Chris Lyon’s Hill Job List for May 13

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Director of Government Relations

The search for the Director of Government Relations opens on April 28, 2011 and will continue until a qualified candidate has accepted the position. The salary is commensurate with the position description and experience. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid vacation and continuing education opportunities. The position is located at The Conservation Fund’s national office in Arlington, Virginia.
As the nation’s leading conservation organization, The Conservation Fund (TCF) seeks sustainable conservation solutions for the 21st century, emphasizing integration of economic and environmental goals. Through land conservation, leadership training and community-based activities, TCF is a leader in developing innovative long-term measures to conserve land and water. Since its inception, TCF has forged partnerships to protect America’s irreplaceable outdoor and cultural heritage—protecting almost 7 million acres for future generations.
The Director of Government Relations reports to the Vice President for Government Relations/Director of Real Estate.
Working as part of the Government Relations team, the Director of Government Relations supports TCF project leaders, primarily by helping to secure federal land acquisition funding through Congressional appropriations, agency grant programs and other public funding sources, in order to complete real estate projects.
Responsibilities include:
• Working with TCF project leaders to help select, implement and complete land acquisition projects. In the case of larger projects, the Director of Government Relations will work as part of a team.
• Securing federal funding for land conservation projects through annual Congressional appropriations bills, in conjunction with landowners and non-profit partners.
• Advancing appropriations and authorizing legislation to provide federal land conservation funding, such as the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), to help the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), National Park Service (NPS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), USDA/Forest Service (USFS) and state agencies achieve their land acquisition goals.
• Supporting programmatic funding and TCF participation in a range of federal grant programs including National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration and FWS coastal habitat acquisition programs, North American Wetlands Conservation Act, Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Section 6 grants, the Migratory Bird/Duck Stamp and federal Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration activities.
• Working with field offices to secure funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), Department of Defense and other federal agencies.
• Work with TCF partners to create and expand units of the National Park System and National Wildlife Refuge System.
• Providing information to TCF field offices about the federal budget, appropriations process, federal grant programs, authorizing legislation and rulemakings along with agency policies and decisions.
• Tracking authorizing legislation including Farm Bill, Water Resources Development Act and other high priority federal authorizing legislation.
• Representing TCF in partnerships with businesses, landowners and conservation organizations relating to federal appropriations for projects, overall funding levels, and agency budgets.
• Ensuring compliance with Congressional and executive branch lobbying rules.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
Minimum of five years of work experience in Congress, the Executive Branch or related private sector employment. Must have an understanding of the federal budget and appropriations process and federal land managing agencies. Must demonstrate ability to achieve results, work with others and a strong commitment to land conservation including fish and wildlife habitat protection, outdoor recreation and historic preservation. Strong written and verbal communication skills needed.
Qualified candidates should send your resume with cover letter indicating salary requirements to:
The Conservation Fund
Attention: Human Resources
1655 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1300
Arlington, VA 22209-3199
Fax: (703) 525-4610
E-mail: careers@conservationfund.org
The Conservation Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer

STAFF ASSISTANT/SCHEDULER: Rep. Joe Crowley (NY-07) seeks a Staff Assistant/Scheduler to serve in his Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include handling all DC scheduling requests, managing and developing the Member’s daily schedule, coordinating Member’s travel arrangements, drafting Member’s personal correspondence, managing the front office, answering the phones, opening and distributing mail, coordinating constituent requests for tours and flags, conducting Capitol tours, overseeing intern program, and various additional administrative duties. Ideal candidates must be good writers, well-organized and detail oriented, highly-motivated, and able to problem-solve in a fast-paced work environment. New Yorkers and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Some previous Capitol Hill scheduling experience is strongly preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please email cover letter and résumé in a single document to CrowleyJobs@gmail.com (subject line should read: Staff Assistant/Scheduler). No phone calls or drop-bys please.

STAFF ASSISTANT – Northeast House Democratic office seeks a talented, motivated and organized individual to join our team in an entry-level position responsible for a diverse set of administrative duties, chief among them serving as the Member’s scheduler for appointments in Washington. Other responsibilities include driving the Member to official appointments, managing constituent requests for flags and tours of the White House and Capitol, managing the intern program, maintaining office supplies, distributing communications, answering the phone, greeting visitors and other administrative duties. There will be occasional late nights and early mornings as appointments warrant. A Capitol Hill internship or similar experience is desired. Car ownership is a plus but not required. A sense of humor and the ability to work in a team atmosphere are a must. Please email a brief cover letter, resume, and 1 page writing sample to caphillresumes@gmail.com
with the subject line: Staff Assistant. No calls or walk-ins please.

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 prepares detailed itineraries, including important numbers, locations and contact names; prepares monthly projected schedules; and briefs the Member on all scheduling activities and requests of the Washington, D.C. and district offices; coordinates photo opportunities with constituents; makes reservations for the Congressman’s air travel, ground transportation, and lodging; submits vouchers for travel and expense reimbursement to the staff member responsible for submitting office bills for payment; responds to all invitations, either by written correspondence or by personal telephone call; ensures that the Member is provided with briefing materials for each event by coordinating with event participants and the appropriate legislative and/or
district staff; maintains the Member’s files, including notes, correspondence, and all information relating to travel; acts as a liaison for constituents and other individuals when they visit the Member. Candidate will work well under pressure and handle stress; works a flexible schedule including some long hours and performs 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; 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. Minorities are encouraged to apply
.Thoroughness and careful attention to detail is an absolute must. Does this sound like you? Send resume, cover letter, and references to: Resumebox@mail.house.gov.
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The Mobilize.org team is growing and is looking to hire a talented and enthusiastic Communications Manager.

About the position:

The Mobilize.org Communications Manager’s primary role is to work with the Director of Strategy and Programs to design and drive communications and marketing efforts that align to organizational goals. Working closely with the Director of Strategy and Programs and the Program Manager, the Communications Manager will ensure that all communications and marketing strategies align with the organization’s direction set forth in the strategic plan. The Communications Manager will also ensure that communication initiatives are professional and consistent with the organization’s mission and culture and will be responsible for building and managing strong internal and external relationships to ensure tactical implementation of all communications and marketing strategies.

Here’s a link to the full posting: http://mobilize.org/2011/05/communications-manager
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815 16TH STREET, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20006 202-637-5014 WWW.PRIDEATWORK.ORG nwu, uaw local 1981, afl-cio
Are you ready to work hard and make
a difference in the lives of lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender workers? If so,
we need you – join our Pride at Work team!
JOB POSTING – DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
(EST. 75% TIME, WITH BENEFITS!)
To apply: please send cover letter and resume to peggy@prideatwork.org.
This position is based in the national office of Pride at Work (Washington, DC) and reports to the Executive Director.
Position Objective:
[1] The Development Director is responsible for crafting and implementing the development strategy needed to advance
the mission and objectives of Pride At Work, AFL-CIO and our 501(c)3 affiliate, the LGBT Labor Leadership Initiative.
Position Responsibilities Include:
[1] Research, write and manage grant proposals and reports.
[1] Manage the grant and union/business sponsorship program.
[1] Manage individual donor membership program.
[1] Work with the E.D. on annual budget development, monitoring and reports.
[1] Develop new funding streams to support new and expanded programs, as well as maintaining a stable, diverse
funding mix in support of current programs
[1] Provide fundraising training and technical assistance to national Executive Board, chapters and staff.
[1] Advance the overall mission of Pride At Work, organizing and mobilizing for social and economic justice with LGBT
labor and our allies as requested by the E.D.
Position Requirements:
[1] Mandatory requirement: Experienced development director with a proven track record in development for
progressive nonprofits. With your application please provide information regarding your experience with:
o Foundations for which you have successfully written grant proposals, year and size of grant/s awarded;
o Fundraising with unions and socially-responsible businesses
o Individual membership drives and building a high donor base
o Online solicitations, donor management and membership development
o Managing fundraising events
[1] The successful candidate will be a creative, self-directed, dynamic individual; have experience working in and being
able to produce and meet deadlines in high-pressure situations; be able to effectively multi-task without losing details
and effectively see projects through from assignment to completion.
[1] The successful candidate must have a strong, proven commitment to social and economic justice,
[1] Strong computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, database management and email communications.
[1] Experience in working in a labor union environment & with nonprofits is strongly preferred; bilingual skills are a plus.
[1] Women, people of color and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals are encouraged to apply. Pride at
Work is an equal-opportunity employer.
Hours, Schedule & Compensation: The position is approximately 75% of full time. Nights and weekends may be required. The
specific regular schedule will be worked out by mutual agreement. Travel may be required.
Compensation: Salaried, commensurate w/ experience. Incl. full health benefits, vision, dental, vacation, sick days and a 403(b).
Union yes! Pride at Work is a non-profit organization and one of six official constituency groups of the AFL-CIO. Our mission is to
educate & organize mutual support between the Labor Movement and the LGBT Community for social and economic justice. We seek
full equality for LGBT Workers in our workplaces and unions. We organize in the spirit of the union movement’s historic motto, “An
Injury to One is An Injury to All.” Become a fan on facebook: “Pride at Work”.
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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR –
CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS

Department: Civil, Human and Women’s Rights
Position: Civil and Human Rights Program Coordinator
Reports To: Department Director
Location: Washington, D.C.

