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Extremely active Member of the House Leadership seeks Legislative Assistant to handle women’s issues (including reproductive rights and domestic violence issues), civil rights and social justice, and immigration issues. Professional experience with women’s issues is essential, and excellent writing and communications skills are a must. Capitol Hill experience preferred. This position will also handle other legislative issues as assigned. To apply: please send an email with the following attachments: (1) cover letter; (2) resume; (3) writing sample of no more than 250 words; and (4) list of two references to: Resume.FL20@ mail.house. gov. Applications not meeting these requirements, or submitted later than May 7th, 2010, will not be considered. Applicants who applied to this office’s vacancy posting last month may, but need not, re-apply. Please, no phone calls or drop-bys.
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:49:44 -0400
Subject: Tired of Interning?
Trying to make the jump from your internship to a paid full time positions?
Join Democratic GAIN for a workshop, ‘Intern to Career: Making the Transition’ on Thursday, May 6th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Register online to secure your space today!
During this workshop we’ll cover the skills you currently have as an intern, and how to use these to propel yourself to a full time position. We’ll cover resumes, cover letters, references, writing samples, and most importantly, using your network from your internship to get a real position!
Seasoned professionals Tom Manatos and Troy Clair will walk you through how to jump out of that internship and into your political career!
More political professionals will be on hand to give you one-on-one assistance on your resumes during the second hour, so be sure to bring copies of your resume to edit and distribute.
Space is limited so please register online.
Details
What: Intern to Career: Making the Transition Workshop
Date: Thursday, May 6th
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: DNC Wasserman Room, 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington DC
RSVP: Register online
Questions: info@democraticgain .org
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Subject: TRAK Open Positions!
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:50:44 -0400
From: clare.edwards@ trakservices. com
If you are interested in multiple positions please send one email with all of the #s. Thank you so much!
Admin Assistant – 40K
FREE BENEFITS – Self & Family
Suburban location – CLOSE TO METRO
Family benefits can cost $1000+ per month! What a savings from this generous consulting firm. As an administrative assistant and part of this wonderful team, you’ll support the consultants, (from top 10 schools and the top of their classes) with travel planning, calendar management, and presentations. Your administrative contributions will affect the bottom line as your PowerPoint slides give the consultants what they need to develop their clients. GREAT PowerPoint experience is a must to create and edit powerful presentations in addition to excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Must love taking care of execs, keeping them on track, organizing, scheduling. Admin team is so open to new members and there’s tons of camaraderie. Join this administrative team, use your skills, and work hard to assist these driven producers! Strong MS Office, 2 years admin experience (tenure is important) will get you 40K plus amazing benefits. Please
call us at 202-466-8850 or send resume to clare.edwards@ trakservices. com. Refer to job #13792635.
Executive Assistant
GREAT BENEFITS
401K/Bonues
Bethesda
Very prestigious and well-known company in Montgomery County is seeking a competent, self-assured EA to assist one of its top executives. This is the perfect job for the candidate who has supported executive leadership at the highest levels and who enjoys the challenge of always thinking a step ahead in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidate will also be attuned to the confidentiality and proprietary nature of the information handled in this type of position and will have received excellent reviews in their last position. Benefits here are outstanding and include 3 weeks vacation, free medical coverage for individual and family, paid overtime, a generous bonus plan and more. Must have a minimum of 3 years experience supporting executives, strong travel planning and Outlook skills in addition to Word, Excel and PowerPoint. To 50-55K. Please send resumes to clare.edwards@ trakservices. com or call us at 202-466-8850, refer to job #13792631.
Administrative Assistant
Communications
Outstanding opportunity to support the legal team and a wonderful attorney in this busy association. Supporting the team you’ll handle travel, organizing, expense reports, and much more for one of the nicest groups of execs around. Strong candidates will have legal association or lobbying group experience. Strong tech skills, database experience and a strong sense of protocol, poise and professionalism are a must. You’ll be exposed to interesting topics relating to communications, see pleadings, briefs, and legal research. Please have at least 2 years’ experience in legal or association work, college degree, and a great attitude. To $47,000. Please send resumes to clare.edwards. @trakservices. com or call us at 202-466-8850, refer to job # 13896241.Please send resumes to clare.edwards@ trakservices. com or call us at 202-466-8850, refer to job #13712314.
Office Manager
Run the Show!
Free Parking
Outstanding opportunity to be involved with a growing (yes, they are growing!) consulting firm involved in technology. Brand new offices need your assistance for office set-up, vendor management, handling phones, guests, scheduling, meeting prep, catering, and overall general administrative support to the partners. Young staff of 65 is often on client sites so you’ll have a great deal of independence and autonomy as you run the show, often by yourself! To qualify you must have been an office manager and have no aversions to handling phones and administrative support for the team. As sole support person you must have strong technology experience, ability to manipulate PowerPoint slides, create spreadsheets, and learn SharePoint in addition to pride in your job and impeccable customer service skills; please have access to a car for company errands. Minimum 3+ years of experience with a comp plan up to 62K plus bonus and generous benefit program.
Please send resumes to clare.edwards@ trakservices. com or call us at 202-466-8850, refer to job # 13649596.
Event-Meeting Planner
Heavy Travel
Donor Relations
Outstanding opportunity to plan and manage events and meetings all over the best resorts and hotels in the country. All events are in support of a huge donor base and designed to attract and retain high-end donors in an extremely politically conservative environment. HEAVY VIP CONTACT, so don’t be “star-struck!” Must have at least 3 years’ experience as a lead on highly visible events and meetings of a minimum of 100 up to 800 attendees; have managed registration, negotiated contracts, handled catering, AV, and all other meeting related needs. Strong attention to detail and logistics, a college degree, and a commitment to the conservative movement is crucial. This position is a long term contract that will run up to 18 months on their payroll, and does not include benefits. Please send resumes to clare.edwards@ trakservices. com or call us at 202-466-8850, refer to job # 13898907.
Are you interested in leveraging your administrative experience into a role with a large international corporation? This position will have you coordinating all administrative activities for the company’s Global Risk department located in their corporate headquarters. This position supports directors and managers with all travel arrangements, scheduling and meeting planning, presentation preparation, data tracking and light research. The ideal candidate will have one to two years of prior administrative support experience, excellent communication and customer service skills, and proven exposure to working with MS Excel. Candidates with a true flexibility and the drive to demonstrate initiative are greatly valued at this organization! Transition your skills and gain valuable experience in this dynamic, fast paced and highly visible opportunity. Interviews are currently taking place, so please submit your resume in Word format to clare.edwards@
trakservices. com for consideration!
Legal Admin Assist
Global government contractor is in need of an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant. Position must start immediately, initially as a temporary. Support the Associate General Counsel and legal team with all administrative duties including correspondence, expense reports, contracts and more. Ideal candidate will have a professional demeanor and strong MS office including PowerPoint. Foreign language skills are a huge plus in this international environment, in particular Spanish, Swedish or Arabic. The ideal candidate will have 6 years plus experience in a law firm or corporate legal department. Hourly salary to $15. $45K once permanent. Please send resumes to clare.edwards@ trakservices. com or call us, refer to job #13828796.
Executive Assistant
Support a VP
HUGE global employer
TEMP is your only way in!!!
High profile, global government contractor is currently seeking a talented Executive Assistant with a degree and several years of Administrative background to support the VP of HR. Temporary to Hire opportunity ~ start immediately! Be the right arm to a dynamic, fast paced executive and the entire HR team. Co-ordinate meetings and calendars, travel arrangements, expense reports and more. Ideal candidate will have top notch MS Office skills to include PowerPoint plus a professional image, and excellent work ethic!! Hourly salary to $18. $55-60K once permanent. Metro accessible in Northern VA. Please send resumes to clare.edwards@ trakservices. com or call us at 202-466-8850, refer to job #13897205.
“We Know the People Who Want to Know You!”
Temporary Positions
Are you looking for temporary work while waiting for a job on the Hill, in the Administration, going to law school, or waiting to go into the Peace Corps? TRAK Services has many long and short term assignments lasting up to 6 months, or as short as one day! If you are available for day to day or for months at a time, or just want to try out some industries before making a permanent commitment, TRAK has some great positions ready for you. If you have the basics to advanced MS Word, Excel and/or PowerPoint, you can earn an income coming while you’re searching for the right position. Contact Clare Edwards today for immediate opportunities paying up to $14.00 per hour. We have clients that range from Fortune 1000 companies, Government Relations, Consulting, Lobbying, and International Development. Please send resumes as a word document attachment with an indication that you want temp work in the subject line to clare.edwards@ trakservices. com.
Is your office looking for interns?
