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JOBS:
Progressive California Democrat seeks senior LA to manage a diverse legislative portfolio with a primary focus on domestic and global health issues, including specifically HIV/AIDS. Candidates must have prior hill experience, an understanding of the appropriations process, and must demonstrate knowledge and a strategic understanding of related legislation, policies, stakeholder groups, and opportunities for action and engagement on the issue of HIV/AIDS. Outstanding writing skills, an ability to take initiative, manage work of others, and a good sense of collegiality is required. Please submit resume, cover letter and one writing sample to lee.resumes@mail.house.gov. No calls please.
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Third Way is the leading moderate think-tank of the progressive movement. Our aims: an economic agenda that is focused on growth and middle class success; a culture of shared values; a national security approach that is both tough and smart; and a clean energy revolution. We create high-impact products for use by elected officials, candidates and the Administration.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Third Way is seeking a Director of the National Security Program. This is a high profile, high impact, senior level policy position that supervises and coordinates all activities of the department and manages the work of two policy staff and outside consultants. The Director is a member of the senior management team of Third Way and reports to the VP for Policy.
Major areas of responsibility:
The goal of the National Security program is to develop policy solutions to 21st century threats. As one of four Third Way program areas, the National Security Program has been a trusted policy voice on Capitol Hill and the Obama administration. The Program’s successes have been featured widely in the press, and Third Way’s security policies and ideas have been adopted by leading voices in the House, Senate, and administration.
The Director of the National Security Program has both a policy and public role within the organization. The Director represents the organization with Members of Congress, administration officials, Hill staff, the business community, advocacy organizations, academics and other thinkers, with Third Way’s Board of Trustees and in the media.
This position affords qualified candidates with an extraordinary opportunity to help grow and brand a vibrant and important part of the progressive governing and political infrastructure. Our workplace is diverse, inclusive, collegial, and family-friendly.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
· Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience working in the policy or advocacy arena, Capitol Hill or Administration. (A graduate degree is helpful but not required.) A strong network of Hill and administration contacts is preferred.
· Management Expertise. Candidates should excel in and have significant experience managing others and managing projects. Candidates must be extremely organized and results-oriented. They must be able to keep multiple projects on track.
· Policy Expertise: Candidates should have a strong general background in national security. Candidates with policy experience in counterterrorism and defense are preferred.
· Creativity and entrepreneurship: Candidates should be prepared to work with a team that thinks outside-the-box and challenges existing orthodoxies. Candidates must be prepared to formulate new policy ideas and aggressively promote them.
· Writing: Candidates must have proven ability to write compelling and high-impact products.
· Communications: Candidates must have strong public presentation ability. Experience in working with the media is preferred.
· Teamwork: Candidates should enjoy working in an extremely collaborative organization – collaboration with both Third Way senior management and policy staff.
TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: hr@thirdway.org with “Director of National Security” as the subject line.
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Manager, Affiliate Partnerships Location: *Reston, VA* Department:
*Conservation
Programs & Education* Duration: *Full Time* Salary: *Open* Join us by
working a job you're WILD about! Find a job you’re wild about at the
National Wildlife Federation (NWF), the nation’s largest member-supported
conservation organization, which is at the forefront of global warming
issues, reconnecting our children with nature, and protecting America’s
wildlife and habitat.
Position Description
We seek a Manager, Affiliate Partnerships to oversee national affiliate
programs, communications and operations, and serve in a strategic
implementation capacity to the Director of Affiliate Partnerships. This
position provides direction for and manages the efforts associated with the
NWF Affiliate network. The Affiliate Partnerships Manager will ensure that
the affiliate governance requirements of the organization are met and will
play a critical coordinating role in relationships with Affiliates and
Regional Representatives. This position is also responsible for overseeing
the operations and daily administration of the Affiliate Partnerships team,
and providing support to the Board Credentials and Affiliate Standards
Committee.
Position Requirements
Qualified candidates for this position must have a bachelor's degree or
commensurate and a minimum eight years of professional experience,
preferably in a non-profit, project management or operations capacity. The
Affiliate Partnerships Manager must possess strong written, verbal
communication, and leadership skills, excellent planning, strategy,
creativity, and delegation skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to
conceive, manage and complete projects. He or she must have a demonstrated
ability to collaborate and coordinate effectively and efficiently across a
large, geographically dispersed organization and network of affiliated
organizations with staff and volunteers at a variety of organizational and
leadership levels. The Affiliate Partnerships Manager must be a
relationship-builder. Understanding the mechanics that shape and affect NWF
as a whole, flexibility, and good organization skills are required. Prior
experience working with NWF' s affiliates and volunteer leaders, as well as
a working knowledge of NWF's governance, and meeting facilitation and
event-planning experience are strongly desired.
To learn more, and to apply:
https://careers.nwf.org/ext/detail.asp?jobid=nwf2132-292982983-VA
*Begin application process by entering your email address at bottom of page
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Topic: Finance Director needed
Mar 02 07:43AM -0800 ^
In partnership with the Operations Director, this position is
responsible for all fundraising and development activities. The
Finance Director will help forge new relationships to build Heartland
Revolution’s visibility, impact, and financial resources. The
Operations Director and Finance Director also will design and
implement a comprehensive plan for developing key external alliances
by cultivating individual and philanthropic support.
The Operations and Finance Director will have primary responsibility
for establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed to grow
Heartland Revolution’s budget through the solicitation of major gifts,
special events, and corporate/union support.
The Finance Director will expand and diversify Heartland Revolution’s
donor base/pipeline and work closely with other team members to secure
funding for new initiatives.
