the duties of the Director in his/her absence.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
*Position Requirements and Qualifications:*
*Education: *
- Must have Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school.
- Must have admission in District of Columbia bar and admission to
practice before DC Courts and Federal Circuit Courts located in Washington
DC.
*Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements:*
- Extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of labor-management
relations including Federal Labor-Management Relations Act, National Labor
Relations Act, and other applicable statutes.
*Experience:*
- Substantial experience in representing labor unions and its respective
membership in arbitration, administrative forums and state/federal court
actions.
*To apply:*
* Interested candidates should submit their résumés via email at
rsmith@natcadc.org*
General Information: The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to
this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties
and skills required of personnel so classified. It does not create an
employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "employment at
will" relationship. NATCA reserves the right to modify job duties or
position descriptions at any time.
MD: Senior Advocacy and Elections Specialist
Feb 15 11:49AM -0800 ^
*SENIOR ADVOCACY AND ELECTIONS SPECIALIST*
*Job Description:* Senior Advocacy and Elections Specialist
*CASA de Maryland and CASA in Action Synopsis: *CASA de Maryland's primary
mission is to work with the community to improve the quality of life and
fight for equal treatment and full access to resources and opportunities for
low-income Latinos and their families. CASA works with other low-income
immigrant communities, makes its programs and activities available to them,
and joins with other organizations to advocate for social, political, and
economic justice for all low-income communities. CASA de Maryland has
created a separate affiliate to expand the tools we have available to serve
the immigrant community. CASA in Action is a separate, but related,
nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section
501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Although CASA de Maryland and CASA
in Action share a common goal of supporting immigrants and low-income people
in Maryland and adjacent communities, CASA de Maryland and CASA in Action
are separate organizations. Each is a separate nonprofit corporation with
its own board of directors. A set of employees at the two organizations,
including the person filling this position, shares their time between the
two organizations. This has no effect on salary or benefits.
*Department Synopsis: *The Community Organizing and Political Action
Department: identifies, organizes, and trains low-income community members
to take leadership challenging the institutional structures impacting
immigrants, domestic workers, day laborers, low-income tenants, and youth.
COPA utilizes strategies including direct action, legislative and
administrative reform, and electoral engagement. COPA works as a team and
our staff are supported by organizing, political, and communications support
in achieving the goals identified by our members. Our organizing and
advocacy has been nationally and regionally recognized and is broadly
respected for achieving concrete results for the communities we organize and
advocate with.
Position Synopsis: The role of the Senior Advocacy and Elections Specialist
is to design and implement campaigns to advance fundamental rights for
immigrants, domestic workers, day laborers, low-income tenants, and youth in
Maryland.
*
Department / Program:* Community Organizing and Political Action, Political
Action Team
CASA Site: Based at CASA Multicultural Center in Langley Park, but may
change according to organizational necessities. Extensive travel in Maryland
required.
Classification: Full Time, Exempt 2
Hours: Monday through Friday, it may include Saturdays, some weekends, and
evening hours
Direct Supervisor: Director of Community Organizing and Political Action
Salary: $33,000 to 44,000 plus benefits
*Duties/ Responsibilities: *Duties may include, but are not limited to, some
of the following which are discussed and prioritized by the employee and
supervisor, and reflected in individual and program annual workplans:
• Lobby on behalf of CASA de Maryland and its community members in
Annapolis, before Congress, and before local boards; prepare and present
oral and written testimony; maintain regular relationships and
communications.
• Write policy reports that support advocacy campaigns
• Perform research on issue areas including immigration, community
development, workforce rights, and more
• Perform strategic corporate and political research on targets to support
campaign work
• Educate organizers and community members regarding political structures
and actors
• Manage CASA de Maryland's legislative (state, local, and federal) agendas,
including the maintenance of relationships with committee and legislative
staff, and relevant administrative staff. Plan and execute our community
lobbying activities in Annapolis and coordinate the participation of CASA
staff there.