What is Congressional Aide?
Congressional Aide is a program run by the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital to give high school Girl Scouts an inside look at how the federal government works. Each girl spends one week helping in a Congressional Office and learning about the legislative process and the work of the US Congress.
Who participates?
The participating Girl Scouts are high school students from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. In past, over 130 girls have been placed in offices each summer.
Numerous offices have hosted a Girl Scout Congressional Aide over the program’s 36-year history. Participation is open to the office of any Senator or Representative, or Congressional committee.
Where does the program take place?
Each Girl Scout is assigned to an office on Capitol Hill. As all girls are local, offices do not need to provide a place for the Congressional Aide to stay.
When are Girl Scouts available?
Congressional Aide begins on June 21 and continues through August 27. Offices host girls for one week at a time, and may choose to participate for just one week, or the entire summer! If your office participates in multiple weeks, please note that you will have a different Girl Scout intern in each week.
What can Congressional Aides do?
Your high school Girl Scout can help with any and all office tasks. She can open mail, make copies, create spreadsheets, compile news clippings, answer phones, give tours, and more. Congressional Aides are highly motivated, and eager to learn, so your office should feel free to assign projects and tasks as necessary.
How can our office sign up?
To request a Congressional Aide, please visit https://www. surveymonkey. com/s/GL9HL6M
For more information about the program, please visit http://www.gscnc. org/congressiona l_aide.html or contact Caroline Schreiber, Teen Program Specialist, at cschreiber@gscnc. org
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Position Available: District Office Constituent Service Representative
Office/Location: District Office, Prince George’s County
Closing Date: Until Filled
Salary Level/Range: Commensurate with Experience
Proposed Start Date: Immediate
Job Summary:
• Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) seeks Constituent Service Representative for her Maryland District Office.
• Principal duties include handling constituent case work; navigating matters under the jurisdiction of the federal government for and with constituents; interviewing constituents to identify problems, determining assistance needed, contacting federal agencies and processing cases with the appropriate agency; and notifying constituents of case resolution.
• A successful applicant will have citizen involvement and participation skills.
• The individual must have great attention to detail, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects to conclusion.
• Some weekend and evening hours required.
Basic Qualifications:
• Preferably social work degree; previous related community service work; strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication and problem solving skills; ability to make independent decisions and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong ties to the 4th Congressional District a plus.
Applicant Instructions:
Interested individuals should email a resume and cover letter with the words “Constituent Service Representative” in the subject line to: 4mdDistrict@ mail.house. gov.
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Subject: Job Opening: Outreach Director for T4 America
Job Opening: Outreach Director
The Transportation for America Campaign is seeking a smart and motivated individual to jump into a vibrant national campaign to be a high performing outreach director. The Outreach Director will direct the day-to-day expansion of a diverse coalition of prominent leaders from a multitude of constituencies working to reform federal transportation policy.
Experience managing coalition building or constituent services on a political or issue campaign is required. The Outreach Director reports to the Director and works with the 4 person outreach staff and over a dozen different national constituent caucus groups engaged in the campaign. The applicant must be a dynamic individual, prepared to speak to audiences, and recruit and organize both grasstops and grassroots leaders, work with NGOs, business leaders, and elected officials. The Outreach Director will also work closely with the Field, Legislative, and Communications teams.
Transportation for America (T4America) is a growing and diverse campaign of partner organizations, businesses and elected officials focused on creating a bold, new national transportation program that will take America into the 21st century by building a modernized infrastructure and healthy, equitable communities where people can live, work and play. Over 450 partners strong nationwide, the campaign is growing daily. To find out more about Transportation for America visit www.t4america. org.
Responsibilities will include:
• Manage national partner engagement in Washington DC and on Capitol Hill.
• Develop tools and materials (in coordination with other campaign teams) to engage coalition partners in advocacy and media efforts in an expanding role over the course of the campaign.
• Manage implementation of outreach activities with targeted constituent groups both in DC and in other target locations, including partner summits, Hill briefings, and media opportunities.
• Coordinate with field team to engage local and state partners to shape outreach strategies appropriate for each state.
• Build a powerful national outreach operation consisting of leaders from the business community, union leaders, elected officials, real estate developers, equity and health groups, environmental organizations, affordable housing leaders, rural and small town leaders, bike and pedestrian organizations, transportation industry representatives and others.
• Train outreach staff on organizing, advocacy and messaging.
• Build the capacity of national partners to engage target members of Congress about the campaign’s legislative agenda.
• Report regularly to Director with written documentation of results.
This position requires a self-motivated and detail-oriented person with excellent organizational skills. The candidate must have good communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
The candidate should have:
• Interest in transportation issues, or related areas. Experience doing organizing with a political campaign a MUST. Work with bicyclists, pedestrian, transit, union, business, rural, aging, or political organizing an asset.
• A minimum of six years of salaried management experience in organizing for a political or issue campaign.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines with willingness to be part of a team working towards a common goal.
• Availability for travel.
• Strong communication and writing skills and an ability to work with a diverse group of people and audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain coalitions on-line, in person or by phone.
• Proven ability to report on numbers, metrics and analysis of field capacity and activity success.
COMPENSATION: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
TIME FRAME: Full-time.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, short writing sample and 3 references to jobs@t4america. org. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so it’s best to get your application in early.
Equal Opportunity Employment: Transportation For America is an equal opportunity employer. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
http://t4america. org/pressers/ 2010/04/27/ now-hiring- outreach- director/
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Director of Business Development (Life Sciences) for the Gov’t of Israel – Los Angeles
Apr 29 05:09PM -0700 ^
The Government of Israel Economic Mission is the official economic
representation of Israel on the West Coast. Our mission is to help
identify and engage prospective business partners in the local
community on behalf of Israeli companies.
Such work manifests itself in anything from brokering email
introductions to organizing trade missions from the US that visit
Israel. Our advocacy spans a variety of industry sectors, with a focus
on high-tech, Cleantech, and biotechnology.
Based in Los Angeles, The Economic Mission seeks a full-time Director
of Business Development in the Life Sciences sector. This position
reports directly to the Consul of Economic Affairs and plays a pivotal
role in brokering and nurturing business relationships.
Any viable candidate for the position will possess strong writing and
communication skills, strong research skills, a keen understanding of
international business, and the ability to multitask. A background in
life sciences and/or marketing preferred.
Starting salary is $40,000+ (D.O.E.) with benefits.
If you think you are the “jack of all trades” that can balance these
talents, and have the self-starting personality to pull it off, please
send a cover letter, resume and any other applicable materials to:
josh.burstein@ isrealtrade. gov.il .
Best regards,
Josh
Seeking Interns for Major Political Campaign in Pennsylvania!
Apr 29 03:15PM -0700 ^
Seeking Interns for Major Political Campaign in Pennsylvania!
Joe Hoeffel 2010 is seeking motivated and hardworking individuals
join the campaign in the final 1-2 weeks leading up to Pennsylvania’ s
May 18 primary.
This is the perfect way to gain experience in a high stakes
political campaign that receives national attention. Spend time
learning the game and working for a great candidate between school and
summer—and open doors for this summer and the future. Responsibilities
could include phone-banking, canvassing, event planning and
organizing, media outreach and Get Out The Vote efforts with the
opportunity to meet others interested in the field and to learn about
the workings of a large scale campaign.
Joe Hoeffel 2010 is looking for students who share Joe’s
commitment to progressive values and social justice and who are
excited about real grassroots political campaigning! Interns will work
directly with political professionals who have years of experience in
all aspects of campaign work. Members of our staff have held senior
positions in Presidential campaigns, United States Senate and
Congressional elections, statewide gubernatorial and big-city mayoral
races, and dozens of local contests.
Students who commit to work in the time leading up to the primary
will be set up with housing, and outstanding performers will receive
priority consideration for positions on staff in the general
election. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting political
experience to add to a resume.
E-mail internship@joehoeff el2010.com for more information or to
apply. And check out our website, joehoeffel2010. com, to learn more
about Joe’s plan for Pennsylvania.
Working Families Party Summer Job Opportunities!
Apr 29 01:59PM -0700 ^
“The WFP canvassing operation is, as one insider put it, the best in
the state. Indeed the WFPs canvassing prowess is considered to be the
foundation of its influence.”
Through powerful grassroots organizing, the WFP canvass frames the
debate on key issues & empowers the public through direct action
mobilization.
We fight to hold politicians accountable to the working- and middle-
classes on issues such as living wage jobs, progressive taxation,
fairly funded education, dependable public transportation, affordable
housing and universal healthcare.