Responsibilities:
• Write and implement fundraising plan
• Establish and achieve quarterly, monthly, and weekly fundraising
goals
• Work with Executive Director/Operations Director to manage campaign
cash flow
• Schedule, monitor and plan call time
• Plan fundraising events
• Supervise finance staff
• Ensure campaign is in compliance with federal campaign finance law
• Other tasks as assigned
Please send your resume to heartlandrevolution@gmail.com
More information on Heartland Revolution available by visiting
www.heartlandrevolution.com
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Topic: Special Projects Coordinator for Earth Day 2011 Campaign
Mar 02 07:18AM -0800 ^
SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR
Special Projects Coordinator Description:
Earth Day Network’s Special Projects Coordinator will be responsible
for successful campaigns that engage local communities nationwide in
environmental initiatives, campaigns, and events to build awareness
and enable action. Our organization is particularly invested in
engaging under-represented populations such as women, youth,
communities of color and local authorities. Through advocacy, green
schools, policy, and women’s initiatives, our campaigns empower and
engage individuals, communities, and countries to create a greener
economy and more sustainable future.
Specific Responsibilities:
Special Projects Coordinators will take the responsibilities of:
• Conducting outreach to city officials and organizations through
phone calls and e-mails as per the campaign strategy and mission.
• Creating partnerships with organizations and cities for Earth Day
2011.
• Assisting in the research, writing and development of polices for
environmental education and civics.
• Strengthening ties with our many network member groups and on the
state and federal level.
• Contributing to the coordination and planning of events and
actions.
• Monitoring and analyzing federal, state and local initiatives in
identified policy areas including support for actions, as well as
helping develop strategies with the Policy Department to further EDN’s
policy priorities.
• Participating in advocacy meetings with key policy makers, as well
as attending relevant briefings and hearings.
• Drafting and writing policy statements and advocacy materials,
including EDN’s blog, website, and newsletter.
Qualifications:
• A strong interest in and knowledge of the legislative process at the
federal level and familiarity with the state and local levels.
• A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues,
especially related to green schools.
• Team-player attitude with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to projects and campaigns.
• Must be a self-starter and driven
• Professional demeanor, appearance and workmanship.
• Previous outreach experience required.
• Comfortable making cold and follow-up phone calls.
Compensation: $10 an hour. This position is through April 29th, 2011.
Earth Day Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application instructions:
To apply, please send resume, cover letter and 1-3 page writing sample
to Christina Cernansky, Associate Director of Advocacy, at
cernansky@earthday.org.
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[PART-TIME JOB] Sewall-Belmont Seeks Museum Assistants - Please share!
Mar 02 10:14AM -0500 ^
*The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum, home of the historic National Woman’s
Party, located on Capitol Hill has openings for part-time Museum Assistants
for weekdays and weekends**. *Museum Assistants are an important resource
at the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum. They serve as public ambassadors,
among the first people to directly interact with the visitors. Museum
Assistants advance the mission of the Museum and provide workshops and other
educational programs for the general public (children, adults, families). A
positive attitude, high degree of initiative, and strong work ethic are
essential for the position.
*If interested, please submit the
application
a cover letter and resume to Elisabeth Crum, Public Programs and Outreach
Manager at elisabeth.crum@sewallbelmont.org for consideration.*
*MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* *
1. Prepare the House for viewing and carry out all procedures for opening
and closing per the established museum checklist.
1. Welcome and direct visitors to the exhibition galleries.
1. Conduct subject-specific gallery talks and full length group tours for
visitors of all ages in a personable and knowledgeable manner and provide
accurate information relevant to the major themes in the Sewall-Belmont
House & Museum history.
1. Articulate the Museum's goals and programs, current restoration
activities and future plans.
1. Assist in providing security for the Museum and the collections.
Ensure the safety of the visiting public and respond calmly and
professionally to emergencies. Follow institutional procedures.
1. Track the number of visitors who tour the Museum daily and gather
additional information on how they heard about the museum.
1. Provide feedback by soliciting written and/or verbal comments from
visitors.
1. Assist with museum shop operations and sales.
1. Provide assistance to museum staff, including clerical work and data
entry, as needed.
1. When there are no visitors, utilize the Florence Bayard Hilles
Feminist Library to strengthen knowledge of the National Woman’s Party and
the women’s movement in general.
1. Participate in training programs and other opportunities in order to
expand knowledge of the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum and strengthen
interpretive skills.
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
Candidates should:
- Have excellent oral communication skills
- Feel comfortable speaking in front of groups and generating visitor
participation
- Be interested in women’s history, the suffrage and equal rights
movement, and the history of the National Woman’s Party
- Experience or education in history, women’s studies, art, or teaching
is preferred but not required
- Have experience working with the public
- Be articulate, enthusiastic, engaging, and willing to learn
- Be willing to become actively involved in the programs of the Museum
- Demonstrate a desire and willingness to conduct programs that engage
visitors of diverse backgrounds in exploring challenging issues.
The compensation for the position is $10 per hour. The number of hours of
work per week/work schedule may vary. The museum is open Wednesday through
Sunday, from noon until 5:00 p.m. Museum Assistants should have a flexible
schedule and must be available to work on weekends, occasional evenings, and
federal holidays. Assistants must also be available to attend mandatory
monthly training meetings.
Openings are also available for Event Assistants. Museum Assistants may
also be scheduled as Event Assistants. Please contact the Sewall-Belmont
House & Museum for additional information.
Elisabeth Crum
Public Programs & Outreach Manager
Sewall-Belmont House & Museum
144 Constitution Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 546-1210 x17
www.sewallbelmont.org
Join the Historic National Woman's
Party!
