Chris Lyons’ Employment Opportunities for January 8, 2010

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From: Eubank, Julie
Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 5:30 PM
To: Blue Dog AA’s
Subject: Press Opening
Press Secretary/Communications Director – Rep. Bart Gordon has an immediate opening for a press secretary/communications director for his Washington, DC office. Duties will include writing press releases, interacting with reporters, managing the Web site, and organizing district events. Qualified candidates will have strong writing skills, excellent judgment, and experience with pitching stories or speaking on the record with reporters. This is a great opportunity for someone who has some press experience and is looking for the next step. Familiarity with southern districts and science and technology issues is a plus. Send writing sample, resume and salary requirements to tenn06jobs@gmail.com.

Executive Director

AdvaMed, the leading trade association representing manufacturers of medical devices and diagnostics has formed a new corporate division, AdvaMedDx to focus strictly on in vitro diagnostic technologies. We are looking for a strong leader with fantastic collaboration skills to guide this new initiative, working closely with AdvaMed’s leadership and staff, and from AdvaMed’s offices.

AdvaMed’s members create the most cutting-edge technologies in the health care business. We are passionate about our mission to allow everyone access to the life-saving and life-enhancing benefits of medical technology. We offer a family-friendly work environment, competitive benefits and salary, and our office is conveniently located at the National Archives/Navy Memorial metro stop near Capitol Hill.

The Executive Director will work with AdvaMedDx member companies and the AdvaMed organization to develop and implement public policy strategies to advance diagnostics science, enhance patient access to diagnostic tests, support prevention and wellness initiatives, and further personalized medicine. The successful candidate will facilitate diagnostics industry collaboration with other industry associations and coalitions, patient groups, professional societies, research advocacy organizations, and health policy think tanks. The leader will establish partnerships with appropriate allied organizations in other countries to coordinate and align the policy work of the industry at the global level and have primary responsibility for working cooperatively with diagnostics and medical device industry trade associations in other countries and represent AdvaMedDx at the international level. This person will serve on the senior management team at AdvaMed and will
report directly to AdvaMed’s President and CEO. The Executive Director will lead the development of diagnostics industry public policy proposals and positions by implementing a public policy process and developing strategy for working with FDA, CMS, Congress, and the AdvaMedDx Board of Directors. If you have at least ten years of relevant experience and a proven ability to think strategically, build consensus, work collaboratively, and move issues forward, then we want to hear from you!

Ideal candidates will have a proven record of accomplishment in leading strategic, comprehensive, and proactive public policy initiatives. Advocacy experience at the Congressional and Administration level is critical. Experience in building alliances with third parties will be essential to success. Working knowledge of the FDA’s legislative authority, regulations, and regulatory processes for diagnostic technologies and CMS’s legislative authority and regulatory processes for diagnostics is required. Candidates must be able to demonstrate general knowledge and experience in the diagnostics industry and possess well-developed political savvy, diplomacy, and consensus-building skills. Candidates must also have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and at least ten years of relevant and expanding experience. An advanced degree in public policy, public health, law, or a related field is preferred. Experience working in a healthcare company is
a plus.

Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to execdirector@advamed.org. EOE

Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) is seeking unpaid interns for his Washington , DC office for the spring semester. The internship will provide individuals with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a Congressional office. Duties will include, but are not limited to: answering telephones, greeting visitors, assisting with constituent correspondence, leading Capitol tours, attending legislative briefings, and assisting the legislative staff with research.

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to DCNY23@gmail.com with “Spring Internship” in the subject line.

Regards,

Kelley Longshore
Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23)
2366 Rayburn House Office Building
(202) 225.4611 / (202) 226.0621 (fax)

INTERNS – Congressman Dan Maffei (NY-25) seeks interns to work immediately in his Washington , DC office. Candidates must have strong writing and organizational skills, as well as the ability to multi-task. The individual should also be a flexible, hardworking team player with attention to detail and a positive attitude. New York roots a plus, but not required. Please email a cover letter and resume to NY25Jobs@gmail.com with “Intern” in the subject as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately and on a rolling basis.

Alex Krigstein
Staff Assistant/ Legislative Correspondent
Congressman Dan Maffei
1630 Longworth HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3701
Fax: (202) 225-4042

House Democratic Leadership Office seeks Staff Assistant to join Front Office team. Candidates should be well-organized, hard-working and detail-oriented. High degree of professionalism required, as well as an ability to work a flexible schedule, including long hours. Duties include answering and screening telephone calls, greeting visitors, supervising interns, assisting staff and other administrative duties as needed. Capitol Hill and IQ experience preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Email cover letter, resume and references to: resume.inbox@ mail.house. gov.

____________ _________ _________ _________ ________

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

Duties: Assist with compiling databases, opposition research, and help track events, issues and policy on the Hill, in think tanks in Washington, or locally in Congressional districts and states, and other tasks as needed as well as gain exposure to all departments at the DCCC. You will be asked to participate in a variety of areas, ranging from updating the DCCC media library to assisting with office organization and daily projects.
Internships at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee are designed to give students substantial exposure to practical, campaign-style politics on a national level. DCCC internships are unpaid, volunteer positions.

Please visit our website at dcc.org to apply and feel free to contact the Intern Coordinator with any quesitons.
Intern Coordinator
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
430 South Capitol Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
Email: internships@ dccc.org
Phone: 202-863-1500

Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2010 18:56:59 -0500
Subject: Healthcare Policy Research Internship

Healthcare Policy Research Internship

Timeplots, LLC is looking for research interns to start immediately in its Washington, DC office. The internships are unpaid but involve high potential for advancement. Applicants must be able to commit at least 15 hours per week.
• Must have experience conducting academic research and be familiar with academic sources
• Must be a strong writer and demonstrate proven ability to work independently
• Experience in domestic or international healthcare policy research is strongly preferred
• Experience working in a high-stakes, entrepreneurial environment is a plus
Visit http://timeplots. com/ for more information about Timeplots. To apply, send your resume, two 1-3 page writing samples, and cover letter detailing why you love research to jobs@timeplots. com. Please include “Research Intern” in the subject line.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
IMAN is community organization that works for social justice, delivers a range of direct services and cultivates the arts in urban communities. The Director of Development (DoD) is a new position that will lead IMAN’s first comprehensive resource development program to manage annual and capital fundraising priorities. The DoD will establish a department that will include grant development, major gifts, annual giving, donor relations, planned giving and fundraising support activities and, over time, become a fully-staffed development office equal to the demands of IMAN’s anticipated growth and expansion.
The Development Director will be a self-motivated professional with responsibility for designing, managing and executing IMAN’s development program including infrastructure, processes and staff to support fundraising aligned with IMAN’s strategic plan and annual priorities.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the DoD will be a member of the senior management team and will have the following responsibilities:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Further develop IMAN’s grants program including supervision of grants manager; drafting operating support proposals/reports; working with Executive Director and program staff on project-specific proposals; coaching staff on program development and proposal writing; coordinating proposal approval process; serving as liaison between Executive Director and funders; and monitoring all grant-related activity to ensure timely submission of proposals and reports.
2. Design and manage leadership/major gifts program to raise funds for restricted gift opportunities, capital projects and endowment.
3. Provide operational leadership for IMAN’s annual giving program, including face-to-face, mail and online solicitation programs.
4. Spearhead and manage efforts to engage Board of Directors and other executive-level volunteer leadership in development activities, particularly to increase IMAN’s giving from individuals.
5. Leverage key relationships and contacts within and beyond IMAN’s network to contribute to the successful attainment of fundraising and revenue goals.
6. Represent IMAN locally and nationally to groups, donors and funders through regular presentations, appeals, and other personal contact.
7. Work closely with IMAN’s communications department on publicity for grants, online/social media giving strategies, donor recognition strategies and other communications to support fundraising.
8. Coordinate with Database Manager and Finance Manager to manage seamless gift processing (including pledge reminders and gift acknowledgments) and fundraising services within budgeted costs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least 10 years of successful experience in nonprofit resource development
• Proven fundraising skills and extraordinary attention to detail and process
• Excellent interpersonal and team work skills
• Strong leadership, organization and time management skills
• Excellent written communication and editing skills
• Capacity and flexibility to get things done on time and at a high quality level
• Some travel required
• Commitment to IMAN’s core values, including experience working with diverse ethnic, religious, and racial communities
SALARY
Competitive salary and excellent benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.
APPLY:
http://imancentral. org/DevlopmentDi rector.html

Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2010 12:00:29 -0500
Subject: JOB: PAID Internship at NGP Software (DC)
Are you a political junkie? Do you have a nearly compulsive attention to detail, a knack for multi-tasking, and an ability to create organization in your wake? Do you genuinely enjoy helping people solve problems? If so, we would love to talk to you about joining NGP.

