Chris Lyons’ Hill Jobs List for December 4, 2009

Posted on 04. Dec, 2009 by clotureclub in Jobs

MILITARY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT: Democratic Member of the House Armed Services Committee seeks a military legislative assistant. Portfolio will include Armed Services Committee work as well as foreign affairs, intelligence, homeland security and veterans’ issues. This is not an entry level position. Candidates must have military and/or defense related experience. Legislative experience on the Hill or in a similar policy position is also beneficial. The successful candidate will posses strong oral and written communication skills, be a team player and have a good sense of humor. Massachusetts ties a plus. Please send resume with cover letter, one writing sample, and two references via e-mail to LA.Jobs@mail. house.gov.

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INTERN: Senator Christopher J. Dodd (D-CT) is currently accepting applications for spring 2010 internship positions. Candidates must demonstrate strong writing and communications skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks with an attention to detail and be well organized. Qualified applicants must be enthusiastic, professional and dependable. Intern duties include, but are not limited to, assisting legislative staff on various tasks and projects, handling constituent mail, answering phones, data entry, and other administrative duties. Connecticut ties are preferred, but not required. Please send a cover letter and resume to Anthony Lopez at Intern_Applications @dodd.senate. gov.

PRESS INTERN: Senator Christopher J. Dodd (D-CT) is seeking full- or part-time unpaid interns in his Washington, D.C. Press Office for the spring 2010 semester. Responsibilities include drafting press releases and statements, conducting research, monitoring news coverage and assisting the Press Secretary with all aspects of a highly active press operation. College coursework or previous work experience related to press and communications is preferred. Connecticut ties are preferred, but not required. Please send a cover letter and resume to Anthony Lopez at Intern_Applications @dodd.senate. gov. Please subject e-mail “Press Office.”

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Darrison Barrett & Associates is looking for spring interns. Posting below.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Darrison, Barrett & Associates is a New York City-based strategic consulting firm that assists campaigns, non-profit organizations, corporations, and high-net individuals in creating strategies to navigate the political and public policy arenas of New York. We work with our clients to clarify key objectives, evaluate potential impact, and manage critical partnerships in order to develop an effective strategic policy to achieve their goals.
We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic spring interns. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours each week. Our interns will have the opportunity to focus specifically on campaign finance and compliance. They will gain experience working with New York’s best law firms, lobbyists, and media advisors, acquiring invaluable knowledge about the way to most develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan while learning how to effectively manage and direct a campaign.

JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Part-time internship , minimum fifteen hours a week
- Perform research for reports and papers
- Assist with campaign compliance operations
- Event and conference planning
- Provide administrative support
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work independently
- Acute attention to detail
- Strong interest in politics, law, and application to policy and message
- Extremely adept computer skills and database experience
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Extremely strong writing skills

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

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Hilary Keller at hkeller@darrisonbar rett.com .

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Title: Speaker & Congressional Affairs Intern
Employer: Envision EMI
The Speaker and Congressional Affairs Team (SCT) intern will assist the Speaker Coordinators and Speaker and Congressional Affairs Manager with duties associated with preparing all speaking event and site experience materials. The SCT intern will also assist in scheduling NYLC Capitol Hill appointments. The SCT intern would preferably be available Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Activities:
1. Preparing materials such as briefing sheets and logistics sheets for speaking events
2. Prepare materials for program participants with regards to congressional receptions and Capitol tours
3. Communicate with congressional offices
4. Assist with Capitol hill appointments

Job Requirements: Education and Knowledge
• Completed a 4 year degree or be in the process of doing so
• Strong communications skills
• Detail oriented with ability to prioritize and work on various projects simultaneously
• Able to work extended days and hours as dictated by program needs
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Serve as a professional representative of our programs and team both internally and externally
• Ability to work on a non-partisan basis
Envision EMI is proud to be an E/O/E!
Please submit your resume via our website at www.envisionemi. com or email to careers@envisionemi .com

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POSITION OPEN WITH THE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY INSTITUTE

December 4, 2009

Position: Executive Assistant to the President
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: Immediately

The American Democracy Institute is seeking a dynamic individual to support the President and enable him to effectively lead the organization. This is a unique opportunity to work with the head of a national organization and gain exposure to running a highly entrepreneurial non-profit. This position is ideal for someone who is interested in:
• Being a part of an innovative mission driven organization
• Gaining exposure to emerging leaders across the nation

A full description of the position is available on our website.

All qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume in seperate attachments to jobs@americandemocr acyinstitute. org.

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New State Policy Fellowship Opportunity
Dec 03 09:58AM -0800

We are now accepting applications for the 2010 State Policy
Fellowship, a new initiative of the Center on Budget and Policy
Priorities (www.cbpp.org) , a national policy institute, and the State
Fiscal Analysis Initiative (SFAI), a network of influential state
policy organizations. The program seeks to increase the diversity of
the next generation of leaders who will shape state policies that
affect disadvantaged families and communities.

Fellows will spend two years as entry-level analysts in a state policy
organization in the SFAI network (www.statefiscal. org) or the Center’s
state fiscal division in Washington, D.C. Fellows will research and
write analyses on current policy issues; brief policymakers,
journalists, and others on these issues; and serve as a resource for
advocates and community groups.

Bringing Diverse Voices to State Policy Debates

To expand the diversity of voices that speak with authority in state
policy debates, the program identifies highly qualified candidates who
have graduate degrees in public policy, law, social work, economics,
or similar fields and connects them to public policy organizations.

Making a Difference for Vulnerable Families and Communities

Fellows will tackle domestic policy challenges in areas like health
care, taxes, anti-poverty policy, education, and public safety.
Working in independent, highly respected think tanks located in state
capitals, they will analyze the impact of state budget and tax policy
choices on low-income residents and promote positive reforms.

Launching Careers

Fellows will become part of a national network coordinated by the
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and will travel to Washington,
D.C. for training and career development. The program also identifies
mentors and provides ongoing training and opportunities for
professional growth. External rotations may be offered in some
locations at nonprofit partners, government agencies, governors’
offices, or legislative committees.

Requirements

1) graduate degree in public policy, law, social work, economics, or
related field by August 2010,
2) strong academic record, and
3) eligibility to work in the United States for the two-year duration
of the program.

Compensation

Each fellow will receive an annual salary of $45,000 – $50,000
(regional salary adjustments may be applied to higher-cost locations)
and health benefits are provided.

To apply

We invite candidates who recently received a graduate degree and who
have an interest in state fiscal policy and a commitment to improving
opportunities for low- and moderate-income families to apply by the
January 15, 2010 deadline. (We encourage early submissions. )

For complete eligibility requirements and to apply, please visit
www.cbpp.org/ fellowship or visit us on Facebook under State Policy
Fellowship Program. Fellowships will begin at the end of August 2010.

Eligible candidates must have received a graduate degree in public
policy, public affairs, economics, social work, public health, law or
a related field before the end of August 2010; must have a strong
academic record in their graduate degree program; and must be eligible
to work full-time in the United States for the two-year duration of
the program.

Candidates should have an interest in state fiscal policy and a
commitment to improving the welfare of low- and moderate-income
households. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience
with, or demonstrate a strong interest in, working with diverse
communities.

Application Process
Please visit the fellowship website www.cbpp.org/ fellowship for
complete application instructions.

Required materials include a personal statement, resume, copies of
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and two letters of
recommendation.

Completed applications must be submitted online by January 15, 2010,
although we encourage you to submit your application earlier if
possible.

Finalists will be interviewed by telephone or in person. Fellowship
offers will be extended no later than the middle of March.

Important Dates:
October 15, 2009 – Application process opens
January 15, 2010 – Application deadline
January-February 2010 – Interviews extended to finalists
By March 2010 – Finalists notified of Fellowship awards

For more information about the State Policy Fellowship Program, or if
you have questions about the application process, please email:
fellowship@cbpp. org.

