Legislative Correspondent

Democratic Member seeks Legislative Correspondent for active mail program. Candidate should have excellent writing ability and understanding of the legislative process in order to provide thoughtful and substantive responses to constituent correspondence. The candidate will be expected to will work closely with legislative staff on mail management, letter language, and maintaining the mail system to ensure efficiency. Legislative Correspondence experience is a plus, website experience is a plus, and strong organizational skills are essential. Send cover letter, resume, and a 1-page writing sample to house.jobopening@mail.house.gov. NO CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE.

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Legislative Director

Legislative Director: Well-organized, detail-oriented and experienced individual needed for fast-paced Democratic office. Committee assignments include Transportation and Infrastructure, and Agriculture. Experience in handling appropriation requests preferred. Knowledge of health care issues also helpful. Must have ability to work in a team environment, meet deadlines and juggle multiple tasks. Applicants should have strong knowledge of legislative process and excellent management and communication (written and oral) skills. Good sense of humor a plus. 3 or more years of legislative experience required. Send cover letter and resume to uppermidwestdem@yahoo.com. No calls or drop-ins please.

Rep. Steve Kagen:

Upper Midwest Democrat is seeking a savvy Legislative Assistant to handle a broad legislative portfolio that includes agriculture, energy, trade, Native American issues, and taxes. This is not an entry level position. At least two years of Hill experience is required. Candidate must be a self-starter, and possess strong research, writing, and communications skills. Please email a cover letter and resume to uppermidwestdem@yahoo.com. No phone calls or walk-ins.

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Unpaid Interns

Congressman Scott Murphy is seeking unpaid interns for his Washington, DC office (full or part time). Interns are responsible for a variety of administrative and legislative duties. Responsibilities include answering telephones and greeting visitors, assisting with the correspondence program, attending hearings and briefings, and assisting staff with research and special projects. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to Blake Anderson at Blake.Anderson@mail.house.gov. No phone calls please.

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Volunteers

Needed in Jefferson County, New York for our GOTV effort in the 23rd US Congressional District Special Election.

This will be a fun, high-paced GOTV, especially with all eyes of the nation focused on this critical race. GOTV will run from October 31st to November 3.

If interested in helping turn the 23rd New York Congressional District blue since the first time since Civil War, contact us at Carrington1984@gmail.com or call 256-429-8774

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Director

African American Religious Affairs

People For the American Way Foundation (PFAWF) is a national organization dedicated to defending constitutional and civil rights and promoting the democratic values of citizen participation, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and respect for diversity.

The Director of African American Religious Affairs is responsible for outreach efforts to build a stronger presence and institutional relationships with African American churches, organizations, leaders, and youth on the national, state and local levels. The Director will administer and staff the African American Ministers Leadership Council (AAMLC) and African American Ministers in Action (AAMIA) programs by coordinating grassroots activities, programs, and media outreach in order to increase the support and mobilization of the African American faith and surrounding communities around PFAWF issues. The director will focus on issue advocacy and leadership development around PFAWF issues. The position is based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the African American Ministers Programs and the staff assigned to projects of the ministers programs.
• Build a diverse coalition of churches and organizations designed to ensure coordinated grassroots efforts around issues facing African American communities; mobilize members of the African American clergy to launch effective programs in their cities.
• Train, educate and empower local ministers on First Amendment issues as it relates to People For’s program agenda.
• Serve as one of the organization’s spokespersons on African American and related issues.
• Oversee development and management of campaigns and volunteers among the African American faith community.
• Develop and implement community, state and national level programs designed to engage the African American faith community in PFAWF initiatives.
• In consultation with the public policy department will maintain communication and develop outreach opportunities around faith messaging with local, state, and national elected and appointed leaders.
• Ensure that ministers programs actively engage ministers in public policy discussions related to PFAWF issues.
• Develop and maintain contacts with and lists of public officials, organizational leaders, and activists in assigned states.
• Maintain a high degree of knowledge of the political and issue concerns related to People For’s goals and projects.
• Oversee the writing of reports, letters, and action alerts; brief staff about programs and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications:

Strategic thinker with rigorous intellect, creativity and entrepreneurial approach.

