Internship – Federal Government Relations, HMS

HMS leads the nation in cost containment, coordination of benefits, and program integrity services for government healthcare programs.  We make sure that claims are paid correctly, and by the responsible party. Each year, we recover more that $1 billion for our clients and help them save billions more.  HMS is a wholly owned subsidiary of HMS Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:  HMSY) and operations offices nationwide. 

HMS is pleased to offer graduate students an opportunity to complement their formal education with a career-related experience. As an intern, you may increase your skills and knowledge and apply theoretical concepts to the actual work environment. We have the following PAID part-time (20 hrs/week) internship opportunity immediately available in our Washington D.C. office.

Perform duties to support the HMS Government Relations team.  This internship position will be primarily responsible for providing assistance to the Government Relations team and will serve as a resource for monitoring, tracking and analyzing legislative and regulatory issues that impact HMS’ business.

The position will offer unique opportunities to gain valuable work experience and knowledge of Congress and the Federal and state governments.  The internship is open to qualified students who demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and have a genuine interest in the field of government relations, specifically healthcare.  Candidates should also possess excellent research skills, and should be familiar with the legislative process. 

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate level program and be located in Washington D.C. to be considered for this part-time internship.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The role will be primarily responsible for monitoring, tracking and analyzing legislative and regulatory healthcare issues and performing market research.
2. Responsible for ad-hoc administration and organization projects for the Government Relations team.

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Must be a graduate student
• Fields of Study: Public Policy, Law, Political Management or related fields are preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of the legislative process

Please click here to apply

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Internship – Press/Media, The House Democratic Congress

The House Democratic Caucus is seeking a full-time press intern to begin immediately. Successful applicants will be energetic, highly motivated and have a demonstrated interest in press and political communications. Interns will be directly engaged with Caucus press work and will perform a variety of essential duties. These range from compiling daily news clips to drafting talking points and press releases, performing research and helping to organize and staff the Caucus’ many briefings and events.

Excellent writing skills are a must, and a good sense of humor is highly desirable. Candidates must have flexible hours, and be capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Eligibility:

All undergraduate-level students as well as recent graduates are eligible to apply.

Application Requirements:

• Cover letter and résumé
• 2 writing samples (approximately 1-2 pages)
• 2 References (please include phone and e-mail contact information)

Please send completed application materials via e-mail to: demcaucus.internship@mail.house.gov

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Job Offer – Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator, Global Policy Solutions

Global Policy Solutions (GPS), a social change strategy firm based in Washington, D.C., works with clients to bring about policy and environmental changes that benefit people, communities and the environment. We are especially focused on strategies that empower underserved communities. GPS seeks an Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator with experience in coalition building and issue advocacy campaign management. The selected individual will be responsible for coordinating advocacy and outreach activities for Leadership for Healthy Communities, a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (managed by Global Policy Solutions) focused on supporting state and local elected and appointed officials in their efforts to prevent childhood obesity through public policies that promote active living and healthy eating opportunities in their communities.

The selected candidate will play a key role in providing overall leadership in campaign strategy and execution. S/he must have experience with issue advocacy campaigns–particularly those that involve public policy. S/he will work closely with grantees, program partners, policy-makers, state coalitions and advocates to advance campaign goals. The Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator reports directly to the President.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

• Design and implement the overall campaign plan in collaboration with colleagues and strategic partners.
• Monitor progress of all operations against plan targets and provide regular reports demonstrating effectiveness of campaign activities.
•  Build and maintain exceptional relationships with policy-makers, program partners, grantees, state coalitions, and advocates.
• Monitor state and local level policies and understand state policy landscape.
• Manage all campaign elements including related events and programs (e.g. scheduling webinars, developing action alerts to disseminate key information and data, conducting trainings, etc.).
• Collaborate with communications staff on campaign-related collateral materials and events, ensuring timeliness, accuracy and consistency of message in all activities.
• Work with communications staff and other stakeholders to develop effective media strategies and messaging to advance state policy goals.
• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring for all campaign-related activities and ensure appropriate tracking of expenses.
• Plan, implement, and/or participate in relevant committee or task force meetings.
• Support local/state campaign strategy development and alliance building strategies.
• Work with campaign partners, coalitions, and advocates to align local and state campaigns for state impact.
• Provide innovative and effective leadership and vision for the initiative.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years experience in organizing, coalition building, and campaign development.
• Minimum of 4 years statewide and/or regional alliance building and coordination.
• Campaign strategy development, coordinating and implementation experience on a regional or statewide level.
• Ability to work effectively with public officials and a variety of stakeholders including grassroots groups, advocates, and researchers.
• Strong commitment to diversity and equity.
• An understanding of public health, obesity prevention, and/or health disparities.
• Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
• Strong computer skills with familiarity with Microsoft Office and email client software.
• Understanding of grassroots organizing, health education and statewide policy work is strongly recommended.
• Advanced skills in facilitation of small and large group meetings.

