SCHEDULER: Southern Democrat seeks scheduler for fast paced Washington, D.C. office. This person will be responsible for the Member’s daily and long-term schedule in Washington, D.C. and the district, managing invites and scheduling requests, providing travel and logistical accord, collecting and distributing briefings, preparing events and meetings, acting as a liaison to constituents, handling the member’s personal correspondence, and various additional administrative duties. This person must be a good writer, discrete, savvy, able to multi-task, meticulously organized, and able to quickly solve problems in a fast-paced work environment. Candidate should be comfortable dealing with a wide variety of people. Previous Capitol Hill scheduling experience is strongly preferred but not required. A good sense of humor is a must.
To apply please email cover letter and résumé in a single document to resumecd02@gmail.com. Please include Scheduler in the subject line. No phone calls or drop-bys please.
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Senior Policy Advisor – National Security
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.
The position:
Third Way is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor for the National Security Program. This is a high profile, high impact, senior level policy position. Reporting to the National Security Director, this position is part of Third Way’s National Security team.
Major areas of responsibility:
The goal of the National Security program is to distill and champion centrist security ideas. 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.
Primary responsibilities include researching, developing and writing policy and message documents on major national security issues before Congress. The Senior Policy Advisor also represents Third Way at external meetings with policymakers and advocacy organizations. A detailed knowledge of national security issues with a specific subspecialty, very strong research and writing skills, good sense of humor and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment are required. Reporting to the Program Director, this position is part of Third Way’s National Security team.
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.
The requirements:
· Educational level: a Bachelor’s degree is required, and a graduate degree is strongly preferred.
· Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working in the policy or advocacy arena, Capitol Hill or Administration. A strong network of Hill and administration contacts is preferred.
· Policy Expertise: In addition to a strong general background in national security, candidates should have demonstrated experience with legislative or federal policymaking. 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, as well as the ability to contextualize policy debates for policymakers.
· 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.
· Ability to coordinate multiple projects within specified time frames and multi-task various assignments
· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
· Discretion handling confidential information
The compensation:
Competitive compensation and benefits
How to apply:
Submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: hr@thirdway.org with “National Security – Senior Policy Advisor” as the subject line.
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POSTING DATE: May 12, 2011
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
POSITION: Technology Project Manager
DEPARTMENT: Technology
LOCATION: Washington, DC
CONTACT: Applicants should email to techresume@dnc.org, with subject line “Technology Project Manager.”
Responsibilities:
The Technology Project Manager oversees the technical application design, construction and implementation for assigned technology projects. The Technology Project Manager will collaborate with other technology team members, organizational stakeholders, and product end-users as well as have a general understanding of best practices in project management.
• Collaborate with developers, quality assurance, production support, and project teams to provide technical direction on systems analysis, design, development, testing and deployment.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of solutions into production.
• Document technical requirements, develop and oversee project plans and implement change control procedures.
• Facilitate code reviews, software design sessions, and architectural reviews.
• Participate in technical advisory roles, as required.
• Interact with end-users at the technical and end-user levels, as required.
• Ensure effective handoff to operations for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ensure an increase level of code reuse, and contribute to the growth and use of the knowledge library.
Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelors degree in a technical discipline or equivalent.
• Demonstrated skills with project management tools and methodologies, software development lifecycle, and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects on multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated success in the leading and managing of people in a team-based environment.
• 2 to 5 years experience as a technical project manager or project leader in an online commerce or software venue.
• Experience working with online organizing tools and platforms
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
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*Finance Assistant – Virginia House of Delegates campaign*
A top-tier Democratic campaign for the Virginia House of Delegates is
looking to fill its finance assistant position. The campaign is located in
northern Virginia.
The finance assistant will work with the finance consultant, treasurer,
campaign manager, and candidate to accomplish the following goals:
Call time management: organize candidate call sheets, follow-up with donor
prospects, prepare pledge and thank you letters, and assist with call time.
Fundraisers: work with event hosts in arranging details for fundraisers,
and prepare invite lists.
Online fundraising: write fundraising emails and other online fundraising
solicitations.
Compliance: track money-in and money-out, and record necessary compliance
information.
Donor research: conduct donor research as necessary.
The finance assistant will also be expected to complete other campaign
responsibilities as necessary.
To apply for this job, email vademcampaign@gmail.com with your resume, cover
letter, salary requirement, and a list of references.
