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Committee on Ethics has an opening for a Staff Assistant to work on financial disclosure issues. Duties include: answering telephones; receiving and processing financial disclosure documents filed with the House, processing financial disclosure report extension requests and mailing completed forms and letters, generating letters to financial disclosure filers, working with the Clerk’s office to get forms and other materials printed, processing correspondence between the Committee and the Clerk’s office, working with the Clerk’s office and Committee personnel to ensure the integrity of the data in our systems, filing hard copies of reports, answering basic questions from filers about the filing requirements. Applicants must have excellent organizational skills and professional telephone manner; good computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and some knowledge of Microsoft Access helpful; ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others; ability to use good judgment in responding to inquiries and requests; ability to maintain strict confidentiality about Committee matters; and flexibility in assisting with daily tasks and projects. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter by email to ethicsjobs@mail.house.gov.
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Hearing Clerk – Republican committee in the House of Representatives seeks a hearing clerk. Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and a team player. Primary responsibilities include administrative duties related to hearings held before the Committee. Some travel involved. Previous Congressional experience and knowledge of the committee process are beneficial. Please send a cover letter and resume to resumes2011@mail.house.gov.
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Senior Texas Member seeks Communications Director to develop and implement an aggressive communications strategy with local/national media and ethnic press, and to serve as the chief spokesperson. Responsibilities include writing press releases, speeches, and newsletters; developing and implementing district outreach activities (as related to press) and responding to press inquiries. Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well with legislative staff are required. An ideal candidate will have political savvy, press experience, knowledge of North Texas and the desire to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment and have an easy- going nature. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please email resume and writing samples to DemOffice@yahoo.com.
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POSITION: Managing Director, Development (San Francisco)
LOCATION: San Francisco, CA
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Our client is a premier non-profit in the education space. Its mission is to enlist the nation's most promising future leaders in the movement to eliminate educational inequality. Embarking on a stage of significant growth, the organization is looking for a team of highly talented individuals to help shape both the future of the organization and the education landscape.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Our client recruits and engages a national corps of top recent college graduates to commit to teach for at least two years in urban and rural public schools and become life-long leaders in the effort to expand educational opportunity. The organization’s mission is to build the movement to eliminate educational inequity by enlisting the nation's most promising future leaders in the effort.
In the 2010-2011 school year, more than 8,200 first- and second-year corps members taught in 39 regions across the United States. Since 1990, the organization’s corps members have reached more than 3 million students. More than 20,000 alumni are working in education and many other fields, where they continue to advocate for students and families in low-income communities. While only one in six corps members say they were interested in the teaching profession before joining the organization, nearly two-thirds of talumni remain in the field of education.
Our client is a high-growth, outcomes-oriented organization, with a $220 million budget and more than 1,500 staff. In 2011, they were named a Fortune 100 "Best Company to Work For". They operate in an entrepreneurial environment, maintain focus on quantitative measures and are committed to continuous improvement.
Team Overview
Founded in 1991, the Bay Area team is currently one of the largest regions with a force of nearly 420 corps members reaching approximately 30,000 students in eight school districts. In addition, nearly 1,300 alumni are working from all sectors to channel resources toward the effort to ensure educational equity. The Bay Area is fully locally supported at $10 million by a diversified funding base of individuals, foundations and corporations. By 2015, the Bay Area will increase to be a corps 600 with strong clusters in San Francisco, the East Bay and the Silicon Valley, impacting educational outcomes for 25% of the students growing up in poverty in the communities it serves. At the same time, the regional alumni network will grow to well over 2,000 and the local budget is projected to then be $18 million. Regional staff members work to train and support corps members, continually strengthen relationships with local schools and districts, foster the leadership of alumni li! ving in the area, and grow the funding base to continue growth and ensure sustainability.