OVERVIEW OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The AFL-CIO Civil, Human, and Women’s Rights Department supports and implements the priorities and programs of the AFL-CIO from the vantage point the civil, human and women’s rights.

The Civil And Human Rights Program Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of department programs and activities; the integration of the work of the Civil, Human, and Women’s Rights Department into AFL-CIO campaigns and programs through collaborative work with AFL-CIO Departments; and with outreach to AFL-CIO Constituency groups, affiliates, and allies. The Civil and Human Rights Program Coordinator conducts research and writes on human rights issues.

The Civil and Human Rights Program Coordinator works under the supervision of the Director of Civil, Human, and Women’s Rights Department.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Work with AFL-CIO affiliates and constituency groups to develop and implement programs and campaigns of the AFL-CIO;
• Assist with the development and coordination of coalition building and work with community allies;
• Conduct ongoing research on civil, human and women’s rights issues and write articles and for the Blog;
• Coordinate department outreach and activities as it relates to the programs of the AFL-CIO and the integration of the Department;
• Assist with conceptualizing, researching and writing the Department quarterly newsletter;
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Department’s Solidarity: Latino and African American Workers program;
• Develop tools and resources that support department campaign goals;
• Update and maintain Department web page, using social media to expand the outreach of Department work;
• Develop and conduct workshops and training programs for staff of the AFL-CIO, affiliates and constituency groups;
• Create a resource library for civil, human, and women’s rights materials;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience with specific demonstrated experience in civil, human and women’s rights campaigns;
• 3-4 years experience in issue campaign work with specific demonstrated experience in civil, human or women’s rights campaigns;
• Extensive knowledge of relevant and current civil and human rights issues;
• Previous labor movement experience is preferred but candidate must possess a working knowledge of the labor and social justice movements;
• Demonstrated experience utilizing social media to advance civil, human and women’s rights issues;
• Demonstrated knowledge of immigration issues.

Skills
• Excellent verbal, writing and research skills;
• Excellent computer skills including web-based and Lexis-Nexis research;
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Demonstrated superior writing and messaging skills – writing sample required;
• Demonstrated ability to adjust tone and arguments for a variety of audiences;
• Demonstrated ability to assess critical civil, human and women’s rights issues and identify relevant information to support the AFL-CIO program.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of people while maintaining important and effective relationships;
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, pro-active and a self-starter;
• Must be detail-oriented;
• Spanish language proficiency required;
• Demonstrated effective time management skills, including demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects, including demonstrated experience in developing campaign and/or personal work plans and goals;
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good political judgment, sensitivity and discretion;
• Ability to travel and work long and extended hours as needed.

Please send all resumes, references and a cover letter to the AFL-CIO Human Resources Department.

AFL-CIO Human Resources Department
815 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
jobpost@aflcio.org
(202)637-5256 Phone
(202)508-6961 Fax

Equal Opportunity Employer

INTERNSHIPS:

Next Level Partners is looking for an intern to assist with compliance and fundraising. We work with Democratic and Progressive Leadership PACs, Candidate Committees, Joint Committees, etc. on their accounting/FEC compliance and fundraising.
This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in politics and work with multiple campaigns and committees. Interns will work in a fast-paced environment and duties will include assisting with donor research, data entry and clean-up, and transaction processing.
This person must be well organized, detail oriented, self motivated, and have computer knowledge. Excel and database knowledge is useful but not required. No previous political experience is required. A positive attitude, willingness to learn and be part of a team is a must. Applicant must have a laptop. The internship is unpaid and requires a minimum of 10 hours a week. The position is based on Capitol Hill. Email your resume to Jennifer at jennifer@nextlevelpartners.net.

IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: NY-26 SPECIAL ELECTION
Democratic candidate Kathy Hochul is running a great campaign that could use additional volunteers in the push to election day on May 24th. If you are interested in traveling up to the district for the DCCC’s GOTV operation as a volunteer you could make the difference in this tight election. The DCCC and campaign can help with housing and finding shared rides. If you have staff that can help, please email craig@dccc.org.

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JOBS:

PRESS SECRETARY – The Office of Senator Claire McCaskill is seeking an experienced, creative, and aggressive communications professional to serve as Press Secretary. The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer with the ability to write clearly under tight deadlines, has a strong track record of building relationships, and experience executing an aggressive communications strategy. Duties will include serving as the Senator’s on-the-record spokesperson; working with reporters, editors and producers to develop stories; drafting and editing news releases, speeches and op-eds; and executing press events in DC and Missouri. On-record experience required and Hill experience preferred; Missouri ties a plus. The position reports to the Communications Director in Washington, DC. For consideration, send cover letter, resume and two brief writing samples to pressemployment@mccaskill.senate.gov by May 17, 2011.
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Moderate Democratic House Member seeks a staff assistant to start
immediately. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
managing the front desk, greeting visitors, answering telephones,
opening and distributing mail, organizing tours, processing flag
requests, and assisting other staff in tasks as needed. Applicants
must be friendly, highly organized, quick learners, and detail
oriented. Hill experience and familiarity with IQ is a plus. Please
email a resume and cover letter to DC.hill.staff@gmail.com. Please no
phone calls.
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JOB: Deputy Communications Director at Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of
America, New York, NY

IAVA is an exceptionally dynamic working environment that offers staff a
unique opportunity to become involved with the most important issues facing
the nation. Based in our New York City headquarters, we are seeking a Deputy
Communications Director to support the Communications Director on a
full-time basis. S/he will work closely with the Communications Director and
the entire Communications team on all communications efforts for the
organization. This position offers an extraordinary opportunity to play a
key role in the implementation of nationwide communications campaigns,
especially in the strategy, writing and pitching process.

To read the entire job description and for application instructions, visit
http://iava.org/content/jobs-and-internships#deptcomdir.
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Center for American Progress Online Communications Manager
May 11 05:25AM -0700 ^

The Online Communications Manager balances hands-on web production
with broad project-management responsibilities, working directly with
the SVP on project planning, prioritization, and execution. The
position serves as a key link between the Web Development, Editorial,
and Art teams, as well as the policy departments and other internal
clients.

Responsibilities:

Define, plan, and manage web projects, communicating with internal
clients and managing both internal and external resources.
Produce AmericanProgress.org and AmericanProgressAction.org
websites, working with Editorial and Art teams on content development
and packaging, and with Web Tech on new features and bug fixes.
Act as first point of contact for web requests, guiding
nontechnical clients to understand how to achieve their goals through
web best practices.
Serve as web producer for smaller sites and projects that do not
have a dedicated online staff member.
Ensure consistency of presentation across American Progress
websites.
Manage, document, and provide training for internal software use.
Select and manage departmental interns.

Job requirements:

Proven knowledge and expertise in web production.
Highly organized, detail oriented, and passionate about completing
tasks.
Strong ability to communicate technical details to lay audiences.
Ability to work under pressure/tight deadlines in a fast-paced
environment.
Ability to initiate projects and balance multiple projects at
once.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well on a
team.
Commitment to the Center’s mission and goals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
At least three years’ experience as a web producer.
Proficient in HTML, XML, CSS, Adobe Photoshop, and Dreamweaver.
Proficient with web content management systems (Expression Engine
a plus).
Proficient with Google Analytics.
Experience managing multiperson projects.

