Lyon’s DC Job Postings – 06/26/09

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GRASSROOTS DIRECTOR

YOU: a creative, strategic, and energetic organizing manager wanting
a senior role in a global organization to take on big corporations and
governments to stop global warming and other environmental problems.
You think outside the box, have a passion for building organizations,
and can manage major projects and a team of seasoned leaders. You want
to bring your experience in student organizing, online organizing and
field work to a fast-paced organization making real change.

US: for over 35 years we’ve been inspiring and mobilizing people all
over the world to work toward a more green and peaceful planet. We
use creative and at times confrontational tactics to run effective and
hard-hitting campaigns. The grassroots department has been building
over the last 5 years and currently has 4 sub-teams (online
organizing, field work, student organizing, and canvass-campaign work)
with 45 staff working in 24 cities.

POSITION TITLE: GRASSROOTS DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT: GRASSROOTS DEPARTMENT
LOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC
SUPERVISOR: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SALARY BAND: DIRECTOR

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Greenpeace seeks a creative, strategic, and dynamic Grassroots
Director to organize and mobilize the environmental movement.
Greenpeace has been a leading force in the field of organizing, and
we’re looking for someone to continue innovating and building our
grassroots power. The Greenpeace Grassroots Department aims to
mobilize our grassroots members to increase the impacts of our
campaigns.

As the Grassroots Director you will help further develop our
organizing model, which combines cutting edge technology with tried
and true grassroots organizing techniques. The Grassroots department
is split into 4 sub-teams, each specializing in one area of
organizing: online-to-on- the-ground, field organizing, student
organizing, and campaign work through our fundraising canvass
program. Within the student organizing program, Greenpeace runs a
semester-long training program for college students three semesters a
year in two cities. Our grassroots campaigns aim to recruit new
activists, train leaders, and put pressure on corporations and
governments to do the right thing.

The best candidate is a senior strategist with experience managing
organizers implementing diverse techniques. You are adept at working
across teams and departments, as well as with external vendors,
partners and allies. You train staff, design and run ongoing volunteer
programs, and work your team to build Greenpeace’s long-term outreach
strategies, business models, and grassroots field capacity.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

- Oversee all grassroots work, including student organizing, field
organizing, online-to-on- the-ground work, and campaigning through the
canvass
- Set objectives for each sub-team and regularly evaluate each team’s
work
- Develop and implement strategies for activist and volunteer
development
- Serve as a Senior Management Team member, helping guide large
decisions for the organization
- Synchronize work amongst the different grassroots sub-teams to
increase impact on campaigns
- Work with the campaigns department to develop campaigns that will
engage our grassroots base
- Line management of grassroots managers;
- Work with grassroots managers to develop leaders within the team
- Create and message a strong vision for the entire grassroots team
- Management of program and project budgets;
- Create a transparent and open atmosphere on the team
- Integrate teamwork and build a strong sense of teamwork with a
remote team
- Broadcast successes, abilities and tools of the grassroots team to
the rest of the organization, and work to integrate grassroots work
with the work of other departments
- Re-evaluate the grassroots program and incorporate cutting edge
organizing techniques
- Conduct site visits to cities where grassroots staff are working
- Build a strong team that is spread across the country.

QUALIFICATIONS:

General
- A minimum of 10 years experience managing grassroots work, including
field work, online organizing, and student organizing, experience
working on-the-ground as an organizer;
- Recognized expertise in grassroots work and a strong network within
the social change movement;
- Commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change;

Organizing
- Experience in campaign planning, particularly developing grassroots
campaigns;
- Proven ability to adapt to new organizing techniques and innovate;
- Training experience;
- Experience with online organizing and knowledge of social network
mobilization;
- Proven experience developing leaders within a movement;

Management
- Experience managing remote staff and team-building remotely;
- Ability to work under tight deadlines;
- Ability to track a lot of moving parts and manage complex projects
(Maintain attention to detail, while keeping the big picture in mind);
- Proven experience in directing a project from conception to
completion;
- Proven experience of change management
- Ability to work very closely with other members of the team, but
also to manage your work independently;
- Experience managing interdepartmental projects;
- Proven ability to increase diversity in staff and activists or
volunteers;
- Experience setting a vision for a team and motivating individual
staff;
- Budget creation and management experience;
- Willing to do whatever needs to be done to make the campaign work,
with a smile.

TO APPLY:

Send cover letter and resume, including salary requirements to:
resumes@wdc. greenpeace. org
Please include the job title in your email subject.

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Finance Director Maryland
Date: Wed, Jun 24 2009 4:17 am

Just the messenger:

Finance Director/Deputy Campaign Manager

Maryland statewide campaign is seeking a Finance Director/Deputy Campaign
Manager. This person will work with a finance assistant to oversee the
creation and execution of the campaigns finance plan; and provide general
management to the campaign’s online communications program and field work.
Experience with NGP Online database program is necessary. This position
will require extensive travel throughout Maryland, but will be based in Silver
Spring, MD.

The selected candidate will start by the end of summer, and is expected to
be on the campaign through the general election in 2010. Salary will
be commensurate
with experience. Please send resume, references, and cover letter including
salary requirement to:
franchotcampaign@ gmail.com<http://us.mc570. mail.yahoo. com/mc/compose? to=franchotcampa ign@gmail. com>.

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NJ Campaign Opportunities
Date: Wed, Jun 24 2009 6:13 am

We are in the of process of soliciting resumes for the ’09 campaign cycle
for targeted New Jersey legislative campaigns at the Democratic Assembly
Campaign Committee. For those who have not worked in New Jersey during the
past few years, we have expensive and competitive races where we have grown
our majority to a 48-32 edge in the Assembly, which is the high point for
Democrats in nearly three decades. These races have top-flight national
consultants, a phenomenal caucus apparatus, and spending comparable to top
tier congressional races.

We are looking to fill the following three positions:

1. Field Director

- Must be able to take on deputy manager tasks

2. Field Director

- At least one cycle as a field director and would be able to undertake an
aggressive field program

3. Press Secretary

- Senior level press skills with multiple campaign cycles as a press
secretary or comparable press experience.

The process on our end is to collect resumes and plan interviews in the
attempt to place staff by early July. Please send your resume by e-mail to
njdacc@gmail. com for consideration.

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Political Assistant Job
Date: Wed, Jun 24 2009 6:15 am

Mid-sized Democratic consulting firm seeks political assistant. The ideal
candidate will be organized, flexible, detail-oriented, possess strong
writing skills and have the ability to multi-task. Duties will include
assisting with front office work, helping with client research and new media
outreach, pulling clips and assembling briefings, supervising interns and
other tasks as needed. Position will also entail helping staff fundraisers
and other high-profile political client events. Experience writing press
releases is a plus, as is experience with social media platforms, as well as
a healthy sense of humor. Position is entry-level, but campaign or Hill
experience is preferred.

To apply, please send resume and a cover letter plus a writing sample to
staffingjobDC@ gmail.com.

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Development Director
Date: Wed, Jun 24 2009 6:15 am

Development Director-National Liberal Organization
Americans for Democratic Action
Washington, DC

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Americans for Democratic Action-the nation’s most experienced
organization committed to liberal politics, liberal policies, and a liberal
future-is seeking a new Development Director.

Who we are: ADA was founded by Eleanor Roosevelt, John Kenneth
Galbraith, Walter Reuther, Arthur Schlesinger, and Reinhold Niebuhr shortly
after FDR died. Its goal then? To keep the New Deal dream–its vision and
its values of an America that works fairly for all–alive for generations to
come.

With the election of Barack Obama, the moment to realize so many elements of
that long-deferred dream has come-and our new Development Director will be a
key player in making the dream come true, working with the White House,
Congress, and allied groups in Washington even as it builds and mobilizes
its grassroots network across the country.

& nbsp; Are we effective? You might ask one of our recent
presidents such as Barney Frank, John Lewis, Jim McDermott, or Charles
Rangel; they certainly think so. Or ask Senator Kennedy, who credits us as
*the group* behind passage of the latest increase in America’s minimum
wage. We’re certainly proud of that success-but it’s just one of the many
things we’re doing, because we’re not a single-issue group. Instead, we’re
a group with a single vision, and many issues.

ADA has played critical roles in every Democratic presidential campaign
since Harry Truman’s, and has provided scores of senior advisors to
Democratic Presidents, Senators, and Congressmen over the years. And it’s
consistently been on the forefront of cutting-edge issues. It pioneered in
the fight for civil rights in the 1940s and 1950s, for education reform and
serious anti-poverty programs in the 1960s, for environmental protection in
the 1960s and 70s, and for fair trade and workers’ rights in the 1990s. It
fought just as hard against George Bush’s invasion of Iraq as it did against
the war in Vietnam, and it was a vanguard in opposing the unjust economic
and social policies of Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and both Geor ge
Bushes, not to mention the sorts of Wall Street deregulation that have now
brought us the worst financial crisis since the 1930s.

