JOBS:
Senior-level Regional Field Director Needed for NAACP
Please see below for job description & qualifications. Please apply
asap, as NAACP intends to fill the positions by end of June.
The Regional Field Director is responsible for overseeing field
operations in one of seven NAACP multi-state regions. The RFD provides
support for, and direction to, NAACP state conferences, branches and
youth & college divisions. She/he will provide support in the form of
trainings, leadership development, advocacy for regional units within
the larger NAACP family, as well as supporting region-wide member
needs. Mobilize NAACP units, members, people of color and allies
within the region to engage in grassroots and legislative organizing
and civic participation on targeted campaigns.
Reporting to the National Field Director, RFD will:
Coordinate and/or conduct Executive Leadership Training Work to
increase youth activism and engagement within the State Youth &
College divisions
Provide advice and counsel to unit leadership on effective operations,
NAACP goals and policies
Implement advocacy and civic participation campaigns on key issues,
and establish alliances to integrate non-members into NAACP campaigns,
with measurable accountability standards
Coordinate the efforts of regional, multi-state Field Organizers who
may be hired to work on specific campaigns
Support the work of NAACP departments in their engagement with the
region, including: Assist Membership Division with organizing
strategies implemented by state and local units
Problem-solve with NAACP Constituent Services at the Regional level
Provide National Field Director with monthly and quarterly progress
reports for strategic goals and organizing/advocacy activity of state
and local units, and other related duties as assigned by the National
FD
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited
college or university. At least five years of management experience,
preferably in a non-profit organization. Extensive experience
directing large, complex organizing campaigns. Experience in
membership-building and recruitment. Experience in setting and
achieving measurable targets, managing teams, and coordinating between
multiple stakeholders. Ability to handle multiple priority projects
and meet established timelines and reporting requirements. Ability to
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to
execute strategic goals and work effectively with state and local
leaders. Excellent analytical, presentation and leadership skills.
Ability to travel extensively.
Excellent salary & benefits package!
Please send resume and a short cover letter, including for which
Region (below) you are applying, and at least 3 professional
references to Demcampaigns@aol.com to apply. Please include "NAACP
Regional FD” in the subject line. NAACP hopes to fill these RFD
positions by mid-June.
Region 1: West Coast (CA, WA, OR, ID, NV, UT, AZ, HI, AK)
Region 2: Northeast (ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, NJ, PA, NY, DE)
Region 5: Southeastern (AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, MS, TN)
Region 6: Southern (TX, OK, NM, AR, LA)
Region 7: Mid-Atlantic (MD, DC, VA)
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Part Time Fundraising Assistant – Hiring ASAP
Come join a dynamic company based in the Washington, D.C. area! The
Bonner Group, a Democratic Political fundraising firm, has an
immediate opening for a part-time fundraising assistant in its
Congressional Affairs Department. Applicants should be self-starters
who can work comfortably on more than one project in a fast-paced
environment. Qualified candidates must possess STRONG attention to
detail, exceptional computer, interpersonal and phone skills.
Knowledge of PAC & NGP database is a MUST. Bachelor's degree
required. Salary commensurate with experience. Interested individuals
should email resume and cover letter to szaid@bonnergrp.com with
"Fundraising Assistant" in the subject line. The firm is looking to
hire ASAP.
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*Assistant to President & CEO*
*Washington**, DC***
*ABOUT THE POSITION*
A progressive non-profit and Democratic political fundraising firm is
seeking a self-motivated, organized and enthusiastic individual to serve as
Assistant to the President & CEO. The position entails significant
scheduling, time on the phone, writing, research, and data management. Job
responsibilities include:
*Screening telephone calls;
*Scheduling meetings and making travel arrangements;
*Managing the President & CEO’s calendar;
*Preparing database lists;
*Working extensively with excel charts;
*Picking up lunch for the President & CEO;
*Running errands.
*Other responsibilities as assigned.