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JOB: Clean Energy Coordinator, Renew Missouri (Columbia, MO)
Dec 02 03:11PM -0500

Clean Energy Coordinator

Background
The Missouri Coalition for the Environment (MCE) seeks an full-time Clean
Energy Coordinator for Renew Missouri. In 2007, MCE launched Renew
Missouri<http://www.renewmo. org/> to
promote strong renewable energy and efficiency policy in Missouri. Renew
Missouri advocates for effective renewable energy and efficiency by
activating the public, raising awareness in the media, and educating
Missouri elected officials and other policy makers.

The Clean Energy Coordinator will help implement the 2010 Renew Missouri
program. The Coordinator will work closely with Renew Missouri Directors and
with coalition partners across the state. The Clean Energy Coordinator is a
full-time position. The position will be based in Columbia, Missouri.

Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate for the Clean Energy Coordinator position has a
bachelor’s or master’s degree in public policy, environmental science, or a
related field. He or she demonstrates skills in written and verbal
communication, successful cause-centered organizing, project management,
policy analysis, and familiarity with renewable energy and energy efficiency
policy.

Strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, goal-setting,
effective team work, initiative, creativity, patience, and dedication to
energy policy reform in Missouri are required.

The ideal candidate possesses excellent networking skills, is well
organized, and has experience working in collaborative efforts. The
Coordinator will be required to travel to Jefferson City, St. Louis, and to
other parts of the state on a regular basis.

Responsibilities
*Education and Outreach*

- Facilitate education campaign for public officials including policy
workshops and in-person meetings on renewable energy and energy efficiency
topics.
- Activate pre-identified renewable energy and efficiency supporters.
- Implement online organizing strategy.
- Assist in organizing and hosting energy outreach events.
- Assist in the preparation of funding proposals for foundations, major
donors, and small donors.

*Media and Communications*

- Implement media strategy to elevate clean energy and efficiency
message.
- Manage RenewMO.org website using WordPress.
- Manage email communications using Constant Contact.

*Policy Analysis*

- Gain awareness of best-case state-level energy efficiency and renewable
energy policy.
- Prepare and facilitate the implementation of energy policy
recommendations for Missouri.
- Collaborate with policy advocates from other states.

Compensation
The salary range is $28,000-$32, 000 depending on qualifications and
experience. The Coalition offers a flexible work environment with health
benefits. The ideal candidate would be available to start by January 11th.

To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, a writing sample, contact information for
three references and a resume to info@RenewMO. org with the subject heading:
Renew Missouri Clean Energy Coordinator. No phone calls please, however feel
free to email with any questions about this position.

Review of applications will occur from November 19, 2009 to December 10,
2009. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.

About the Organization
The Missouri Coalition for the Environment, a Missouri nonprofit
organization, was founded in 1969. Its mission is to “preserve, protect and
enhance an environment that is livable, healthful and sustainable through a
comprehensive program of education, citizen action and legal defense.” MCE
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about the organization and its
current projects at www.moenviron. org.

OTHER: State Policy Fellowship, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (DC)
Dec 03 01:47PM -0500

Bringing Diverse Voices to State Policy Debates

Making a Difference for Vulnerable Families and Communities

Launching Careers

Requirements

Compensation

Each fellow will receive an annual salary of $45,000 – $50,000
(regional salary adjustments may be applied to higher-cost locations)
and health benefits are provided.

To apply

Application Process
Please visit the fellowship website www.cbpp.org/ fellowship for
complete application instructions.

Required materials include a personal statement, resume, copies of
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and two letters of
recommendation.

Completed applications must be submitted online by January 15, 2010,
although we encourage you to submit your application earlier if
possible.

Finalists will be interviewed by telephone or in person. Fellowship
offers will be extended no later than the middle of March.

For more information about the State Policy Fellowship Program, or if
you have questions about the application process, please email:
fellowship@cbpp. org.

Job: Regional Campaign Organizer at Corporate Accountability International
Dec 03 11:08AM -0500

For more than 30 years, Corporate Accountability International has successfully challenged corporations like GE, Nestlé, and Philip Morris to halt abusive practices that threaten public health, the environment and our democracy. Today our campaigns challenge the dangerous practices of some of the world’s most powerful industries. Think Outside the Bottle exposes the truth behind bottled water marketing and defends the human right to water in the face of increasing corporate control. Value [the] Meal challenges the fast food industry to stop driving an epidemic of diet-related disease, and our campaign Challenging Big Tobacco is blocking industry interference in health policies that protect our kids.

Corporate Accountability International is seeking experienced organizers to build our nationwide network of trained and committed activists taking on corporate power. Join us to recruit and mobilize the long-term political base and power needed to wage and win our corporate campaigns.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and run regional Think Outside the Bottle campaigns to pressure Governors, Mayors, restaurants and schools to curb bottled water use and invest in badly needed public water systems and infrastructure.

• Lead the national grassroots movement challenging McDonald’s and other fast food giants to stop driving an epidemic of diet-related diseases.

• Build and strengthen Corporate Accountability International’ s power base, membership, and capacity to run effective campaigns through organizing Local Action Committees in major cities across the country.

• Recruit, train and mobilize members to lead campaign actions in their communities to hold transnational corporate targets accountable.

• Raise funds from current and prospective members – in person and over the phone – to support our campaigns.

• Develop leadership and strategic planning skills of local activists to mobilize volunteers, wage direct pressure campaigns, build strong coalitions, and conduct effective media outreach to expose and challenge corporate abuses.

• Keep accurate and up-to-date files, records, and systems to build capacity for all our campaigns.

• Participate in organization- wide planning, fundraising and campaign activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion, commitment and determination to wage and win campaigns to stop corporate abuse.

• A fearless and resilient spirit to work hard with a team of experienced and talented staff and volunteers to alter the world’s political landscape.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Successful experience as a full-time organizer or advocate in a progressive social change group.

• Demonstrated ability to build and mobilize a group of people around a project or campaign.

• Experience in effective grassroots fundraising.

• Enthusiasm for national travel.

Accountability: The Regional Campaign Organizer is accountable to the National Field Director.

Salary Range: $27,000 – $31,800, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package.

Location: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.

Start Date: January 4, 2010.

To Apply: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporatea buse.org <mailto:jobs@ stopcorporateabu se.org> .

Corporate Accountability International is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization.

People of color, women, and GLBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Communications, Finance, and Research Interns for Political Communications Firm (Stipend)
Dec 03 09:00AM -0800

Communications, Finance, and Research Intern Positions

New Partners, a progressive, full service political consulting firm with specialties in strategic advising/consulting , communications, research, fundraising/ development and field/grassroots strategy, seeks spring interns for the communications, finance, and research departments for our firm’s Washington, DC office. Interns will work on a variety of nonprofit, foundation and political clients and will be provided a stipend. Please visit www.newpartners. com<http://www.newpartn ers.com> for more information on the firm.

Candidates for all three positions should possess strong oral and written communication skills, solid organizational skills and attention to detail, and sound political instincts. He or she must also have the ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and balance multiple projects at once. All candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Office suite.

Candidates should be current college or graduate students, or recent graduates. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to InternResumes@ newpartners. com<mailto:InternResume s@newpartners. com> with the name of the department-communic ations, finance, or research-in the subject line.

Communications

Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Qualifications:

* Ability to digest and condense information into press-friendly summaries

* Basic understanding of press releases, news advisories, and other communication forms

* Working knowledge of news databases and search engines: Nexis, Google News

Responsibilities:

* Assist communications staff with day to day projects including: pitch calls, press clips, and various research projects

* Help prepare for press events

* Draft press materials, including releases, advisories, and pitch emails

* Provide administrative support

Finance

Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Qualifications:

* Ability to digest and condense information into user friendly summaries

* Basic knowledge of campaign finance rules

* Working knowledge of fundraising and research resources: Nexis, NGP, tray.com, opensecrets. org

Responsibilities:

* Assist finance staff with day to day projects including: donor research, call sheet production, briefing and memo writing, and fundraising calls

* Maintain and update call lists and donor databases

* Participate in and staff fundraising events

* Provide administrative support

Research

Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Qualifications:

* Consistent attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy

* Ability to digest and condense information into user friendly summaries

* Inquisitive nature, positive attitude, and strong adaptability

Responsibilities:

* Assist researchers in writing of components of research books

* Help develop and write thematic-based documents

* Data entry and management

* Provide some administrative support

* Analysis and presentation development for public records

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Political/Advocacy Firm Seeks Web Development Interns
Dec 03 10:09AM -0800

Overview
VShift is an interactive communications firm that specializes in using
the interactive media and technology to help political and advocacy
clients raise their profile and advance their issues. We provide full-
service interactive communications and strategy, as well technology
development, to Democratic campaigns and progressive organizations.