With thousands of members, and active local chapters across the
nation, ADA works in Washington as well as state capitals and major cities
from California to Massachusetts. The Development Director is based in our
Washington headquarters, where senior ADA staff lobby, monitor, and
contribute support (financial and volunteer labor) to scores of progressive
Congressional candidates each election cycle. Using its Congressional Vote
Ranking-the first-ever such ranking, and still the gold standard in rating
progressive candidates-ADA leverages influence and support in strategic
coalitions with other progressive groups and donors. And the press loves
us-as a quick glance at our website shows. Whether it’s the *New York Times
* or ABC New s, when journalists want an informed progressive view, they
turn to ADA.

ADA works just as hard on Presidential campaigns-and, we should
note, were one of the first major groups to endorse Barack Obama’s
candidacy. Through its local chapters and a nationwide network of
experienced organizers, ADA also works for liberal values, issues, and
candidates on the state and local level.

Are you the person we’re looking for-or do you perhaps know who
that person is?

Look over this list of the experiences and qualifications we’re
seeking in our new Development Director:

—The ability to manage a sophisticated direct mail program,
from copy and design through list segmentation, production, mailing, and ret
urns analysis, as well as work with our consultants both on mail and our
ever-expanding on-line communication and fundraising program.

—A demonstrated talent identifying and working with major
donors, including individuals, foundations, and unions. With the National
Director and key Board members, you’ll develop the strategies and goals for
funding ADA’s multi-issue agenda, both at the grassroots, regional, and
national grasstops level, author funding applications, and coordinate our
outreach and follow up.
;
–The capacity to organize major ADA events, from its bi-annual
convention in Washington to public policy meetings with senior members of
Congress and the White House. You’ll be able to plan, implement, and follow
through on those events, coordinating everything from booking a meeting
space and negotiating with caterers to managing responses, and distributing
post-event materials.

Salary and benefits=2 0are commensurate with other
Washington-based political organizations ADA’s size.

If you think those are your qualifications- and you’re ready to
take a leadership role in shaping progressive politics and policy now, while
Barack Obama is president, as well as in the years ahead, send us an email
ASAP (with “Development Director” in the subject line). Outline your
interests and experience, include a CV, writing samples, and three
references, and address it all to:

Search@ADAction. org
To find out more about ADA, visit our website at ADAction.org.
(ADA is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer–of course.)

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Summer Internship Position
Date: Wed, Jun 24 2009 6:16 am

*The Democratic Party of Virginia Coordinated Campaign
Summer Internship Position*

*Internship Description: **
*Interns will work one on one with the field organizer to build an effective
grassroots campaigns this summer to elect Creigh Deeds for Governor, Jody
Wagner for Lt Governor, Steve Shannon for Attorney General and Greg
Werkheiser for House of Delagates in the 42nd District.

The Intern may help coordinate any of the following projects:

*Volunteer Recruitment* : It is imperative we build a volunteer army in order
to amplify our individual grassroots efforts. Interns may be responsible
for calling past volunteers in our database and attending events to recruit
prospective volunteers. Interns will also confirm, train and work one on
one with volunteers in the office and out in the field.

*Voter Contact*: Talking to voters face to face and on the phone is one of
the most important things we can be doing right now to build momentum for
the campaign this summer and win in November.

*Data & Systems Management:* All voter contact and volunteer recruitment
data must be maintained and tracked through our Voter Activation Network.
The intern may be responsible for collecting data from walk lists, call
sheets and volunteer interest forms.

*In Addition*: The intern may be asked to take on additional task as they
arise. The intern will work closely with the Democratic Party of Virginia’s
field organizer, however, will be expected to take on his/her own projects
and work individually.

*Hours*
15-20 hours a week. Days/times are very flexible, and we’ll work around
your schedule. Position is perfect for someone w/ a part-time job already,
looking to add some professional experience to their resume in their spare
time.

*Compensation*
This is an unpaid internship, but we will work with you regarding class
credit, volunteer/service hours, etc (students are encouraged to apply!).
And hey… internships are a great way to build your resume (and getting a
professional reference out of the gig can’t hurt either, right?).

Please response with a brief description of experience, skills and interest
in the position, as well as a phone number where I can contact you. We are
looking to fill these positions immediately. Thanks!

–
Chad Kesler
Field Organizer
Virginia Democratic Coordinated Campaign
HD 42
www.vavictory09. org
www.gregfordelegate .com

From: Bradley, Jim
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 1:55 PM
To: Bradley, Jim
Subject: Job Opening: Senior LA-Veterans
Senior Legislative Assistant-Veterans: House VA Committee Subcommittee Chairman seeks a veterans LA to handle subcommittee work. Successful applicant will have several years of veterans policy experience, as well as experience as an LA. This is not an entry level position. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to seniorvetsla@yahoo.com. No applications will be accepted without writing samples. Absolutely no phone calls or walk-ins.

Sent: Wed Jun 24 19:23:08 2009
Subject: Press Secretary Postion
House Democrat on select committee seeks experienced press secretary. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: developing and implementing a press plan; responding to media inquiries; writing advisories, press releases, and op-eds; and planning press conferences. Applicant must have press experience, excellent writing skills and the ability to multi-task. Send resume, cover letter and writing samples to housepressjob@ gmail.com.
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Job Announcement: Senior Public Policy Associate
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
InterAction seeks a Senior Public Policy Associate to work on a variety of international development and humanitarian policy issues, with a strong focus on reforming and modernizing the architecture of U.S. foreign assistance. The Senior Public Policy Associate will engage in direct outreach to congressional staff, meet with Executive branch officials from the State Department, USAID, and the White House, and work closely with InterAction’s member NGOs to turn their field-based humanitarian and development expertise into concrete proposals for strengthening U.S. foreign assistance programs. S/he will also contribute to the fast-paced work of the Public Policy Unit by providing executive-level support to the Senior Director of Public Policy. This will include managing high-level relationships with donors and other stakeholders, responding to urgent requests for information from congressional staff or Obama administration officials, writing and
contributing to policy-related external communications, and other tasks as needed.
The Senior Public Policy Associate will manage InterAction’s Task Force on Foreign Assistance Reform and will provide staff support to a similar CEO-level working group comprised of the executives of InterAction member CEOs. S/he will also represent InterAction at staff-level meetings of the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network, a coalition comprised of international development and foreign policy practitioners, policy advocates and experts, concerned citizens and private sector organizations.
The Senior Public Policy Associate will report to the Senior Director of Public Policy and work closely with the Senior Director and InterAction’s CEO on special projects.
See InterAction’s website for more details: http://www.interact ion.org/jobs/
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ideal qualifications include congressional experience and/or advocacy experience, a master’s degree or 2 years’ commensurate experience, international experience, experience with humanitarian and/or development work, excellent inter-personal skills, strong writing, policy analysis, research, and organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize. Knowledge of, or experience working with, USAID and the State Department is a plus.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to advocacy@interactio n.org by July 24.

From: house pressjob [mailto:housepressjob@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:23 PM
To: Democratic AAs; Democratic LDs; Democratic Schedulers
Subject: Press Secretary Postion

House Democrat on select committee seeks experienced press secretary. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: developing and implementing a press plan; responding to media inquiries; writing advisories, press releases, and op-eds; and planning press conferences. Applicant must have press experience, excellent writing skills and the ability to multi-task. Send resume, cover letter and writing samples to housepressjob@gmail.com.

Rep. Matsui
Hardworking California Democrat on Rules and Energy and Commerce Committees seeks a Legislative Assistant. Legislative portfolio to include: Immigration, Intelligence, Judiciary, Education, Homeland Security, Science, and various Appropriations. Individual will also be responsible for assisting the Congresswoman with various Caucuses and with Rules Committee work. Individual should have prior legislative Hill experience, be detail oriented, have a strong work ethic, good sense of humor and be able to work quickly under tight deadlines. Please email your resume to cademjob@gmail. com. No calls or drop bys.
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Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:42 PM
Subject: Staff Assistant Opening

House Democrat seeks Staff Assistant. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): managing the front desk, answering phones, opening, logging and writing office correspondence, hiring and supervising interns, coordinating tour requests, processing flag requests, staffing and driving the Member of Congress, performing the task of systems administrator, updating the website and assisting the legislative team when needed. Qualifications: organized, flexible, detail-oriented, possess strong writing skills and have the ability to multi-task. Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred, but this is a great entry-level job with opportunities for growth. Must be able to drive stick shift. Email resume and writing sample to hosedemjob@gmail. com with the subject: Staff Assistant.

