Chris Lyons’ Job Opportunity for February 16, 2010

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TITLE: Chief of Staff / Legislative Aide / Constituent Services Coordinator
STATUS: Non-Exempt; Start Feb 2010
SALARY: ~$30,000
LOCATION: Cambridge, MA
CONTACT: If interested send resume and statement of interest to cambridgecouncilor@ gmail.com
BACKGROUND
- Full-time Legislative Aide / Research Assistant / Constituent Services Coordinator / Volunteer Director to the City Councilor. Provides select administrative, clerical, legislative, and office support to the City Councilor. Effectively serves as Councilor’s Chief of Staff.
- This is an exciting opportunity to work with a City Councilor that is technology savvy, constituent focused, and part of the community building “Gov 2.0”.
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Constituent Services; Manage contacts and Voter Database
• Volunteer Coordination and Management;
• Research – Conducts Research on Issues, etc. Compiles briefing books for the Councilor. Assists with Legislative Research;
• Technology – Assists with keeping website up to date;
• Communication – Assists with drafting press releases, articles, position summaries, and etc. Assist with drafting correspondence and letters;
• Performs special projects as assigned by the Councilor.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Exceptionally well organized, with ability to multi-task, pay close attention to detail, follow through with requests, provide outstanding administrative support to the councilor, and work well in team environment; Ability to prioritize and complete a variety of work assignments within a timeframe;
• Ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate a capability for sound and independent judgment;
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
• Constituent Services experience preferred;
• Prompt and punctual; Good typing and computer skills, web savvy, and experience working with electronic devices such as blackberries and cell phones;
• Knowledge of Cambridge Municipality a strong plus.

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Bulldog Finance Group, a national fundraising firm for Democratic Candidates and Progressive Causes, seeks a highly motivated intern to assist the company’s CEO and senior management team. The responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
• Scheduling maintenance
• Letter/email writing
• Client and agency research
• Database management
Qualifications:
• Candidate must be at least a junior in college
• Proficient in communications and grammar
• Highly organized
• Hard working
• Available Tues-Thurs from 10am-3pm
This is a great position for near or recent college graduates interested in a career in politics or communications. Stipend and college credit is available. Interviews are taking place next Thurs and Fri at our offices (February 25th and 26th) in Dupont Circle. Email resumes to evan@bulldogfinance group.com if interested.
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Maryland: Finance Internship with Progressive Member of Congress Campaign

Progressive Member of Congress is seeking finance interns to work on her campaign for re-election.

Interns will work directly with Finance Director on call time management, event logistics, office management, data entry and other jobs assigned.

Qualifications:

We are looking for interns (undergrad or graduate students) who will commit to work 10-15 hours per week, hard working, reliable and trust worthy. This is a good opportunity to work with a great Member of Congress, a fantastic team and obtain a lot of experience.

Prior fundraising experience is helpful, but not a must.

Please submit your resume and references to: jeremiah@donnaedwar dsforcongress. com
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Subject: Top Tier Senate Race seeks Deputy Field Organizers

Overview:
A top tier senate race in the southeast is looking for deputy field organizers for the end of a petition collection drive.Â

It is an entry level position on the campaign that will expose you to the fundamentals of political and field organizing.Â You will learn how to target voters, communicate with community members, and manage volunteers.Â As a full member of the campaign you will be expected to work campaign hours.Â Lastly, the position ends at the end of March, but there will be chances for talented deputies to advance into full time organizing or other positions once the petition drive ends.

Responsibilities include:
Direct petition collecting
Data entry
Event staffing
Volunteer management

Requirements:
One year of campaign experience is preferred (but not necessary)
Reliable Transportation (car)
Be self-motivated and willing to work long hours (including nights and
weekends)
Positive attitude and disposition
To Apply:
Please email your resume and a brief cover letter to demcampaignjob@ gmail.com
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Sestak for Senate <sestakcampaign@ gmail.com> Feb 14 09:20AM -0800 ^

Opportunities are available for full-time press assistants in the
communications operation of Joe Sestak for Senate in Media, PA.

Prospects must be diligent, dedicated, and detail-oriented, with good
writing and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and work
under deadline pressure is required. Political or campaign experience,
particularly in communications, is a plus, but not a requirement.

To apply, e-mail a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to
sestakcampaign@ gmail.com.

Sent: Fri Feb 12 11:52:33 2010
Subject: Rep Capps’ office press secretary opening
PRESS SECRETARY – Progressive West Coast Congresswoman has an opening for an aggressive, media savvy press secretary. Applicants should have great writing skills, experience working with local and national media, and the ability to devise and implement effective communication strategies. Minorities and women encouraged to apply. CA background a plus but not mandatory. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume and writing samples to pressopening2010@ gmail.com.

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LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT OPENING: Progressive Northeast Democrat is seeking a Legislative Assistant to handle a number of domestic policy issues, including consumer protection, energy, environment and homeland security. Successful candidate must possess knowledge base to produce and advance legislative proposals. Prior hill experience is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to be a team player are important. New England connections are a plus. Applicants should email their resume, cover letter, and writing sample to newenglanddem@ gmail.com.

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Sent: Thu Feb 11 15:16:15 2010
Subject: Staff Assistant Opening
Staff Assistant – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon seeks a staff assistant for his Washington, DC, office. Duties include routing phone calls, welcoming visitors, scheduling tours, some letter writing, and a variety of administrative tasks. Qualified applicants should be professional, polite and organized. Tennessee ties are a plus. Submit resume and cover letter to tenn06jobs@gmail. com with “Staff Assistant Opening” in the subject line. No calls or drop-ins please.
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Summer internship opportunities are available in the office of Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY). In addition to assisting front office staff with general administrative duties, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with legislative staff on researching new legislation, drafting constituent correspondence, as well as various other projects. Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills, be detail oriented, organized, dependable, able to multi-task, and have a positive attitude.

New York ties are preferred but not required. Summer internships are broken down into two sessions, the first from May 24-July 2 and the second from July 6-August 13. If interested, send a resume, cover letter (including preferred session), and short writing sample to NY18Internship@ mail.house. gov.

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Democratic GAIN is holding a workshop on how to construct your resume and give you tips to landing that perfect “political” job.
When: Friday, February 19th, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Where: GAIN Office
1850 M Street NW
Suite 1100
Washington, District of Columbia
This workshop is perfect for folks that want to make sure their resume is making the most impact and who want to make sure they are doing all they can do to get and stay employed in a political career.
In this workshop, we cover:
• Building your political resume to make sure it gets noticed
• The Art of the Cover letter and Writing Samples
• Interview Tips
• Networking Advice – how to build and use your network
It is a very informal discussion format that ends with individuals getting one-on-one time with experts to go over their resumes individually and answer any personal career questions.
Please be sure to register online; space is limited
Only $10 for non-dues-paying members and HALF PRICE for dues-paying members of GAIN.

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***Democratic Consulting Firm, STONES’ PHONES, Seeks Assistant Account Executive in Washington, DC Office***

Overall position:
The Assistant Account Executive position incorporates a number of responsibilities for Stones’ Phones, a leading Democratic consulting firm based in Washington, DC. Duties include, but are not limited to: assisting account executives with client work, researching information on races and organizations, keeping track of communication with clients, and assisting account executives on various projects.

Particular experience:
The ideal candidate will have experience working with a campaign or political organization. Candidate must be detail-oriented, a great writer, have strong interpersonal skills, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and have familiarity with Word, Excel, and Outlook. A working knowledge of voter files and targeting voters is preferred, but not required.

Personal characteristics:
The model candidate will bring enthusiasm for Democratic politics and an eagerness to learn more about political campaigns and consulting. Candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that at times is highly stressful. Candidate should be ready and able to work on whatever comes his or her way, including making phone calls, running errands, doing research, all while paying attention to detail.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Please send resume and one page writing sample to:
Michelle Gajewski
michelleg@stonespho nes.com
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**Stones’ Phones Seeks Full and Part Time Interns IMMEDIATELY in Washington, DC Office**

Job Description: Intern

Overall position:
Stones’ Phones is a leading Democratic consulting firm based in Washington, DC with clients at all levels of government and leading progressive causes and organized labor. An intern’s duties include, but are not limited to: assisting account executives with client work; researching candidates, races, and organizations; keeping track of communication with various clients; database management; and script writing.

