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JOBS:
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Communications Director: Senior Democrat seeks a communications director experienced in all aspects of public relations and social media, who is also organized, energetic and creative to be based in D.C. congressional office to handle all communications strategy and media operations for an unusually busy office. This is very fast-paced office where the communications director writes press releases; pitches stories; responds to reporters’ inquires; oversees website content; develops and maintains relationships with local and national media; organizes media events; and produces newsletters and e-newsletters. Occasional help on press releases is sometimes available from legislative staff. Excellent research, writing and social media skills are essential.
Candidate must be able to handle multiple tasks and issues effectively while meeting deadlines. A successful candidate will develop and implement a communications plan, think outside the box and possess the political savvy needed to anticipate big news stories and proactively promote the Member’s message. At least three years of prior media and/or Hill experience and demonstrated experience with both mainstream and new media outlets is preferred. This is NOT an entry level communications position. Candidate must be a DC resident or be willing to become a resident of the District of Columbia. Salary based on skill and experience level.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, references and two writing samples to (202) 225-1129 (fax) orDC00.NortonResume@mail.house.gov. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE! The closing date for this position is October 14, 2011.
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LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Congressman John Sarbanes seeks Legislative Assistant to handle a diverse portfolio of issues including economic policy, financial services, government reform, small business, and other legislative issues as assigned. Responsibilities include developing and advancing the Member’s legislative agenda; providing detailed updates and analysis on relevant issue areas; representing the Member in meetings with constituents; and outreach to interested groups with a heavy emphasis on the business community. Successful candidates should have a talent for communicating complex issues in a concise manner, both verbally and in writing. Previous Hill experience or in a position relating to the substance of one of the major issues in the portfolio preferred. To apply, send cover letter and resume to EconLA@mail.house.gov.
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Southern Democratic Senator seeks Deputy Press Secretary with strong communications background and excellent writing skills for busy press shop. Previous Hill, campaign or other communications experience preferred. Duties include drafting press releases, organizing media events, responding to inquiries and possible speech drafting. Please send resume and cover letter along with 3 or more writing samples to DemocraticComms@gmail.com
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Senior Democrat seeks an experienced, well organized Executive Assistant/Scheduler for the Washington, DC Congressional Office. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: managing the Member’s DC schedule; taking care of all logistics associated with the Member's travel to and from DC and out of state; ensuring compliance with all financial and travel disclosure rules; maintaining the Member’s contact list, records and files. The ideal candidate should have a professional demeanor, possess strong organizational skills, be detail oriented, and demonstrate the ability to multi-task under pressure. In addition to having strong verbal and written communication skills, a minimum of two years prior scheduling experience is preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter and resume to DemOffice@yahoo.com.
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The Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget, Health Division, Health and Human Services Branch – Detail opening
SHORT DESCRIPTION: The Health and Human Services Branch takes the lead in most budget and management exercises and issues that cut across the Health Division and HHS. The Branch has responsibility for: Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Program Management, Health Information Technology Initiative, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Medicare Hearings and Appeals, Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Office for Civil Rights, Office of Inspector General, HHS General Departmental Management, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Branch also takes the lead in working with HHS to implement management-related initiatives and improve the efficiency of HHS programs.
The Branch coordinates closely with the Medicare, Medicaid, Public Health, Health Information Data Analysis, and Income Maintenance branches in the review, analysis, and presentation of HHS budget and management issues. Other responsibilities include HHS-wide budget development, appropriations, information technology, Federal financial management, real property, and other cross-cutting policy issues that include medical malpractice liability, medical privacy, and mental health parity, and government-wide health and wellness initiatives.
POSITION TITLE: Detail- Program Examiner
LOCATION: 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC – The New Executive Office Building
DURATION: 4-5 months- November 2011 – February 2012
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a detail position. The detail responsibilities will revolve around the formulation of the FY 2013 President’s Budget. Anticipated work products will include: participating in the development of the President’s FY 2013 Budget; coordinating management activities; and working on special projects.
EXPERIENCE:
PMF applicants are encouraged to apply. Previous health policy experience is not required.
POINT OF CONTACT:
Please send resume and cover letter by Oct. 14, 2011 to:
Laurel Havas Email:lhavas@omb.eop.gov Phone: 202-395-3720
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HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION - Office Manager
The Hispanic National Bar Association (“HNBA”), located in Washington, DC, seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented office manager. The person in the position will provide administrative support to the day-to-day logistics of the National Office, under the direction of the Executive Director. Primary responsibilities include: answering phones, managing office correspondence, processing benefits for staff, keeping accounting deadlines, assisting in preparing correspondence, and assisting the Executive Director in preparation for Board of Governors meetings and HNBA office business. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends (during HNBA national events as needed), as well as travel in the US every few months. Minimum of 5 years of experience as an office manager/accountant required. Salary commensurate with experience.
Qualifications:
· Exceptional organizational skills and exceptionally detail-oriented
· Excellent writing, editing and problem-solving skills
· Ability to meet tight deadlines and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
· Ability to function either independently or as an active team member
· Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office
· Previous administrative assistant or office manager experience required; Accountants/accounting experience preferred.
To apply, please email your resume to, Zuraya Tapia-Hadley, Executive Director, atztapia@hnba.com.
The HNBA is a national, non-profit, non-partisan membership organization and its primary mission is to serve as the national voice for the Hispanic legal community. Through its programs and members, the HNBA promotes the development, recruitment and retention of Latinos in the legal profession, provides law students with financial assistance, and develops national events and venues for the exchange of information among Hispanics in all areas of the legal profession. HNBA also serves to provide commentary on the most pressing legal issues affecting Latinos, and works with other bar associations, government agencies, and community groups to achieve greater understanding of the U.S. legal system by the Hispanic community at large.
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DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The National Women's Law Center is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Information Technology to report directly to the Vice President, Administration and Finance. The Director will support and maintain all aspects of the Center's IT infrastructure for approximately 60 staff including local servers, network, and other systems and applications (including Raisers Edge, Microsoft Dynamics, MS Office applications, etc), desktop support, network administration, and IT training for Center staff.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Day-to-Day IT Management
Network/systems administration — ensure that systems and configurations for servers and workstations are documented, maintained, and in working order; establish access to common use files; establish baseline trends of network performance; routinely identify and correct deficiencies in the network performance.
Technical support — oversee or provide, as necessary, quick response technical support for problem resolution for end-users; resolve hardware, software, and applications issues providing work-around solutions, as needed, to obtain temporary and permanent fixes.
IT vendor management — analyze current IT vendors, cost structure, and services received; identify required Center services and provide recommendations.
IT Policies and procedures — draft or update IT policies as required; review, disseminate and enforce IT policies.
IT training — identify staff IT training requirements; coordinate training activities and document participation.
Voice network administration — document and manage the telephone system and associated telephone configuration.
Information systems security — provide support for information systems security to include periodic assessment of information back-up needs, account and password table management, and management and upgrade of anti-virus software. Keep informed on virus alerts and solutions; develop policy recommendations related to information systems security; manage the firewall capability. Coordinate resolution of any issues impacting information systems reliability and continuity of operations.
Database administration — analyze business data requirements and establish guidelines; if required, design and develop data models.