• Serve as a spokesperson for CASA de Maryland and CASA in Action regarding
our legislative and administrative advocacy when needed
• Monitor, document, and analyze pending legislative and regulatory actions
that affect the community
• Monitor and align CASA de Maryland's legislative advocacy goals to CASA in
Action's electoral program. Represent CASA in Action in alliances resulting
in candidate debates, report cards, etc.
• Plan and implement the voter program of CASA in Action. This requires
investigating, purchasing, and managing voter databases and contact
technologies, recruiting and managing voter engagement volunteers, designing
outreach strategies, monitoring activities for legal compliance issues, and
maintaining clear records of costs and hours between c3 and c4 partner
organizations.
• Monitor CASA de Maryland and CASA in Actions' websites, facebook, and
tweeter accounts to ensure that they reflect our campaign work and are used
as tools to promote legislative and electoral activism. Draft updates and
highlights statements to be transmitted through the afore-mentioned portals.
• Develop relationships with important allies through one-on-ones,
follow-ups, provision of materials such as talking points, presentations
before their boards or memberships.
• Represent CASA at several national boards and coalitions.
• Ensure the creation of reports that respond to funder data needs and
provide evaluation of progress of strategic goals. Ensure that such
information is captured in computer databases.
• Support the development and expansion of the membership program.
• Meet deadlines established by supervisor and in Department and individual
workplan.
• Participate actively in the annual planning process, including developing
and executing individual workplans, evaluating and providing feedback on
plans as the year progresses.
• Think creatively about ways to improve further his/her specific job and
the organizations.
• The work will be assigned to the specific areas of the specified counties
according to the workplan.
And other duties assigned by supervisor related to position.
*
Qualifications: *
• Ability to perform all of the duties outlined above.
• Deep commitment to social change and to growing CASA de Maryland and CASA
in Action as membership organizations in which members have decision-making
authority.
• Minimum of five years of experience in political, grassroots organizing,
and electoral work
• A track record of success running legislative campaigns
• Excellent writing and speaking skills including experience performing
research, writing reports, and drafting legislation.
• Strong interpersonal communication, conflict resolution and negotiation
skills. Ability to connect with a wide variety of elected, administrative,
organizational, and grassroots leaders. Outgoing and highly charismatic
personality a must.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, French is a plus.
• Ability to maintain a database and high comfort level with basic computer
programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and willingness to learn other
needed computer programs including specialized communications, elections,
and legislative contact programs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple ongoing projects. Position
requires strong attention to detail and relentless follow-up.
• Time flexibility - Early morning, late evening, and weekend hours are
common.
• Valid US Driver's License and own transportation is a must.
• Experience working with immigrant or low-income communities.
• Commitment to progressive issues
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Please email your résumé and cover letter to kpropeack@casamd.org copy to
HR@casamd.org. Please include the name of the position in the subject line
of the e-mail. For more information about CASA de Maryland please visit our
website at www.casademaryland.org
This is a union position, represented in collective bargaining by a
Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Communication Workers of America,
Local WBNG 32035 - Communication Workers of America (CWA). If you are
offered and accept this position, you will be invited to become a member of
the union. All bargaining unit positions require membership or agency fee
payer status..
*CASA de Maryland, Inc. and CASA in Action do not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or sexual
orientation*
DC: Assistant Director, Educational Issues
Feb 15 11:48AM -0800 ^
*ASSISTANT DIRECTOR*
*Job Title*:
Assistant Director
*Unit*:
AFTSU (grant-funded, three years)
*Posting Number*:
AOF-39-06-0111-R
*Supervisor*:
Director of Field Programs, Educational Issues
*Department*:
Educational Issues
*Salary:*
$92,628.10
*Special Note:*
This position is part of a three-way partnership consisting of AFT, the
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Aspen Institute
formed to research and strengthen new teacher induction. The funding for
this position comes from a three-year grant awarded directly to this
partnership.