Particular experience:
The ideal candidate will have some experience working with a campaign or political organization, or have related coursework. Candidate must be a good writer, have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, a sense of humor, and familiarity with Word, Excel, and Outlook is a must.

Personal characteristics:
The model candidate will bring enthusiasm for Democratic politics and an eagerness to learn more about political campaigns and consulting. This is the perfect environment to see politics from the inside. Candidate must be comfortable working in an environment that is at times faced-paced, and at others more laid-back. Candidate should be willing to work on whatever comes his or her way, including making phone calls, running errands, doing research, all while paying close attention to detail.

Stipend possible.

Please send resume, cover letter, and a one page writing sample to:
Michelle Gajewski
michelleg@stonespho nes.com
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Fairfax County Democratic race looking for paid canvassers to push us over the finish line, starting immediately. Want to make a difference in 2010? Join us now. Must have independent transportation. Email resume to demcampaign@ gmail.com.
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Want to see all Americans Go Solar? Join us! Growing Energy Trade Association Seeks Regulatory Expert.
Organization Description
Established in 1974, the Solar Energy Industries Association is the national trade association of the solar energy industry. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works to make solar energy a mainstream and significant energy source by expanding markets, strengthening the industry, and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy. SEIA has 24 full-time staff and supports a rotating intern program.
Position Description
The Regulatory Affairs Assistant is an important member of SEIA’s Government Affairs team. The Assistant plays a key role in crafting and implementing SEIA’s regulatory strategy, particularly with respect to transmission policy and energy development on public lands.
The Regulatory Affairs Assistant:
• Develops and maintains relationships with Executive Branch staff, coalition partners, grassroots organizations, etc.
• Collaborates with the Manager of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs, other Government Affairs staff, and SEIA members to formulate industry policy positions.
• Produces written materials (reports, memos, fact sheets) in support of SEIA’s advocacy efforts.
• Communicates with the SEIA membership, organizes working group activities, etc.
• Attends meetings, agency briefings, etc. on behalf of the Association and provides a summary and analysis of the proceedings to the appropriate staff.
• Writes content for the Member newsletter and SEIA website.
• Supports the conferences and tradeshows SEIA organizes through content generation, speaker identification and on-site staffing of the conferences.
The Regulatory Affairs Assistant reports to the Vice President for Government Affairs.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in a government, energy, or environmental field and demonstrated experience in the electric utility sector, knowledge of transmission policy, and/or experience working on public lands issues. Prior experience working for a federal agency or regulatory entity (BLM, FWS, FERC) is highly desirable.
The ability to synthesize and disseminate information in a timely fashion is crucial. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Candidates should be familiar with federal legislative and regulatory processes. A strong work ethic and cheerful customer service attitude are key. The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and computer literacy (online research, familiarity with Word, Excel, etc.) are expected.
Education
A bachelor’s degree is required; graduate degree preferred.
To Apply
Submit a cover letter, résumé, and brief writing sample to Susan Miller at jobs@seia.org. Include job number 2010-2 in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Direct applicants only; no search or placement firms. Learn more about SEIA at www.seia.org.

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This is a great opportunity to gain significant and substantive experience in Maryland local politics and to make contacts in the DC area. If interested, please send an email to info@williams4deleg ate.com with your resume and the position that interests you.
Maryland House of Delegates Campaign positions
Campaign Manager: day to day management of candidate and campaign staff; implementing of campaign plan; management of all databases for the campaign; working with and recruiting campaign consultants; maintaining campaign budget and drafting finance plan; representing campaign in community when needed; salary negotiable
Finance Intern: Responsible for assisting the candidate’s fundraising efforts by conducting critical donor research, call time management; finance database management, assistance with fundraising events and other finance related projects as assigned.; familiarity with NGP preferred but not required.

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Activist IT position at Doctors for America

Doctors for America, a grassroots, non-profit advocacy organization that utilizes on on-line organizing tools to mobilize physicians in favor health care reform, is looking for a three month, temporary IT whiz to help us with pending website redesign, creation of custom CMS, web tool design and update and database management. Must be available full time starting March 1st. The right candidate could become fulltime, full benefits in June.

Ideal applicant would have experience developing websites with custom CMSs; 2-3 years experience with PHP development, mysql databasing, javascript; 2-3 years experience with javascript, HTML, css; prefer experience with AJAX based development and highly prefer experience with development of tools for advocacy groups. Campaign IT experience and familiarity with non-traditional work schedules a plus.

Responsibilities:

* Creation of a custom site CMS for
- addition and management of content
- tracking of member activities
- integration of online advocacy tools (petitions, donations, etc.)

* Porting of existing online infrastructure
- import of existing pages into CMS
- import of numerous mysql databases containing user information and activities

* Development of online advocacy tools
- creation of online tools for calling congress, writing Letters to the editor, fundraising, story banking, creating petitions, etc.

- emphasis on streamlined user experience, customizable tools and analyzable aggregate data

* Development of campaign management infrastructure
- create a shared campaign management system for collaborative campaign execution by a dispersed field team
- such a system would track progress towards individual and regional goals
- provide realtime feedback on campaign progress to organizers and participants
Compensation: $4,000 per month.

To apply: Email resume and at least two links to your online work to: drsforamerica. resumes@gmail. com.
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Online Community Organizer – Standing on the Side of Love Campaign
Feb 12 04:28PM -0800 ^

The Standing on the Side of Love campaign is looking to fill the
position of Online Community Organizer. The job description is below.
To apply, email your resume, cover letter and two references’ contact
info to love@uua.org.

They’re hiring for this position as quickly as possible so interviews
will be conducted on a rolling basis..
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(Online listing here: http://www.standing onthesideoflove. org/blog/ hiring-online- community- organizer/)

Standing on the Side of Love is a program of the Unitarian
Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA).
Posted: February 4, 2010
Position Title: Online Community Organizer – Standing on the Side of
Love Campaign
Staff Group: Advocacy and Witness
Reports To: Campaign Manager
Location: Washington, D.C.
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $32,000/year (no benefits)

This is a temporary position currently funded through June 30th, 2010,
with the possibility of becoming a regular position pending funding.

Basic Purpose: To assist in implementing the Standing on the Side of
Love Campaign, an intensive initiative to raise Unitarian
Universalism’ s voice and exercise influence in the public square on
issues related to identity based exclusion, oppression and violence.
This position will have a primary focus on online organizing and the
use of new media.

Description:

You will refine and execute the campaign’s organizing and
communications strategy in social media platforms like Facebook,
MySpace, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and in blogs with the aim to promote
the Standing on the Side of Love campaign, recruit new online and on-
the-ground activists, and affect the discourse on identity-based
oppression.

Your work in online social networks goes beyond marketing — you invest
time and energy in implementing organizing strategies, building
relationships, empowering influencers, and getting measurable results.
You are someone who enjoys a creative challenge and a campaign tempo,
thinks outside the box, has exceptional writing chops, and you’re
willing to do what needs to be done, from top-level strategizing to
cutting and pasting and plugging away.

Responsibilities:

1. Promote and distribute campaign messages, resources, and
initiatives through campaign-specific online channels (facebook,
email, twitter, blogs, youtube, phone, etc).
2. Use online tools to facilitate offline events: community meet-ups,
advocacy actions and media events.
3. Monitor and track the spread and adaptation of campaign initiatives
through grassroots and new-media.
4. Stay up to date on the latest social media tools, applications and
features
5. Train and support UU staff and UU activist leaders in using the new
media tools developed by the campaign.
6. Build relationships with key online influencers, online and on the
phone as needed
7. Contribute content and personality to a dynamic and engaging
campaign web presence.
8. Document campaign activities, ensuring that successes are tracked
and documented and shortcomings are not overlooked.
9. Be prepared to respond rapidly to breaking news to help shape the
public discourse, in coordination with the UUA communications and
advocacy & witness departments.
10. Travel, as needed, to UU gatherings and campaign events.
11. Provide administrative support to the campaign when needed.
12. Talk with many people, continuously communicating campaign
messaging and harvesting constructive feedback on campaign
initiatives.
13. Maintain a sense of urgency and consistently energize the
campaign.
14. Act as directed by the campaign manager

To apply, email your resume, cover letter and two references’ contact
info to love@uua.org.