NGP Software is a leading provider of campaign software and technology services to Democrats and their allies, including the Obama campaign, more than 75 percent of Democrats in Congress, and over a thousand other campaigns and political organizations. We work hard to help our clients with innovative technology and strategy and to develop rewarding careers for our staff.

Responsibilities: As an intern on our Sales and Marketing team, you will provide administrative support for the daily operations of the team:

• Conduct new candidate research and lead generation.
• Compile campaign and election status information from blogs and other Internet sources.
• Write a weekly email update on campaign activities to all staff.
• Implement marketing strategies as we try to reach out to new clients and maintain our current ones.
• Assist in the production of proposals, orders and service agreements as a liaison to the accounting/HR team.

This is a paid internship with a fast-growing company that can give you valuable experience.

Required knowledge and abilities:

• Demonstrated interest in Democratic campaigns and fundraising.
• Strong online research skills; familiarity with online political blogs and other sources of campaign information.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple types of administrative tasks; strong attention to detail and accuracy; persistent follow-through skills.
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communications skills; ability to effectively present and communicate to all levels within an organization.
• Customer-focused; genuinely enjoys helping answer questions and solve problems for both internal and external customers; creative approach to problem solving.
• Must be able to work independently with guidance, but limited supervision; must be able to work well within a team environment and across multiple teams.
• Strong computer/internet skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Salesforce.com experience a big plus.

NGP has a fun and relaxed company culture, from blowing off steam at the ping-pong table or softball fields to big bonfires at the company summer retreat in Vermont. Free exercise room also available in the building. NGP takes pride in being a progressive and open-minded workplace. You can learn more about our 12 years of growth and success at http://www.ngpsoftw are.com.

The internship is intended to start in January and last through the spring semester. Our dates are flexible for the right candidate. Please include the title “Sales/Marketing Intern” in the subject line and tell us what you think the breakdown of Democrats and Republicans will be in the Senate after the 2010 elections, when you submit your resume and cover letter to Jobs@ngpsoftware. com

Youth Leadership and Engagement Coordinator
Summary:

Scenarios USA is a national non-profit organization that uses writing
and filmmaking to foster youth leadership, advocacy and
self-expression in students across the county with a focus on
marginalized communities. Scenarios USA asks young people to write
about the issues that shape their lives such as HIV/AIDS, pregnancy,
peer-pressure, communication, drug/alcohol use, violence and gender.
Scenarios USA believes that by valuing youth and listening to their
opinions we can have an impact on promoting healthy relationships and
empowering a generation of engaged citizens.

For more information visit www.ScenariosUSA. org

Scenarios USA is seeking a Youth Leadership and Engagement Coordinator
(YL&EC) to work with its rapidly evolving program division. Founded in
1999, Scenarios USA has grown dramatically in its first decade. This
position is fulltime temporary and will deliver on our commitment to
youth and civic engagement. The position may become a staff position.

The YL&EC will work in close partnership with the Scenarios USA
program team: Managing

Producer – Film, Education and Outreach Manager and the Greater
Cleveland Coordinator,

program consultants, and the Executive Director.

The YL&EC is a contributor to Scenarios USA program development and is
a passionate and

persuasive representative of the organization and its mission.

Responsibilities:

Be the main contact for the youth who participate in the
Scenarios USA programs.

Ensure youth participate in program activities as
defined in the program plan, including,

but not limited to:

Providing creative input and support for select youth as
they develop

their winning story into screenplays for production and national

distribution.

Preparing and coaching youth speakers for public
speaking engagements.

Mentoring youth including writing letters of
recommendation, supporting

college application process/planning for life after high school.

Conceive/Coordinate /Implement all youth development
activities including:

Three-Day Advocacy Leadership Institute in Summer 2010,

One-Day Public Speaking, Media, and Advocacy Workshop in
preparation

for annual Gala.

Produce reports on youth and community development
activities for management, board, and funders.

Coordinate film pre-production activities with youth
winner, the winner’s high school and community, and the professional
director and filmmaking crew.

Support program activities by identifying ways youth can
enhance their learning through community involvement.

Cultivate partnerships with potential Mentors and other
systems of support.

Liaison with press on behalf of the youth.

Assist in planning the delivery of the overall program
and its activities in accordance with Scenarios USA’s mission and
goals.

Contribute to all aspects of program development with
particular emphasis on youth

development.

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Start Date: Mid-February 2010

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.

3-5 years experience in youth development/ community
organizing, or advanced formal education in relevant field or
first-hand experience as a participant in a youth development program
which provided transformative moments.

A demonstrated commitment to leadership roles on behalf of youth.

A proven track record for making things happen in your
school, community, or other organization.

Academic institutional knowledge or demonstrated
interest around advancing Gender Studies.

Superior project management, leadership, and production skills.

Experience or strong interest in storytelling as activism.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and
able to work as part of a group.

Sensitive to age, gender, background, and cultural
differences in a diverse group.

Willing to travel.

Fluent English; second language, particularly Spanish, desirable.

Commitment to the mission of Scenarios USA:

Youth are recipients of, as well as resources and valued
partners in, our work.

We work to build communities of engaged learners and leaders.

Better education is a vital tool towards pursuing social justice.

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience. Salary range for this position is competitive for

similarly sized nonprofits. This position does not receive health
benefits. Benefits would become

available should this become a staff position.

To apply:

Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by January 13, 2010.

By email: admin@Scenariosusa. org; subject line: Youth Leadership and
Engagement Coordinator Search

By mail: Youth Leadership and Engagement Coordinator Search

Scenarios USA

80 Hanson Place, Suite 305

Brooklyn, New York 11217

Please do not call to check on the process. We will call you to set up
interviews.

Scenarios USA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse
pool of candidates.

Topic: INTERNSHIP: Online Marketing for Environmental Working Group
Katherine Watier <kwatier@gmail. com> Jan 06 04:24PM -0500 ^

I’m looking for new online marketing interns/volunteers for the spring
semester. This is an unpaid/volunteer position, but a great way to learn
online marketing (SEO, PPC, social media strategy, and web analytics).

I’m interested in working with anyone who is willing to give us a hand (even
career changers). I would like for folks to make a 2 month commitment at a
minimum, hours are flexible and you can work remotely or come into our
office.

Full description is here:
http://www.ewg. org/jobs# marketingintern

Feel free to forward off list.

Katherine Water
Director of Online Marketing
Environmental Working Group
kwatier@ewg. org
http://www.linkedin .com/in/katherin ewatier

JOB: Action Campaigner / Action Coordinator, Greenpeace (DC)
Jan 06 12:10PM -0800 ^

ACTION CAMPAIGNER / ACTION COORDINATOR

WASHINGTON, DC

DEADLINE: JANUARY 29, 2010

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to
resumes@wdc. greenpeace. org

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Greenpeace is best known for non-violent direct actions—the activities
we deploy to defend the planet, advance our campaigns, and inspire
citizens to become active in working toward a more green and peaceful
planet. A sampling of images from our 35+-year history shows the
breadth of our activities and extent of our capabilities. The
opportunity for creativity and innovation is vast.

The Greenpeace USA Action Team develops and coordinates non-violent
direct actions in support of Greenpeace campaigns. Action Campaigners
work with issue campaigns to identify strategic moments and creative
ideas for actions and other forms of direct communication. They play a
critical role in imagining, then deploying, the kind of creative
events that keep Greenpeace a dynamic, effective, and vital
organization.

Are there easier jobs? Yes. Could there be a cooler job? Unlikely.

We seek someone with experience in generating creative ideas,
campaigning, field logistics and direct action coordination. The
successful candidate has a strong understanding of campaign strategies
and experience in developing objectives and tactics to support them.
You have experience leading project teams of various sizes and are
adept at delegation and coordination. You are skilled at
communication; planning; and personnel, and project management. You
can run effective and efficient meetings, use IM, SMS, email, the
phone and direct interaction with real people dynamically and
effectively, and you can juggle chainsaws and butterflies. You know
that a desk can be as effective a tool as a rigid-hull inflatable and
that both need to be used effectively. You work well under pressure
and are unfazed by a reliably chaotic atmosphere. You are an excellent
strategic thinker and are skilled in conflict resolution. All members
of the Action Team also coordinate field events and train key
activists in project planning, technical skills and logistical
coordination. If that isn’t enough, they are responsible for the
health and safety of all individuals under their care in the field.