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Development Associate sought by Population Action International (PAI), a not for profit organization working to improve individual well-being and preserve global resources by mobilizing political and financial support for population, family planning and reproductive health policies and programs. PAI strives to create a world in which humanity and the natural environment exist in balance, fewer people live in poverty, and every person has a right and access to sexual and reproductive health.
Primary responsibilities of this position will be to grow PAI’s revenue by identifying, cultivating, soliciting and providing stewardship to both individual and family foundation donors. The associate will work with program staff to develop grant proposals, research possible funding sources and prepare appropriate submittals following established guidelines. The associate will additionally be responsible to prepare grant reports and ensure all deadlines are met. Working collaboratively with fundraising colleagues, the Associate will work to identify new innovative fundraising strategies including techniques such as direct mail, regional campaigns, special events and major gifts. The Associate will keep abreast of PAI’s program work and accomplishments and articulate this information to funders
This position requires a baccalaureate degree, plus three to five years fundraising experience, including at least two years in grant proposal development and report writing, and demonstrated experience in the development of strategies for cultivation and solicitation of funders. The successful candidate should possess a working knowledge of fundraising principles and ethics in a fund development context; possess a high level of initiative; be able to work with minimal supervision; expect to travel frequently; have persuasive oral and written communication skills; experience and proven track record of soliciting and securing funders, and work effectively with volunteers.
PAI offers a highly competitive salary and benefit package in a family friendly work environment. Please email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to RMR@popact.org or fax to 202-728-4177 Attn: Rachael Murray Rakestraw. EOE.

Salary: Open
Date Posted: June 22, 2009
Deadline for applications: June 30, 2009
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MEMBER SERVICES SPECIALIST

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1997, the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) encompasses 42 downtown blocks and works to enhance the public space from the White House to Dupont Circle and 16th Street, NW to 21st Street, NW. The BID represents over 30 million square feet of commercial office space, 4,000 businesses, 600 retailers, 200 restaurants, eight hotels, and four U.S. National Parks. The BID’s vision is for a safe, clean, attractive and user friendly downtown that confirms Washington as the premier business and entertainment destination in the region and contributes to the perception that downtown Washington is a world-class destination. The Golden Triangle has focused on maintaining an environment that is clean, safe and welcoming through the management of operations, marketing and administration of the BID to reflect the best possible image of the BID and its membership. The day-to-day management is overseen by a full-time staff headquartered in
the center of the BID. Operational functions include the Ambassador Program and Homeless Outreach.
The BID has a strong commitment to serving its members. The BID is a non-profit 501(c)(6) corporation that elects a Board of Directors to govern its activities and is currently one of five Washington-based Business Improvement Districts.

Business Improvement Districts are established by the private sector and supported financially through an assessment placed on property owners within a geographic boundary. The owners within this area contribute to programs aimed at management, maintenance, development and promotion of the district. The purpose is to supplement, not replace city and government services. BID assessments are restricted to commercial and industrial properties subject to real estate tax. Tax-exempt properties such as religious, public utility, or government properties or those used exclusively as residences are not included in the assessment district.

SUMMARY:

The Member Services Specialist is responsible for implementing a comprehensive program for member relations, this includes: responding to member inquiries, engaging them in member activities and working with government agencies to ensure that BID members receive appropriate services. He/she is also the project manager for member events, develops member communication materials and manages the membership database. He/she represents the mission of the BID to members, staff and vendors. This position requires attention to detail, a strong knowledge of government operations and a commitment to customer/member services.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

? Develops and implements a comprehensive program for member relations, information, outreach and services.
? Manages a comprehensive member information program, including updating information on the member services section of the BID website.
Member Services Specialist Page 2 of 2

? Functions as the liaison to government agencies for members to ensure that members receive quality services. Establishes and fosters partnerships with District Government and other organizations as appropriate to ensure that adequate services are available to BID members.
? Functions as main point of contact with the DC Office of Tax and Revenue and BID property owners with regard to BID tax billing.
? Maintains tax records of all properties within the BID. Includes retaining copies of previous statements, record-keeping of previous and current payments received, square footage information, and property ownership information.
? Prepares tax bill statements by generating and maintaining tax records of property owners including organizing, indexing, processing, reproducing, filing, and retrieving tax bills.
? Distributes tax bills to property owners. Works directly with the Office of Tax and Revenue for monitoring the transfer of payments received.
? Works directly with various property owners and the Office of Tax and Revenue on issues pertaining to BID taxes such as inaccuracies, timelines and/or late payments and works as a liaison to have the issues resolved.
? Responds to suggestions and requests from BID members received by telephone, through website, in writing, or in person – researches issues, provides follow-up, and responds appropriately to BID member.
? Conducts customer satisfaction surveys and analyzes other data to determine member satisfaction; makes recommendations for new member services.
? Researches and writes emails and other communications to BID members to inform them of items of interest to them such as crime alerts, upcoming construction, and changes in the public space.
? Creates welcome packets and provides welcome visits to all new members and businesses in conjunction with Ambassador staff. Develops materials and packets to attract potential BID members.
? Plans, develops, and holds networking events, roundtables, seminars, and discussions with hotels, businesses, and property managers on topics of interest to the members and in keeping with mission of the BID.
? Maintains accurate and up to date database of all owners, property managers, businesses and new building developments/ renovations in the BID.

QUALIFICATIONS:

? Bachelors Degree required
? 3-5 years of related experience in customer service, government relations or membership services
? Knowledge of Microsoft and Excel, HTML useful
? QuickBooks or other accounting software experience desired
? Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple concurrent activities
? Must be detail oriented, meticulous and very careful
? Knowledge of government agencies and operations
? Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
? Database management experience
? Excellent customer service skills
? Ability to maintain a consistently positive outlook towards all members and staff
? Must be self starter with strong commitment to the mission of the BID

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Small Progressive Consulting Firm seeks interns to start immediately. Scale of the firm will provide interns the opportunity to play a vital role in the firms operation, and gain professional experience. Successful applicant will be someone who “owns their work”, by striving for the best product, and taking responsibility for tasks assigned. Graphic Design skills are essential, new media proficiency a plus. Although this internship is unpaid, the professional experience available to a qualified applicant will be unmatched by other DC area internships. Please send a Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 References to DC.Finance.Consulta nt@gmail. com.

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061901 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – Midwestern Democratic Senator is seeking
an experienced
individual to act as Executive Assistant. Individual must be highly
organized, detail-oriented
and have excellent communication skills. Duties include handling
personal correspondence and
phone calls. Candidates must have the ability to handle multiple tasks
in a fast paced
environment with discretion. Hill experience preferred, but not
required. Candidates should email
a resume and cover letter to senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov
indicating job
referral number in the subject line.

061902 PRESS SECRETARY/SPEECHWRI TER – Western Democratic Senator seeks
experienced,
energetic, media-savvy professional to serve as Press Secretary/
Speechwriter. Position requires
strong verbal and written communications skills, previous on-the-
record experience, an interest
in public policy issues and the ability to work with a large, diverse
staff on a variety of topics.
Duties will include media contact, drafting news releases, advisories,
op-eds and implementing
press strategies. Individual will also be responsible for writing all
speeches and presentations
from the Senator as well as coordinating speech preparation. Hill and/
or journalism experience
strongly preferred. Western ties a plus. For consideration, send cover
letter, resume and
writing samples to western.press. speech@gmail. com.

061903 PHYSICAL LABOR TECHNICIAN – U.S. Senate is seeking a Physical
Labor Technician for
the Day Shift (shift work, some weekend and/or holiday work required).
Work includes:
conference room set-ups; furniture moves; office moves; route
cleaning; floor maintenance; and
operating, cleaning & moving equipment. Starting salary is $38K. Free
parking/metro +federal
benefits. Submit cover letter and resume to resumes@saa. senate.gov.
(WORD DOCUMENTS
or PDF’s ONLY). When applying use job code PLT. DEADLINE:7/6/ 09.

061801 FOOD AND CONSUMER SAFETY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Midwestern
Democratic Senator is seeking a Legislative Assistant to advance food
and consumer safety
legislation and initiatives, among other issues. Strong writing and
communication skills are
essential. Candidates must demonstrate initiative and a strong
understanding of the legislative
and policy-making process. The job requires an ability to accomplish
objectives, to work in a
political environment, and to manage multiple initiatives
simultaneously in a fast-paced
environment. This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not
discriminate on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or
sexual orientation. Previous Hill
experience is preferred. Candidates should e-mail a resume and cover
letter to
senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating job referral number in the
subject line.

061802 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Progressive Democrat serving on the
Commerce Committee
seeks staffer to handle telecommunications, technology and business-
related issues.
Responsibilities will include developing legislation and advising the
Senator on policy matters.
Interested candidates should be proactive and efficient, have strong
communication and
analytical skills, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced
environment. Previous Hill
experience preferred. This is not an entry-level position. Please send
cover letter and resume
to senate_job@yahoo. com.