Grassroots Campaign Manager, Lance Armstrong Foundation (Austin, TX)
Feb 12 01:46PM -0500 ^

Hey everyone,

Here’s a great opportunity with a great organization I’ve been working with
for the last several months. They need a talented campaign manager to
leverage their powerful LIVESTRONG brand into a global movement to fight
cancer. Please see below for more detail (and feel free to contact me with
questions).. ..

thanks,
Andre

Grassroots Campaign Manager

*SUMMARY: * At LIVESTRONG, we fight for the more than 28 million people
around the world living with cancer today. There can be—and should be—life
after cancer for more people. That’s why we kick in at the moment of
diagnosis, giving people the resources and support they need to fight cancer
head-on. We find innovative ways to raise awareness, fund research and end
the stigma that many cancer survivors face. We connect people and
communities to drive social change, and we call for state, national and
world leaders to help fight this disease. Anyone, anywhere can join our
fight against cancer. Join us at LIVESTRONG.org.

The Grassroots Campaign Manager will be responsible for managing LIVESTRONG’s
major global advocacy campaign. The Campaign Manager’s principal focus will
be building a large global grassroots movement to take meaningful action on
cancer issues using innovative online mobilization strategies combined with
an offline organizing strategy.

*ROLE QUALIFICATIONS* :

- At least 3 years campaign experience in a leading advocacy organization
or major political campaign, including a strong track record in online
organizing.
- Sophisticated understanding of global politics and/or demonstrated
campaign experience at the international level.
- Sharp political instincts and political communication skills
- Knowledge or experience with cancer issues and/or other public health
issues
- Proven track record of successfully engaging diverse constituencies in
issues and action over time
- Innovative thinking with an ability to translate visionary ideas into
executable strategies
- Message savvy, with an ability to create compelling online and offline
communications that inspire people to act
- Experience with SMS/mobile campaigns and ability to integrate them into
an overall grassroots global campaign strategy
- Cross functional orientation with appreciation for and ability to
operate across disciplines to meet a goal
- Exceptional relationship building skills, with an ability to establish
rapport and credibility quickly
- Proven project management skills with an ability to develop and execute
comprehensive work plans
- Persuasive communication skills (verbal and written)
- Detail oriented with strong analytical ability

*POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: *

- Develop, execute and manage the grassroots campaign plan and calendar
- Build and maintain robust online and offline campaigns for advocates to
engage and to maintain connection with the LIVESTRONG movement
- Serve as project manager for the grassroots campaign process working
with all stakeholders to manage timelines and deliverables
- Scope and develop plan and concept for online community platform
- Continuously seek ways to build community to connect grassroots
leaders, NGO’s, and others to maximize engagement over time
- Report on metrics for measuring the success of the movement
- Craft and write email campaigns to motivate people to action
- Coordinate communication and involvement with the Mission, Development,
and Advocacy & Engagement teams to have integrated campaigns that support
organizational strategic objectives
- Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional,
service-oriented manner with all colleagues

*TRAVEL*: This position will include 10-20% travel.

*EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:*

- At least 3 years campaign experience in a leading advocacy organization
or major political campaign, including a strong track record in online
organizing.
- Knowledge of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors with an awareness
of, and a genuine interest in, supporting the LIVESTRONG mission
- Comfort working with technology providers and experience using content
management systems and CRM tools
- Proven excellence in interpersonal relationship skills and oral and
written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
- Multilingual and multicultural background a plus

*COMPENSATION: * Position is full-time with complete benefits package.

*PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; lift weight up to
20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to
adjust focus.

*TO APPLY: * Please submit an online application available at:
https://home. eease.com/ recruit/? id=477713

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AVODAH Executive Director
Feb 12 05:06PM -0500 ^

AVODAH’s year-long, full-time service program operates in four U.S. cities
(NY, New Orleans, DC, Chicago) and together with American Jewish World
Service, AVODAH also supports an emergent network of thousands of young Jews
in their 20s and 30s interested in integrating their work on social issues
with their Jewish lives.

———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Ilanit Gerblich Kalir <ilanit@avodah. net>
Date: Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 4:44 PM

Dear Alumni,

As you know, after thirteen years of tremendous growth and achievement,
David is moving from his position at AVODAH.

We are now looking for someone who has a passion for the integration of
Jewish life and social change to lead the organization through its next
phase of growth. We would love your help in finding this person by sending
out the job description far and wide.

A full position description is at
*www.on-ramps. com/jobs/ 493*<http://www.on- ramps.com/ jobs/493>.

*POSITION:* *Executive Director at AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps*

*LOCATION:* New York, NY

*ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: * AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps strengthens the
Jewish community’s fight against the causes and effects of poverty in the
United States. We do this by engaging participants in service and community
building that inspires them to become lifelong agents for social change
whose work for justice is rooted in and nourished by Jewish values.

*ABOUT THE POSITION:*
This is an exciting opportunity to lead AVODAH into the next phase of its
growth, ensuring its effectiveness, relevance, and vitality.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

- Define and communicate organizational and program strategy, working
with the Board to set vision and execute existing strategic plan.
- Manage the organization’ s overall operations, including direct
supervision of senior staff and oversight of the organization’ s staff of 20
employees.
- Oversee the organization’ s development activities, partnering with the
Board and fundraising staff to increase both donor support and engagement.
- Build relationships and manage alliances with partner organizations and
individuals central to the implementation of AVODAH’s mission, leading the
organization’ s growth from 60 to 100 corps members in the one-year program.
- Institutionalize the current success of the organization as it
transitions from a highly entrepreneurial founder-led culture into its next
phase of its growth.
- Oversee the development and implementation of the organization’ s
programs, and lead evaluation and assessment of those programs.
- Ensure fiscal responsibility, overseeing annual budget process and
holding staff accountable to financial targets.
- Act as liaison between AVODAH and other service organizations,
participating in broader field building activities.
- Serve as the organization’ s chief spokesperson and advocate.

*CANDIDATE_REQUIREM ENTS:*

- Deep personal commitment to the integration of social change and Jewish
life.
- Demonstrated achievement leading teams, with a track record of managing
staff to ambitious goals, ideally in a multi-site setting.
- Strong fundraising skills or track record of revenue generation, with a
deep understanding of the development process and proven success meeting and
exceeding revenue targets.
- Ability to relate to AVODAH’s core audience of young Jews ages 20-30.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to think strategically, drive analysis, and solve problems
creatively and effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to cultivate and
nurture relationships with myriad, diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to travel as needed, currently estimated at roughly 10%.

The ideal candidate will be located in New York, NY.

*COMPENSATION: *
Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.

To apply for this position, visit: http://www.on- ramps.com/ jobs/493

*On-Ramps*
30 West 26th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10010

t: 212 924 3434
f: 212 924 3444
info@on-ramps. com

Operations Manager wanted for New Partners Consulting
Feb 12 01:53PM -0800 ^

New Partners Consulting, Inc, a political consulting firm is seeking a
highly motivated Operations Manager. This position will plan, direct,
or coordinate the operations of the company. Duties and
responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily
operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but
are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one
functional area of management or administration, such as personnel,
purchasing, or administrative services.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing the
organizations HR, helping and creating organizational and program
budgets in collaboration with the Partners the bookkeeper and the
CPA.