Perhaps most importantly, you have a high degree of initiative,
intuition, creativity, passion, zaniness, ambition, and an
unconventional way of thinking. A commitment to non-violent direct
action as means of effecting change is a must. The position requires
potentially extensive travel both within the US and internationally as
well as an abundant patience for meetings (without calling too many)
and a savvy for finding ways to move work forward.

We understand this position is a unique one and do not expect anyone
to have direct experience in every area listed above. Don’t let the
specialization discourage you – what’s most important is a combination
of sophisticated strategic thinking and wildly conceptual thinking
mixed with a healthy dose of mischief and a baseline of integrity and
responsibility.

While not required, while the successful candidate has probably always
secretly admired MacGyver, wanted to be Robin Hood and liked James
Bond’s ingenious toys more than they actually liked him, when it comes
right down to it the folks they most want to emulate are Alfred, Q and
Gandhi.

Please be sure to read the full job description at:
http://www.greenpea ce.org/usa/ about/jobs

This is a full-time position based in Washington DC.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to
resumes@wdc. greenpeace. org

JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: ACTION CAMPAIGNER / ACTION COORDINATOR

DEPARTMENT: ACTIONS

LOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC

SUPERVISOR: ACTION TEAM DIRECTOR

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Action Campaigner / Action Coordinator is a member of the
Greenpeace USA Action Team, primarily responsible for furthering
Greenpeace USA’s campaign objectives through ongoing strategic and
tactical planning with Greenpeace Campaigners. They are part of a team
of other Action Campaigners and tactical specialists who are
responsible for developing and deploying innovative, creative,
confrontational and inspirational non-violent direct actions, direct
communications, protests and other campaign and logistical activities.
The Action Campaigner is responsible for working directly with the
Action Team Director and Campaigns department staff in evaluating
appropriate tactics and timing for these events based on campaign
strategies and objectives.

The Action Campaigner has experience in project management,
campaigning, field logistics and direct action coordination. The
Action Campaiger develops objectives and tactics to support campaign
strategies. They lead or have a role in project and planning teams of
various sizes. They are highly skilled in communication and
planning. They work well under pressure, have an understanding of
health and safety issues relating to direct action work, a commitment
to the ideals of Greenpeace and an understanding of environmental and
peace issues. They are also an excellent strategic thinker, skilled in
conflict resolution, demonstrating a high degree of initiative and
creativity. They are committed to non-violent direct action as means
of affecting change. The position requires travel both within the US
and internationally.

Other responsibilities include coordination of field events, and
training activists in project planning and logistical coordination.
They are responsible for the health and safety of all individuals
under their care in the field.

As a member of the Action Team, the Action Campaigner is required to
work in a close team dynamic. The Action Team at Greenpeace USA is
responsible for supporting the Campaigns Department in developing and
deploying direct-action field activities, the management of action
warehouses and equipment, and the training, recruitment and
coordination of direct action activists.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Washington DC.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. ACTION CAMPAIGNING

A. Serve as a liaison between the Action Team and Campaign Department
for ongoing development and coordination of non-violent direct actions
and field events that support campaign strategies and objectives.
Ensure that targets are appropriately selected, tactics are relevant,
and research is conducted as necessary.

B. Design and implement direct action tactics that contribute to
changing public, government, and/or corporate behavior in line with
campaign objectives.

C. Solicit the input of creative and innovative thinkers on projects
from inside and outside of the organization towards developing new and
innovative forms of direct action

D. Engage fellow Action Campaigners and all Action Team staff with new
action opportunities, ideas and projects within campaigns and
facilitate involvement of team members in brainstorms and generation
of ideas.

E. Represent Action Team at weekly and monthly Campaign Coordination
Team, greater Campaign Team and similar meetings as assigned.

F. Work with the Activist Program Manager to develop a program to
identify, develop and train activists in action coordination and
action campaigning skills.

G. Work with Activist Program Manager to contract and coordinate
skilled staff and non-staff activists in action and logistics
coordination roles for projects and events.

H. Manage project budgets

I. Participate in the annual Campaign planning process as an Action
Team representative

2. PROJECT MANAGEMENT / DIRECT ACTION COORDINATION

A. Responsible for logistical planning, preparation, coordination and
execution of direct actions, direct communications, protests,
investigations, tours, ship-based actions and other interventions.

B. Ensure that all personnel in direct actions strictly apply to
health and safety procedures.

C. Ensure that all Action Team planning processes are adhered to.
Responsible for administrative duties pertaining to Action Team
procedures in the preparation, execution and follow-up of events,
including updating action personnel data, loss/damage insurance
claims, etc.

D. Responsible for all financial aspects of action projects, including
budget proposals, cost control, processing invoices and producing
after-project budget reports.

E. Ensure that technical and logistical debriefs are conducted after
every event, and any relevant information is fed into the evaluation
report.

F. Ensure that actions are comprehensively reviewed and/or evaluated
as per internal evaluation process.

G. Responsible for ensuring the Activist Program Manager is informed
of all personnel-related issues upon completion of an event, including
legal issues and administrative issues.

H. Responsible for ensuring that the Equipment and Warehouse Manager
is informed of all action equipment-related issues upon completion of
an event, including the return/replacement of seized equipment and
updating equipment logbooks.

I. Responsible for working closely with the Equipment and Warehouse
Manager on all equipment-related matters in connection with the
planning, preparation, coordination and execution of events.

J. Supervise and coordinate contractors and volunteers working on
projects as required

4. TRAINING

A. Provide input into the development and implementation of the
activist training program to the Activist Program Manager, and as
needed, act as a trainer, especially in one’s field of expertise.

5. OTHER

A. Maintain and develop relations with direct action staff throughout
all Greenpeace offices including International Marine & Action
Division.

B. On occasion, represent Greenpeace to the media, authorities, allies
or opponents.

C. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Action Team
Director

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential Qualities and Skills:

- Proven team leadership, management abilities and personnel
assessment skills
- Experience in coordinating and/or team leading in direct actions and/
or experience in
- managing large teams of people in complex and stressful situations.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Excellent organizing, project management, and planning skills
- Budget management experience
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to be self-directed and to work well under pressure
- Commitment to the ideals of Greenpeace, including a global
perspective
- Commitment to non-violence.
- Understanding of environmental and peace issues
- Understanding of health and safety issues relating to direct actions
- Diverse research skills
- Ability to work with confidential information
- Basic computer literacy
- Current driving license
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively
- College degree or equivalent experience

Desirable Qualities and Skills:

- Experience as a trainer in one or more of; boat driving, climbing,
NVDA, wilderness first aid
- Experience working with ships or other vessels
- Experience working as a Campaigner for either Greenpeace or other
non-profit
- Experience working within a complex organization

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to
resumes@wdc. greenpeace. org

JOB: Youth Leadership and Engagement Coordinator, Scenarios USA (Brooklyn, NY)
Jan 06 02:23PM -0500 ^

Youth Leadership and Engagement Coordinator

Summary:

For more information visit www.ScenariosUSA. org

The YL&EC will work in close partnership with the Scenarios USA
program team: Managing Producer – Film, Education and Outreach Manager and
the Greater
Cleveland Coordinator, program consultants, and the Executive Director.

The YL&EC is a contributor to Scenarios USA program development and is
a passionate and persuasive representative of the organization and its
mission.

Responsibilities:

Be the main contact for the youth who participate in the
Scenarios USA programs.

Ensure youth participate in program activities as
defined in the program plan, including,

but not limited to:

Providing creative input and support for select youth as
they develop

their winning story into screenplays for production and national

distribution.

Preparing and coaching youth speakers for public
speaking engagements.

Mentoring youth including writing letters of
recommendation, supporting

college application process/planning for life after high school.

Conceive/Coordinate /Implement all youth development
activities including:

Three-Day Advocacy Leadership Institute in Summer 2010,

One-Day Public Speaking, Media, and Advocacy Workshop in
preparation

for annual Gala.