How to Apply:

Email a cover letter, one resume, three writing samples, and three professional references to info@globalpolicysolutions.com. The subject line should read “Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator.” No phone calls please. This position will remain open until filled.

Compensation:

Salary is based on experience and qualifications.

Location:

The Statewide Campaign Director will work out of the Washington, D.C. office. We may consider the option of the successful candidate working remotely if s/he is located in the Southern region of the U.S. GPS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ, persons with disabilities and all qualified persons to apply.

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Job Offer – Communications Director, Global Policy solutions

Job Description:

Global Policy Solutions (GPS), a social change strategy firm based in Washington, D.C., works with clients to bring about positive policy and environmental changes that benefit people, communities and the environment. We are especially focused on strategies that empower underserved communities. GPS seeks a savvy Director of Communications with substantial experience using the tools of communications to advance issue advocacy goals. A major part of the Director’s responsibilities will include designing and implementing the communications strategy of Leadership for Healthy Communities, a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (managed by Global Policy Solutions) focused on supporting state and local elected and appointed officials in their efforts to prevent childhood obesity through public policies that promote active living and healthy eating opportunities in their communities.

Position Summary:

The Communications Director will be responsible for supervising and implementing the short and long-term communications goals of Global Policy Solutions with particular emphasis on the Leadership for Healthy Communities program. S/he must have experience with issue advocacy campaigns-particularly those that involve public policy. S/he must have strong writing, editing, and media outreach skills. S/he must be a strategic thinker and have a track record of developing and implementing innovative communications strategies that can advance program goals. The Director will be the primary communications liaison between Global Policy Solutions and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The Director will also work closely with advocates, policy-makers, program consultants, grantees, client staff, national partners, state and local media and other stakeholders. The Communications Director reports to the President.

Duties:

The successful candidate will:

• Design and implement an effective communications plan that advances the program strategy.
• Aggressively work to place appropriate content (e.g., op-eds, interviews, etc.) in state and local media outlets.
• Coordinate media interest and appropriate responses to media requests.
• Establish benchmarks and a method of tracking communications successes;
• Oversee the development and implementation of support materials and services in the area of communications and marketing.
• Ensure articulation and communication of the program’s desired image and position to all constituencies, both internal and external.
• Work with client and consult style-guide to coordinate the appearance of all print and electronic materials such as letterhead, use of logo, publications, brochures, etc.
• Maintain responsibility for editorial direction, design, production and distribution of all organization publications.
• Work with consultants to maintain the organization website and ensure that it contains useful and timely content.
• Develop, coordinate and oversee programs, technical assistance and resource materials to assist program grantees in the marketing, communications and positioning of their activities.
• As appropriate, promote the work and successes of the grantees and their members.
• Work in collaboration with client staff and consultants to develop and implement the communications plan and materials.
• Provide counsel to program grantees on marketing, communications and public relations.
• Lead projects as assigned, such as cause-related marketing and special events.
• Develop short- and long-term plans and budgets for the communications and public policy activities, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance.
• Keep informed of developments in the fields of communications and policy with special attention to information related to childhood obesity. Use this information to help the program operate with initiative and innovation.
• Create and lead and social media strategy.
• Lead dissemination of the Leadership for Healthy Communities Action Strategies Toolkit.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in the design and execution of communications plans and activities.
• Exceptionally strong writing, editing and research skills.
• Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal skills.
• Significant experience in health policy or related fields.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, and hiring, training, developing, supervising and appraising personnel.
• Demonstrated successful experience writing newsletters, policy briefs, reports, fact sheets and press releases.
• Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications.
• Computer literacy in word processing, data base management and page layout.
• Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Strong commitment to diversity and equity.
• Ability to effectively multi-task.
• Out-of-town, overnight travel is required (7%).