Network design — perform needs assessments to identify required hardware and software technology; research strategic business needs of users and the organization; and oversee, as necessary, the design network configuration.
IT Planning
Document requirements and devise information management solutions — during the processes related to technical support, training and technology assessment, identify and document common and emerging requirements and design solutions that address the overall requirements.
Information systems planning and budgeting — periodically assess and determine solutions for changes in requirements and capacity for the network and workstations as well as access to external databases and the Internet; develop short- and long-term IT plans and related budgets; track expenditures against approved budgets.
Best practices — participate in professional organizations to identify IT best practices; remain up-to-date in new and emerging technologies that may be relevant to Center operations; determine benefits to be derived by upgrading existing technologies or incorporating new technologies.
Coordination of Center IT Requirements/Projects
IT vendor management — coordinate activities with hardware and software vendors during the acquisition and installation of new hardware and software; coordinate and evaluate vendor presentations for technologies that might benefit the organization; identify redundancies and recommend cost-savings through active vendor management.
IT projects — oversee special IT projects, as required.
IT Working Group — establish and lead an IT working Group with multi-departmental representation to raise and resolve IT issues, identify IT requirements, and facilitate Center-wide coordination.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Network/desktop technician and/or IT consultants.
Qualifications
B.S. degree in information technology or related field. Current Microsoft certifications preferred and other industry certifications desirable. 7-10 years overall IT experience in a mid-sized organization, including hands-on support. 3-5 years IT management experience, including the management of IT environments and managing and developing technical staff. Proven track record administering the following systems: Windows 2008 Server, Exchange 2003-2010, SQL Server, Active Directory. Experience in leading IT implementation or upgrade projects. Hands-on experience providing end-user and hardware support. Previous experience administering Nortel systems desirable.
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and complete work independently. Must be a self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, flexibility, good judgment and the ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent tasks in an effective manner. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Salary commensurate with experience. NWLC offers excellent benefits, including four weeks’ vacation, health, medical, dental and life insurances, 403B plan, and flexible spending plans. Conveniently located in downtown Washingon, D.C. at Dupont Circle. Metro accessible on the Red Line.
Application
If you are interested in joining the NWLC team, submit a cover letter describing your qualifications and resume. Electronic submissions are preferred Please send materials to humanresources@nwlc.org and include position title in the subject line. Hard copies may be addressed to: Human Resources Department, National Women's Law Center, 11 Dupont Circle, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, FAX: 202-588-5185. Applications accepted until position is filled. No calls please. EOE.
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A well-known political and public affairs consultancy in DC is
currently seeking an intelligent and hard-working individual for a
part-time Executive Assistant. The right candidate will have excellent
MS Office skills, writing and research abilities, and a solid work
ethic. You must be willing to schedule travel arrangements, organize
and update files, and participate in additional administrative
processes as needed for a high level executive. Strong communication
and organizational skills and the capacity to juggle multiple projects
are critical in order to handle the range of projects. Any interested
and qualified candidate must be a team player who can take initiative,
solve problems, and complete assignments in a timely manner. There are
unique and exciting opportunities for the right candidate. The hours
are flexible and pay depends on experience. For consideration, please
send a copy of your resume and a one page cover letter, with "(your
name) Executive Assistant Application" in the subject line to
rleeds@winstrategies.net .
Analyst Position
Commonwealth of Massachusetts – House Ways and Means Committee
The House Committee on Ways and Means is a standing bi-partisan committee of the Massachusetts State legislature. Its mission is to consider all legislation affecting the finances of the Commonwealth and it is the primary author of the annual State operating budget.
Job: Budget Analyst
The committee is seeking candidates with an interest in public policy to analyze state spending and draft legislative budget language. The budget analyst is responsible for managing and evaluating spending requests and fiscal legislation, as well developing budget recommendations for the Budget Director and Committee Chairman. Analysts work closely with budget staff in the State Senate, executive branch, and senior committee staff. Candidates should have outstanding analytical and writing abilities, be comfortable with using Microsoft excel, and the ability to communicate well with senior officials in person and in writing. The candidate should be a self-starter and able to constructively work in a team environment in a fast-paced office. At times this job requires a very demanding schedule, so candidates must be flexible and have a proven work ethic.
Website: www.mass.gov/legis
Applying: Send resume & cover letter by 10/21
Email: Marylou.Neumyer@state.ma.us
Mailing address:
House Ways & Means
Ms. Neumyer
State House, RM 251
Boston, MA 02133
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JOBS: Rebuild the Dream is Hiring 3 Senior Positions - (located anywhere)
The American Dream today is under siege — economically, politically, and in spirit. But a new movement is rising across the country to fight back. Rebuild the Dream is building national attention for the Movement and connecting the diverse groups driving it. We promote a positive economic agenda through media and technology.
And we're growing. We're looking for an Organizing Director, a Campaigns Director, and a Communications Director. All three positions require several years of experience. Salary is highly competitive and benefits include health & dental insurance and four weeks vacation.
To apply, read the full job descriptions and application instructions here:
http://www.rebuildthedream.com/jobs/hiring.php
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Summer Associate Position Announcement
The Alliance for Justice is seeking law school student applicants for
paid and self-funded positions in the summer of 2012. Summer
Associates are expected to work full time (40 hours) over the course
of a ten week period.
Alliance for Justice is a national association of more than 100
organizations dedicated to advancing justice and democracy. For more
than 30 years we have been leaders in the fight for a more equitable
society on behalf of a broad constituency of environmental, consumer,
civil and women’s rights, children’s, senior citizens’ and other
groups. Alliance for Justice is premised on the belief that all
Americans have the right to secure justice in the courts and to have
our voice heard when government makes decisions that affect our lives.
The Alliance’s 2012 Summer Associates would work primarily for our
Judicial Selection Project and for our Corporate Court campaign, but
will also work on a variety of other Access to Justice issues.
Through its Judicial Selection Project, Alliance for Justice vets
nominees to the federal judiciary, working closely with Senate
offices, the White House, and the U.S. Department of Justice. The
Judicial Selection Project also engages in substantial education of
the public and the press to ensure that only fair, qualified,
individuals committed to social justice are confirmed.
Through its Corporate Court Campaign, Alliance for Justice analyzes
and comments on Supreme Court decisions that may benefit powerful
corporate interests at the expense of everyday Americans. Under the
leadership of Chief Justice John Roberts, the Court has radically
rewritten laws in order to shield big business from liability,
insulate corporate interests from environmental and antitrust
regulation, make it easier for companies to discriminate against women
and the elderly, and enable powerful interests to flood our election
process with special interest dollars.
Role and Responsibilities:
• Monitor, analyze, and write about Supreme Court and lower federal
court cases.
• Advocate for legislation related to access to justice issues.
• Monitor federal judicial nominations.
• Conduct comprehensive research analyzing nominees’ records and then
draft reports for the press, the public, and the Senate, and the White
House.
• Attend Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, executive committee
sessions, and votes.
• Attend weekly meetings of the Coalition for a Fair and Independent
Judiciary.
• Conduct research and analysis related to a broad array of public
interest law issues.
• Work with Communications and Development teams to draft press
releases, blog posts, and web content.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
• Current law student.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral communications skills.
• Ability to analyze and clearly explain concepts of law and public
policy.
