Chris Lyons’ Hill Job List for May 30, 2011

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Chris Lyons’ Hill Job List for May 30, 2011

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR – Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) seeks an experienced communications director to run a busy press operation. Duties will include: writing press releases, speeches, talking points, and op-eds; pitching stories to reporters; managing incoming media requests; maintaining the website and social media platforms; managing the constituent newsletter content, production, and distribution process; working closely with the legislative staff to better understand policy and create new opportunities for the Member; and planning and implementing strategic communications initiatives. Candidates should have substantive press, communications, and writing experience from fields such as government, media/public relations, and/or journalism. Familiarity with financial services issues and Spanish language proficiency are pluses. We are looking for creative candidates with fresh ideas.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and two brief writing samples to Mikael.moore@mail.house.gov. The office is an equal opportunity employer. Absolutely no phone calls or drop-ins, please.

DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY: Ways and Means Committee’s minority staff seeks a deputy press secretary with excellent writing skills, strong new media experience and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment under deadline pressure. Responsibilities include writing press releases and statements, responding to press inquiries, managing new media and preparing talking points. This is not an entry-level position. Please email resume and three writing samples to w&mjobapps@mail.house.gov

Moderate Democrat seeks talented candidate for Legislative
Correspondent position. Candidate must demonstrate exemplary writing
skills, extreme attention to detail, and must be able to work under
tight deadlines. The Legislative Correspondent will be responsible for
incoming and outgoing mail, will serve as systems administrator, and
will assist Legislative Staff as needed. Ideal candidate must have
prior hill experience, preferably as a Staff Assistant or Legislative
Correspondent. Experience with Internet Quorum is a must. Interested
candidates should send a resume and cover letter to
dc.hill.staff@gmail.com.

211385 PRESS ASSISTANT -
Western Democratic Senator seeks hard-working, self-motivated Press Assistant for busy press shop. Responsibilities include compiling daily clips, drafting press releases and web content, pitching local media outlets, updating press lists and providing administrative support. Ideal candidate will be a team player with previous Hill or press office experience, excellent writing and organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Job requires early morning arrival. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and writing samples to demcomsdirector@gmail.com

211384 PRESS SECRETARY -
A Progressive Northeast Democrat is seeking a Press Secretary. The position will be based in Washington, but duties will focus on media and issues in the state. The ideal candidate would be a proactive and creative individual with excellent writing skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Duties will include working with reporters, drafting news releases, organizing daily news clips, and planning and executing press events in the state. Hill or other government experience and new media skills preferred. This is not an entry level position. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. Resumes not submitted this way will not be considered.

211383 DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING -
Moderate Democratic Senator seeks highly organized, detail oriented person to serve as Director of Scheduling. This is a senior level position and requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems. Primary duties include, but not are limited to, working directly with the Member and senior team to create Member’s schedule, drafting correspondence, manage all apsects of the Member’s travel, manage a Deputy Scheduler and Special Assistant to the Senator, and work with staff to ensure briefing materials are prepared for meetings and events. Ideal candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills, ability to exercise discretion, be team oriented, maintain confidentiality, available to work long hours as necessary and be resourceful. Member is highly active and keeps a very busy schedule. One year of Hill experience required. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov
indicating job referral number in the subject line. No phone calls please. Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, May 23rd.

211381 DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY -
West Coast Democratic member of Senate leadership seeks Deputy Press Secretary for fast-paced communications office. Duties include drafting talking points and speeches; writing press releases and pitching stories to reporters; assisting with media events; tracking media coverage; assisting with new media efforts; and performing general press office support. Candidates must be able to work quickly, accurately, and creatively in an active environment, under tight deadlines. Candidates must also possess excellent writing, editing, and overall communication skills. Prior press experience desirable. This is not an entry-level position. Please email cover letter, resume, references, and three writing samples to westcoastpressjob@gmail.com.