*Position Summary*:
The assistant director will work under the general direction of the director
of field programs and in cooperation with the Carnegie Foundation for the
Advancement of Teaching, the Aspen Institute and various AFT staff both
inside and outside the department on the Building a Teacher Effectiveness
Network (BTEN) joint project. The BTEN project is designed to identify,
analyze and share the best practices related to new teacher development,
specifically from the date of hire until the achievement of tenure. The
assistant director, in concert with staff from the other partner
organizations, will directly support the development and implementation of
high quality new teacher programs in various school districts throughout the
country. This position will be funded by an outside grant and its continued
existence may depend on the continuation of such grant.
*Position Responsibilities*:
Working with the BTEN partners:
- Investigate, analyze and develop high-quality new teacher development
programs in accordance with the BTEN partnership grant.
- Represent the AFT and its affiliates throughout all design,
implementation and dissemination phases of the project.
- Produce a variety of written materials (e.g., training programs,
reports, policy briefs, etc.) on programs and strategies related to the BTEN
initiative on high quality new teacher programs.
- Represent the BTEN partnership at professional meetings related to new
teacher development and other related topics.
- Make presentations to affiliates and other groups on BTEN progress,
findings and policy implications for AFT and the education community at
large regarding high quality new teacher induction and development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
*Primary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*:
- Extensive experience in working with teachers at the local and/or state
level on quality new teacher programs is highly desirable.
- Extensive knowledge of educational policy regarding new teacher
development and/or an advanced degree in education, education
administration/policy or public policy is highly desirable.
- Successful K-12 teaching experience is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of AFT and its affiliates is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated research, writing and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to use a variety of computer programs to efficiently write
reports and create and analyze databases.
- Moderate travel is required.
*Application requirements*:
Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé to the director of human
resources or via e-mail to adminjobs@aft.org. Please reference posting
#AOF-39-06-0111-R.
DC: Senior Associate, Communications
> Feb 15 11:49AM -0800 ^
*SENIOR ASSOCIATE, COMMUNICATIONS*
Notice of Open Position
Job Title: Senior Associate Unit: AFTSU
Job Number: AOF-55-05-0111-V Supervisor: Director, Communications
Department: Communications Salary: $74,892.34
Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the director and deputy
director of the communications department, the senior associate will work to
support AFT affiliates' digital communications mobilization campaigns
through the strategic use of AFT digital resources and social media tools.
*Position Responsibilities: *
• Work closely with the organization and field services, political and
communications departments to design and implement the strategic use of
online tools in an effort to assist AFT local affiliates involved in
organizing or mobilization campaigns.
• Responsible for implementation of digital resources including Salsa Labs
e-mail and advocacy platform; text messaging databases; and AFT StateWeb, a
website management tool for AFT affiliates.
• Provide training and support for the advocacy platform and other tools as
necessary.
• Assist in the production and maintenance of the AFT's public website
(aft.org) and provide general administration of the intranet (AFT LeaderNet)
as needed.
• Implement additional tools and resources as developed by the AFT
information technology and organization and field services departments.
• Some travel is required.
*
Primary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*
• Proven expertise and demonstrated ability in the strategic implementation
of the tools and resources mentioned above within the labor movement, a
social justice organization or a membership-based organization is essential.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills are necessary, as
well as exceptional communication skills including both written and verbal.
• Outstanding attention to detail and creativity are essential.
• Experience providing in-person and online training and support on
web-based/online tools and resources.
• Minimum of bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
*Secondary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: *
• A software development background, particularly with Cold Fusion, is
preferred.
• Familiarity with AFT and/or its affiliates is considered a plus.
*Application requirements:* Applicants should submit a cover letter and
résumé to the director of human resources or via e-mail to adminjobs@aft.org.
Please reference posting #AOF-55-05-0111-V.