The ideal candidate has good judgment, strong interpersonal skills,
significant attention to detail, good writing and research skills,
flexibility, and the ability to handle multiple projects in an extremely
fast-paced environment. Salary commensurate with experience.
*HOW TO APPLY*
To apply please send cover letter and resume with the subject line
“Executive Assistant”
*ABOUT THE EMPLOYER*
We are a Washington, D.C.-based progressive non-profit and Democratic
political fundraising firm. Our clients include some of the most prominent
and effective progressive organizations across the country. Over the past 20
years, we have worked for major non-profit organizations, Presidential
campaigns, House & Senate campaigns, Gubernatorial campaigns, ballot
initiatives, capital campaigns, and '527' organizations; and we have
distinguished ourselves as a force in the progressive community through our
unparalleled experience in major gifts cultivation and ability to develop
and execute successful fundraising strategies for a wide variety of clients.
We interact regularly with key philanthropists, activists and strategists in
Washington and across the nation to bring the highest level of service to
our clients’ fundraising campaigns.
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*TRUMAN NATIONAL SECURITY PROJECT – SUMMER VETERANS ORGANIZING POSITION *
* *
*Title:* Summer Veterans Organizer
*Start Date:* June 20
*End Date:* August 12
*Locations:* Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, Missouri
*Job Description:*
Do you want to do something different this summer? How about helping change
the country!
The Truman National Security Project is a national security leadership
institute, the nation's only organization that recruits, trains and
positions a new generation of progressives across America to lead on
national security. Having progressive veterans and military families leading
on security issues makes America a better place, by putting these patriots
where they belong–leading on the frontlines of the democracy they fought to
protect. No one plays a greater role in securing America than our veterans,
and the Truman Project has launched a new summer training and organizing
program aimed at recruiting and training veterans in key districts across
the country.
Individuals who are chosen for this highly-selective organizing, recruiting
and training opportunity will be brought to Washington D.C. for a three-day
training with some of the country’s top political trainers before beginning
the seven week position. While organizers are out in the field transforming
veterans networks in key locations, they will report directly to the Truman
Project's nationally recognized advocacy staff.
Qualifications for this position:
- Military background or connection to the veterans community
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of and interest in current affairs
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to use Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Microsoft Office
***Candidates are not required to have a college degree***
Participants must have a reliable vehicle and will be responsible for their
own housing while in district. Organizers will be paid a living allowance of
$350/week and will be reimbursed for mileage incurred while working.
If selected, organizers will be brought to Washington D.C. to attend the
training from Monday, June 20th to Wednesday, June 22th. The in state field
program will run from June 27-August 12th.
Deadline for applications is Wednesday, June 8th. Please email cover
letter, resume and two references to lwolfe@trumanproject.org. Please put
“Summer Organizer” in the email subject line.
--
Lauren Wolfe
lwolfe@trumanproject.org
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Since 1977, Corporate Accountability International has successfully
challenged corporations like Nestlé, General Electric, and Philip
Morris to halt abusive practices that threaten human rights, public
health, the environment and our democracy.
The organization is expanding and leading campaigns challenging some
of the world’s most powerful industries, including food and
agriculture, water, and big tobacco.
Think Outside the Bottle exposes the truth behind bottled water
marketing and defends the human right to water in the face of
increasing corporate control. Value [the] Meal challenges the fast
food industry to stop driving an epidemic of diet-related disease, and
our campaign Challenging Big Tobacco protects the first-ever corporate
accountability treaty from tobacco industry interference.
The Communications Writer is responsible for drafting, editing, and
proofing content for media outreach, web, email, publications, and
other campaign and organizational communications. The Writer will also
contribute to the overall work of the communications unit by
participating in direct media outreach, online organizing, and
materials development, while working in a creative and fun office
atmosphere. We are looking for candidates with strong organizing and
non-profit communications backgrounds who are interested in
professional growth and advancement opportunities within the
organization.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Draft, edit, design, research and proofread content for a range of
materials, including campaigns, membership outreach, and grant
proposal and reports.