Come learn from the best:
Effective Communication Skills
Serious Grassroots Organizing
Campaign & Canvass Management
Cutting-Edge Fundraising Techniques
Public Narrative & Motivational Speaking
Experienced activists are encouraged to apply, though no experience
is
necessary- all you need is a passion for social & economic
justice.Some college preferred. Paid training will be provided.
Hiring immediately F/T & Seasonal in NYC & CT
Opportunities for advancement, travel and bonuses
http://www.workingf amiliesparty. org/jobs/ <—-APPLY TODAY!
PAID CANVASS OPPORTUNITY — 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
Apr 29 11:03AM -0400 ^
*Democratic Campaign Seeks Paid Canvassers*
*on the Philadelphia Main Line! *
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Saturday May 1st, 10am-6pm
Saturday May 8th, 10am-6pm
Saturday May 15th, 10am-6pm
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*$70 PER DAY*
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*Please Contact:*
*DemocratCampaign@ Gmail.com*
New England Statewide Campaign Seeks Finance Staff, Field Staff and summer interns
Apr 29 03:24PM -0400 ^
A New England Statewide campaign is seeking finance and field positions
beginning immediately. If you are interested please contact Tom at
thomas.gates25@ yahoo.com. Previous campaign experience is preferred by not
required. Positions include finance director, field director,
finance assistant and field organizer.
Special Assistant
Apr 29 03:24PM -0400 ^
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer seeks a *Special Assistant* to be
part of his collaborative, energetic and innovative team. Candidates must
have excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to work on
multiple assignments simultaneously. Candidates must be familiar with M
anhattan’s communities and neighborhoods and be flexible with regard to work
schedule. Traveling throughout Manhattan with the Borough President and
facilitating his appearances at meetings and events will be a large part of
the job.
*M**ajor responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited
to:*
- Serve as primary staff member to the Borough President at events
throughout the city;
- Assist with the preparation and execution of the Borough President’s
daily schedule;
- Coordinate staff and drivers to assure successful completion of
scheduled events and meetings;
- Manage scheduling databases, including entering invitations and vetting
meeting requests;
- Manage the Borough President’s correspondence and phone calls; and
- Assist in office-wide initiatives and special projects.
*Specific job requirements include:*
- Bachelor’s Degree;
- At least two years of public service experience with prior scheduling
experience strongly preferred;
- Work well under pressure and deadlines;
- Demonstrate strong administrative, planning and time-management skills;
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills; and
- Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is committed to a
diverse workforce, and we seek diversity among applicants for this position.
People of color, women, gay/lesbian/ bisexual/ transgender people, people with
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates
should send a cover letter and resume in a word or PDF document by email to
cnguyen@manhattanbp .org. New York City residency required within 90 days of
appointment.
Finance Director Needed ASAP for 9th CD in MA
Apr 29 09:54AM -0700 ^
Finance Director Needed ASAP for 9th CD in MA
The Mac’Alessandro for Congress campaign is looking for a Finance
Director to start ASAP.
This is a great opportunity to help a progressive democratic win this
seat!
To apply, please send resume and professional references to:
hennellyworks@ gmail.com
To learn more about Mac, check out:
http://www.bluemass group.com/ diary/19588/ mac-dalessandro- for-congress- from-massachuset ts-9th-district
Today: Labor and Progressive Advocacy @ AFSCME
Apr 29 10:09AM -0400 ^
Please join the Generation Obama Career Networking Group
from 12:30 to 2pm TODAY (Thursday, April 29) at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) for a FREE brown bag
lunch. We will discuss labor and progressive advocacy, including an overview of AFSCME’s legislative, political, organizing, training and
communications efforts. It will include a discussion about the work they do and
how they do it, as well as the kind of work that is available and how to get
it.
We’ll meet in the American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees Board Room (first floor), at 1625 L
Street NW (1 and 1/2 blocks from the L Street entrance of
the Farragut North metro station). AFSCME will provide sodas and water, and
people should feel free to bring their lunch.
Please RSVP on Facebook: http://bit.ly/ brownbagafscme
American Democracy Institute (ADI) is a small nonprofit in Washington, DC that empowers exceptional emerging leaders to find, create, and pursue their path to high-impact leadership positions by bringing together highly accomplished and socially committed individuals from a variety of sectors and helps them share their skills, talents, and experiences with the next generation of leaders.
Our Pathways to Power Program enables exceptional young leaders to find, create, and pursue their own pathways to high-impact leadership positions. AOver the past year, we have had a great deal of success launching our Women’s Leadership Program, and in the next year we will build on that success and launch a national Pathways to Power program for first generation Americans. ADI’s First Generation Program will provide this under-served community of future leaders with access to a broader network of accomplished peers and leaders.
We are currently looking for a First Generation Intern for this summer. This position requires about a three month commitment and will include a small stipend. Prospective candidates should be highly motivated self-starters with strong research and writing skills. We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to the mission of the program and our organization. Some of the duties include researching and assessing unique challenges and opportunities for developing first generation leaders.
If you are interested, please send a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to internships@americandemocracyinstitute.org.
Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-NY) seeks full-time and part-time interns for the summer in his Washington D.C. office. Interns will be provided with opportunities to draft constituent correspondences, research legislation, gather news clips and evaluate the Congressman’ s press coverage, conduct tours of the Capitol, and assist with front office duties. Candidates should be well-organized, able to complete projects with minimal supervision, and be skilled at managing multiple assignments at a time. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to john.sweeney2@ mail.house. gov.
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A top tier U.S. Senate race in the Midwest is seeking a Field Director to oversee field operations for the general election.
The ideal candidate will:
- Possess strong organizational and leadership skills
- Have experience working with NCEC data and creating targeting data
- Have expertise using VAN and Votebuilder software
- Have field experience both in the Chicagoland area and downstate
- Have experience managing and setting goals for a field staff and volunteers
- Have experience creating a field budget and a statewide field plan
The Field Director will be responsible for:
- The creation and implementation of a statewide field plan
- Managing field staff and volunteers
- Setting voter contact and volunteer recruitment goals for field staff and keeping staff on track to meet those goals
- Collaborating with other campaigns and field efforts throughout Illinois
- Maintaining the voter file
- Developing volunteer recruitment efforts statewide
If interested please send a resume and cover letter to Magen at magenmary6386@ gmail.com.
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Office of the Manhattan Borough President
Deputy Director of External Affairs
The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is seeking a Deputy Director of External Affairs. The External Affairs unit manages intergovernmental affairs, special events, appointments, graphic design, and the office’s database. The Deputy Director will report to the Director of External Affairs and will assist the Director in managing all duties of the department.
Specific Responsibilities/ Duties will include:
• Assist in advancing the Borough President’s policy and legislative priorities throughout all levels of government, with special emphasis on the City Council;
• Represent the Borough President and communicate the goals of the office with key stakeholders as well as act as an intergovernmental liaison to all elected officials and government agencies on the city, state and federal levels;
• Generate outreach strategies to government entities for office events, mailings, and the upkeep of databases;
• Assist in managing the execution of large scale events including drafting timelines and budgets, handling invitation production, seating, staffing and vendor relations (caterers, designers, printers, entertainment, etc.);
• Monitor relevant pending legislation and government regulations, and conduct research to develop the Borough President’s legislative priorities and recommendations that will be presented to other governmental entities for partnership and support;
• Assist with the delivery of testimony on a wide variety of policy issues ranging from education, health and transportation to economic development and housing on behalf of the Borough President at various government hearings;
• Administer appointments of the Borough President to various boards and commissions, including business improvement districts, municipal hospital community advisory boards, community education councils and neighborhood advisory boards. Foster collaborative relationships with all such appointees and ensure they are kept up-to-date on office initiatives;
• Monitor office staff’s projects and interactions that involve elected officials and government agencies, and assist with navigating all levels of government to ensure quality service delivery and government accountability;
• Manage and assist with special projects as identified by the Borough President; and
• Assist Director in managing external affairs staff.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• At least two (2) years of experience with government, civic, policy/research or similar organizations;
• Familiarity with the inner-workings of government and the legislative process on the city, state and federal levels;
• Familiarity with policy and legislative issues facing New Yorkers;
• Being comfortable in flexible, sometimes long work hours;
• Possess exceptional research, writing, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Must be detail-oriented, well organized, have strong written and oral communication skills and be a team player;
• Must also possess excellent troubleshooting skills, work well under pressure and deadlines, and have the ability to work on a tight budget;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word required; and
• Occasional weekend and evening hours required.
The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is committed to a diverse workforce, and we seek diversity among applicants for this position. People of color, women, gay/lesbian/ bisexual/ transgender people, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume in a word or PDF document by email to spuritz@manhattanbp .org. New York City residency is required within 90 days of hire.