• An interest in federal appellate law and the federal judiciary.
• Experience in advocacy and/or political work.
• A demonstrated commitment to the public interest.
• Applicants must be able to work 40 hours per week.
Application Deadline: February 18, 2012, but we will hire for some of
the positions on a rolling basis before then, so applying earlier is
recommended. Applicants should send: a cover letter explaining their
interest in working for Alliance for Justice; a resume; a writing
sample; a transcript; and a list of three references to
alliance@afj.org or Alliance for Justice, Attn: Summer Associate
Position, 11 Dupont Circle NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20036.
AFJ is an equal opportunity employer.
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Democrat on Education & the Workforce Committee seeks Legislative Assistant to manage all committee activities with an emphasis on higher education policy. Responsibilities include developing and advancing the Member’s legislative agenda; providing detailed updates and analysis on relevant issue areas; representing the Member in meetings with constituents; and outreach to interested advocacy groups with an emphasis on the education community. Successful candidates will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with two to three years previous Hill experience or in a position relating to the substance of one of the major issues in the portfolio preferred. To apply, send cover letter and resume to NorthEastDem.Job@mail.house.gov.
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STAFF ASSISTANT/SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR – Senior Midwest Democrat seeks an experienced Staff Assistant/Systems Administrator to maintain Member website, office computers, computer network, and formulate initiatives as assigned. Applicants should have knowledge of current computer software and applications; knowledge of the legislative process, and excellent oral and written communication skills to deliver Member's message to constituents via website and social media. System duties will include trouble-shooting network, Blackberry, and iPad problems, as well as computer assistance to Member and staff. Applicant must be able to thrive in a fast-paced office environment, work independently and collaboratively, have strong interpersonal skills and possess a sense of humor. Prior Hill experience highly valued, previous work experience required. Please email cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample tohouse.positionopen@gmail.com. No drop-ins, calls or faxes.
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Staff Assistant – Senior Democrat is seeking a highly energetic, motivated and organized individual with strong interpersonal and writing skills who can manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure. The staff assistant is the gatekeeper to the office and is responsible for answering the phones; coordinating mail; processing requests for expedited passports; and other duties as assigned. The staff assistant also serves as the intern and tour coordinator. The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented problem solver and a motivated self-starter who can think outside the box. Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree, significant experience interacting with the public, excellent communication and writing skills and a working knowledge of the District of Columbia.Candidate must be a resident of, or be willing to become, a resident of the District of Columbia. Salary based on skill and experience level. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, references and two writing samples to (202) 225-1129 (fax) or DC00.NortonResume@mail.house.gov. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE! The closing date for this position is October 7, 2011.
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Moderate Northeast Democrat is seeking an experienced Legislative Assistant to handle domestic policy issues related to healthcare, budget, trade and economic development issues in a fast paced office. Duties include representing the Member in meetings, developing legislation, writing speeches and editing correspondence. This is not an entry level position. Ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of legislative experience, preferably working on the Hill. Please email your resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample to Hill.Resumes@mail.house.gov by COB 10/4/11. No phone calls or drop-bys.
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The Democratic Staff of the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress seeks staffEconomists with a serious interest in public policy research. Subject areas of interest include health economics, public finance and applied microeconomics. Successful candidates will have strong written and oral communication skills. The position requires independent research, as well as working closely with other economists on the staff, in the federal government and academics throughout the country. A full-time, professional staff position is being offered, but single-year appointments will be considered. A Ph.D. in economics is required. The Joint Economic Committee’s mission is to review economic conditions and make recommendations to Congress about a broad range of policy issues. The Committee holds hearings, conducts original research and analysis, and advises Members of Congress on economic policy. For more information on the work of the Democratic staff of the Committee, please visit our website at http://jec.senate.gov.
If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, references and two short writing samples to jobs@jec.senate.gov with the subject line “Economist.” This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, uniformed service, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
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Congressional Aide - Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) seeks a Congressional Aide for an entry-level position to assist staff in DC office operations. Position involves a variety of administrative and legislative duties, including: conducting Capitol tours, answering phones, legislative research, constituent services, letter writing and all around office help as needed. Only candidates that have ties to Southwestern PA and working knowledge of Internet Quorum will be considered. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills; be familiar with the workings of a congressional office; reflect a high degree of professionalism and bring a positive attitude. Email a resume and cover letter to resumepa18@mail.house.gov with ‘Congressional Aide’ in the subject line. No phone calls, drop-ins, or candidates without ties to SWPA will be considered.
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The National Women's Law Center is seeking an experienced, hands-on
Director of Information Technology to report directly to the Vice
President, Administration and Finance. The Director will support and
maintain all aspects of the Center's IT infrastructure for
approximately 60 staff including local servers, network, and other
systems and applications (including Raisers Edge, Microsoft Dynamics,
MS Office applications, etc), desktop support, network administration,
and IT training for Center staff.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Day-to-Day IT Management
Network/systems administration — ensure that systems and
configurations for servers and workstations are documented,
maintained, and in working order; establish access to common use
files; establish baseline trends of network performance; routinely
identify and correct deficiencies in the network performance.
Technical support — oversee or provide, as necessary, quick response
technical support for problem resolution for end-users; resolve
hardware, software, and applications issues providing work-around
solutions, as needed, to obtain temporary and permanent fixes.
IT vendor management — analyze current IT vendors, cost structure, and
services received; identify required Center services and provide
recommendations.
IT Policies and procedures — draft or update IT policies as required;
review, disseminate and enforce IT policies.
IT training — identify staff IT training requirements; coordinate
training activities and document participation.
Voice network administration — document and manage the telephone
system and associated telephone configuration.
Information systems security — provide support for information systems
security to include periodic assessment of information back-up needs,
account and password table management, and management and upgrade of
anti-virus software. Keep informed on virus alerts and solutions;
develop policy recommendations related to information systems
security; manage the firewall capability. Coordinate resolution of any
issues impacting information systems reliability and continuity of
operations.
Database administration — analyze business data requirements and
establish guidelines; if required, design and develop data models.
Network design — perform needs assessments to identify required
hardware and software technology; research strategic business needs of
users and the organization; and oversee, as necessary, the design
network configuration.
IT Planning
Document requirements and devise information management solutions —
during the processes related to technical support, training and
technology assessment, identify and document common and emerging
requirements and design solutions that address the overall
requirements.
Information systems planning and budgeting — periodically assess and
determine solutions for changes in requirements and capacity for the
network and workstations as well as access to external databases and
the Internet; develop short- and long-term IT plans and related
budgets; track expenditures against approved budgets.
Best practices — participate in professional organizations to identify
IT best practices; remain up-to-date in new and emerging technologies
that may be relevant to Center operations; determine benefits to be
derived by upgrading existing technologies or incorporating new
technologies.
Coordination of Center IT Requirements/Projects
IT vendor management — coordinate activities with hardware and
software vendors during the acquisition and installation of new
hardware and software; coordinate and evaluate vendor presentations
for technologies that might benefit the organization; identify
redundancies and recommend cost-savings through active vendor
management.
IT projects — oversee special IT projects, as required.
IT Working Group — establish and lead an IT working Group with multi-
departmental representation to raise and resolve IT issues, identify
IT requirements, and facilitate Center-wide coordination.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Network/desktop technician and/or IT consultants.