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Experienced Finance Directors / Staff - Texas and California
Mar 01 05:54PM -0800 ^
We are a Democratic political consulting firm and are looking for
experienced finance directors and staff for campaigns in Houston,
Texas and Northern California.
Applicants should have at least 3-5 cycles raising money - including
writing and implementing finance plans, managing major donor and
grassroots efforts, including events, and managing call time. NGP
proficiency is a plus but not required.
Please send a resume and cover email to jobs@storefrontpolitical.com.
Thank you.
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Political consulting group is seeking an executive assistant / office
manager.
Applicants should be able to work independently and adapt quickly to
meet changing deadlines and priorities. The position requires
applicants to be highly organized, detail oriented, and to utilize
excellent verbal & written communication skills. Must be a team
player comfortable working in a demanding environment. Serious
applicants only need apply.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Conducting research
Writing memos / reports / letters
Handling information requests
Preparing correspondence and event invitations
Maintaining accurate files and records
Database management
The position may also involve training as well as supervising interns
and volunteers.
1 - 2 years executive assistant or managerial experience is
preferred.
This position is full time and available immediately. If interested,
please e-mail a brief cover letter and resume to
democratfinanceassistant@gmail.com
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The City of Baltimore is seeking a Liaison Officer I to act as a
liaison between a City agency and the community and promote and
coordinate agency programs. Employees work a conventional workweek
that may involve evening hours. The salary range is $41,438-$50,364.
March 11, 2011 is the last day to file an application.
Minimum Qualifications:
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND
have three years of experience in community service work or
administrative coordination OR have an equivalent combination of
relevant education and experience in community service work or
administrative coordination.
Selection Process:
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their
applications will be placed on the eligible list without further
examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be
evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential,
therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your
application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being
considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed
in rank order.
Note:
Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will
be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction
information
To apply for the position, please visit baltimorecity.gov and download
the job application. Applications may also be obtained by mail or in
person from the Baltimore City Department of Human Resources, 201 East
Baltimore Street, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21202. Please call the
Department of Human Resources at 410.396.3860 for more information.
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JOBS:
Legislative Assistant. Progressive Democrat looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to serve as a Legislative Assistant focusing on Veterans, Health Care, Global Health, Mental Health, Social Security, and Medicare/Medicaid. Three plus years of Hill experience, professional degree, and appropriations or authorizing committee experience are a plus. In depth knowledge and understanding of legislative process and excellent writing ability is required. Please email cover letter, resume, references, and three writing samples to housedem.jobopening@gmail.com. No calls, drop-ins, or faxes please.
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Manager, Affiliate Partnerships
Location: Reston, VA
Department: Conservation Programs & Education
Duration: Full Time
Salary: Open
Join us by working a job you're WILD about!
Find a job you’re wild about at the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), the
nation’s largest member-supported conservation organization, which is at the
forefront of global warming issues, reconnecting our children with nature, and
protecting America’s wildlife and habitat.
Position Description
We seek a Manager, Affiliate Partnerships to oversee national affiliate
programs, communications and operations, and serve in a strategic
implementation capacity to the Director of Affiliate Partnerships. This
position provides direction for and manages the efforts associated with the NWF
Affiliate network. The Affiliate Partnerships Manager will ensure that the
affiliate governance requirements of the organization are met and will play a
critical coordinating role in relationships with Affiliates and Regional
Representatives. This position is also responsible for overseeing the
operations and daily administration of the Affiliate Partnerships team, and
providing support to the Board Credentials and Affiliate Standards Committee.
Position Requirements
Qualified candidates for this position must have a bachelor's degree or
commensurate and a minimum eight years of professional experience, preferably
in a non-profit, project management or operations capacity. The Affiliate
Partnerships Manager must possess strong written, verbal communication, and
leadership skills, excellent planning, strategy, creativity, and delegation
skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to conceive, manage and complete
projects. He or she must have a demonstrated ability to collaborate and
coordinate effectively and efficiently across a large, geographically dispersed
organization and network of affiliated organizations with staff and volunteers
at a variety of organizational and leadership levels. The Affiliate
Partnerships Manager must be a relationship-
builder. Understanding the
mechanics that shape and affect NWF as a whole, flexibility, and good
organization skills are required. Prior experience working with NWF' s
affiliates and volunteer leaders, as well as a working knowledge of NWF's
governance, and meeting facilitation and event-planning experience are strongly
desired.
To learn more, and to apply:
https://careers.nwf.org/ext/detail.asp?jobid=nwf2132-292982983-VA
*Begin application process by entering your email address at bottom of page
INTERNSHIPS:
Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) seeks a full-time intern able to commit to three months in a busy press office. Duties will include compiling morning clips for the Congressman, updating press lists, monitoring news coverage, answering incoming calls and other general office tasks as assigned. Candidates should be professional, possess strong writing skills, and have a working understanding of the news cycle.
Interns are an important part of the office and are given significant opportunities to learn and grow in a proactive, detail-oriented office. Candidates with Oregon ties and previous political experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Please email a resume, cover letter and two writing samples to Derek.Schlickeisen@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Press Internship.” No calls, please.
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Congressman Gary C. Peters, representing Michigan’s 9th District, has openings for unpaid interns this spring in his Washington, DC office. Interns in the Washington office will attend briefings and hearings, draft constituent correspondence, and conduct tours of the Capitol building. Interns also will answer phones as well as perform data entry and general office duties. Internships are available expressly for the purpose of furthering educational and career opportunities; therefore they are unpaid and usually awarded to college-level students.
