Job Offer – Assistant to the NDN President, NDN

NDN seeks an experienced executive assistant to join NDN’s collaborative, energetic and innovative team as the Executive and Personal Assistant to NDN President and CEO Simon Rosenberg. The Assistant to the President works directly for NDN President and CEO Simon Rosenberg to provide administrative support to the President and acts has his first point of contact with people from both inside and outside the organization. As Mr. Rosenberg’s assistant, you would manage his daily and travel schedules, prepare briefings for his intra-office and external meetings, liaise on his behalf with other members of the NDN staff and those outside of NDN, and fulfill other responsibilities as they arise. Candidates must have excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously. Candidates should be familiar with NDN’s work and ideology.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Manage daily and travel schedules
• Manage all inquiries and requests for Mr. Rosenberg’s time
• Request meetings on behalf of Mr. Rosenberg
• Prepare Mr. Rosenberg’s briefings for all meetings and engagements
• Work with NDN staff to organize Mr. Rosenberg’s long-term calendar
• Ensure Mr. Rosenberg’s time is well-spent and prioritize his work flow
• Prepare and maintain President’s expense report
• Answer telephones and handle in appropriate manner
• Maintain call log
• Liaise with members, donors and other staff
• Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system
• Coordinate project-based work
• Hire and supervise summer interns
• Other duties as assigned

In addition to supporting Mr. Rosenberg, his assistant may also have his/her own personal workload and responsibilities. Depending on the assistant’s ability and interest, the scope of this work can be extensive.

Additional Duties May Include:

• Overseeing specific projects and research
• Blogging
• Working with project teams to produce content and/or events

Abilities Required:

Successful candidates will have Bachelor’s Degree; at least two years of public service experience with prior scheduling experience strongly preferred; work well under pressure and deadlines; demonstrate strong administrative, planning and time-management skills; possess strong communication and interpersonal skills; and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

To Apply:

NDN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NDN is committed to a diverse workforce, and we seek diversity among applicants for this position. People of color, women, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender people, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume in a word or PDF document by email to jsingleton@ndn.org.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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Job Offer – Youth Civic Engagement Campus Organizer, the Sierra Club

In 2010, the Sierra Club will launch an aggressive peer-to-peer, non-partisan effort to turn out young voters on college campuses across the country. Working with student volunteers at community colleges and four-year universities, our organizers will register, educate, and mobilize tens of thousands of youth.

At 44 million strong, Millenial generation voters now constitute more than one-fifth of the electorate. While this powerful constituency voted in record numbers in 2008, there is no guarantee that young people will turn out again this year. Many eligible young voters have moved and need to re-register, or have never registered at all. And some young people are simply disenchanted and disengaged from the political process. But by engaging and empowering young voters on their own campuses, the Sierra Club will help to reinvigorate this generation’s commitment to participation and involvement.

The Sierra Club is seeking energetic, talented, committed organizers to spearhead this effort. If you have a passion for social change and you’re ready to work hard for it, please submit your application today. Send a resume and cover letter to eliza.simon@sierraclub.org.

Context:

Works with student volunteers, Youth Civic Engagement staff, and partner organizations on a non-partisan campaign to register and turn out young voters on designated campuses. The Youth Civic Engagement program is a non-partisan effort to increase the civic participation of young people.

Scope:

The Youth Civic Engagement Campus Organizer works with student volunteers, regional and national Youth Civic Engagement staff, and local partners to register, educate, and turn out young voters for the 2010 election. Tracks all data collected, ensuring timely submission of voter registration forms and compliance with state and federal laws.

Job Activities:

• Recruits, trains and empowers student volunteers at designated campuses, working with them to hit aggressive but achievable voter registration and turnout goals.
• Works with student leaders to plan events, volunteer activities, participate in campus coalitions, and gain media attention.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with key stakeholders, including student government, faculty, and administration officials.
• Reports progress regularly and promptly to supervising staff, and works with supervisor to create and implement strategic plans to hit campaign goals.
• Participates actively in regular planning and strategy calls with other civic engagement staff.
• Where assigned, works collaboratively with other organizers to carry out campaign activities.
• Represents the Sierra Club and Sierra Student Coalition to officials, the media, and outside groups.
• Performs administrative and other miscellaneous duties as directed.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with at least one campus organizing or mobilization project, or prior experience working with student volunteers to plan grassroots campaigns in the environmental movement, political campaigns, or other, similar organizations.
• Ability to work independently, cooperatively, and effectively with the public, staff and volunteers.
• Hard worker with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated interest in civic engagement and public interest issues, and a strong desire to empower youth to participate in the democratic process.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to clearly explain complex issues and effectively communicate them to student volunteers.
• Ability to travel as needed. Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.
• Proficient computer skills including word processing.