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Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer seeks a Community Liaison to be part of his collaborative, energetic, and innovative team. The prospective staff member must be committed to seeking out new and better ways for the office to connect with, and deliver for, Manhattan’s diverse neighborhoods, communities, and constituents. The Community Liaison would represent the Borough President’s office in Community Boards 6 and 8 (Upper East Side, Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Stuyvesant Town and Gramercy Park) and work under the supervision of the Borough President’s Director of Community Affairs & Constituent Services.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Work in the Borough President’s Centre Street office handling constituent and community issues;
• Act as an office liaison to the public while attending community meetings and events within Community Boards 6 and 8;
• Maintain relationships with community groups including community boards, block associations, tenant associations, non-profit organizations, business improvements districts (BID) and schools;
• Identify new/emerging community groups to build relationships with on behalf of the Borough President;
• Identify emerging community issues and help guide the office’s response;
• Conduct community outreach around office initiatives, events and press conferences;
• Maintain contact with the offices of local elected officials representing Community Boards 6 and 8;
• Serve as a point person for the Borough President’s Community Board, BID and Community Education Council (CEC) appointees within the district;
• Help facilitate the community board appointment process including outreach and recruitment for community board applicants;
• Assist constituents with individual concerns including housing, health care, social service and education issues;
• Assist with planning and implementation of Town Hall meetings and other office-sponsored forums; and
• Draft testimony, correspondence, briefings, and talking points.
Specific job requirements include:
• Familiarity with the issues facing Manhattan communities including some knowledge of the areas included in Community Boards 6 and 8;
• Prior community organizing, campaign, government, or non-profit work experience strongly preferred;
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and maintain consistent attention to details;
• Highly energetic;
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Excellent written and public speaking abilities;
• Flexibility with regard to work hours; and
• Ability to work well under pressure.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. New York City residency required within 90 days of appointment. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter in single Word or PDF document to skhan@manhattanbp. org. The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with bilingual skills are encouraged to apply.
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Development Director, Student Veterans of America
Student Veterans of America is seeking a talented, motivated candidate to fill the position of Director of Organizational Development. The Development Director of SVA is the primary point of contact for SVA’s fundraising efforts. The Director of Development will:
1. Manage fundraising efforts for SVA
2. Coordinate fundraising efforts with SVA leadership and board of directors.
3. Pursue new fundraising initiatives including grant writing, fundraising events, fundraising partnerships and campaigns.
4. Manage existing fundraising initiatives including providing reporting for current grant programs, managing donor relationships in cooperation with SVA’s leadership, and ensuring that SVA’s current fundraising operations are coordinated effectively.
5. Coordinate volunteers engaged in assisting with fundraising operations both at the national headquarters and all across the country.
Desired qualifications: The ideal candidate will be an organized, motivated, and competent manager with a BA/BS or equivalent degree. Knowledge of fundraising for non-profits is essential, and experience with grant writing is preferred. Experience with veteran’s affairs, especially student veterans is highly desired. Experience with managing donor relationships is highly desired. Competency with common business software such as MS Office, and Quicken is essential. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential. This job is located in the District of Columbia. Travel may be required within the United States.
Salary: $50,000
Student Veterans of America (SVA) is a coalition of student veterans groups from college campuses across the United States. Founded in January of 2008, SVA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that works to develop new student groups, coordinate between existing student groups, and advocate on behalf of student veterans at the local, state, and national level.
SVA has two major components: the executive staff and student veterans groups. Student veterans groups are student groups that have formed on college and university campuses to provide peer-to-peer networks for veterans who are attending those schools. These groups coordinate campus activities, provide pre-professional networking, and generally provide a touchstone for student veterans in higher education. These local groups are an important part of ensuring that every veteran is successful after their service.
The executive staff facilitates communication between groups, connects groups with resources from outside their campuses, and organizes these groups to advocate at the state and national level for the common needs of student veterans.
Our three primary missions are:
1. Develop student veteran groups on college and university campuses and coordinate by region between existing groups.
2. Connect student groups with resources.
3. Advocate on behalf of student veterans at the state and national level.
Please Send Cover Letter and Resume To: careers@studentvete rans.org
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
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Congressional Community Liaison
Apr 28 03:49PM -0700 ^
Passionate about New York and helping New Yorkers? Excited by the
idea of cutting through bureaucracy to solve problems? Don’t mind a
fast-paced work environment? If you answered yes, then we have a
great job for you.
A New York City Congressman seeks a caseworker and community liaison
to help serve the residents of Queens. This is a full time position
and will include nights and weekends as needed. Should own a car.
Great people skills and knowledge of NYC are a must. Email resumes to
housedemjob@ gmail.com
Entry-Level Survey Programmer – Democratic Public Opinion Research Firm
Apr 28 04:43PM -0400 ^
Myers Research | Strategic Services, a Democratic public opinion research
firm, is hiring an entry-level Survey Programmer to assist in numerous
aspects of the survey research process for the 2010 election cycle. The
Survey Programmer is responsible for accurately processing and tabulating
survey data, as well as maintaining time series databases and preparing
survey samples. A successful candidate will be a detail oriented, creative
problem solver who is interested in political research and technology. The
ideal candidate will have experience with UNIX or Linux operating systems,
databases and experience with a scripting language such as Perl or Python. This
is a full-time position with a competitive salary and generous benefits
lasting through November 2010. Office is not accessible by Metro so access
to a car is a necessity. Interested applicants should e-mail cover letter,
resume, and references to jobs@myersresearch. com.
INTERNSHIP WITH CONGRESSIONAL RACE
Apr 28 10:11AM -0700 ^
LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT SEEKS FINANCE INTERN FOR CONGRESSIONAL RACE
Now accepting summer internship applications!
Hard-working students and recent grads hoping to gain hands-on
political experience should consider applying for an internship with
the Sangisetty for Congress team. Interns will assist the campaign
finance staff with donor research and database maintenance, as well as
fundraising events. Interns receive professional training in top-notch
political software and will have the opportunity to continue work into
the fall semester. Position is unpaid, but students will acquire
tremendous insight into running a competitive congressional campaign.
Students in the New Orleans/Houma area who possess political
intuition, savvy research skills, and a passion for politics should
apply as soon as possible. Position will begin early May.
To Apply, please send resume and cover letter to
info@raviforcongres s.com
Top Tier U.S. Senate Race Seeking Field Director
Apr 28 11:20AM -0500 ^
A top tier U.S. Senate race in the Midwest is seeking a Field Director to
oversee field operations for the general election.
The ideal candidate will:
- Possess strong organizational and leadership skills
- Have experience working with NCEC data and creating targeting
data
- Have expertise using VAN and Votebuilder software
- Have field experience both in the Chicagoland area and downstate
- Have experience managing and setting goals for a field staff and
volunteers
- Have experience creating a field budget and a statewide field
plan
The Field Director will be responsible for:
- The creation and implementation of a statewide field plan
- Managing field staff and volunteers
- Setting voter contact and volunteer recruitment goals for field
staff and keeping staff on track to meet those goals
- Collaborating with other campaigns and field efforts throughout
Illinois
- Maintaining the voter file
- Developing volunteer recruitment efforts statewide
If interested please send a resume and cover letter to Magen at
magenmary6386@ gmail.com.
Community Liaison
Apr 28 11:52AM -0400 ^
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer seeks a Community Liaison to be
part of his collaborative, energetic, and innovative team. The prospective
staff member must be committed to seeking out new and better ways for the
office to connect with, and deliver for, Manhattan’s diverse neighborhoods,
communities, and constituents. The Community Liaison would represent the
Borough President’s office in Community Boards 6 and 8 (Upper East Side,
Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Stuyvesant Town and Gramercy Park) and work under the
supervision of the Borough President’s Director of Community Affairs &
Constituent Services.
*Specific responsibilities include:*
- Work in the Borough President’s Centre Street office handling
constituent and community issues;
- Act as an office liaison to the public while attending community
meetings and events within Community Boards 6 and 8;
- Maintain relationships with community groups including community
boards, block associations, tenant associations, non-profit organizations,
business improvements districts (BID) and schools;
- Identify new/emerging community groups to build relationships with on
behalf of the Borough President;
- Identify emerging community issues and help guide the office’s
response;
- Conduct community outreach around office initiatives, events and press
conferences;
- Maintain contact with the offices of local elected officials
representing Community Boards 6 and 8;
- Serve as a point person for the Borough President’s Community Board,
BID and Community Education Council (CEC) appointees within the district;
- Help facilitate the community board appointment process including
outreach and recruitment for community board applicants;
- Assist constituents with individual concerns including housing, health
care, social service and education issues;
- Assist with planning and implementation of Town Hall meetings and other
office-sponsored forums; and
- Draft testimony, correspondence, briefings, and talking points.