Though there is no application deadline, interested students are encouraged to apply early as the positions are limited. Internships are currently being offered for the months of March through May on both a full and part-time basis. Selection is based on an applicant's educational background, work experience, interview, and writing samples. Applicants should be willing to work both individually and as part of a team, and be able to thrive in a dynamic, high-energy work environment. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, references and two writing samples to angeli.chawla@mail.house.gov. Those with ties to Michigan are strongly encouraged to apply.
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JOBS:
Senior Policy Advisor – Capital Markets Initiative
Third Way is an innovative and influential think-tank that creates and advances moderate policy and political ideas. We advocate for private-sector economic growth, a tough and smart security strategy, a clean energy revolution, bold education and anti-poverty reforms, and progress on divisive culture issues.
ABOUT THE POSITION: Third Way seeks an ambitious and entrepreneurial Senior Policy Advisor to manage our Capital Markets Initiative (CMI).
CMI is a new project of Third Way’s Economic Program, and has as its goal deepening and broadening the understanding among Washington policy makers about the role of U.S. capital markets in the global economy. CMI will seek to provide impartial and easily accessible information to its target audience about how markets function, how finance supports economic growth, and to advance related policy proposals.
Third Way’s Economic Program is guided by a philosophy that emphasizes private-sector growth, middle class success, and the creation of national and individual wealth. We produce a range of high-impact and in-demand products on trade, deficits, entitlement reform, tort reform, jobs, and many other economic issues.
The self-motivated candidate will have both an internal and external role at Third Way. The position will help envision and launch the project, be responsible for overseeing all aspects of this effort, including development of educational materials and policy papers, as well as private and public events. In addition, the Senior Policy Advisor will need to work with private-sector leaders and experts.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Conceiving and managing a high-impact strategy and product deliverables for Third Way’s CMI project;
• Developing relationships and managing the interaction with CMI’s Advisory Group, as well as other high-profile public sector leaders;
• Planning and managing Third Way briefings and education sessions with policy makers on critical capital market issues;
• Representing Third Way while working closely with Congress, the Administration and agency offices, advocacy organizations, and other progressive leaders; and
• Conceiving and proposing a strategy to build a sustained effort on the foundation of CMI’s first phase.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate has the following qualifications and skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree, graduate degree preferred but not required.
• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience working on financial services issues in the private sector, Capitol Hill, with an issue advocacy organization or the equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.
• A familiarity with the legislative process, security laws and financial industry regulations.
• A track record of entrepreneurship in previous positions and an ability to take risks and think creatively to accomplish ambitious goals.
• A proven ability to write compelling and high-impact products. That means the ability to write crisp, clear prose and to articulate persuasive arguments.
• The ability to exercise diplomacy in communications with external contacts and staff.
• Work experience in a team environment with minimal supervision, demonstrating an ability to prioritize and take appropriate action.
• Discretion handling confidential information.
FLEXIBILITY: Results-oriented and flexible culture
COMPENSATION: Competitive compensation and benefits
TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume, writing samples, and salary requirements to: hr@thirdway.org with “Senior Policy Advisor for the Capital Markets Initiative” as the subject line.
Scholl Chair in International Business
Research Assistant
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to address international policy issues and to provide policy options and solutions. CSIS is one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of roughly 200 employees, including more than 100 analysts tracking policy issues and developments in countries across the globe.
CSIS is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Scholl Chair in International Business. The Research Assistant will provide overall policy and economic research and administrative support to Meredith Broadbent, Chairholder for the William M. Scholl Chair in International Business. This position supports the substantive and operational goals of the Chair’s agenda and would be expected to play a key role in helping develop major initiatives related to global competitiveness, international business and security, international finance and trade. In addition to contributing to the development of long-term projects and initiatives, the incumbent responds to the daily demands of the program operations.
Description of Duties:
· Tracks and provides written analysis of international trades on economic, foreign policy, national security and financial developments for the purpose of assessing their policy impact.
· Provides relevant and timely analysis of global and domestic market indicators to inform policy studies.
· Researches U.S. competitiveness in business and security contexts by exploring issues of international business, innovation and high technology, international and homeland security, infrastructure, education, research and development.
· Applies a high level of technical expertise in work relating to business, international, trade, security, foreign policy, and economic policy analysis.
· Assists in drafting and editing concept papers, proposals and policy reports
· Produces sophisticated PowerPoint and online presentations for use by business and policy audiences
· Assists in managing the operations of sizable projects and initiatives
· Works with program stakeholders to ensure an appropriate level of engagement with Chair activities
· Represents the Chair by participating in Center meetings, events, and through synergistic efforts
Experience and Skills:
B.A./B.S. in Business, Economics, Finance, or National Security/Foreign Policy and a graduate-level degree /MBA. Exceptional candidates without a graduate degree may be considered. Academic experience accompanied by 2 - 4 years relevant work experience. Must possess strong analytical skills and sound judgment. Strong proficiency using Powerpoint, data analysis software and Excel spreadsheets. Demonstrated ability to write, think, operate and follow up independently. Must possess strong communication skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from media, governmental entities, the business sector, and the general public. Ability to work closely with a range of individuals with diverse interests, backgrounds, and dispositions.
Candidates interested in applying for this position should submit a letter of interest and resume:
employment@csis.org
Be sure to reference the position in the subject of the email
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Progressive California Democrat seeks senior LA to manage a diverse legislative portfolio with a primary focus on domestic and global health issues, including specifically HIV/AIDS. Candidates must have prior hill experience, an understanding of the appropriations process, and must demonstrate knowledge and a strategic understanding of related legislation, policies, stakeholder groups, and opportunities for action and engagement on the issue of HIV/AIDS. Outstanding writing skills, an ability to take initiative, manage work of others, and a good sense of collegiality is required. Please submit resume, cover letter and one writing sample to lee.resumes@mail.house.gov. No calls please.