Produce reports on youth and community development
activities for management, board, and funders.

Coordinate film pre-production activities with youth
winner, the winner’s high school and community, and the professional
director and filmmaking crew.

Support program activities by identifying ways youth can
enhance their learning through community involvement.

Cultivate partnerships with potential Mentors and other
systems of support.

Liaison with press on behalf of the youth.

Assist in planning the delivery of the overall program
and its activities in accordance with Scenarios USA’s mission and
goals.

Contribute to all aspects of program development with
particular emphasis on youth

development.

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Start Date: Mid-February 2010

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.

A demonstrated commitment to leadership roles on behalf of
youth.

A proven track record for making things happen in your
school, community, or other organization.

Academic institutional knowledge or demonstrated
interest around advancing Gender Studies.

Superior project management, leadership, and production skills.

Experience or strong interest in storytelling as activism.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and
able to work as part of a group.

Sensitive to age, gender, background, and cultural
differences in a diverse group.

Willing to travel.

Fluent English; second language, particularly Spanish,
desirable.

Commitment to the mission of Scenarios USA:

Youth are recipients of, as well as resources and valued
partners in, our work.

We work to build communities of engaged learners and leaders.

Better education is a vital tool towards pursuing social
justice.

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience. Salary range for this position is competitive
for

similarly sized nonprofits. This position does not receive health
benefits. Benefits would become

available should this become a staff position.

To apply:

Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by January 13, 2010.

By email: admin@Scenariosusa. org; subject line: Youth Leadership and
Engagement Coordinator Search

By mail: Youth Leadership and Engagement Coordinator Search

Scenarios USA

80 Hanson Place, Suite 305

Brooklyn, New York 11217

Please do not call to check on the process. We will call you to set up
interviews.

Scenarios USA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse
pool of candidates.

JOB: Project Manager, Free Range (DC or CA)
Jan 06 02:27PM -0500 ^

*FREE RANGE IS HIRING A PROJECT MANAGER!*

Free Range Studios is seeking a Project Manager responsible for managing
print, web and/or web 2.0 design projects from initial estimates through
implementation, product delivery and final billing. This work includes
strategizing with and advising clients to best solve their communication
challenges, managing and overseeing the project team made up of designers
and programmers, maintaining an overall high standard of quality and
offering superior customer service. Ideal candidate is an enthusiastic
self-starter who’s not afraid to admit being an Internet junkie.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main responsibilities include:

* Represent Free Range at pitch meetings and have a working
understanding of all Free Range services
* Develop scopes of work and budgets in response to requests for
proposals (RFPs)
* Strategize with clients and designers about how to best solve client
communication challenges
* Determine all project budgets/schedules and communicate them with the
client
* Supervise all team employees in the context of each project
* Maintain high quality design with final review of projects in
conjunction with the Art Director and Studio Director
* Monitor billable hours by job to ensure projects stay within budget as
well as by employee to ensure hours are kept and employees are on task
* Coordinate with accounting to ensure all invoices are accurate and
sent
* Assist as needed in coordinating web design intern program
* Resolve client problems or concerns

Qualifications and skills:

* Strong client management skills
* Skilled at multi-tasking and juggling competing priorities
* Excellent verbal and written skills including the ability to make
clear presentations in client pitch meetings, brainstorming sessions and
design presentations to clients
* Ability to compose and coordinate budgets, work plans and schedules.
etc.
* Two years minimum of professional experience (ideally within a
creative industry)
* Strong knowledge of web 2.0 tools, social networking tools and
strategies
* Non-profit experience and/or demonstrated passion for progressive
causes
* Track record of offering superior customer service

ABOUT FREE RANGE STUDIOS

Free Range Studios is creativity with a conscience. While other agencies
work to sell products, we work to sell ideas that build a more just and
sustainable world. We’re driven by a belief that the right stories told in
revolutionary ways can transform society. Free Range Studios is relaxed,
energetic, dog-friendly and highly productive. We have fun and work hard,
occasionally long hours in the face of deadlines.

APPLYING

Resumes are being accepted immediately. First round of interviews will
proceed on a rolling basis. The start date is ASAP. Serious applicants only.
To apply, email a cover letter and resume with pay requirements and three
references to: jobs@freerangestudi os.com.This e-mail address is being
protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it No phone
calls please. We highly encourage people of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Topic: JOB: Paid Internship, Kennedy Communications – Washington, DC
Jobs <Jobs@kennedycommuni cations.com> Jan 06 10:42AM -0500 ^

Paid Spring Internship at DC Political Consulting Firm

Kennedy Communications is an award-winning communications firm providing direct mail, opposition research and Internet strategies, located in the heart of DC. Our strategic guidance has produced victories in more than 27 states at all levels of government, from U.S. Senate and House to state/local races to associations/ non-profits.

Interns will get to participate in all areas of the firm – direct mail, opposition research and Internet strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone thinking of getting into the political consulting business. Administrative tasks are a necessary component of this internship. Because of the responsibility offered in this position, our interns must be reliable, organized, highly self-motivated and have the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Ideal candidates will be self starters, excellent writers and researchers, and have a sense of humor. Campaign experience is a plus.

To apply:
Please email your resume, cover letter, and references to jobs@kennedycommuni cations.com, with “Spring Internship” in the subject line. The internship comes with a modest monthly stipend. We will work with students who are receiving class credit.

Application Deadline: January 15th

We are conveniently located within a few blocks of the blue, orange, and red Metro lines. Kennedy Communications is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB: Strategist at Advomatic, NYC
Jan 06 12:12PM -0700 ^

SUMMARY:
The Strategist works directly with the Partners and the Strategy team to assist with sales and marketing of development, design and consulting services. This position includes overall sales strategizing – seeking new markets and monitoring existing relationships. This position is also responsible for management of consulting projects, both for communications strategy and site planning. The Strategist works closely with the Director of Development to assist with capacity planning. For communications strategy projects, the Strategist actively collaborates with others on the Strategy team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Finding sales leads through a variety of sources including open-source communities, RFP listing sites and email listservs, responding to all incoming, unsolicited sales leads.
Communication with potential clients by email, phone and in-person meetings.
Writing formal sales proposals for Drupal projects, including: requesting hourly estimates, or generating estimates when necessary, calculating budget estimates, and ongoing assessment and improvement of proposal documents, working closely with and involving internal technical team with sales opportunities.
Acting as main client contact and project lead for assigned site planning projects.
Completing deliverables for information architecture projects including, but not limited to: User Research & Discovery, Site Maps, Wireframes, Technical Specifications Documentation
Assist with ongoing projects and existing online strategy contracts as requested.
Developing and keep current an in-depth knowledge of non-profit market
Remain current on emerging technologies and useful tools and ideas for our clients.
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Undergraduate degree from an accredited 4-year university or equivalent work experience
Must live in the NYC area or be willing to relocate. Remote candidates will not be considered.
Understanding of internet technology, web development processes, and information architecture.
Two plus years of proven sales performance, with consistent record of closing bids, sales to non-profit organizations is plus.
Sales of and familiarity with Drupal CMS system experience is desired
Previous software selling experience preferred
Attention to detail. When applying please start your cover letter/pitch with “Dear Advoteam.”
Knowledge of basic wireframing and user interface design a plus
Strong overall communications skills with the ability to make clear, compelling sales presentations

COMPENSATION:
Salary commensurate with experience.
Robust Health Insurance Plan
401k
Gym Discounts
A fancy Advoshirt!

To apply go here: http://www.advomati c.com/jobs/ apply

Advomatic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to build a diverse staff representative of the communities we serve. Women, minorities, LGBT are strongly encouraged to apply. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state and federal law.

About Advomatic:
Advomatic is a full service web technology firm. We specialize in Strategy Consulting, Website Development, and Hosting. Our clients are mostly progressive non-profit advocacy organizations, but we also do work for a variety of private, commercial and government organizations. We work with our clients in a variety of ways – sometimes we are the only firm involved, other times we work with a variety of other firms and consultants who fulfill various areas of a project. We pride ourselves on being pragmatic and providing no-nonsense advice and solutions. Our professional team of dedicated developers, strategists and designers are here to do what we do best: helping our clients be successful online.