Responsibilities:
• Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support
of organizations mission — specifically, support better management
reporting, information flow and management, business process and
organizational planning.
• Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support
Services (HR, IT and AR/AP), through improvements to each function as
well as coordination and communication between support and business
functions.
• Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an
initiative geared toward operational excellence.
• Oversee overall operations management, planning, systems and
controls.
• Management of agency budget in coordination with the Partners and
bookkeeper.
• Management of individual program budgets.
• Payroll management, including tabulation of accrued employee
benefits.
• Reimbursement management for firm expenses.
• Organization of fiscal documents.
• Regular meetings with Partners around fiscal planning.

Responsibilities by Function

• Financial Management.
• Oversee budget process.
• Produce weekly financial documents for partners.
• Managing subcontractor contracts and reimbursement requests.
• Administering payroll and employee benefits and organizational
insurance.
• Ensure that Accounting Department requests are resolved and
communicated in a timely manner to internal and external parties.
• Prepare annual audit and be a liaison with all outside vendors.

Organizational Effectiveness
• Manage office functions including everything from utilities to real
estate to kitchen
• Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services
through improvements to each function (HR, IT, Finance) as well as
coordination and communication between functions.
• Contribute to short and long-term organizational planning and
strategy as a member of the management team

Qualifications
• At least 3 years experience in Organizational Management, political
experience a plus
• Strong background and work experience in Finance
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in excel, word, outlook,
and access
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and
operations management implementing best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and
major projects or initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management
style.
• Budget development and oversight experience
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
and a diverse workplace
• Excels at operating in an fast pace, community environment
• Excellent people manager, open to direction and +Collaborative work
style and commitment to get the job done
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the
organization.
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view
• Persuasive with details and facts
• Delegate responsibilities effectively
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment

To Apply
• Please send resume, cover letter and references to
info@newpartners. com. No calls please.

Office Manager/Alliance for Climate Protection
Feb 12 09:48AM -0800 ^

ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION

JOB DESCRIPTION: OFFICE MANAGER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Alliance for Climate Protection was founded in 2006 by Nobel
Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore. With more than five
million members worldwide, the Alliance is a unique non-profit, non-
partisan organization that is committed to educating the global
community about the urgency of implementing comprehensive solutions to
the climate crisis.

The Office Manager will provide front desk coverage and general office
support for the Alliance for Climate Protection. This position
reports to the Director of Human Resources and Administration.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Answer and direct all incoming calls on a multi-line phone system
Serve as primary liaison with Building Management and other outside
vendors and service providers
Notify Building Security of any visitors and greet each as they arrive
in the ACP office
Prepare shipments and mailings (USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc) and maintain/
order all supplies for entire office
Manage ACP Commuter Transit Program
Process and distribute mail on daily basis
Assist with office upkeep for the kitchen, conference rooms, and
storage areas
Perform a wide variety of administrative duties, and assist with a
special projects as required

SPECIFIC TYPES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Proficient in MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
Detail oriented and ability to multi-task
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Professional interpersonal and telephone manners
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

If interested, please send cover letter, resume, and three references
to resumes@climateprot ect.org.

The Alliance for Climate Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual
orientation, disability or any other category prohibited by local,
state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of
employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer,
demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities
and termination.

[JOB] Assistant Account Exec: Stones’ Phones
Feb 12 08:54AM -0800 ^

***Democratic Consulting Firm, STONES’ PHONES, Seeks Assistant Account
Executive in Washington, DC Office***

Overall position:
The Assistant Account Executive position incorporates a number of
responsibilities for Stones’ Phones, a leading Democratic consulting
firm based in Washington, DC. Duties include, but are not limited to:
assisting account executives with client work, researching information
on races and organizations, keeping track of communication with
clients, and assisting account executives on various projects.

Particular experience:
The ideal candidate will have experience working with a campaign or
political organization. Candidate must be detail-oriented, a great
writer, have strong interpersonal skills, handle multiple tasks
simultaneously and have familiarity with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
A working knowledge of voter files and targeting voters is preferred,
but not required.

Personal characteristics:
The model candidate will bring enthusiasm for Democratic politics and
an eagerness to learn more about political campaigns and consulting.
Candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that
at times is highly stressful. Candidate should be ready and able to
work on whatever comes his or her way, including making phone calls,
running errands, doing research, all while paying attention to detail.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Please send resume and one page writing sample to:
Michelle Gajewski
michelleg@stonespho nes.com

New Partners Consulting is Seeking Research Interns
Feb 12 11:12AM -0500 ^

*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 research departments at 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 for more
information on the firm.

Candidates for all this 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 with “Research Department Internship
Application” in the subject line.

*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

Friends:

Our firm, ML Strategies, is seeking an outstanding Legislative
Assistant.

Responsibilities will include monitoring hearings and writing concise
summaries for various clients; conducting research on legislative and
regulatory issues of interest to clients; scheduling and attending
meetings on the Hill; and general office functions as needed.

Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented
environment. They should possess outstanding interpersonal, writing,
and research skills.

Issues will include, but are not limited to, energy, telecommunications,
technology, and financial services.

Hill experience is strongly preferred. This is an ideal job for
individuals who have served in junior Hill positions and are seeking
exciting opportunities in the private sector.

Please direct resumes to me. Thanks for your kind consideration.

Best,

Jeremy

Jeremy Rabinovitz | Senior Executive Vice President ML Strategies, LLC
701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 900 | Washington, DC 20004
Direct: (202) 434-7443 | Fax: (202) 434-7400
E-mail:

JRabinovitz@mlstrategies.com
Web: www.mlstrategies.com<http://www.mlstrategies.com/>

ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION

JOB DESCRIPTION: OFFICE MANAGER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Alliance for Climate Protection was founded in 2006 by Nobel Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore. With more than five million members worldwide, the Alliance is a unique non-profit, non-partisan organization that is committed to educating the global community about the urgency of implementing comprehensive solutions to the climate crisis.

The Office Manager will provide front desk coverage and general office support for the Alliance for Climate Protection. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and Administration.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Answer and direct all incoming calls on a multi-line phone system
• Serve as primary liaison with Building Management and other outside vendors and service providers
• Notify Building Security of any visitors and greet each as they arrive in the ACP office
• Prepare shipments and mailings (USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc) and maintain/order all supplies for entire office
• Manage ACP Commuter Transit Program
• Process and distribute mail on daily basis
• Assist with office upkeep for the kitchen, conference rooms, and storage areas
• Perform a wide variety of administrative duties, and assist with a special projects as required

SPECIFIC TYPES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional Outstanding interpersonal and telephone manners
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

If interested, please send cover letter, resume, and three references to resumes@climateprotect.org.

Executive Assistant/Project Administrator, Crystal City – $45,000 +++ Prestigious international consulting firm is seeking a talented, high-energy assistant to support a top executive and two managers who travel constantly. Strong experience handling travel arrangements and scheduling required, as well as proficiency in MS Office for doing complex Excel and PowerPoint presentations. Degree and 2-3 years of executive level support needed, with proven ability to thrive in a high-intensity, business-focused environment, often working independently. Outstanding stability, benefits, and career growth possible for the right person. Salary $45K-$50K depending on background. Call or email Clare today to be considered immediately.

Prestigious Government Relations office of Fortune 500 Company in DC needs top-notch Receptionist for their front desk. Applicants must love Receptionist work, because the phones are tremendously important. Must have the ability and aptitude to memorize VIP’s and other important callers, take accurate messages, and be extremely proactive in assisting the Office Manager and other AA’s who need help. Need to be able to assist in full range of AA duties, including travel and meeting arrangements, preparation of reports, correspondence and spreadsheets, and overseeing supplies and vendor contacts. Degree and 2+ years of impressive office background preferred (with strong tenure), and must also be able to pass stringent background check. This impressive company offers excellent stability and benefits, including paid parking and a pension plan. Please send resumes to clare.edwards@trakservices.com, refer to job #7797908.