DC: Computer Specialist Programmer
> Feb 15 11:48AM -0800 ^
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR – CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS
*COMPUTER SPECIALIST PROGRAMMER*
*Grade VI*
*Information Technology Department*
*This position works under the direct supervision of the IT Managers and/or
with the Helpdesk staff working in a lead capacity.*
*DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:*
*COPE*
- Convert voter files for all 50 states in accordance with the voter file
specifications provided. This task includes selecting appropriate fields
from the Catalist file via SQL and other tools and converting them using
DataRight programming language and generating validation counts and reports.
- Create, compress, transfer, and format files.
- Convert affiliate files in various formats such as tab delimited and
bar delimited files into database compatible files utilizing SQL and
DataRight.
- Create general Access databases and generate reports.
- Using online system, generate output such as reports, diskettes and
labels utilizing SQL statements.
- Cross-verify other worker’s output product, and prepare shipping labels
and reports, box material, and deliver shipment to Support Services.
- Maintain/oversee a variety of COPE printer related tasks (i.e.
monitoring supplies such as paper, labels, printing ribbons and ink
cartridges; changing ribbons and ink cartridges and resolving paper jams).
- Unload boxes of labels and computer paper (both greenbar and 8x12) and
stack them in the computer room.
*Helpdesk*
- Assist in answering and logging HelpDesk calls and email requests.
Perform initial assessment of user requests, open trouble tickets and
resolve as many calls as possible immediately. Prioritize and refer urgent
requests as appropriate to HelpDesk staff.
- Answer user requests regarding trouble ticket status and proactively
update individual users about the status of their open calls. Update
Support Magic call records with hardware/software order information or call
to outside vendors for service and notify users of updated status.
- Contact selected users to ensure that a closed call was resolved
satisfactorily. Provide feedback to manager and other technical staff.
- Work with HelpDesk to organize and maintain IT account services:
logins, mail, telephone, mobile devices, teleconference, equipment
inventory, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
*Administration*
- Assist in maintaining department staff time & attendance records.
- Assist in supporting and tracking requisition processes: check &
purchase requests
- Assist department billing process: telecommunication, affiliate
rebilling, and COPE billing, etc.
*QUALIFICATIONS: *
- Formal training in Computer Science, Information Systems or related
discipline or equivalent experience.
- Experience in SQL or other high level programming language.
- Experience with helpdesk tracking systems a plus.
- 1-2 years experience in a helpdesk or other end-user support operation.
- 1-2 years experience working in a networked environment, including
experience with network client configuration and connectivity.
- Experience in resolving printer problems.
- Ability to lift heavy objects.
- Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing).
- Ability to manage workflow and to work well within a team;
- Demonstrated ability to work in high-pressure environment and meet
unpredictable deadlines;
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
- Ability/willingness to work with many people and juggle many projects;
- Knowledge of desktop suites (including Microsoft Office).
- Knowledge of basic network functions (logins, print queues, drive
mapping, access rights, etc.).
*The following testing is required: *
*Clerical, Typing, Spreadsheet (Excel), Database (Access), Intermediate
Excel (spreadsheet)*
*Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM*
Please send a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for
the position and a resume to the contact information listed below:
*Jobpost*
*AFL-CIO Human Resources Department*
*815 Sixteenth Street, NW*
*Washington**, D.C. 20006*
FAX: (202) 508-6961
EMAIL: jobpost@aflcio.org * *
Director of Field Policy and Advocacy
> Feb 15 11:46AM -0800 ^
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting
change for children in need in the United States and in more than 120
countries around the world. For more than 75 years, Save the Children has
been helping children survive and thrive by improving their health,
education and economic opportunities and, in times of acute crisis,
mobilizing rapid life-saving assistance to help children recover from the
effects of war, conflict and natural disasters For more information, visit
Savethechildren.org. Apply online to job number 5260
The Director of Field Policy and Advocacy will provide leadership and
support for strengthening and expanding agency efforts to build staff and
organizational advocacy capacity and integrate advocacy as a core strategy
of Save the Children's mission. The Director will be responsible for the
following: Coordinating and working with a global team (including regional
advocacy directors) to lead a process to analyze and review overall advocacy
needs and capacity across Save the Children US; train and coach staff to
integrate advocacy into their work; leading workshops and provide technical
assistance to Country Office and sector staff; developing tools and
materials to support Country Office advocacy work and trainings; developing
organizational indicators to monitor and evaluate progress of Country office
advocacy work and capacity building efforts; sharing best practices; working
closely with other departments to integrate and track advocacy in existing
organizational systems (such as the Minimum Operating Standards); work with
Save the Children International (SCI) members to design how advocacy efforts
will be supported; Collaborating across all programs and with support units,
Country Office Directors, and Regional Directors of Policy and
Communications; Collaborating externally with counterparts in similar
organizations. The Director may also undertake special projects to build
advocacy capacity of the Washington PPA team and engage in advocacy directly
as needed.