Qualifications
B.S. degree in information technology or related field. Current
Microsoft certifications preferred and other industry certifications
desirable. 7-10 years overall IT experience in a mid-sized
organization, including hands-on support. 3-5 years IT management
experience, including the management of IT environments and managing
and developing technical staff. Proven track record administering the
following systems: Windows 2008 Server, Exchange 2003-2010, SQL
Server, Active Directory. Experience in leading IT implementation or
upgrade projects. Hands-on experience providing end-user and hardware
support. Previous experience administering Nortel systems desirable.
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and complete work
independently. Must be a self-starter with excellent analytical and
problem-solving skills, flexibility, good judgment and the ability to
coordinate multiple, concurrent tasks in an effective manner.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Salary commensurate with experience. NWLC offers excellent benefits,
including four weeks’ vacation, health, medical, dental and life
insurances, 403B plan, and flexible spending plans. Conveniently
located in downtown Washingon, D.C. at Dupont Circle. Metro accessible
on the Red Line.
Application
If you are interested in joining the NWLC team, submit a cover letter
describing your qualifications and resume. Electronic submissions are
preferred Please send materials to humanresources@nwlc.org and include
position title in the subject line. Hard copies may be addressed to:
Human Resources Department, National Women's Law Center, 11 Dupont
Circle, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, FAX: 202-588-5185.
Applications accepted until position is filled. No calls please. EOE.
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A well-known political and public affairs consultancy in DC is currently seeking an intelligent and hard-working individual for a part-time Executive Assistant. The right candidate will have excellent MS Office skills, writing and research abilities, and a solid work ethic. You must be willing to schedule travel arrangements, organize and update files, and participate in additional administrative processes as needed for a high level executive. Strong communication and organizational skills and the capacity to juggle multiple projects are critical in order to handle the range of projects. Any interested and qualified candidate must be a team player who can take initiative, solve problems, and complete assignments in a timely manner. There are unique and exciting opportunities for the right candidate. The hours are flexible and pay depends on experience. For consideration, please send a copy of your resume and a one page cover letter, with "(your name) Executive Assistant Application" in the subject line to rleeds@winstrategies.net.
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Company:
Home Front Communications
Position:
Media Specialist
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia
Job Status:
Full-time
Salary:
Not Specified
Ad Expires:
November 7, 2011
Website:
http://www.homefront.tv
Description:
Title: Media Specialist
Reports to: SVP, Media Strategy
Location: Washington, D.C.
HOME FRONT COMMUNICATIONS is seeking a full-time Media Specialist to implement broadcast, digital and print media strategies and communications efforts for multiple client accounts. The Media Specialist will join our growing Media Strategy Division and will play a key role in helping influence the team’s direction going forward.
The Media Specialist will be responsible for executing communications and outreach projects for a wide range of clients with varying goals. The Media Specialist’s primary role will be to develop messaging for multiple platforms; coordinate bookings and interviews with broadcast producers, print reporters and online writers; and produce television and radio tours. Candidates must have a passion for strategy development, creative thinking, tactical execution, client relations and a team-oriented, collaborative process.
We are looking for an innovative, motivated individual who is extremely organized, creative and thoughtful about idea generation, content creation, multi-platform communications and client relations. This individual will work with colleagues in all of our company’s divisions — Media Strategy, Interactive Development and Content Production — and will have important responsibilities requiring professionalism, polish and a keen sensibility about forging strong, collaborative relationships with clients.
Responsibilities:
· Implement and execute broadcast, digital and print media strategies
· Collaborate with colleagues across divisions on strategic, multi-platform media projects
· Write media alerts based on client messaging and informed by a thorough understanding of media interests in national and local markets
· Conduct targeted outreach to journalists and producers at television, radio, online and print outlets
· Book and produce broadcast media tours (television, radio and online)
· Contribute to digital and social media projects through research, content creation, audience engagement, community building and pitching
· Research, track and present metrics for broadcast, digital and print media accounts, including both quantitative and qualitative measurements
· Provide research, idea generation, writing and editing support for proposal writing (strategy memos, contract extensions, RFPs)
· Contribute — as needed — to other company projects and initiatives including, but not limited to, pro bono work
Successful Media Specialists will have opportunities for professional growth, including potential for:
· Digital and social media work, including — but not limited to — online audience research; development of digital media strategies; and execution of digital and social media audience engagement tactics
· Serving as direct point of contact for broadcast, digital and print media clients, from inception of client-firm relationship through invoicing for services rendered
Experience/Skills:
· Exceptional verbal, written, analytic and project management skills, such as managing client expectations in regard to deliverables, budget and timelines
· Experience executing strategic broadcast, digital and print media initiatives, including message development
· Targeted outreach (primarily by phone and email) to national and local media broadcast producers, informed by the ongoing development of a deep roster of contacts at broadcast, digital and print media outlets, as well as a thorough understanding of the media landscape (television, radio, online and print)
· Excellent interpersonal communication skills — ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and manage working relationships diplomatically
· Solid organizational and time management skills; —ability to set priorities, multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work setting
· Degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field
· Excellent writing, proofreading and editing ability
Candidates with an understanding of and expertise in the following digital media capabilities are particularly desirable:
· Online community building
· Social media platforms and content creation
· Targeted digital outreach and audience engagement
To be considered for this full-time position, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to Carlos Roig, SVP, Media Strategy (jobs@homefront.tv) and specify the job title (Media Specialist) in the subject line of the email. No phone calls, please. EOE.
CAMPAIGN JOBS:
Job: Field Operations Manager
Reports to: National Field Director and Chief Operating Officer
Position Summary:
The DCCC is looking for a Field Operations Manager. The Field
Operations Manager will work across departments to facilitate campaign
spending and tracking, in addition to providing support to the
National Field Director. In addition, the Field Operations Manager is
responsible for the creation, implementation and execution of the DCCC
Summer and Fall Fellowship program, a program designed to recruit
people from across the country who will spend their summer or fall
assisting the field operation in a congressional campaign.
Applicants should have at least two cycles of campaign experience, at
least one of those spent in a field capacity. Compliance experience is
a plus. The ideal applicant is highly organized with a proven ability
to multitask, pay attention to detail, have a great sense of humor,
love campaigns and be committed to taking back the House.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
• Implementing and executing the DCCC Fellowship program;
• Supervising Field department interns and routine scheduling;
• Creating and tracking transfer documentation to include processing
and monitoring all 441 ad;
• Maintaining and updating field budgets;
• Tracking data swaps;
• Assist the National Field Director as needed;
• Other related duties as needed;
Required Skills:
• Previous political campaign experience;
• Experience with relational databases and Excel;
• Self-motivation and the ability to anticipate and prevent problems;
• Possess the initiative to work independently and follow through on
all projects;
• Organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines required;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Willingness to assist on other projects as needed;
The DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion,
compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the
basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed,
sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status),
gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic
identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by
applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies,
and procedures of the DCCC, including opportunity for employment and
treatment as a DCCC employee. The DCCC is an equal opportunity
employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting
discrimination in employment.
To apply, please visit www.dccc.org/fieldop. The deadline to apply is
October 10th.