211379 LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT -
Senator Casey seeks a Legislative Correspondent to handle correspondence for a number of issues including foreign relations, defense and homeland security. Individual will be responsible for drafting all constituent correspondence in his/her assigned issue areas and providing direct policy support as needed to the Legislative Assistant. Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills, superior researching skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. An advanced degree in a related field is a plus. Hill experience preferred, but not required. Pennsylvania ties strongly preferred. Interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter and two short writing samples, with the subject “Foreign Relations LC,” to open_positions@casey.senate.gov no later than May 25, 2011. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls or walk-ins please. This office is an equal opportunity
employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

211368 PRESS ASSISTANT -
Midwest Democratic Senator seeks hard-working, detail-orientated, press assistant for busy communications shop. Responsibilities include compiling daily news clips, maintaining and updating website, drafting press releases, overseeing press lists and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer and a team player. The position requires excellent time-management and organizational skills as well as the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Communications background is a plus. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211362 STAFF ASSISTANT -
Democratic Senator seeks a personable, dependable and professional Staff Assistant for a very busy front office in Washington, DC. Duties include, but are not limited to: answering phones, greeting visitors, arranging tours and distributing faxes. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, be fluent in Spanish, and be able to work in a team environment. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211358 PRESS ASSISTANT -
NE Democratic Senator seeks Press Assistant to assist fast-paced communications team. Successful applicant will track news stories across multiple platforms throughout the day’s news cycle, compile and distribute daily clips to Senator and staff, assist communications team with day-to-day operations, special projects, field media requests, and perform related research. Will also work with communications and legislative teams to compile documents for both media and external distribution and maintain updated reporter contact lists. Previous Hill experience, a team attitude and a sense of humor are strongly preferred. We are an equal opportunity employer; minority candidates strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, send resume and cover letter to BlumenthalSenateJobs@gmail.com

211355 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR -
Democratic Senator is looking for a Communications Director to manage national and in-state communications operations. The position is based in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven success in designing and implementing strategic communications plans, maintaining strong relationships with reporters, producing high quality written materials, and serving as an on-the-record spokesperson. The ability to manage staff and integrate press operations with policy and political staff in a fast-moving work environment is imperative. This is a senior position. Applicants must have strong references who will attest to prior success as a communications director in legislative and governmental offices. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Position Vacancy Announcement
Western Issues Specialist/Field Representative

Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for providing assistance to the National Association of Conservation
District’s member conservation districts and NACD Board of Directors to advance conservation, resource development and implement the Association’s policies related to federal lands, forestry, grazing, endangered species and others. This is a service‐oriented position with focus on creating and maintaining relationships and increasing the effectiveness of NACD in supporting conservation districts and their state/territory associations in the Southwest and Pacific Regions.

Duties:
 Guide Association actions on policy issues affecting states/territories in the Southwest and Pacific Regions in coordination with the Director of Legislative Affairs.
 Communicate NACD position on western issues to Congressional offices, Administration officials, coalitions and partners. Represent the Association in meetings and conferences in Washington, D.C. and across the country.
 Provide lead on issues such as: endangered species, invasive species, public lands management, private forestry, drought, water quantity and irrigation, rangelands and grazing lands, fire management, NEPA planning and other issues that impact states/territories in the Southwest and Pacific Regions.
 Draft policy position statements and communications for use with Capitol Hill and the Administration.
 Develop and maintain a liaison and working relationship with districts, state/territory associations of districts and the state/territory soil and water conservation agencies and federal agencies.
 Communicate with NACD board members and state/territory staff on agency and congressional activities.
 Provide web content and contribute to NACD publications.
 Assist state/territory associations to provide leadership in increasing the effectiveness and overall capacity of conservation districts and state associations working in coordination with NACD Field Representatives Team. Actively seek ways to strengthen the state/territory and district programs.
 Furnish the Region Chairs and NACD Directors with necessary assistance to aid them in effectively discharging their duties and responsibilities.
 Provide coordination for regional board meetings.
 Provide staff assistance to NACD committees as assigned, and keep informed about current issues, programs and policies within the committee charter.
 Provide assistance in planning and conducting the NACD Annual Meeting, Legislative Conference and other meetings as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Association Management, Organizational
Development and/or Leadership Development or equivalent work experience
 Capitol Hill and/or federal agency experience working on forestry, public lands and related policy
 Positive member service attitude
 Knowledge of conservation districts, NACD, their work and their customers
 Ability to assess policy initiatives for association leaders and membership, and to write complex policy documents
 Ability to write articles, speeches and prepare presentations
 Willingness to work as part of a team and be responsive to membership in western time zones
 Frequent travel required

Location:
This position is located at NACD’s headquarters office in Washington, D.C.

