Internship – Press, Congressman Anthony D. Weiner (NY-09)

New York City House democratic office is seeking a press intern to begin immediately. Interns will be directly engaged with press work and will perform a variety of duties. These range from compiling daily news clips to drafting talking points and press releases, performing research and helping to organize and staff 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. Please send resume and cover letter to ny09internship@gmail.com.

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 Job Offers – Finance Department, Freinds of Martin O’Malley (MD)

Friends of Martin O’Malley (Governor O’Malley – Maryland) is seeking to fill three positions in the Finance Department for the 2010 re-election. Finance Department Manager, Deputy Finance Director & Compliance Manager. To Apply, please carefully review the qualifications section, then email a resume to agoers@martinomalley.com with the job title in the subject line by March 1st, 2010

Finance Department Manager:

Areas of responsibility will include:

• Supervising the staff of the Finance Department and report directly to the Finance Director.
• Manage the creative & production process of our internet & direct marketing programs.
• Manage many other functions of the department including: coordinating with the Finance Committee, assisting with the planning of major fundraising events, and serve as the liaison to other departments.

Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years of paid fundraising experience is required, Maryland political experience a plus
• Understanding of multiple aspects of campaign fundraising and compliance required
• NGP or other fundraising software knowledge required
• Candidates must have a strong work ethic, impeccable organization and management skills
• Ability to work long days and irregular hours.

Compliance Manager:

Areas of responsibility will include:

• Contribution processing
• Campaign bookkeeping & check issuance
• Report preparation and filing with the state board of elections
• Managing administrative functions of the finance department & the campaign
• Will assist in planning & executing fundraising events and other campaign functions

Qualifications:

• Campaign experience preferred, Maryland political knowledge a plus
• Understanding of campaign compliance and/or fundraising highly desired, but not required
• NGP & basic accounting software knowledge preferred, but not required
• Understanding of Excel and Word a must.
• Candidates must have a strong work ethic and impeccable organization
• Ability to work long days and irregular hours.
• Already live in or are willing to relocate to Baltimore, Maryland or surrounding areas.

Deputy Finance Director:

Areas of Responsibility Will Include:

• Planning small and large-scale fundraising events around the state.
• Building and maintaining relationships with donors in Maryland
• Researching donors
• Working with the Finance Committee

Qualifications:

• Comprehensive understanding of political fundraising principles and tactics.
• 2+ years/1 cycle experience raising funds for candidates, campaigns, or related organizations is required.
• Proven ability to create & manage multiple events at the same time.
• Experience raising money from both high and low-dollar donors.
• NGP knowledge is required
• Ability to work long days and irregular hours.
• Knowledge of Maryland/MidAtlantic politics strongly preferred.

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Job Offer – Deputy finance Director, US Senate Campaign

Position Overview:

Competitive Northeast US Senate campaign seeks Deputy Finance Director to assist in the execution of all aspects of the finance operation. This is not an entry level position. Previous campaign finance experience required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• At least one cycle of finance experience or two cycles of related campaign experience.
• Experience with NGP database, FEC reporting and regulations
• Strong work ethic, and oral and written communication skills
• Superior organizational skills and detail orientation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, lead projects, and ability to prioritize time and tasks
• Positive, collaborative and entrepreneurial attitude
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and start immediately

Position Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:

• Take the lead on planning and executing high dollar events and grassroots house parties
• Tracking contributions – including maintaining donor database, outstanding pledges, thank you notes, etc.
• Assist in strategy development and execution of an aggressive fundraising program
• Engage in donor prospecting, develop and maintain relationships with donors

To Apply:

Please email a resume and three references to northeastcampaign@gmail.com with “Deputy Finance Director” in the subject line.

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Job Offer – Director of Government Affairs, The American Forest & Paper Association

The American Forest & Paper Association is the national trade association of the forest products industry, representing forest landowners, pulp, paper, paperboard, and wood products manufacturers. Our companies are in the business of producing products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources that sustain the environment. The forest products industry accounts for approximately 6 percent of the total U.S. manufacturing output and employs more than a million people with an estimated annual payroll exceeding $50 billion.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

Manage assigned federal legislative initiatives and goals for a national trade association. Ensure coordination of association lobbying efforts with overall policy goals of association members.