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Campaigns Manager
The Organization
M+R Strategic Services, www.mrss.com, a public affairs firm dedicated to helping nonprofits, seeks a Campaigns Manager. At M+R, we run campaigns that work -- fighting for civil rights, protecting our environment, pushing for new cures to cruel diseases and working on behalf of the broad public interest. Every day, we recruit supporters, raise money, generate media attention, and run sophisticated integrated advocacy campaigns for groups working on the most important issues of the day.
Position Summary
M+R Strategic Services is looking for an energetic, self-motivated problem solver to join our team in Washington, DC, as a full-time Campaigns Manager. You’ll become an integral part of the team at M+R, supporting grassroots organizing efforts and implementing integrated field, media, and online advocacy campaigns on behalf of M+R and our nonprofit clients.
Job Responsibilities
The Campaigns Manager will work with our team of senior campaign experts, media relations professionals, online strategists, grassroots organizers, and lobbyists, as they work together to plan and execute mobilization strategies across the country. Specific job responsibilities will include:
· Work with M+R campaign staff and strategists to develop and execute strategic and well-organized field mobilization efforts;
· Help integrate online organizing, coalition management, grassroots engagement, events, and policymaker lobbying into sophisticated national advocacy campaigns;
· Manage day-to-day relationship with clients, serving as a primary point of contact;
· Help oversee teams of state-based organizers as well as internal M+R teams and ensure project goals and benchmarks are accomplished;
· Assist with organizing and recruitment in key states where projects are operating;
· Draft and edit policy documents, field organizing materials, and online communications.
Qualifications
· 3-5 years experience with coalition management, field organizing, or advocacy campaigns, as well as familiarity with press outreach and online engagement.
· Excellent campaign planning and execution skills.
· Strong project management and planning skills with an eye for detail.
· Experience building and working with coalitions or working with a large group of individuals as part of a team effort.
· Demonstrated proficiency communicating with and engaging supporters online.
· Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, on multiple projects with tight deadlines.
· Excellent writing and communications skills including public speaking experience.
· Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
· Ability to travel.
· Excellent time management skills.
· Good eye for design and formatting.
Salary + Benefits
· Salary based upon experience
· Professional development opportunities
· Three weeks paid vacation
· Medical, dental and vision benefits
· 401K and Profit Sharing Plan
To Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume via email to hr@hq.mrss.com No phone calls please.
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Fairfax Victory 2011 is hiring to elect Democrats in Fairfax County.
Fairfax Victory 2011 is a coalition of elected officials working to elect Democrats in Fairfax County. We are hiring canvassers to identify likely voters and turning out the vote for Democrats. We are seeking driven professionals to join our campaigns.
Full Time and Part Time
Good Hours for Students – M-F (3-9pm) Sat (11-5) Sun (2-8)
No fundraising
Flat $10/Hr
We are looking for passionate and energetic individuals to work in fun, professional teams to campaign for Democrats.
Applicant must also have:
• Confidence and excellent Communication skills
• High level of Self-Motivation and Ambition.
To Apply Call or Email (Calls Preferred)
571-528-3004
fairfaxvictory11@gmail.com
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Fairfax Victory 2011 PAC is a coordinated campaign for Fairfax County
Democrats. Our goal is to maintain the Democratic majority in the VA
Senate and on the Fairfax Board of Supervisors. We are currently
hiring field staff to contact voters throughout fairfax county.
Full Time and Part Time! Hours are great for students.
If you are interested call 571-528-3004 or email
Fairfaxvictory11@gmail.com and ask for Luke.
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Ken Brady Now, a groundbreaking, game-changing progressive media advocacy campaign, is seeking a Finance Director. Ken Brady is a candidate running to create a sweeping legislative mandate from the left, and this campaign will require an aggressive fundraiser who is excited to work on a campaign that is more exciting, and more fulfilling than your common Congressional races.
Job duties will include:
-Running the day-to-day operations of a 527 political action committee
-Aiding in FEC filings,
-Donor research
-Candidate call time
-Event planning
-External outreach
-Outside the box thinking.
Qualifications: 2-3 cycles of progressive political campaign experience at the congressional level or higher, and the Rolodex that comes with it. Desire to work on a first-of-it's kind hybrid between a political race and an issues advocacy campaign critical. This position will be based in New York City, but will include travel. A generous compensation package, including a commission on monies raised, is included. Please send resume and brief note explaining why this position intrigues you to KBNJOBS@gmail.com. For more information, please visit:http://www.ainamediainc.com/#!projects.
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A top-tier progressive candidate for citywide office in New York is seeking to hire part-time (15-20 hours per week) fundraising interns. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in politics in general, possess some knowledge of New York City and State politics in particular, and have excellent research and writing skills. Attention to detail is also an absolute must. A working knowledge of the labor movement is a major plus, but is not required. Compensation is limited to academic credit, where applicable. Please note that some work will be required on nights and weekends, and that the race will take place during the 2013 political cycle.
Generally, interns will be asked to:
· Assist with donor research and prospecting
· Help organize and staff fundraising events
· Help manage campaign database
· Other fundraising and office work as needed
To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter as a single .pdf document to BarryC@Floydforthepeople.comby Friday, October 14th at 5 PM, with “RESUME: (Last), (First)” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.
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Seeking a Caucus Organizer for Burlington, VT Mayoral campaign. This is a contract position through the Caucus (date TBD), with the potential to be extended through the general election (March 6, and potentially a run-off thereafter) based on the performance of the campaign and the individual.
The ideal candidate has the following attributes:
--- the capacity to conduct field work, lead field actions to drive people to the caucus (date tbd)
--- Familiarity with the VAN/Vote Builder
--- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
--- Experience and capacity managing and recruiting volunteers
--- Ability to work independently, delivering results on schedule with high quality
--- Knowledge of Burlington and/or Vermont politics a major plus
--- the ability to listen, learn and deliver results
--- no fear of getting their hands dirty
--- their own transportation
--- an understanding that campaigns don't run on 9 to 5 time clocks.
--- the desire to gain valuable campaign and caucus experience
Candidates must be available to start immediately.
Please send a resume, three references and cover letter to mpapolitical@gmail.com including salary requirements.
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State Finance Director for Re-Elect Attorney General Kamala Harris 2014 seeks
This internship is perfect preparation for joining a top campaign's finance operation. Successful applicants will gain excellent experience working with a state-wide Finance Director learning all aspects of a campaign finance department. Interns will work in a fast-paced environment and duties will include assisting donor research, event planning/staffing, research and other duties as assigned.
Strong applicants will be well organized, detail oriented, self motivated, and have computer experience. Excel and Word knowledge required. NGP experience preferred. A positive attitude and willingness to learn also necessary. Must be able to work independently, manage deadlines and be prepared to enter a highly professional operation. Applicant must have a laptop. The internship is unpaid and requires a minimum of 8 hours a week. The position is based in San Francisco and reports directly to State Finance Director.
Contact politicalintersinSF@gmail.com with a resume and availability.