• Drive process and maintain systems to ensure publication deadlines
are met.
• Assist in and organize staff writing, photo, and design trainings.
• Support a range of communications work, participating regularly in
direct media outreach, online organizing, and/or materials
development.
• Participate in campaign activities and fundraising drives such as
shareholder’s meetings, phone banks, and campaign events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social
change.
• At least two years experience as a full-time staff person in a
progressive social change organization doing grassroots organizing,
fundraising, and communications.
• Talented and experienced copy writer and editor, with acute
attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Experience with design software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign
and Quark.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Be an enthusiastic and hard-working member of a communications team,
with a proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Enthusiasm for travel.
ACCOUNTABILITY: The Communications Writer is accountable to the
Communications Director.
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits
package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
LEARN MORE: http://StopCorporateAbuse.org
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, links to writing samples
and/or past publications and three to five references to Randall Smith
at jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.
Corporate Accountability International is an equal opportunity
employer and an inclusive organization. People of color, women, and
GLBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Job Title: *State Strategist*
Location: Washington, DC (based), but extensive travel is required
Application Deadline: June 27. However, review of applications will begin
immediately following the posting of this notice, although applications may
be submitted at any time until the position is filled.
Organization: The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY)
BACKGROUND:
The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY) works to end the
practice of sentencing youth to life without the possibility of parole in
the United States. The CFSY collaborates with advocates across the United
States and in Washington, DC that use public education, advocacy, and
litigation as strategies to pursue this goal. We work with active state
campaigns and are advised by a committee of experts in the field. The CFSY
has a small staff that works closely in a friendly, collaborative work
environment.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The State Strategist will partner with advocates in a handful of states to
strengthen state campaigns to end juvenile life without parole (JLWOP)
sentences. The State Strategist will be based in Washington, DC, but will
travel extensively in order to strategize with active coalitions on reform
efforts, provide technical assistance to their campaigns, and build
relationships with the coalitions, as well as with leaders and legislators
in target states. The State Strategist will work under the supervision and
mentorship of the Director & National Coordinator to develop customized
strategies to end the sentence of JLWOP in specific states prioritized by
the CFSY.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Acts as primary point person in prioritized states, assisting advocates
and state coalitions in strategizing, conducting public education, expanding
the coalition, and organizing supporters.
• Identifies needs in the field in each prioritized state and determines
how to meet those needs.
• Builds relationships with key stakeholders in prioritized states, such
as legislators, families, victims, faith leaders, and prosecutors.
• Helps draft materials, organize events, and prepare fundraising
requests when appropriate.
• Assists with strategic planning to help state coalitions establish
goals and develop and implement their own strategies for reform.
• Stays abreast of political opportunities and threats within the
state—and nationally as it impacts the state—and helps the state coalition
consider the political climate and position itself accordingly.
• Analyzes litigation and legislative strategies to identify the best
approach for a given state
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in
organizing, policy reform, or political campaigns, and a desire and ability
to travel. A strong interest in abolishing the sentence of juvenile life
without parole is required. Demonstrated ability to bring together people
with differing opinions and perspectives is critical for this role. A
Bachelor’s degree is required. A JD or MPP is desired.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Able to multi-task – can manage competing priorities, function under
pressure, and meet short deadlines.
• Excellent communicator – good oral and written communication skills.
Honest and straightforward with questions and ideas.
• Self-motivated – able to take the initiative to start new tasks and work
diligently without much supervision.
• Strategic – able to think through and work on issues critically and
strategically.
• Committed to working as a team – friendly and courteous, willing to work
closely with CFSY staff and as part of the larger community working to end
JLWOP.
HOW TO APPLY:
Email in a single submission: a letter of interest, resume, names and
contact info of at least three references, and a brief, unedited writing
sample to info@fairsentencingofyouth.org by June 27, 2011. However, review
of applications will begin immediately following the posting of this notice,
although applications may be submitted at any time until the position is
filled. Use “State Strategist” as the subject of your email. Only complete
applications will be reviewed.
