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JOBS:

Senior Congressional Democrat seeks speechwriter. Responsibilities include drafting and revising floor statements on legislation, speeches to outside interest groups and other organizations, op-eds, press releases, letters, and other written material, often on tight deadlines. Responsibilities also include advising the member of Congress and senior staff on speaking opportunities. Must work closely with the member of Congress, the press team, and the policy team to develop and disseminate messages on a wide range of issues. The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer with a strong grasp of policy. Speechwriting experience required; Hill experience a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and three writing samples toResume.inbox@mail.house.gov by August 10.

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Scheduler/Executive Assistant – Congressman Earl Blumenauer’s Washington, DC office seeks experienced professional for scheduling position. Qualified candidate will have excellent writing and communication skills, strong organizational skills, and be very detail oriented. Position requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a good attitude and working unpredictable hours that follow the Congressional schedule. Responsibilities include scheduling, travel arrangements, and administrative support for the Member. Position also entails managing billing and finances, maintaining Member correspondence, and special projects. Oregon ties and political experience are a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and references to resume.blumenauer@mail.house.gov.



Conservative Democrat Seeking Legislative Assistant For Agriculture
Committee Work and Coastal Issues – Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee is
accepting job applications for a Legislative Assistant to handle
Agriculture Committee work and other important issues to the
district. Issue areas include coastal issues, environment,
and telecommunications. Hill experience required and willingness to be a
team player is essential. Send resumes to jobsnc7@mail.house.gov

STAFF ASSISTANT — Democratic Member of Congress seeks a staff assistant. Responsibilities include: office management, staffing the front desk, driving the Representative, answering phone calls, sorting and processing mail, assisting the legislative staff, coordinating interns, scheduling and leading tours, processing flag requests, and providing other constituent services. Applicants should be detail-oriented, expect to work long hours, have a sense of humor, and possess strong organizational skills and writing abilities. Applicants should also have a valid driver license, a clean driving record, and a reliable car. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to StaffAssistantResumes@gmail.com.

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New America Foundation - Events Associate

The New America Foundation is seeking an Events Associate. This entry-level position will assist with executing a wide range of public policy events, as well as support the organization’s broader communications efforts. The ideal candidate will have an interest in both event planning and public policy and the willingness to be a flexible and enthusiastic team player.



Responsibilities

· Support the Events Manager with all event logistics.

· Work with programs across the organization to coordinate event details.

· Perform event staffing roles.

· Maintain and manage the organization’s invitation lists.

· Manage on-site and off-site events as needed.

· Provide additional programmatic support.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

· Ability to be a proactive thinker and act independently.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.

· Ability to work with colleagues at all levels and across all departments.

· Demonstrated experience in event planning and interest in further developing events skills.

· HTML skills and social media fluency are a plus.

· A bachelor’s degree is required.

Application Process

E-mail or mail a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, New America Foundation, 1899 L Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036. E-mail: jobs@newamerica.net. Please state “Events Associate” in the e-mail subject line. No phone calls, please.

Generous salary package commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. The New America Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

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Corporate Accountability International is growing and has several new openings for experienced organizers, fundraisers and researchers to join our team in Boston.



The Development Director will lead a growing development team that focuses on building relationships with individual donors.



The Advocacy Writer will draft, edit, and proof content for media outreach, web, email, publications, and other campaign and organizational communications.



The Major Gifts Organizer will secure financial contributions from Corporate Accountability International’s major and prospective donors through in-person meetings, phone conversations and written communications.



The Senior Researcher works in close partnership with the Campaigns team and is responsible for gathering, analyzing and presenting information; fact-checking campaign and fundraising materials; and cultivating relationships with key allied organizations and experts.



If you are interested in joining the team or have any questions please get in touch.



Onward,



Briana



Development Director



Social Change Philanthropy is a growing and vibrant field. This position is a great opportunity to help accelerate this sector, to develop as a social change leader, to build a growing and dynamic development unit, and to help advance groundbreaking campaigns to protect human rights and the environment.



For more than 30 years, Corporate Accountability International has successfully challenged corporations like GE, Nestlé, and Philip Morris to halt abusive practices that threaten public health, the environment and our democracy. Today our campaigns challenge the dangerous practices of some of the world’s most powerful industries.