Best,

Clare Edwards
TRAK Services I 1776 “Eye” Street NW, Ste 575 I Washington , DC 20006
tel 202.466.8850 I dir 202.261.2489 I fax 202.296.6120 I www.trakcompanies.com
clare.edwards@trakservices.com

From: Eubank, Julie
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:16 PM
To: Manatos, Tom; Bauleke, Howard
Subject: Staff Assistant Opening
Staff Assistant – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon seeks a staff assistant for his Washington, DC, office. Duties include routing phone calls, welcoming visitors, scheduling tours, some letter writing, and a variety of administrative tasks. Qualified applicants should be professional, polite and organized. Tennessee ties are a plus. Submit resume and cover letter to tenn06jobs@gmail.com with “Staff Assistant Opening” in the subject line. No calls or drop-ins please.

I was asked by some former staff of Congressman Murtha to share this link with everyone: http://www.murtha. org/node/ 1 It is a web form where people can write to express their words to honor and express the life and service of Congressman Murtha. I would urge everyone to visit and share your feelings at this time with the Murtha family, friends, and supporters.

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The Bennet for Colorado (U.S. Senate) campaign is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Research Director. We have a great, dynamic team here and we’re looking to add someone who is willing to fully invest themselves in electing Michael Bennet to the United States Senate.

Key Responsibilities:

Working in concert with the Research Director and other senior staff to execute a comprehensive research program for the campaign.

Conducting online database (i.e. Lexis-Nexis) , policy, campaign finance, public record, and legislative research.

Preparing, authoring and editing research documents in concert with research staff.

Assisting with prep for public appearances, debates and events.

Assist with the campaign’s rapid response efforts.

Key Qualifications:

POLITICAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED, as is a strong work ethic and commitment to success.

Outstanding written communication and analytical skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to work well under pressure, be detail oriented and meet deadlines.

Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively.

Strong working knowledge of Lexis Nexis, experience using federal and state campaign finance and public records websites, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint).

The Deputy Research Director will report to the Research Director, and should be willing to relocate to campaign headquarters in Denver.

To apply please send your resume, references (at least 2, preferably 3) and two writing samples to mike@bennetforcolor ado.com

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Finance Director
Nationally targeted race in Minnesota seeks a Finance Director to oversee the day-to-day finance operations and will report to the campaign manager. The Finance Director will work directly with the candidate and the position will include limited travel. Successful applicants for the position of Finance Director should be prepared to develop and implement aggressive fundraising goals and strategies through: events, house parties, direct mail, phone, PAC, online solicitation, targeted donor lists for candidate calls, and other more innovative methods.

Duties:
• Organize Finance Plan including call time, collection activities, and donor outreach
• Conduct call time with candidate
• Oversee the planning of fundraising events
• Update and maintain donor database
• Track financial commitments to the campaign

Qualifications:
• 1 to 3 election cycles in a finance position
• Proficient with NGP database or any CRM
If interested, please send your resume and references to: mncongressionalcamp aign@gmail. com

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The North Carolina Justice Center is the state’s leading research and advocacy organization dedicated to transforming North Carolina’s prosperity into opportunity for all. Our fifty person staff includes litigators, lobbyists, researchers, community educators, and communication specialists who work across a broad range of issues that impact the lives of poor and working families.
The Budget and Tax Center (BTC), a special project of the NC Justice Center, is the state’s leading source for information on how fiscal and economic policies shape the opportunities available to working families. Because of its long-standing reputation for credible analysis and well-researched proposals, a wide range of organizations and leaders turn to the BTC for leadership in setting the NC policy agenda. The BTC informs and affects public policy decisions by producing credible and timely reports and providing expert guidance to the media, advocates, policy makers, and the public.
BTC is seeking a Public Policy Analyst to join its team of experts working to help North Carolina overcome unprecedented economic and fiscal challenges. This position will focus on general economic and fiscal analysis with special attention to workforce and economic development. Responsibilities include conducting research, writing policy reports, making public presentations, and representing the BTC in collaborative efforts.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a desire to conduct research with the goal of promoting public policy decisions that address the needs of low income communities. Candidates must also have a strong interest and experience analyzing economic and fiscal policy issues; an advanced degree or commensurate years of work experience in public policy or related field; excellent quantitative analysis skills, including advanced competency in Excel; superior written, and oral communication skills, as well as effective presentation skills, and prefer working in a team environment. Two or more years of post-graduate experience in an applied research or public policy setting is preferred.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits and leave package available for this Raleigh-based position.
To apply, send resume, cover letter and references with “Policy Analyst” in the subject line to: hr@ncjustice. org. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. The Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN STAFF NEEDED
________________________________________

POSITION: FINANCE ASSISTANT / CAMPAIGN FINANCE STAFFER

LOCATION: PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: MARCH 2010 – NOVEMBER 2010

Joe Fernandez for Attorney General is a highly competitive statewide race for the first open Attorney General seat in Rhode Island in 8 years. With a late primary on September 14, 2010 and a quick turn around to a November 2, 2010 general election, this position will be a great opportunity to gain significant and diverse finance and general campaign experience.

The campaign is looking for well-organized, self-motivated, and hard-working applicants. Those that apply should be ready to work long hours, but expect exposure to multiple facets of the operation, as an integral member of a small team.

Specific responsibilities include: Traveling and working directly with the candidate, managing call time, organizing and coordinating events, organizing and working directly with donors, compiling data and managing the fundraising database, and implementing strategic finance plans. Applicants must have a strong desire to work in the intense environment of a political campaign.

Applicants for this Position…

? Must have excellent communication skills;
? Must be able to write clearly and concisely;
? Must be able to balance and prioritize multiple projects;
? Must have proven organizational skills
? Must know Microsoft word and excel and be able to perform mail merges
? Should have a keen attention to detail
? Should be personable and enjoy working with others;
? Should be comfortable communicating on the telephone;
? Should be an excellent problem solver

NGP and database experience preferred but not required. No previous campaign experience required. A positive attitude, willingness to learn and be part of a team is a must.

Salary is commensurate with experience

To apply, e-mail resume and three references to:

Daniel Greeley at: financeasstricampai gn@gmail. com

Joe Fernandez for Attorney General
P.O. Box 603047
Providence RI, 02906
401.533.1430

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Internship, Reform Immigration FOR America Campaign
Feb 09 12:27PM -0800

Idealist listing: http://www.idealist .org/if/i/ en/av/Internship /148624-197

Keywords: immigration, progressive, email, web, list-building,
coalition, organizing, technology, online
Location: 1536 U St, Washington, DC 20009
Hours and duration: Jan-June 2010, full-time
Salary: $500/month travel stipend

Position overview: We are seeking 1-2 interns to start in mid-
January. The ideal candidate will be a fast learner with a passion
for furthering the cause of immigration reform. Previous experience
working with coalitions and distributed teams successfully is a plus.
The intern will report directly to the RI4A Online Communications
Director. This position will be housed at the Center for Community
Change offices on U Street in Washington, DC.

Specific Responsibilities:

* Personally reply to constituents responding to our SMS and email
messaging
* Analyze internal metrics and create weekly data reports
* Work with the RI4A web team to maximize the campaign’s reach
online
o including website traffic, blog coverage, social network
reach, etc.

What you’ll learn:

* The latest in cutting-edge online organizing techniques,
working with one of the hottest political issues in 2010
* How to work with a diverse and mutli-lingual community, much of
which can’t be reached by traditional outreach efforts
* Rapid design, development, and execution of complex SMS and
email campaigns
* Communication in a interdependent environment with field,
legislative, and communications staff
* Key technologies that campaigns and non-profits are looking for
experts in

We are looking for someone who
is:

* At ease with technology.
* Skilled at data collection and analysis, proficient with
Microsoft Excel
* Knows basic HTML, CSS and image manipulation.
* Able to keep pace with a fast-moving campaign, able to respond
to events as they happen, and maintain attention to detail, all while
keeping the big picture in mind.
* Committed to the passage of just and humane immigration policy.