Preferred but not required:

Proficient with Flash, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Illustrator, and
InDesign.
Proficient with JavaScript and PHP.
Experience producing mobile websites.
Proficient using social media for institutional communication.
Experience in search-engine optimization techniques.
Experience with Salsa.
Experience with Salesforce.com.

For more information or to apply: http://www.americanprogress.org/aboutus/jobs/online_comms_manager.html

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Organization: Fund for the Public Interest

Job Title: Partnership Program Director

Description: Fund for the Public Interest (The Fund) is a national
nonprofit organization working to raise money and increase visibility,
membership and political power for the nation’s leading environmental
and progressive groups.
We are looking for an experienced, innovative and ambitious candidate
to oversee the Fund’s Partnership Program, which develops citizen
outreach programs – primarily canvass programs – with other non-
profits, and oversees our relationship with those partner groups.
Examples of past and current partner groups include the Sierra Club,
Human Rights Campaign and Save the Children.

The Partnership Program Director’s responsibilities are:

Networking and Marketing: Network and market the Fund’s citizen
outreach services to potential partner organizations within the
national public interest and non-profit communities.

Partner Acquisition & Negotiation: Identify and negotiate two new
national partnerships over the next three years. Manage contracts with
existing and potential partner organizations. Work with the Fund’s
Canvass team to develop and manage test campaigns on behalf of new
partners, including established outreach models (door to door and
street canvass, voter registration) and experimental models. Create
customized programs to meet partner needs.

Management of Partner Relationships: Manage the Fund’s relationship
with partner organizations; maintain customer satisfaction with
partners.

Organizational Building: Participate as part of the leadership of the
Fund. Act as a liaison between the Fund and partner organizations.
Help run trainings and staff recruitment drives.

Fundraising: Fundraise for the organization, through canvassing
individuals and grantseeking.

Administration: Implement administrative systems including periodic
reporting and invoicing to Fund departments and to partner
organizations.

Campaign and Staff Management: Each summer the Partnership Program
Director oversees a national event-based outreach program on behalf of
the Human Rights Campaign.

The Partnership Program Director reports to the Director of Citizen
Outreach for the Fund for the Public Interest.

Job Qualifications:
• Demonstrated commitment to the public interest, environmental
protection, and social change.
• Exemplary communication and writing skills.
• Ability to represent the Fund to the public interest and non-profit
communities.
• Fundraising experience — preferably canvassing or other citizen
outreach.
• Experience managing staff and/or running a department
• High level of aptitude with numerical analysis and Microsoft Excel
• Prefer experience in contract negotiation

Location: Washington, DC
Application: E-mail your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to
Jeff Sprague at careers@publicinterestnetwork.org. We’ll carefully
consider your application and if we think you’re a good fit, we’ll be
in touch.
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Fund for the Public Interest Direct Mail Director
May 11 08:47AM -0700 ^

Organization: Fund for the Public Interest
Job Title: Direct Mail Director
Description: Fund for the Public Interest (The Fund) is a national
nonprofit organization working to raise money and increase visibility,
membership and political power for the nation’s leading environmental
and progressive groups.
We are looking for an experienced, innovative and ambitious candidate
to oversee the Fund’s Direct Mail Fundraising Department, which raises
$1.5 million to $2 million annually for 60+ Public Interest Network
groups, including USPIRG, Environment America, Toxics Action Center
and Green Corps.

The Direct Mail Director will have a few major priorities guiding his
or her work in the near future:
• Coming up with new strategies for direct mail’s role in a changing
fundraising landscape, such as integration with online and email
fundraising and recruitment of monthly givers.
• Improving the fundraising model, including letter content and
mailing strategy. A significant part of this is working with our
partner groups to best package their programs and organizational
identity.
• Expanding the use of direct mail for acquiring new members and
building lists for our partner groups.

The Direct Mail Director’s responsibilities are to:
• Develop fundraising messages and campaigns: consult with group
directors and our creative team to choose the most effective messages
and stories for each organization’s special appeal letters and
membership renewals.
• Create and edit direct mail packages: write, edit and design direct
mail fundraising packages. Steer and edit all copy going out to
supporters.
• Track performance: analyze fundraising results and report regularly
to partner groups and senior staff. Manage a large database of all
mailings and results.
• Identify new strategies for expanding our membership and deepening
support.
• Work closely with group directors, our Membership Services staff and
outside consultants on mailing content and strategies. Work alongside
the leadership of other Fund citizen outreach departments (Canvass and
Telephone Outreach Project) to coordinate fundraising efforts.
• Manage staff: oversee the day-to-day management of an administrator
and part-time, hourly staff.
• Oversee all administrative functions of the department: supervise
large materials orders with multiple vendors, follow a complex
fundraising schedule for several groups, keep mailings arriving on
time, manage the departmental budget to ensure we are spending wisely
to maximize fundraising net and reduce costs, pay the department’s
bills.

The Direct Mail Director reports to the Director of Citizen Outreach
for the Fund for the Public Interest.

Job Qualifications:
o Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection and social
change.
o 4-8 years of relevant professional experience, and a proven track
record of running a department or large project.. Overall relevant
experience includes (but is not limited to) working in political,
policy, marketing, journalism or government settings.
o Exemplary writing and editing skills
o Strong attention to detail and organization, ability to meet
deadlines.
o High level of comfort with quantitative assessments, numbers and
spreadsheets.

Location: Denver, CO
Application:
E-mail your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Jeff Sprague
at careers@publicinterestnetwork.org. We’ll carefully consider your
application and if we think you’re a good fit, we’ll be in touch.
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SEIU’s Hiring a Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) Policy Director in D.C.
May 11 11:40AM -0700 ^

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

Job Opening – Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Policy Director

Location: Washington, D.C.

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is seeking a talented
and forward-thinking individual for the position of HCBS Policy
Manager. This is a senior-level position within SEIU Healthcare, one
of the union’s three operating divisions, and will report to the Home
Care Director. The HCBS Policy Manager will have lead-level
responsibility for the following:
• Providing overall leadership to SEIU’s policy work in the area of
home and community based services (HCBS)
• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with allied organizations,
academic policy experts, government policy-makers and other
stakeholders in order to achieve program goals and to drive joint work
• Conducting research and policy analysis and developing legislative
and regulatory proposals
• Developing policy white papers & other written documents for both
internal and external audiences
• Collaborating with our government affairs staff on lobbying and
federal legislative priority-setting
• Serving as a resource on long-term care issues for other SEIU staff
in DC and in our local union affiliates

The focus of the work is on influencing policy-making at the federal
level, though intermittent support of state-level efforts is also part
of the job.

Qualifications:
• In-depth knowledge of and recent, direct experience in health care,
long-term care and HCBS policy issues
• Excellent writing and in-person communication skills
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and with
others as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet established deadlines
• Ability work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to manage direct-report staff and to work with others in a
matrix-type organization
• Highly developed personal judgment and political sensitivity
• Proficiency with basic office productivity software (word
processing, spreadsheet and database systems)
• Vision, optimism and creative thinking
• Commitment to social justice

Experience: The applicant should either have previously performed
successfully in a senior policy role or be positioned to immediately
step into that role from a series of increasingly responsible prior
assignments. At least seven years of related work experience are
required.

About SEIU: SEIU is a rapidly growing 2.2-million member labor union,
a major force for progressive politics across the United States and a
fierce advocate on behalf of working people, both union members and
non-members alike. With a membership of more than one million health
care workers, including 500,000 home care workers, SEIU was a leading
advocate for the passage of health care reform.

Compensation: The union provides a competitive salary and benefit
package, including health, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) and a
defined-benefit pension plan.

SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to Apply: Submit a resume and a cover letter explaining why you
want
to do this work to : resumes@seiu.catsone.com
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Communications and Development Director, Media Access Project
May 11 10:25AM -0700 ^

Communications and Development Director
Media Access Project

Responsibilities:

Communications

Collaborate with MAP staff in the development and maintenance of
MAP’s communications plan.
Develop and distribute MAP communications and public relations
materials for public interest law firm, including press releases,
email list and social media outreach, event invitations, and direct
mail communications.
Closely and regularly follow news beat related to MAP activities.
Serve as organization’s public relations representative,
occasionally speaking on the record about complex public policy
topics.
Aggressively develop working relationships with and pitch stories
to members of the press, including progressive media organizations and
bloggers working in Washington policy sphere.
Locate, schedule, and coordinate opportunities for MAP visibility,
including TV and radio interviews and other public appearances by
legal staff.
Design, manage, and update website content, as needed.
Oversee planning and management of special events, including MAP
policy panel discussion series and annual event honoring MAP
contributors.