Responsibilities
· Working closely with the Executive Director and the Regional Board of Advisors to create and execute the regional strategic and operational plans to ensure that the region maximizes opportunities, meets its goals and significantly grows funding while building long-term sustainability
· Analyzing historical and market data to set ambitious, yet feasible, revenue, donor quantity and retention goals for the next three years, and interim benchmarks
· Regularly assessing progress to goals and adjusting course as necessary
· Developing and executing pitches and strategies to reach goals for different segments
· Managing a development team of six full-time development staff to progress toward goals and develop them as professionals. Specifically ensuring the team:
· Strategically builds and manages its donor portfolios, by designing and implementing donor engagement plans
· Conducts excellent donor interactions and communications (i.e. events, operations, tracking systems and donor communications required to support the region's fundraising efforts are tightly executed and highly effective)
· Cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of donors through external meetings, events and correspondence
· Supporting the Executive Director in Regional Advisory Board management by developing the regional board, preparing for board meetings and corresponding with board members
· Serving on the Bay Area Regional Leadership Team to:
· Engage on region vision
· Develop and execute regional priorities
· Set the tone and culture for the region
· Managing the planning and execution of the inaugural Bay Area gala with the goal of raising $1.7 million
· Working in partnership with the Los Angeles region's development team and regional and national leadership to garner state funding by 2012
· Lead focused growth in individual giving, corporate giving and foundation giving, with a particular emphasis on major gifts ($100,000+ multi-year gifts.)
· Collaborating with the region's District Strategy Team to secure local public funding
· Managing the region's relationship with public funding agencies and ensuring compliance with these agencies' requirements
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelors degree required
· Minimum 5 years experience
· At least one year of management experience preferred
· Exceptional goal orientation and an excellent strategic thinker with a proven track record of success
· Excellent verbal and written communicator: can speak compellingly about our organization, mission and goals and has a mature presence
· Ability to build strong relationships with various types of people and to motivate superiors, peers and direct reports to meet ambitious goals
· Comfortable and excited about managing in an entrepreneurial setting
· Ability to operate with purpose, urgency and accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
· Uncommon level of personal responsibility and drive towards exceedingly ambitious goals
COMPENSATION:
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.
To apply for this position, visit: http://www.on-ramps.com/jobs/655
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INTERNSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS:
Progressive New England Democrat is seeking current college students or recent graduates with immediate availability for full or part-time Internships in her Washington, DC office.
The Intern will assist in the day-to-day operations of a DC Congressional office including answering phones, supporting members of staff with constituent work and legislative research, and assisting with administrative activities. In addition the intern will serve as a tour guide of the United States Capitol to constituents visiting Washington DC.
Applicants should have excellent writing ability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Maine ties ideal, New England ties preferred.
Please email a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to megan.garratt-reed@mail.house.gov
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The office of Congressman Jim McDermott (WA-7) is seeking Health Fellows for both the 2011 Fall semester and for Spring/Summer 2012. Duties include, but are not limited to, analyzing regulations and proposed bills, writing memos and attending briefings, and providing assistance to the legislative staff and communications staff. Applicants must have background in health policy including Medicare policy and financing, health insurance, and the Affordable Care Act. Excellent writing and communications skills a must, graduate degree preferred. No Hill experience necessary. This is an unpaid position. The office will consider a part-time position in conjunction with a graduate externship in health policy. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, résumé and brief writing sample (500-1000 words) to hlleajob@gmail.com.
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The office of Congressman Dan Boren (OK-02) is seeking current college students or recent college graduates for an unpaid Fall Internship. Duties will include, but are not limited to: answering phones, processing mail, researching legislative issues, drafting correspondence letters to constituents, attending hearings and briefings, and conducting tours of the Capitol. Ties to Oklahoma are preferred but not required. If you are interested, e-mail a cover letter and resume to Heather.Dumont@mail.house.gov with “Fall Internship 2011” in the subject line.
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Ohio Congresswoman Betty Sutton is seeking current college students or recent graduates wishing to gain Capitol Hill experience in a fast-paced office for a full-time or part-time Fall Semester Internship. We are seeking motivated, organized, and reliable individuals to assist the legislative and administrative staff with day-to-day duties. Such duties include attending briefings, answering phones, giving Capitol tours, drafting constituent correspondence letters, doing legislative research and various other tasks. The internship is unpaid, but interns will gain valuable Hill and office experience and will have access to many unique Hill opportunities. Those with ties to Ohio or the 13th Congressional District are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send a resume, cover letter detailing availability, two short writing samples and at least 2 references to InternOH13@gmail.com.
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The office of Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) has openings for Fall semester unpaid Interns. Duties include, but are not limited to, answering phones, sorting mailing, attending briefings, drafting constituent correspondence, and providing assistance to the legislative staff. We will only consider applications from currently enrolled students (undergraduate and graduate level). Applicants must have excellent writing and communications skills. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to tommy.walker@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Intern Application”.