Application Process
Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume to NACD at jobs@nacdnet.org by June 15, 2011.

American Progress has an immediate opening for the Editor of
CampusProgress.org, the daily online magazine of Campus Progress.
Campus Progress, part of American Progress, helps young people make
their voices heard on critical issues.

The Editor will direct Campus Progress’s editorial operation. The
Editor will assign, develop, and edit reported and opinion pieces for
the web magazine, which covers politics, policy, and culture. The
Editor also will recruit new writers, contribute original writing, and
oversee management of Campus Progress’s national network of student-
run publications. The Editor will manage two full-time staff members.
The Editor will help shape and organize journalism programming at
Campus Progress events and other forums. The Editor will be
responsible for developing and implementing Campus Progress’s election
coverage for 2012.

CampusProgress.org reaches a broad audience. It features reported and
opinion articles, culture reviews, videos, photo essays, comics, and
other content from a wide range of contributors, mostly young people.
The magazine often focuses on priority issues for Campus Progress’s
advocacy team, including LGBTQ issues, immigration, and higher
education. The magazine has interviewed national figures including
President Barack Obama, Stephen Colbert, Margaret Cho, M.I.A., Talib
Kweli, Paul Krugman, and Rachel Maddow. Its content is regularly
highlighted in and linked to by prominent media outlets and blogs. Its
investigative pieces have been cited by media and key government
officials in the context of major policy debates.

Campus Progress’s journalism division also offers funding and training
to a diverse network of more than 50 student-run newspapers,
magazines, blogs, and radio stations on campuses across the country.
Participants at our journalism conferences and trainings have included
top reporters from publications such as The New York Times, The Wall
Street Journal, The New Yorker, Time, The Huffington Post, Politico,
and The Nation.

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

Commissioning and editing articles.
Producing articles, blog posts, video, and photo essays.
Recruiting and managing freelance contributors—writers, producers, and
artists.
Working with the Campus Progress online communications team to
implement layout, photos and art, multimedia production, and design
for magazine content.
Working with the Campus Progress communications team to promote
content to other websites, blogs, and media outlets.
Helping to plan journalism panels at the Campus Progress National
Conference, at other Campus Progress events, and at conferences such
as Netroots Nation and the National Conference on Media Reform.
Speaking on journalism and policy issues at public events.
Collaborating on projects with partners such as The Nation,
Colorlines, and The Huffington Post.
Managing the production of print editions of the magazine.
Planning an innovative 2012 election coverage strategy that focuses on
engaging young people on issues at stake in national and local
elections.
Overseeing management of Campus Progress’s national network of student-
run publications.
Managing two full-time employees, an associate editor, and a campus
publications network associate.
Mentoring and training editorial interns and editors from Campus
Progress’s network of student publications.
Participating in Campus Progress’s management team and its operations
and strategic planning work.
Requirements and qualifications:

At least two years of professional journalism experience and/or a
journalism degree.
Bachelor’s degree.
Familiarity and/or experience with online journalism and the tools and
programs used to produce it.
Writing and reporting experience.
Editing experience.
Exceptionally strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
Creativity.
Broad knowledge of politics, policy, and culture.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced
environment.
Effective supervisory skills and ability to manage and mentor staff.
Commitment to the mission and goals of Campus Progress.
You must send three to five published clips with your Word resume and
cover letter.

American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits
package.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities,
and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to
www.americanprogress.org.

For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund,
please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.

To apply, simply e-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments
to: jobs@americanprogress.org.

Or you may write to:
Center for American Progress
1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor – Campus Progress Search
Washington, DC 20005

In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job
you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will
remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.

Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the
current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will
receive responses from American Progress.

Environmental Action: Executive Director

Environmental Action is seeking an Executive Director to manage and
expand Environmental Action.