No phone calls, please.
*** The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth is a project of Tides
Center, a nonprofit public charity, and is an equal opportunity employer
that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build
the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.
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Midwestern Democratic challenger seeks finance staffer for
Congressional Campaign
Top-tier Democratic challenger is seeking to hire a call time manager/
finance assistant. The campaign will be officially launching within
the next two weeks and we are seeking an energetic finance staffer to
help raise the funds necessary to win a competitive primary (if
necessary) and general election.
We have an experienced candidate and a strong consulting team in place
and we need an on-the-ground staffer who can execute call time,
manage, fundraising events, and help be a part of an effective
fundraising operation.
Prior campaign experience is preferred and staffers with fundraising
experience will get the most consideration.
Please send resume, cover letter, and references to
nick@campaignfinances.com
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ARHP is looking for the best. Would you fit in among passionate, committed,
smart, and fun professionals? Join the ARHP team - this is absolutely one of
the best places to work in DC.
The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) is a pro-choice
medical association committed to educating health care providers and their
patients. ARHP is widely known as the convener of renowned, passionate, and
committed professionals in reproductive health. Evidence-based science is at
the foundation of all we do. ARHP's rigorous focus on emerging trends and
developments in health care makes us the trusted source to the professional
community on all that is current and urgent in reproductive health.
In addition to our powerful mission, ARHP is a great place to work. We have
a collegial culture that respects work/life balance, maintain a standard
work week of thirty-five hours, and support employees with a generous salary
and benefits package.
ARHP is looking for a strong addition to our communications team. Do you
love to be in command of a whole lot of projects happening at once? Is your
attention to detail legendary? Are your customer service skills smooth as
butter?
The membership assistant will be the primary administrator of all things
membership at ARHP. As the point of contact for our members, this person
needs to be warm, smart, effusive, and able to leave members feeling well
taken care of in every interaction. This person will also do all of the
processing associated with membership including data entry, invoicing,
renewals, member letters, reporting, and prospect outreach. The membership
assistant is generally regarded as our database guru and owner of all things
Raiser's Edge, our state-of-the-art database. Needless to say, fastidious
attention to detail and maintaining squeaky clean data are paramount.
In addition to membership responsibilities, the person in this position will
provide administrative support for the ARHP team. We need a friendly sort to
greet visitors from the reception desk and answer phones. Data entry,
sorting mail, and keeping the basic processes of the office running will be
standard daily activities. A can-do willingness to anticipate and tackle the
shifting administrative needs on any given day will be important.
For this position, attitude, energy, smarts, and commitment are essential.
Being an eager team player will be quite important to success in this
position. We also insist that you be a nice person committed to working hard
and having fun at work.
Dazzle us! Send your resume, cover letter (including salary requirements),
and writing sample to jobs@arhp.org with "membership assistant" in the
subject line. Wondering about timeline? After the initial phone interviews
are complete, in-person interviews will take place the week of June 13th in
our downtown DC office, and the ideal candidate would be able to start on or
around July 18th. Looking forward to meeting you.
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Top of the ticket campaign in Northern Virginia is seeking experienced
Field Organizers. The Campaign is located in the southern suburbs of
Washington DC.
Field Organizers will be the face of the campaign and will be
responsible for recruiting, developing and managing neighborhood
volunteer teams that will participate in direct voter contact to
persuade and turn out voters.