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) seeks a highly motivated, full-time Intern for fall 2011. Interns are responsible for both administrative and legislative duties. Administrative tasks include assisting the staff assistant with answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting mail, entering data, and drafting correspondence. Legislative support includes performing research, drafting public statements, prepping materials for hearings, attending hearings and briefings, reaching out to agencies and other congressional offices, and a host of various special projects. Candidates should be professional and possess strong oral and written communication skills, an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and a good sense of humor. Ties to California’s 9th Congressional District are a plus but not required. Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume to lee.internships@mail.house.gov.
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Senior Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-27) seeks highly motivated, full-time Interns for fall 2011, with a start date of early August or September. Interns are responsible for both administrative and legislative duties. Administrative tasks include answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting mail, and drafting constituent correspondence. Legislative support includes prepping materials for hearings, attending hearings and briefings, reaching out to agencies and congressional offices, and researching legislation for the Member and legislative Staff. Candidates should be professional, possess strong oral and written communication skills, have the ability to multitask, and have a good sense of humor. Ties to California’s 27th Congressional District are a plus but not required. Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to sinternships@mail.house.gov.
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Moderate California Democrat is seeking college students or recent college for a full-time, unpaid Internship for this fall. We are seeking motivated, organized, and reliable individuals to assist the legislative and administrative staff with day-to-day duties. Such duties include attending briefings and hearings, answering phones, sorting mail, drafting constituent correspondence letters, doing legislative research and various other tasks. Interns will gain valuable Hill and office experience, as well as have access to many unique networking opportunities. California ties are preferred, but not required. However, a good sense of humor is mandatory. Please send a resume and cover letter to californiamoderate@gmail.com.
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Intern, Press and Communications
The New America Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy institute that invests in new thinkers and new ideas to address the next generation of challenges facing the United States, is seeking a media-savvy self-starter to intern in the Media & Communications Department.
This is an unpaid position, and can be either part- or full-time. Candidates should be either enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate program in communications, journalism or a similar field. Opportunities are available immediately for the fall semester.
Responsibilities
· Monitoring press coverage of New America staff, fellows, programs and initiatives – both mainstream media and the social web
· Drafting press releases
· Updating and monitoring New America's social web presence on Twitter and Facebook
· Assisting with list-building and contact management
· Short research and writing projects
· Light administrative and event staffing duties as needed
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
· A keen interest in both public policy and media;
· Proven research, editing, and writing skills;
· Excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines;
· Knowledge of social media practices
· Experience with blogging, podcasting, and other online publishing; and
· The composure and professional demeanor to interact with all levels of the public policy community
Application Process
Due to the volume of applications, we cannot confirm receipt.
Please e-mail a resume, cover letter and one writing sample to: siddiqui@newamerica.net. The subject line should read: "Intern, Press."
No phone calls please!
Intern, New Media & Communications
The New America Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy institute that invests in new thinkers and new ideas to address the next generation of challenges facing the United States, is seeking a tech- and media-savvy self-starter to intern in the Media & Communications Department. This is an unpaid position, and can be either part- or full-time.
Candidates should be either enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate program in communications, journalism or a similar field. Opportunities are available immediately for the fall semester.
Responsibilities
· Maintaining and updating NewAmerica.net (including text, graphics, and video)
· Monitoring press coverage of New America staff, fellows, programs and initiatives – both mainstream media and the social web
· Updating and monitoring New America's social web presence on Twitter and Facebook
· Short research and writing projects
· Light administrative and event staffing duties as needed
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
· A keen interest in both public policy and media;
· Proven research, editing, and writing skills;
· Excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines;
· Proficiency with HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, and basic video editing
· Experience with blogging, podcasting, and other online publishing; and
· The composure and professional demeanor to interact with all levels of the public policy community
Application Process
Due to the volume of applications, we cannot confirm receipt.
Please e-mail a resume, cover letter and one writing or multimedia work sample to: schuler@newamerica.net. The subject line should read: "Intern, New Media and Communications."
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The American Silver Alert Coalition is seeking an unpaid intern for Fall 2011. The American Silver Alert Coalition is a network of senior citizen advocates seeking to pass state and federal legislation regarding Silver Alert, a program to help locate missing seniors. Interns will conduct legislative research, draft press releases and op-eds, and pitch news media on pending state and federal legislation. Prior Capitol Hill internship experience preferred. Strong social media skills required. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a entry-level position on the Hill but needs more experience on their resume than flags, phones and tours. Send resume and cover letter topress@silveralertbill.com or visit http://silveralertbill.com
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