INTERNSHIPS:
HNBA INTERN
The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) seeks motivated undergraduate or law students to support its programs and mission through its Internship Program. HNBA is currently accepting applications for two Fall interns (from now through December) and two Spring interns (January through May). Specifically, this internship provides a unique opportunity to work in the Nation’s Capital on policy issues important to the Hispanic legal community and Latinos at large, get to know the national HNBA membership, and provide experience in the administration of a national non-profit membership organization. HNBA interns have the opportunity to travel within the U.S. and attend HNBA functions as part of their duties, including meetings with elected officials, Supreme Court Justices, and distinguished members of the profession. Interns report to the Executive Director, but will work with all HNBA staff, and the HNBA Board of Governors. Primary responsibilities include: assistance with updating membership records; providing customer service to HNBA members such as responding calls and request on HNBA programs; research and writing for HNBA correspondence and policy positions. Internships are not compensated; however, the Executive Director of the HNBA can coordinate with your college or university if the college or university approves course credit for this type of community service, voluntary work.
Please send resume and cover letter to: ztapia@hnba.com
The HNBA is a national, non-profit, non-partisan membership organization and its primary mission is to serve as the national voice for the Hispanic legal community. Through its programs and members, the HNBA promotes the development, recruitment and retention of Latinos in the legal profession, provides law students with financial assistance, and develops national events and venues for the exchange of information among Hispanics in all areas of the legal profession. HNBA also serves to provide commentary on the most pressing legal issues affecting Latinos, and works with other bar associations, government agencies, and community groups to achieve greater understanding of the U.S. legal system by the Hispanic community at large.
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ELECTION CAMPAIGN-YOUTH LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIPS
Are you passionate about politics? Have you ever worked on or wanted to work on an election campaign? The campaign to elect Max Skolnik as Councilmember for Ward 4 is seeking interns! As an intern you will help us elect Max Skolnik the next Democratic Councilmember from Ward 4!
Expected Activities
As an intern with Vote for Max, you will be joining a dynamic, progressive campaign that will change the face of City Council. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of a political campaign including:
§ Campaign strategy and leadership;
§ Neighborhood event planning;
§ Field operations;
§ Grassroots and constituency organizing;
§ Fundraising;
§ Voter protection and registration;
§ Election research and polling data;
§ Data and administrative support; and
§ Media monitoring
Qualifications
Vote for Max is seeking candidates who possess the following key skills and qualifications:
§ Committed to electing new progressive Democratic leadership in Washington, D.C.;
§ Passionate about the District and fixing its issues;
§ Self-starter able to take initiative on individual projects;
§ Computer literate (familiar with Word, Excel, and the Internet);
§ Interest in and/or demonstrated ability to conduct research;
§ Strong interpersonal communication skills;
§ Strong organizational/multi-tasking skills with an attention to detail;
§ Ability to meet deadlines on time;
§ Ability to work well independently and in cooperative decision-making settings; and
§ Residency in Ward 4 a plus.
Note: This internship is unpaid and will require evening and weekend hours.
Interested?
Interested parties should send a resume to Daniel Okonkwo, Intern and Volunteer Coordinator, atvolunteer@voteformax.com.
Vote for Max is an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and LGBT persons are encouraged to apply.
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Ken Brady Now, a groundbreaking, game-changing progressive media advocacy campaign, is seeking a top-notch Research Intern. Ken Brady is a candidate running to create a sweeping legislative mandate from the left, and this campaign will require a researcher who is very bit a quick as he/she is brilliant. The successful candidate will be Ken Brady's "go to" person when it comes to researching a wide variety of public policy issues, and will have their thumb on the pulse of national political news. This is the perfect gig for an undergrad or graduate student who is looking to get their foot in the door with a game-changing, first of it's kind hybrid between a political race and an issues advocacy campaign. A strong dedication to progressive values is absolutely critical, as is the ability to perform critical internet research quickly and efficiently. This position is based in New York City, but we would consider a partial telecommuting situation for an exceptional candidate. Please send resumes, along with a brief letter of interest, toKBNJOBS@gmail.com. For more information please visit: http://www.ainamediainc.com/#!projects
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Dorot Fellow - Public Interest Fellowship
Posted: 9/30/2011
Washington, DC
ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE
http://www.afj.org
Job Type: FELLOWSHIP
Schedule Type: Full Time
Practice Areas: Campaign Finance Law, Children/Juvenile Issues, Civil
Rights & Liberties Law/Racial Justice Issues, Consumer Protection Law,
Environmental Law, Labor Law, Legislative/Policy Issues, Nonprofit
Law, Women’s Issues
Job Description:
Alliance for Justice is offering a public interest fellowship to a
recent law school graduate. The term of the fellowship will be from
September 2012 through August 2013.
Alliance for Justice is a national association of more than 100
organizations dedicated to advancing justice and democracy. For more
than 30 years we have been leaders in the fight for a more equitable
society on behalf of a broad constituency of environmental, consumer,
civil and women’s rights, children’s, senior citizens’ and other
groups. Alliance for Justice is premised on the belief that all
Americans have the right to secure justice in the courts and to have
our voice heard when government makes decisions that affect our lives.
The Alliance’s 2012-2013 Dorot Fellow would work primarily for our
Judicial Selection Project and for our Corporate Court campaign, but
will also work on a variety of other Access to Justice issues.
Through its Judicial Selection Project, Alliance for Justice vets
nominees to the federal judiciary, working closely with Senate
offices, the White House, and the U.S. Department of Justice. The
Judicial Selection Project also engages in substantial education of
the public and the press to ensure that only fair, qualified,
individuals committed to social justice are confirmed.
Through its Corporate Court Campaign, Alliance for Justice analyzes
and comments on Supreme Court decisions that may benefit powerful
corporate interests at the expense of everyday Americans. Under the
leadership of Chief Justice John Roberts, the Court has radically
rewritten laws in order to shield big business from liability,
insulate corporate interests from environmental and antitrust
regulation, make it easier for companies to discriminate against women
and the elderly, and enable powerful interests to flood our election
process with special interest dollars.
The position reports to the Director of Justice Programs.
Role and Responsibilities:
• Monitor federal judicial nominations.
• Conduct comprehensive research analyzing nominees’ records and then
draft reports for the press, the public, and the Senate, and the White
House.
• Attend Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, executive committee
sessions, and votes.
• Attend weekly meetings of the Coalition for a Fair and Independent
Judiciary.
• Monitor, analyze, and write about Supreme Court and lower federal
court cases.
• Review amicus briefs that the Alliance joins in significant Supreme
Court cases.
• Draft and advocate for legislation related to access to justice
issues.
• Conduct research and analysis related to a broad array of public
interest law issues.
• Work with Communications and Development teams to draft press
releases, blog posts, web content, and grant proposals as necessary.
• Attend meetings with Congressional, Justice Department, and White
House staff.
• Oversee the work of Summer Associates and volunteer legal
researchers.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor degree.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral communications skills.
• Ability to analyze and clearly explain concepts of law and public
policy.
• An interest in federal appellate law and the federal judiciary.
• Experience in advocacy and/or political work.
• A demonstrated commitment to the public interest.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary is $40,000 plus excellent benefits.
Application Instructions and Deadline: November 15, 2011. Applicants
should send a cover letter explaining your interest in Alliance for
Justice, a resume, a writing sample, a transcript, and a list of
references to alliance@afj.org. Applications may also be submitted
via mail to Alliance for Justice, Attn: Dorot Fellowship, 11 Dupont
Circle NW, Second Floor, Washington, DC 20036.