Bachelors degree and Masters degree in public policy, International
Relations or related field preferred; 10-15 years professional experience
with increasing responsibilities; Strong experience in developing and
implementing successful advocacy strategies in a specific thematic areas
such as education; in a country setting or the U.S., and monitoring and
evaluation of advocacy; Demonstrated experience in training, facilitation,
capacity building and provision of technical assistance in multi-cultural
contexts, preferably in advocacy, and ability to develop mechanisms and
workshops for building the capacity of others to improve advocacy skills and
tactics; Strong advocacy skills, in particular a track record of applying
innovative and effective advocacy strategies and tactics and ability to
identify relevant policy change goals, assess risks, respond to shifting
political environments and provide leadership to implement appropriate
advocacy strategies in response; Experience with organizational change and
integration; Proven experience in coaching and training in advocacy and in
monitoring and evaluating impact of training; Strong verbal and written
communications skills across all cultures including the ability to analyze
policy and design advocacy strategies; Ability to make decisions; computer
skills with Microsoft Suite Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, outlook) and
HTML.
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Feb 15 11:44AM -0800 ^
The Digital Media Department
The Digital Media Program uses all forms of media—including websites, social
networking sites, mobile technologies, and games—to achieve positive changes
in the sexual attitudes, knowledge, and behavior of teens and young adults.
Job Description
The Assistant Director, Digital Media reports to the Senior Director,
Digital Media and will have primary responsibility for the marketing and
outreach efforts of the department with a particular emphasis on
Bedsider.org, The National Campaign’s free online birth control network. The
Assistant Director represents the Digital Media Program when the Senior
Director is not available and, along with the Senior Director, is
responsible for a number of functional areas of the department. Bedsider.org
duties include:
• Develop and put in place a marketing program to support of Bedsider.org.
This marketing plan should nurture existing relationships as well as develop
a new network of relationships to support Bedsider.org. The marketing plan
should include innovative uses of:
o Digital Media - including web 2.0
o Events - both traditional and online
o Collateral - both traditional and online
• Create a “loyalty” program for Bedsider.org that rewards those who use the
site and build a network of Bedsider members that encourages peer
interaction and support.
• Assist in creating, developing, and implementing Bedsider (and other
digital properties). Assist with merchandise sales for Bedsider.
• Be a spokesperson for Bedsider and other Campaign properties.
Other duties include:
• Develop content in a variety of ways (alone, in teams, and/or through the
supervision of others) for the purpose of increasing awareness of Campaign
activities. Content includes, but is not limited to, web-based ads of all
kinds, mobile marketing, social media, print materials, and guerilla
marketing. Participate in developing policy for the Digital program and
works with the Senior Director and Senior Manager in writing contracts,
negotiating costs with vendors, and timely payment.
• Conduct audience and market research as needed; develop strategies based
on survey analyses; and provide statistical and demographic information of
the organization’s target audiences as requested. Assist in evaluating
website(s) and associated marketing.
The Assistant Director works closely with other National Campaign
programs—Research, Entertainment Media, Public Policy, Partnerships, State
and Local Action, and Development and Administration—to ensure that the work
of the Digital Media Program is integrated with all other relevant Campaign
programs.