We are currently seeking a few web development/ programming interns to
join our Technology team, as we prepare for the 2010 cycle.

Details Below. Please submit resumes and sample work.code (code not a
requirement) to Jobs@Vshift. com.

We look forward to your response.

Matt Dunn,
Director of Strategy & Communication
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Location:
New York, New York, United States of America

Industry:
Technology – Information Systems, Technology – Internet/E-commerce ,
Technology – Other

Job Function:
Interactive Media; IT/Systems; Programming/ Software Development; Web
Development

Technology Description:
VShift is an interactive agency providing website strategy &
development, digital marketing and email campaign management to our
corporate, advocacy and political clients. We operate a proprietary
platform, based on ColdFusion that allows us to rapidly deploy
websites and email marketing campaigns.

The Web Developer will work as part of a team engineering websites for
our clients as well as work on projects that extend or improve the
core functionality of our platform.

In this role, you will be responsible for working with account and
project managers to understand the objectives of the project. You will
receive written requirements from the project manager, and designed
pages and other graphical elements from designers. You will then build
the site using (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ColdFusion and other
technologies.

Key Responsibilities
Understand project requirements
Implement sites in (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ColdFusion, AJAX and
others
Follow software development guidelines
Report status to manager and project managers, as required

Required Qualifications:
Strong communications and organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Quick learner.
1+ years of web software development experience.
Experience in working with images using tools such as Photoshop.

Prefered Qualifications:
1+ years of experience with ColdFusion.
Strong XHTML, CSS and Javascript skills..
Familiarity with OOP.
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent strongly preferred.

This is an unpaid internship. Interns will be strongly considered for
positions within the firm when opportunities become available. Reports
to Director of Technology. Based in New York City.

VShift is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, and
people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Field Organizer – National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (DC or NY)
Dec 03 02:55PM -0500

*Field Organizer / Senior Field Organizer*

*National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Academy for Leadership and Action *

*SNAPSHOT:* The Task Force’s Academy for Leadership and Action (the
Academy) prepares leaders and potential leaders, primarily at the local and
state levels, to fill the staff, board, and volunteer roles critical to the
success of the LGBT movement. Academy Field Organizers work to develop
leadership competencies in three focused areas:

§ The ability to develop and disseminate a progressive worldview that
promotes interdependence, interconnection, and liberated bodies for all.

§ The ability to build community and political infrastructure for the
long-term.

§ The ability to win local or state ballot initiative and legislative
campaigns that deepen organizational capacity, deliver concrete victories,
and build for long-term change.

This is a career in social justice that is fast and furiously intense, a
career where you’ll learn to frame LGBT issues within a larger progressive
social justice movement that makes explicit connections to struggles against
racism, classism, ableism, and spiritual oppression; to build relationships
with other LGBT movement leaders that will endure for the long-term; and to
organize people and money at the unprecedented scale needed to win some of
the LGBT movement’s toughest political victories.

*ABOUT THE POSITION:* We are currently seeking to fill two positions within
the Academy for Leadership and Action. We will hire either at the level of
Field Organizer or Senior Field Organizer; the difference in title and
salary is related to the experience the applicant brings to bear. Each
Field Organizer / Senior Field Organizer will work as part of a dynamic team
on issues of importance to the LGBT community. Under the supervision of the
Director of the Academy, these full-time positions start January 4, 2010 and
will be based in the Task Force’s offices in either New York City or
Washington, D.C.

* *

*RESPONSIBILITIES: *

• Collaborate with Task Force staff in different offices and
departments on priority projects. Current high priorities include helping
communities under attack from right-wing extremist groups defeat anti-LGBT
ballot measures or anti-LGBT legislation; working at the denominational and
congregational levels within communities of faith to change hearts and minds
about LGBT people; and partnering with communities of color to build
organizational capacity.

• Create and lead trainings for: campaigns focused on securing
short-term ballot measure and legislative victories at the state and local
level; efforts that build long-term infrastructure within and between
movement organizations; and groups seeking to develop and disseminate a
progressive worldview reflective of the Task Force’s values.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Academy for
Leadership and Action.

*QUALIFICATIONS: *

• *Organizing and Training Ability* – demonstrated experience in
recruiting, motivating and training large numbers of staff and volunteers
that engage in collective action that builds power. **

• *Attention to Measurable Results* – enormous drive to achieve
measurable progress towards meaningful social change.

• *Ability to be a Team Player* – enthusiastic desire to work as part
of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• *Work Ethic* – Willingness to work evening and weekend hours when
projects demand it.

• *Knowledge of and great curiosity* about all aspects of the LGBT
community, especially within communities of faith and communities of color.

• *Ability and desire to travel* *extensively *– a minimum of at least
10 days per month and possibly more.

• *Ability to Recruit, motivate, train, and support* volunteers and
staff.

• *Spanish fluency is strongly preferred. *

• *Demonstrated capacity and desire to work in a multi-cultural
environment where diversity based on race, ethnic origin, gender, age,
sexual orientation, real or perceived gender identity, physical ability, and
spiritual practice is an important value.*

* *

*TO APPLY: *Send letter and resume in the body of an e-mail (no attached
files) to HR@thetaskforce. org. The Task Force is an equal opportunity
employer. People of color, women, and transgender people are encouraged to
apply.

Congressional Internship
Dec 03 12:36PM -0500

Centrist Pennsylvania Democrat with high profile committee assignments seeks
a part-time to full-time unpaid intern to begin between now and January.
Term of internship will be through the Spring academic semester. Intern
responsibilities include but are not limited to: answering phones,
opening/sorting mail and faxes, leading tours of the Capitol, and the
potential to assist legislative staff with special projects as necessary.
Interns will be often asked to attend committee hearings and report back to
staff. Applicant should be a motivated and friendly individual with
excellent writing and communication skills who is eager to take on
additional responsibility. Pennsylvania ties are *highly* desired. Please
send a resume and cover letter to pa13correspondence@ mail.house. gov to
apply. *Deadline to apply: December 15th*.

GOTV Paid Walkers Needed
Dec 03 01:02PM -0800

We need walkers for GOTV Los Angeles City Council Race on election day,
Tuesday December 8th to work from 12pm-8pm at $10 an hour. This is a one day
gig.

-Must have transportation (car or motorcycle)
-Prior canvassing experience a plus
-Must speak English
-Good communication skills
-Be able to walk for an hour or more at a time
-Must be available for the entire shift
-Must have a cell phone

Please email Rohnda2006@gmail. com or call (415) 793-9152

NYC Dem Seeks staff
Dec 03 12:34PM -0500

New York City Democratic candidate for citywide office is looking for
a reliable, entrepreneurial and self-motivated individual with prior
fundraising management experience, strong organizational skills, and
exceptional attention to detail. Prior political campaign fundraising
experience in New York City preferred.

Skill Requirements:
o Prior experience either as a Deputy Finance Director or Finance
Director on congressional, statewide, citywide or top-targeted race
o Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university
o Experience with writing and executing a finance plan
o Strong familiarity with NGP and Microsoft Excel
o Proven ability to write persuasive fundraising solicitations

Job Responsibilities:
o Write and implement fundraising plan
o Work with treasurer and compliance attorneys to manage campaign cash flow
o Oversee and execute candidate call time
o Plan fundraising events, including recruiting hosts and finance
committee, printing and mailing invitations, and soliciting donors
o Coordinate and enforce candidate’s fundraising schedule
o Manage finance staff and interns
o Supervise daily check collection, deposit, and financial report
o Ensure that all fundraising activities are in full compliance with
the New York City campaign finance laws

Please e-mail a resume and a short writing sample (1-3 pages) to
nycfinancedirector@ gmail.com.