Mission and Background: Environmental Action was one of the key
players in the environmental victories of the 1970s – passage of the
Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, NEPA, and more. Dormant for several
decades, the organization has re-launched with a new approach: to call
for the real changes we need to make in order to save the planet – not
just for what is politically doable today. Our mission is to enlarge
the frame of debate about the environment by articulating the hard
choices our society needs to make, demanding meaningful action from
leaders and polluters, and ultimately making substantial change a
political reality. Over time, we aim to build a constituency that can,
as the hard core of the conservative right has done over the last 40
years, redefine the politics of the country. As we’ve seen setbacks on
global warming, especially at the federal level, the time is ripe for
Environmental Action to fulfill its mission through winning the hearts
and minds of Americans and making real global warming solutions a
reality.

Priorities and Strategies:
• One of the most important ways for Environmental Action to execute
its mission is to enlarge the frame of the debate. Environmental
Action will prioritize communications – reaching as many people as
possible and educating them about the problems and solutions. Further,
to win the support of the American people on issues like global
warming, Environmental Action needs to organize the media,
celebrities, and other opinion leaders.
• Another key strategy will be developing new program areas.
Environmental Action will need to meet people where they are at, and
then cultivate a deeper awareness, understanding of, participation in
solving our biggest environmental challenges.
• Environmental Action will pursue close synergy between online and
offline organizing. Online organizing is essential for reaching broad
swathes of the public and sparking interest and will be the primary
strategy. A close second strategy will be working offline to build the
true grassroots power environmentalists need.
• The fourth strategy will be to utilize all channels of interest to
engage and organize its members. Environmental Action will connect
with its members as political activists, as environmentalists, and as
people who live their beliefs through changes in their lifestyle.

Job Description: The Executive Director position has been unstaffed to
date. Environmental Action staff have built an active email membership
and developed a strong base of small donors. Our staff have also
contributed their organizing and policy expertise to several important
environmental and electoral campaigns. The Executive Director will be
charged with developing and executing a strategic plan to staff up
Environmental Action and upgrade and expand Environmental Action’s
programmatic work.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop a 3-Year Strategic plan for Environmental Action. Hire,
train, and oversee a core staff, including a Program Director,
Communications Director, and Field Director, and field organizers.
• Develop program areas and campaigns, with a specific emphasis on
global warming. Campaigns should build power in the long-term while
achieving victories in the short-term.
• Develop diverse fundraising strategy, including expanding
Environmental Action’s citizen outreach program, particularly by
launching a face-to-face canvass operation and expanding Environmental
Action’s already strong online program as well as raising money from
foundations and large donors.
•
Qualifications: We are looking for candidates who have 5+ years of
experience in organizing or advocacy and staff management. Candidates
must have a demonstrated commitment to nonprofit and political work,
with an enthusiasm for Environmental Action’s mission and a commitment
to grassroots social change. Applicants must have experience
organizing; online organizing experience is a plus but is not
required. Top applicants should be excellent writers with experience
writing to diverse audiences. Candidates must be ready for a challenge
and ready to build Environmental Action into a major, national
environmental organization, and they must have the vision to see the
path for getting there.

Applicants should have excellent verbal communication, analytical and
planning skills. They should have the ability to work on multiple
projects simultaneously. An outstanding work ethic and an
entrepreneurial mindset are expected.

Locations, Salary & Benefits: Boston, Denver, Washington, DC (though
other locations in major cities will be considered). Salary is
commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Tiffany Isaacs,
tiffany@publicinterestnetwork.org. No phone calls please.

TITLE: Creative Director

REPORTS TO: President

DATE: May 19, 2011

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

START DATE: Immediate Opening

SALARY: $12/hr to $18.50/hr, depending on relevant training and
experience

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Start date until September 30, 2011, with
potential for full-time employment

SUMMARY: Rice Consulting, a top Democratic Fundraising and Strategy
Firm in Maryland, seeks a Creative Director to coordinate design
aspects of client fundraising events, strategic outreach projects, and
new media outreach; create and direct production of all client event
invitations and publications; create and direct production of all Rice
Consulting publications; and assist with specific creative
administrative functions of office for political fundraising and
strategy firm. For more information about Rice Consulting, please
visit www.riceconsultingllc.com