AFJ is an equal opportunity employer.
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The office of Rep. Ed Markey (MA-7) seeks college students or recent college grads for full-time, unpaid Internships. Preference will be given to motivated, organized, and reliable individuals with knowledge of or interest in the environment, energy, health care, telecommunications, or consumer rights issues. Students possessing outstanding writing, research and interpersonal skills would gain valuable hands-on experience in a busy legislative office, researching legislation, drafting replies to constituent correspondence, attending briefings and hearings, and various other tasks. Please send cover letter, resume and writing sample to nancy.morrissey@mail.house.gov.
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Committee Press Intern: The Democratic staff of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is seeking a highly-motivated, full-time fall press intern to start immediately. An interest in communications is preferred but not required. Responsibilities include but are not limited to taking photos of Members and witnesses at hearings, uploading and selecting photos for the website, assisting in monitoring the Committee’s social media outlets, reviewing news clips, and possibly assist in drafting press releases. The intern will also assist with administrative tasks (answering phones, checking the mail, greeting visitors, etc.) as needed. Candidates should have strong oral and written communication skills, a professional demeanor, and work well under pressure. Please complete the application on the Committee’s website at http://democrats.science.house.gov/contact-us and follow instructions to submit the application.
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Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is seeking undergraduate and graduate unpaid Interns for the Fall of 2011, to start immediately. Candidates must be energetic, hard-working, and be able to work in a fast-environment. Interns will have the responsibilities of opening mail, answering the telephone, welcoming visitors and constituents, supporting the legislative staff by drafting letters, memoranda, providing tours and general administrative support and other duties as assigned. Interns will be given opportunities to engage in substantive work, attend hearings and educational briefings, and will in all regards be treated as an integral member of the full-time staff. Applicants should be able to make a minimum commitment of four days per week. DeKalb, Gwinnett, or Rockdale county ties a plus. Please email your cover letter and resume to costochj@gmail.com.
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The Majority Staff of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, is seeking undergraduate and graduateInterns for the fall of 2011, to start immediately. Candidates must be energetic, hard-working, flexible, able to work in a fast-paced environment, computer-literate and professional. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to: administrative duties, answering phones, processing mail, conducting research on Committee related topics, and attending meetings/hearings as needed. Strong oral and written communication skills are highly valued. While all internships are unpaid, interns will gain valuable Hill and office experience and will have access to unique Hill opportunities. Military ties are a plus. Please send your cover letter, resume, and completed application found on our website,http://veterans.house.gov/internship-opportunities to Jessica Eggimann atvarinternship@mail.house.gov.
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The Office of Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) is seeking Interns for the Fall 2011 semester. Congresswoman Hartzler serves on the Armed Services and Agriculture Committees. Interns have varied responsibilities, including welcoming visitors and constituents, answering the telephone, supporting legislative staff with research, drafting letters, processing data, giving Capitol tours, and providing other administrative support as requested. All interns will be given opportunities to attend committee hearings and educational briefings to deepen their understanding of current policy debates. This is an unpaid internship opportunity. Candidates should be interested in working with a conservative Member with agriculture and military policy priorities. Missouri ties are preferred, but not required. Please submit resume and optional cover letter by email to alex.hutkin@mail.house.gov.
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The office of Congressman Buck McKeon (CA 25), Chairman, of the House Armed Services Committee, is seeking unpaid Interns to fill positions immediately for Fall/Winter 2011 (September – December). Main responsibilities include answering phones, processing mail, drafting constituent correspondence letters, researching legislative issues, attending meetings/hearings as needed. There will also be opportunities to attend receptions and seminars that interest you. Candidates should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, and computer-literate. This is a great opportunity for college students seeking academic credit. Applicants must be able to make a minimum commitment of four days a week. California ties a plus, but not required. Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Mimma Faudale at mimma.faudale@mail.house.gov
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The Office of Rep. Scott Rigell (VA-02) is seeking politically Conservative candidates for an UnpaidInternship position in their Washington, DC office. The Office seeks an outgoing, enthusiastic person with Monday, Wednesday and Friday availability who would like experience working in a Congressional Office. Virginia ties are a plus. Interested persons should submit Cover Letter and Resume to VA02internships@gmail.com.
MEM-875-11
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.
MEM-874-11
The office of a senior Midwestern Republican Member of Congress is looking for Interns for the fall semester in the Washington D.C. office. Interns will work closely with the legislative staff to aide with research, office organization, constituent correspondence, and answering telephones. Position also involves tour responsibilities and the opportunity to attend legislative briefings, intern conferences, and seminars. The ideal candidate will be hard-working, detail-oriented, and professional. Strong oral and written communication skills are highly valued. We are interested in candidates of all academic disciplines. If candidates have any questions or wish to apply, please send your resume, writing sample and cover letter to amy.malo@mail.house.gov.
MEM-873-11
Internship – A southern Republican Congressman is seeking applicants for an unpaid Fall internship. An internship in the office will provide a valuable hands-on experience and a greater understanding of the legislative process. Responsibilities include attending hearings, researching specific issues, compiling information to respond to constituent’s inquiries, handling incoming mail and data entry, giving visiting constituents tours of the Capitol, and performing general office duties. Arkansas ties are a plus, but not required. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to congressional.jobs@gmail.com. Please include your dates of availability.
MEM-870-11
The office of Congressman Todd Rokita (IN-04) 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 US Capitol. Ties to Indiana are preferred but not required. If you are interested, e-mail a cover letter and resume toJacqueline.ellis2@mail.house.gov with “Fall Internship 2011” in the subject line. A phone interview may be required.
MEM-869-11
The office of Congressman David B. McKinley (WV-1) is currently seeking Interns for the fall semester in the Washington, DC office. We are looking for highly qualified candidates that are motivated, detail orientated, and personable. The ideal candidates will have excellent research and writing abilities, be able to multi-task and interact well with constituents. These are unpaid positions, but interns will have the opportunity to experience working on Capitol Hill, learn about the legislative process, and attend briefings of interest. We are also able to offer college credit to undergraduates or graduate students. Responsibilities for our interns include answering the phone, giving tours of the Capitol, assisting with constituent correspondence, and supporting the legislative staff on various projects. If you are interested in becoming an intern for Congressman McKinley this summer, please submit a cover letter and resume and email them toMckinley.Scheduler@mail.house.gov. We are looking for interns to start at the beginning of September, 2011.
MEM-868-11
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (CA-39) is seeking current college students or recent graduates for unpaid press internship in Washington, DC, to begin immediately. Part-Time interns will be considered but prefer candidates with full-time availability. Intern will be responsible for compiling press clips; helping answer reporter inquiries; organizing media events and press conferences; assisting with press releases and memos; conducting research; and assisting Communications Director with day-to-day operations in active press office. Successful applicants work well under pressure, possess excellent written and oral communications skills, have a good sense of humor, and are eager to learn. Previous experience in politics and press are not required but candidates need a basic understanding of government, knowledge of California, and interest in communications. If interested, please email cover letter, resume and references toca39pressintern@yahoo.com.