Essential Job Functions:

Develop and implement AF&PA legislative and political strategies as well as work plans to support AF&PA goals. Build and maintain relationships with key congressional members and staff. Work to ensure AF&PA legislative goals are coordinated with other AF&PA departments and related industry groups. Develop educational opportunities for federal legislators and their staff that serve to highlight the industry accomplishments. Maintain relationships with and coordinate with outside interest groups in coalitions and on shared federal legislative goals.

Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge:

Ten to twelve years experience in one or more of the following fields; Capitol Hill legislative staff, , government affairs office for trade association or company, /lobbying firm, policy staff/political campaigns. Significant experience on Agriculture and/or Natural Resources Committees preferred. Industry knowledge is helpful. In-depth knowledge of federal legislative process and strategic development required. Strong writing ability and verbal communication skills are very important. Knowledge of contemporary communications (Internet, email, etc.) and ability to work with Microsoft Word preferred.

Education/Experience Requirements:

College degree required. Experience/educational background in manufacturing, environmental, and/or recycling issues also a plus.

Contact Information:

Qualified individuals, please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: resumes@afandpa.org or fax 202-463-2058. For consideration, the subject line or cover letter must indicate interest in job code #50-13.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

American Forest and Paper Association is an active Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. AF&PA welcomes men and women regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, veteran status or other category protected by law.

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 Job Offer – Executive Director of Strategic Communications, The American Forest & Paper Association

The American Forest & Paper Association is the national trade association of the forest products industry, representing forest landowners, pulp, paper, paperboard, and wood products manufacturers. Our companies are in the business of producing products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources that sustain the environment. The forest products industry accounts for approximately 6 percent of the total U.S. manufacturing output and employs more than a million people with an estimated annual payroll exceeding $50 billion.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Strategic Communications Position is responsible for developing and executing AF&PA’s advocacy communications strategy and is responsible for the association’s communication channels including media relations, internal and member communications, the AF&PA brand, website, and publications.

Reporting to the President and CEO, and managing a small communications staff, the Executive Director of Communications, a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), will work collaboratively with the SMT members with membership and advocacy responsibilities. S/he will be responsible for the degree to which AF&PA is reaching its target advocacy and internal audiences, enhancing its visibility and improving the association’s perceived value with current and prospective members.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead the creation and implementation of an aggressive strategic communications plan to strengthen internal communications, enhance outreach to current and prospective members and more effectively support association advocacy efforts.
• Manage AF&PA’s media relations outreach and reactive media relations program which includes: developing media strategies for advocacy initiatives and significant association announcements; creating and disseminating press releases, Q&A and briefing documents; prepping/media training executives; and ensuring effective responses to media questions/requests.
• Serve as a spokesperson as needed. Represent the views of the news media to management; assist in shaping responses to complex industry issues.
• Develop and lead issues/crisis management communications programs.
• Enhance AF&PA’s use of the internet to promote the visibility of the industry, inform current members recruit new members and target advocacy audiences.
• Improve the integration and coordination of existing internal and member communications products to ensure message consistency and impact on target audiences.
• Oversee executive communications, which includes hands-on support of other members of senior management, in the development of speeches and presentations. Manage the identification of strategic speaking and conference opportunities for senior management and promote them internally and externally.
• Build the “AF&PA brand” through all communication products and media to increase awareness among policymakers, industry executives, member companies and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate the cost effective management of external PR firms and related consultants.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the communications staff and function as a whole; responsibilities include managing a budget, personnel administration and unit effectiveness. Mentor, train, and develop the team.

Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge:

• The ability to think strategically and deliver tactically, including a proven track record of leading the creation and effective execution of communications strategies with demonstrable results.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and exhibit credibility with senior management on communications issues. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management.
• Must have experience effectively managing, coaching and developing people to deliver excellent results. Experience managing consultants necessary.
• Exceptional judgment, the ability to work with multiple demands, and the ability to develop and in-depth understanding of complex policy positions and nuances and develop the messages, strategies and tactics to support them.
• Super organizational, written/verbal communications skills. Outstanding writing/editing skills.

Education/Experience Requirements:

College degree in related field with 10-15 years appropriate experience, including government, political or trade association work. Experience with paper or forestry issues preferred.

Contact Information:

Qualified individuals, please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: resumes@afandpa.org or fax 202-463-2058. For consideration, the subject line or cover letter must indicate interest in job code #70-13.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

American Forest and Paper Association is an active Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. AF&PA welcomes men and women regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, veteran status or other category protected by law.