Research Intern, V3 Campaign
Dec 03 09:33AM -0800

Research Intern

The V3 Campaign seeks a talented individual for the position of
Research Intern. This individual will be responsible for providing the
background information needed to make our state-wide campaigns
successful.

The V3 Campaign, a project of the DC Central Kitchen, is creating a
movement of nonprofit activists who will not only take on the cause of
nonprofit organization advocacy for their own, but who will bring this
campaign to elected officials nationwide.

Ideally, this person will be in the Washington DC area, and will be
able to begin during Winter Semester 2010.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing background on federal, state, and mayoral races occurring
in our target states;
• Compile relevant information on campaigns and prepare a weekly
update for team
• Write blog entries and coordinate blog postings among staff;
• fact checking, data gathering, reviewing policy reports and
assisting in compiling briefings for team and for coalition partners
materials, as well as other duties that may arise.
• Working with communications staff to seek out any relevant news or
press hits
• Work with other V3 Campaign staff as needed to develop ongoing web,
marketing and outreach and fundraising strategies;

Desired qualities and characteristics:
• Excellent writer
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, dynamic and independent work
environment Responsible, mature, and able to juggle multiple tasks
simultaneously
• A strong interest in politics or nonprofits
• A desire to be part of the revolution

Please send your resume and cover letter to Courtney Sieloff, V3
Campaign Director by email at: csieloff@dccentralk itchen.org

Student Life Specialist: Temp (Six Month) Opening at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland
Dec 03 12:30PM -0500

Montgomery College, one the of the largest community colleges in the DC
metro area, is hiring a Student Life Specialist to work in the Rockville
Campus Office of Student Life.

This is a temporary position, with secured, competitive salary through July
1, 2009, with a possible extension into the 2009-2010 year.

Minimum Requirements: B.A., experience with students and/or student life in
a higher education setting

Preferred candidate will have training and experience in Higher Education,
Student Leadership, working with student clubs and organizations (paper,
government), and helping coordinate student events.

Interested candidates should contact Nik Sushka at
nicole.sushka@ montgomerycolleg e.edu for more information. A more formal
application process will be opening soon (this position just opened today!).

Regional Campaign Organizer at Corporate Accountability International
Dec 03 08:06AM -0800

For more than 30 years, Corporate Accountability International has
successfully challenged corporations like GE, Nestlé, and Philip
Morris to halt abusive practices that threaten public health, the
environment and our democracy. Today our campaigns challenge the
dangerous practices of some of the world’s most powerful industries.
Think Outside the Bottle exposes the truth behind bottled water
marketing and defends the human right to water in the face of
increasing corporate control. Value [the] Meal challenges the fast
food industry to stop driving an epidemic of diet-related disease, and
our campaign Challenging Big Tobacco is blocking industry interference
in health policies that protect our kids.

Corporate Accountability International is seeking experienced
organizers to build our nationwide network of trained and committed
activists taking on corporate power. Join us to recruit and mobilize
the long-term political base and power needed to wage and win our
corporate campaigns.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and run regional Think Outside the Bottle campaigns to
pressure Governors, Mayors, restaurants and schools to curb bottled
water use and invest in badly needed public water systems and
infrastructure.
• Lead the national grassroots movement challenging McDonald’s and
other fast food giants to stop driving an epidemic of diet-related
diseases.
• Build and strengthen Corporate Accountability International’ s power
base, membership, and capacity to run effective campaigns through
organizing Local Action Committees in major cities across the country.
• Recruit, train and mobilize members to lead campaign actions in
their communities to hold transnational corporate targets accountable.
• Raise funds from current and prospective members – in person and
over the phone – to support our campaigns.
• Develop leadership and strategic planning skills of local activists
to mobilize volunteers, wage direct pressure campaigns, build strong
coalitions, and conduct effective media outreach to expose and
challenge corporate abuses.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date files, records, and systems to build
capacity for all our campaigns.
• Participate in organization- wide planning, fundraising and campaign
activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Passion, commitment and determination to wage and win campaigns to
stop corporate abuse.
• A fearless and resilient spirit to work hard with a team of
experienced and talented staff and volunteers to alter the world’s
political landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Successful experience as a full-time organizer or advocate in a
progressive social change group.
• Demonstrated ability to build and mobilize a group of people around
a project or campaign.
• Experience in effective grassroots fundraising.
• Enthusiasm for national travel.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Regional Campaign Organizer is accountable to the
National Field Director.
SALARY RANGE: $27,000 – $31,800, depending on experience, with a
generous benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
START DATE: January 4, 2010.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five
references to jobs@stopcorporatea buse.org.

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

From: Jobs, LA
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 12:25 PM
Subject: MLA Opening

Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. (WI-08)
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 9:54 AM
Subject: Job Posting: Communications/ Press Secretary

Communications/ Press Secretary: Frontline Midwestern Democrat seeks politically savvy person with strong writing skills to handle press and communications. Responsibilities include coordinating press events and pitching stories, responding to press inquiries, writing op-eds and releases, as well as handling website/e-communica tion. Ideal candidate will have press experience in a Congressional office. A good sense of humor is a plus. Please send cover letter, resume, and 2 brief writing samples to uppermidwestdem@ yahoo.com. No phone calls or drop-ins.

____________ _________ _________ _________ ________

Congressman Brad Ellsworth (IN-08)
Midwestern Blue Dog Democrat (IN-08) seeks interns to contribute to his busy Washington, D.C. office. Position is full time (i.e., five days a week) and unpaid. Duties will include but are not limited to: answering phones, logging constituent correspondence, conducting legislative research, attending hearings/briefings, assisting in drafting constituent responses, and other administrative tasks. Applicants should be quick learners, friendly, professional, and have a sense of humor. Indiana ties a plus. Please send a cover letter and resume to IN08internship@ gmail.com. No calls or walk-ins.
____________ _________ _________ _________ ____

The House Subcommittee on Water & Power is seeking a qualified intern interested in environmental policy. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: general administrative tasks, research for both legislative and scientific projects, and organizational support for hearings and briefings. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking experience and mentoring in the field of environmental policy with a strong emphasis on issues pertaining to water and energy. Previous experience is not required, however strong written and oral communication skills, as well as a working knowledge of Microsoft programs are necessary. Applicants should be goal-oriented, quick learners, and have a professional and friendly demeanor. Position begins early January. Please send your resume, cover letter, and a brief writing sample to WPinternship@ gmail.com.

____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _

Alexi for Illinois is looking for finance interns starting immediately.

Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias’ campaign for the United States Senate is looking for interns to help send a new voice to Washington. This is a great opportunity for students and graduates looking to get real-world political experience.
Qualifications:
• A passion and enthusiasm to elect Alexi Giannoulias
• An interest in political camapigns
• Commitment to a minimum of 8 hours a weeks
• Ability to take direction while working independently
• Campaign experience preferable not necessary
If interested please e-mail Magen Ryan at magen@alexiforillin ois.com.

____________ _________ _________ _________ _____

Want to build the bench for Democrats while working with the next generation of political leaders? The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association is looking for a finance director to manage all aspects of the organization’ s fundraising. The director will be responsible for drafting and executing a national fundraising plan, managing all events; overseeing principal call time and travel; and donor cultivation and solicitation. The director will need to work closely with Lt. Governors political staff and provide regular correspondence with all DLGA members. Candidates should have at least 3 cycles of fundraising experience with preference given to those with a proven track record in corporate and PAC fundraising.

Interested parties should send resume, cover letter and references to: kim@democraticltgov ernors.org

____________ _________ _________ _________ _______

Communications, Finance, and Research Intern Positions

Candidates should be current college or graduate students, or recent graduates. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to InternResumes@ newpartners. com with the name of the department—communica tions, finance, or research—in the subject line.