Development

Lead the preparation of funding requests and reports to potential
MAP funders, which include foundations and individuals committed to
social justice issues.
Coordinate systems for tracking contributions and funder
communications, and maintain a calendar of development activity (such
as grant application and reporting deadlines, donor events, etc.), in
collaboration with administrative staff.
Conduct ongoing research to identify new prospective donors;
prepare and assist President in developing new funder relationships.
Work with outside consultants providing development assistance.

Required Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications is preferred.
At least two years of professional experience in journalism, as
communications or public relations staff, or equivalent. Degree in
journalism or communications can take the place of some professional
experience.
High functionality with standard information technology used in
small office settings.
Experience using web development and design tools such as
Wordpress, HTML, Dreamweaver, FTP, and Microsoft Front Page.
Experience using graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop.
Familiarity with media and/or telecommunications policy issues is
a plus.

Desired Skills and Characteristics:

Impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
A positive, outgoing, energetic nature and a developed sense of
workplace diplomacy.
Sharp strategic and political judgment.
An ability to remain focused and organized under multiple tight
deadlines.
Marked attention to detail and consistent, reliable follow-
through.
Readiness to work collaboratively with peers and supervisors in a
small office environment.
An assertive interest in the use of contemporary information
technology for communication with press, donors, and the public.
A demonstrated commitment to social change and/or public interest
work and experience with public interest advocacy organizations.

Compensation:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. MAP offers a
very generous benefits plan and makes efforts to respond flexibly to
employees’ personal needs.

To Apply:

Please send 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) three writing samples
to Kamilla Kovacs by email at kkovacs@mediaaccess.org, or by mail at
Media Access Project, 1625 K Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC
20006.

Media Access Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Finance Director – Maryland Democratic Party
The Maryland Democratic Party is seeking an experienced, aggressive
and innovative Finance Director. The Finance Director is responsible
for developing and executing a statewide fundraising operation for the
Party. This is a fulltime position located in Annapolis, Maryland.
The focus on the Finance Director’s activities will include:
• Writing and executing a comprehensive finance plan and securing buy-
in from elected leaders, partners and allies
• Researching donors, as well as scheduling and managing call time and
meeting with the State Party Chair and other principals
• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with donors
• Planning both small and large-scale fundraising events around the
state.
• Running the Party’s low-dollar donor program including but not
limited to direct mail solicitations
• Managing and expanding the Maryland Democratic Party’s Trustee
Program
• Overseeing the development and execution of online fundraising
campaigns
• Supporting other Party operations, as necessary
QUALIFCATIONS
• Comprehensive understanding of political fundraising principles and
tactics
• 2+ years of experience raising funds for candidates, campaigns or
organizations
• Strong oral and communication skills
• Understanding of federal and state campaign finance laws
• Working knowledge of campaign finance software, with a preference
for NGP-VAN
• Ability to work long days and irregular hours
• Positive and energetic attitude
• Previous experience or knowledge of Maryland politics and donors is
a plus
To apply, please email a resume, cover letter and references to
dsloan@mddems.org with ‘Finance Director Application’ in the subject
line, by June 3, 2011. No calls please.
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(JOB) National Field Director – League of Conservation Voters
May 10 08:50AM -0700 ^

Title: National Field Director

Status: Exempt

Reports To: Sr. Vice President for Campaigns

Positions Reporting To This Position: Field Director and Field
Organizers

General Description:

The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) works to turn environmental
values into national priorities. To secure the environmental future of
our planet, LCV’s mission is to advocate for sound environmental
policies, to elect pro-environmental candidates who will adopt and
implement such policies and to provide the state LCVs with the
resources and tools to accomplish and sustain their mission. The
National Field Director will work with the Campaigns Department,
Policy & Lobbying Department and the state LCVs to develop and oversee
all field related activities on issues and elections.

Responsibilities:

*Work with national LCV staff and state LCVs to develop and oversee
the implementation of all field plans for issue campaigns (energy,
global warming, transportation, toxics) and electoral campaigns,
including canvasses, grassroots phonebanks and other mobilization
efforts.

*Build LCV and the state LCVs’ volunteer capacity and membership
engagement, including working closely with the online team to get our
members to engage in our campaigns.

*Manage the overall field team including working with state LCVs to
oversee organizers focused on national campaigns. Manage all
consultants hired to undertake paid field activities such as
canvasses.

*Work closely with national staff and state LCVs to ensure that other
program activities (paid phones, mail, advertising, etc) are fully-
integrated with field activities.

*Track all metrics related to field activities and progress in meeting
goals.

*Ensure compliance and reporting of all field-related electoral
activities working with Legal and Finance Division and, where
appropriate, state LCVs.

*Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

*Education: College degree required.

*Work experience: Six to eight years field experience on either issue
or electoral campaigns, including strong volunteer engagement work.

*Skills: Strong organizing skills, including a commitment to
empowering activists and volunteers; creative and aggressive in
pursuing organizing opportunities; able to effectively manage
organizers remotely while building a strong team environment;
commitment to metrics and tracking progress; works well in a fast-
paced environment and able to multi-task without sacrificing quality
of work; understanding of environmental issues and their potential to
engage the public.

*Conditions: Ability to work overtime with little notice; able to work
hours exceeding stated office hours to get the job done; ability and
willingness to travel. This position is based in Washington, D.C.

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to
hr@lcv.org with National Field Director in the subject line by May 27,
2011. No phone calls please.

League of Conservation Voters is an equal opportunity employer

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Progressive States Network (PSN) is looking for an individual to join
our team as the Operations Manager. The Operations Manager’s position
is integral to Progressive States Network’s growth and success as an
organization working for progressive policies. This is a great
opportunity for a professional to gain unique experience in
progressive politics and office administration.

Job Duties
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties
may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office & Fiscal Management
• Manage general office administration
o Ordering supplies, maintaining office equipment, managing
communications with vendors
o Oversee process for securing and re-locating PSN offices
• Work closely with organizational accounting firm on monthly
reconciliation of bank accounts
• Manage accounts payable including processing checks, reviewing check
requests, maintaining and establishing tax-exempt status with vendors
• Manage accounts receivable including processing invoices, preparing
and making deposits
• Work with organizational accounting firm to prepare monthly/
quarterly financial reports for Progressive States Networks &
Progressive States Action Board of Directors
• Work with the organizational accounting firm, the Resource
Development Coordinator & the Executive Director to prepare financial
reports for funders
• Knowledge of data collection tools such as Salesforce a plus

Human Resources
• Facilitates staffing recruitment, hiring, and onboarding program for
new employees.
• Manage all employee benefits programs
• Maintain accurate employee records, including the tracking of
employee vacation, sick days etc.
• Select, supervise and coordinate organizational use of insurance
brokers, insurance carriers, pension administrators and other outside
sources
• Partnering with management, communicates Human Resource policies,
procedures, programs and laws to all employees
• Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to
establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high
level of employee morale and motivation
• Conducts investigations when employee complaints or concerns are
brought forth and engages in conflict resolution.
• Monitors the implementation of a performance improvement process
with non-performing employees.
• Reviews, guides, and approves management recommendations for
employment terminations

Position Requirements
Knowledge
Candidate must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
• knowledge of office administration
• knowledge of human resource management and supervision
• ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and
entering information

Skills
Candidate must demonstrate the following skills:
• excellent interpersonal skills
• respect, sensitivity, and a demonstrated appreciation for
diversity
• integrity and ethics
• team building skills
• analytical and problem solving skills
• decision making skills
• effective verbal and listening communications skills
• ability to make effective presentations and facilitate meetings
• attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• very effective organizational skills
• effective written communications skills
• computer skills including the spreadsheet and word processing
programs, and e-mail at a highly proficient level
• stress management skills and the ability to react well under
pressure
• time management skills
• ability to manage multiple projects and regularly meet deadlines
• enthusiasm and support for organizational mission, values, and
vision

Education
A BS/BA Degree from an accredited college/university plus a minimum of
2 years human resources or office management experience with a similar
sized organization; or the combined equivalence of education and
experience.

Salary is commensurate with experience. PSN offers a competitive
compensation and benefits package.