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Job Offer – Associate Communications Director, Corporate Accountability International

Corporate Accountability International is growing and we’ve created a new position of Associate Communications Director to increase our presence in the media.

Recently, our communications team has placed our spokespeople on radio shows like NPR’s Marketplace and Pacifica’s Democracy Now and earned coverage in USA Today, the Wall Street Journal and the Economist. This month, the New York Times ran our letter to the editor about the recent Supreme Court ruling that gives corporations more power to influence our government.

The Associate Communications Director will build on these successes by focusing on deepening relationships with key national and international journalists. They will also direct media outreach on a range of campaigns and projects like the upcoming launch of the animated film — Story of Bottled Water — produced in conjunction with Free Range Graphics and the Story of Stuff Project. The complete job announcement is pasted below and is also here.

Interviews are happening now. If you are interested in applying or know someone who should be recruited to apply please get in touch. Thanks, Randall Associate Communications Director

For more than 30 years, Corporate Accountability International has successfully challenged corporations like GE, Nestlé, and Philip Morris to halt abusive practices that threaten public health, the environment and our democracy.

Today our campaigns challenge the dangerous practices of some of the world’s most powerful industries. Think Outside the Bottle exposes the truth behind bottled water marketing and defends the human right to water in the face of increasing corporate control. Value [the] Meal challenges the fast food industry to stop driving an epidemic of diet-related disease, and our campaign Challenging Big Tobacco is blocking industry interference in health policies that protect our kids.

The Associate Communications Director will increase Corporate Accountability International’s presence in the media, campaign visibility and name recognition by managing and expanding our press program, with a particular emphasis on deepening relationships with key media. This staff leader will work with the Communications Director to develop our media outreach plan, and will prepare staff and activists nationwide in working with the media.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Corporate Accountability International’s strategic media outreach plan.
• Identify, build and maintain relationships with targeted journalists.
• Supervise 1-2 communications staff.
• Draft, edit and proof read press releases and other written materials.
• Train staff spokespeople and media activists nationwide.
• Maintain up-to-date files, records, and systems.
• Further develop and evaluate Corporate Accountability International’s overall media strategies and tools.
• Participate in campaign activities and fundraising drives such as shareholder meetings, phone banks, and campaign events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change.
• At least three years of experience as a full-time staff person in a progressive social change organization, doing communications/media-related work.
• Experience pitching stories and developing relationships with journalists.
• Talented and experienced copy writer and editor.
• Excellent written and verbal skills – you enjoy writing and talking on the phone.
• Demonstrated ability to generate media coverage and work in online/new media.
• Ability to drive development and implementation of media outreach plans.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Strong staff and program management skills and experience, with a proven ability to direct and work within a team.
• Enthusiasm for travel.

Accountability:

The Associate Communications Director is accountable to the Communications Director.SALARY: Commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits package.

Location:

Campaign Headquarters, Boston.  To learn more, click here. 

To Apply:

Email letter of interest, résumé, 2-3 press hits and 3-5 references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.

Corporate Accountability International is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization. People of color, women, and GLBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Job Offer – Field Manager, IAVA (New York, NY)

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is searching for a smart, passionate OIF/OEF veteran to help build our already-powerful national network and strengthen America’s next “Greatest Generation.” The ideal candidate may not have field experience, but must have a deep and personal understanding of the issues facing today’s returning veterans, and experience with high-level, strategic leadership is required. Some business, political, advocacy, military or other grassroots organizing or membership development is preferred. IAVA knows the value of top talent and sets salaries accordingly. Read the full job description and application instructions here.

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Internship – The Friedlander Group

Company Description:

The Friedlander Group is a New York City-based strategic consulting firm that assists corporate, non-profit organizations, and International entities in creating strategies to navigate the political and public policy arenas of Washington, DC and New York. We represent clients before city, state and federal officials in both the Executive and legislative branches of government.

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic spring interns. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 10 hours each week. Our interns will have the opportunity to focus specifically on assisting in the coordination of legislative events and overall interaction with elected officials and their staffs. They will gain experience working with both New York’s and Washington based elected officials, acquiring invaluable knowledge about the way to most develop and implement a strategic plan to further a client’s objective while learning how to navigate the political and government structure of the public policy arena.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• Part-time internship , minimum ten hours a week
• Perform general research on specific legislative bills
• Assist with event coordination and operations
• Event and conference planning
• Provide administrative support

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Acute attention to detail
• Strong interest in politics, and application to policy and message
• Computer skills and database experience
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Writing skills a plus

Compensation:

Although the internship is unpaid, a transportation stipend can be provided as needed.

To Apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to Ezra Friedlander at Ezra@FriedlanderGroupPR.com

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Job Offer – Coordinated Campaign Field Organizers, MCDP (Phoenix, AZ) 

Coordinated Campaign Field Organizer Job Description

The Maricopa County Democratic Party is building the grassroots power to create game changing results in Arizona. Maricopa County, which contains the Phoenix metro area, is the fifth largest county in the United States and is the lynch pin for winning statewide and legislative districts within Arizona. With MCDP, you will be part of a team creating a coordinated effort that can change the electorate and win races up and down the ticket.

Four Great Reasons to Work in Arizona in 2010:

• Help beat Sen. John McCain again.
• Build the volunteer army needed to pick up a Democratic seat in Congress, continue Arizona’s legacy of great Democratic governors, and take back the State House.
• Train the next generation of volunteer leadership that will send America’s Worst Sheriff, Joe Arpaio, into retirement.
• Lay the foundation for President Obama in 2012.

Arizona is a diverse and dynamic state, and this year’s gubernatorial and senate races will be a stepping stone towards turning Arizona blue in 2012. Democrats can win this traditionally Red state by turning out Maricopa County with a concentrated field effort. We are building an empowered organization that will focus on targeted voter registration, party identification, and early voter turnout. It is hard work, but Maricopa County is the key to changing Arizona.

Overview:

A Field Organizer (FO) will be responsible for successfully executing the field program in their region. A FO is responsible for interacting constructively with volunteers and building cohesive activist networks; this includes recruiting and training volunteers and managing political relationships within their regions. A FO is also required to open and manage our field office in their region, train volunteer leaders, recruit new volunteers, hold organizational meetings and house parties, and solicit donations when necessary.

Requirements:

• At least 1 cycle campaign experience or 2 years related experience (non-profit, government, or consulting firm).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Reliable transportation.

Successful Applicants Will:

• Respect, empower, and include everyone, and anyone, who wants to be involved in Coordinated Campaign.
• Be self-motivated and willing to work long hours (including nights and weekends).
• Be able to motivate others.
• Have the desire and demonstrated ability to exceed expectations.
• Have the ability to communicate with diverse communities and leaders.
• Bilingual Spanish skills a plus.

Duties & Oversight/Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of volunteer leaders to meet or exceed established field goals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local elected officials, Democratic and like-minded organizations and coalition groups.
• Be a representative of MCDP for the region.
• Provide daily report to Executive Director, including volunteer recruitment and voter contacts.
• Develop promotional tools for volunteer recruitment.
• Schedule, prepare, and execute outreach presentations at local schools, colleges, universities, Democratic clubs and other community meeting to recruit volunteers.
• Maintain lists of canvass staging locations, phone banks, and special event locations.
• Prepare call lists, including scripts, instructions and other important documents.

To Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to bernardbergmann@maricopadems.com. Applicants will be asked to complete a written interview. Selected applicants may be asked to participate in additional phone/in-person interviews.

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Job Offer – Campaign Organizer, The Clean Water Fund

Organize to Reduce Diesel Damage to Health and Climate!
 
Clean Water Fund and Clean Water Action will be hiring a full-time or part-time campaign organizer for the Diesel Pollution Solution campaign. This organizer will organize community and constituency group support for local, state, and federal action to clean-up polluting diesel vehicles.
 
Clean Water Fund (CWF) is a national non-profit research and education organization that promotes the public interest on issues relating to energy, water, waste, toxics and natural resources. CWF’s top goals include building support for environmental health issues, and empowering citizens to create grassroots power and make democracy work. CWF’s programs build on and complement those of Clean Water Action.
 
Clean Water Action is a national organization with over 1 million members nationally, over 30,000 in Massachusetts, whose goals are clean, safe and affordable water; prevention of health-threatening pollution; creation of environmentally-safe jobs and businesses; and empowerment of people to make democracy work. Clean Water Action organizes strong grassroots groups and coalitions, and campaigns to elect environmental candidates and solve environmental and community problems.