Communications
Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Qualifications:
• Ability to digest and condense information into press-friendly summaries
• Basic understanding of press releases, news advisories, and other communication forms
• Working knowledge of news databases and search engines: Nexis, Google News

Responsibilities:
• Assist communications staff with day to day projects including: pitch calls, press clips, and various research projects
• Help prepare for press events
• Draft press materials, including releases, advisories, and pitch emails
• Provide administrative support

Finance
Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Qualifications:
• Ability to digest and condense information into user friendly summaries
• Basic knowledge of campaign finance rules
• Working knowledge of fundraising and research resources: Nexis, NGP, tray.com, opensecrets. org

Responsibilities:
• Assist finance staff with day to day projects including: donor research, call sheet production, briefing and memo writing, and fundraising calls
• Maintain and update call lists and donor databases
• Participate in and staff fundraising events
• Provide administrative support

Research
Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Qualifications:
• Consistent attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy
• Ability to digest and condense information into user friendly summaries
• Inquisitive nature, positive attitude, and strong adaptability

Responsibilities:

• Assist researchers in writing of components of research books
• Help develop and write thematic-based documents
• Data entry and management
• Provide some administrative support
• Analysis and presentation development for public records

____________ _________ _________ _________ ______

TITLE: Senior Account Executive
DEPARTMENT: Public Affairs

Porter Novelli Public Services, a global public relations company, has an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Account Executive to join the Washington, DC office’s Public Affairs team.

Responsibilities
• Assist in planning and implementation of public affairs and public relations campaigns
• Keep client programs on track and ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage individual projects, including media outreach, materials development, national media tours and special events, with little oversight
• Develop and edit written materials including press releases, new business materials and general client correspondence.
• Assist in development of messaging on public affairs issues
• Conduct background/legislat ive research and analysis on public affairs issues.
• Conduct media research. Build and update media lists.
• Successfully pitch and develop relationships with print, broadcast and online media
• Successfully interact with clients and collaborate with other PN offices as needed
• Oversee and coordinate daily reports of media coverage on clients’ issues
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and new business proposal preparation

Qualifications
• Minimum of four years experience in public relations agency, Hill, campaign or advocacy
• Self-starter
• Understanding of political process
• Knowledge of social media and its utility in public affairs issues
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in teams and manage others as needed
• Experience and poise in front of clients
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, business, communications or related field

BENEFITS:
• Your choice among four medical plans offered
• Your choice of two dental plans offered
• Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Short Term Disability
• Company-Paid Long Term Disability

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION:
• Email your resume to chet.reisler@ porternovelli. com (preferred)
• Mail your resume to Porter Novelli, Attn: Chet Reisler, 1909 K Street NW, 4th Floor, Washington DC 20006
• Fax your resume to 202-973-1392

____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ____

TITLE: Account
Executive
DEPARTMENT: Public Affairs

Porter Novelli Public Services, a global public relations company, has an immediate opening for a full-time Account Executive to join the Washington, DC office’s Public Affairs team.

Responsibilities
• Coordinating and implementing daily account activity on behalf of the client.
• Developing and editing high quality written materials including press releases, fact sheets, pitch letters, and general team/client correspondence.
• Developing relationships with media and managing media contact lists.
• Conducting research as appropriate (e.g., media outlets, competitive activities, market trends).
• Conducting daily media monitoring and developing detailed analysis report for client.
• Assisting with the planning and execution of media activities and special events.
• Tracking publicity results and other measurements.
• Conduct background/legislat ive research and analysis on public affairs issues.

Qualifications
• Understands political process
• Knowledge of social media and its utility in public affairs issues
• Understands and can successfully conduct media relations efforts including media list development, pitching, and developing strong relationships with media.
• Ability to write well-researched press releases, collateral materials, business memos, activity reports, and factual components of plans in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates strong written, verbal, problem-solving, listening, and management skills.
• Proven ability to effectively organize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work well with others and independently, demonstrating a positive, flexible attitude that will lend itself to great client service.
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in public relations agency, Hill, campaign or advocacy
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, business, communications or related field

BENEFITS:
• Your choice among four medical plans offered
• Your choice of two dental plans offered
• Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Short Term Disability
• Company-Paid Long Term Disability

______________________________

__________
JOB: Brave New Films seeks a New Media Specialist (Los Angeles, CA)
Dec 02 10:00AM -0500

*New Media Associate*

Brave New Films http://bravenewfilm s.org/ Â is looking for a New Media
Associate to assist and drive our online marketing and distribution efforts.
This is a very unique and exciting opportunity for the right person to use
their social media marketing, email marketing, analytics, and project
management talents to help build a vital progressive infrastructure.

Responsibilities include:

- Grow and engage audiences on our multiple Facebook and Twitter
accounts.Â Leverage your strong writing skills to message each campaign.Â
Provide insights on new opportunities on Facebook and Twitter. We need
you to take our Facebook and Twitter presence to the next level.
- Assist in email marketing campaigns including copy development and set
up of email deployments.
- Interface with multiple online tools to pull and analyze data for our
campaigns.Â Metrics include: # of email sign ups, # views, referring
sources to videos/site, site traffic, email performance, Facebook and
Twitter audience size, etc.).
- Maintain and grow our cable and radio distribution network.
- Address various ad hoc campaigns and request.

Qualifications

Â•Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Solid experience with social media either for your own
profile or for an organization.

Â•Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Must love politics and our campaign work.

Â•Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Good writer.

Â•Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Familiarity with Google Analytics, Democracy in America
(DIA), Quantcast, and YouTube/Facebook data and data tools.

Â•Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Be proactive and forward-thinking in addressing our
campaigns as it pertains to this role

Â•Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Excellent time management skills and ability to juggle
multiple tasks under tight deadlines

Â•Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Work with multiple teams within the organization to
execute campaigns quickly

- Know basic html to be able to set up emails, a plus

Politics moves fast. We have some pretty intense deadlines, so we’re
pragmatic and not afraid to get our hands dirty. Think startup meets
non-profit political rabble rousers.

We get along well with people that have an excellent work ethic and realize
this is not a 9-5 job.Â This is an opportunity for the person who wants to
marry passion with work and is okay with checking in at various times.

The person will work with us from our Culver City, CA office.Â Benefits
include full medical coverage (you pay no out-of-pocket to have health
care).Â Salary is $36,400.

Send cover note and resume to laura@bravenewfilms .org. **** Make sure you
take a look at our site an reference your thoughts on our campaign work. Â And,
write a subject line that will get us to open your email.Â ****

JOB: Global Warming Program Director, Oregon Environmental Council (Portland, OR)
Dec 02 10:09AM -0500

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Program Director (Global Warming)
Status: Regular, exempt position
Reports to: Deputy Director
Hours: Full-time
Starting Salary Range: $38,000-43,000 annually

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) is seeking the right candidate to
lead our global warming
program. The program director for global warming promotes public policies to
slow global warming
and engages individuals and businesses in protecting our climate. Specific
near-term program
objectives include working to ensure robust implementation of a low-carbon
fuel standard through
Oregon Environmental Quality Commission rulemaking and preparing
comprehensive global warming
policy proposals for consideration by the 2011 Oregon Legislature and
beyond. The successful candidate
will be adept at building relationships with and engaging businesses, local
governments and other
organizations in advocating for policies and practices that will ensure
Oregon’s success in meeting the
state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals and stimulating a new clean energy
economy.

OEC safeguards what Oregonians love about Oregon – clean air and water, an
unpolluted landscape
and healthy food produced by local farmers. For more than 40 years we’ve
been a champion for
solutions to protect the health of every Oregonian and the health of the
place we call home. We work to
create innovative change on three levels: we help individuals live green; we
help businesses, farmers
and health providers thrive with sustainable practices; and we help elected
officials create practical
policy. OEC’s mission is to advance innovative, collaborative solutions to
Oregon’s environmental
challenges for today and future generations, and our vision for Oregon
includes solving global warming,
protecting kids from toxics, cleaning up our rivers, building sustainable
economies, and ensuring
healthy food and local farms. See www.oeconline. org for more information.