The Development Director will join a strong and committed team to help fuel organizational expansion. The development unit focuses on building partnerships with individual donors and foundations, through face-to-face meetings, phone calls, direct mail and online outreach. The Development Director recruits, manages and trains all staff in the development unit, and oversees major gifts, foundation, mail, phone and online fundraising programs, while working in a creative and fast-paced office atmosphere.



MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Play a lead role in developing and implementing annual fundraising plans, budgets and monthly cash flow projections for multiple streams, including from mail, online, phone and face-to-face fundraising.

• Manage 4-5 development managers and staff, including a team of major gift officers.

• Build partnerships with philanthropists in person, over the phone and in writing.

• Work closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other top leaders to drive organizational expansion and long-range funding strategies.

• Work with an experienced team, including a Membership Director, to develop and implement short- and long-range plans to grow our membership base through mail, phone and online outreach.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date files, records and systems.

• Work closely with our campaigns and communications teams to increase donor commitment and campaign participation through regular and sophisticated communication.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated commitment to social change and an understanding of social change philanthropy.

• Minimum 6+ years full-time experience, with proven track record as a leader in a membership-focused development department.

• Strong staff and program management skills, strategic planning savvy and superb interpersonal skills.

• Track record of securing $10,000+ gifts from individual donors.

• Proven ability to project and meet budgets in a growing organization.

• Excellent donor-centric written and verbal communication skills.

• A sense of humor, positive attitude, and drive.

• Organized and diligent record-keeping and administrative ability, as well as ability to set and meet deadlines.

• Strong experience and facility with numbers and analysis, Excel and database applications.

• Experienced and effective national traveler with a willingness to travel 10-15% of work time.



ACCOUNTABILITY: The Development Director is accountable to the Executive Director.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits package.

LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.

LEARN MORE: http://www.StopCorporateAbuse.org

TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé and three to five references to Sarah Bennett atjobs@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.



Advocacy Writer



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 to Challenge Big Tobacco protects the first-ever corporate accountability treaty from tobacco industry interference.

The Advocacy 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 an enterprising and active office atmosphere.

We are looking for candidates with strong organizing and non-profit communications backgrounds who are interested in professional growth and opportunities for advancement 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.

• Maintain systems, coordinate content development, and manage vendor relationships 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 shareholders’ 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.

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of HTML and experience with content management systems (we use Drupal) and constituent relationship managers (we use Salsa/Democracy in Action).

• Strong administrative skills and well-organized.



ACCOUNTABILITY: The Advocacy Writer is accountable to the Communications Director.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits package.

LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.

LEARN MORE: http://www.StopCorporateAbuse.org

TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, links to writing samples and/or past publications and three to five references to Sarah Bennett 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.



Major Gifts Organizer



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 Challenging Big Tobacco protects the first-ever corporate accountability treaty from tobacco industry interference.



With a history of significant campaign victories, the organization is in a strong position to expand. Our Development Unit focuses on maximizing net revenue from individual donors, national, international and religious foundations, events, direct mail and online outreach. Major Gifts Organizers secure financial contributions from Corporate Accountability International’s major and prospective donors through in-person meetings, phone conversations and written communications while working in a creative and campaign-oriented office atmosphere. The organization provides Major Gifts Organizers with ongoing support and training from highly experienced organizers and fundraisers.



MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a portfolio of major and prospective donors including all aspects of major donor stewardship: coordination of visits, meetings, and regional presentations;

• Deepen, develop, and maximize commitments from current and prospective philanthropists.

• Work with the Director of Philanthropic Partnerships to analyze donation trends and adjust strategies as needed.

• Ensure timely and effective planning, budgeting and execution of each fundraising trip.

• Secure pledged funds through motivating and timely follow-up.

• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records, and systems.

• Work with experienced team to develop materials and programs to solicit, cultivate and expand Corporate Accountability International’s base of individual donors, including cultivation events, donor research and phone banks.

• Participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising and campaign activities.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with a global perspective.

• At least 2 years full-time face-to-face organizing and fundraising experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Organized and diligent about record-keeping and administration, while setting and meeting deadlines.