*Specific job requirements include:*
- Familiarity with the issues facing Manhattan communities including some
knowledge of the areas included in Community Boards 6 and 8;
- Prior community organizing, campaign, government, or non-profit work
experience strongly preferred;
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, meet
deadlines and maintain consistent attention to details;
- Highly energetic;
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Excellent written and public speaking abilities;
- Flexibility with regard to work hours; and
- Ability to work well under pressure.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. New York City residency
required within 90 days of appointment. Interested candidates should send a
resume and cover letter in single Word or PDF document to
skhan@manhattanbp. org <dbillings@manhattan bp.org>. The Office of the
Manhattan Borough President is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals
with bilingual skills are encouraged to apply.
Deputy Director of External Affairs
Apr 28 11:52AM -0400 ^
The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is seeking a Deputy Director
of External Affairs. The External Affairs unit manages intergovernmental
affairs, special events, appointments, graphic design, and the office’s
database. The Deputy Director will report to the Director of External
Affairs and will assist the Director in managing all duties of the
department.
*Specific Responsibilities/ Duties will include:*
- Assist in advancing the Borough President’s policy and legislative
priorities throughout all levels of government, with special emphasis on the
City Council;
- Represent the Borough President and communicate the goals of the office
with key stakeholders as well as act as an intergovernmental liaison to all
elected officials and government agencies on the city, state and federal
levels;
- Generate outreach strategies to government entities for office events,
mailings, and the upkeep of databases;
- Assist in managing the execution of large scale events including
drafting timelines and budgets, handling invitation production, seating,
staffing and vendor relations (caterers, designers, printers, entertainment,
etc.);
- Monitor relevant pending legislation and government regulations, and
conduct research to develop the Borough President’s legislative priorities
and recommendations that will be presented to other governmental entities
for partnership and support;
- Assist with the delivery of testimony on a wide variety of policy
issues ranging from education, health and transportation to economic
development and housing on behalf of the Borough President at various
government hearings;
- Administer appointments of the Borough President to various boards and
commissions, including business improvement districts, municipal hospital
community advisory boards, community education councils and neighborhood
advisory boards. Foster collaborative relationships with all such
appointees and ensure they are kept up-to-date on office initiatives;
- Monitor office staff’s projects and interactions that involve elected
officials and government agencies, and assist with navigating all levels of
government to ensure quality service delivery and government accountability;
- Manage and assist with special projects as identified by the Borough
President; and
- Assist Director in managing external affairs staff.
*Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*
- At least two (2) years of experience with government, civic,
policy/research or similar organizations;
- Familiarity with the inner-workings of government and the legislative
process on the city, state and federal levels;
- Familiarity with policy and legislative issues facing New Yorkers;
- Being comfortable in flexible, sometimes long work hours;
- Possess exceptional research, writing, interpersonal and organizational
skills;
- Must be detail-oriented, well organized, have strong written and oral
communication skills and be a team player;
- Must also possess excellent troubleshooting skills, work well under
pressure and deadlines, and have the ability to work on a tight budget;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word required; and
- Occasional weekend and evening hours required.
The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is committed to a
diverse workforce, and we seek diversity among applicants for this position.
People of color, women, gay/lesbian/ bisexual/ transgender people, people with
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates
should send a cover letter and resume in a word or PDF document by email to
spuritz@manhattanbp .org. New York City residency is required within 90 days
of hire.
Account Manager Position Available
Apr 28 06:10AM -0700 ^
A leading public relations firm with clients in the political, non-
profit, technology, defense, and transportation sectors seeks a full-
time Account Manager with 4-7 years experience to manage the day-to-
day operations of a major account. The candidate will pitch stories
and cultivate relationships with local and national media outlets,
organize press conferences, cultivate relationships with political
contacts, write collateral materials including Op-Ed’s, press
releases, one pagers, and letters to the editor. Exceptional writing
skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere a must -
campaign or Hill experience is preferred. Please email resume, cover
letter, and three writing samples to Matt Hager at
matthew.hager@ ymail.com.
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Program Assistant Position Available
Apr 28 06:11AM -0700 ^
A leading public affairs firm seeks a full-time Program Assistant to
help manage the day-to-day operations of major client in the
transportations industry. The candidate will oversee budget, help to
manage priorities, maintain relationships with political and industry
contacts, coordinate travel, oversee scheduling, write op-eds,
releases and collateral materials, and occasionally pitch stories to
national media outlets. Candidate should have 3-5 years experience,
exceptional writing and organizational skills, and an ability to
thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere. Please email resume and cover
letter to Matt Hager at matthew.hager@ ymail.com.
Press Secretary Position Available
Apr 28 06:10AM -0700 ^
A leading public relations firm with clients in the political, non-
profit, technology, defense, and transportation sectors seeks a full-
time Press Secretary with 3-5 years experience to pitch stories to
national media outlets, organize and manage press conferences, develop
strategic communications plans, write and pitch opinion pieces, and
cultivate relationships with the national news media. Exceptional
writing skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere a must
- campaign or Hill experience is preferred. Please email resume,
cover letter, and three writing samples to Matt Hager at
matthew.hager@ ymail.com.
Tonight: Communications Training at IPS
Apr 28 10:45AM -0400 ^
Learn the Keys to Effective Communication (Media and Online) at the Institute
for Policy Studies tonight! (details and
registration at http://www.hotsalsa .org/index. php?cid=1001374a)
Wed, April 28, 2010 — 6:30-8:30pm at IPS — 1112 16th St NW, Suite 600, DC
Learn the basics of how to be an effective communicator for your cause or
organization in this participatory workshop (participants encouraged to bring
questions) in which you will:
1.learn to think through a communications and social media strategy for an
advocacy organization or campaign (targets, goals, methods, steps),
2. develop an understanding about how communications and social media fits into
broader strategy and how it can be a key tool for general success,
3. learn the right path to get jobs in communications and social media,
4. get practical advice on key tactics/methods including writing
press/advocacy/ mobilization materials, media outreach/strategy and tactic
integration.
Led by:
Kety Esquivel is the Executive Director and CEO of Latinos In Social Media
(Latism.org) , and has over fifteen years of experience in the non‐profit,
private and political sectors. She directed Latino outreach for the Clark
Presidential Campaign. Her work has taken her to China
and Ethiopia with the United
Nations Economic Commission for Africa. She
worked as the New Media Manager for NCLR (the National Council of La Raza).
Korey Hartwich is an advocacy and
public affairs strategist working with progressive organizations, officials and
campaigns. Currently he works as a communicator for the American Federation of
State, County and Municipal Employees, where he focuses on writing media and
online materials, media relations and communications strategy for national
policy and political campaigns.
For Rep. Earl Pomeroy [D-ND] –
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT: Conservative Midwest Democrat seeks Legislative Assistant to handle appropriations, economic development and other legislative issues. Ideal candidate must have Capitol Hill or other applicable policy-related experience and be a self-starter. Midwest ties a plus. Candidate must be team player with evidence of strong communications, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Please email cover letter, resume, and writing sample of no more than 2 pages to: NDjobs@mail.house.gov. No calls, faxes, or drop-ins please.
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For Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN] –
Midwest Democrat on the Appropriations Committee seeks Legislative Assistant to handle health care, human services and housing issues. Candidates should have Capitol Hill experience or other policy-related experience with the issues in this portfolio. Minnesota ties a plus. Candidate must be a team player with strong writing and communication skills. This is not an entry level position. Please email cover letter and resume to: HealthLA2010@mail.house.gov. No calls, faxes, or drop-ins please.
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LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT (Rep. Mike Honda, Silicon Valley) California Democrat seeks an experienced legislative assistant with education policy expertise. The LA will be responsible for all aspects of Rep. Honda’s Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, as well as handling a variety of other issues, and some constituent mail. The ideal candidate will have education policy expertise, a minimum of 2 years of previous Hill experience, knowledge of the appropriations process, and will be flexible, politically savvy, and possess knowledge of Northern California/Bay Area issues. Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong research skills, a solid understanding of the legislative and appropriations process, initiative, creativity, and a willingness to work long hours in a fast-paced environment. Foreign language fluency preferred. This is not an entry level position.
Please email cover letter and resume to: ca15legassistant@mail.house.gov No phone calls or drop bys accepted. Closing date: May 14, 2010.