Applicants must work well independently and as part of a team, must
commit to working long hours 7 days a week, and must have a valid
drivers license and a properly insured vehicle. Ideal applicants will
also have 1 cycle of campaign experience, and be both organized and
competent.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
o Recruiting and training volunteer teams
o Managing the campaign's voter contact program in their assigned
region
o Assisting with planning and execution of events
o Running satellite offices
To apply please send a resume to sashalda@gmail.com
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JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title: Executive Director
Annual Pay Range: $35,000-$50,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2011
Location: Fairfax County, Virginia with office in Falls Church area
Starting Date: July 2011
Job Summary and Responsibilities:
The Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) is seeking an
energetic, forward-looking, self starter as a full time Executive
Director to manage a broad spectrum of political functions for the
County Committee and to manage the operations of FCDC’s office. These
duties include, but are not limited to, support of fundraising and
volunteer recruiting, organizing volunteers and supervising interns
performing a variety of office and political functions, maintaining
internal and external communications, ensuring equipment remains
functional and the office operates effectively and efficiently,
advising the Chair and Steering Committee on committee business and
political operations, organizing various political events, and
coordinating with political campaigns in Fairfax County. The
Executive Director is currently the only paid staff member of the
committee but from time to time may be assisted by volunteers,
interns, and contracted staff. The Executive Director works
independently with general direction from the committee Chair and
FCDC’s leadership.
Qualifications:
FCDC prefers an applicant with at least a bachelor’s degree in
political science, public affairs, public administration, or a related
field with two or more years experience working in a Democratic
political organization such as a similar political committee or
equivalent campaign experience at the campaign manager or field
director level.
Knowledge and Skills:
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Knowledge of office business practices including budgeting and
contracting.
3. Familiarity with fundraising strategy and techniques and FEC and
Virginia fundraising rules and regulations.
4. Knowledge of the uses of technology in an office and political
organization including Web site management, voter data bases,
Microsoft Office, NGP, and uses of mass emails and social media.
Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
5. Familiarity with Fairfax County and Virginia political
organizations and elections.
6. Ability to organize, train, and lead groups of volunteers and
interns from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
7. Ability to work cooperatively with members at all levels of the
organization.
Benefits:
Within limits, FCDC will share the costs of benefits, including health
insurance. Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience.
With satisfactory performance, salary will be adjusted annually for
inflation and merit.
Working Environment:
Fairfax County is the most populous county in Virginia with over a
million residents. About one of every seven Virginians lives in the
county. Known for its quality of life, excellent business climate,
and world class school system, Fairfax County has a history of
supporting Democratic candidates in most elections but it remains a
partisan battleground for many elections.
FCDC is the local political committee and operates under the auspices
of the Democratic Party of Virginia. It is one of the largest
grassroots political organizations in the state with over 600 members
and an annual budget ranging from $300-500,000. FCDC is governed by
an elected chair, various vice chairs, district chairs, and standing
committee chairs who are members of a steering committee. More
information is available on the web at www.fairfaxdemocrats.org.
This is a full-time position. The Executive Director will be expected
to maintain regular business hours in the FCDC office on weekdays.
However, FCDC operates in a campaign environment, and the Executive
Director often will need to attend meetings and events outside normal
business hours and at locations around the county, so some flexibility
in schedule is required. Unless political events are scheduled, the
Executive Director is given time off for federal holidays. The
Executive Director will receive two weeks of paid vacation leave and
paid sick leave will be accrued at the rate of one day per month.
How to Apply:
Apply by sending a one-page resume and up to one page of supplemental
information related to the position’s Knowledge and Skills to the
Chair, Personnel Committee, Fairfax County Democratic Committee, 2815
Hartland Road, Falls Church, Virginia 22043 or send email directly to
treasurer@fairfaxdemocrats.org.
The Fairfax County Democratic Committee does not discriminate in
employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, marital status, religion, disability, economic
status, age, genetic information, veteran status, creed, ancestry,
national origin, or ethnic identity, or other non-merit factors.
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ALLOUT.ORG
Executive Director
All Out (www.allout.org) is a new international organization fighting
for LGBT+ equality around the world—and our ambitious aim is to build
the largest community of LGBT people and their allies ever assembled.
From campaigns to decriminalize homosexuality in 76 countries around
the world to ending violence against LGBT+ people in Brazil to
promoting tolerance and acceptance in Malaysia, we aim to achieve in 5
years what might take 25 given current global trends. We’re seeking a
determined, inspiring, and entrepreneurial Executive Director to lead
the organization during this critical early growth stage.