Other:

• If the candidate possesses a Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, or related fields, s/he must have a minimum of 6 years experience in the communications field with demonstrated record of success, preferably in the not-for-profit/association or political/policy sectors.
• A candidate with a graduate degree in communications, marketing, or related fields must have a minimum of 3 years experience in the communications field with a demonstrated record of success, preferably in the not-for-profit/association or political/policy sector.
• A candidate with a Bachelors degree in public policy, political science, or related fields must have a minimum of 6 years experience in the communications field with a demonstrated record of success, preferably in the not-for-profit/association or political/policy sector.

How to Apply:

Email a cover letter, one resume, three writing samples, and three professional references to: info@globalpolicysolutions.com.  The subject line should read “Communications Director.” No phone calls please. This position will remain open until filled.

Compensation:

Salary is based on experience and qualifications. GPS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ, persons with disabilities and all qualified persons to apply.

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Internship – RJI Capital Corporation (Paid)

Founded in 1996, RJI Capital offers something different to clients who, at the highest levels of decision-making, demand trusted counsel and experienced intelligence to help them achieve their goals around the globe. As part of the RJI Companies, RJI Capital is distinguished by a commitment to client service and a strategic view that is always focused on winning.

RJI Capital’s principals and professionals include experts in global business and finance, energy, law, taxation, public policy, diplomacy and security. Every member of the RJI Capital team is an exceptionally bright, imaginative, and disciplined professional.

We are multinational, multilingual, and multi-disciplinary, working in offices around the world on behalf of our clients’ interests across such crucial areas as energy, defense, law, banking, engineering, capital markets, taxation, and industrial organization.

Description :

Interns will gain valuable experience researching and analyzing economic and market data, completing informational memos, and compiling daily news reports. Responsibilities will also include tasks assigned by Administrative Assistant and Office Manager, including reception, copying, filing, and other administrative duties.

Salary Level :

Will be discussed during interview

Qualifications :

• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information and data
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently with minimal supervision when required
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to communicate skillfully and persuasively, both orally and in written form
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to work
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Available to work at least 20 hours a week.
• Applicants with IT experience will be given special consideration.

Job Function :

Administration, Reporting, Research, Writing.  Please send cover letter and resume to audrey.rogers@rjicapital.com.

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Job Offer – Freelance Writer

Writer—Politics, EconomicsA small progressive non-profit that works on the economy, financialcrisis, health care, politics and the influence of corporate money inthose areas seeks a freelance writer for op-eds and blog posts.The writer should be well versed in current events around thefinancial crisis in particular as well as the upcoming 2010 election.The audiences for this writing are popular, not technical. The workload will be approximately two pieces under 800 words a week. Interested writers should email some writing samples and a resume orCV to: dcprfirmjobs@gmail.com.  This is consulting work that could be taken by a freelancer or bysomebody moonlighting.

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Internships – Political, Khan & associates

 Location:

College Park, Maryland

Khan & Associates LLP is looking for 7 high energy, smart, productive interns, interested in gaining hands on, practical political experience. Interns will directly assist senior staff in designing campaign strategies using new and social media solutions.

Duties/Job Description:

The internship will offer students a structured experience working on various projects. Interns will learn to analyze key political issues and articulate solutions to the pressing problems of the day. We hope that our interns will learn that activism and participation in the democratic process yields results.