Adam Mordecai, Partner
Advomatic, LLC
http://advomatic. com
Drupal Development, Managed Hosting & Maintenance

Office Manager Job Posting at USAction
Jan 06 08:21AM -0800 ^

Office Manager Job Announcement

USAction and its sister organization USAction Education Fund (USAEF)
seek a full time Office Manager. USAction builds power nationally and
locally with our 28 state-based affiliates and partners. In our ten
years of organizing, we have helped develop the model of the winning
modern, progressive issue campaign. In 2009 we have led the fights for
economic justice and security with Rebuild and Renew America Now, and
for quality, affordable health care for all with Health Care for
America Now. USAction Education Fund provides information, training,
and technical assistance to its 28 state partner organizations.

The Office Manager is charged with the efficient and professional
daily operation of USAction’s Washington, DC office which includes 20
on-site staff and two subtenant organizations. In addition, the
Office Manager is the point person for all meeting/event logistics and
travel arrangements for staff and national affiliates.

Specific Responsibilities:
Administrative
• Work with Online Communications Manager to provide IT help desk
support for DC staff
• Provide support to Managing Director and Contracts team on affiliate
and partners campaign contracts
• Process mail/shipping
• Oversee the purchasing of supplies and equipment
• Manage listservs
• Maintain current staff, affiliate and board contact information
• Plan birthday and other office celebrations
• Make travel arrangements for staff and board
• Oversee new staff orientation
o DataWatch card set-up
o Equipment training

Physical Plant
• Maintain attractive and professional office space
o Maintain kitchen clean-up schedule
o Oversee routine maintenance and repair of office furniture and
fixtures
o Keep copy room, conference room and reception area clean and
organized
o Be point person with Landlord on maintenance matters
• Act as point person for office copier and phone system
o Oversee routine maintenance and repairs
o Provide technical support for staff

Landlord & Subtenants
• Act as point person with landlord and subtenants
o Ensure that USAction is in compliance with all building regulations
o Oversee leasing of office space
? Work with broker to recruit subtenants
? Draft sublease agreements
? Facilitate move-ins/move- outs
Meeting Logistics
• Manage the logistical operation of organizational meetings,
including:
o Selection of meeting venue
o Registration
o Accommodation and travel reservations
o Meals
o Material preparation
o On-site support
• Maintain meeting files
Keep electronic and paper copies of all meeting agendas and materials
Qualifications:

The successful candidate must demonstrate a proactive and self-
motivated approach to work and department support, unfailing attention
to detail, superior organizational skills and a positive attitude.
Additionally the DA will support the organization with a variety of on-
going projects.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in non-profit office management.
Experience with advocacy, organizing or political organizations a
plus.
• Strong hardware and software computer skills, including proficiency
in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with event and/or meeting planning.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and verbal skills.
• Outgoing personality, at ease with diverse populations.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Available for occasional travel.

Application Deadline: February 15th

To Apply: Send resume, cover letter and three professional
references to: Human Resources, USAction/USAEF, 1825 K Street, NW,
210, Washington, DC 20006, fax: (202) 263-4530, e-mail:
hr@usaction. org.

When submitting applications via e-mail, please use the subject line
“Office Manager.” Please submit all documents using the format: Last
Name, First Name – Description of document (i.e. application, cover
letter, references etc).

USAction is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people
of color, LGBT people, and people with disabilities to apply. We work
hard to recruit, retain, and identify leadership positions for staff
members who represent these communities and/or who are from low-income
backgrounds.

No phone calls, please.

Salary: $45,000 – $55,000

Benefits: Includes health and dental insurance, generous leave
policy, and pension plan.

JOB: PolitiCorps Program Coordinator, Oregon Bus Project (Portland, OR)
Jan 06 10:18AM -0500 ^

*Position: *
PolitiCorps Program Coordinator @ the Oregon Bus Project
Leadership role with innovative, nationally-recogniz ed service leadership
program.

*Organizational Overview: *
The Bus Project is an innovative vehicle for hands-on democracy. We engage
new people in the civic process for
immediate impact and for long-term leadership development. Volunteer
leadership grows from a passion for
positive politics and our six Es: Education, Environment, Equal rights,
Election reform, Economy, and ‘Ealth Care.
The Bus Project is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, with offices in Multnomah and Lane
Counties. Its partner organizations
include the Bus Project Foundation 501(c)(3) and the BusPAC. The Bus is not
affiliated with any political party,
and would prefer that we examine political issues on their own merits and
from an independent perspective – not
left, not right, but forward.

PolitiCorps is our core leadership development and campaign training
program. It serves 19-24 year old activists and
organizers with an intensive summer bootcamp and follow-on year of service
Fellowship.
Oodles more at busproject.org and politicorps. org

*Location: *
Portland, Oregon

*To Apply: *
Send resume and cover letter to caitlin@politicorps .org by January 29, 2010.

*
Required Qualifications: *
• Meticulous and detail-obsessive
• Highly organized and productive (friends have a hard time understanding
how you get so much done in one day)
• Frugal / efficient (i.e. making much happen with little)
• Social skills, enthusiasm, positivity and confidence
• Self directed *and* collaborative
• Freedom to travel (sometimes on a bus), and freedom to work long and/or
irregular hours (often including
weekends and evenings), and able to work campaign hours (24 hour
availability) during summer program (June-
August)
• Culturally competent and comfortable discussing race, gender, and power
• Ability to buckle down and wrap projects up
• “Zoom factor” (i.e. the ability to see both the forest *and* the trees)
• Committed to the idea and practice of leadership development

*Additional qualifications *
These experiences are not required to perform the basic functions of the
coordinator position, but some combination of these
experiences will help a person in this position to excel at the Bus Project.

• Campaign field experience in local, state, or federal campaigns. This
experience should demonstrate a
commitment to face-to-face politics, and include both tradition grassroots
organizing skills and cutting edge
“new organizing” methods
• Dynamic front-of-the- classroom teacher and trainer
• Proven ability to supervise up to 30 people
*
Major areas of responsibility: *
• Recruitment- 45% of time

Recruit 1000 nominees for PolitiCorps Summer through national outreach to
college campuses and student action
groups. Use program website, email, group information sessions, phone
calls, and other tools to reach out to
potential Fellowship candidates. Refine, learn and deliver recruitment pitch
and represent the program at career fairs,
trainings, and conferences. Track recruitment efforts in online database.

• Fundraising: 10% of time

Support program director to conduct fundraising efforts, including
scheduling meetings, creating materials, and
following up with donors. Support alumni on National Steering Committee and
Board with fundraising efforts,
including providing them with contact information and reports on alumni

• Event Planning- 15% of time

Execute detail-oriented logistical planning of PolitiCorps Summer,
PolitiCorps Community events, and Year of
Service trainings. Arrange for transportation, food, coordination of
schedules, speakers’ tech and presentation needs,
and notifying Fellows of changes in schedule.

• Curriculum development- 15% of time

Work closely with volunteer trainers, speakers, and elected officials to
help develop workshops, facilitated discussions
and lectures for PolitiCorps Summer, PolitiCorps Community days, and
PolitiCorps Year of Service. Work together
with Director to create PolitiCorps worksheets, activities, and classroom
materials for 2010 PolitiCorps Summer.

• Various Support Tasks- 15% of time
*
Tech tools: *
You should be pretty darn good with computers. We currently utilize the
below skillsets. You don’t need to know
them yet, but you should be a quick study.
• Databases: Salesforce, DabbleDB
• Collaboration tools: Wikis, Google Groups, Google Apps
• Other: MS Office (particularly Excel), various custom and open source
utilities
Compensation:
Salary range – Negotiable, depending on experience, $20,000-$28, 000. This
will likely be lower than your market
value, but worth it for oh-so-many reasons.

*Obvious Fine Print: *
The Bus Project is an equal opportunity movement (though a commercial
drivers license really gives you a leg up).

From: Resume Inbox
Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 12:16 PM
Subject: Staff Assistant Position
House Democratic Leadership Office seeks Staff Assistant to join Front Office team. Candidates should be well-organized, hard-working and detail-oriented. High degree of professionalism required, as well as an ability to work a flexible schedule, including long hours. Duties include answering and screening telephone calls, greeting visitors, supervising interns, assisting staff and other administrative duties as needed. Capitol Hill and IQ experience preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Email cover letter, resume and references to: resume.inbox@mail.house.gov.