Qualifications
• Expertise in digital marketing best practices, search engine optimization,
paid search, and mobile marketing.
• Experience in public speaking, being a spokesperson, and communicating a
vision for a product or service.
• Excellent customer service skills, ability to solve problems with
customers and stakeholders and keep a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with
developers, designers, medical experts and advisors, copywriters, and staff.
• IT literate - knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and
working with CRM databases an advantage. Working knowledge of Google Adwords
(pay-per-click campaigns), Google Analytics (SEO results), MS Excel
spreadsheets, Convio, Salesforce.com, and database programs (e.g.
FileMaker).
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, including strong editing
skills, in order to prepare and/or review written communication in a range
of formats (e.g., journal articles, tweets, blog posts, reports) for a range
of audiences (e.g., young adults, health care providers). Demonstrated
ability to formulate these communications in a timely fashion and using
proper grammar, sentence structure, and word definition.
• Excellent project management skills and organizational ability. Attention
to detail, problem-solving, and follow-through. Ability to work on numerous
projects simultaneously. Ability to work independently on long-term
projects. Ability to lead as well as work as part of a team.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of accomplishing
goals through others and the ability to apply these principles and practices
in both paid and voluntary settings.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Deadline for application is February 28, 2011
Application
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Digital Media Assistant Director Search
The National Campaign
1776 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
Or by email to:
recruitment@thenc.org
EOE/MF
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CLEAN WATER ACTION & CLEAN WATER FUND
/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT/
*POSITION: **Major Gift Officer** *
*LOCATION: Washington, DC *
* *
Clean Water Fund and Clean Water Action are seeking an energetic and
experienced Major Gift Officer. *Clean Water Action *is a* 1 million
member *national organization working for clean, safe and affordable
water, prevention of health-threatening pollution, creation of
environmentally-safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to
make democracy work. *Clean Water Fund* provides research, education,
organizing and technical assistance to strengthen grassroots
environmental efforts around the country, promoting the public interest
on issues related to water, natural resources, health and a healthy
economy. Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund work together on
selected campaigns and programs.
The Major Gift Officer is responsible for developing and implementing
the strategic direction and work plan needed to cultivate, solicit, and
steward individual donors with the capacity to make annual gifts of
$1,000 as part of building a Major Donor Program. He/she will handle a
portfolio of donor prospects and current donors, and staff the Chief
Executive Officer, Director of Development, board members and other
staff in soliciting major donor prospects. He/she will develop targeted
strategies and a comprehensive plan for each individual donor, and be
primarily responsible for soliciting and securing major gifts for the
organizations. He/She will develop and implement research and
prospecting protocols using our member database and other tools. He/she
will develop tracking systems to monitor progress, report on status, and
ensure that revenue goals are met. He/she will contribute to the
development of all communication materials (printed, electronic and
oral) that will be used to execute this program.
*Reports to:* Director of Development
*RESPONSIBILITIES *
*Strategic and Administration*
· Develop and implement strategies for building and growing Major Gifts
program within Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund.
· Establish and meet annual revenue goals and budget in conjunction
with Director of Development & CEO.
· Track progress toward goals and prepare monthly reports to staff and
board.
*Individual Donors*
· Manage portfolio of 200-500 prospects and current donors, executing
annual plans to cultivate, solicit and steward those donors, with direct
personal responsibility for many of these donors, and responsibility for
maintaining donor records
· Staff Chief Executive Officer, Director of Development, board members
and other staff in their donor responsibilities, including identifying
prospects, helping set up visits, creating solicitor teams, developing
strategies and target amounts for asks and ensuring that all parties
have the resources to carry out their major donor work
· Develop strategies to direct donors to 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and
political gifts as the organizations' needs require
· Manage and contribute to the writing and production of individual and
major donor fundraising and marketing materials for internal and
external audiences.
· In coordination with the Development Director, develop and manage
events for major donors.