Our founders and board include some of the most preeminent organizers
in the world, including the co-founder of Avaaz, the world’s largest
online movement with more than 8 million members operating in 13
languages, and the creator of Australia’s GetUp.org, an
internationally-recognized political phenomenon with more members than
all that country’s political parties put together.
In its first few months, All Out’s growth has been explosive, already
counting as members more than half a million people in over 190
countries. By working closely with actors and activists on the ground
and mobilizing people around the world both online and offline, we
have helped stop the deportation of a Ugandan lesbian from the UK,
forced a public apology for a homophobic news report in India, and
kept a married gay couple from being torn apart by the US government.
Over the course of three days in May, All Out garnered the support of
more than 500,000 people across the globe to stop the passage of
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which called for the death penalty
for LGBTs.
We’re looking for an Executive Director who lives to run cutting edge,
transnational campaigns and will bring the energy, experience and
strategic smarts to be the public face and intellectual leader of the
organization.
Within the organization, the Executive Director will:
• Develop creative, forward-looking strategies for membership growth
and maximum impact on international LGBT equality
• Recruit, lead and inspire an international team, located around the
world, to execute timely, high-impact campaigns using cutting edge
online organizing tools
• Collaborate with our digital development team to refine campaigning
practices to ensure the best possible metrics and return on
investment
• Provide political, cultural, and organizational leadership
• Foster the development of new digital campaigning tools
• Lead decision-making on all aspects of the organization’s operations
and oversee senior staff
Outside the organization, the Executive director will:
• Be the lead representative with funders, high-level partners and
stakeholders from around the world
• Make a major contribution to developing key partnerships with
organizations, media channels, and high-profile celebrities and public
figures necessary to scale the movement
• Represent the organization and our mission to agencies, partners,
media, and the general public
• Negotiate with, hire, and manage contractors to complete work on
time and on budget
You must be:
• Deeply committed to our mission of building a movement to address
both the political and cultural impediments to full equality for LGBT+
people around the world.
• A brilliant, proven campaigner with the ability to combine high-
level strategy and analytical thinking with tactical creativity and
flair
• Known for your excellent judgment and ability to make decisions in
high pressure environments
• Actively engaged and knowledgeable about key debates, trends and
issues affecting LGBT people, though deep professional experience
within the LGBT activist sector is not required
• An experienced and adept senior manager of very smart,
multidisciplinary teams
• Experienced in a start-up, growth business or dynamic non-profit
operating environment
• An outstanding public communicator, presenter and writer, with a
flair for constructing concise, compelling public messages
• Proud of your global sensibility, foreign language skills, global
issue and policy expertise and global work experience.
Bonus if you have:
• Strong connections to key organizations and individuals in the
global LGBT+ sector
• Prior experience as a movement creator, social entrepreneur or
online organizer
• A sophisticated understanding of technology and digital strategy,
and experience building technology platforms or tools that build
dynamic communities
Pay is competitive and based on experience. All Out is located in New
York and the role is based here, though our staff members are based
all over the world. We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage
applicants from around the world. To apply, please email your CV and
cover letter to jobs@allout.org with the subject line “Executive
Director”.
PLEASE ALSO CUT AND PASTE YOUR CV INTO THE BODY OF THE EMAIL. No calls
please.
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ALLOUT.ORG
Campaign Directors
About All Out:
All Out (www.allout.org) is a new international organization fighting
for LGBT+ equality around the world—and our ambitious aim is to build
the largest community of LGBT people and their allies ever assembled.
From campaigns to decriminalize homosexuality in 76 countries around
the world to ending violence against LGBT+ people in Brazil to
promoting tolerance and acceptance in Malaysia, we aim to achieve in 5
years what might take 25 given current global trends.