• Talented with Excel and databases, plus good with numbers.

• Highly motivated, energetic and tenacious, with great attention to detail and accountability to goals and measures of effectiveness.

• Experienced and effective national traveler, with enthusiasm for more.



ACCOUNTABILITY: The Major Gifts Organizer reports to the Director of Philanthropic Partnerships.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience, plus an excellent benefits package.

LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston, MA.

TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, resume and three to five references to Sarah Bennett atjobs@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.



Senior Researcher



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 to Challenge Big Tobacco protects the first-ever corporate accountability treaty from tobacco industry interference.



The Senior Researcher will assist in providing the information necessary to develop and carry out our campaigns. In particular, the Senior Researcher will play a leading role in developing strategies for our Campaign Challenging Corporate Control of Water and Challenging Corporate Abuse of Our Food. Our research focuses on documenting abuses by the fast food and water industries, power mapping corporate targets to inform campaign strategies and tactics, and supporting the development of policies and international regulatory instruments to control transnational corporate behavior. The Senior Researcher works in close partnership with the Campaigns team and is responsible for gathering, analyzing and presenting information; fact-checking campaign and fundraising materials; and cultivating relationships with key allied organizations and experts while working in a creative and enthusiastic office atmosphere.



MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Play a lead role in the development and implementation of strategies to advance the Human Right to Water through the United Nations and challenge UN corporate partnerships that threaten governance and the right to water.

• Produce research and analysis to challenge the fast food industry’s impact on the food system and children’s health and inform campaign plans.

• Conceptualize and conduct research and analysis of transnational corporate activities and industry trends.

• Monitor and analyze corporate responses and progress relative to campaign goals and objectives.

• Develop and build relationships with key organizational allies and experts.

• Represent the organization as a spokesperson and advocate at conferences, shareholder meetings, etc.

• Produce written internal analysis for organizational leadership as well as reports for public distribution.

• Ensure accuracy of campaign and fundraising materials.

• Participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising and campaign activities.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability and social justice, with a global perspective.

• At least 3 years experience in strategic corporate research, organizing, and advocacy, preferably at a campaign-oriented organization.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Knowledge of corporate accountability issues.

• Demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis, including facility with spreadsheets.

• Experience with fact-checking.

• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced campaign environment.



ACCOUNTABILITY: The Senior Researcher is accountable to the Research Director.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits package.

LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.

TO APPLY: Email cover letter, résumé, and 3-5 references to Sarah Bennett 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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INTERNSHIPS:



The office of Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) seeks highly motivated candidates for a full-time fall press internship to start in early September. Qualified candidates will be excellent writers with an interest in pursuing a career in political communications. Previous political experience, editorial experience (like a student newspaper) and/or ties to Oregon will be a major plus. Duties will include managing daily news clips, building press lists, staffing press events and other duties as assigned. To apply, please emailderek.schlickeisen@mail.house.gov. No calls or drop-ins please.

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Democratic member seeks an intern for the fall 2011 semester.



Applicants should be motivated, organized, and reliable individuals to assist with the legislative and administrative needs of the staff. Such duties include attending briefings, answering phones, drafting constituent correspondence letters, doing legislative research, giving tours of the Capitol, and various other tasks. Applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Word with strong writing skills. Colorado connections preferable. Applicants must be a currently enrolled student in an academic program.



Please send resume, cover letter and two writing samples of no more than 2 pages to Daniel J. Dingmann atdaniel.dingmann@mail.house.gov with “Fall Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

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Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI) is seeking full and part-time Congressional Interns for his Washington, DC office for September 2011, with an option to extend the internship tenure. This internship position will provide individuals with the opportunity to work in a fast-paced Congressional office held by the Dean of the House and a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Duties include answering phones, responding to constituent mail, and assisting staff members with research and special projects. Projects are tailored to interns’ interests and a concerted effort is made to ensure that students’ educational and professional goals are met. Interns will also gain the hands-on experience needed to land future legislative jobs on or off the Hill. There will also be frequent opportunities to attend legislative hearings and briefings of personal interest. The ideal candidate will be a college student or recent graduate who is motivated, detail orientated, and possess strong communication and writing skills. Michigan ties are preferred, but not required. The position is unpaid. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and an online application form (dingell.house.gov) to Greg Sunstrum, Intern Coordinator at greg.sunstrum@mail.house.gov or fax to (202) 226-0371.