This is a highly responsible position in a fast-paced, mission-driven
environment. It requires focus,
dedication, and an ability to juggle multiple projects and leverage tight
budgets. OEC offers a
collaborative, team-oriented, family-friendly workplace that treats
employees as the responsible
professionals they are. We were recently ranked among the top ten nonprofits
to work for in Oregon
(see www.oeconline. org/community/ blog). Hours are flexible, benefits are
generous, and laughter is
frequent.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Policy and Project Development
• Formulates ideas for new projects; develops project implementation plans
• Develops policy proposals
• Produces fact sheets, reports and other communication tools to support
policy proposals and
project objectives
• Investigates and analyzes issues germane to program; reviews relevant
professional materials and
communications on a continuing basis

Advocacy
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with key interest
groups and individuals,
including policy makers; builds broad support for program goals and project
objectives
• Designs and implements public education and media campaigns; writes
articles, alerts and opinion
pieces
• Prepares and presents public comments and testimony; lobbies Oregon
Legislature

Outreach and Education
• Designs and coordinates educational events and materials
• Develops and implements public education and “things you can do” campaigns
related to specific
projects
• Actively seeks earned media
• Serves as an ambassador for OEC, building OEC’s public presence
• Educates and engages OEC members through website communications, articles
in e-bulletin and
newsletter, personal interactions, and other communications

Fundraising
• Writes program-related grant proposals; meets with foundation officers and
other potential
funders; writes progress reports
• Assists development staff with fundraising appeals and events
• Actively seeks new sources of financial support

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
• Minimum five years of professional experience in public policy development
and advocacy, public
affairs, or other related field
• Proven ability to bring stakeholders together and work strategically to
secure policy changes and
other program objectives
• A gift for writing and speaking in a clear and compelling fashion
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects without
losing sight of the “big
picture”
• Self-motivation and initiative
• An eagerness to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment
• A passion for OEC’s mission
• Bachelor’s degree; relevant advanced degree preferred

Desirable:
• Prior experience with global warming, energy and/or transportation policy
• Existing relationships with Oregon businesses, local governments, state
agencies, conservation
groups, and other interest groups
• Experience working in a non-profit setting with a mission-driven staff and
board
• Experience in marketing or communications
• A sense of humor

COMPENSATION
Starting salary range is $38,000 to $43,000 commensurate with experience.
Excellent benefits include
four weeks of paid vacation annually, fully paid health insurance, and
employer contributions to a
retirement fund equal to 6% of salary after twelve months.

TO APPLY
Using “Program Director Search” as your subject line, send a cover letter,
resume and writing sample
via email to chrish@oeconline. org or via postal mail to OEC Program Director
Search, 222 NW Davis
Street, Suite 309, Portland, OR 97209-3900. No calls, please. We will begin
reviewing applications
November 2, but the position will be open till filled. All applicants will
be notified once a hiring decision
has been made.
***Equal Opportunity Employer***
AnneMarie Ashburn | Program Manager | New Organizing Institute |
202-559-7451 | @neworganizing

JOB: Part-time Web and Graphic Designer, Ecos (Portland, OR)
Dec 02 10:11AM -0500

Position: Web & Graphic Designer

Dept: Marketing

Reports To: Design Lead

Making a World of Difference – Ecos is driven to provide solutions for
clients to
reduce their energy use, manage their carbon emissions and implement
environmentally sustainable practices.

Leveraging the Power of the Market to Create a Better Environment – With
over a decade of experience designing innovative ways to couple the power of

ecology with the engine of our economy, Ecos performs the research, develops

the plans and carries out the programs that make the most significant impact
on
the vitality of both our clients and our planet.

Working Together – Ecos is about people, our clients and our employees. We
hire team members who work hard to deliver the best possible product for our

clients. Our employees are dynamic, creative and committed to Ecos and our
mission.

Ecos Marketing
Understanding consumers and their behaviors is key to creating meaningful
brands or campaigns. Ecos
believes in blending analytics with quality creative to develop compelling
messages and strategies that
can be tracked to deliver maximum ROI. As a member of the Marketing team,
you are critical to our
success.
In this newly created position, you will report to the Design Lead and
experience all the benefits of working
for a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company while having a significant impact
in energy efficiency, climate and
sustainability.

Role Description
As a key member of our Marketing team, you will be responsible for
developing and maintaining Web sites
and designing an array of print materials (such as point-of-purchase,
promotional displays and
advertisements) from conception to production while managing multiple
deliverables with simultaneous
deadlines. You will be able to work independently but also take direction
when collaborating with the design
lead, account managers and copywriter.

Role Competencies

Our ideal candidate is a creative mid to senior level Web and Graphic
Designer with three to five years of
agency experience and a bachelor’s degree in Web/Graphic Design or a related
field. You will have a
thorough command of design theory and practice and must be well organized,
detail-oriented and a self-
motivated team player who can manage a heavy project load under tight
deadlines.

You will be proficient in HTML, CSS, ASP, JavaScript, Adobe CS4 Web and
print applications including
Fireworks, Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Candidate will also demonstrate
strong command of SEO, W3C standards, design principals, color theory and
typography. Experience with
Microsoft SharePoint, streaming audio/video media, social networking
applications and sustainable
marketing practices are a plus.
If you enjoy building and developing relationships, creating visual business
solutions and have a passion for
bringing energy efficient solutions to clients, we want to hear from you!

Ecos Information
Our salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. We are a
performance- based culture and
have a goal-based incentive program and generous employee benefits. Our
comprehensive benefit
package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, life, AD&D short-term
and long-term disability
insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with a
generous employer match.

To learn more about Ecos and to apply online, please go to
http://ecosconsulti ng.com/about/ careers/.
Please attach samples of work to the resume you upload into our system or
include links to your website.

AnneMarie Ashburn | Program Manager | New Organizing Institute |
202-559-7451 | @neworganizing

JOB: New Media Specialist, Oxfam America (Boston)
Dec 02 08:24AM -0500

Oxfam America is hiring a New Media Specialist. If you are interested,
please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@oxfamamerica. org.

REPORTS TO:

New Media Manager
DEPARTMENT:

Communications and Community Engagement
COORDINATES WITH:

New Media team, Web team, Communications and Community Engagement staff,
Policy & Advocacy division, regional programs, humanitarian department and
resource development and Oxfam International colleagues.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To grow Oxfam America’s online presence using social networks and Search
Engine Optimization (SEO) tactics to engage constituents in fulfilling
Oxfam’s mission to seek lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop engaging online presence for Oxfam that attracts new
constituents and strengthens relationship with existing Oxfam activists and
donors.
- Develop and test innovative tactics for using the power of social
networks to further Oxfam’s mission.
- Work closely with campaign leads, web, editorial and community
engagement teams to draft compelling and timely content for social networks
and online advertising programs.
- Collaborate with Web and New Media team to find innovative methods of
engaging constituents.
- Develop and implement an online advertising strategy, including SEO,
link-building, and management of Google Grant and AdWords.
- Monitor, participate in, and moderate social network pages and groups.
- Perform regular analysis of online advertising initiatives, producing
reports on efficacy of paid ads, Google AdWords, tracking trends and using
the data to suggest and test improvements in text-based advertising
- Assist in management of relationships with paid ad vendors.
- Collaborate with Oxfam International colleagues in reaching out to
global constituency.
- Participate in online digital strategy and planning meetings.
- Provide other support to the New Media team as needed.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

- The incumbent will stay abreast of professional standards, trends and
issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous
learning of the field.
- S/he will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a
team-based culture of work, will perform all duties appropriately for a
multi-cultural environment, treating all persons with dignity and respect,
and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America mission and goals.
- S/he will maintain familiarity with all of Oxfam’s regional, policy and
campaigning work through reading and talking with relevant staff members;
and be able to take this information and package Oxfam’s working in
interesting and compelling ways.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field.

Experience and Core Competencies:

- Three years experience managing online advertising program.
- Three years experience writing marketing copy for political, email
marketing or advocacy-based campaigns.
- Success in developing and implementing communications and outreach
plans in digital communities.
- Experience with SEO and paid media.
- Stay abreast of industry trends in order to monitor and grow online and
mobile communities.
- Experience in working closely with multiple teams with competing
priorities.
- Strong writing skills.

Preferred:

- Knowledge of the field of non-profits and/or international development
and human rights.
- Knowledge of HTML.