· Provide stewardship for major donors that will include asking board
members to call/write thank you notes; preparing special personalized
mailings or emails to donors; and writing personalized thank-you letters.
· Collaborate with National Canvass Coordinator to develop and
implement strategies in the membership recruitment and renewal programs
to upgrade donors currently contributing $1,000+ to higher levels.
· Coordinate activities with other organizational constituencies such
as the Canvass Program and State Programs
· Participate as needed in Board Development Committee Meetings
· Dedicate a substantial amount of time for direct asks and scheduling
of meetings.
· Extensive travel required, primarily, but not limited to states with
Clean Water offices.
* *
*QUALIFICATIONS*
· Minimum 5 - 6 years fundraising experience.
· Demonstrated success managing and implementing a major gifts program
and in soliciting five and six figure gifts
· Demonstrated success and acumen in working with volunteers
· Demonstrated success in planning and coordinating donor events.
· Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills, especially
strategic relationship-building, public speaking and fundraising, with
multiple constituencies
· Able to work independently and as part of a team in a large, complex
organization.
· Understanding of IRS Code and other regulatory issues affecting
501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and political gifts
· Strategic, creative thinker, able to see the big picture, take
initiative and set priorities; excellent time-manager and problem-solver
· Strong computer skills and data management skills
· Experience in overseeing moves management for major donors
· Passion for environmental issues and the organizations' mission and
programs
*OTHER INFORMATION*
§ Compensation depending on qualifications. Attractive benefits
package.
*TO APPLY*: Send resume to DEVELOPMENT, Clean Water Action, 1010 Vermont
Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005 or email to
aherrmann@cleanwater.org
--
Andrea Herrmann
Acting Director of Development
Clean Water Action & Clean Water Fund
www.CleanWaterFund.org
www.CleanWaterAction.org
1010 Vermont Avenue, N.W.
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
603-528-1909
202-403-0531 Fax
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Join the Public Advocate's Organizing Division
Feb 15 10:33AM -0500 ^
The Office of the Public Advocate for the City of New York seeks interns for
its Organizing Division. The Division works directly with city residents in
order to offer underserved communities an innovative way to solve their
problems. Interns who work with the Organizing Division will be on the front
lines of our campaign to make New York City government more responsive to
our city’s most vulnerable residents and play a key role in a new initiative
of a citywide elected office. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals
to gain first-hand organizing experience or expand an existing organizing
portfolio under the close supervision of the staff of the Public Advocate’s
Office.
*POSITION**:* * Organizing Intern* (Part-time or Full-time).
*Responsibilities:*
· Assist organizers with research and design of campaigns;
· Assist in event planning and preparation;
· Attend community forums, events and legislative briefings;
· Participate in fieldwork in support of organizing campaigns;
· Conduct correspondence and outreach with local elected officials
and community organizations;
· Build databases of contacts, volunteers, activists and
partnerships;
· Attend skill-building trainings and educational forums;
· Contribute to other projects as necessary to advance the mission
of the Public Advocate.
*QUALIFICATIONS**: *Excellent administrative, communication and computer
skills (Microsoft Word and Excel) required. Strong writing and
organizational skills required. Ability to work cooperatively with diverse
staff and communities as well as interact with government staff are a must.
Community organizing and event planning experience, knowledge of NYC
government and community landscapes preferred. Bi/multilingual ability
preferred.
*
*
*VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP**:* Unpaid. 14-35 hours a week. Course credit
available. Summer opportunities available.
*TO APPLY**:* Email cover letter and resume to painternship@gmail.com.
*ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED**.*
*DEADLINE**:* *APPLY IMMEDIATELY.*
* *
The Office of the Public Advocate is an equal opportunity employer.
INTERNSHIPS:
Summer internship opportunities are available in the office of Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY). In addition to assisting front office staff with general administrative duties, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with legislative staff on researching new legislation, drafting constituent correspondence, as well as various other projects. Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills, be detail oriented, organized, dependable, able to multi-task, and have a positive attitude.