Responsibilities:

Though responsibilities vary, most internships will include:

• Assisting with campaign planning, research and targeting of 2010 races
• Helping to coordinate political activity in targeted races
• Assisting supervisor with preparation for meetings and events
• Working at trainings, meetings and events with senior staff on behalf of clients
• General office support
• Social Media Support
• Tracking and organizing grassroots efforts with a focus on connecting individual citizens to key contacts

Requirements:

• Strong Interpersonal Skills and Sense of Humor are a must.
• Background and interest in politics
• Eagerness to learn
• Commitment to Confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Working knowledge of Google Docs
• Strong research skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally within a diverse community
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented and reliable

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in the position, as well as a resume and writing sample (no more than 2 pages) to MDCampaignsHQ@gmail.com

Application Deadline:

Open until filled.

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Job Offer – Business Development Manager, Venable LLP

Venable LLP, one of the top 100 law firms in the U.S., has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to partner with Government Division attorneys locally in Washington, D.C. and across the firm.

As an integral member of the firm’s business development strategy team based in DC, the Business Development Manager will work closely with attorneys in the Government Division to develop and implement marketing programs for practice and industry groups; drive business development efforts, including RFP responses, client pitches and presentations; grow business from new and existing clients through the firm’s national Targeted Client Team program; and ensure that the firm’s marketing materials are aligned with strategic goals.

This position supports the efforts of the firm’s top-ranked Legislative and Government Affairs practice, Government Contracts, Environmental, State and Local Government and Nonprofit Groups, amongst others. Candidates must have an excellent understanding of the business development process in a professional services environment; superior written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and follow-up; the ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment; a minimum of three years marketing management experience, and a minimum of two years supervisory experience.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced marketing professional eager to contribute to the growth and success of our dynamic Government Division, especially in these turbulent and challenging times. The Business Development Manager – Government will report to the Director of Business Development.

Venable provides a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary and excellent working conditions in a professional environment. Visit our Web site here.

Please respond to Venable LLP, Attn: HR Dept., 575 7th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004; or e-mail to careeropp@venable.com.

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Job Offer – Manager/Director of Public Policy, eHealth Initiative

The eHealth Initiative (eHI), a Washington, D.C.-based independent, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality, safety and efficiency of healthcare through information technology, seeks a Manager/Director of Public Policy to track and influence health information technology policy concerning Congress, the Administration, and state governments.

The desirable candidate is a highly motivated individual with 5 years of professional experience who has strong knowledge of healthcare policy, familiarity with current health information technology (HIT) issues, and is interested in working with private and public sector leaders to drive meaningful change in healthcare. Candidates should have at least 2 years experience working with Congress or the Administration. As with all positions at the eHealth Initiative, the Manager/Director duties require the ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment as well as excellent analytic, written and oral communications skills. The eHealth Initiative is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements:

• Monitoring and analyzing legislative and regulatory developments related to HIT and meaningful use
• Attending congressional and HHS agency hearings on health IT issues
• Drafting concise communications to policymakers and eHI members that articulate complex policy issues in a digestible, easy-to-understand format
• Developing relationships with Congressional offices and HHS departments
• Support senior staff on projects including:
• National Progress Report on eHealth
• Information Therapy Action Alliance
• Policy Steering Committee and Policy Work Group
• Policy Webinars
• Government Affairs Retreat

A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a Master’s degree is desired. Interested candidates should send resume, salary requirements and cover letter to EHL.info@ehealthinitiative.org.  No phone calls please. To learn more, click here.

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Internship – Congressional Affairs (Paid)

Boutique government affairs firm seeks a highly motivated intern for a part-time congressional affairs assistant position. You will have the opportunity to assist our professional lobbyists on a number of issues including energy and environment, safety and health, telecommunications, and tax and trade.

Specific duties include assisting with a government affairs conference for two national trade associations, scheduling meetings, researching policy issues, writing memos, assembling press clips, making travel arrangements, and occasionally attending coalition meetings.

Political science or government majors with an interest in federal advocacy preferred. Strong writing and computer skills necessary. Office near Union Station metro. 15-20 hours per week. Offering $15.00 per hour. E-mail resume to dw@wafed.com.

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Internship – Captiol Hill

House democratic office is seeking spring interns for the Washington, D.C., office. Duties include, but are not limited to, answering phones, sorting mail, attending hearings, leading capitol tours, writing letters to constituents, and assisting legislative staff with research and other projects. Preference will be given to applicants with New York City ties. Please send resume and cover letter to ny09internship@gmail.com.