We prefer someone who is also:

* Able to write compelling email copy, with an understanding of
what makes some emails more effective at generating action than
others.
* Is able to code HTML, CSS or MySQL
* Familiar with Democracy in Action or similar program (Blue State
Digital, Convio, Capitol Advantage, Get Active, etc)
* Familiar with best practices in list segmentation, message
personalization, and email response tracking.
* Familiar with online organizing practices, including social
network and blogger outreach.
* Experience with Google Analytics, particularly as it applies to
tracking ad campaigns
* Familiarity with online advertising, including blogads,
traditional banner advertising, and search engine marketing.
* Able to speak and write Spanish.

About the Campaign: The campaign to Reform Immigration for America
(RI4A) is a large coalition of local and national organizations that
has come together to encourage Congress to pass comprehensive humane
immigration reform. The campaign is working on multiple fronts –
generating policy recommendations, reaching potential supporters
through a coordinated on- and offline field campaign, and raising
issue visibility in the media.

A critical piece of the effort is building a large email and mobile
list of supporters that can be mobilized on a moment’s notice to
support the passage of good immigration policies. The anti-immigration
movement has been organizing their base for years, and recently
mobilized over a million supporters to help pass damaging and inhumane
anti-immigration policies. In order to win the passage of just and
humane immigration reform, we must organize supporters in a
coordinated way, both on and offline, to ensure that the progressive
viewpoint is heard loud and clear on Capitol Hill.

To apply: Send an email to hiring@fissionstrat egy.com with ‘RI4A
Intern’ in the subject line. Please attach your resume. Women, people
of color, members of the LGBTQ community and others are strongly
encouraged to apply.

INTERNSHIP: social networking internship position, Avaaz.org (anywhere)
Feb 09 12:48PM -0500 ^

Avaaz.org is looking to expand its social networking team by taking on
interns to assist with coordination and maintenance of our online social
networks. This is a great opportunity for those interested in beginning to
work in the field of social media.

Responsibilities include:

- updating information on the latest campaigns, petitions and fundraisers
- researching new methods for growth and expansion
- responding to questions and comments of membership on the social networks

Qualifications:

- familiarity with major social networking sites
- interest in keeping up-to-date on the latest development in social media
- excellent writing skills
- reliable Internet connection
- ability to work in a fast-paced setting
- fluency in other languages (Spanish, French) ideal but not required

This is an online-only position – no relocation needed! Perfect for those in
school or recent graduates!

If interested, please send a copy of your resume to social networking
coordinator Allie Carter: allie@avaaz. org

Avaaz.org is an independent, not-for-profit global campaigning organization
that works to ensure that the views and values of the world’s people inform
global decision-making. (Avaaz means “voice” in many languages.) Avaaz
receives no money from governments or corporations, and is staffed by a
global team based in Ottawa, London, Rio de Janeiro, New York, Buenos Aires,
and Geneva.

JOB: Project Manager, Trellon (DC or remote)
Feb 09 10:09AM -0500 ^

Project Manager

Trellon (http://www.trellon. com) is a strategy and development firm
that builds open source solutions for non-profit, NGO, political and
academic clients. One of the oldest Drupal firms around, we are
seeking a qualified Project Manager to join our team and help provide
the thoughtful, innovative solutions we are known for.

Job Description

Project managers are leaders in our delivery process, who work with
Technical Leads and Internet Strategists to deliver outstanding
solutions for our clients. Here’s what we expect from someone in this
role:

* Manage day-to-day operational aspects of multiple projects
while working with a team of innovative developers.

* Create and execute project plans and revise as appropriate to
meet changing needs and requirements.

* Identify resources needed to complete individual tasks and
assign responsibilities in conjunction with other key members of teams.

* Conduct frequent check-ins with clients to communicate
progress, demonstrate the operations of web products and collect
feedback where appropriate.

* Ensure requirements documents are complete, current, and stored
appropriately; participate in their creation where necessary.

* Manage project budget, monitor for overages and advises client
and senior staff on impending budgetary events.

Who Should Apply

Project managers are skilled communicators and problems solvers who
help our team to focus their efforts in the right places. You can
expect to be working with clients on innovative projects that leverage
social networks, mobile applications, and more to help solve real
world problems. We look for people who can demonstrate skills in the
following areas:

Client Management

* Communicating effectively with clients to resolve concerns and
identify alternative solutions.

* Continually seeking opportunities to increase customer
satisfaction and deepen client relationships.

* Developing lasting relationships with clients that foster close
ties.

Leadership

* Challenging others to develop their professional and technical
talents while serving as a role model and mentor.

* Inspiring confidence in others to attain goals, pursue
excellence and become open source rock stars.

* Identifying opportunities for improvement, make constructive
suggestions for change, and positively contribute to the culture of
the company.

Teamwork

* Effectively utilizing team members to his/her fullest potential.

* Motivating team members to work together in the most efficient
manner.

* Mitigating conflict and communication problems by interceding
when necessary.

What You Need to Know

There are some tools that go along with the trade, and it helps to
know about the industry. We are looking for people with a good
grounding in some or all of the following areas:

* Basic office communication tools such as Word, Excel, and
Powerpoint.

* Good grasp of the web development process, along with some
understanding of how open source works. You do not need to be a
technology expert for this position, but do need to be able to learn.

* A passion for the work of non-profit and political clients – we
tend to get deeply involved in the missions of the people we work with.

How to Apply

We are accepting resumes immediately and want to talk to you.

* Please direct all inquiries to jobs@trellon. com. Please include
a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.

* In your cover letter, please clearly outline relevant
experience you wish for us to consider.

* Also in your cover letter, please help us understand where you
live. This position is remote to start, but we do plan on opening an
office in DC over the summer.

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Call Time Manager Needed For TOP US Senate Race
Feb 09 04:55PM -0500 ^

*Needed*: Call Time manager for nationally targeted US Senate Race in MAJOR
southern metropolitan city.

*Minimum experience:* One cycle of campaign fundraising experience for
Congressional or Statewide election.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Proficiency with NGP and Excel is a MAJOR plus.

Must be willing to relocate and applicants should have their own form of
transportation.

*To apply send your resume and references to topsenate2010@ gmail.com please
include “Call Time” in the subject line. *

Interns Needed for a Progressive Democratic Candidate in the State Senate Special Election – Boston/Charlestown Area
Feb 09 08:45AM -0800 ^

Internships Available!

We have openings in our campaign for a race that is a unique political
opportunity – a special state senatorial election that will conclude
on April 13th.

This is an internship for the Committee to Elect Michael Albano to
State Senate. He is a progressive democrat.

The district is the MSE or Middlesex, Suffolk, Essex County and covers
Allston and Brighton, some of Cambridge, Charlestown, Somerville,
Revere, Everett, Chelsea, and southern Saugus.

If you can give 15-20 hours of your time a week, we can offer you
everything from college credit* to letters of recommendation. (*Where
applicable but we have contacted most politically active local area
colleges who have in some cases offered to extend the deadline.)

This will be an exciting campaign that will also be a great learning
experience.

If you are motivated, capable, and are looking for a new challenge
then this is for you.

If you think you have the passion and desire to channel your political
beliefs into an election that can really make a difference in
Massachusetts then contact:

Maxwell Burke
Director of New Media
56 Roland #100R
Charlestown, MA 02129
w:(617)591-2000
c:(617)543-7754

National Democratic Research Firm Seeks Jr- and Mid-Level Researchers
Feb 09 06:54AM -0800 ^

National Democratic research firm seeks jr- and mid-level researchers.
A qualified candidate will have campaign, Hill, or political research
experience. A working knowledge of Congress and political campaigns
required. Excellent writing skills and the ability to meet deadlines
are also essential. Minorities, women and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If interested in this position, please submit a cover letter, resume
and salary history to: demresearcher@ gmail.com

Rock the Vote is gearing up for the 2010 elections and is hiring a Communications Director and Field Director. You can see the job listings here: http://www.rockthev ote.com/jobs/

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Director for Finance and Administration, Mobilize.org

Organizational Description

Mobilize.org was founded in 2002 on the campus of UC Berkeley called CAL Lobby Day, a successful effort to organize for increased funding for student housing and a decrease in student fees. 150 young people met with their elected officials and discussed the challenges that students faced as tuition was set to increase again and there was a shortage of affordable student housing. This valuable and empowering exchange between young people and their elected officials resulted in a reversal of tuition increases, saving UC students nearly $100 million, protecting the University’s budget more than any other state-funded program. The largest victory, however, was passing the first ever bond for student housing in the amount of $15 million, which was matched by the University for a total of $30 million.