Progressive States Network (PSN) is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer committed to promoting diversity in its workplace.

INTERNSHIPS:

Public Finance and Retirement Security Paid Internship – Summer 2011

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
$15/hour, 40 hours/week
June 1 – September 1, 2011 with possibility of renewal

AFSCME is recruiting a detail-oriented, highly skilled research intern
to support the union’s efforts to ensure retirement security for all
Americans. Duties may include:
• Research financial information regarding public defined benefit
pension funds and prepare well-written summaries of the information
for a wide audience;
• Research corporate governance practices, executive compensation, and
political spending of publicly traded companies, discuss findings with
corporate governance team, and prepare written recommendations;
• Research governance structures of public pensions, prepare database
of key areas of improvement;
• Maintain and improve Excel and other databases, and produce reports
from the databases;
• Research the market opportunities and market participants in
financing of infrastructure and other public finance uses of proceeds.
• Attend Congressional hearings, research federal tax reform
legislation, and brief staff;
• Draft comment letters regarding to regulators regarding the
implementation of the Wall Street Reform Act; and
• Other assignments as warranted.

Ideal candidates: graduate students or rising seniors, 3.0 GPA or
higher
The internship is in the Capital Strategies and Pension Defense teams
of the Research and Collective Bargaining Department. FFI: www.afscme.org

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability and/or
progressive social change
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in research or financial analysis
• Experience with Excel and database management
• Experience in fact-checking and editing
• Good organizational skills and the ability to juggle several tasks
while meeting deadlines.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 25, 2011
To apply, send cover letter, resume, writing sample, three references,
and transcript to capstrat1625@gmail.com.

AFSCME, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees, is the largest union for workers in the public service with
1.4 million members nationwide. AFSCME organizes for social and
economic justice in the workplace and through political action and
legislative advocacy. AFSCME represents a diverse group of service and
health care workers in the public and private sectors including
nurses, EMTs, bus drivers, child care providers, custodians and
librarians.

Progressive Leadership Advocacy Network
May 11 12:18PM -0700 ^

BECOME A LEADING ADVOCATE FOR ISSUES THAT AFFECT WOMEN & CHILDREN

The National Women’s Law Center wants to help you make the leap to
become a leading advocate for issues that affect women and children.

APPLY TODAY: The Progressive Leadership Advocacy Network (PLAN):
http://www.nwlc.org/progressive-leadership-advocacy-network

APPLICATION DUE DATE: May 20, 2011

WHEN: October 12-15, 2011 for select advocacy leaders

WHERE: Mt. Washington Conference Center, Baltimore, Maryland

SCHOLARSHIPS: Limited availability for full and partial scholarships:
http://www.nwlc.org/progressive-leadership-advocacy-network

What can the PLAN experience mean for you? The institute provides
advocates with the opportunity to sharpen their skills and deepen
their understanding of how to be an effective leader. It’s highly
interactive and introspective and includes:

• An intensive, three-day PLAN Fall Institute for new members;

• Ongoing strategic leadership, policy, and advocacy learning
opportunities; and

• Access to individualized technical assistance from NWLC policy
and advocacy staff.

For additional questions, please contact Thao Nguyen at
tnguyen@nwlc.org.
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Rising Tide Interactive, a full service online advertising firm that
represents some of the most important organizations in the Democratic Party,
is seeking self-motivated college students or recent graduates for its
Washington, DC office.

Job responsibilities include:

- Configuring Google analytic accounts.

- Performing research

- Data entry and management

- Assisting on online advertising accounts for a varied list of
non-profit and Democratic clients.

All candidates should have experience working with Excel and Word and must
be comfortable navigating various analytic tools like Google Ad Words and
Facebook ads. Experience using web content management systems is a plus but
not required.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate
with a focus in marketing/advertising or communications to learn marketable
skills in the new media field. If you’re eager to learn, organized, and
creative, you may be the right candidate!

Interns should be available for a minimum of 20 hours a week starting in
June. There will be a monthly stipend provided.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and a cover letter to
Annie@risingtideinteractive.com by May 20, 2011.

ABOUT RISING TIDE INTERACTIVE

Rising Tide Interactive combines a wealth of digital media savvy, with years
of experience advising political campaigns, non-profit organizations, and
the greater Progressive technology industry. Helping our clients achieve
their goals drives our work. Our partners have been instrumental in the
successful campaigns of Jerry Brown for California Governor, the US Senate
campaigns of Mark Warner in Virginia and Bob Casey in Pennsylvania, and the
growth of national organizations like the DSCC, the Equality Federation, and
national labor unions.

Our online marketing expertise takes on many different, yet interrelated
forms, including website optimization, digital advertising, online video and
social media. Our ability to draw on these capabilities in order drive list
acquisition is what sets us apart from the competition. No client ever has
precisely the same needs, and we pride ourselves on our ability to design
strategic plans tailored to specific clients.

Senior Rocky Mountain Democrat is seeking a Legislative Assistant to execute an active legislative agenda involving energy, the environment, public lands, and other issues important to the West. Individuals should be capable of working with diverse stakeholders. An advanced degree and Colorado ties are a plus. Strong research, writing, and oral briefing skills are essential. Candidates should have at least two years of demonstrated experience managing issues and developing legislative strategies in a Congressional setting. The ideal candidate will be creative, possess a strong work ethic, and can have fun while maintaining a busy schedule. Interested applicants can direct resumes to rocky.mountain.lajob@gmail.com.
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2 job openings at the American Association of University Women
AAUW seeks Associate Director of Government Relations:
Hill experience strongly preferred. Acts as legislative representative on Capitol Hill and to the executive branch. Manages implementation of AAUW government relations programs and strategy, develops and disseminates public policy materials; and supervises and monitors Government Relations Coordinator and Regulatory Affairs Manager staff.

AAUW seeks Grassroots Leadership Coordinator:
Provides training for Leadership Corps grassroots liaisons in new leadership identification and branch development. Facilitates information sharing with member volunteers for consistent, effective dissemination to membership, and coordinates Leadership Corps grassroots liaison activities.

Positions open until filled. Full descriptions at http://www.aauw.org/about/career/aauwjobs.cfm
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Executive Assistant
Large, high profile government relations and public affairs firm seeks a highly-organized, energetic and detail-oriented individual for the position of Executive Assistant to the CEO. Candidate must be able to manage and complete multiple challenging tasks on a regular basis. Duties include, but are not limited to: preparing the CEO and Managing Principal’s schedule, arranging travel, providing administrative support and project coordination, and performing daily tasks as assigned. Executive Assistant will work with a team to strategically manage the CEO’s time and interaction with clients and firm principals.

Strong written and oral communication skills, an exacting attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, sense of humor, and flexible hours are a must. Candidates must have excellent MS Office applications and at least one to two years of experience in a congressional office or lobbying firm. Bachelor’s degree required.

Please send cover letter and resume to firmassistant2011@gmail.com. Qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration. Equal opportunity employer.

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Organization: Fund for the Public Interest

Job Title: Partnership Program Director

Description: Fund for the Public Interest (The Fund) is a national nonprofit organization working to raise money and increase visibility, membership and political power for the nation’s leading environmental and progressive groups.
We are looking for an experienced, innovative and ambitious candidate to oversee the Fund’s Partnership Program, which develops citizen outreach programs – primarily canvass programs – with other non-profits, and oversees our relationship with those partner groups. Examples of past and current partner groups include the Sierra Club, Human Rights Campaign and Save the Children.

The Partnership Program Director’s responsibilities are:

Networking and Marketing: Network and market the Fund’s citizen outreach services to potential partner organizations within the national public interest and non-profit communities.

Partner Acquisition & Negotiation: Identify and negotiate two new national partnerships over the next three years. Manage contracts with existing and potential partner organizations. Work with the Fund’s Canvass team to develop and manage test campaigns on behalf of new partners, including established outreach models (door to door and street canvass, voter registration) and experimental models. Create customized programs to meet partner needs.

Management of Partner Relationships: Manage the Fund’s relationship with partner organizations; maintain customer satisfaction with partners.

Organizational Building: Participate as part of the leadership of the Fund. Act as a liaison between the Fund and partner organizations. Help run trainings and staff recruitment drives.

Fundraising: Fundraise for the organization, through canvassing individuals and grantseeking.