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Field Organizers - Positions Available Immediately
Wisconsin Progress is a state based organization committed to advancing a progressive agenda. Wisconsin Progress is currently hiring field organizers to manage and execute the Wisconsin Recall Effort to recall Republican State Senators.
The Field Director positions are based regionally across the state of Wisconsin.
Duties include but are not limited to: -Execute a field operation in a targeted state senate district -Manage a volunteer effort to collect recall signatures -Operate and Manage Phone Bank -Implement mass canvassing operations -Outreach to other progressive organizations to recruit volunteers -Data Management
Wisconsin Progress is an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes it benefits from the perspective and talents of a racially and culturally diverse staff. Women, people of color, and LGBT encouraged to apply.
Salary and Benefits: This position offers a competitive compensation package including mileage, cell phone allowance and health care stipend.
Application Procedure: Please send cover letter and resume to kristen@wisconsinprogress.org. We are hiring immediately. Applications considered on a first come basis.
Authorized and Paid for by WI Progress PAC, Scott Spector , Treasurer.
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Field Manager
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights /The Leadership Conference Education Fund
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (The Leadership Conference) is the leading coalition of organizations committed to civil and human rights in the United States and The Leadership Conference Education Fund is the major research and education organization supporting the coalition.
Description
The Field Manager will be responsible for a variety of tasks within the Department of Field Operations (DFO). The employee in this position will report to the Vice President, Field Operations, with guidance from the Deputy Field Director(s).
Skills and Qualifications
The job requires a commitment to civil and human rights; organizing and outreach experience; a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks; planning and coordinating skills; excellent interpersonal skills; and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines. Minimum requirements are a Bachelors degree; a minimum of three years of field/grassroots experience, preferably with a focus on the creation of materials and tools designed for community leaders and grassroots campaigns; and a demonstrated understanding of and proficiency in the use of social media and web activism software, and Microsoft applications.
Excellent writing and verbal skills, particularly as related to drafting and creating field materials and tools; desire and ability to work with diverse groups of people; desire and ability to manage a complex, ever-changing workload; ability to organize time efficiently; ability to work with intra-departmental teams, interns, and community leaders; and a high level of personal energy and commitment to civil and human rights are essential. Hill experience not required, however a plus.
This is a mid-level position at the center of the organizations’ major work. The employee will have the opportunity to work with the DFO to participate in and/or lead field campaigns to activate the grassroots on critical civil and human rights issues. The employee will play a key role in developing and advancing grassroots strategy on the major priority issues of The Leadership Conference. S/he will also be exposed to the most broad-based civil and human rights coalition in the country, and to participatory democracy at its best.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work directly with the Vice President for Field Operations and field team to:
• Envision and draft materials, alerts and tools for grassroots activists, community leaders, and the civil and human rights coalition as the DFO develops field campaigns on priority Leadership Conference issues;
• Work with the field team to devise a strategy around components of online activism, such as Internet action alerts, social networking systems and innovative web-based outreach;
• Serve as DFO representative on the intra-departmental Online Strategy Group
• Devise grassroots outreach and activation strategies on organizational priority issues, with a particularized focus on developing written materials and social media tools for national, state, and local partners’ use;
• Plan, manage and maintain effective technical support for members of the coalition in their efforts to activate the grassroots and for state and local partner organizations as they implement grassroots campaigns;
• Drive and monitor the development of field outreach, public education, and capacity campaigns in a set of key states as they relate to the organizations’ priority issues and areas of focus
• Work with the DFO to develop grassroots coalitions in key states and to organize national grassroots task force meetings;
Participate in department, All-Staff, team, and other meetings as needed
Salary and Benefits
This is a mid-level position with a starting salary in the mid forties.
To Apply
Send resume and cover letter, by March 31, 2011, via email to personnel@civilrights.org with Field Manager in the subject line; fax to (202) 466-3435, or mail to:
The Leadership Conference /The Leadership Conference Education Fund 1629 K Street, N.W., 10th Floor Washington, D.C. 20006 ATTENTION: Field Manager Search
No telephone inquiries, please.
The Leadership Conference and The Leadership Conference Education Fund are equal opportunity employers and seek applicants who will contribute to the diversity of their staff.
EMILY's List Direct Marketing Director
• Mar 04 09:39AM -0500 ^
•
• *Direct Marketing Director*
•
• * *
•
• EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest financial resource for women candidates,
• is in search of a Direct Marketing Director to work with the organization’s
• Development team and report to the Director of Development.
•
•
• Principal Responsibilities
•
•
•
• The Direct Marketing Director will oversee all aspects of direct marketing
• and membership programs. This includes supervising the direct marketing and
• membership services staff and vendors, managing the budget, developing all
• offline direct marketing projects as well as coordinating full integration
• of offline and online fundraising efforts. It is expected that the Director
• will collaborate across all departments and entities to create an exciting
• environment that fully integrates and maximizes fundraising efforts
• throughout the organization.