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For Rep. Mike Thompson [D-CA] –
OFFICE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: West Coast Democrat seeks organized and disciplined Office Manager/Executive Assistant for exciting opportunity to help shape/advance Member’s agenda. Duties will include managing Member’s Washington and district schedules, travel arrangements and personal correspondence. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for office finances, office systems administration and other office management duties. Candidate must be highly organized and an efficient self-starter. Salary commensurate with experience. This is not an entry-level position. Having own car is a plus. Please email resumes cademposition@gmail.com.
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Job Openings For April 28, 2010
Note to Job Applicants: To apply for a position, unless otherwise directed in listing, e-mail your resume and other supporting documents to harjobs@cq.com with the Job Referral Number visible in the subject field. Applications for multiple jobs must be e-mailed separately. Applications can also be mailed to Job Openings, c/o CQ’s House Action Reports, 1255 22nd Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20037. Indicate the Job Referral Number on your resume, as well as on the outside of the envelope, and send a separate resume for each position for which you are applying. Copies of the Job Openings are also available by request at Kinko’s, on Capitol Hill, 715 D Street, S.E.
Note to Subscribers: You must subscribe to House Action Reports to post a job listing. To post a listing, e-mail the job description and contact information to harjobs@cq.com by noon on Wednesday.
*An asterisk indicates the first publication of a new opening. All other openings have been published previously.
INTERNS – Internships are an excellent opportunity to gain Capitol Hill experience. If you are interested in a position as an intern for a member of Congress, submit your resume to the House Action Reports intern file. House Action Reports will keep resumes on file for approximately two months and make them available to offices upon request. Date your resume and send it to Job Referral No. “Intern.”
NEWS ANALYST/EDITOR — Bulletin News analysts are at the cutting edge of the modern information world. Each morning, the nation’s top executives in the government and corporate sectors start their day with a news analysis briefing provided by Bulletin News. If you want the opportunity to brief the nation’s decision makers, please fax your resume to 703-483-6181, or e-mail us at ResumesWP@BulletinNews.com. In order to do this job well, you must have excellent analytical skills, writing and editing ability, and experience in either government or corporate headquarters. The ability to work very early morning hours is a must. If you love news, thrive under deadlines, and want to have a direct impact on important decision makers, Bulletin News is the place for you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT/EDITORIAL QUALITY CONTROL — BulletinNews produces the daily White House News Summary for the Executive Office of the President and additional customized news briefings for governmental and Fortune 500 leaders nationwide. We’re expanding the product management team, reflecting the rapid growth of our business. The successful candidate will be pivotal, serving as (a) the face of the company to clients, each of which pays six figures annually for their daily service; (b) the “voice of the client” internally, ensuring that our editorial workers understand client needs; and (c) a driver of our quality-control management system. Ideal candidate will have strong account management skills combined with experience working as a journalist, editor or similar news generation/monitoring position. Apply to BusOps@BulletinNews.com. EEOC.
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT — Democratic Armed Services Committee member is seeking a legislative assistant to handle committee work. Candidates should have significant Hill experience, excellent written and oral communication skills. Preference is for candidates with military service. Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to MLAopening2009@gmail.com.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/SCHEDULER — Progressive House Member of Congress from Texas seeks a detail oriented, highly organized and self-motivated individual as an executive assistant. Candidate will prepare the daily schedule for the member, and prepare detailed itineraries, including important numbers, locations and contact names; prepare monthly projected schedules; brief the member on all scheduling activities and requests of the Washington, D.C., and district offices; coordinate photo opportunities with constituents; make reservations for the Congressman’s air travel, ground transportation, and lodging; submit vouchers for travel and expense reimbursement to the staff member responsible for submitting office bills for payment; respond to all invitations, either by written correspondence or by personal telephone call. Candidate will work well under pressure and handle stress. Must have a flexible schedule as job includes long hours, nights, and weekends
and other duties as assigned. Bachelor’s degree is required with at least two years of office experience. At least one year working in a congressional office is beneficial as is experience making travel reservations and arrangements. Alternatively, three to five years of related work experience. Must have strong telephone skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to prioritization of and recommendations on appointments. Candidate absolutely must have a car to travel with the member throughout Washington, D.C. Thoroughness and careful attention to detail is an absolute must. Does this sound like you? Send a resume, cover letter, and references to: Resumebox@mail.house.gov.
STAFF ASSISTANT — Active Bay Area California Democratic member of Congress seeks a staff assistant. Responsibilities include managing the front desk and greeting visitors. Daily tasks include answering telephones, conducting and organizing tours, processing flag requests, assisting a busy legislative staff, and serving as intern coordinator. Applicants should be detail-oriented professionals with strong organizational skills and writing abilities, positive attitudes and pride in work product. It is required that this staffer have a car. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to dcstaffer@mail.house.gov. Absolutely no phone calls, e-mails or walk-ins, please.
INTERNS — Rep. Lynn C. Woosley, D-Calif., is offering full-time or part-time unpaid internships. This position provides exposure to the legislative process, while developing a strong understanding of how a congressional office operates. Intern responsibilities include answering phones, leading tours of the Capitol, opening and sorting mail and faxes, and the potential to assist legislative staff with research and correspondence. Applicants should be energetic, committed and posses excellent communication skills. District ties are a plus. Please send a resume and cover letter to ca06internapp@gmail.com.
INTERNS — The College Republican National Committee is looking for several interns for the winter, spring, and summer in our Washington, D.C. office. Specifically, we are looking for political, finance, and communication interns. Each intern would be working with their respective area director on projections related to their title. Political interns will work with our political director on the 2010 field program. Communication interns will work with our political director and communications director, writing and creating content for our Web site, developing press contacts, and writing press releases. Finance interns will work with the finance director on major donor fundraising and event planning. Ideal candidates should have excellent writing skills, a strong work ethic, pay attention to detail, and be moderate or conservative leaning politically. We are flexible with school schedules and more than happy to write letters of recommendation. Our office
is located off the Blue and Orange Lines at Eastern Market, just six blocks from Capitol Hill. Please send a cover letter and resume to Tierra Warren at twarren@crnc.org if interested or with questions.
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – 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.
INTERNS – Moderate Democratic Congressman from Pennsylvania is searching for a qualified applicant for a full-time or part-time internship in a Washington, D.C. office. Position will be for summer 2010 and is unpaid. Duties include answering phones, running errands, researching legislation for the member and legislative staff, attending hearings and briefings, and answering constituent letters on various issues. To apply for an internship, please send an application form (available at www.altmire.house.gov), a resume, two letters of recommendation from a professor, mentor or employer, a short essay (1 to 2 pages) on why you want to intern in the office of Rep. Altmire (D-Pa.), and dates of availability to altmireintern@mail.house.gov. If you would like more information on internships or have any questions, please email altmireintern@mail.house.gov.
ANALYST, LEGISLATIVE ACTION – CQ-Roll Call is seeking a full-time legislative analyst for its Legislative Action team to cover measures scheduled for House floor action, primarily for House Action Reports. This analyst mainly will handle legislation dealing with financial services, economic affairs, agriculture and small businesses, as well as some appropriations bills. The analyst will be expected to describe in detail the major provisions of bills, as well as relevant background information and anticipated floor amendments, and will be responsible for summarizing arguments made by supporters and opponents of major bills, among other tasks. The analyst will work with legislative text, committee reports and other documents, and is expected to build and maintain relationships with sources both internal and on Capitol Hill. Demonstrated research and writing experience is required, and successful candidates will have extensive experience with Congress,
public policy, or both. Familiarity with government documents also is preferred. Some evening and occasional weekend work required. Contact jobs@cq.com.
STAFF ASSISTANT – Conservative midwest Democrat seeks energetic, highly-organized and personable staff assistant. Duties include: answering telephones, conducting and organizing tours, processing flag requests, assisting a busy legislative staff, and serving as intern coordinator. Applicants should be detail-oriented professionals with strong organizational and communications skills. Hill experience and Pennsylvania ties a plus. Please send resume and cover letter to: paresumebox@gmail.com No phone calls or drop-ins, please.
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT STAFF – Conservative Midwest Democrat seeks budget/tax legislative assistant to handle committee work and other legislative issues that may include, but are not limited to, energy/environment, agriculture and foreign affairs. This is not an entry-level position. Ideal candidate must have Capitol Hill or other applicable policy-related experience and be a self-starter. Pennsylvania ties a plus. Candidate must be team player with evidence of strong communications, analytical and interpersonal skills. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and writing sample of no more than 2 pages to: paresumebox@gmail.com. No calls, faxes, or drop-ins please.