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 Internship – Research/Finance, The DCCC 

The DCCC is looking for an Operations/Research spring intern. The Operations Department is responsible for the critical day-to-day business operations of the committee. This team makes sure that the committee staff has the resources and systems in place to enable staff to effectively execute their duties. The Research department provides both committee staff and congressional candidates with a variety of information ranging from issue briefs to public record research. The department specializes in framing platforms based on local concerns within the larger context of our national debate.

Duties:

Assist with compiling databases, opposition research, and help track events, issues and policy on the Hill, in think tanks in Washington, or locally in Congressional districts and states, and other tasks as needed as well as gain exposure to all departments at the DCCC. You will be asked to participate in a variety of areas, ranging from updating the DCCC media library to assisting with office organization and daily projects.

Internships at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee are designed to give students substantial exposure to practical, campaign-style politics on a national level. DCCC internships are unpaid, volunteer positions.

The DCCC is looking for a Finance spring intern The Finance Department raises the funds that are essential to mount strong Democratic campaigns for the House in 2010. The resources raised by the Finance Department help Democratic incumbents and challengers win competitive House seats.

The Finance Department has several different programs that utilize the strength and diversity of the Democratic Caucus and the Party, including regional fundraising divisions, Frontline Democrats, the Red to Blue Program, the Washington DC Programs, and Women LEAD.

Duties:

The primary duty of the Finance intern would be to assist with the planning and execution of fundraising events. Examples of other daily tasks include keeping track of candidate finances, preparing mailings, and updating contact information for various groups. Interns may also be asked to help with long-term projects that may include writing memos to the Democratic Caucus, completing research projects, and helping fulfill candidate staffing needs.

Please visit our website at dccc.org to apply and feel free to contact the Intern Coordinator with any quesitons.

Intern Coordinator

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

430 South Capitol Street SE

Washington, DC 20003

Email: internships@dccc.org

Phone: 202-863-1500

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Job Offer – Campaign Director, MoveOn.org Political Action

Location:

Flexible

Timeline:

ASAP

Description:

If it wasn’t clear before, it is now: Winning transformative progressive change won’t be easy. But this is still the best opportunity progressives have had in decades. And this year we have to double down on the promise of change. The good news is, MoveOn’s 5 million members are ready to fight. We’ve got big plans for 2010—everything from reining in greedy Wall Street firms to challenging the influence of corporations and lobbyists in politics to pushing Democrats to run on a progressive, populist vision—and that’s just the beginning. So we’re hiring a new Campaign Director to help make it happen–someone who’s adept and creative at organizing and mobilizing folks to make a difference. You’ll need to be able to turn on a dime so when there’s a new idea on Monday morning, you can test, evaluate and implement it Tuesday before noon.

Responsibilities:

MoveOn is working to increase public pressure on Congress and run massive campaigns to win major progressive victories around fixing the economy, ending corporate influence in Washington, creating a clean energy future with millions of new, green jobs, preserving our civil liberties and other key issues facing America. As a Campaign Director, you will be responsible for one or more of these campaigns. This includes coordinating with allies in the progressive community, designing the strategy and tactics, and implementing all aspects of a campaign. Strategy will be developed with other staff members but implemented independently. As a Campaign Director, you will be part of MoveOn’s decision-making team.

Requirements:

You should be someone who:

• Is a very strong writer for popular audiences (especially action alerts) with a clear sense of your own voice.
• Is smart about organizing campaigns that attract press coverage.
• Has a very fast learning curve—able to quickly synthesize information about new topics.
• Is adept at figuring out creative ways of leveraging technology to make good things happen.
• Is curious about testing new uses of technology and using metrics to drive their work.
• Is totally proficient in Word, Gmail and data analysis using Excel.
• Has a strong aptitude for technology.
• Some HTML and database experience is strongly preferred.
• Can think of creative new ways to get a message across.
• Understands and connects with grassroots activists and trusts members to do good, creative work.
• Can integrate online communications and organizing with offline organizing, mobilization, and events.
• Is skilled at combining various tactics and managing the tempo of a campaign to keep the momentum building.
• Experience directing advocacy campaigns is preferred.
• Is capable of managing staff and large numbers of volunteers.
• Is comfortable with a virtual office. Able to communicate well via conference calls, instant messaging, and email.
• Can work very closely with other members of the team, but also manage your work independently.
• Is flexible, a keen problem solver, driven, and someone who wants more than life itself to bring real progressive change to America this year.