It was the passion and dedication of just a few young students that made this dream a reality and the immediate afterthought was: “If we can mobilize 150 students to Sacramento and make nearly $130 million in changes in one year, what could we do if a national movement was established? ” The question arose, “Who is advocating for us?” With this question, Mobilize.org was formed.

Over the past seven years, Mobilize.org has grown from a campus effort with ten students to a national movement for the Millennial Generation with tens of thousands of Millennials in every state. The mission of Mobilize.org is to improve democracy by investing is Millennial-led solutions.

On July 4, 2007 Mobilize.org launched the Democracy 2.0 Campaign, a project to call attention to the ways that our democratic process and institutions were both serving and failing to serve the interests of people in our country, specifically members of the millennial generation. These failures, as well as proposed solutions and action plans were condensed in a document called the Democracy 2.0 Declaration. This Declaration is a living document, chronicling the barriers to meaningful and long-lasting engagement facing our generation, written by our generation; it read: “We, the Millennial Generation, are uniquely positioned to call attention to today’s issues and shape the future based on the great legacy we have inherited. Our founding fathers intended for every generation to build, indeed to innovate, on the American experience. We realize that as young people we are expected to be the leaders of tomorrow, but we understand that as citizens we are
called to be the leaders of today.” The Democracy 2.0 Campaign and the Democracy 2.0 Declaration will continue to shape the direction of Mobilize.org as we invest in the innovation and leadership of the Millennial Generation.

Job Description

The Director for Finance and Administration (DFA) manages organizational finances, internal operations, and human resources by directing and coordinating activities consistent with established goals, objectives, and policies. The DFA reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and develops financial and administrative policies with CEO and board. The DFA forms part of the senior management team, with the CEO and Vice President for Programs (VPP), which sets annual program plans and strategies. The DFA will work with the CEO to build and execute a long-term financial plan for the organization. Works with the VPP to provide staff development support for staff, interns, and volunteers to achieve all organizational plans and fulfill mission.

Salary range will begin at $42,000 + benefits, but will be DOE.

Duties of the Director for Finance and Administration (DFA)

The Director for Finance and Administration shall divide her/his time in the following manner:

40% – Finances, Budgeting, Accounting, Fundraising Support
30% – Administration, Office Management, Legal, Information and Technology Management
20% – Human Resources (including Hiring, Termination, Benefits)
10% – Miscellaneous CEO/Program Support

Special emphasis and reallocation of time must be made to accomplish the following goals:

• Direct all organizational and office operations.
• Manage all daily internal operations, consistent with mission and vision.
• Manage and hire all staff necessary to carry out goals and strategic plan.
• Maintain all technology systems required for program and other operations.
• Measure, track and report fundraising, administration progress to CEO.
• Maintain and develop databases and information systems for all operations.
• Develop financial plan, implement controls and measures to grow financial health.
• Maintain overall operating budget, finances, and human resources.
• Manage all aspects of employee benefit programs, including health insurance, 401K, etc.
• Oversee compliance and reporting functions associated with Federal, State and Local laws.
• Establish standard operating procedures for renewals and payments of invoices for all benefit groups.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years management experience in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
• Demonstrated passion for and commitment to civic engagement to Millennials.
• Demonstrated success leading financial oversight and budgetary tracking to support strategic growth.
• Experience managing teams to develop and implement systems and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of a growing organization.
• Team-player, capable of working both collaboratively and independently.
• Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment while also driving toward clarity and solutions
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

Application Information:

To apply, please submit a thoughtful cover letter, outline how your skills and experience meet the requirements of this position, as well as a resume and 2 – 3 references via email to Maya Enista, Chief Executive Officer, maya@mobilize. org. The application deadline is Friday, February 26th at 5 PM EST.

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Director of Development, Mobiliz.org

Organizational Description

Job Description:

Mobilize.org is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Development to take a leadership role in all aspects of local and national fundraising for this entrepreneurial organization currently undergoing a period of substantial growth and expansion. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Development will design and drive development efforts to meet annual revenue goals from a variety of sources including foundations, corporations, individuals, and events. Working closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to define the organization’ s growth strategy, the Director of Development will ensure that fundraising strategies align with the direction set forth in the strategic plan and guarantee organization- wide financial sustainability while building and managing a strong team of professionals to ensure the tactical implementation of all strategies.

Salary range will begin at $50,000 + benefits, but will be DOE.

Duties of the Director of Development (DD):

• Collaborate with CEO and the Board of Directors to build and implement a development plan that supports significant national growth plans and long-term sustainability.
• Cultivate, manage and steward relationships with the organization’ s portfolio of foundation, corporate and individual donors.
• Strategically leverage the time of the CEO and Board of Directors to support fundraising targets.
• Lead and implementation of fundraising activities, including preparation of high-quality proposals, grant reports and major donor cultivation and communications, and execution of fundraising events.
• Design and deliver reports that engage and inform CEO and Board of Directors in the results of development efforts.
• Collaborate internally on special projects with Program Staff
• Lead the development and execution of a strategic marketing and communications plan.
• Develop and disseminate high-quality, effective and consistent branding materials that clearly articulate the mission, vision and successes of Mobilize.org.
• In partnership with CEO and Board of Directors, work to develop the overall strategic vision for the growth and expansion of the school.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years development experience in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
• Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of Mobilize.org.
• Experience writing high quality grants
• Experience development strategic marketing materials
• Ability to think strategically while executing tactically within a resource-constraine d environment
• Ability to make decisions independently combined with an ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail combined with an ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

Application Information:

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Top-Tier U.S. Senate Race Seeking Research and Policy Interns.

The Bennet for Colorado Campaign is currently seeking Research and Policy interns. As an intern in the Research and Policy Department you would responsible for providing background research on policy issues to the Research and Policy Director, assisting in research projects relevant to the campaign and providing general support for the department. You will also have the opportunity to use and develop your writing skills by assisting the campaign in drafting responses to policy inquiries. And you’ll become closely familiar with the day-to-day happenings of an important race, and have the opportunity to play a fundamental role in the communications efforts of the campaign.

Hours are flexible, but please be willing to commit at least 15 hours a week on a consistent schedule. Office is located in Denver.

If interested please email resume/cover letter to frank@bennetforcolo rado.com.

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Central Florida Democrat is seeking a press intern to work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (9am-5pm) in his fast-paced office. This is a unique opportunity for you to engage with the congressional press scene while assisting the office in its day-to-day operations. Central Florida ties are great, but not required. Experience working on press and communication issues is valued. We are looking for someone with the ability to work well with others and possessing a good energy and sense of humor (knowing the basics of how Congress works is good too!). If interested, please send your cover letter and resume to fl08democrat@ gmail.com.
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Please direct all responses to matthew@sberkley. com.

BERKLEY FOR CONGRESS
CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: 1210 S. Valley View Boulevard Suite 114
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Job Title: Campaign Coordinator, Berkley for Congress

Reports to: Matthew Dempsey, Campaign Field Director

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $2000-2800/month

General Description:
Manage volunteers and interns for the Berkley for Congress campaign to successfully execute the Campaign Plan. This includes the ability to work with diverse communities in multiple constituencies; the ability to solve problems or know when to ask for help; the ability to be proactive, and the ability to be an innovative organizer as well as a team leader while maintaining a sense of humor.

Responsibilities Include:
• Coordination of Staff Activities:

o Volunteer recruitment and management which includes regular communication, scheduling and training for event participation, follow up and trouble-shooting
o Intern recruitment and management which includes regular communication with intern and or teacher/professor, scheduling intern for work activities, training interns for projects and events, and managing each interns assignments including maintaining report system of work progress due every 2 weeks. Also required to provide documentation to each school or program for the intern at end of internship.
o Coordinated Campaign synchronization which includes daily communication and organization with each Regional Manager and communicating back to the Field Director all on-going and projected activities.