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California Republican is currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time unpaid fall internships in the Washington D.C. office. Responsibilities include answering phones, sorting mail, leading constituents on Capitol tours and other administrative tasks. Please send resume and cover letter to ca48dcinternships@mail.house.gov.

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THIRD WAY – Communications Internship

The Communications Department of Third Way is currently seeking an intern for their Fall internship program.



Communications Department

Third Way’s Communications Department focuses on cultivating and maintaining strategic relationships with DC decision makers, the national press & influentials. Examples of our impact include:



· Third Way ideas and staff are regularly in cited in major news outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal andThe Washington Post;

· Third Way staff is called on to offer commentary & analysis by broadcast media. Our staff is regularly featured on ABC News, CNN, NBC News, CBS News, the BBC , NPR and almost all major cable political programs;

· Publication of op-eds in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Roll Call, Politico and others;

· Events co-hosted and attended by Senate & House leadership, elite media, and progressive leaders.



Interns are an integral part of the team, and they work on a variety of tasks. In the past, Communications Department interns have:



· Conducted research, gathered polling data and provided analysis for columns and talking points;

· Developed and advanced Third Way’s social media & networking presence;

· Worked with Third Way’s Design & Production team to develop and produce Third Way products, including infographics.

· Worked with Third Way Distinguished Senior Fellow Bill Schneider on his Inside Politics newsletter and monthly press briefings on the public & politics.

· Attended meeting/briefings with a variety of political figures, elite members of the press and other officials;

· Coordinated booking/pitching outreach to press.



Candidates must be graduate students or journalism students with an interest and knowledge of national politics. Outstanding research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as a sense of humor, strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail, are imperative.



How to Apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You may apply for the following sessions: Fall (September‐ December), Spring (January‐ May), or Summer (June‐August). Incomplete applications will not be considered. EOE.

Please send the following to internship@thirdway.org:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

3. Short writing sample

4. References (professor/current or recent employer)



THIS IS A PAID INTERNSHIP.

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THIRD WAY - OUTREACH INTERNSHIP

The Outreach Department of Third Way is currently seeking an intern for their Fall internship program.



Outreach Department

The Outreach Department internship focuses on implementing an aggressive organizational fundraising strategy and developing and executing events. Examples of impact include:



· Hosting monthly policy lunches with Members of Congress and their Senior staff;

· Developing working groups with Senior Congressional staff on key legislative issues such as health care, clean energy, and innovation;

· Convening numerous networking and policy events;

· Executing organizational fundraising strategy.

Interns are an integral part of the team, and they work on a variety of tasks. In the past, Outreach Department interns have:



· Conducted research on timely legislative issues and covered relevant Committee hearings;

· Attended briefings with Members of Congress and senior congressional staff;

· Developed new systems for database management;

· Assisted in development and execution of events.

Candidates must be an undergrad or graduate students with an interest and knowledge of national politics. Outstanding research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as excellent attention to detail, are imperative.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You may apply for the following sessions: Fall (September‐ December), Spring (January‐ May), or Summer (June‐August). Incomplete applications will not be considered. EOE.



Please send the following to internship@thirdway.org:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

3. Short writing sample

4. References (professor/current or recent employer)



THIS IS A PAID INTERNSHIP.



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The Office of Congressman Dennis Cardoza (CA-18) is now accepting applications for fall and winter internships in his Merced, Modesto, and Stockton district offices.

“My internship program offers a terrific opportunity for high school and college students to gain valuable work experience and to learn about the operations of a congressional district office,” said Congressman Cardoza. “I encourage anyone with an interest in government or public service to apply.”

Interns would be responsible for greeting constituents and handling constituent phone calls, assisting staff with administrative tasks, conducting legislative research and assisting with constituent correspondence.

To apply for a district internship, please submit a resume and cover letter stating why you are interested in the position by email to Lisa Mantarro at lisa.mantarro@mail.house.gov or by mail to:

District Intern Coordinator
1010 10th Street, Suite 5800
Modesto, CA 95354

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

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