Our founders and board include some of the most preeminent organizers
in the world, including the co-founder of Avaaz, the world’s largest
online movement with more than 8 million members operating in 13
languages, and the creator of Australia’s GetUp.org, an
internationally-recognized political phenomenon with more members than
all that country’s political parties put together.
In its first few months, All Out’s growth has been explosive, already
counting as members more than half a million people in over 190
countries. By working closely with actors and activists on the ground
and mobilizing people around the world both online and offline, we
have helped stop the deportation of a Ugandan lesbian from the UK,
forced a public apology for a homophobic news report in India, and
kept a married gay couple from being torn apart by the US government.
Over the course of three days in May, All Out garnered the support of
more than 500,000 people across the globe to stop the passage of
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which called for the death penalty
for LGBTs.
Campaign Director Position:
All Out (www.allout.org) is hiring for several senior Campaign
Director positions to help us execute our work. Staff will be located
in various regions around the globe including the US, Brazil, India,
South Africa, Philippines, and Europe, among others.
We need brilliant campaign strategists with significant online
organizing experience and a commitment to building an informed,
powerful base of LGBT people and their allies to push progress faster,
and to change politics and culture at every level.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute high-impact, opportunity driven campaign
strategies combining online tactics, media expertise and strategic
partnerships
• Identify strategic opportunities for AllOut.org advocacy campaigns
• Research priority issues, targeted officials
• Write persuasive email outreaches and supporting materials
• Monitor international and grassroots campaigns in our key issue
areas, and communicate constantly with LGBT activists on the ground to
identify opportunities for AllOut.org members to act.
• Represent AllIOut.org to partner organizations
• Support the development of campaign and media strategies with a
focus on human rights abuses against LGBT communities, celebrating and
bolstering local victories, and challenging legal, cultural and social
systems of exclusion and discrimination.
• Identify, recruit and build relationships with allied individuals
and partner organizations on various issue campaigns when
strategically smart to do so.
Qualified candidates must have:
• 3+ years experience organizing campaigns for social change; online
experience strongly preferred
• International work experience
• Fluency in verbal and written English and *at least* one other
language
• Ability to write quickly, persuasively and on deadline a must.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven success engaging the media around politics, and in particular
issues of social change
• A desire to work in a high impact, campaign team of dedicated hard-
working organizers and technologists
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, organized, and deadline obsessed
• A commitment to strengthening the voice of LGBT people as a path
toward progressive change
Several positions are available at a competitive salary commensurate
with experience and full benefits package. Women, people of color,
and international applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to jobs@allout.org
with the subject line “Campaign Director”.
PLEASE ALSO CUT AND PASTE YOUR CV INTO THE BODY OF THE EMAIL.
No calls please.
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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. In
the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY’s List raised more than $38.5 million to support
its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them
build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote.
With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY’s
List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since
its founding in 1985, EMILY’s List has worked to elect 84 pro-choice
Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors,
and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional
offices, and other key local offices. Interns are given the opportunity to
do substantive work, while gaining in-depth experience in the political
sector.
EMILY's List offers full- and part-time internships in the following
departments:
- *Communications*
- *Major Gifts*
- *Marketing*
- *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 Fall 2011
internship. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling schedule; the last
day to apply is August 15, 2011.*
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Research Internship Description
New Partners, a progressive, full service political consulting firm
with specialties in strategic advising/consulting, communications,
research, fundraising/development and field/grassroots strategy, seeks
Summer 2010 interns for the research department for our firm’s
Washington, DC office. Interns will work on a variety of nonprofit,
foundation and political clients and will be provided a stipend.
Please visit www.newpartners.com for more information on the firm.
Candidates should possess strong oral and written communication
skills, strong attention to detail, sound political instincts and good
organizational skills. He or she must also have the ability to work
independently, meet tight deadlines, and balance multiple projects at
once. All candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Office suite.
Candidates should be current college or graduate students, or recent
graduates. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to
ResearchJobs@newpartners.com with the "Summer Research Intern" in the
subject line. No calls please.
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