INTERN: Engagement Team, Sunlight Foundation and OpenCongress. org (DC)
Dec 01 01:24PM -0500

*Paid Interns: Sunlight Foundation and OpenCongress. org (Internship) *

The Sunlight Foundation’s Engagement team and its OpenCongress. org project
have immediate openings for paid internships for the spring semester. The
internship is designed for college juniors, seniors or graduate students
majoring in political science, government, journalism, public policy or
history, film or other students interested in politics and government.

The Sunlight Foundation is a non-partisan, non-profit, Washington, DC based
public interest organization. It is on the cutting edge of using the power
of the Internet to enable citizens to be their own best watchdogs through
greater government transparency, thus helping reduce corruption and ensure
greater accountability by government. Sunlight runs an ecosystem of Web
sites which includes everything from muckraking investigative blogs to
robust government data tools and resources to new communities for citizen
engagement.

The three internships we are looking to fill are:

- An Engagement Team Intern who will assess targets for online outreach
and grassroots organizing, while learning basic video skills, campaign
messaging and taking on an independent research project.
- An Open Congress Intern who will monitor diverse news sources and
online commentary, writing articles and assisting in the administration of
the Open Congress wiki. Interns will receive hands-on training in the latest
tools citizens and organizations are using to hold Congress accountable,
including wikis, blogs and other forms of citizen journalism.
- A Video Content Intern who can create visual stories using Sunlight’s
data and research. This intern will be assisting our Multimedia Producer in
all aspects of video production including distribution and promotion.
Knowledge of scripting, storyboarding, filming, editing and post production
in some parts are required.

Applicants should be familiar with online news sites and the political
landscape and have good organizational, writing and Internet research
skills. Basic computer skills required; knowledge of wikis and html helpful
but not necessary. Applicants should have the ability to work unsupervised;
a commitment to the public interest and good government; and the ability to
set aside personal ideology and politics in professional work. Full and part
time interns will be considered. Hourly wage is $8.25 per hour.

Application deadline is rolling until positions are filled. Early
applications are encouraged. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and
writing sample to Hafeezah Abdullah, Assistant Operations Manager
intern@sunlightfoun dation.com. No phone calls. The Sunlight Foundation is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.

AnneMarie Ashburn | Program Manager | New Organizing Institute |
202-559-7451 | @neworganizing

JOB: Communications Manager and Media Outreach Manager, LIUNA (DC)
Dec 02 09:58AM -0500

*Here are two positions in our Strategic Communications department. Please
follow application instructions below.*

*COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER*

*LIUNA – the most progressive and aggressive union of construction workers
in North America – is seeking a Communications Manager to implement a
comprehensive communications strategy on developing high-road job
opportunities in emerging “green” economy and energy efficiency sectors. *

*Responsibilities*

- Help oversee and drive strategy to significantly raise union’s
identification internally and externally with clean economy sectors.
- In coordination with union’s programmatic departments and its energy
efficiency allies and partners, initiate aggressive news media outreach on
“green” issues, particularly those involving the creation of
family-supporting jobs in the emerging building retrofit industry and energy
efficiency industries.
- Pitch reporters and writers to obtain positive news coverage.
- Develop a broad array of cohesive, high-impact online and offline
materials and publications that inform, educate and persuade.
- Integrate fully with union’s ongoing rebranding effort.

*Qualifications*

- Ability to set and strive toward specific quantitative and qualitative
media coverage goals.
- Energetic, enthusiastic and able to occasionally work irregular hours
and to travel.
- At least five years of comprehensive communications work, including
news media outreach, message development and writing.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Ability to maintain focus while juggling multiple deadlines.
- Preferably a familiarity with unions and / or other progressive
organizations, particularly those involving environmental issues and “green”
industries.
- A passion for social and economic justice.

Competitive salary, excellent benefits. Apply with a cover letter and résumé
to jobs@liuna.org.

*MEDIA OUTREACH MANAGER*

*LIUNA – the most progressive and aggressive union of construction workers –
is seeking a Media Outreach Manager to help raise the visibility of the
union and of the men and women who build America.*

*Responsibilities*

- Develop and maintain relationships with reporters who are key to LIUNA,
including those who cover the economy, jobs, the construction industry,
workplace issues, Congress, the White House and federal agencies.
- Pitch reporters and writers to obtain positive coverage.
- Maintain news media lists and databases.
- Write news media materials, including news releases and fact sheets.
- Staff union leaders with talking points and background information for
media interviews.
- Draft opeds and occasionally other materials.
- Coordination of news media events including forums and news
conferences.

*Qualifications*

- Ability to set and strive toward specific quantitative and qualitative
media coverage goals.
- Energetic, enthusiastic and able to occasionally work irregular hours
and travel.
- At least three years of comprehensive news media outreach work,
including contacts and relationships with leading reporters.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to maintain focus while juggling multiple deadlines.
- Preferably a familiarity with unions and / or other progressive
organizations.
- A passion for social and economic justice.

Competitive salary, excellent benefits. Apply with a cover letter and résumé
to jobs@liuna.org.

LiUNA!

Strategic Communications Department

Lisa Grob / Communications Manager

905 16th Street NW

Washington, DC 20006

Office: (202) 942-2271

Mobile: (202) 340-2788

Fax: (202) 942-2365

lgrob@liuna. org

www.Liuna.org | www.LiunaBuildsAmer ica.org

JOB: Email Marketing Specialist, Oxfam America (Boston)
Dec 02 08:24AM -0500

Oxfam America is hiring an Email Marketing Specialist. If you are
interested, please send your resume and cover letter to
jobs@oxfamamerica. org.

REPORTS TO:

New Media Manager
DEPARTMENT:

Communications and Community Engagement
COORDINATES WITH:

New Media team, Web team, Communications and Community Engagement staff,
Policy & Advocacy division, Regional Programs, Humanitarian Response
Department, Resource Development and Oxfam International.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To retain and expand Oxfam America’s eCommunity using online communications
to engage constituents to fulfill Oxfam’s mission to seek lasting solutions
to poverty, hunger, and injustice.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Draft all advocacy action alerts, action team event notices, and
volunteer emails to constituents.
- Work closely with policy and campaign leads to develop compelling email
advocacy messages across multiple campaigns in order to increase depth and
breadth of online constituency engagement.
- Collaborate with New Media Manager, Community Outreach Manager and
advisors to help construct communication strategies to recruit, retain and
mobilize activists
- Manage online communications calendar.
- Draft advocacy text messages for members of mobile constituent
community, edit e-mail content as necessary.
- Participate in New Media team planning and budgeting discussions.
- Perform regular analysis of activism data, producing reports on
efficacy of email appeals and online actions, tracking trends and using the
data to suggest and test improvements in online communications.
- Participate in online digital strategy and planning meetings
- Provide other support to the New Media team as needed

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

- The incumbent will stay abreast of professional standards, trends and
issues affecting the responsibilities of this position, demonstrating
continuous learning of the field.
- S/he will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a
team-based culture of work, will perform all duties appropriately for a
multi-cultural environment, treating all persons with dignity and respect,
and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America’s mission and
goals.
- The incumbent will maintain familiarity with all of Oxfam’s regional,
policy, and campaigning work through reading and discussions with relevant
staff and then use this knowledge to package Oxfam’s work in interesting and
compelling ways.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Education:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience and Core Competencies:

- Three to five years experience writing marketing copy for political,
email marketing or advocacy-based campaigns
- Experience with Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system,
database management, and list segmentation. Convio preferred.
- Experience in managing multiple projects under strict deadlines
- Knowledge of HTML
- Strong writing skills

Preferred:

- Knowledge of the field of non-profits and/or international development
and human rights.

JOB: New Media Specialist, Brave New Films (Los Angeles, CA)
Dec 01 10:25PM -0800

*New Media Associate*

Brave New Films http://bravenewfilm s.org/ is looking for a New Media
Associate to assist and drive our online marketing and distribution efforts.
This is a very unique and exciting opportunity for the right person to use
their social media marketing, email marketing, analytics, and project
management talents to help build a vital progressive infrastructure.