Administration: Implement administrative systems including periodic reporting and invoicing to Fund departments and to partner organizations.

Campaign and Staff Management: Each summer the Partnership Program Director oversees a national event-based outreach program on behalf of the Human Rights Campaign.

The Partnership Program Director reports to the Director of Citizen Outreach for the Fund for the Public Interest.

Job Qualifications:
• Demonstrated commitment to the public interest, environmental protection, and social change.
• Exemplary communication and writing skills.
• Ability to represent the Fund to the public interest and non-profit communities.
• Fundraising experience — preferably canvassing or other citizen outreach.
• Experience managing staff and/or running a department
• High level of aptitude with numerical analysis and Microsoft Excel
• Prefer experience in contract negotiation

Location: Washington, DC
Application: E-mail your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Jeff Sprague at careers@publicinterestnetwork.org. We’ll carefully consider your application and if we think you’re a good fit, we’ll be in touch.
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Armed Forces Foundation
Title: Director of Operations Organization: Armed Forces Foundation Location: North Carolina Ave., SE Reporting to: President & Executive Director
The Armed Forces Foundation (AFF) is non-profit organization dedicated to providing comfort and solace to members of the military community through financial support, career counseling, housing assistance and recreational therapy programs.
We are looking for a Director of Operations to manage a small staff and provide logistical direction to the Foundation’s Moral & Welfare Programs. While you will report into the President & Executive Director, you will be tasked with the daily operations of the AFF and will be expected to ensure its programs run smoothly and efficiently. This is a perfect job for someone who believes in giving back to our military and their families.
Tasks may include: • Evaluate the effectiveness of all programs and events • Create and maintain contacts with military bases, veterans organizations, volunteer groups, sponsors, and governmental organizations • Oversee the public affairs, development, and financial processing for the organization • Attendance at AFF events outside of normal business hours is required • Delegate tasks as necessary
Benefits:
• Competitive Salary
• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Monthly cell phone payments and travel stipend
• Opportunity to earn commission on fundraising efforts
• Potential discretionary bonuses based on performance
• Small office environment where you are given ownership of your tasks
Key Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, History, Communications (or similar)
• Management experience and Capitol Hill experience preferred
• Preference will be given to Veterans
The Foundation is looking for a candidate with a stable work history and the proven ability to manage staff effectively. In addition, the ideal candidate will have a great sense of humor, a strong commitment to public service, and unlimited ambition. The candidate should expect that travel will be required for this position.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary expectations and salary history to info@armedforcesfoundation.org.
While this is an immediate opening, the Armed Forces Foundation is committed to finding the right person for the position and asks that only serious applications be submitted. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you!

INTERNSHIPS:

*POWER SHIFT SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS*
This summer, a team of fellows will help support Energy Action Coalition and the youth climate movement’s summer work. From building our online presence, to coordinating campaigns, and taking action in Washington, DC, the fellows will be a critical part of our team and essential to our work in Making Big Polluters Pay and launching campaigns for 100% clean energy.
Fellows will work with members of our team, and have the opportunity to develop and share new skills with one another. Limited stipends are available, and we’re happy to work with your school or university to help you receive credit or compensation.
Applications will be taken on a rolling basis, but we’re filling spaces fast, so please apply asap!

*POWER SHIFT ORGANIZING & ACTION FELLOWS*
LOCATION: Washington, DC
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling until hired
POTENTIAL START DATES: June 1st
END DATES: August 15th
COMPENSATION: Limited stipends available on an as-needed basis
The Energy Action Coalition Summer Fellowship Program brings together top leaders in the movement to gain hands-on experience, while advancing advancing Energy Action Coalition’s effort to create a clean, just and renewable energy future. Summer Fellows join Energy Action Coalition staff and coalition partners to help coordinate and lead joint campaign efforts. The focus of the 2011 Summer Fellowship will be building and harnessing momentum coming out of Power Shift 2011 to further build the movement and win substantive victories.
*ORGANIZING & ACTION FELLOWS*
At Power Shift 2011, 10,000 young leaders came together to reclaim our democracy and move our country beyond dirty energy. With the largest organizing training in history and compelling actions, we launched into the next wave of grassroots actions. The summer Organizing & Action Fellows will help build on our momentum to coordinate campaign efforts to win substantive victories, specifically honing in on shifting government support from dirty energy to clean energy investments.
*RESPONSIBILITIES:*
- Lead outreach and recruitment efforts to activists around the country interested in engaging in the Make Big Polluters Pay campaign
- Organize strategic actions in DC to pressure President Obama and Congress to follow through on commitments to shift Big Oil handouts to clean energy investments
- Help coordinate offline-to-online organizing, supporting community leaders to tell their stories and share best practices online
*DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS*
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience or interest in environmental and social justice issues
- Strong organizational skills.
- Grassroots organizing experience.
- Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
*ABOUT ENERGY ACTION COALITION*
Founded in June 2004 by youth climate leaders, the Energy Action Coalition unites a diversity of organizations in an alliance that supports and strengthens the student and youth clean energy movement in North America. The 50 partners of Energy Action Coalition work together to leverage our collective power and create change for a clean, efficient, just and renewable energy future. The work of Energy Action is focused on four strategic areas: campuses, communities, corporate practices, and politics. To learn more visit: energyactioncoalition.org
*APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS*
Send a resume and cover letter to jobs@energyactioncoalition.org. Please include “Organizing & Action Fellow” in your email subject, and include whether you are in need of a stipend to be able to participate in this fellowship.
Energy Action Coalition is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, low-income persons, LGBT persons, differently-abled people, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other historically marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

*WEAREPOWERSHIFT.ORG ONLINE ORGANIZING FELLOWS*
LOCATION: Washington, DC
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling until hired
POTENTIAL START DATES: June 1st
END DATES: August 15th
COMPENSATION: Limited stipends available on an as-needed basis
The Energy Action Coalition Summer Fellowship Program brings together top leaders in the movement to gain hands-on experience, while advancing advancing Energy Action Coalition’s effort to create a clean, just and renewable energy future. Summer Fellows join Energy Action Coalition staff and coalition partners to help coordinate and lead joint campaign efforts. The focus of the 2011 Summer Fellowship will be building and harnessing momentum coming out of Power Shift 2011 to further build the movement and win substantive victories..
*ONLINE ORGANIZING FELLOWS*
At Power Shift 2011, 10,000 young leaders came together to reclaim our democracy and move our country beyond dirty energy. With the largest organizing training in history and compelling actions, we launched into the next wave of grassroots actions. The summer Online Organizing Fellows will help build on our momentum and grow the new WeArePowerShift.org online community. The role of this Fellow is to use online organizing and new media as means to communicate the work of Power Shift leaders and inspire people into action.
*RESPONSIBILITIES:*
- Work with the online team to help manage a growing online community for the Power Shift movement
- Engage EAC supporters through Twitter and Facebook
- Draft email blasts and online actions
- Analyze data to help us better communicate with supporters and tell the story of our work
- Assist in the development and maintenance of new media outreach/advocacy
- Support the EAC online team in a variety of tasks and strategy development
*DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience or interest in environmental and social justice issues
- Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS
- Experience with blogging and generating online content
- Experience with online outreach/advocacy using a variety of new media (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, etc.)
*ABOUT ENERGY ACTION COALITION*
Founded in June 2004 by youth climate leaders, the Energy Action Coalition unites a diversity of organizations in an alliance that supports and strengthens the student and youth clean energy movement in North America. The 50 partners of Energy Action Coalition work together to leverage our collective power and create change for a clean, efficient, just and renewable energy future. The work of Energy Action is focused on four strategic areas: campuses, communities, corporate practices, and politics. To learn more visit: energyactioncoalition.org
*APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS*
Send a resume and cover letter to jobs@energyactioncoalition.org. Please include “Online Organizing Fellow” in your email subject, and include whether you are in need of a stipend to be able to participate in this fellowship.
Energy Action Coalition is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, low-income persons, LGBT persons, differently-abled people, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other historically marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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The Wilson Center Fellowships
The Center awards approximately 20-25 residential fellowships annually to individuals with outstanding project proposals in a broad range of the social sciences and humanities on national and/or international issues. Topics and scholarship should relate to key public policy challenges or provide the historical and/or cultural framework to illuminate policy issues of contemporary importance.