•
•
•
• *Specific Duties *
•
•
•
• The Direct Marketing Director will be expected to:
•
•
•
• · Thoroughly understand EMILY’s List, its mission and policies,
• culture, history, vision, finances and how its constituencies and sources of
• funding can be integrated to maximize fundraising efforts;
•
•
•
• · Oversee message development, production and overall coordination of
• vendors and consultants for all offline fundraising programs;
•
•
•
• · Be responsible for projecting, monitoring, and reporting income and
• expense budgets and results for all direct marketing projects. Develop
• comprehensive statistics to track the efforts and support the strategic
• analysis of the direct response program;
•
•
•
• · Project overall membership numbers including renewal rates for
• existing membership and recruitment numbers for prospective members. Work to
• renew, recruit, and upgrade members;
•
•
•
• · Develop cash-flow projections to meet the strategic spending needs
• of the organization and monitor direct marketing cash-flow;
•
•
•
• · Work with candidates and campaign staff to project income, cash
• flow, and costs of money raised through EMILY’s List candidate direct mail;
•
•
•
• · Oversee all operations of the telemarketing program;
•
•
•
• · Manage direct marketing and membership services staff members;
•
•
•
• · Manage the file cut review process; this includes working with the
• marketing analyst on file cut objectives, overseeing timely production,
• verification and delivery of file cuts for all direct response projects;
• and,
•
•
•
• *The ideal candidate should have the following experience and
• qualifications:*
•
•
•
• · A Bachelor’s degree and five to seven years experience in the
• political realm and/or non-profit organizations (501(c)(4) and
• 501(c)(3)). Experience
• in a membership organization is strongly preferred;
•
•
•
• · Strong management and communication skills both with direct reports
• and outside vendors;
•
•
•
• · Significant experience in developing and managing direct marketing
• (especially direct mail) and telemarketing programs;
•
• · Experience managing revenue and expense budgets on multiple
• levels;
•
•
•
• · Strong data analysis, evaluation, and income projection skills.
•
•
•
•
•
• EMILY’s List offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
•
• To apply, please e-mail your resume and a cover letter with salary
• requirements to jobopening@emilyslist.org, subject line: Direct Marketing
• Director. No calls, please.
•
•
•
• *EMILY's List is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
•
• *
• Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.*
•
Topic: EMILY's List Targeting and Data Manager
• Mar 04 09:38AM -0500 ^
•
• *EMILY’s List Targeting & Data Manager*
•
• EMILY’s List is accepting resumes for the position of Targeting & Data
• Manager. The Targeting and Data Manager will serve as the primary data and
• targeting analyst for the organization’s political operations. This is a
• new position and we are seeking a strategic thinker and self starter who can
• help EMILY’s List utilize modeling and analytics to help elect more
• pro-choice Democratic women to office.
•
•
•
• *Primary responsibilities:*
•
•
•
• - Compiles data from public sources, the voter file and partner
• organizations to inform the organization of new congressional district maps
• - Assists staff in the assessment of various races and districts
• - Conducts voter targeting and analysis (with emphasis on the application
• of microtargeting, demographic and geographic factors)
• - Manipulates and generates voter and volunteer lists for mailing,
• canvassing and phoning
• - Is responsible for building testing into and measuring the impact of
• programs
• - Manages contracts with voter file, data & technology vendors and serves
• as liaison to other organizations that assist EMILY’s List with the
• utilization of data
•
• · Creates curriculum and serves as a trainer for EMILY’s List
• training programs in the areas of targeting strategy, voter file management
• and other data analysis
•
• · Other duties as assigned
•
•
•
• *Qualifications: *
•
•
•
• - A commitment to electing pro-choice Democratic women
• - Prior experience with supporting democratic campaigns with voter
• contact data management, list-building and targeting needs
• - Familiarity with precinct-level and individual-level modeling data and
• an understanding of how to suggest and utilize models in campaigns
• - Strong communication and problem solving skills
• - Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize
• work effectively
•
•
•
• This is a cycle-only hire through November 2012. EMILY’s List offers a
• competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
•
•
•
• To apply, please e-mail your resume and a cover letter to
• jobopening@emilyslist.org, subject line: Targeting & Data Manager. No calls,
• please.
•
•
•
• *EMILY's List is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
•
• *
• Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.*
•
• *Leadership Center for the Common Good*
•
• *11 Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 240*
•
• *Washington, DC 20036*
•
• * *
•
• *Position Announcement*
•
• * *
•
• *DC Canvas Director*
•
•
•
• The Leadership Center for the Common Good is a new national
• training and support center for community
• organizations[1]
• . Common Good works with a range of community-based and grassroots
• organizations on an array of social justice issues, ranging from living wage
• jobs to immigrants rights, from environmental justice/green jobs to
• education reform. Common Good is hiring a DC-based Lead Organizer to build
• organizing campaigns and grassroots organization in the City.
•
•
•
• The position requires significant experience running large scale
• canvasing operations in community or labor organizing. This position will
• require the ability to build world class organizing programs at multiple
• levels and to provide overall leadership to a project. Potential areas of
• work include:
•
•
•
• - Building a large scale canvasing operation
• - Hiring and managing canvassing leads and staff
• - Managing an operations budget
• - Coordinating large phone bank and house visit projects
•
• Additional work could include
•
• - Building powerful local issue campaigns on issues like education,
• economic justice, housing, immigration, etc.
• - Building new, powerful community organizations in priority communities;
• - Fundraising;
• - Organizational development including leadership development, board
• development, oversight of operations, development of non-organizing program
• (e.g. communications).
•
•
•
• Ideal attributes of an applicant include:
•
•
•
• - Extensive experience in canvassing operations
• - Proven ability to hire and manage an effective canvassing team
• - At least five years experience in community, labor, or grassroots
• electoral organizing;
• - Experience training and supervising community, labor, or electoral
• organizers;
• - Preference for experience with grassroots, individual or foundation
• fundraising;
• - Preference for excellent writing and communications skills.