The Project:

The Diesel Pollution Solution is a coalition of local and state-wide advocacy groups working to improve air quality in MA. Diesel exhaust from buses, trains, and trucks is a serious danger to our health, particularly in urban neighborhoods. In fact, MA ranks 5th for the worst health impacts from diesel pollution, and those health impacts include: 475 premature deaths, 727 non-fatal heart attacks and 9923 asthma attacks. In addition to harmful particulate matter in diesel soot, diesel engines represent a significant, controllable source of black carbon, which contribute significantly to global warming. Reducing black carbon can provide net cooling benefits in the near term while carbon dioxide reduction strategies and technologies are developed and implemented.

The coalition is seeking state policy and funding to require retrofit filters on polluting MA fleets of vehicles to get reduce this dangerous soot. We are especially concerned with reducing diesel emissions in the most over-burdened environmental justice communities. Our role in that effort is building a base of people willing to take action on this issue. This campaign requires significant community based outreach and policy work in diverse multi-cultural communities.

Organizer Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Environmental Health Organizer will include community education and grassroots leadership development; making public presentations to groups; preparing materials and training for grassroots community groups; building and strengthening project coalitions; media work, including writing press releases and organizing press events; assisting in the research, distribution and publicizing of policy and research reports; fundraising to support these projects; interacting with public officials in policy forums; helping to develop on-going strategies for these projects; and other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
• Interest in Environmental Health and Combating Climate Change
• Desire to be out in community educating, politicizing and mobilizing residents
• Successful professional or volunteer experience organizing the public on environmental or health issues
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental health, environmental justice &/or climate change initiatives
• Experience with and interest in working with diverse communities
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience in preparing and delivering public presentations
• Proven team player with appropriate interpersonal skills in a variety of settings
• Ability to design a work plan, prioritize and meet goals
• Computer skills, including word processing
• Well-organized and self-motivated
• Tact, grace under pressure and a good sense of humor
• Must be willing to travel throughout Massachusetts and work some weekday evenings and weekends
• Willingness and ability to work hard and learn quickly can substitute for some of the above qualifications.

Compensation:

Annual salary range around 30K, commensurate with experience. Attractive benefits package available. Clean Water Fund and Clean Water Action value diversity in the workplace.

To Apply:

Internal candidates please contact your supervisor. Send a letter of interest and a resume via mail or email to: Namasha Schelling, Clean Water Fund, 262 Washington St., Suite 301, Boston, MA 02108; or email: nschelling@cleanwater.org. Phone (617) 338-8131 extension 204.

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Job Offer – Communications Director, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01)

Rocky Mountain Democrat seeks a proven Communications Director with significant speechwriting and Hill experience to develop and execute an innovative press strategy for member of House Leadership.  The Communications Director will help drive an aggressive legislative and constituent outreach agenda by developing and cultivating national media contacts, and maximizing new media capabilities.  This position demands outstanding writing, research, and organizational skills.  Preference will be given to those with considerable campaign experience and demonstrated ability to build coalitions.  Successful applicants will be detail oriented, colorful, creative, and thrive on teamwork.  Please send a resume and two writing samples, one of which must be a speech, to ColorRedCommunications@gmail.com.

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Job Offer – Scheduler/Office Assistant, Capitol Hill

Senior Democratic Member seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as Scheduler/Office Assistant. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Member scheduling, overseeing the Member’s personal correspondence, carrying out the Member’s travel arrangements, invitation follow-ups, answering and placing phone calls, and other administrative duties as assigned. Qualified candidates must be extremely detail-oriented and have outstanding communication and organizational skills. Hill experience a plus. Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and two writing samples to: job1resume@gmail.com No phone calls or drop ins please.

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Internship – Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24)

The Office of Representative Suzanne M. Kosmas (FL-24) seeks a full-time intern for an immediate start. Interns are responsible for assisting with front office and legislative tasks. Administrative duties include completing flag requests, tour requests, answering phones, and data entry. Legislative duties include research, writing and editing responses to constituent letters and requests, attending hearings and briefings in specific legislative areas and carrying out special projects.

This internship is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the congressional process and to make meaningful contributions to a busy new member office. We are looking for a self-starter who is eager to take on additional responsibility, possesses strong communication skills, and a good sense of humor. Applicants with ties to central Florida and the 24th district are strongly encouraged. Recent graduates are also strongly encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to: John.Skonieczny@mail.house.gov

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 Internships – America Abroad Media

America Abroad Media is actively seeking interns to assist in our Development, Educational Outreach, and Web/Multimedia Departments through June 2010. Positions are available immediately.