Eligibility
• Citizens or permanent residents from any country (foreign nationals must be able to hold a valid passport and obtain a J1 Visa)
• Men and women with outstanding capabilities and experience from a wide variety of -backgrounds (including government, the corporate world, professions, and academia)
• Academic candidates holding a Ph.D. (Ph.D. must be received by the application deadline of October 1)
• Academic candidates demonstrating scholarly achievement by publications beyond their doctoral dissertations
• Practitioners or policymakers with an equivalent level of professional achievement
• English proficiency as the Center is designed to encourage the exchange of ideas among its fellows

International job
Senior ERP Analyst (Logistics) – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-24-2011
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HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER – POLICY PLANNING AND ANALYSIS – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-24-2011
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Humanitarian Affairs Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-24-2011
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OPERATIONS OFFICER – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-24-2011
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Contracts Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-24-2011
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REVISER (Arabic) – United Nations, Ethiopia, Deadline: June-25-2011
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PROGRAMME OFFICER – United Nations, Switzerland, Deadline: June-25-2011
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Accountant – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-25-2011
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SENIOR REVISER (English) – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-25-2011
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PROGRAMME OFFICER (Monitoring and Compliance) – United Nations, Kenya, Deadline: June-25-2011
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, EXECUTIVE OFFICE – United Nations, Switzerland, Deadline: June-25-2011
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REVISER (English) – United Nations, Ethiopia, Deadline: June-25-2011
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SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER – United Nations, Austria, Deadline: June-26-2011
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EDITOR – United Nations, Lebanon, Deadline: June-26-2011
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REVISER – United Nations, Lebanon, Deadline: June-26-2011
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Senior Auditor/Chief Resident Auditor – United Nations, multiple duty stations, Deadline: June-26-2011
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Resident Auditor – United Nations, multiple duty stations, Deadline: June-26-2011
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Political Affairs Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-26-2011
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PROGRAMME OFFICER, (Cleaner and Safer Production) – United Nations, France, Deadline: June-27-2011
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CHIEF, PROCUREMENT UNIT – United Nations, Lebanon, Deadline: June-27-2011
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-27-2011
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Information Management Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-28-2011
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HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER – United Nations, Switzerland, Deadline: June-28-2011
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Administrative Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-28-2011
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Chief, Document Publishing and Distribution Unit – United Nations, Ethiopia, Deadline: June-30-2011
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SOCIAL AFFAIRS OFFICER – United Nations, Ethiopia, Deadline: July-01-2011
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PUBLICATION OFFICER – United Nations, Ethiopia, Deadline: July-01-2011
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ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER – United Nations, Ethiopia, Deadline: July-01-2011
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SECURITY COORDINATION OFFICER – United Nations, United States, Deadline: July-01-2011
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Secretary of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) and Chief of the INCB Secretariat – United Nations, Austria, Deadline: July-02-2011
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER – United Nations, United States, Deadline: July-02-2011
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CHIEF, INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT SERVICE – United Nations, Switzerland, Deadline: July-02-2011
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Programme Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: July-02-2011
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POPULATION AFFAIRS OFFICER, POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT – United Nations, United States, Deadline: July-02-2011
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Chief, Procurement Management Section – United Nations, United States, Deadline: July-03-2011
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Procurement Officer (2 Posts) – United Nations, United States, Deadline: July-03-2011
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Reviser/Self-Revising Translator – United Nations, Austria, Deadline: July-04-2011
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SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER – United Nations, United States, Deadline: July-04-2011
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STATISTICIAN – United Nations, United States, Deadline: July-04-2011
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Public Information Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: July-04-2011
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Deputy Chief of Section, Pension Entitlements Section, UNJSPF – United Nations, United States, Deadline: July-04-2011
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SENIOR SECURITY COORDINATOR – United Nations, United States, Deadline: July-04-2011
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Public Information Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: July-05-2011
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EDITOR – United Nations, United States, Deadline: July-08-2011
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Chief of Section – United Nations, United States, Deadline: July-08-2011
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Human Resources Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: July-08-2011
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Communications Intern – Partners for Democratic Change, United States, Deadline: May-31-2011
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Latin America program Intern – Partners for Democratic Change, United States, Deadline: May-31-2011
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Undergraduate Intern – Partners for Democratic Change, United States, Deadline: May-31-2011
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Manager, Latin America and Caribbean – Partners for Democratic Change, United States, Deadline: May-31-2011
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Equipment Technician G6 – International – Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, Austria, Deadline: June-25-2011
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Internship – No Peace Without Justice, United States, Deadline: August-30-2011
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PROGRAMME OFFICER (OzonAction) – United Nations, France, Deadline: June-20-2011
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Special Assistant – United Nations, Thailand, Deadline: June-20-2011
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Finance Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-20-2011
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Director, Programme Planning and Budget – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-20-2011
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Representative – United Nations, Egypt, Deadline: June-20-2011
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Chief, Centre for Women – United Nations, Lebanon, Deadline: June-20-2011
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Chief Training Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-19-2011
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SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION OFFICER (2 Posts) – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-19-2011
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Head of Unit – United Nations,Kenya, Deadline: June-19-2011
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LEGAL OFFICER (3 posts) – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-19-2011
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General Temporary Assistant Roster – Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, Austria, Deadline: June-30-2011
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Consultant Roster – Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, Austria, Deadline: June-30-2011
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Internship Roster – Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, Austria, Deadline: June-30-2011
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Knowledge Management Specialist (P-4) – International Atomic Energy Agency, Austria, Deadline: May-31-2011
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Knowledge Management Specialist (P-3)- International Atomic Energy Agency, Austria, Deadline: May-31-2011
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Nuclear Trade Analyst – International Atomic Energy Agency, Austria, Deadline: May-31-2011
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Senior Safeguards Analyst – International Atomic Energy Agency, Austria, Deadline: May-30-2011
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Team Leader – International Atomic Energy Agency, Austria, Deadline: May-30-2011
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Analytical Chemist – International Atomic Energy Agency, Austria, Deadline: May-17-2011
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Unit Head – International Atomic Energy Agency, Austria, Deadline: May-17-2011
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Section Head – International Atomic Energy Agency, Austria, Deadline: May-15-2011
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ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER – United Nations, Chile, Deadline: June-18-2011
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FOREST POLICY OFFICER – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-18-2011
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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER – Publications Manager – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-18-2011
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HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER – Special Assistant – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-18-2011
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Coordination Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-18-2011
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Information Systems Analyst – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-17-2011
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COORDINATION OFFICER – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-17-2011
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Programme Officer – United Nations, Austria, Deadline: June-17-2011
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INTERPRETER (Arabic) – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-17-2011

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HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER – United Nations, Switzerland, Deadline: June-17-2011
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CHIEF, RUSSIAN TRANSLATION UNIT – United Nations, Kenya, Deadline: June-17-2011
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CHIEF, CHINESE TRANSLATION UNIT – United Nations, Kenya, Deadline: June-17-2011
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PUBLISHING OFFICER – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-14-2011
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HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-14-2011
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Finance and Budget Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-13-2011
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PROGRAMME OFFICER – United Nations, Kenya, Deadline: June-12-2011
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Medical Planning Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-11-2011
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SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER (Service Delivery) – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-11-2011
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EVALUATION OFFICER – United Nations, Austria, Deadline: June-11-2011
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Chief, Public Affairs Section – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-10-2011
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Director, UN Information Centre – United Nations, Angola, Deadline: June-10-2011
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Human Resources Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-10-2011
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Internal Communications Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-10-2011
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Logistics Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-10-2011
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ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICER – United Nations, Switzerland, Deadline: June-10-2011
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GENDER AFFAIRS OFFICER – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-10-2011
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Staff Development Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-10-2011
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Director, New York Office/Secretariat of the Environment Management Group – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-10-2011
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Public Information Office – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-10-2011
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Programme Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-10-2011
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Programme Coordinator (“Inspira” Talent Management) – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-10-2011