Ability to develop plans and respond to new opportunities.

Passionate interest in issues relating to the intersections of race, religion, values, and public policy.

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff and programs.

Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with wide variety of people and develop collaborative relationships.

Familiarity with the elements of the Religious Right’s tactics and strategies.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Ability to work independently, to organize and manage a variety of projects and priorities simultaneously and effectively.

· Substantial experience working in African American communities with clergy, statewide and local organizations.

· Advocacy and social justice experience highly desirable.

Ability and willingness to travel frequently and extensively.

Degree in theology preferred.

· Strong commitment to People For the American Way Foundation’s issues agenda.

To apply: Send resume and statement of interest to Human Resources, People For the American Way Foundation, 2000 M Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036. Email hr@pfaw.org.

People For the American Way Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

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Director of Federal Governmental Affairs

People For the American Way is a national organization dedicated to defending constitutional and civil rights and promoting the democratic values of citizen participation, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and equal opportunity for all. The Director of Federal Governmental Affairs assists in the development of People For the American Way’s policy positions and lobbies Congress and the Executive branch to advance these policies at the federal level. This position is a senior position reporting to the Executive Vice President for Policy and Programs.

Responsibilities:

· Direct the representation of the organization’s interests, and establish the organization’s presence on Capitol Hill concerning federal legislation on issues including, but not limited to the Religious Right, civil rights, civil liberties, public education, First Amendment, immigration, church/state, electoral reform, budget/tax, and reproductive rights.

· Direct all federal legislative activity including drafting legislation, writing testimony, developing strategy, lobbying, and developing federal legislative advocacy materials.

· Assist in the development of official organizational policy statements.

· Speak on behalf of the organization at congressional hearings and briefings; serve as a media spokesperson; and serve as spokesperson at conferences and events.

· Oversee the work of staff and interns, providing guidance and management support on public policy activities

· Assist in coordinating federal advocacy activities with individuals in People For’s African American faith and youth leadership program networks and with other departments.

· Ensure organizational compliance with lobby disclosure requirements.

· Assist as needed in the formulation of policy positions for affiliate People For the American Way Foundation

· Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

· Substantial experience and knowledge of Capitol Hill and the legislative process.

· Excellent strategic, analytical, research, editing, writing and public speaking skills required.

· Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with a variety of people

· Commitment to progressive values and interest in People For’s issues and activities

· Public interest background and substantive expertise in constitutional law and civil rights issues preferred

· Law degree required.

To apply: Send resume and statement of interest to Human Resources, People For the American Way, 2000 M Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036. Email hr@pfaw.org.

People For the American Way is an equal opportunity employer.

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Director of Field Mobilization

People For the American Way is a national organization dedicated to defending constitutional and civil rights and promoting the democratic values of citizen participation, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and equal opportunity for all. The Director of Field Mobilization assists in the development of People For the American Way’s policy positions and is responsible for on-the-ground mobilization of People For the American Way activists and leadership network members in support of campaigns to affect public policy at the local, state, and national level. At times this position will be asked to help formulate affiliate People For the American Way Foundation’s policy positions as well. This position is a senior position based in Washington, D.C. and reports to the Executive Vice President for Policy and Programs.

Responsibilities:

· Oversee the on-the-ground mobilization of activists and individual members of PFAW and PFAWF networks in support of campaigns to affect policy at the local, state and national level.

· In collaboration with other staff, create, develop, and implement action plans for field work in conjunction with organization-wide program priorities.

· Actively build and maintain PFAW’s role in local and state level issue coalitions, working to reach new constituencies and providing leadership on progressive issues.

· Represent the organization in coalitions and at progressive conferences and events.

· Assist in the development of official organizational issue policy statements

· Oversee the work of staff and interns, providing guidance and management support with respect to local and state advocacy activities

· Any other duties and activities as needed

Qualifications:

· Substantial grassroots organizing experience

· Demonstrated success in issue advocacy

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking experience

· Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with a variety of people

· Experience with progressive issues and public interest commitment

· Experience in constituent development and organizing or campaign implementation at the local and/or state level

· Familiarity with the progressive community and local and state legislative process

· Commitment to progressive values and interest in People For’s issues and activities

· Ability and willingness to travel

· College degree required

To apply: Send resume and statement of interest to Human Resources, People For the American Way, 2000 M Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036. Email hr@pfaw.org.