STAFF ASSISTANT – Senior Republican House member seeks a staff assistant for Washington, D.C. office. Candidate must possess excellent communication skills and be courteous, detail-oriented and organized. The staff assistant will be responsible for constituent services including: answering phones, giving Capitol tours, processing flag requests, and also will have a significant role in the constituent mail process. This is a fast-paced office that requires a staff assistant who can multi-task and be a team player. Previous Hill experience and Illinois ties are preferred, but not required. Interested applicants should e-mail resume, cover letter and writing sample to ilstaffassistant@gmail.com. No phone calls, faxes, or drop-offs please.
* COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR – Senior Midwest Democrat seeks a communications director to manage press and communication operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, responding to press inquiries; drafting press releases; managing and updating official website; creating and distributing e-newsletters, franked mailings and questionnaires; and developing and implementing media, communications and public relations strategies. Candidate must be team player with evidence of strong communications, analytical and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the appropriations process and Indiana ties a plus. Please send a cover letter, resume, and two short writing samples to democrat.cd2010@mail.house.gov. No calls, faxes, or drop-ins please.
Press internship opening
The Washington, DC press office of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) is looking for a full-time unpaid intern for the summer. First-hand experience in the Congresswoman’s press office provides interns with an unparalleled knowledge and understanding of the development of public policy and the role of the media in informing constituents about the activities of their federal representatives. An internship with Congresswoman Slaughter also offers unique insight into the legislative process and parliamentary procedure, as she is Chairwoman of the powerful House Committee on Rules.
Responsibilities include drafting press releases and advisories, tracking and clipping relevant news, and assisting the press team with research and other duties. Interns are an integral part of the team and are given substantial opportunities to learn and grow in a fast-paced and active office.
Candidates with upstate New York connections are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should e-mail cover letters, resumes and a 2-page writing sample to Maria Joy at ny28resumes@gmail.com by Monday, May 3rd. Please indicate available start date in cover letter.
Maria Joy | Staff Assistant | Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter
2469 Rayburn | Tel: 202.225.3615 | Fax: 202.225.7822
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DCPS Seeks Project Assistant for Director, Teacher Human Capital Team
DC Public Schools is searching for a smart, energetic, and talented Project Assistant to the Director of Teacher Human Capital.
As part of its effort to become the highest performing urban school system in the nation, the District of Columbia Public Schools is committed to ensuring that it has the highest performing, highest paid, most honored, and most satisfied educator force in the nation. Towards that end, DCPS has developed a Teacher Human Capital Team, which oversees teacher recruitment, selection, evaluation, compensation, recognition, and retention.
The Project Assistant is responsible for supporting the work of Jason Kamras and of the Human Capital team. Responsibilities include general administrative duties for the team, troubleshooting issues for teachers, school staff, and central office colleagues, managing small to medium sized projects that align with key strategic initiatives, and logistical support.
The ideal candidate would have:
• A bachelor’s degree, with previous exposure to or experience in the education sector
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and present data
• Ability to identify and carry out resourceful solutions to complicated problems
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment
How To Apply
Please visit our web site for the full position description. Please email a current resume and cover letter citing vacancy announcement 10-OHC-054 to DCPSEmployment@dc.gov. For additional vacancies, visit the DCPS homepage at www.dcps.dc.gov or follow us on Twitter @dcpsjobs.
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Kathy Choi
1507 4th St NW #1 | Washington, DC | 20001
(310) 560-9114 | (202) 507-9092 | kathy.s.choi@gmail.com
AWI Job Announcement: Website and Communications Coordinator
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is seeking an energetic person to manage its website and online communications.
The candidate should possess expert proficiency in website applications, content management software and communication skills.
Adept at problem-solving and multi-tasking in a busy environment, the successful candidate must demonstrate a service-oriented and team approach in the support of AWI’s goals.
Responsibilities include:
• Managing AWI’s website on day to day basis.
• Maximizing website capabilities and increasing online activists.
• Developing and posting web content under the direction of the Executive Director and relevant staff on technical content.
• Generating and modifying graphic images for placement on the web site.
• Preparing and sending email alerts to AWI membership.
• Preparing and issuing press releases and, along with staff, work with media to promote the goals of AWI.
• Creating, managing, and posting content for social networking sites.
Qualifications desired:
• 2+ years experience in web design and development. Entry-level candidate with exceptional skills and enthusiasm will be considered.
• Ability to code in HTML, Flash and JavaScript a plus.
• Fundamental knowledge of networking, DNS, and SMTP.
• Excellent PC skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated interest in animal welfare.
To Apply:
Reply to this announcement by email to jobs@awionline.org or by mail to Animal Welfare Institute, Attn: Chris Heyde, 900 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20003; Fax (202) 337-2131. Applications that do not include all of the requirements listed below will not be considered.
PLEASE include:
• Cover letter
• Resume (including references and salary history/requirements)
• Two-paragraph writing sample on an animal-related topic of your choice
AWI offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, located near Eastern Market Metro. View our website at www.awionline.org.
Posted April 20, 2010
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CHRISTOPHER J. HEYDE
Deputy Director, Government and Legal Affairs
ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE
900 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20003
www.awionline.org
www.compassionindex.org
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 11:50 AM
Subject: Job Announcement: Legislative Assistant
Midwest Democrat on the Appropriations Committee seeks Legislative Assistant to handle health care, human services and housing issues. Candidates should have Capitol Hill experience or other policy-related experience with the issues in this portfolio. Minnesota ties a plus. Candidate must be a team player with strong writing and communication skills. This is not an entry level position. Please email cover letter and resume to: HealthLA2010@ mail.house. gov. No calls, faxes, or drop-ins please.
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Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 12:53 PM
Subject: Job Announcement: LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT (Rep. Mike Honda, Silicon Valley) California Democrat seeks an experienced legislative assistant with education policy expertise. The LA will be responsible for all aspects of Rep. Honda’s Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, as well as handling a variety of other issues, and some constituent mail. The ideal candidate will have education policy expertise, a minimum of 2 years of previous Hill experience, knowledge of the appropriations process, and will be flexible, politically savvy, and possess knowledge of Northern California/Bay Area issues. Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong research skills, a solid understanding of the legislative and appropriations process, initiative, creativity, and a willingness to work long hours in a fast-paced environment. Foreign language fluency preferred. This is not an entry level position.
Please email cover letter and resume to: ca15legassistant@ mail.house. gov No phone calls or drop bys accepted. Closing date: May 14, 2010.
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Press internship opening
The Washington, DC press office of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) is looking for a full-time unpaid intern for the summer. First-hand experience in the Congresswoman’s press office provides interns with an unparalleled knowledge and understanding of the development of public policy and the role of the media in informing constituents about the activities of their federal representatives. An internship with Congresswoman Slaughter also offers unique insight into the legislative process and parliamentary procedure, as she is Chairwoman of the powerful House Committee on Rules.
Responsibilities include drafting press releases and advisories, tracking and clipping relevant news, and assisting the press team with research and other duties. Interns are an integral part of the team and are given substantial opportunities to learn and grow in a fast-paced and active office.
Candidates with upstate New York connections are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should e-mail cover letters, resumes and a 2-page writing sample to Maria Joy at ny28resumes@ gmail.com by Monday, May 3rd. Please indicate available start date in cover letter.
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Communication training at IPS Wednesday
Apr 26 05:42PM -0400 ^
Learn the Keys to Effective Communication (Media and Online) at the Institute for Policy Studies this week (details and registration at http://www.hotsalsa .org/index. php?cid=1001374a)
Wed, April 28, 2010 — 6:30-8:30pm at IPS — 1112 16th St NW, Suite 600, DC
Learn the basics of how to be an effective communicator for your cause or organization in this participatory workshop (participants encouraged to bring questions) in which you will:
1.learn to think through a communications strategy for an advocacy organization or campaign (targets, goals, methods, steps),
2. develop an understanding about how communications fits into broader strategy and how it can be a key tool for general success,
3. learn the right path to get jobs in communications,
4. get practical advice on key tactics/methods including writing press/advocacy/ mobilization materials, media outreach/strategy and tactic integration.
Led by
Kety Esquivel is the Executive Director and CEO of Latinos In Social Media (Latism.org) , and has over fifteen years of experience in the non‐profit, private and political sectors. She directed Latino outreach for the Clark Presidential Campaign. Her work has taken her to China and Ethiopia with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. She worked as the New Media Manager for NCLR (the National Council of La Raza).
Korey Hartwich is an advocacy and public affairs strategist working with progressive organizations, officials and campaigns. Currently he works as a communicator for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, where he focuses on writing media and online materials, media relations and communications strategy for national policy and political campaigns.