• Facilitate ID program with Volunteers and Interns to reach goals for positive IDs in each precinct for GOTV
• Event Research and Coordination – researching new and re-occurring events and compiling details which are communicated to the Field Director for approval and then communicated to the Volunteers/Interns in detailed memo form.
• Implement scripts used by volunteers and interns that will be used at the door, on the phone, and at events to ID voters
• Utilize the voter file for walk programs, phone banks, and tracking voters
• Recruit volunteers and interns
• Coordinating with NSDP Staff in Field Activities
• Working with Congressional office staff when schedule dictates

General Office administrative duties responsibilities include:
• Answering phones, greeting guests, copying, faxing, etc.
• List management – data entry, obtaining, maintaining and updating campaign database (i.e. Voter Activation Network or VAN), and ensuring confidentiality
• Coordination with Campaign Treasurer on compliance of all campaign activities
• Campaign Errands which include picking up mail at Post Office Box, picking up or delivering checks, errands associated with mailings, etc.
• During the course of business, tasks will arise that will require assistance. You will be expected to assist as necessary.

Preferred Work Experience:
Campaign Experience is Preferred but not required. General Office experience with equipment (phones, fax machines, calculator, scanner, camera)
Computer skills with software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, etc.)

Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
College Education Preferred

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH CAMBRIDGE, MA CITY COUNCILOR

Newly elected Cambridge City Councilor Leland Cheung is searching for interns for the spring semester. Interns would gain great exposure to local government and would work closely with the Councilor to research policy, draft letters and press releases, propose resolutions, and help draft legislation. this is a great way to gain experience, work in City Hall, and burnish your resume at the same time. Councilor Cheung’s office is happy to give interns work on areas of interest to them- so we encourage you to discuss your interests with us. If interested, please contact michael@lelandcheun g.com with a resume. We will work with your school to obtain class credit if desired.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH CAMBRIDGE, MA BASED POLITICAL CAMPAIGN

Attention,young people looking to get in on the ground floor of a campaign:
the Decker for State Senate campaign is also looking to bring
on some interns for the campaign season. Marjorie Decker is a Democratic Cambridge City Councilor running for a Boston-area state senate seat. The election is going to run through
mid-April, which makes it fit well into the current academic semester, and we’re
happy to accommodate students’ class schedules and other commitments. Folks who
sign on with us will get a hands-on experience with real campaign work and will
have the chance to see their work published on the campaign web site. We will
work with your school to grant class credit if desired. Contact Mike@deckerforsenat e.com with a resume if interested.
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Internship Opportunity
Office of Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield
District Office – Van Nuys
The Office of Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield is seeking college level, communityoriented
and proactive interns, both full and part-time, for a variety of projects. The
position will be based in the Van Nuys district office.
Duties:
• Assist the district office staff with written communication
• Serve as a constituent liaison with other government offices
• Respond to constituent concerns and questions
• Coordinate various community activities
Requirements:
• Basic knowledge of state government, constituent groups, and local issues
• Strong writing and research skills
• Basic computer and Internet knowledge
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Capable of working independently
Although unpaid, these internships provide individuals with a great opportunity to learn
about State government and the legislative process. Also, develop useful job skills, build
resumes, and network with professionals who work in government, politics, non-profit
organizations, and community groups.
To apply for an internship:
Please e-mail (karen.calderon@ asm.ca.gov) or fax (818-902-0764) cover letter & resume.
Karen Calderon
Office of Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield, 40th District
6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 300
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Ph: 818.904.3840/ Fax: 818.902.0764
karen.calderon@ asm.ca.gov
www.assembly. ca.gov/Blumenfie ld
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Web Developer (Full-Time or Internship), Voter Activation Network
Feb 08 08:22AM -0800 ^

Voter Activation Network is Hiring!

Some of you may know us as “VoteBuilder” – we build the tools that
nearly all Democrats use to contact voters, manage volunteers, and
record and analyze their data. We also do a lot of work for
progressive allied organizations and labor unions, and are starting to
work with progressive political parties in other countries.

We are currently looking for developers, either full-time employees or
interns – people who will build out new systems and maintain and
improve existing ones, to help Democrats maintain our majorities and
allow our other clients to succeed in their organizing and campaign
goals.

What we want most are people with a passion for politics, who are
quick learners and have at least a little experience in programming.
(We’ve found that people who share our goals tend to get good, fast.)
What we provide is a fast-paced, fun atmosphere where everyone’s
contributions are taken seriously and people with good ideas are given
the chance to pursue them.

The technical stuff: We work with a VB.NET (we know, “VB,” it is
actually pretty good, we swear) / SQL Server 2008 platform, and are
also doing some PHP development for Drupal on a standard LAMP stack.
We also have a bit of iPhone development going on, if that’s your
thing.

Our main office is in Somerville, MA (just outside of Boston), and we
have satellite offices in DC, Seattle, and Oakland. Salaries
generally range from $45,000 to $65,000, with generous vacation, a
401(k) match, and full health care benefits.

If you’re interested or have questions, please send your resume and a
cover letter to Jim St. George at
jstgeorge@voteracti vationnetwork. com.

Great experience – Campaign Internships in Baltimore County
Feb 08 02:24PM -0500 ^

Baltimore County, MD is more populous than four states and the District of
Columbia. With over 700,000 residents as of the last census, it’s larger
than any Congressional District. A top tier countywide campaign is now
accepting resumes for Spring and Summer internships. Ideal candidates are
high-energy, excellent oral communicators, good listeners and have access to
their own transportation.

Spring Interns can expect to receive a comprehensive education in all
substantive areas of campaign work: Field, Fundraising, Communications and
Advance and their relationship to one another in building a campaign
organization.

Summer internships, in addition to these rotations, also include a
Specialized Field internship. 10 weeks of intensive organizing and training.
Interns can expect to finish this program with enough experience to work as
a field organizer in any Congressional race in the United States.

Please direct all resumes and cover letters to jonnyakchin@ gmail.com with
SPRING INTERNSHIP and SUMMER INTERNSHIP in the subject lines.

Policy Analysts (DC: Mayor’s Office)
Feb 08 02:24PM -0500 ^

Executive Office of the Mayor is hiring policy analysts for fast-paced
office. Candidates must have a background in policy. Experience in a
legislative setting and/or law degree is a plus. Knowledge of education
policy and issues and experience in community/public relations also a plus.
Exceptional writing, work habits, and creativity required. Qualified
applicants should send a one-page resume to eom.resumes@ dc.gov

Interns for Senate Campaign
Feb 08 02:23PM -0500 ^

Interns needed for Top Tier Senate Race

Finance Interns

Finance Interns needed to assist in a top-tier, highly targeted Senate
campaign. Interns will mainly assist with donor research and event planning.
The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, energetic, and willing to start
immediately.

Reports to: Deputy Finance Director

Duties include but are not limited to:

- Researching new donors for potential meetings

- Tracking contributions – including maintaining donor database, outstanding
pledges, thank you notes, etc…

- Assisting on the planning and executing of large fundraising events

- Assist in compliance duties as necessary

Qualifications:

• A strong eye for detail

• Positive, energetic attitude and ability to work multiple days per week,
including weekends

• Previous experience on campaigns or with NGP a plus.

Although this is an unpaid position, we will work with students to provide
class/service hours credit. This is an exciting and important race, so the
internship will act as a great resume-builder. Professional references can
also be provided upon successful completion.

To apply, please email a resume to senateinternship201 0@gmail.com with
“Finance Intern” in the subject line.

Field Interns

A high-profile targeted Senate campaign is looking for interns to begin
immediately. This internship is perfect for high school or college students,
or recent grads who have an interest in politics or are pursuing a related
career. Interns will participate in:

-Direct voter contact

-Volunteer recruitment

-Data management

-Staffing campaign events