Salary:

Salary is highly competitive and benefits include health & dental insurance, 4 weeks vacation, and a 401K program.

To Apply:

Email a resume attached as a Word or PDF document, plus three references with phone and email, to campaigndirector10@moveon.org. Position will be filled as soon as possible. MoveOn.org Political Action is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Offer – Press Assistant, The Motion Picture Association of America

The Motion Picture Association of America is seeking a Press Assistant for our Corporate Communications office in Washington, DC. Qualifications include a minimum of 2 years communications/office/administrative experience; prior work in a public affairs or public relations office; expertise in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the Internet; strong verbal and written communications skills; excellent organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and strong attention to detail; computer graphic skills a plus; bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, or related field preferred. Responsibilities include initial intake calls from the media; providing support to worldwide PR staff; updating media lists; posting releases and links on website; monitoring news sites and blogs; preparing daily news clip report; helping to manage special events; and providing general department support. Qualified candidates should send cover letter, resume, writing sample and salary requirements to careers@mpaa.org. Must include salary requirement to be considered for this position. The MPAA is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please.

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Job Offer – Paper Campaign Coordinator, ForestEthics

Location:

San Francisco or Bellingham, Washington

Contact:

papercoordinator@forestethics.org

About the Job:

The Paper Coordinator will lead the ForestEthics campaign to reduce junk mailing by large Fortune 500 companies. Wasteful, privacy-invading junk mail contributes to climate change and destroys wild places. The Paper Coordinator will work to hold junk mailing companies accountable by employing a variety of tools, including aggressive negotiations, marketplace campaigning, community organizing and coalition building. This is a full-time, exempt position with excellent benefits.

Preferred Locations:

Bellingham, Washington or San Francisco, California. This position will remain open until filled.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the strategic direction of the Paper campaign so that it contributes to protection of Canada’s boreal forests.
• Engage a multi-disciplinary team of advisors and staff in the development of winning campaign strategies that are executed through specific campaign project plans.
• Provide day-to-day management of the Paper team, motivate and develop staff, identify and manage conflicts effectively where they may arise.
• Oversee the annual campaign budgets and ensure financial health of the campaign.
• Oversee all research contracts and retainers.
• Manage virtual collaboration workspace for campaign.
• Propose job descriptions for interns.
• Supervise interns in the performance of their jobs.
• Responsible for direct contact to persuade paper companies they must act to protect Canada’s boreal forests.
• Work with Market Solutions department to support its work on paper issues with companies.
• Work with organizing department to coordinate activist and ally involvement in Paper campaign.
• Work with Communications department on media and materials for Paper campaign.
• Advise corporate campaigners on Paper issues/Questions.
• Participate in all campaign planning activities and meetings.
• Provide regular update on campaign activity.
• Track web site to insure information is up-to-date and accurate.

Qualifications:

• 3 years experience in campaign project planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of forest issues and corporate campaigns.
• Computer proficiency in project management software in addition to basic computer applications, including spreadsheet, word processing and database software, contact management systems and the internet.
• Excellent project management, follow-through, and time management skills.
• Experience with grant writing and budgeting preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous experience with media relations preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of effective teamwork and coalition building as well as ability to work independently.
• Ability to think and act strategically.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong math skills as demonstrated by the ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Very high reasoning skills as demonstrated by the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• High language skills as demonstrated by the ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Talk, hear
• Clear vision at 25 inches or less to view computer screen and read documents
• Must be able to sit at desk and work on a computer for long periods of time
• Capacity to handle high levels of stress productively
• May have to climb stairs to reach office
• Working conditions typical of an office environment
• Exposure to moderate levels of noise such as computers, printers, light traffic