•
•
•
• Position based in Washington, DC
•
•
• Send resumes to lccgrecruit@gmail.com.
•
•
• Topic: Editor, MyFDL (my.firedoglake.com)
• Mar 03 03:35AM -0800 ^
•
• Overview
•
• Firedoglake.com, the online news site featuring original reporting and
• commentary including the FDL News Desk, FDL Action, Emptywheel, TBogg,
• MyFDL and La Figa is hiring an Editor for MyFDL (my.firedoglake.com).
• The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and editor with deep
• experience in social media, particularly Reddit and Twitter. As FDL’s
• ambassador to the community, this position must bring an understanding
• of and passion for FDL’s purpose.
•
• Key Responsibilities
•
• • Provide editorial oversight for MyFDL; curate the front page of
• MyFDL; work in coordination with FDL’s Managing Editor and Assistant
• Editor to alert them to important content that appears on MyFDL
• • Monitor content on Reddit and Twitter to recruit writers for MyFDL;
• proactively identify and acquire content to cross-post
• • Oversee social media for Firedoglake; maintain an active presence
• for FDL by regularly posting content on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit,
• Digg, and related sites
• • Serve as FDL’s ambassador to the community; help community members
• troubleshoot issues and answer questions about posting rules and
• responsibilities
•
• Qualifications
•
• • Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience
• • Self-starter with proven experience producing and/or editorializing
• web content
• • Evidence of an active “online life” including deep experience in
• social media and familiarity with sites like Reddit and Digg
• • Understanding of the political blogosphere
• • Exceptional writing skills
• • An understanding of and passion for FDL’s purpose
• • Creative thinking skills
• • Impeccable attention to detail
• • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a
• virtual environment
• • Unquestionable work ethic
•
• How to Apply
•
• Please send a compelling cover letter outlining your qualifications
• for the position and your interest in FDL, your resume, and at least
• one sample of relevant work to jobs@leaderfit.org with the subject
• “MyFDL Editor."
•
•
• Topic: Clean Water Action Job Posting: Online Communications Director
• Mar 03 06:51AM -0500 ^
•
• CLEAN WATER ACTION AND CLEAN WATER FUND
•
•
• /JOB ANNOUNCEMENT/
•
•
•
• *POSITION: ** Online Communications Director
• POSTING DATE: February 18, 2011
• CLOSING DATE: March 18, 2011
• LOCATION: Washington, DC preferred *
•
• * *
•
• Clean Water Fund and Clean Water Action are seeking an Online
• Communications Director who will have lead responsibility for creating
• and driving their on line communications programs. *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, and organizing assistance to strengthen grassroots
• environmental efforts, 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.
•
•
•
• *RESPONSIBILITIES *
•
• · Create and drive online communications strategy, including
• management of web site and e-mail for external and internal
• communication, media relations, fundraising and organizing/advocacy.
•
• · Develop and implement online strategies that support campaigns,
• issue education, volunteer recruitment, outreach and fundraising.
•
• · Maintain organization's web sites, including content and
• graphics, supervising and training other staff in updating web content.
•
• · Strengthen existing online strategies, elevating
• personalization of member contacts and implementing new techniques and
• innovation toward those ends.
•
• · Train, assist and consult with national and state-based staff
• for campaigns and ongoing communications/activism and fundraising.
•
• · Manage relationships with outside web consultants and vendors.
•
• · Promote/support program expansion through techniques that
• increase site visits and grow e-mail lists, such as advertising, key
• words and viral marketing.
•
• · Collect and analyze statistics on web and e-mail communications
• and collect other information needed to inform and strengthen future
• online communications.
•
• · Assess and recommend strategic, system and program
• improvements, including hardware/software, training, staffing and
• outside assistance.
•
• · Develop systems, training manuals and other tools as needed.
•
• * *
•
• *QUALIFICATIONS*
•
• · Minimum 5 years experience with complex, dynamic websites and content
• management applications including Drupal and WordPress.
•
• · Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, usability, and e-mail marketing best
• practices.
•
• · Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills
•
• · Passion for environmental issues and the organizations' mission and
• programs
•
•
•
• *OTHER INFORMATION*
•
• § Compensation depending on qualifications. Attractive benefits
• package.
•
•
•
• *TO APPLY*: Email resume to bwendelgass@cleanwater.org
•
•
•
• Topic: Senior Health Policy Positions Open with SEIU in D.C. & Los Angeles
• Mar 03 05:52PM -0800 ^
•
• SEIU Local 721 is a dynamic, and fast growing organization recognized
• as one of the largest and strongest public employee unions in the
• nation. We have over 80,000 members in 6 counties, including Ventura,
• Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside and numerous cities in the region,
• as well as employees of special districts and publicly-funded non-
• profits such as health clinics. Of these, over 20,000 are public
• sector health care workers. SEIU is seeking to hire an expert in
• health care administration and financing to help analyze, develop, and
• implement policy recommendations that support the members of Local 721
• and the communities served by the safety net system, focusing on Los
• Angeles County.
•
• The International is looking to hire a Health Policy Director in D.C.
• to work with SEIU leadership and senior staff to develop the
• International’s health policy agenda, and manage a team of health
• policy analysts to carry out the Union’s health policy priorities at
• the federal and state levels.
•
• The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is also seeking a
• talented
• and forward-thinking individual for the position of HCBS Policy
• Manager.
•
• To learn more about these positions send your resume to
• Pamela.Kieffer@SEIU.org
•
• Topic: SEIU Job Anouncement: Secretary
•
•
• http://baltimore.craigslist.org/npo/2180054759.html ..