People For the American Way is an equal opportunity employer.

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Development Associate

Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) is the country’s leading non-profit conservation organization dedicated to preserving the nation’s network of estuaries by protecting and restoring the lands and waters essential to the richness and diversity of coastal life. Restore America’s Estuaries is an alliance of eleven community-based organizations representing our nation’s greatest estuaries. One of our signature activities is a National Conference held every two years that attracts more than 1,000 participants. For more information on RAE, please see our website www.estuaries.org.

SUMMARY:

Restore America’s Estuaries is seeking a high caliber and seasoned Development Associate. The Development Associate will be responsible for effectively submitting grant proposals, planning annual appeals, assisting with sponsorships/exhibitors for the bi-annual National Conference, and soliciting funds for selective RAE programming needs. The Development Associate is a full-time employee of RAE and is responsible for tracking and assisting with the accomplishment of grant goals and objectives, and reporting and invoicing grants on behalf of RAE.

The Development Associate will report directly to the Senior Director of Development and be expected to work closely and in collaboration with key staff in the organization including but not limited to the Strategic Programs Lead, Senior Director of Habitat Restoration, and the Business Manager, with all aspects of the grant management process.

OFFICE LOCATION:

Arlington, VA (one block from the Courthouse Metro station)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather, collate, review, edit, and finalize grant proposals submitted on behalf of RAE in advance of submission to federal agencies, corporate businesses, foundations, and individual donors;
• Organize supplemental documentation (i.e. budgets, timelines, pictures, maps, etc.) as needed and requested for specific grant proposals, annual appeals, and sponsorship solicitation;
• Track goals, objectives and timelines so that grant goals are met according to contracts;
• Communicate regularly with appropriate staff as to the status of grants, goals and objectives;
• Prepare invoices for goods and services as outlined in contracts and with regard to RAE’s and its participating member organizations’ cash-flow needs;
• Work in collaboration with the Business Manager to maintain necessary records, files, reports, databases and resource materials pertinent to grant activities;
• Research and report on prospective opportunities to approach federal agencies, foundations, and corporate businesses for funding of RAE programs and specific projects;
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Position requires a Bachelors degree in related field, and a minimum of two years experience in non-profit fundraising;

· Successful grant-writing to federal agencies, foundations, and businesses, among others;

· Ability to track detailed financial information and create accurate timelines and budgets;

· Ability to organize, expedite, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously;

· Detail-oriented, solid record of project management and goal attainment, including working within and across diverse groups and teams;

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to work in a team environment;

· Good understanding of the coastal environment is strongly desired, along with experience working in a non-profit environment;

· Solid computer skills and proficiency in the use of ACT, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

COMPENSATION:

This is a mid-level position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, consistent with Restore America’s Estuaries’ personnel policies including, but not limited to, health insurance, retirement plan, vacation, and professional development opportunities.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Restore America’s Estuaries is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and people of color are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY:

Deadline for applying is November 20, 2009. Please send your resume, cover letter, two writing samples, three references, and salary requirements to apply@estuaries.org with “Development Associate” in the subject line. Please no phone inquiries.

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Research/Data Entry Intern

Small, Democratic fundraising firm seeks a non-paid, data entry/research intern to assist with database updating and cleaning. We seek someone who is smart, energetic, and ready to learn about fundraising from literally, the ground up. We are looking for someone who is interested in doing donor research and helping our respective clients clean and then implement processes to maintain their campaign databases. This is a non-paid internship and most of the work will be done remotely with the occasional need for meetings on Capitol Hill/occasional conference call to check in. Prospective Interns should be familiar with Microsoft Excel, have access to a computer, a reliable internet connection, and be able to work under a reasonable deadline with little supervision while producing expected, if not better than expected results. Campaign Manager or NGP experience a plus, but not required.

For more information or to apply, please send 3 references and a one page resume to George at George@christrullfundraising.com