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Job Offer – Finance Director, Southern Virginia Congressional Race

Responsibilities:

• Assist with call time operation
• Research prospective donors
• Assist with volunteer recruitment and management
• Assist Finance Director with other tasks

Qualifications:

• Once cycle of campaign finance experience
• Clear understanding of complicated finance operations
• Good sense of humor

Salary commensurate with experience

 To Apply:

Email resume and cover letter to nwebster@legrowforuscongress.com

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Job Offer – Legislative Assistant, Capitol Hill

Extremely active Member of the House Leadership seeks Legislative Assistant to handle women’s issues (including reproductive rights and domestic violence issues), civil rights and social justice, and immigration issues. Professional experience with women’s issues is essential, and excellent writing and communications skills are a must. Capitol Hill experience preferred. This position will also handle other legislative issues as assigned. To apply: please send an email with the following attachments: (1) cover letter; (2) resume; (3) writing sample of no more than 250 words; and (4) list of two references to: Resume.FL20@mail.house.gov. Applications not meeting these requirements, or submitted later than May 7th, 2010, will not be considered. Applicants who applied to this office’s vacancy posting last month may, but need not, re-apply. Please, no phone calls or drop-bys.

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Job Offer – District Office Constiutent Services Represemtative, Congresswoman Donna Edwards (Prince George’s County, MD)

Job Summary:

Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) seeks Constituent Service Representative for her Maryland District Office. Principal duties include handling constituent case work; navigating matters under the jurisdiction of the federal government for and with constituents; interviewing constituents to identify problems, determining assistance needed, contacting federal agencies and processing cases with the appropriate agency; and notifying constituents of case resolution. A successful applicant will have citizen involvement and participation skills. The individual must have great attention to detail, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects to conclusion. Some weekend and evening hours required.

Basic Qualifications:

Preferably social work degree; previous related community service work; strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication and problem solving skills; ability to make independent decisions and maintain confidentiality. Strong ties to the 4th Congressional District a plus.

Applicant Instructions:

Interested individuals should email a resume and cover letter with the words “Constituent Service Representative” in the subject line to: 4mdDistrict@mail.house.gov.

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Job Offer – Outreach Director, Transportation for America

Job Summary:

The Transportation for America Campaign is seeking a smart and motivated individual to jump into a vibrant national campaign to be a high performing outreach director. The Outreach Director will direct the day-to-day expansion of a diverse coalition of prominent leaders from a multitude of constituencies working to reform federal transportation policy.

Experience managing coalition building or constituent services on a political or issue campaign is required. The Outreach Director reports to the Director and works with the 4 person outreach staff and over a dozen different national constituent caucus groups engaged in the campaign. The applicant must be a dynamic individual, prepared to speak to audiences, and recruit and organize both grasstops and grassroots leaders, work with NGOs, business leaders, and elected officials. The Outreach Director will also work closely with the Field, Legislative, and Communications teams.

Transportation for America (T4America) is a growing and diverse campaign of partner organizations, businesses and elected officials focused on creating a bold, new national transportation program that will take America into the 21st century by building a modernized infrastructure and healthy, equitable communities where people can live, work and play. Over 450 partners strong nationwide, the campaign is growing daily. To find out more about Transportation for America click here.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Manage national partner engagement in Washington DC and on Capitol Hill.
• Develop tools and materials (in coordination with other campaign teams) to engage coalition partners in advocacy and media efforts in an expanding role over the course of the campaign.
• Manage implementation of outreach activities with targeted constituent groups both in DC and in other target locations, including partner summits, Hill briefings, and media opportunities.
• Coordinate with field team to engage local and state partners to shape outreach strategies appropriate for each state.
• Build a powerful national outreach operation consisting of leaders from the business community, union leaders, elected officials, real estate developers, equity and health groups, environmental organizations, affordable housing leaders, rural and small town leaders, bike and pedestrian organizations, transportation industry representatives and others.
• Train outreach staff on organizing, advocacy and messaging.
• Build the capacity of national partners to engage target members of Congress about the campaign’s legislative agenda.
• Report regularly to Director with written documentation of results.