Job Title:
CAPITAL CITY FELLOW

Location:
One Judiciary Square
Reference:
15365

General Job Information
“Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES-0301-4
Salary Range: Capital City Fellows receive an initial appointment in the Excepted Service pay schedule at a salary of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Fellows are eligible for benefits afforded to all regular city government employees such as health insurance, annual leave and sick leave.
Opening Date: January 6, 2010
Closing Date: April 1, 2010
Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday 8:30AM -5:00PM
Special Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Promotion Potential: None
Number of Vacancies: Several
Agency: District of Columbia Department of Human Resources
Duration of Appointment: Excepted Service Appointment (Not-to-Exceed 2 Years)
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
Duties
Brief Description of Duties: Performs a variety of assignments designed specifically to continue enhancing the Capital City Fellow’s public service values, leadership knowledge and skills, and managerial abilities in such areas as public policy making, research, planning, and management issues relating to the mission of his/her assigned agency. Plans, organizes and executes tasks, assignments and responsibilities with minimal guidance. Organizes, leads, prepares and presents complex, analytical written documents and oral reports and briefings for officials at all operating levels of the city government. Develops and maintains contacts and liaisons with various senior officials and staff at all operating levels of the District government. Participates in required Capital City Fellows Program (CCFP) activities including, but not limited to, seminars, policy briefings, brown bag lunches, site visits and hearings. Completes CCFP assignments including,
among other things, biweekly reports, presentations to other Fellows, agency and CCFP-specific Individual Performance Plans (IPPs) and program evaluations.

An individualized job description/list of duties will be used in conjunction with this duty statement to fully define the nature and scope of the developmental assignment within the host agency.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements: Must have earned a graduate degree (with a GPA of 3.5 or higher) within two years prior to the start of the October 2010 fellowship. Applicants must also be a U.S. Citizen or have legal non-citizen residence status. Capital City Fellows are required to live in the District of Columbia within 180 days of appointment.
Ranking Factors
Submission of Ranking Factors: The following ranking factors will be used in the evaluation process. All applicants MUST respond to the ranking factors. Please respond specifically to the ranking factor(s) by either typing directly into the free form area provided or by pasting from a text document. Please describe specific incidents of sustained achievements from your experience that show evidence of the level at which you are applying. You may refer to any experience, education, training, awards, outside activities, etc. that include the degree to which you possess the job related knowledge, skills and abilities described in the ranking factors. The information given in response to the ranking factors should be complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO ALL RANKING FACTORS WILL ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION.
Ranking Factor #1: Please answer the following question: Why do you want to be a Capital City Fellow?
Ranking Factor #2: What is one of the most critical issues faced by the Government of the District of Columbia and how should government address it?
Ranking Factor #3: Please give an example of a time in your personal life, professional career or educational experience when you were required to complete a significant task with insufficient resources and/or direction. How did you handle the situation?
Conditions of Employment
Other Significant Factors: This is an excepted service appointment not-to-exceed 2 years. A person given a “time-limited” appointment in the Excepted Service shall not acquire career status on the basis of that appointment.

When you apply, your resume will be active in our candidate inventory for 9 months. Eligible applicants will be considered after the cut-off date.
Employment Benefits
Employee Benefits: This is a “time-limited”, Excepted Service Appointment Not-to-Exceed 2 years. Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the District of Columbia government’s retirement plan. However, if selectee was previously employed in the District of Columbia government under an appointment for which he/she was eligible for Civil Service Retirement (CSR), contributions to CSR will resume upon re-employment.
Residency Requirement
Domicile Requirement: This position is subject to the District of Columbia domicile requirement. Any person appointed to this position shall become a domiciliary of the District of Columbia within 180 days of the effective date of appointment and shall maintain District domicile for the duration of employment. Failure to become a District domicile or to maintain a District domicile shall result in forfeiture of employment to the position for which appointed.
Information to Applicants
Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of or a plea of guilty to a violation of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
The purpose of the Program is to expose its participants to a wide range of governmental operations in a relatively short period of time. Participants are expected to be involved in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned projects.

Candidates apply and compete for two-year (2-year) fellowship appointments working in various District government agencies.

Each Capital City Fellow selected for the Program will work in four (4) different District government agencies over the course of the two-year (2-year) Program, consisting of four (4) six-month (6-month) rotations.

Among the objectives of the Program is to expose Capital City Fellows to as many facets of District government operations as possible.

The Program is administered by the Workforce Development Administration (WDA) within the D.C. Department of Human Resources (DCHR). Staff within the WDA are responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Program, including all placements, salary determination and administration.

Placements to the Program are based on the needs of the participating agencies as well as the experience, skills and preferences of each Capital City Fellow. Every effort will be made to accommodate the placement preferences of participants.

Other Information: In addition to submitting a DC online job application, all applicants must submit:

1. Official transcripts from ALL undergraduate and graduate programs.
2. Three (3) letters of recommendation attesting to the applicants analytical skills, leadership ability, and their commitment to public service. Of the three (3) required recommendation letters, one (1) must be from an educational reference and one (1) must be from a professional reference. The third letter can be a reference of your choice.

Please send these documents by April 1, 2010 to:

Capital City Fellows Program
Workforce Development Administration
DC Department of Human Resources
One Judiciary Square
441 4th Street NW
Suite 850N
Washington, DC 20001

Relocation expenses will not be paid.
How to Apply
Please use the online job application at www.dchr.dc.gov. Only online applications will be accepted. All inquiries about the Capital City Fellows Program should be directed to The Capital City Fellows Program at (202) 741-8783. All other inquiries should be directed to HR Answers at (202) 442-9700.
Closing Statement
Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the Office of Human Resources Only.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Proposal Writer
Department: Sales/Marketing (Client Solutions)
Office: Headquarters (Arlington, VA)
Location:Arlington, VA
Do you want to help fight global climate change? Business Week named OPOWER (previously Positive Energy), one of the Top 50 Tech start-ups to know about. OPOWER’s success at reducing household energy consumption has been recognized by the Washington Post, New York Times, LA Times, Good Morning America and even President Obama. This hot little start-up continues to expand its team!
About the Job:
As a Proposal Writer at OPOWER you will help to lead our company’s participation in formal procurement processes and position us to win. You will author compelling and professional proposals that reflect our market leadership position while managing cross-functionally to ensure that our proposals exceed client expectations.
Our clients are Fortune 1000 companies with complex businesses, who partner with us because of our cutting-edge technology and world-class team.
This is an ideal job for an experienced proposal writer, who wants to make an immediate impact within a rapidly growing startup, have total ownership over their work, and work hard at achieving a dramatic success in the vibrant GreenTech marketplace.
Responsibilities:
• Author comprehensive, accurate and professional proposals, providing the highest possible chance to win
• Facilitate bid evaluation and proposal strategy
• Assist the Proposal Manager to optimize on-time production and delivery of all RFPs/bids, from forecasting to winning
• Partner with all internal stakeholders to deliver all proposals on-time and with the highest quality of workmanship and value proposition
• Maintain proposal content library so that documentation and learnings are captured for future use

About You:
• You have BA/BS from a top university, with a minimum of 2-years experience in proposal writing
• You love to write, and do it exceptionally well
• You have good visual design skills, which you use to generate visually appealing and compelling documents
• You can manage by influence, leading cross-functional teams towards a common purpose
• You can translate technical features into customer benefits
• You have demonstrated success in navigating through complex procurement processes
• You are detail-oriented with superb organizational skills and strong follow-through
• You have great ability to prioritize and manage schedules
• You function well in a fast-paced, informal, team-focused environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high
About the Company
Founded in June 2007, OPOWER creates innovative software products that promote energy efficiency by empowering residential consumers to make better decisions on their energy usage. Through a combination of home energy reports, carbon calculators, web applications, data analytics, and customer service tools, OPOWER is reshaping the outlook on home energy demand and achieving unprecedented energy savings across hundreds of thousands of households. The company is well funded and making big headlines as we stay on track to saving enough energy to power a city of 75,000 homes and to reaching one million households by the end of 2009.
WE DO SPONSOR VISAS/TRANSFERS WHEN APPLICABLE.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. THE FASTEST WAY TO GET A RESPONSE IS BY SENDING YOUR RESUME TO THE LINK BELOW.
NO EXTERNAL RECRUITERS.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please email your resume in MS Word, RTF, HTML, or ASCII text format to the address below. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message.
46231-CJB-0@opower.hrmdirect.com

Puja Deverakonda
(703) 264-8885 (home)
(703) 609-0018 (cell)
puja.deverakonda@gmail.com

Rep. George Miller’s (CA-7) office is seeking an intern for the Winter 2009 quarter (beginning immediately until mid-March).