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Jane M. Miller
757.303.2526
millerjanem@gmail.com
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Job Title: SEIU Digital Campaign Director /Detroit MI
Job Location: Detroit
Similar Positions are also available in: Miami, Los Angeles, Houston,
Cleveland & St.Louis
To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to:
resumes@seiu.catsone.com
Purpose:
The Digital Campaign Director is responsible for working with campaign
and
organizing directors to integrate digital strategy into the organizing
work of the union. The Digital Campaign Director will be responsible
for creating the strategy for an implementing all aspects of new media
work on individual organizing campaigns including, but not limited to:
building targeted and specific email lists, running email campaigns,
mobile program, online video, working with bloggers, online
advertising,
creating content for websites and more.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (Any
one position may not include all of the specific duties and
responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the
work
required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of
expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification.)
* Manages
every aspect of online campaigning, including (but not limited
to)
making a campaign plan; writing content for email and websites;
directing the purchase of online advertisements for list-
building and
persuasion, creating channels for driving online activists to
offline
action, coordinating the direction of online video creation, and
other
responsibilities as needed.
* Works
with campaign and department leaders on the development of
online
strategy, content, and technology to advance campaign goals.
* Analyzes
and reports on metrics for their campaigns; works with other
digital
staff and directors to develop internal best practices.
* Manage relations and engage local, political, labor and issue
bloggers in the campaign
* Performs other duties as required to support the department and
its mission.
Contacts:
Include local and campaign staff, consultants, vendors, allies.
Direction and Decision Making:
This position reports the local union Chief of Staff and organizing
campaign directors.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s
degree or equivalent experience required. Two to five years
experience
in online organizing. Some field organizing experience preferred.
Labor
movement experience is a plus. Other abilities include:
* Proven
experience managing strategy, content creation, and technology
acquisition and development for Web and Internet campaigns.
* Experience
developing and implementing strategy on a wide range of
campaigns,
including organizing, contract, political, and legislative, as
well as
experience working with community allies.
* Thorough knowledge of Web site development, architecture, and
navigation protocols.
* Thorough knowledge of online publishing and related use of
Internet technology for communication, education, and advocacy.
* Knowledge of the use of new technology for community advocacy.
* Knowledge of software product development.
* Knowledge of building online audiences and communities.
* Knowledge of unions, the labor movement, and their mission and
objectives.
* Knowledge of union organizing, political, and advocacy
campaigns.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Excellent writing and editing skills required.
* Ability to effectively use Internet communications tools.
* Ability to make effective presentations.
* Ability to handle multiple priority projects simultaneously and
meet established deadlines.
* Ability to coordinate with others on projects so that deadlines
are satisfactorily met.
* Ability to work effectively with elected leaders and staff in
complex and sometimes political situations.
* Ability to continually develop skills related to use of rapidly
changing technology, and communications best practices.
* Ability to write and proofread Spanish a plus.
* Skill in the use of HTML and Microsoft Office programs.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting. Long and extended
hours and travel may be required.
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SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Exciting Temp Opportunities with TRAK!
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Earn $400-$600 per week Organizing to Change New York
May 17 08:38AM -0700 ^
Work with New York’s largest grassroots political organization!
Citizen Action is hiring undergrad and grad students, young
professionals and more to help change New York now! Staff positions
earning $400-$600 per week are immediately available!
This summer Citizen Action is organizing for economic justice, a tax
on millionaires to fund schools and voter-owned elections! Our
community outreach advocates galvanize community support through
support petitions, volunteer recruitment and fund raising and organize
communities to that give Citizen Action the social and financial power
to change New York!
Community outreach staff will be taught vital communication and
advocacy skills in fast paced campaign environment. This job is
perfect for candidates looking to work in politics or for soul
satisfying job between terms or preparing for grad and law school.
Leadership positions and advancement opportunities are rapidly
available.
Candidates should be energetic, like working and communicating with
people and care about social and economic justice.
Get involved immediately!
Positions are based in our Albany office.
Call 518-387-9037 today!
www.citizenactionny.org
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SEIU is Hiring Digital Campaign Directors in New Media
May 16 03:58PM -0700 ^
Job Title: Digital Campaign Director
Locations: Houston, Texas; Miami, Florida; Cleveland, Ohio; St.Louis
MO
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to: resumes@seiu.catsone.com
Purpose:
The Digital Campaign Director is responsible for working with campaign
and
organizing directors to integrate digital strategy into the organizing
work of the union. The Digital Campaign Director will be responsible
for creating the strategy for an implementing all aspects of new media
work on individual organizing campaigns including, but not limited to:
building targeted and specific email lists, running email campaigns,
mobile program, online video, working with bloggers, online
advertising,
creating content for websites and more.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (Any
one position may not include all of the specific duties and
responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the
work
required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of
expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification.)