061803 RESEARCH ASSISTANT – Midwestern Democratic Senator has an
immediate opening for a
Research Assistant. Candidates should be detail-oriented, have strong
written and verbal
communication skills, and be familiar with the legislative process.
Knowledge of agriculture,
trade, and nutrition issues is desirable. Hill experience is a plus.
Please e-mail cover letter,
resume, and brief writing sample to senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov
indicating job
referral number in the subject line.

061804 LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL – Republican Senator seeks individual for a
junior Legislative
Counsel position. The Counsel will handle the Senator’s trade,
judiciary issues, and some
Commerce Committee issues – specifically maritime and fishing. Ideal
candidate would have
Hill or relevant lobbying experience and possess strong writing,
analytical and communication
skills. Please e-mail resume, references and brief writing samples to
senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating job referral number in the
subject line.

061701 CONSTITUENT SERVICES/MAIL MANAGER – Midwest Democratic Senator
seeks
qualified individual for Constituent Services/Mail Manager position.
The CS Manager is
responsible for reading, sorting, and scanning incoming constituent
mail for distribution to staff;
data-entry; preparing weekly mail reports; and working with
correspondence team to achieve
turnaround goals. The CS Manager will also be expected to develop and
implement a pro-active
correspondence strategy, integrated with and supportive of
communications staff’s efforts. Ideal
candidates should possess strong administrative and organizational
skills and be very detailoriented.
Experience with using an electronic database mail system a plus.
Salary
commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Cover letter and
resume should be faxed
to the Administrative Director at 202-228-6326. Emails also accepted
at
employment@mccaskil l.senate. gov. No phone calls please.

061702 FALL INTERNS – Senator Jon Tester’s office seeks full-time
Interns for his Washington D.C.
office. Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
researching legislative issues,
attending hearings, preparing follow-up memos, assisting with
constituent services, and
administrative duties. Applicants must be motivated, hard-working, and
have good
communication skills. These unpaid internships are a great
introduction to Capitol Hill. To
apply, please submit a completed application form (available on
tester.senate. gov), a cover
letter, current resume, three letters of recommendation and a writing
sample via fax to (202) 224-8594.

061601 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/SCHEDULER – Republican Senator is seeking
an experienced
Executive Assistant/Scheduler to handle the Senator’s Washington, DC
schedule. Candidates
must be extremely organized, detail-oriented, have a “can-do”
attitude, and have the ability to
work under deadlines in a fast-paced office. Capitol Hill experience
is highly preferred, but
knowledge of the Washington, DC area, and Capitol Hill process and
protocol is a must. Please
e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov
indicating job
referral number in the subject line. No phone calls please.

061602 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR – Northeast Democratic Senator is seeking
a junior-level
Systems Administrator to oversee computer systems in the D.C. and
state offices.
Responsibilities include maintaining file and print, e-mail and
constituent/ mail database servers;
creating and updating user accounts, password and equipment inventory
lists; and
troubleshooting computer problems for staff. Additional duties could
include mail processing,
Website maintenance, and other duties as assigned. Background in
computer, server and network
systems, a fine attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in
a busy environment a must.
Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years related experience. Please e-mail
a cover letter and
resume to senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating job referral
number in the
subject line.

061603 DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY – Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan)
seeks a talented
Deputy Press Secretary to serve in a busy communications shop with
work focused both on
Michigan and Washington, DC. Candidates should be familiar with the
state and the Senator’s
work. This position serves under the Communications Director, and with
the Press Secretary, to
field a majority of the incoming requests from state, Hill and
national media. It is important that
the incumbent be prepared to pitch and book with network bookers and
producers, reporters, and
assignment desk editors. The person hired must be a good writer as he
or she will be responsible
for drafting certain news releases, event advisories and writing press
background memos. The
Deputy Press Secretary will support the execution of press events and
at times staff the Senator.
This is not an entry level position. This staffer should be
comfortable working with the
Speechwriter, Systems Administrator, Legislative and State staff,
other Congressional offices
and constituent organizations on a variety of issues. The Deputy Press
Secretary must be
organized, successful with meeting deadlines and adept at maintaining
records. Among the
Deputy Press Secretary’s other important duties are updating press
content on the Senator’s
website, compiling daily news clips, and supervising Communications
interns. He or she must
be willing to communicate with media bookers during some non-office
hours. The ability to
participate as team member, prioritize responsibilities, pay attention
to detail and manage both
short and long-term assignments are required in this role. The best
candidates will demonstrate
grace, wit and focus. Please send cover letter and resume to
pressjobs@stabenow. senate.gov. No phone calls please

061501 LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT – Democratic Senator seeks a
Legislative
Correspondent to answer constituent mail on a variety of issues;
topics may include, but are not
limited to, defense, homeland security, and transportation. Duties may
also include assisting in
appropriations work. Position requires excellent writing and
communication skills, as well as the
ability to work independently, stay organized, handle multiple tasks,
learn quickly and contribute
as a team player. Oregon ties and Capitol Hill experience a strong
plus. Please send resume and
cover letter. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to
senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov
indicating job referral number in the subject line.

061201 TRANSPORTATION BUDGET ANALYST – Chairman of Senate committee
seeks Budget
analyst to handle a variety of budget issues related to banking, SBA,
housing credit and
transportation. Applicants should be highly motivated and must possess
strong quantitative and
analytic skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines, excellent
written and oral communications
skills and initiative. Budget experience at the federal, state or
local levels, and a background in
banking, SBA, housing or transportation issues are ideal.
Congressional experience also a plus.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to
senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating job
referral number in the subject line.

061202 APPROPRIATIONS DIRECTOR – Democrat seeks staffer to oversee
appropriations and
special projects. Prior Hill and appropriations experience required.
Qualified candidates must
possess strong knowledge of appropriations process. Salary
commensurate with experience.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to
senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating job
referral number in the subject line.

061101 SPEECHWRITER – Northeastern Democratic Senator is seeking an
experienced and
innovative Speechwriter to work in the Washington, D.C. office.
Successful applicant will be
responsible for drafting speeches through coordination with the
Senator, legislative and
communications staff. Duties also include writing floor remarks, op-
eds, correspondence and
other written material. Successful applicant will work closely with
staff both in Washington,
DC, and in the state. Successful applicant will have seasoned
speechwriting ability, policy
and/or advocacy work experience, good political instincts and Hill or
other speechwriting
experience. Proven ability and interest in working in a fast-paced
office setting is a must. Salary
commensurate with experience. Please submit a cover letter, resume and
writing samples to
ussenatejobs@ gmail.com.

061102 HSGAC DEPUTY CLERK – Very busy Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs
Committee seeks a Deputy Clerk to assist non-designated staff,
especially Chief Clerk and
Systems Administrator. Duties include but are not limited to assisting
with set-up and recordkeeping
for all full committee hearings, proofing hearings for print, posting
documents on
committee web sites (public and internal), and assisting systems
administrator with setting up
computer accounts for new employees. Please fax resume and cover
letter to 202-228-3792,
attention: Trina, or email senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating
CLERK in the
subject line.

061001 LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT/ IT ASSISTANT – Progressive
Northeastern Senator
seeks a Legislative Correspondent/ IT Assistant. The candidate should
possess outstanding
writing skills and the ability to do research quickly and accurately.
In addition to LC duties, the
candidate should have the skills necessary to provide general IT
support services to the Senator
and staff, including but not limited to: managing user accounts,
assist in troubleshooting
computer/Blackberry /printer issues, and CMS database management. Some
familiarity with
Web posting is desirable. Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office and
Outlook, Windows XP and
Vista is required. Experience with Quorum is preferable. The
successful applicant will have the
ability to produce quality work under pressure in an extremely fast-
paced environment. Please
e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov
indicating job
referral number in the subject line.

061002 RESEARCH ASSISTANT/SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE – The Senate Budget
Committee is seeking a Research Assistant with interests in fiscal and
economic policy. The
ideal candidate will have a BA degree in economics (or closely related
discipline) and strong
quantitative skills, as demonstrated by performance in relevant
undergraduate coursework and
proficiency in numerical computer skills. To apply, please submit
cover letter, resume, and
unofficial academic transcripts to Senate_Employment@ saa.senate. gov or
fax to 202 228-
2007.

060901 DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING – Senate Committee (Majority)
seeks Director of
Strategic Planning to work on a variety of budget issues. Applicants
should have experience
with budget issues and strong networking skills. The candidate should
have the ability to meet
tight deadlines, have excellent written and oral communications skills
and initiative and be ready
to step in and handle projects at a moment’s notice. Press experience
a plus, Budget or Hill
experience preferred. Send resumes to Senate_Employment@ saa.senate. gov
or fax to 202
228-2007.