AAM’s mission is to inform and educate the public about international affairs and elevate the quality of our public discourse through in-depth and thoughtful programming. AAM produces a monthly documentary program for National Public Radio stations; television programming that broadcasts on leading channels in the Muslim world; and multimedia educational modules for use in college and university classrooms.

Development Internship:

Responsibilities will include: researching potential donors, including foundations, corporations and individuals; writing and editing of development publications, including proposals, reports and correspondence; tracking incoming and existing gifts and grants; and carrying out some administrative duties. Candidates with experience in development, fundraising and/or event planning are strongly encouraged to apply. A commitment of 20-40 hours per week is required.

Educational Outreach Internship:

Responsibilities will include: research focused on the politics, economics, and histories of various countries in the Middle East and Muslim world; identifying and scheduling historians, policymakers, economists, and authors for interview; and carrying out some administrative duties. Candidates with experience in audio or video editing are especially encouraged to apply. A commitment of 20-40 hours per week is required.

Multimedia Internship:

Responsibilities will include: assisting the Web editor in preparing radio and television material and features for publication on the AAM website; helping to produce interactive features for the AAM website; generally contributing to AAM’s online presence; and carrying out some administrative duties. A commitment of 20-40 hours per week is required. Prior knowledge and use of audio and video editing software is strongly preferred.

Qualifications:

Applicant must have completed or be in pursuit of a B.A. in international relations, political science, history, sociology, journalism or related field. Competitive candidates will have a demonstrated interest in international affairs, American foreign policy and media; excellent oral and written communication skills; and the ability to work independently.

To Apply:

Please email or fax a Cover Letter and Resume to Emily Simon: esimon@americaabroadmedia.org. All positions are unpaid.

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Job Offer – Development Director, Student Veterans of America

Student Veterans of America is seeking a talented, motivated candidate to fill the position of Director of Organizational Development. The Development Director of SVA is the primary point of contact for SVA’s fundraising efforts. The Director of Development will:

• Manage fundraising efforts for SVA
• Coordinate fundraising efforts with SVA leadership and board of directors.
• Pursue new fundraising initiatives including grant writing, fundraising events, fundraising partnerships and campaigns.
• Manage existing fundraising initiatives including providing reporting for current grant programs, managing donor relationships in cooperation with SVA’s leadership, and ensuring that SVA’s current fundraising operations are coordinated effectively.
• Coordinate volunteers engaged in assisting with fundraising operations both at the national headquarters and all across the country.

Desired Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be an organized, motivated, and competent manager with a BA/BS or equivalent degree. Knowledge of fundraising for non-profits is essential, and experience with grant writing is preferred. Experience with veteran’s affairs, especially student veterans is highly desired. Experience with managing donor relationships is highly desired. Competency with common business software such as MS Office, and Quicken is essential. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential. This job is located in the District of Columbia. Travel may be required within the United States.

Salary:

$39,000

Student Veterans of America (SVA) is a coalition of student veterans groups from college campuses across the United States. Founded in January of 2008, SVA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that works to develop new student groups, coordinate between existing student groups, and advocate on behalf of student veterans at the local, state, and national level.

SVA has two major components: the executive staff and student veterans groups. Student veterans groups are student groups that have formed on college and university campuses to provide peer-to-peer networks for veterans who are attending those schools. These groups coordinate campus activities, provide pre-professional networking, and generally provide a touchstone for student veterans in higher education. These local groups are an important part of ensuring that every veteran is successful after their service.

The executive staff facilitates communication between groups, connects groups with resources from outside their campuses, and organizes these groups to advocate at the state and national level for the common needs of student veterans.

Our Three Primary Missions Are:

• Develop student veteran groups on college and university campuses and coordinate by region between existing groups.
• Connect student groups with resources.
• Advocate on behalf of student veterans at the state and national level.