Applicants should be motivated, organized, and reliable individuals to assist with the legislative and administrative needs of the staff. Such duties include attending briefings, answering phones, sorting mail, doing legislative research, and various other tasks. Enrolled students and those with California ties are encouraged to apply.

Please send resume and cover letter to Kathryn Corbin at kathryn.corbin@mail.house.gov with “ George Miller Internship” in the subject line.

The Northeast-Midwest Institute is recruiting candidates to begin an immediate internship. Duties include analysis of population data in the Northeast and Midwest regions, written reports of findings, and communication with Members of Congress and their staff. Some statistical analysis required. Excel savvy and graduate level students strongly encouraged to apply. While this is an unpaid position, there is potential to receive course credits and authorship of a remarkable report. Interested candidates should submit a resume/cv and cover letter to: nemwintern@gmail.com

Progressive Minnesota Democrat seeks an energetic Legislative Assistant to serve as lead staff for the Member on the Financial Services Committee along with a diverse portfolio of policy issues. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills and a good understanding of the legislative process. Candidate should be a self-starter and able to constructively work in a team environment in a fast-paced office. This is not an entry level position. Candidates from Minnesota are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous Capitol Hill experience is a plus, but equivalent work experience will be considered. Please send a cover letter, resume and one short writing sample toMN05position@ mail.house. gov no later than COB on January 15, 2010. Please, no calls or walk-ins.

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT—Senator Casey seeks an experienced Legislative Assistant to handle healthcare, children’s and aging issues. Individual will be responsible for: staffing the Senator’s relevant work on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and Special Committee on Aging; monitoring pending legislation in assigned issue areas; drafting amendments and bills; meeting with constituents and preparing briefing materials for the Senator. Hill experience preferred; Pennsylvania ties a plus. This is not an entry-level position. Qualified candidates will also have strong writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills, as well as the abilities to operate effectively under pressure while juggling multiple tasks and work well as part of a team. Interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter and two *short* writing samples to open_positions@ casey.senate. gov with the subject “Health LA.” Incomplete
applications will not be considered. Absolutely no calls or drop-bys please. This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
Looking to hire immediately
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Blue Green Alliance
Good Jobs Green Jobs Event Planning Fellow
Washington DC

BLUE GREEN ALLIANCE
The Blue Green Alliance (BGA) is an innovative national partnership of the United Steelworkers, Sierra Club, Communications Workers of America, Service Employees International Union, Natural Resources Defense Council, Laborers’ International Union of North America, Utility Workers Union of America, American Federation of Teachers and the Amalgamated Transit Union – representing more than 8 million people in pursuit of good jobs, a clean environment and a green economy. More information about the BGA and our positions can be found at www.bluegreenallian ce.org.

JOB SUMMARY
The Fellowship is a full-time position that will start in January and go through May 28, 2010. This position supports the work of the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Outreach and helps in the planning and execution of the 2010 Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference and Expo (www.greenjobsconfer ence.org). This position is ideal for someone wishing to gain experience in event coordination, overall administration and content programming. This position will have exposure with environmental, labor and academic organizations as well as industry leaders and government and political institutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:

Assist BGA’s Director of Strategic Alliances and Outreach in all aspects of planning and preparation for the Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference and Expo, Jobs Fair and Advocacy Day
Staff and help coordinate various Working Groups – including Programming, Green Jobs Expo, Advocacy Day and Media – of the Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference;
Coordinate Program Development process; to include participation from the Steering Committee
Help execute an outreach plan to ensure the participation of labor, environmental and community organizations, business and industry, federal, state and local agencies and others ;
Support preparations for the Green Jobs Expo and Job Fair, including vendor and participant recruitment;
Coordinate regular communications and updates on planning to BGA staff and partners;
Tracking of various lists and commitments, and registration
Helping in overall administrative functions as well as constructing tracking processes
Miscellaneous duties.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with or knowledge of the environmental and labor movements is a significant plus but not necessary. Familiarity with office procedures and conference or event planning experience are also very helpful.

1-2 years relevant experience preferred;
College degree in relevant field or equivalent legislative/ office experience;
Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities;
Strong written and oral communications skills;
Experience with Microsoft Office and use of Excel, Word and internet research capabilities
Very Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively in action-oriented office;
Willingness and ability to live in DC area;
A deep commitment to the mission of the Blue Green Alliance.

Salary: This position comes with a $600/month stipend, and ends on May 28th, 2010.

How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for 3 references by January 20, 2009 to Karin Lee atkarinl@bluegreenall iance.org (title e-mail “GJGJ Fellowship application”). The Blue Green Alliance is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. No phone calls please.

National Jewish Democratic Council Seeks
Communications Director
The National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) is seeking a Communications Director to help manage all facets of the organization’ s communications, including media relations and online communications and campaigns.
Areas of responsibility include (but are not limited to): ? Writing press releases, opinion pieces, e-communications, research documents and
website content ? Serving as one of the organization’ s spokespeople and the chief liaison to all media ? Overseeing strategy and implementation of various online communications and
related goals, including website content and use, blogging, Twitter, use of social
networking, expansion of e-mail list membership and web site viewership ? Formulating and implementing both proactive and reactive communications plans ? Managing communications staff
The position requires demonstrated political and communications experience, sound judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work closely with colleagues. The position also requires knowledge of the organized Jewish community and the Democratic Party, and excellent verbal and written communications abilities. Online technical skills (including web and blog management experience), some management experience, and knowledge of Jewish media preferred.
Compensation:
NJDC offers a very competitive salary for this position, commensurate with experience. Benefits include full medical coverage, “section 125″ medical savings plan, and 401-k plan.
Contact:
If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@njdc.org or fax us at (202) 216-9061, Attention: Search Committee.
About NJDC:
The National Jewish Democratic Council is the trusted voice and resource for Democratic office holders, candidates and party organizations to better understand and engage with the Jewish community. NJDC mobilizes the Jewish community and convenes opinion leadership to support the Democratic promise for all Americans. NJDC looks to our Jewish tradition to guide us on the issues of social and economic justice, religious pluralism and the peace and security of the State of Israel that will be the hallmark of our work. NJDC believes that through our work in Democratic Party politics, we can ensure a better world for our children and grandchildren.

National Jewish Democratic Council Seeks
Development Director
The National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) is seeking a Development Director to manage all elements of the organization’ s development and fundraising efforts.
Areas of responsibility include (but are not limited to): ? Working with lay leadership to create and implement a national development strategy,
and to shape and implement new development strategies while managing existing
programs ? Conducting aggressive major donor prospecting and cultivation by working with lay
leaders and honorary chairs, while building and maintaining relationships with
existing national lay leadership ? Developing and spearheading both national and regional fundraising and member
servicing events ? Overseeing the maintenance of the donor/prospecting database, data entry and the
generation of finance reports ? Managing all development staff and regional consultants
The position requires demonstrated experience in political fundraising and/or non-profit development, including related computer and donor database proficiency (minimum of five years experience preferred); sound judgment and exceptional interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communications; strong organization and attention to detail; and the ability to work closely with colleagues. Knowledge of the American Jewish community is preferred.
Compensation:
NJDC offers a very competitive salary for this position, commensurate with experience. Benefits include full medical coverage, “section 125″ medical savings plan, and 401-k plan.
Contact:
If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@njdc.org or fax us at (202) 216-9061, Attention: Search Committee.
About NJDC:
The National Jewish Democratic Council is the trusted voice and resource for Democratic office holders, candidates and party organizations to better understand and engage with the Jewish community. NJDC mobilizes the Jewish community and convenes opinion leadership to support the Democratic promise for all Americans. NJDC looks to our Jewish tradition to guide us on the issues of social and economic justice, religious pluralism and the peace and security of the State of Israel that will be the hallmark of our work. NJDC believes that through our work in Democratic Party politics, we can ensure a better world for our children and grandchildren.