060401 SCHEDULER/STAFF ASSISTANT-Nonpartis an office seeks someone who
will serve as a
Scheduler and Staff Assistant. Responsibilities include responding to
scheduling requests, project
assistance, preparation of briefing materials and general office
duties. Applicants must be detail
oriented, have strong organizational skills and work well under
pressure. Economics or finance
backgrounds a plus. Excellent written and oral communications skills
are required. Please email
cover letter and resume to senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating
job referral
number in the subject line.

060402 PRESS INTERNS – The office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
seeks press interns for
fast-paced, aggressive communications office. Press interns will work
closely with
Communications Director, Press Secretary, and Press Assistant on a
variety of tasks.
Responsibilities include answering the press line and fielding calls
from reporters, working with
communications office and legislative staff to compile reports and
other documents for media
distribution, working with Press Assistant to compile daily press
clips for Senator’s review,
coordinating daily update of reporter contact lists, and work with
communications office on new
media projects. Position requires a keen attention to detail, the
ability to multitask and meet tight
deadlines, and the ability to demonstrate professionalism and
discretion at all times. Strong
writing and grammar skills and proficiency of Microsoft Office
applications required.
Journalism/communic ations background and Ohio ties a plus. To apply,
please submit cover
letter, resume, and two writing samples to
Haley_Morris@ brown.senate. gov.

060403 DEPUTY CLERK – Busy Committee seeks a professional
administrator to assist as a Deputy
Clerk. This position is non-designated, therefore will support the
Majority and Minority Staff.
Responsibilities are varied and will include oversight of
administrative operations and
management of logistics related to committee hearings, mark-ups and
official meetings.
Additional responsibilities include management of office accounts,
staff accounts, timesheets and
leave, oversight of staff education and training, and ensuring that
office policies and procedures
are followed. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are
needed. Please e-mail cover
letter and resume to senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating job
referral number in
the subject line.

060301 DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY-Senior Northeast Democrat with active
committee
assignments seeks an experienced Deputy Press Secretary to join a busy
press operation. Primary
responsibilities will include managing large volume of media
inquiries; attending meetings and
hearings; drafting press releases, advisories, talking points and
statements; working closely with
the other members of the Communications team, as well as legislative
and committee staff; and
actively pitching the Senator’s actions and initiatives to national
and state press. Candidates must
have excellent writing, editing, organizational and communication
skills and the ability to meet
deadlines in a fast paced environment. Previous Hill and/or
communications experience and a
fluency in Spanish are preferred. Qualified candidates should email
cover letter and resume
to demdeputypress@ gmail.com.

060201 EDUCATION POLICY STAFF – Republican Health, Education, Labor
and Pensions
Committee seeks an individual with experience and interest in
education policy to support the
Education Policy Director in working on a variety of education and
national service issues.
Individual should possess four or more years of Capitol Hill or
education policy work
experience. Responsibilities include: informing the Committee’s
legislative agenda on
postsecondary education, high school reform, and national service.
Responsibilities also include:
briefing members and staff on policy matters; assisting with research
and drafting legislation;
and preparing background materials for the Ranking Member. Strong
research and writing
skills, and sense of initiative, are essential, and a Bachelors degree
or higher is required.
Successful candidate should be team oriented and have experience
working well collaboratively.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to
senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating job
referral number in the subject line.

060202 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER – Democratic Senator seeks a
Professional Staff
Member to handle small business, labor, finance and banking issues.
Significant knowledge of
finance, economics, labor relations and business strongly preferred.
Ideal candidate would also
have an advanced degree and Hill experience. Responsibilities will
include developing and
negotiating legislation and advising the Senator on policy matters.
This is a key staff position
and requires a candidate who is proactive and politically savvy, can
handle many projects at
once, has good follow-through, is a good, fast and succinct writer,
whether it is a memo or
statement, and works well with others. Please e-mail a cover letter
and resume to
senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating job referral number in the
subject line.

052603 SCHEDULER – Democratic Senator seeks experienced individual to
oversee DC
and in-state scheduling duties. Applicant will prepare daily, weekly
and long-term schedules,
arrange travel itineraries, coordinate arrival and departure of
meeting participants, and actively
interact with the Senator on all aspects of workday. Individual will
work in tandem with the
Senator’s Executive Assistant in a very fast-paced environment.
Excellent oral and writing skills
a must. Candidates will need to be very hard working, organized,
discreet, and detail-oriented.
Previous scheduling experience preferred; Hill background is a plus.
Pay commensurate with
experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to
senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov
indicating job referral number in the subject line.

052101 MAIL MANAGER – Democratic Senator seeks qualified individual
for Mail Manager position.
The Mail Manager is responsible for, but not limited to: reading,
sorting, and scanning incoming
constituent mail for distribution to legislative staff; data-entry and
preparing weekly mail reports.
Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and
interpersonal skills and be detailoriented.
Experience with IQ mail system a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and
resume to
senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating job referral number in the
subject line.

051901 TAX/BUSINESS LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Democrat seeks LA to
handle Business
portfolio to include: Tax, Banking, Commerce, Securities, Small
Business, Social Security, Steel
Trade, Telecom, Treasury and related issues. Hill experience required,
law degree preferred.
Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter and
resume to
senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating job referral number in the
subject line.

051803 CONGRESSIONAL LIAISON COORDINATOR – Congressional advisory body
has
immediate opening for a Congressional Liaison Coordinator. The
position is the principal point
of contact for communication between the Commission and Members of
Congress and their
staff. The position is responsible for: maintaining an awareness of
the interests of Members of
Congress and their staff in matters within the statutory mandate of
the Commission; identifying
and tracking action on legislation addressing or affecting matters
within the statutory mandate of
the Commission; receiving and relaying to the appropriate Commission
members and staff
inquiries for information; and arranging for meetings and briefings on
issues associated with the
work of the Commission. Organization, writing, oral communication and
interpersonal skills are
expected. The position is a full-time position; One-year Term
Appointment renewable at
Commission’s option, with presumed renewal if performance is
satisfactory. The base salary
level range is $70,000 to $92,000 (plus benefits) commensurate with
experience. Incumbent
must be a U.S. citizen, and complete an application for and be able to
pass a National Agency
check/Intelligence Dossier (NAC-1) background check at Secret level.
Please submit a resume,
cover letter, a writing sample and two references to dfehrer@uscc. gov.
Applicants must
meet the mandatory requirements stated in the vacancy announcement
posted to the
Commission’s website at www.uscc.gov.

051804 EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Congressional advisory
body has
immediate opening for an Executive Administrative Assistant. The
assistant is the principal
point of contact and oversees the function of the front office
reception area, greets employees
and visitors, answers telephones, and reviews and routes incoming
mail. Participates as a key
member of the Commission’s administrative and operational management
team. Provides
administrative support and assistance to the designated technical team
leaders on a full range of
management duties and responsibilities in the areas of budget,
accounting, personnel, travel and
contracting. Organizational, oral communication and interpersonal
skills are expected. The
position is a full-time position; One-year Term Appointment renewable
at Commission’s option,
with presumed renewal if performance is satisfactory. The base salary
level range is $35,000 to
$50,000 (plus benefits) commensurate with experience. Incumbent must
be a U.S. citizen.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two references to
dfehrer@uscc. gov. Applicants
must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the vacancy
announcement posted to the
Commission’s website at www.uscc.gov.

051503 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER – Majority staff of Senate
Subcommittee seeks
experienced person to handle pension and retirement security issues.
Responsibilities will
include implementing a comprehensive legislative and oversight agenda.
Must have substantial
experience related to the issue areas, work well under pressure, and
have strong writing,
analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Capitol Hill
experience and an advanced
degree preferred. Equal opportunity employer. To apply, please e-mail
a cover letter and
resume to senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating job referral
number in the
subject line.

051404 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR – Moderate East Coast Democratic
Senator with active
committee assignments seeks an experienced Communications Director to
be part of senior
management team. Successful candidate will serve as primary on record
spokesperson and show
a demonstrated ability to work quickly to communicate complex issues
to multiple audiences on
behalf of the Senator. Must be an exceptional writer and editor able
to quickly produce press
releases, web entries, speeches, talking points, and necessary
briefing material as needed. Will be
expected to develop and implement national communication strategy,
integrated with and
supportive of home-state media efforts. Will be expected to mentor
others in press department
and delegate tasks to press and legislative staff as required. Strong
strategic planning,
management, and organizational skills required. Candidates must have
ability to monitor
Senator’s legislative activity and grasp complex policy concepts and
implications, proactively
communicating them as required. Candidates should have a track record
of speaking on the
record, pitching reporters on story ideas, op-eds, and other media
opportunities. Established
relationships with members of the national press a plus. Hill
experience (3+ years) required.
Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover
letter to
sencommdir2009@ gmail.com.