New York ties are preferred but not required. If interested, send a resume, cover letter, and short writing sample to NY18Internship@mail.house.gov.
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Internships at EMILY's List
Gain valuable political experience and help elect pro-choice Democratic women up and down the ticket! EMILY’s List is a grassroots political network working to elect pro-choice Democratic women candidates to higher office. We orchestrate major fundraising efforts for candidates, work with their teams to build effective campaigns, and use our famous grassroots network to mobilize women voters. Interns are given the opportunity to do varied and substantive work, while gaining in-depth experience in the political sector. By working together, we can make a difference — and change the face of American politics.
EMILY's List offers full- and part-time internships in eight departments:
Communications
Development
Political
Research
Finance/Administration
Information Technology
New Media
WOMEN VOTE!
Because of the crucial role interns play in our organization, we ask that applicants have excellent written and oral communication skills. Good judgment and an ability to maintain confidentiality are also a must.
Visit http://emilyslist.org/who/jobs/ to apply for a Summer 2011 internship. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling schedule; the last day to apply is April 1, 2011.
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Only 1 spot available in Democracy for America’s Field department for the Spring 2011 session from March through May at our headquarters in beautiful Burlington, VT.
Democracy for America (DFA) is looking for creative, motivated young people who want to get involved in progressive politics. At DFA, you will have the opportunity to work directly with staff, playing a substantive role in your department. The hands-on experience you gain at DFA will be invaluable wherever your education and career take you.
DFA Field interns work directly with our National Field Organizers and grassroots activists to bring about progressive change through online organizing in our fast-paced Burlington office. The interns help the Field Organizers recruit and develop DFA leaders across the country through on-the-ground and online trainings, and national and local actions. They are essential to mobilizing DFA’s one million (and counting) members to support local progressive candidates and issues through blog posts and local emails. They also provide logistical support for our nationwide Campaign Academy and Night School program.
To apply for a Democracy for America internship, please send a cover letter and resume to Operations Manager Tegan Rymer at operations@democracyforamerica.com.
Democracy for America accepts applications on a rolling basis. More information on Democracy for America internships at http://www.democracyforamerica.com/internships
____________________________________________________________________________________
The Office of the New York City Public Advocate seeks interns for its
Constituent Services Division. The Division assists city residents in resolving
disputes with government agencies, advocates on behalf of underserved
communities, and assures effective operation of city services. Interns who
work with the Constituent Services Division will be on the front lines of
our campaign to make New York City government more responsive to our city’s
most vulnerable residents and play a key role in the operation of a citywide
governmental office. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals to gain
hands-on government and public administration experience under the close
supervision of Public Advocate Office staff.
*POSITION**:* * Constituent Services Intern* (Part-time or Full-time).
*Responsibilities:*
· Assist staff in receiving and responding to constituent inquiries;
· Assist in event planning;
· Participate in community forums and events and attend legislative
briefings;
· Support community organizing campaigns and help prepare public
education materials;
· Research rules and regulations regarding government benefits and
services;
· Attend skill-building trainings and educational forums;
· Provide assistance in managing correspondence between government
agencies and constituents;
· Contribute to other projects as necessary to advance the mission
of the Public Advocate.
*QUALIFICATIONS**: *Excellent administrative, communication and computer
skills (Microsoft Word and Excel) required. Strong writing and
organizational skills required. Ability to work cooperatively with diverse
staff and communities as well as interact with government staff are a must.
Community organizing and event planning experience, knowledge of NYC
government and constituent services experience preferred. Bi/multilingual
ability preferred.
*
*
*VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP**:* Unpaid. 14-35 hours a week. Course credit
available. Summer opportunities available.
*TO APPLY**:* Email cover letter and resume to painternship@gmail.com.
*ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED**.*
*DEADLINE**:* *APPLY IMMEDIATELY.*
* *
The Office of the Public Advocate is an equal opportunity employer.
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