About ForestEthics:

Founded in 2000, ForestEthics is a nonprofit environmental organization with staff in Canada and the United States. Our mission is to protect Endangered Forests and wild places, wildlife, and human wellbeing. We catalyze environmental leadership among industry, governments and communities by running hard-hitting and highly effective campaigns that leverage public dialogue and pressure to achieve our goals. Our current campaigns focus on climate change, wild places in Canada, and on industries that use products that threaten our environment. Our efforts have protected more than 65 million acres of forests and transformed the environmental practices of Fortune 500 companies including Dell, Staples, Office Depot, Victoria’s Secret, Williams-Sonoma, and many others.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter with resume to papercoordinator@forestethics.org with your name in the subject line. No phone calls please. We thank you for your application, but only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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Job Offer – Online Engagement Manager, Hostelling International USA

Location:

Washington, D.C. (Washington D.C. Metro Area)

Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Mid-Senior level

Functions:

Information Technology, Strategy/Planning, Writing/Editing

Compensation:

$60,000 Per Year, Plus Benefits

Job Description:

HI-USA is looking for a tech-saavy Online Engagement Manager to activate our online presence. A successful candidate will have impeccable communication skills, be highly self-motivated, and have proven success and expertise in email list management and navigating the social media landscape. You should be able to draw on the expertise of HI-USA’s team while also coming up with and implementing your own ideas for engaging users through online activity. Hostelling is more than an affordable place to stay; it’s a social movement, and you should want to be at the forefront. Plus if you are an experienced traveler who has stayed hostels before. To learn more about Hostelling International, USA, please click here.

What You’ll be Boing:

• Growing the email list
• Managing all email communications
• Over time: website content
• Improving data collection from hostels and booking engines
• Performing user testing and list segmentation to improve response rates
• Expanding HI-USA’s organizational social network presence
• Supporting hostels in their online fundraising and outreach efforts
• Fundraise online, primarily by leveraging the email list

Skills:

A candidate must:

• Have a proven ability to grown an email list
• Be completely at ease with technology, including basic HTML, CSS and image manipulation
• Have experience with databases (i.e., Salesforce, RaisersEdge, MySQL)
• Be able to write compelling email copy, with an understanding of what makes some emails more effective at generating action than others
• Be experienced working with partner organizations
• Be familiar with Democracy in Action or similar program (Blue State Digital, Convio, Capitol Advantage, Get Active, etc)
• Know best practices in list segmentation, message personalization, and email response tracking
• Know online best organizing practices, including social network and blogger outreach
• Be familiar with online advertising — e.g. AdWords, Facebook Ads, Care2 or ValueClick

Company Description:

Hostelling International USA (registered as American Youth Hostels, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded to promote international understanding of the world and its people through hostelling. HI-USA operates a network of over 60 quality hostel accommodations throughout the United States that are inexpensive, safe and clean. Our hostels range from urban high-rise buildings with hundreds of beds to small more remote hostels in rural settings.As a nonprofit organization, we are celebrating 75 years of experience in serving young travelers.

Additional Information:

Local candidates only, no relocation (Washington D.C. Metro Area).

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Job Offer – Webmaster, Results Educational Fund

Job Type:

Full-Time with Benefits

 About REF:

Results Educational Fund (REF) seeks an Online Communications and Website Coordinator. This coordinator will be full-time, and preferably based in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will have in-depth experience managing websites with Expression Engine, be a compelling and succinct writer, possess a keen eye for detail, be able to multi-task under multiple deadlines for multiple websites, and enjoy a good degree of comfort with technology and online activist engagement.

The Online Communications and Website Coordinator would work with the Communications Director to prioritize work between RESULTS Educational Fund (REF), ACTION (Advocacy to Control TB Internationally), and the Microcredit Summit Campaign (MCS), each of which has its own website: results.org, action.org, and microcreditsummit.org. All three website sites will require daily/weekly updates, along with longer term build out of new features. In addition, the coordinator will be responsible for development and implementation of a social networking strategy for both RESULTS Educational Fund and ACTION.