051304 COMMITTEE LABOR COUNSEL/POLICY ADVISOR – Senator Kennedy’s
Labor Policy
Office is seeking a Counsel or Policy Advisor for the Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions
Committee. Responsibilities include drafting legislation, planning
legislative strategy, building
coalitions, preparing for hearings, and writing memos, speeches, and
talking points. Interested
applicants must be strong writers, independent self-starters who work
well in a fast-paced
environment. Applicants must have a background in labor, economic, and/
or retirement security
issues. Capitol Hill or other political experience a plus. Those with
strong backgrounds in
economics who are comfortable with quantitative analysis are
especially encouraged to apply.
We are seeking applicants at the Counsel/Advisor level (2-3 years
experience). Our office is an
equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, gender identity or sexual
orientation. To apply, please send a
cover letter, resume and one or two brief writing samples to (202)
228-2311 (fax) or
kennedylaborjob@ gmail.com indicating LABOR COUNSEL/POLICY ADVISOR in
the
subject line.

050701 PROCUREMENT/ CONTRACTING COUNSEL/SPECIALIST – Republican office
seeks
Contracting and Procurement Specialist and/or Counsel with a strong
background in
procurement policy, military contracting issues, federal loans and
grants. Experience with
government agencies including: defense, homeland security, energy,
commerce, GSA, and small
business programs helpful. Applicants must be self-starters with
excellent writing, investigative,
and oversight experience. Please send a cover letter, resume, salary
requirements, and two
writing samples to senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating job
referral number in
the subject line.

050501 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative
Assistant to handle
business, finance, budget, and tax issues. Law degree and previous
Hill experience strongly
preferred. Responsibilities will include developing legislation and
advising the Senator on
policy matters. Interested candidates should be proactive and
efficient, have strong
communication and analytical skills, and work well under pressure in a
fast-paced environment.
Please send cover letter and resume to: budgetla@gmail. com.

043001 SENIOR DEFENSE BUDGET ANALYST – Chairman of Senate Committee
seeks Senior
Budget Analyst to handle defense issues and a variety of budget issues
and analyses related to
defense and national security. Applicants must possess strong
quantitative skills, the ability to
meet tight deadlines, excellent written and oral communication skills
and initiative. Candidates
should have significant budgeting experience at the federal, state or
local levels and a strong
background in defense policy issues. Please e-mail resume and writing
sample to
senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating job referral number in the
subject line, or
fax to 202.228.2007.

043002 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Environment and Public Works Committee
Member seeking
experienced staffer to handle Energy, Environment, Agriculture and
related issues.
Responsibilities include drafting, evaluating, and briefing the
Senator on legislation. Staffer will
serve as the Member’s representative to the EPW committee and related
constituencies.
Candidates must have a strong background and involvement in the
Climate debate. Candidates
must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and the
ability to work in a fastpaced
environment. Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred. Salary
commensurate with
experience. Range: 55-75K. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to
senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating job referral number in the
subject line.

042101 COUNSEL/PROFESSIONA L STAFF – Majority staff of Senate
Subcommittee seeks
experienced professional staff member to handle federal workforce
issues. The Subcommittee
handles the full range of federal workforce issues. Highly qualified
candidates will have
experience with Title 5, including federal pay and benefits, hiring,
and training. Responsibilities
will include drafting, reviewing, and promoting legislation;
conducting oversight of federal
agencies; and planning hearings. Must have substantial experience
related to the issue areas, as
well as strong writing, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal
skills. Capitol Hill
experience and an advanced degree preferred. Executive branch
experience a plus. Equal
opportunity employer. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume,
and short writing
sample to OGMHiring@gmail. com.

042102 ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR – Western Democratic Senator
seeks
Online Communications Coordinator to develop and maintain Senator’s
web-based initiatives.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, design and
maintenance of website,
constituency list building, blog posting and outreach, email
newsletters and implementation of
new media technology. Previous tech/online outreach and web
development is preferred. To
apply, send cover letter and resume, including all relevant program
and application skills,
to WesternDemCommTeam@ gmail.com.

040701 CHIEF ECONOMIST – Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and
Urban Affairs majority
staff is looking for a senior, experienced Chief Economist who is
comfortable in a fast-paced
work environment. The position requires a detailed understanding of
monetary policy, financial
markets and bank regulation, fiscal policy and general economics.
Substantial legislative
experience, including work on Capitol Hill or in the Administration
interacting with Congress, is
desired. Candidates should also have working knowledge of, or be
willing to learn, the US
housing market, including mortgage finance as well as general
questions of funding formulas,
and econometric and numerical analysis. Background in economics of
federal transit policy,
including funding formulas, also helpful. Sense of humor, flexibility,
and being comfortable
working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with senior
staff important. Salary
commensurate with experience. Send resumes and brief letters of
inquiry to
sbc.chiefecon@ gmail.com.

040301 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT/COUNSEL – Western Democrat seeks LA/
Counsel for fastpaced
office. In addition to covering Judiciary, Homeland Security,
Immigration, and Election
Reform portfolios, including related appropriations work, the
candidate also will advise the
Senator and staff regarding ethics compliance and general government
oversight issues, as well
as coordinate judicial nominations. Applicants should be highly
motivated team players and
creative problem-solvers. Must possess strong analytical skills, be
able to meet tight deadlines
and demonstrate excellent written and oral communications skills,
including legal research and
writing. JD required, Hill experience preferred, and Spanish language
skills helpful. Please
submit resume and cover letter to westerndemcounsel@ gmail.com.

033101 STAFF ASSISTANT/WEB DESIGNER – Senate Committee majority staff
seeks experienced
Web Designer to maintain and update Committee and personal websites.
Candidate will also
work with outside vendor site. Candidate will be responsible for
drafting website copy and
ensuring site stays up-to-date. Design and implement new web as well
as Thorough
understanding of HTML, Cold Fusion and Adobe Dreamweaver required.
Ideal candidate will
have experience working with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and
InDesign. Experience with
Senate websites preferred. Candidate will also assist the staff when
necessary to prepare for
hearings, etc. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to
senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov
indicating job referral number in the subject line.

033102 MILITARY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Democratic Senator on the
Armed Services
Committee seeks a senior Legislative Assistant to handle military,
foreign affairs, related
appropriations and other issues. Applicants should have direct
expertise in these issues areas.
Four years of Hill experience is preferred, as well as experience
working on or with the Senate
Armed Services or Appropriations Committees. Qualified candidates will
also have strong
writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills; the
ability to perform well under
pressure while juggling multiple tasks; and sound political judgment.
Please e-mail cover letter
and resume to senateposition@ gmail.com. No phone calls please.

032301 PRESS SECRETARY – Chairman of major Senate Committee seeks an
experienced Press
Secretary to contribute to busy press operation. Primary
responsibilities will include managing
large volume of media inquiries, attending hearings, writing press
releases and statements, and
actively pitching Committee’s actions and initiatives. Candidates must
have ability to grasp
complex policy concepts and implications, excellent writing and
editing skills, organizational
skills, and ability to think strategically. Two years Hill experience
required; Committee
experience a plus. Please send resume and cover letter to
senatecdjob1@ gmail.com.

032302 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR – Chairman of major Senate Committee
seeks an
experienced Communications Director to manage busy press office in a
fast-paced, dynamic
environment. Primary responsibility will be to develop and execute
multifaceted national
communications strategy to amplify and build public support for
Committee initiatives.
Candidates must have ability to grasp complex policy concepts and
implications; excellent
writing and editing skills, and strategic planning, management and
organizational skills.
Candidates must have extensive on-the-record experience and know how
to effectively pitch
stories, columns, op-eds and other initiatives. Candidates must have
strong, established
relationships with members of the national press – contacts within
financial media a plus. Hill
experience (5+ years) required; Committee experience preferred. Salary
commensurate with
experience. Please send resume and cover letter to
ussen.comm.pressjob @gmail.com.

031101 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER – Senator Thomas R. Carper is seeking
a Professional
Staff Member for his Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Committee Subcommittee
on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal
Services, and International
Security. This position includes responsibility for agency financial
management and efforts to
combat waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs. Ideal candidates
would have an extensive
background in government oversight work. Please e-mail cover letter
and resume to
senate_employment@ saa.senate. gov indicating job referral number in the
subject line.