Responsibilities include:

- Grow and engage audiences on our multiple Facebook and Twitter
accounts. Leverage your strong writing skills to message each campaign.
Provide insights on new opportunities on Facebook and Twitter. We need
you to take our Facebook and Twitter presence to the next level.
- Assist in email marketing campaigns including copy development and set
up of email deployments.
- Interface with multiple online tools to pull and analyze data for our
campaigns. Metrics include: # of email sign ups, # views, referring
sources to videos/site, site traffic, email performance, Facebook and
Twitter audience size, etc.).
- Maintain and grow our cable and radio distribution network.
- Address various ad hoc campaigns and request.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with social media either for your own profile or
for an organization.

• Must love politics and our campaign work.

• Good writer.

• Familiarity with Google Analytics, Democracy in America (DIA),
Quantcast, and YouTube/Facebook data and data tools.

• Be proactive and forward-thinking in addressing our campaigns as
it pertains to this role

• Excellent time management skills and ability to juggle multiple
tasks under tight deadlines

• Work with multiple teams within the organization to execute
campaigns quickly

- Know basic html to be able to set up emails, a plus

Politics moves fast. We have some pretty intense deadlines, so we’re
pragmatic and not afraid to get our hands dirty. Think startup meets
non-profit political rabble rousers.

We get along well with people that have an excellent work ethic and realize
this is not a 9-5 job. This is an opportunity for the person who wants to
marry passion with work and is okay with checking in at various times.

The person will work with us from our Culver City, CA office. Benefits
include full medical coverage (you pay no out-of-pocket to have health
care). Salary is $36,400.

Send cover note and resume to laura@bravenewfilms .org. **** Make sure you
take a look at our site an reference your thoughts on our campaign work. And,
write a subject line that will get us to open your email. ****

JOB: Bi-Lingual Production coordinator for Educational Video Series (Silver Spring, MD)
Dec 01 02:25PM -0500

Looking for a production coordinator for the month of December with potential for long term contract. Need someone who is fluent in Spanish and English, medical background a plus. We are working on a multi-faceted project at the moment that includes video, web and DVD components. The person we hire will have a great opportunity to work in Studio, in the field with motion graphics developers and education specialists. It’s a great opportunity for anyone looking to expand their production knowledge base. You will be helping to coordinate shoots, assist with narration, support staff with scheduling, invoice tracking and deliverables. We need someone to start tomorrow.

Please submit resume, day rate and references to pidgeproductions@ mac.com. Only inquiries that include all of these items will be considered.

JOB: Campaign Manager, western gubernatorial candidate
Dec 01 02:13PM -0500

*Campaign Manager*

*Description: *

Progressive candidate seeking election to western governor’s office is
looking for experienced Campaign Manager. Candidates should be energetic,
detail oriented, organized, and have a solid understanding of field and GOTV
programs.

*Duties:*

– Develop a winning campaign plan, timeline, and budget, and ensure its
execution.

– Oversee campaign resources (monetary and non-monetary) and provide
regular updates on campaign spending and cash on hand.

– Develop and establish a sound decision-making process that ensures the
campaign moves quickly, while also vetting decisions appropriately.

–Recruit, manage, and develop campaign staff, and ensure accountability and
day-to-day management of the campaign team (Finance Director, Field Staff,
etc.)

– Manage relationships with key stakeholders (Labor, state and local party
officials, elected officials, other campaigns, key contacts, etc) and ensure
a strong campaign presence at key political events.

– Oversee scheduling process

– Oversee communications strategy, including earned and paid media.
Ensuring accuracy and consistency with messaging of all campaign emails, lit
pieces, press releases, website text, talking points, letters to the editor,
and other communications materials.

– Coordinate with mail, polling, and other consultants as necessary.

– Oversee development and execution of a strong field plan that focuses on
identifying, persuading, and eventually turning out supporters, and is
coordinated with other local races.

*Experience: *

– At least two cycles of campaign experience.

– Experience managing staff, budget and overall strategy

– Experience coordinating and dealing with the media.

– Bachelor’s Degree

– Experience in Western States a plus

– Start date: January 1, 2010

Salary commensurate with experience.

If interested please send an email/ and resume to westerngov@gmail. com

AnneMarie Ashburn | Program Manager | New Organizing Institute |
202-559-7451 | @neworganizing

INTERN: Online Mobilization Intern, V3 Campaign (DC)
Dec 01 03:29PM -0500

Online mobilization Intern

The V3 Campaign seeks a talented individual for the position of Online
Mobilization Intern. This individual will be responsible for
implementing the V3 Campaign’s online advocacy strategies; cultivating
relationships with bloggers and others in the nonprofit community; and
strengthening and expanding our online advocacy efforts.

Ideally, this person will be in the Washington DC area, and will be
able to begin during Winter Semester 2010.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Write blog entries and coordinate blog postings among staff;
• Write and coordinate the production of web content and online
campaigns;
• Maintain and update the V3 Campaign Twitter and Facebook account
• Regularly update site with new content and day-to-day maintenance as
necessary;
• Analyze and report on web metrics;
• Help the V3 Campaign make the best use of new media and online tools
to further the goals of the organization;
• Work with other V3 Campaign staff as needed to develop ongoing web,
marketing and fundraising strategies;
• Cultivate blogger relationships and communications, and be a conduit
for nonprofit discussion;
• Work with V3 Campaign team to draft compelling e-mail action alerts
for delivery to a nation-wide network of nonprofit employees;
• Keep abreast of the latest trends on the Internet (particularly as
they relate to online advocacy), bring them to the attention of staff,
and explore ways to use these trends creatively to the organization’ s
advantage.

Desired qualities and characteristics:
• Excellent writer
• Technical competency desirable, but not required.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, dynamic and independent work
environment Responsible, mature, and able to juggle multiple tasks
simultaneously
• A strong interest in politics or nonprofits
• A desire to be part of the revolution

Please send your resume and cover letter to Courtney Sieloff, V3
Campaign Director by email at: csieloff@dccentralk itchen.org

From: Tilley, Katie
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 9:54 AM
To: Democratic Schedulers; Dem CoS All; Democratic LDs; Democratic Press Secretaries
Subject: Job Posting: Communications/Press Secretary
Communications/Press Secretary: Frontline Midwestern Democrat seeks politically savvy person with strong writing skills to handle press and communications. Responsibilities include coordinating press events and pitching stories, responding to press inquiries, writing op-eds and releases, as well as handling website/e-communication. Ideal candidate will have press experience in a Congressional office. A good sense of humor is a plus. Please send cover letter, resume, and 2 brief writing samples to uppermidwestdem@yahoo.com. No phone calls or drop-ins.
Katie Tilley
Scheduler/Office Manager
Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. (WI-08)
202-225-5665
katie.tilley@mail.house.gov

Job Title: Content Aggregator

Summary: The Content Aggregator is responsible for the management, production and delivery of all products and services for assigned clients within an Operations department industry. Although the Content Aggregator’s primary focus is his or her assigned products and clients, he or she is expected to contribute to other industry tasks and industry meetings.

Basic Function
•Assure delivery of all assigned products on deadline.
•Ensure production will be completed daily Monday through Friday, except on holidays as determined by the company. Additional products and services may be delivered on weekends or holidays.
•Serve as the Operations department “expert” on the clients he or she serves.
•Maintains regularly-updated documentation specific to products and services for clients.

Responsibilities
•Breaking news alerts, morning news summaries, monthly readership metrics and news analysis
requested by the client are included in these expectations.
•Will understand all end-user aspects of the company’s online system and make suggestions for improvement when appropriate.
•Will research potential clients in conjunction with the sales department and produce demonstration products as part of the sales process.
•Is familiar with client priorities and maintain a working knowledge of the clients evolving
interests and apply information to daily products.
•Maintains contact with all assigned clients, as needed.
•Produces research reports as requested by clients. These reports may be based on open-source information, news and media expertise gained through experience of working consistently with relevant news and information.

Experience
•Experience in media-related industry preferred.
•Writing and research experience preferred.

Hours
•40 hrs. per week

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