Temporary Legal Legislative Assistant Needed at Washington, DC Law Firm ASAP
One of Washington DC’s top law-firms is presently seeking a sharp college graduates with one year of experience working on Capitol Hill for a Legal/Legislative Assistant opportunity. Qualified candidates should have a minimum six months of Hill experience. This is a contract position starting January 11th, 2010 and qualified candidates are needed for several months. Applicants must be strong writers, able handle multiple projects simultaneously, have strong research and organizational skills and knowledge of the legislative process. Position also requires applicants to make runs from the law firm to The Hill on a daily basis. Firm works a seven hour work day and the hours will be 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.
Requirements Position requires strong leadership skills, policy background, superb analytic, written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of the legislative process. Candidates must also possess strong computer skill, ability to work full-time, and commitment to the position. Also must be available to interview immediately and start as early as Monday. The pay range is $14 – $17/hour based on experience. Please send your resume to Miana@legalplacemen ts.com for consideration. Thanks.

Relevant Work Experience:
Career Level: Entry Level
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Category: Political Polling/ Marketing Research
Location: US-Washington, DC

The Benenson Strategy Group (BSG), a Democratic political polling and market research firm, seeks to fill an entry-level analyst position in our Washington, DC office to begin immediately. This position represents a tremendous opportunity for a motivated individual to be part of a closely-knit research and consulting team that shapes the strategies of major Democratic political candidates, high-ranking elected officials, and advocacy organizations. Moreover, this opportunity is ideal for individuals who are eager to learn and apply the latest research and consulting methods to the political arena, while working in a dynamic, demanding and fast-paced environment.

BSG’s success is grounded in conducting strategic market research. Methodologies utilized range from message testing, positioning, benchmarking and tracking studies, to focus groups, in-depth interviews and customer satisfaction research.

An analyst at BSG participates in all phases of the research process. Initial responsibilities will include: conducting background research on candidates/issues/ companies, data entry, setting up reports and data tables, charts and graphs, and general support of senior office staff. An analyst who demonstrates responsibility, attention to detail, excellent critical thinking and writing skills, and a strong work ethic will be given progressive responsibilities including proposal writing, project design, assisting senior analysts in drafting reports and developing presentations for clients.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of previous work experience. Campaign or political experience is necessary, and previous experience in political polling or market research is preferred. To be considered you must be a motivated self-starter, well-organized, detail-oriented and able to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment handling multiple assignments with tight deadlines. Successful candidates will bring not only an outstanding work ethic, excellent oral and written communications skills, an ability to quickly integrate and apply learning from multiple sources, superior quantitative and strategic analytical abilities, but also an orientation towards innovative and creative thinking. This person will also be expected to contribute to a team-oriented environment.

Interested candidates please apply through the link below. Resumes that are emailed will not be accepted. No phone calls, please.
The link: www.bsgco.com/ dcanalyst
For further information about Benenson Strategy Group please visit our website: www.bsgco.com

The Future of Privacy Forum is seeking a legal, policy or technology fellow to join our think tank. You will be involved with leading edge work at the center of the privacy debates and will work on issues ranging from behavioral advertising and social media issues to the smart grid and identity management. Small stipend available. Ideal for a law grad deferring the start of law firm job. Significant responsibility on day one and a great opportunity to interact with senior figures in academia, government, corporations, advocacy groups and law firms. Must be ready to meet deadlines and be able to react rapidly to new issues and opportunities. For more information please visit the FPF website, www.futureofprivacy .org. Please send resumes to info@futureofprivac y.org.

http://www.advomati c.com/jobs

Advomatic is is an awesome place to work. You get a great salary, get to work on your own schedule (often from home), an excellent national health insurance plan, a bunch of great people to work with, awesome clients to work for, an internet phone andyour very own genuine Advomatic monogrammed auto mechanic work shirt! And sometimes we fly you to fun exotic places to hang out with us, and other Drupal developers from around the globe.
Strategist
Location: New York City
Hours: Full Time
Type: Employee
Department: Sales
Responsibilities:
The Strategist works directly with the Partners and the Strategy team to assist with sales and marketing of development, design and consulting services. This position includes overall sales strategizing – seeking new markets and monitoring existing relationships. This position is also responsible for management of consulting projects, both for communications strategy and site planning. The Strategist works closely with the Director of Development to assist with capacity planning. For communications strategy projects, the Strategist actively collaborates with others on the Strategy team.
• Finding sales leads through a variety of sources including open-source communities, RFP listing sites and email listservs, responding to all incoming, unsolicited sales leads.
• Communication with potential clients by email, phone and in-person meetings.
• Writing formal sales proposals for Drupal projects, including: requesting hourly estimates, or generating estimates when necessary, calculating budget estimates, and ongoing assessment and improvement of proposal documents, working closely with and involving internal technical team with sales opportunities.
• Acting as main client contact and project lead for assigned site planning projects.
• Completing deliverables for information architecture projects including, but not limited to: User Research & Discovery, Site Maps, Wireframes, Technical Specifications Documentation
• Assist with ongoing projects and existing online strategy contracts as requested.
• Developing and keep current an in-depth knowledge of non-profit market.
• Remain current on emerging technologies and useful tools and ideas for our clients.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited 4-year university or equivalent work experience
• Must live in the NYC area or be willing to relocate. Remote candidates will not be considered.
• Understanding of internet technology, web development processes, and information architecture.
• Two plus years of proven sales performance, with consistent record of closing bids, sales to non-profit organizations is plus.
• Sales of and familiarity with Drupal CMS system experience is desired.
• Previous software selling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic wireframing and user interface design a plus.
• Strong overall communications skills with the ability to make clear, compelling sales presentations.
• Attention to detail. When applying please start your cover letter/pitch with “Dear Advoteam,”
• A sense of humor.
Apply at http://www.advomati c.com/jobs/ apply

This is a great opportunity to get involved at the cutting edge of the New Media efforts in government, at an agency that the Washington Post called “the most forward thinking of the Obama Administration’s agencies to grasp Web 2.0.”

Internship description and contact information are below, and at http://www.fcc. gov/internships/ omd.html

FCC New Media Internship Description

Bureau/Office: Office of Managing Director – New Media Team

The FCC New Media internship is an unpaid work experience offering students a unique opportunity to work with the first-ever New Media Department established at the FCC, and to take part in the innovative experience of incorporating new technologies and social media into government. Since its inception in August of 2009, The FCC New Media team has launched an ambitious effort in online public participation in e-rulemaking, developed the 3rd largest twitter following in Government, and hailed comments from the Washington Post that “Julius Genachowski’ s FCC looks to be the most forward of the Obama Administration agencies to grasp Web 2.0.”

New Media Interns will work on a variety of tasks relating to the FCC’s internet presence as we begin the redesign of FCC.gov, continue to expand our use of social media, and facilitate discussion through use of interactive online tolls with both the public and FCC employees on our website. Interns will also be given the opportunity to develop strategy for use of the FCC’s social media platforms which consist of over 200,000 users, while managing development and operations of these tools. After becoming familiar with the operation at the FCC, interns will also be expected to create a project proposal inline with their interest and passion which they will complete during the course of their internship. The FCC New Media staff will help define and work with interns on the concept of their choice, and provide necessary support for execution of the project.

Internship Position: New Media Intern

Internship Period(s): Rolling basis

Major Duties and Responsibilites:
• Completes a variety of duties in support of the New Media Team
• Develops online strategy for use of social media networks
• Maintains and operates social media accounts
• Helps coordinate and run FCC blogging operations and online outreach
• Performs a full range of assignments and resolves a variety of non-recurring issues
• Researches and compiles data and information for inclusion in reports and documents
• Develops and executes a longer-term project proposal of their choice with the oversight and guidance of FCC New Media Team
Selection Criteria (Eligibility) :
• Academic background in Communications Technology, Mass Communications & Journalism or some background study in New Media preferable
• Full-time or part-time student in an accredited college/university
• GPA 3.0 or above
• Letter of recommendation from professor
• Skills in web development, video editing and shooting. coding, graphic design, etc. would be useful but are not required
Send Application to:
Gail Fridling
Ph: (202) 418-0147
E-mail: gail.fridling@ fcc.gov

Application Information:
Resumé, cover letter (including available start date, and available days and hours per week), copy of transcript, and letter of recommendation

Additional Information: Openings are for unpaid internships.
Application Deadline(s): Rolling basis

Write Your Career: A Seminar on Writing for Political and Government Staff

Presented by The Johns Hopkins University Master of Arts in Government and Masters of Arts in Writing programs and American Independent Writers

Saturday, January 30, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

JHU Bernstein-Offit Building
1717 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036