031001 TRADE SPECIALIST/PROFESSI ONAL STAFF – Senior Member of the
Senate Finance
Committee seeks experienced counsel or professional staffer to serve
as Staff Director of Trade
Subcommittee, and to staff other personal office issues yet to be
determined. Responsibilities
include conducting oversight and investigation of trade and
competitiveness issues, as well as
developing, drafting and promoting legislation. Successful candidates
will have extensive
experience in the field, and significant Congressional experience a
strong plus. Excellent
opportunities for professional growth. Equal opportunity employer. No
telephone inquiries.
Send resume and cover letter to TDPosition@yahoo. com.

022301 STAFF DIRECTOR OF THE BANKING SECURITIES SUBCOMMITTEE -
Democratic
Senator on the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee seeks a
senior banking/financial
services policy advisor to serve as Staff Director of the Subcommittee
on Securities, Insurance,
and Investment as well as handle tax and related matters. Applicants
should have expertise in
banking and securities law and the regulatory structure of the
financial system. At least four
years of Hill experience is required and experience working on or with
the Banking Committee
is strongly preferred. Qualified candidates will also have strong
writing, analytical, negotiation,
and organizational skills; the ability to perform well under pressure
and while juggling multiple
tasks; and sound political judgment. The senior policy advisor will
also be expected to handle
occasional constituent matters. Please e-mail cover letter and resume
to
senateposition@ gmail.com. No phone calls please.

013001 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Moderate Democrat seeks highly
qualified staffer to cover
primarily financial services and housing issues. The Senator plans to
be very active on these
issues. Candidates should be highly motivated, experienced, with
excellent written and oral
communication skills. Send resume to bankingstaffer@ gmail.com.

123003 INVESTIGATIVE COUNSEL/INVESTIGATI VE STAFF – Seeking experienced
attorneys
or otherwise qualified professionals to work on the bipartisan
Congressional Oversight Panel
created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to oversee
the implementation of
the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). Familiarity with financial
services regulation, the
mortgage crisis, and the financial crisis is required. Investigative
counsel and staff will work
with a team of attorneys and in conjunction with finance experts and
economists to investigate
all aspects of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s TARP activities,
including the use of TARP
funds, the impact of TARP on financial institutions and markets, the
transparency and fairness of
the Treasury Department’s administration of TARP, and the
effectiveness of foreclosure
mitigation efforts. Job responsibilities will include preparing for
hearings on TARP operations,
staffing Panel members, reviewing administrative agency information,
conducting interviews
with agency personnel, consultation with policy experts, and
preparation of reports. Please
email cover letter and resume to oversightpanel@ gmail.com.

123004 POLICY ADVISOR – Seeking experienced policy analysts to work on
the bipartisan
Congressional Oversight Panel (COP) created by the Emergency Economic
Stabilization Act of
2008 to: 1) oversee the implementation of the Troubled Assets Relief
Program (TARP) and 2)
make recommendations on regulatory reform to the next Congress and
Administration.
Experience in the fields of economics, finance and banking, financial
services regulation,
consumer protection, or housing policy is necessary. Job
responsibilities will include research,
analysis of Working Group policy papers, preparation of briefing
materials for Panel Members,
drafting report language, and offering substantive recommendations on
regulatory reform to
Panel members. Please email cover letter and resume to
oversightpanel@ gmail.com.

112109 ECONOMISTS – The Democratic Staff of the Joint Economic
Committee of the U.S. Congress
seeks staff economists with a serious interest in public policy
research. Subject areas of interest
include macroeconomics, the Federal budget and tax policy, health care
policy, energy markets,
the U.S. labor market and work-life issues. Successful candidates will
have strong
communication skills. The position requires independent research as
well as working closely
with other economists on the staff, in the federal government, and
academics throughout the
country. A full-time, professional staff position is being offered,
but single-year appointments
will be considered. A Ph.D. in economics or a related field, or
commensurate work experience,
is required. Capitol Hill experience is also a plus. The Joint
Economic Committee’s mission is
to review economic conditions and make recommendations to Congress
about a broad range of
policy issues. The Committee holds hearings, conducts original
research and analysis, and
advises Members of Congress on economic policy. For more information
on the work of the
Democratic staff of the Committee, please visit our website at
http://jec.senate. gov/democrats. If
interested, please submit a resume, references, and two writing
samples to:
JOBS@jec.senate. gov. The Joint Economic Committee is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.

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Date: Tues, Jun 23 2009 8:05 am
From: “Scott M.R. Baker”

Communications Director – Congressman John Shadegg seeks a proactive
Communications Director with significant Capitol Hill experience.
Candidates should have an established relationship with the press and
working familiarity with issues such as health care, energy and
national security. Responsibilities include developing and
implementing an overall communications strategy, managing the DC press
team, writing press releases, statements, op-eds, and developing new
media opportunities. Ideal candidates will have impeccable writing
skills and a strong ability to maintain and develop media contacts.
This is not a junior position. Salary will be commensurate with
experience. Please send resumes to arizona03@gmail. com.

== 3 of 7 ==
Date: Tues, Jun 23 2009 11:51 am
From: “Scott M.R. Baker”

New York Democrat seeks a motivated and personable individual to fill
Staff Assistant position for the Washington D.C. Office. The ideal
candidate will be organized, flexible, detail-oriented, possess strong
writing skills and have the ability to multi-task.
The responsibilities include (but are not limited to) managing the
front office, answering phones, opening, logging and writing office
correspondence, hiring and supervising interns, coordinating tour
requests, processing flag requests, and assisting the team when
needed. NY ties are strongly preferred.
Please send cover letter and resume to nyjobs@mail. house.gov (subject
line should read “Staff Assistant Applicant”).

____________ _________ _________ _________ _

Minnesota Democrat seeks a Senior Legislative Assistant to: 1.) handle
a substantial legislative portfolio, including Veterans’ Affairs
committee work; 2.) help plan the office’s long-term legislative
agenda; and 3.) manage long-term policy projects. Strong research,
writing, and oral briefing skills are essential. The candidate should
have strong project management skills and organizational leadership
abilities and should have professional experience in both. An advanced
degree and Minnesota ties are a plus. The ideal candidate will be an
effective time manager who is creative, detail oriented, but also able
to stay focused on the big picture of the long-term legislative agenda
and proactive legislative goals. The ideal candidate will have two to
four years of legislative experience in a Congressional office.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, list of
references and writing sample to chris.schmitter@ mail.house. gov by 6PM
EST on Friday, June 26, 2009.

== 4 of 7 ==
Date: Tues, Jun 23 2009 2:07 pm
From: “Scott M.R. Baker”

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Progressive Northeastern Democratic Senator
seeks an excellent writer, skilled manager, and experienced
communications professional to serve as Communications Director, based
in the Washington, D.C. office. The ideal applicant will have several
years of experience and a proven track record of speaking on the
record; writing and editing speeches, press releases, op-eds, letters,
etc. quickly and well; executing innovative, successful earned media
events; building strong relationships with media; working with
multimedia and new media resources; juggling multiple tasks;
responding to breaking or fast-moving news; and developing staff.
Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to
demcomdirector@ gmail.com.

== 5 of 7 ==
Date: Tues, Jun 23 2009 3:32 pm
From: “Scott M.R. Baker”

Rep. Louise Slaughter, Chair of the House Committee on Rules, seeks an
experienced Press Secretary to join an active communications team. The
Press Secretary serves as the primary point of contact for district-
based reporters and all district issues. Responsibilities include
responding to media inquiries from the district; working with
reporters to shape stories; drafting press releases, advisories, op-
eds, and talking points. Individual will work closely with a
Communications Director, as well as legislative, district, and
committee staff.

Candidates must possess excellent writing, organizational, and
communications skills. Knowledge of Upstate New York, New Media, and a
sense of humor is a plus. Ideally candidates would be available to
start in July. Qualified candidates should e-mail cover letter and
resume to ny28jobs@mail. house.gov mailto:ny28jobs@ mail.house. gov. No
calls or walk-ins please.

== 6 of 7 ==
Date: Tues, Jun 23 2009 3:40 pm
From: “Scott M.R. Baker”

== 7 of 7 ==
Date: Tues, Jun 23 2009 4:59 pm
From: “Scott M.R. Baker”

Western Democratic Senator seeks experienced, energetic, media-savvy
professional to serve as Press Secretary/Speechwri ter. Position
requires strong verbal and written communications skills, previous on-
the-record experience, an interest in public policy issues and the
ability to work with a large, diverse staff on a variety of topics.
Duties will include media contact, drafting news releases, advisories,
op-eds and implementing press strategies. Individual will also be
responsible for writing all speeches and presentations from the
Senator as well as coordinating speech preparation. Hill and/or
journalism experience strongly preferred. Western ties a plus. For
consideration, send cover letter, resume and writing samples to
western.press. speech@gmail. com mailto:western. press.speech@ gmail.com.