This position requires a self-motivated and detail-oriented person with excellent organizational skills. The candidate must have good communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

The Candidate Should Have:

• Interest in transportation issues, or related areas. Experience doing organizing with a political campaign a MUST. Work with bicyclists, pedestrian, transit, union, business, rural, aging, or political organizing an asset.
• A minimum of six years of salaried management experience in organizing for a political or issue campaign.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines with willingness to be part of a team working towards a common goal.
• Availability for travel.
• Strong communication and writing skills and an ability to work with a diverse group of people and audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain coalitions on-line, in person or by phone.
• Proven ability to report on numbers, metrics and analysis of field capacity and activity success.

Compensation:

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Time Frame:

Full-time.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, short writing sample and 3 references to jobs@t4america.org. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so it’s best to get your application in early. Equal Opportunity Employment: Transportation For America is an equal opportunity employer. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.  For more information, click here.

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Job Offer – Director of Business Development, the Government of Israel (Los Angeles, CA)

The Government of Israel Economic Mission is the official economic representation of Israel on the West Coast. Our mission is to help identify and engage prospective business partners in the local community on behalf of Israeli companies. Such work manifests itself in anything from brokering email introductions to organizing trade missions from the US that visit Israel. Our advocacy spans a variety of industry sectors, with a focus on high-tech, Cleantech, and biotechnology.

Based in Los Angeles, The Economic Mission seeks a full-time Director of Business Development in the Life Sciences sector. This position reports directly to the Consul of Economic Affairs and plays a pivotal role in brokering and nurturing business relationships.

 Qualifications:

Any viable candidate for the position will possess strong writing and communication skills, strong research skills, a keen understanding of international business, and the ability to multitask. A background in life sciences and/or marketing preferred.

 Compensation:

Starting salary is $40,000+ (D.O.E.) with benefits.

To Apply:

If you think you are the “jack of all trades” that can balance these talents, and have the self-starting personality to pull it off, please send a cover letter, resume and any other applicable materials to: josh.burstein@isrealtrade.gov.il.

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Internship – The Joe Hoeffel for Pennsylvania Campaign

Joe Hoeffel 2010 is seeking motivated and hardworking individuals join the campaign in the final 1-2 weeks leading up to Pennsylvania’s May 18 primary.

This is the perfect way to gain experience in a high stakes political campaign that receives national attention. Spend time learning the game and working for a great candidate between school and summer—and open doors for this summer and the future. Responsibilities could include phone-banking, canvassing, event planning and organizing, media outreach and Get Out The Vote efforts with the opportunity to meet others interested in the field and to learn about the workings of a large scale campaign.

Joe Hoeffel 2010 is looking for students who share Joe’s commitment to progressive values and social justice and who are excited about real grassroots political campaigning! Interns will work directly with political professionals who have years of experience in all aspects of campaign work. Members of our staff have held senior positions in Presidential campaigns, United States Senate and Congressional elections, statewide gubernatorial and big-city mayoral races, and dozens of local contests.

Students who commit to work in the time leading up to the primary will be set up with housing, and outstanding performers will receive priority consideration for positions on staff in the general election. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting political experience to add to a resume.

 To Apply:

E-mail internship@joehoeffel2010.com for more information or to apply. And check out our website, joehoeffel2010.com, to learn more about Joe’s plan for Pennsylvania.

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Internship – Congressman Joe Crowley (NY-07)

Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-NY) seeks full-time and part-time interns for the summer in his Washington D.C. office. Interns will be provided with opportunities to draft constituent correspondences, research legislation, gather news clips and evaluate the Congressman’s press coverage, conduct tours of the Capitol, and assist with front office duties. Candidates should be well-organized, able to complete projects with minimal supervision, and be skilled at managing multiple assignments at a time. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to john.sweeney2@mail.house.gov.

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Job Offer – Field Director, Midwest Senate Race

A top tier U.S. Senate race in the Midwest is seeking a Field Director to oversee field operations for the general election.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Possess strong organizational and leadership skills
• Have experience working with NCEC data and creating targeting data
• Have expertise using VAN and Votebuilder software
• Have field experience both in the Chicagoland area and downstate
• Have experience managing and setting goals for a field staff and volunteers
• Have experience creating a field budget and a statewide field plan

The Field Director Will be Responsible For:

• The creation and implementation of a statewide field plan
• Managing field staff and volunteers
• Setting voter contact and volunteer recruitment goals for field staff and keeping staff on track to meet those goals
• Collaborating with other campaigns and field efforts throughout Illinois
• Maintaining the voter file
• Developing volunteer recruitment efforts statewide

To Apply:

If interested please send a resume and cover letter to Magen at magenmary6386@gmail.com.