RESULTS Educational Fund (REF) is a nonprofit citizens’ advocacy organization dedicated to generating the public and political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty. REF has more than 100 volunteer chapters around the country who are well-known for their commitment to and leadership on issues of poverty. REF also works with partners and allies around the world, including international organizations and NGOs in Asia, Africa, and Europe. REF focuses advocacy and educational efforts on addressing diseases such as TB and HIV/AIDS and other major killers of people living in poverty, achieving education for all, and expanding access to microfinance for the very poor.

 About ACTION:

ACTION (Advocacy to Control TB Internationally) is an international partnership of advocates working to mobilize resources to treat and prevent the spread of TB. ACTION’s underlying premise is that more rapid progress can be made against the global TB epidemic by building support for increased public sector funding for effective TB control among key policymakers and opinion leaders in both high TB burden countries and donor countries. ACTION currently works in Australia, Canada, France, India, Japan, Kenya, the U.K., and the U.S.

 Abbout MCS:

The Microcredit Summit Campaign (MCS), a project of REF, was established in 1997 and is the world’s largest global network of microfinance stakeholders. The Campaign has led, guided, and supported the sector towards reaching the ambitious goals defined by Campaign members at the 1997 Summit and expanded in 2006. These objectives were set in alignment with the UN’s Millennium Development Goals. MCS is working to ensure that 175 million of the world’s poorest families are receiving credit and 100 million families rise above the US $1 a day threshold by 2015.

Responsibilities:

• Website Development and Management
• Support staff in maintaining, creating, and updating web content that dovetails to and promotes each of the organizations/ projects offline efforts.
• Work with vendors to evolve and upgrade website functionality and design as needed to support campaigns.
• Implement a strategy for search engine optimization.
• Ensure and maintain editorial consistency and web style guidelines.
• Analyze website traffic reports on Google analytics and create reports to share with staff.
• Help respond to website inquiries and information requests
• Design and edit graphics as needed.
• Support development of other organizational/project websites as needed.
• Online Campaigns and Email Advocacy
• Write and edit content for action campaigns and email messages.
• Help maintain wrappers and pages for action campaigns and organizational messages.
• Help maintain email lists and databases.
• Analyze and share regular analysis of email campaign performance.
• Online Marketing, Outreach, and Messaging
• Support creation and implementation of online marketing plans for website, publications, campaigns, and events.
• Promote campaigns and publications via blogs, listservs, and online communities.
• Develop strategies for list growth.
• Social Networking
• Design and implement an effective strategy to increase visibility of REF and ACTION on Facebook and Twitter.
• Develop social networking best practice guidelines for both REF and ACTION from the organizational level, as well as the grassroots/partners level.

Qualifications:

• Experience in maintaining websites managed through Expression Engine and online organizing or marketing, preferably for an advocacy group, non-profit, or political campaign.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• HTML coding skills.
• Familiarity with online organizing tools, such as Democracy in Action especially valuable.
• Experience analyzing web reports, trends, and traffic and email reports.
• Some experience in graphic design for the web preferred, especially in Photoshop.
• Passion for work of RESULTS/RESULTS Educational Fund, ACTION, and the Microcredit Summit Campaign.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, résumé, 3 references, a brief writing sample, and examples of website work to bhinderliter@results.org  by February 12, 2010. Applications will be reviewed as received and earlier submission is encouraged.

RESULTS Educational Fund is an equal opportunity employer and does notbdiscriminate based of race, color, national origin, age, religion, handicap, gender, or sexual preference.

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Internship – Finance, Joeseph Huff for US Senate Campaign (NY)

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This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in politics and working on campaigns. Interns will work in a fast-paced environment and duties will include assisting with donor research, data entry and clean-up, event planning, and day-to-day operations of the office. This person must be well organized, detail oriented, self motivated, have computer knowledge, and be willing to work hard. Excel and database knowledge is useful.

No previous campaign experience required. A positive attitude, willingness to learn and be part of a team is a must. Applicant must have a laptop.  The internship is unpaid and requires a minimum of 10 hours a week. The position is based in New York. Email resumes to joseph@huffforsenate.com

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