MEM-865-11
The Washington, DC office of Congressman Timothy Bishop (D-NY) is offering fulltime, unpaidInternship opportunities for college students or graduates beginning in August. Interns should be comfortable answering phones, giving capitol tours, sorting mail, and helping out the staff by attending hearings or briefings. Strong writing skills are necessary. Applicants should be hard working, intelligent, and enthusiastic. Long Island ties are a plus, but not required. Those interested should send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to ny01.internapplications@gmail.com.
MEM-862-11
The office of Congressman Jim McDermott (WA-7) is seeking an unpaid Intern for the 2011 Fall semester. Duties include, but are not limited to, opening and sorting electronic mail, attending briefings, and providing assistance to the legislative staff, the communications staff, and the front office staff. Applicants must have excellent writing and communications skills. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, résumé and brief writing sample (500-1000 words) to hlleajob@gmail.com.
MEM-861-11
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 totommy.walker@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Intern Application”.
MEM-860-11
Moderate Democratic Pennsylvania Congressman searching for a qualified applicant for a full-time or part-time Internship in Washington, DC office. Position will be for Fall 2011 and is unpaid. Duties include answering phones, running errands, researching legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attending hearings and briefings, and answering constituent letters on various issues before the House. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail. To apply for an internship, please send the following items to altmireintern@mail.house.gov:
· Application form (available at http://www.altmire.house.gov)
· Resume
· Cover letter
· Two letters of recommendation from a professor, mentor or employer
· Short writing sample (2-3 pages)
· Dates of availability
If you would like more information on internships or have any questions, please emailaltmireintern@mail.house.gov.
MEM-859-11
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 tolee.internships@mail.house.gov.
MEM-856-11
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 tosinternships@mail.house.gov.
MEM-854-11
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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Internships at EMILY’s List
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. Founded 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 have 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
· Development
o Major Gifts
o Marketing
· Finance/Administration
· Information Technology
· New Media
· Political
o Campaign Services/Training
o Political Opportunity Program (POP)
o Targeting
· Research
· 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 Spring 2012 internship. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling schedule; the last day to apply is December 1, 2011. All internships are located in Washington, D.C. and are unpaid.
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Campaign Internship with the VA Sierra Club
The Virginia Sierra Club is looking for three or four interns to work on a state senate campaign in Fairfax County! The VA Sierra Club has endorsed candidates with strong environmental stances and is supporting this important state senate race. Internship lasts the beginning of October (ASAP) through early November, 2011. You will help with the campaign’s phone bank and talk to residents in Ffx County about important issues like the environment and immigration, and motivate folks to take action. If interested, call 202-630-1864!
WHAT IT IS
Help Build the Progressive Movement in Virginia and support the Environment!
Be part of a campaign to reach out to voters about important issues like the environment, immigration, and public education, and to motivate them to take action.
WHEN
Hiring Interns to work from October through early November, 2011.
Must commit to working at least three shifts per week (total 7.5 hours/week).
Weekday and Weekend shift hours:
Daytime shift hours: 11am - 1:30pm, and 1:30pm -4pm.
Evening shifts: 4pm - 6:30pm, and 6:30pm - 9pm.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
* People who like people! Outgoing and sociable people.
* Hardworking
* Punctual
* Responsible
* Self-Motivated
* If you speak languages in addition to English, that's a plus!
Looking for interns to start as soon as possible. Call 202-630-1864 ASAP if interested!
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Paid Public Relations Intern
McKinney & Associates, one of DC’s premier boutique public relations firms, seeks an entry-level professional to serve as a paid public relations intern at its downtown K Street office. Since its founding in 1990, the firm has carved out a niche in public policy advocacy around social justice issues, passionately and skillfully practicing “public relations with a conscience” for local, national and international organizations. As we move ahead, we are excited to continue bringing in-depth strategic communications experience to advance social justice in the public, non-profit, government and private sectors.
Responsibilities:
· Track pertinent news clips and engage new media to address various aspects of client and firm updates.
· Support website and blog administration.
· Assist in generating and updating press contact lists and other databases of target constituencies; conduct data entry and dissemination of information.
· Assist in preparing press kits, project reports, work updates and other documents for client and new business campaigns.
· Provide general support to publicity and outreach campaigns in coordination with account professionals including fielding information requests, staffing media events, pitching story ideas and other related activities.
· Provide administrative support including telephone reception and general office support.
Qualifications:
· A recent graduate from a communications or journalism program.
· Experience using social marketing and Web development in a professional setting.
· Strong written and oral communications skills used to convey persuasive pitches.
· Spanish language skills are highly desirable, but not required.
· Comfortable in responding to fast-paced and shifting demands of multiple clients.
· Previous public relations agency experience preferred.
Hours: Must have flexible schedule; work a minimum of 30 hours per week in consecutive days, preferably Monday thru Friday. Preference will be given to candidates available to work full-time.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter via e-mail to jobs@mckpr.com or fax to 202-833-9770. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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Spring 2012 Internship
About Mercury:
Mercury is a high-stakes public strategy firm. We use our expertise and reach to gain competitive advantage for clients. Our expertise comes from extensive must-win campaign experience and operating successfully at the highest rung of business, government, politics and media. Our reach is the ability to use strategic intelligence to mobilize the message and persuade the toughest audiences. We know what it takes to win in difficult situations. We have proven results for prominent figures, leading advocacy groups and the world’s most successful companies.
Essential Responsibilities:
Interns play an integral role in making sure the office runs smoothly. As a Mercury intern in our Washington, DC office, you will be responsible for supporting the lobbyists and public affairs professionals. In addition to standard administrative work, you may conduct legislative research for clients, attend meetings and briefings on Capitol Hill, organize and staff events, and contribute to new business development.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Solid research skills
- Professional demeanor/ business etiquette
- Good time management
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Proven interpersonal skills
Compensation:
Full-time interns: $1000/month
Part-time interns: $500/month
Desired Experience:
Previous government, campaign, or media internships are desired but not mandatory. All interested, hard working candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please email Kenneth Gillette (kgillette@mercuryllc.com) and Amber Gust (agust@mercuryllc.com) with a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (2-3 pages) by Monday, October 17.
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Hi Tom,
This fall and winter, we're offering a series of BootCamps aimed at expanding diversity in online organizing and building capacity in critical fights.
We're proud to announce the first training in this series, Black Roots: New Media BootCamp, November 12-19, 2011, in Washington DC.
Black Roots: New Media BootCamp is designed both to train organizers of color, and to help social-change organizations and organizers working in predominantly black communities develop the skills to create winning online campaigns. Black communities have been disproportionately affected by the economic crisis, and face the brunt of an onslaught of conservative legislation. We hope to support those standing up for change in these communities by providing this training.
Whether you're an organizer looking to expand your skills and find new work, or an organization looking to build your staff capacity, we hope you'll apply to attend this training. You'll learn cutting edge digital strategies, build your technical knowledge, and develop new alliances with organizers from around the country.
Apply for Black Roots: New Media BootCamp now!
Diversity isn't just a buzzword. To succeed as a movement, we need organizers with a broad array of perspectives and backgrounds in every organization, and we need every organization to have skilled organizers capable of running powerful programs.
We hope you'll apply to join us at Black Roots: New Media BootCamp,
Kwesi Chappin
Campaigns Director
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