____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ______

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SCHEDULER WITH DEMOCRACIA USA JOB OPENING

Date: Mon, Jun 22 2009 8:47 am

JOB OPENING: Scheduler to the President

Democracia USA is a non-partisan, national Hispanic civic engagement program

that seeks to increase the prominence and participation of Hispanics in the

American political process through empowerment, leadership training, civic

participation, and community organizing. We believe in the power of the

community and see Family as the foundation that connects all of us as

Americans. We demonstrate the integrity of our efforts through sustainable

programs, strict accountability standards, and a commitment to hiring and

developing staff from the communities they work. We strive to provide

Hispanics with hope for their future as participants in this Democracy, and

work towards garnering respect and political power for Hispanic Americans

across this country. We are committed to preserving and enjoying our

cultures, while contributing to the fabric of this nation.

* *

This position will be based out of Miami, Florida.

*Job Description*

* *

Manage and maintain the

President’s calendar**

Work with other departments to

ensure that all short-term and

long-term scheduling goals meet the demand of the organization as a whole**

Develop and maintain the

President’s contact database**

Plan comprehensive travel

itineraries, handle all travel

arrangements, and prepare President’s travel files prior to each trip**

Work closely with the President

and Chief of Staff to ensure that

all requests are scheduled in a timely manner**

Answer and screen all incoming

calls and requests to the President

Manage all correspondence for

the office of the President and

ensure that all information is conveyed to the appropriate department in a

timely manner**

Lead meetings and calls with

key senior staff to review the

President’s monthly schedule and travels, as needed or requested**

Ensure that the President is

properly prepared for all meetings

and calls, by working with appropriate senior staff responsible for each

calendar item**

Coordinate and distribute all

information pertaining to each

meeting to appropriate staff, especially all prep and debrief documents**

Manage all administrative tasks

related to the office of the

President**

Work closely with the Special

Assistant to the President

throughout the day to ensure that each calendar item runs smoothly and on

time**

* *

*Qualifications*

B.A. in a related degree highly

preferred

- Excellent oral, written and
interpersonal skills required

- Ability to work independently and as
part of a team

- Commitment to Democracia USA program
goals and progressive causes

- Bi-lingual proficiency in Spanish
and English highly preferred

- Willingness to learn, to take
initiative and to use creativity in

problem solving

- Ability to thrive under pressure and
meet frequent deadlines

- Be well-organized and able to
coordinate high volume of information

- Ability and willingness to work long
and irregular hours when needed

Minimum two years work

experience in a similar position and office

environment preferred

Basic understanding and

functions of a non-profit preferred

*To Apply*: Send resume and statement of interest to Marianna Peterson at

mpeterson@democraci ausa.org.

*Democracia U.S.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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NY City Council Candidate Seeks Petitioners – $10/hr

Date: Mon, Jun 22 2009 10:35 am

Progressive Democratic candidate for City Council seeks petitioners to help

him get on the ballot. This is a short-term opportunity, must be available

immediately and OK working afternoons/evenings . Must be a registered

Democrat in the state of New York. Previous petitioning experience is

preferred but not required. Solid communication skills. Please send resume

and schedule of availability to wilson@bivforbrookl yn.com

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Senior Analyst – Lake Research Partners — Public Opinion Research

Date: Mon, Jun 22 2009 3:33 pm

Senior Analyst – Public Opinion Research

One of the nation’s leading progressive public opinion research and

political consulting firms is looking for a Senior Analyst. The

successful candidate will be ready to lead projects, produce client-

ready qualitative and quantitative research products, step in for

partners at public presentations, be an experienced writer, detail

oriented, an excellent manager, and have working knowledge of

statistics and the political process. The position’s duties include:

substantial project management, creating research designs,

questionnaire development, data analysis, report/presentation and

proposal writing, and client management. Organizational ability,

management experience and strong interpersonal skills are a must.

Salary commensurate with experience.
Email the Chief Operating

Officer at jobs@lakeresearch. com.

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Progressive Political Career Bootcamp

Date: Mon, Jun 22 2009 12:43 pm

From: Nikki Enfield

Hi JTAL’ers – I just wanted to pass along the word about this really cool

event. I hope you can join us!

Have you ever wondered how the top political players got to where they are

today? *

Are you looking to begin or continue your own political career? *

Do you want to make the most out of your internship or staffer position and

develop connections that will take you to the next level? *

**Then this is the place for you!** *

*Progressive Political Career Bootcamp: *

*Senior Democratic operatives giving you the tips and tricks of their

success *

*and how you can get there too!*

Democratic GAIN<http://www.democrat icgain.org/ events/event_ details.asp? id=64537>and

the George

Washington Graduate School of Political Management

<http://www.gspm. org/>are
teaming up to bring you a half-day of panel

discussions with senior

Democratic and Progressive Political Professionals from all areas of

politics who will share their stories while providing information, insights

and advice on how you can begin or continue your own successful political

career.

Following the panel discussions, there will be a series of smaller break-out

sessions with professionals in various specialties who can answer more

specific questions and give more focused advice to those individuals wishing

to pursue that specialty.

*Date:* Friday, July 17th

*Time:* Noon – 6pm

*Place:* George Washington University

Jack Morton Auditorium

805 21st St NW

Washington, District of Columbia

*Cost:* $10 for non-dues-paying members
of GAIN, and free for current

dues-paying members

*RSVP:* *Space is limited, so register

today<http://www.democrat icgain.org/ event/careerboot camp>to
guarantee

your spot at this great event!

*AGENDA*

12:00 pm: *Careers in Advocacy* with:

Georgie Aguirre-Sacasa<http://www.democrat icgain.org/ ?page=bootcampbi os#Aguirre- Sacasa>,

Political Director at America Votes

Seth Johnson <http://www.democrat icgain.org/ ?page=bootcampbi os#Johnson>,

Political Campaign Manager at AFSCME

Nicole Derse <http://www.democrat icgain.org/ ?page=bootcampbi os#Derse>,

Training Director at Organizing for America

1:00 pm: *Careers on The Hill* with:

Jill Allen Murray, Chief of Staff to Rep. Dan Maffei

Mike Lynch, Chief of Staff to Sen. Chuck Schumer

2:00 pm: *Careers in Campaigning*
with:

Marlon Marshall <http://www.democrat icgain.org/ ?page=bootcampbi os#Marshall>,

Field Director for the DCCC

A senior staffer at DSCC <http://www.dscc. org/>

3:00 pm: TBD

4:00-5:00 pm and 5:00-6:00pm: *Career
Counseling Specialty Breakout

Panels*: *

- *Finance** *with Louisa

Whitney<http://www.democrat icgain.org/ ?page=bootcampbi os#Whitney>,

Finance Director at the DCCC and
Carla Ohringer

Engle<http://www.democrat icgain.org/ ?page=bootcampbi os#Ohringer>,

Chief Operations Officer for
Progressive Strategies

- *Field Organizing** *with
Marlon

Marshall<http://www.democrat icgain.org/ ?page=bootcampbi os#Marshall>,

Field Director at the DCCC* *and
Laurie

Moskowitz<http://www.democrat icgain.org/ ?page=bootcampbi os#Moskowitz>,

Founder of FieldWorks

- *Communications *with Will

Jenkins<http://www.democrat icgain.org/ ?page=bootcampbi os#Jenkins>,

Press Secretary for Rep.
Timonthy Bishop*; *Anthony Coley, Press

Secretary for Sen. Ted Kennedy;
and Chris

Lisi<http://www.democrat icgain.org/ ?page=bootcampbi os#Lisi>,

President of Lisi Communications

- *New Media** *with Matt
Browner

Hamlin<http://www.democrat icgain.org/ ?page=bootcampbi os#Browner>,

New Media Team at SEIU* *and
Anne Marie

Ashburn<http://www.democrat icgain.org/ ?page=bootcampbi os#Ashburn>,

Job Czar and Program Assistant
at NOI

- *Campaign Management* with
Bill

Hyers<http://www.democrat icgain.org/ ?page=bootcampbi os#Hyers>,

White House Liaison to the VA
and Shayna

Englin<http://www.democrat icgain.org/ ?page=bootcampbi os#Englin>,

President of Englin Consulting

* (* Note: The Career Counseling
Specialty Breakout Panels will be

essentially the same thing, 2x in a row.
This will mean that individual

attendees will be able to learn about careers in 2 different specialties.

This will also help keep the attendance smaller, and thus allow you to get

your individual questions answered by the panelists.)*

Again, space is limited, so register

today<http://www.democrat icgain.org/ event/careerboot camp>to
guarantee

your spot at this great event!

Thank you and we’ll see you there!

Nikki

*PS – Please forward this message to any friends or colleagues you think

would be interested in joining us. Thank
you!*