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Technology & General Services – Internship Program – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: December-31-2011
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Business Analyst – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: January-01-2012
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Archivist/Records Officers – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: May-31-2011
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Digital Records Management Officer – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: May-31-2011
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Project Management Specialist – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: September-30-2011
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Business Analyst – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: October-01-2011
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Quantitative Modeling Engineer – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: September-30-2011
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Senior Procurement Officer – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: May-24-2011
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Business Portfolio Team Lead – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: May-24-2011
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Librarian – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: December-31-2011
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Archives/Records Officer – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: September-30-2011
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Media Officer (Creative Services) – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: September-30-2011
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Network Infrastructure Architect (Recruitment Mission to China, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and South Korea) – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: September-30-2011
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IT Manager (Recruitment Mission to China, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and South Korea) – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: September-30-2011
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Facilities Management (Technical Professionals) – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: September-30-2011
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Senior Facilities Professionals and Managers – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: September-30-2011
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Media Officer (Client Services) – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: September-30-2011
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Associate Professionals – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: December-31-2011
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Resource and Budget Manager – International Monetary Fund, United States, Deadline: May-31-2011
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Finance and Budget Officer (2 posts) – United Nations, United States, Deadline: May-28-2011
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Administrative Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: May-28-2011
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Political Affairs Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: May-29-2011
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FINANCE OFFICER – United Nations, Switzerland, Deadline: May-29-2011
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Director Information and Communication Technology Division – United Nations, Lebanon, Deadline: May-29-2011
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HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER – United Nations, Switzerland, Deadline: May-30-2011
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HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER – United Nations, Cambodia, Deadline: May-30-2011
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COORDINATION OFFICER – United Nations, United States, Deadline: May-30-2011
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Director, UN Information Centre – United Nations, Trinidad and Tobago, Deadline: May-30-2011
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Director, UN Information Centre – United Nations, Nigeria, Deadline: May-30-2011
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Director, UN Information Service – United Nations, Austria, Deadline: May-30-2011
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PROGRAMME OFFICER – United Nations, Kenya, Deadline: May-30-2011
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SENIOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER – United Nations, United States, Deadline: May-31-2011
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ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER (Energy) – United Nations, Lebanon, Deadline: May-31-2011
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PRINCIPAL OFFICER – United Nations, Canada, Deadline: May-31-2011
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PROGRAMME OFFICER – United Nations, Switzerland, Deadline: May-31-2011
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Director, UN Information Centre – United Nations, Pakistan, Deadline: May-31-2011
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER – MIDDLE EAST TEAM – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-03-2011
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Chief, Capacity Development Section – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-03-2011
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Chief, Conference Services Section – United Nations, Thailand, Deadline: June-03-2011
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SENIOR LIAISON OFFICER – United Nations, Switzerland, Deadline: June-03-2011
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INTERPRETER (English) – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-03-2011
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SENIOR INTERPRETER (2 posts) – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-03-2011
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Chief, General Service & Related Categories Staffing Unit – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-04-2011
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REGIONAL DIRECTOR – United Nations, Bahrain, Deadline: June-04-2011
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Senior Economic Affairs Officer – United Nations, Korea (South), Deadline: June-04-2011
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Chief, Information Management, Communications and Technology Section – United Nations, Thailand, Deadline: June-04-2011

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Chief, Trade and Transport Section – United Nations, Lebanon, Deadline: June-05-2011
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ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER – United Nations, Chile, Deadline: June-05-2011
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Senior Programme Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-05-2011
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Senior Programme Officer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-05-2011
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Programme Officer(2 positions) – United Nations, Kenya, Deadline: June-05-2011
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SECURITY COORDINATION OFFICER – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-06-2011
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Engineer – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-06-2011
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Programme Officer (2 Posts) – United Nations, Thailand, Deadline: June-06-2011
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Chief of Section, United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) Audit Section – United Nations, United States, Deadline: June-07-2011
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Director of the UN Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific – United Nations, Nepal, Deadline: June-07-2011
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Leadership Development Coordinator – United Nations, Switzerland, Deadline: June-07-2011
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Chief of Section – United Nations, Austria, Deadline: June-07-2011
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Chief, Information and Communication Services – United Nations, Ethiopia, Deadline: June-09-2011
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Programme Officer(2 positions) – United Nations, United States, Deadline: May-17-2011
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Various positions – UNOPS, Afghanistan, Deadline: Sep-17-2011
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Head of Mission – People in Need, Afghanistan, Deadline: May-31-2011 (Expired)
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Grant Manager – Mission d’Aide au Développement des Economies Rurales, Afghanistan, Deadline: May-30-2011
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Child Participation Specialist – Association Soeur Emmanuelle,Philippines, Deadline: Jun-25-2011
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Program Manager Health – Medical Teams International, Haiti, Deadline: May-25-2011

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Grant Writer – Part Time – Medical Teams International, Portland, Deadline: May-25-2011

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Event Planner – Medical Teams International, Portland, Deadline: May-25-2011
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Director of Development – Medical Teams International, Portland, Deadline: May-25-2011
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Country Director Cambodia – Part Time – Medical Teams International, Cambodia, Deadline: May-25-2011
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Capacity Building Advisor – Medical Teams International, Portland, Deadline: May-25-2011
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Allied Health Specialist – Medical Teams International, Portland, Deadline: May-25-2011
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Africa Regional Director – Medical Teams International, Uganda, Deadline: May-25-2011

Moderate Democratic House Member seeks a staff assistant to start immediately. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: managing the front desk, greeting visitors, answering telephones, opening and distributing mail, organizing tours, processing flag requests, and assisting other staff in tasks as needed. Applicants must be friendly, highly organized, quick learners, and detail oriented. Hill experience and familiarity with IQ is a plus. Please email a resume and cover letter to DC.hill.staff@gmail.com. Please no phone calls.

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Brendan J. Devine
Staff Director
U.S. Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO)
Chief Deputy Whip
2335 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-0601
(202) 225-4431 phone
(202) 225-5657 fax
http://degette.house.gov/

North Carolina Democrat seeks outgoing, detail-oriented individual with excellent writing and communications skills, to serve as Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent for the Washington, DC Office. Major responsibilities include the following:

• answering phones
• greeting guests
• processing constituent mail and flag requests
• scheduling and leading tours
• assisting constituents with information requests
• researching and drafting correspondence
• tracking legislation in assigned areas
• providing administrative support for the Member, Chief of Staff, and the legislative team

Previous Hill experience is preferred. Proficiency in IQ is required. Individuals with North Carolina ties are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to: NC01.resume@mail.house.gov.

No phone calls or drop-ins.
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Job Title: Development Director, Edison Foundation
Department: The Edison Foundation
Location: Washington, DC

Position
The Edison Foundation (EF) is seeking a candidate to conduct strategic event marketing; sponsor outreach, recruitment, and retention; and direct high level positioning for a diverse program of industry conferences, dialogues, and public events. This individual will contribute to the overall strategy, planning, and messaging of events for the Foundation and the Institute for Electric Efficiency (IEE). She/he will support the Edison Foundation/IEE’s mission and culture, characterized by innovation, entrepreneurship, public service, and dedication to educating, collaborating, and connecting with the stakeholders and advocacy organization involved in the electric power industry. She/he will report to the Executive Vice President of the Edison Foundation.
This individual will maximize and leverage the existing brand recognition of the Edison Foundation/IEE in order to promote and fund events to advance the Foundation’s/IEE’s most critical goals as well as recruit sponsors for events and programs as a means to developing a sustainable revenue stream for the Foundation. Events undertaken by the Foundation/IEE are conceptualized and planned by the Edison Foundation/IEE staff in collaboration with colleagues at the Edison Electric Institute and in consultation with the Edison Foundation Board of Directors and the IEE Management and Advisory committees. The EF Development Director will publicize, promote, and secure sponsoring partners for broad-based events hosted by the Foundation and IEE.
We are seeking accomplished, sophisticated, and externally-focused candidates to cultivate, solicit, and steward long-term partnerships and sponsorships. The Development Director will be an individual who can successfully recruit sponsors for events on an ongoing basis and can build successful relationships.
Responsibilities
 Proactively plan and execute a portfolio of professional conferences and events by collaboratively developing messaging, managing sponsor recruitment and relationship management, and managing specific events (where appropriate) to optimally position events to achieve Edison Foundation/IEE revenue goals.
 Informed by the priorities of our utility members and in collaboration with EEI, assist in developing messages and communication strategies.
 Direct all promotion, advertising, and sponsorship initiatives for the Edison Foundation and Institute for Electric Efficiency conferences and events.
 Identify, recruit, and solicit event sponsorships, organizational partnerships, and other funding sources.
 Advance prospect strategies and potential revenue streams by proactively fostering close relationships with sponsors an