•
•
• POSITION TITLE: Secretary 8
•
• ASSIGNMENT: New Organizing
•
• AREA Baltimore
•
• REPORTS TO Vice President
•
• CLASSIFICATION: Permanent
•
• NO. OF POSITIONS 1
•
•
•
•
•
• QUALIFICATIONS:
•
•
•
• High school diploma or its equivalent; At least 2 to 5 years of secretarial
• experience; Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Access, Email;
• Typing skills of 50 words per minute; Excellent verbal and written
• communication; Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all
• co-workers, members, and the general public; Ability to organize work
• assignments; Ability to work independently and carry out assignment to
• completion with minimum instructions; Ability to work overtime when
• required.
•
•
•
• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•
•
•
• • Greets staff members and visitors courteously, identify their needs and
• direct them to the proper person and/or office;
•
• • Utilize telephone extensively, screen and routes incoming calls to
• appropriate destinations, answer general questions, make referrals and
• provide information, take messages;
•
• • Receives, sorts and forward all incoming mail to appropriate party;
•
• • Prepare computer generated correspondence for Vice Presidents and
• Organizers;
•
• • General flyers, process mailing request for Chapter meeting, Delegate
• meeting and negotiations;
•
• • Maintain attendance log such as scheduled time off for organizing and
• administrative staff;
•
• • Prepare, submit and follow up on check voucher request;
•
• • Maintain and order office supplies;
•
• • Mail out member grievance tracking letter to Institutions;
•
• • Receives, log, stamp, sort and distributes mail; Maintain departmental
• filing system;
•
• • Perform other related duties as assigned.
•
•
•
• GENERAL INFORMATION:
•
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level
• of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not
• include all job duties performed by employees in the title and every
• position does not necessarily require the same duties.
•
•
•
• Please email cover letter and resume to Jennifer.Foster@1199.org
•
•
• Topic: The Leadership Conference Job Announcement: Field Manager
•
• http://www.civilrights.org/career_center/field-manager.html
• Field Manager
•
• *The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights /The Leadership
• Conference Education Fund *
•
• The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (The Leadership
• Conference) is the leading coalition of organizations committed to civil and
• human rights in the United States and The Leadership Conference Education
• Fund is the major research and education organization supporting the
• coalition.
•
• *Description*
•
• The Field Manager will be responsible for a variety of tasks within the
• Department of Field Operations (DFO). The employee in this position will
• report to the Vice President, Field Operations, with guidance from the
• Deputy Field Director(s).
•
• *Skills and Qualifications*
•
• The job requires a commitment to civil and human rights; organizing and
• outreach experience; a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks;
• planning and coordinating skills; excellent interpersonal skills; and the
• ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines.
• Minimum requirements are a Bachelors degree; a minimum of three years of
• field/grassroots experience, preferably with a focus on the creation of
• materials and tools designed for community leaders and grassroots campaigns;
• and a demonstrated understanding of and proficiency in the use of social
• media and web activism software, and Microsoft applications.
•
• Excellent writing and verbal skills, particularly as related to drafting and
• creating field materials and tools; desire and ability to work with diverse
• groups of people; desire and ability to manage a complex, ever-changing
• workload; ability to organize time efficiently; ability to work with
• intra-departmental teams, interns, and community leaders; and a high level
• of personal energy and commitment to civil and human rights are essential.
• Hill experience not required, however a plus.
•
• This is a mid-level position at the center of the organizations’ major
• work. The employee will have the opportunity to work with the DFO to
• participate in and/or lead field campaigns to activate the grassroots on
• critical civil and human rights issues. The employee will play a key role in
• developing and advancing grassroots strategy on the major priority issues of
• The Leadership Conference. S/he will also be exposed to the most
• broad-based civil and human rights coalition in the country, and to
• participatory democracy at its best.
•
• *Duties and Responsibilities*
•
• Work directly with the Vice President for Field Operations and field team
• to:
•
• - Envision and draft materials, alerts and tools for grassroots
• activists, community leaders, and the civil and human rights coalition as
• the DFO develops field campaigns on priority Leadership Conference issues;
• - Work with the field team to devise a strategy around components of
• online activism, such as Internet action alerts, social networking systems
• and innovative web-based outreach;
• - Serve as DFO representative on the intra-departmental Online Strategy
• Group
• - Devise grassroots outreach and activation strategies on organizational
• priority issues, with a particularized focus on developing written materials
• and social media tools for national, state, and local partners’ use;
• - Plan, manage and maintain effective technical support for members of
• the coalition in their efforts to activate the grassroots and for state and
• local partner organizations as they implement grassroots campaigns;
• - Drive and monitor the development of field outreach, public education,
• and capacity campaigns in a set of key states as they relate to the
• organizations’ priority issues and areas of focus
• - Work with the DFO to develop grassroots coalitions in key states and to
• organize national grassroots task force meetings;
•
• Participate in department, All-Staff, team, and other meetings as needed
•
• *Salary and Benefits*
•
• This is a mid-level position with a starting salary in the mid forties.
•
• *To Apply *
•
• Send resume and cover letter, by March 31, 2011, via email to
• personnel@civilrights.org with Field Manager in the subject line; fax to (202)
• 466-3435, or mail to:
•
• The Leadership Conference /The Leadership Conference Education Fund
• 1629 K Street, N.W., 10th Floor
• Washington, D.C. 20006
• ATTENTION: Field Manager Search
•
• No telephone inquiries, please.
•
• *The Leadership Conference and The Leadership Conference Education Fund are
• equal opportunity employers and seek applicants who will contribute to the
• diversity of their staff. *
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