To Apply:

Please Send Cover Letter and Resume To: careers@studentveterans.org

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

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Job Offer -  Conference Media Assistant, America’s Future Now! Conference

The Opportunity:

The Conference Media Assistant at the Campaign for Americas Future (CAF) and Institute for America’s Future (IAF), provides an opportunity for a bright, energetic person to gain strategic communications experience while serving as part of a dynamic communications team working on the forefront of progressive politics. Primary projects for the Conference Media Assistant include recruiting and managing progressive radio shows for our annual conference’s Media Row. In addition, the assistant will assist the Communications and Online Communications Departments with a variety of communications related projects specific to the conference.

What You’ll Do:

• Database: Research radio contacts, input contact information and maintain database.
• Booking: Work with radio hosts, speakers and their staff s to coordinate show schedule during the conference.
• Travel: Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodations for radio show hosts.
• Logistics: Work with conference coordinators to create and manage Media Row.
• On-Site: Manage all radio hosts and ensure that show schedule runs effectively. Handle any on-site issues.

What You’ll Be:

• Excellent writer, editor and verbal communicator
• Innovative and creative thinker who is a team player
• Strong analytical, problem-solver with excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented and able to follow oral and written instructions
• Knowledgeable about the political process with a passion for progressive causes

Requirements:

This position requires a minimum of 30 hours per week beginning in February and continuing through the conference (June 7 – 9). For the duration of the conference, you must be available to work long hours on-site at the conference hotel.

Compensation:

$10.00 per hour

To Apply:

Please mail, email or fax your resume and a cover letter that indicates how you learned of this opportunity to:

Conference Media Assistant

Campaign for America’s Future

1825 K Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006

Fax: 202-955-5606

Email: jobs@ourfuture.org

Who We Are:

The Campaign for America’s Future (and its sister organization the Institute for America’s Future) is a strategy center for the progressive movement — promoting an agenda to enhance prosperity and opportunity for all Americans. Our goal is to forge the enduring progressive majority needed to realize an America of shared prosperity and equal opportunity for all. We focus on kitchen-table concerns such as affordable health care, accessible higher education, retirement security, living wages, healthy workplaces, strong infrastructures, fair trade and clean energy. To support our goal we conduct policy research, publish progressive opinion, convene and educate progressive thinkers, organizers and community activists, and run issue-marketing, mobilization and advocacy campaigns. For more information, please visit our website here.

The Campaign for America’s Future is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Offer – Conference Assistant, America’s Future Now! Conference

The Opportunity: The Campaign for America’s Future (CAF) and the Institute for America’s Future (IAF) seek a Conference Assistant who is a well-organized team player with a commitment to and interest in progressive issues. The Conference Assistant will gain hands-on experience with various aspects of conference planning including speaker and attendee outreach, advance, logistics and event promotion. Working with CAF/IAF is a great way to gain real world experience that could lead to a career in issue advocacy, public policy, public relations or many other areas. In this political climate, this conference is a unique and important event for progressives to convene and shape the future of reform policy.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist Events Manager with all aspects of conference planning
• Create and maintain contact lists for speakers and partner organizations
• Draft letters and respond to e-mail inquiires
• Contact speakers and their offices; gather relevant information from confirmed speakers
• Schedule and coordinate travel plans
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Have:

• Strict attention to detail and ability to follow oral/written instructions
• Maturity to take initiative and work independently
• Strong work ethic and conscientious follow up
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Knowledge of progressive political issues a plus

Requirements:

This position requires a minimum of 30 hours per week beginning in February and continuing through the conference (June 7 – 9). For the duration of the conference, you must be available to work long hours on-site.

Compensation:

$10.00 per hour

To Apply:

Please mail, email or fax your resume and a cover letter that indicates how you learned of this opportunity to:

Conference Assistant

Campaign for America’s Future

1825 K Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006

Fax: 202-955-5606

Email: jobs@ourfuture.org

Who We Are:

The Campaign for America’s Future (and its sister organization the Institute for America’s Future) is a strategy center for the progressive movement — promoting an agenda to enhance prosperity and opportunity for all Americans. Our goal is to forge the enduring progressive majority needed to realize an America of shared prosperity and equal opportunity for all. We focus on kitchen-table concerns such as affordable health care, accessible higher education, retirement security, living wages, healthy workplaces, strong infrastructures, fair trade and clean energy. To support our goal we conduct policy research, publish progressive opinion, convene and educate progressive thinkers, organizers and community activists, and run issue-marketing, mobilization and advocacy campaigns. For more information, please visit our website here.

The Campaign for America’s Future is an equal opportunity employer.

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