* Manages
every aspect of online campaigning, including (but not limited
to)
making a campaign plan; writing content for email and websites;
directing the purchase of online advertisements for list-
building and
persuasion, creating channels for driving online activists to
offline
action, coordinating the direction of online video creation, and
other
responsibilities as needed.
* Works
with campaign and department leaders on the development of
online
strategy, content, and technology to advance campaign goals.
* Analyzes
and reports on metrics for their campaigns; works with other
digital
staff and directors to develop internal best practices.
* Manage relations and engage local, political, labor and issue
bloggers in the campaign
* Performs other duties as required to support the department and
its mission.
Contacts:
Include local and campaign staff, consultants, vendors, allies.
Direction and Decision Making:
This position reports the local union Chief of Staff and organizing
campaign directors.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s
degree or equivalent experience required. Two to five years
experience
in online organizing. Some field organizing experience preferred.
Labor
movement experience is a plus. Other abilities include:
* Proven
experience managing strategy, content creation, and technology
acquisition and development for Web and Internet campaigns.
* Experience
developing and implementing strategy on a wide range of
campaigns,
including organizing, contract, political, and legislative, as
well as
experience working with community allies.
* Thorough knowledge of Web site development, architecture, and
navigation protocols.
* Thorough knowledge of online publishing and related use of
Internet technology for communication, education, and advocacy.
* Knowledge of the use of new technology for community advocacy.
* Knowledge of software product development.
* Knowledge of building online audiences and communities.
* Knowledge of unions, the labor movement, and their mission and
objectives.
* Knowledge of union organizing, political, and advocacy
campaigns.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Excellent writing and editing skills required.
* Ability to effectively use Internet communications tools.
* Ability to make effective presentations.
* Ability to handle multiple priority projects simultaneously and
meet established deadlines.
* Ability to coordinate with others on projects so that deadlines
are satisfactorily met.
* Ability to work effectively with elected leaders and staff in
complex and sometimes political situations.
* Ability to continually develop skills related to use of rapidly
changing technology, and communications best practices.
* Ability to write and proofread Spanish a plus.
* Skill in the use of HTML and Microsoft Office programs.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting. Long and extended
hours and travel may be required.
SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Research Assistant
Pay: $3,000 per month
Needed: Immediately
New Partners, a progressive consulting firm is looking to hire
trackers/research assistants for campaign client in North Carolina.
Ideal candidate would have some tracking and research experience
combined with a political acumen. A car and willingness to relocate
required.
Responsibilities:
· Attend political events to capture video and audio of
proceedings
· Transcribe audio and video materials
· Monitor and circulate daily clips to campaign team
· Advise research and communication teams
Please send resumes to ResearchJobs@NEWPARTNERS.COM
No calls please.
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***POSITION FILLED*****
PRESS ASSISTANT -
NE Democratic Senator seeks Press Assistant to assist fast-paced communications team. Successful applicant will track news stories across multiple platforms throughout the day's news cycle, compile and distribute daily clips to Senator and staff, assist communications team with day-to-day operations, special projects, field media requests, and perform related research. Will also work with communications and legislative teams to compile documents for both media and external distribution and maintain updated reporter contact lists. Previous Hill experience, a team attitude and a sense of humor are strongly preferred. We are an equal opportunity employer; minority candidates strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, send resume and cover letter to BlumenthalSenateJobs@gmail.com
***POSITION FILLED*****
FELLOWSHIP:
Governor's Office of Citizen Action Fellowship
May 17 11:03AM -0500 ^
*Governor’s Office of Citizen Action Fellowship*
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is seeking highly motivated recent college
graduates to work in his Office of Citizen Action. This Office works closely
with all other units in the Governor’s office including legislative,
communications, and policy. This fellowship offers an opportunity to
experience State Government by connecting constituents to crucial state
services and information. Each fellow will be responsible for a specific
issue area.
Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis and salary is commensurate
with experience, as funding allows.
Candidates:
-Must hold a degree from an accredited college or university
-Have strong reading, writing, and communication skills
-Demonstrate passion for civic engagement
Location:
*Springfield, IL*
Application Deadline:
*June 15, 2011*
Interested candidates should submit completed
applications
no later than June 15, 2011.
For more information, please visit
http://www2.illinois.gov/gov/Pages/Opportunities.aspx
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