JOB: PCCC Campaign Director, Political Division
Apr 27 05:45PM -0400 ^
*Job Description: *
*Campaign Director, Political Division*
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Company: Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC)
Job Title: Campaign Director, Political Division
Description: New Media Organizing for PCCC Endorsed
Campaigns
Posting Date: March 1, 2010
Closing Date: Until filled
*POSITION SUMMARY:*
The Progressive Change Campaign Committee seeks a senior online organizer to
work with our endorsed political campaigns, helping strategically with major
aspects of their new media programs. Responsibilities might include
everything from technical and strategic support to blogging to managing an
email program. Must be able to conceive and execute campaigns from
start-to-finish with minimal supervision. Must understand how to leverage
resources and attack vulnerabilities. Tech chops required, field experience
a plus. This position will report to the Political Director and the
Co-Founders of the organization. This is an unprecedented opportunity to
work with top-tier Congressional races around the country.
*RESPONSIBILITIES: *
• *Management of online programs*: The Campaign Director will be
responsible for the day-to-day management of up to 4-5 online programs for
electoral campaigns, including (but not limited to) writing content for
emails, landing pages, and blog posts; updating websites and Twitter
accounts; conceiving and executing social networking strategies; conceiving
and executing online ad campaigns; and setting and reporting metrics.
• *Strategic responsibility and direction:* The Campaign Director will
be responsible for ongoing relationships with senior campaign staff and
top-tier candidates on endorsed races; identifying opportunities for online
activism at the local and national level; and charting a strategic course
for that campaign.
• *Best practices:* The Campaign Director is responsible for ensuring
that endorsed campaigns are following “best practices” in their new media
work, including reporting back to supporters in a timely way and engaging
transparently with the netroots community.
• Other duties as assigned.
* *
*QUALIFICATIONS: *
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 3-5 years organizing experience
• Demonstrated experience and success with online campaigns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven entrepreneurial abilities, creativity and initiative
• Ability to work efficiently and autonomously
• Strong commitment to social justice and the progressive movement
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS and general technical proficiency
• Experience with federal electoral campaigns a plus
Pay and benefits commensurate with experience. Must be comfortable with
long, irregular hours, occasional travel, and virtual work environment.
*ABOUT THE PROGRESSIVE CHANGE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE:*
Founded in January 2009, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is
an organization dedicated to helping better, bolder progressive candidates
get elected. We provide candidates with the tools and knowledge to hit the
ground running from Day One. Our staff includes senior organizers from
top-tier congressional campaigns and progressive movement organizations. We’re
a not-for-profit, one-stop shop for progressive candidates at the state and
federal levels.**
We also run advocacy campaigns on prominent issues like health care reform
and media accountability. In our first year, we raised over a million
dollars to support our advocacy work in small-dollar online donations from
our vibrant 350,000-member email list. You can read more about the PCCC at
http://www.BoldProg ressives. org <http://www.boldprog ressives. org/>.
PCCC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, members of
the LGBT community, and others are strongly encouraged to apply.
*TO APPLY:*
Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample. Your cover letter
should indicate how you learned of the job opening and your salary history.
Please upload your documents here:
http://act.boldprog ressives. org/cms/sign/ app_helpdesk/
Apr 27 03:13PM -0400 ^
Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Job Announcement:
Development Associate
VPIRG is looking for a mission-driven individual with strong project
management, relationship- building and writing skills to serve as our
Development Associate. The right candidate understands the needs and
activities of member-based advocacy organizations and enjoys
strategizing how to garner support for our work. The Development
Associate will manage and implement activities aimed at telling the
story of our work in a compelling way to members, donors and the public.
Strong communications skills, attention to detail and analytical
fundraising sense will be critical to success in this role.
The Development Associate will work under the guidance of the Associate
Director and in partnership with the entire staff and board to conduct:
major donor drives, donor prospecting and cultivation; direct mail,
phone and online giving campaigns; and related member communications and
cultivation activities. Three or more years specific fundraising
experience required, ideally with integrating multiple methods both on
and offline. A background in grassroots activism, marketing and/or
communications a plus. Must understand the metrics of large-scale
fundraising as well as the art of building strong personal relationships
to build our organization’ s member base and financial strength. This
position offers an opportunity for professional development and growth
as you cultivate our base of nearly 20,000 members and supporters and
grow the organization’ s capacity to defend the public interest. This is
a full-time, exempt position based in Montpelier.
About VPIRG: VPIRG’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of
Vermont’s environment, people and locally-based economy by informing and
mobilizing citizens across the state. For 38 years we have represented
the public’s voice, countering special interest influence on issues of
public health, the environment, consumer protection and democracy.
VPIRG’s work has helped keep Vermont on the cutting edge of critical
state and national issues ranging from the fight to close Vermont
Yankee, Vermont’s only nuclear plant, to defying chemical industry
lobbyists to push for Vermont to be the second state to aggressively ban
the toxic chemical BPA, to the effort to make one of the most
progressive health care systems in the nation a model the rest of the
country can follow. We identify innovative solutions and build the
political support necessary to put practical ideas into action. The
organization has 10 full-time staff and a summer field staff of 30. Our
annual budget is just over $1 million. You can find more information
about VPIRG and our campaigns on our web site at: www.vpirg.org.
Job Summary: The Development Associate will contribute to VPIRG’s work
by coordinating and implementing various components of VPIRG’s
fundraising and development activities.
* Member/donor solicitation: Coordinate and participate in various
development and fundraising projects including: direct mail, major
donor, phone campaigns, door canvassing, online fundraising and planned
giving.
* Writing and communications: Draft/edit direct mail, phone and
online appeals and contribute to developing other member communications
and informational materials including newsletter, campaign updates,
grant reports, website and brochures.
* Research: Conduct donor prospecting and foundation research;
follow best practices and trends in fundraising and development and help
apply these strategies to our work.
* Cultivation and engagement: Assist in designing and carrying out
new member prospecting and outreach activities as well as existing
member cultivation strategies; develop and implement innovative ways to
engage, educate and excite our base of supporters and groom lifelong
members that bridge generational, geographic, socioeconomic and
political divides.
* Strategic analysis: Analyze metrics of fundraising efforts;
assess, project and track membership rates of renewal and giving habits;
assist with budget projections and monitoring of multi-stream
fundraising efforts and membership growth strategies.
Qualifications: At least three years fundraising experience required;
additional experience with grassroots organizing and issue-oriented
campaigning desired. Must be extremely personable, have a persuasive way
with words (both verbal and written), and have the ability to tell an
inspiring story. The ideal candidate is flexible, detail-oriented and
thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Experience with
CRM/donor databases and advanced level Microsoft Excel skills required.
Commitment to the issues on which VPIRG works and a mission-driven
approach are essential in this demanding and highly-professional work
environment.
Compensation: Competitive salary depending on experience. VPIRG offers
an excellent benefits package including employer-paid health, vision and
dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, employer-matching IRA
contributions of up to 3% of salary, and six weeks of annual leave.
Application Process: Send cover letter, resume and writing sample via
email only to: colleen@vpirg. org. VPIRG is an equal opportunity
employer. This position will remain open until filled. Seeking start
date in May/June.
Apr 27 12:42PM -0500 ^
Progressive campaign field organizers needed for Forrest Claypool’s
county-wide race for Cook County Tax Assessor. Anti-machine campaign based
out of Chicago. Full time positions available; start immediately.
$1,800/month + benefits. Applicants must be dedicated, out-going, and
available to work long hours and weekends. To apply, send resume to
kurt@forrestclaypoo l.com
–
Kurt Gonska
Claypool for Assessor
Mobile: (708) 717-8517
kurt@forrestclaypoo l.com
PAID INTERN: Reporting and Administrative
Apr 27 03:15PM -0400 ^
The Sunlight Foundation
(www.SunlightFounda tion.com<http://www.sunlight foundation. com/>)
has an opening for a paid intern who will provide administrative and
reporting support to our Party Time site. The job is ideal for college or
graduate students majoring in journalism, political science, government,
public policy or history, or other students interested in politics and
government.
The Sunlight Foundation is a non-partisan, non-profit public interest
organization in Washington, D.C. It is on the cutting edge of using the
power of the Internet to enable citizens to learn more about what their
elected representatives in Congress are doing, thus helping reduce
corruption and ensure greater transparency and accountability.
The administrative/ reporter will assist the Sunlight Foundation Reporting
Group staff in creating a database of fundraising events for members of
Congress. Primary responsibilities include data entry and processing; in
addition, there will be investigative reporting opportunities. The
successful candidate will receive hands-on training in the latest tools
citizens and organizations use to hold Congress accountable, including
TransparencyData. com, OpenSecrets. org, and others, as well as insights
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