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Job Offer – Deputy director of External Affairs, Office of the Manhattan Borough

The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is seeking a Deputy Director of External Affairs. The External Affairs unit manages intergovernmental affairs, special events, appointments, graphic design, and the office’s database. The Deputy Director will report to the Director of External Affairs and will assist the Director in managing all duties of the department.

Specific Responsibilities/Duties Will Include:

• Assist in advancing the Borough President’s policy and legislative priorities throughout all levels of government, with special emphasis on the City Council;
• Represent the Borough President and communicate the goals of the office with key stakeholders as well as act as an intergovernmental liaison to all elected officials and government agencies on the city, state and federal levels;
• Generate outreach strategies to government entities for office events, mailings, and the upkeep of databases;
• Assist in managing the execution of large scale events including drafting timelines and budgets, handling invitation production, seating, staffing and vendor relations (caterers, designers, printers, entertainment, etc.);
• Monitor relevant pending legislation and government regulations, and conduct research to develop the Borough President’s legislative priorities and recommendations that will be presented to other governmental entities for partnership and support;
• Assist with the delivery of testimony on a wide variety of policy issues ranging from education, health and transportation to economic development and housing on behalf of the Borough President at various government hearings;
• Administer appointments of the Borough President to various boards and commissions, including business improvement districts, municipal hospital community advisory boards, community education councils and neighborhood advisory boards. Foster collaborative relationships with all such appointees and ensure they are kept up-to-date on office initiatives;
• Monitor office staff’s projects and interactions that involve elected officials and government agencies, and assist with navigating all levels of government to ensure quality service delivery and government accountability;
• Manage and assist with special projects as identified by the Borough President; and
• Assist Director in managing external affairs staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• At least two (2) years of experience with government, civic, policy/research or similar organizations;
• Familiarity with the inner-workings of government and the legislative process on the city, state and federal levels;
• Familiarity with policy and legislative issues facing New Yorkers;
• Being comfortable in flexible, sometimes long work hours;
• Possess exceptional research, writing, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Must be detail-oriented, well organized, have strong written and oral communication skills and be a team player;
• Must also possess excellent troubleshooting skills, work well under pressure and deadlines, and have the ability to work on a tight budget;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word required; and
• Occasional weekend and evening hours required.

 To Apply:

The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is committed to a diverse workforce, and we seek diversity among applicants for this position. People of color, women, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender people, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume in a word or PDF document by email to spuritz@manhattanbp.org. New York City residency is required within 90 days of hire.

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Job Offer – Community Liaison, Office of Manhattan Borough

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer seeks a Community Liaison to be part of his collaborative, energetic, and innovative team. The prospective staff member must be committed to seeking out new and better ways for the office to connect with, and deliver for, Manhattan’s diverse neighborhoods, communities, and constituents. The Community Liaison would represent the Borough President’s office in Community Boards 6 and 8 (Upper East Side, Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Stuyvesant Town and Gramercy Park) and work under the supervision of the Borough President’s Director of Community Affairs & Constituent Services.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Work in the Borough President’s Centre Street office handling constituent and community issues;
• Act as an office liaison to the public while attending community meetings and events within Community Boards 6 and 8;
• Maintain relationships with community groups including community boards, block associations, tenant associations, non-profit organizations, business improvements districts (BID) and schools;
• Identify new/emerging community groups to build relationships with on behalf of the Borough President;
• Identify emerging community issues and help guide the office’s response;
• Conduct community outreach around office initiatives, events and press conferences;
• Maintain contact with the offices of local elected officials representing Community Boards 6 and 8;
• Serve as a point person for the Borough President’s Community Board, BID and Community Education Council (CEC) appointees within the district;
• Help facilitate the community board appointment process including outreach and recruitment for community board applicants;
• Assist constituents with individual concerns including housing, health care, social service and education issues;
• Assist with planning and implementation of Town Hall meetings and other office-sponsored forums; and
• Draft testimony, correspondence, briefings, and talking points.

Specific Job Requirements Include:

• Familiarity with the issues facing Manhattan communities including some knowledge of the areas included in Community Boards 6 and 8;
• Prior community organizing, campaign, government, or non-profit work experience strongly preferred;
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and maintain consistent attention to details;
• Highly energetic;
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Excellent written and public speaking abilities;
• Flexibility with regard to work hours; and
• Ability to work well under pressure.

To Apply:

Salary will be commensurate with experience. New York City residency required within 90 days of appointment. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter in single Word or PDF document to skhan@manhattanbp.org. The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with bilingual skills are encouraged to apply.

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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:

$50,000

About SVA:

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:

1. Develop student veteran groups on college and university campuses and coordinate by region between existing groups.
2. Connect student groups with resources.
3. 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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