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Design and production oversight of all Rice Consulting publications
(seminar invitations and materials, client outreach), contracts and
proposals.
• Design and production oversight of all client event publications
(invitations, fliers, e-blasts).
• Design and production oversight of all client incumbency protection
materials (letters to new registrants, end-of-session newsletters, e-
updates on templates, session mail programs); distribution oversight
of these materials.
• Obtain quotes from vendors.
• Send E-blasts for client events.
• Assist with management of Rice Consulting and client Facebook
accounts.
• Assist with management of Rice Consulting and client Twitter
accounts.
• Help manage client campaign websites – SALSA and WordPress formats
• Photograph events for client and Rice Consulting websites and for
photograph distribution to donors.*
• Photograph clients for client and Rice Consulting websites and
incumbency protection publications.*
• Attract new clients through networking, marketing, and other
creative means.
• Develop and implement strategies to maintain and/or expand firm
services.
• Attend client meetings and interface with the client to understand
the client’s overall objectives and requirements.
• Maintain and manipulate client databases for client outreach.
• Maintain and manipulate Rice Consulting database for business
expansion efforts.
• Coach interns and support staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design programs including
Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required
• Basic knowledge of HTML
• Proficiency in SALSA and NGP is a plus, but not required
• Graphic design skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• *Strong photography skills a plus, but not required
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities
• Strong and effective organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Computer savvy
• Strong writing and grammatical skills
• Strong photography skills a plus, but not required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 1 – 2 years related
experience and/or training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Sit for long periods of time
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear regularly
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift and/
or move up to 25 lbs.
• Close vision of computer screen

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Noise level is moderate

Please send brief cover letter, resume, and references to
carolinebarkuloo@riceconsultingllc.com; suitable applicants will be
contacted by e-mail to arrange an interview.

Vice President, Government Affairs

AdvaMed, the leading trade association representing manufacturers of
medical device technologies, is seeking a team player with excellent
presentation and interpersonal skills to fill the position of Vice
President, Government Affairs. This position will advance the
interests of the Association before Congress and policymakers in the
Executive Branch and will also develop and implement strategies to
advance the industry’s position. This position requires someone with
an established and sophisticated political contact network in the
healthcare arena, specifically with key Capitol Hill lawmakers and
staff, in both the Senate and the House.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable serving as a spokesperson for
the medical technology industry and respond to Congressional inquiries
and needs to create opportunities to improve Congressional
understanding of the industry. This person will have a drive to
increase AdvaMed’s visibility and presence in Congress, and in the
relevant executive agencies. This position will build coalitions and
review pending legislation and regulations that could impact member
companies and develop responding advocacy materials. In addition to
the above, the ideal candidate will have sound knowledge of the
legislative process, and excellent analytical abilities. Proven
ability to develop strategic plans for accomplishing legislative
priorities a must.

Candidates must have at least ten years of experience in Washington
as a government relations executive, a Congressional staffer or as a
senior public servant in a relevant government department or agency or
business. Relationships with Congressional Members and staff, as well
as senior personnel of key government agencies required. Bachelor’s
degree required, though preference will be given to candidates with an
advanced degree in a relevant discipline, such as a Juris Doctorate,
Masters of Business Administration, or Masters of Public
Administration. www.advamed.org

Title: Federal Relations Internship (Paid)

Location: Washington, DC

Start Date: Immediate Opening

Term of Employment: 90 days

Status: Full-time, hourly

Compensation: $9/hour and monthly transportation benefits

Summary: Boutique government affairs and communications firm seeks
an individual who is interested in gaining experience and exposure to
government affairs work.

The office is comprised of hard-working and team-oriented professionals who
enjoy the aspects of working for a personable boutique government affairs
firm. The Federal Relations Intern will work closely with all staff members
within the office and gain significant exposure to clean energy, healthcare,
and municipal sector issues. Opportunities for longer term employment may
follow.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Researching and analyzing Congressional legislation and federal
agency regulations.

- Composing client e-newsletters.

- Attending industry association events and writing summary memos.

- Drafting correspondence on legislative and regulatory issues.

- Scheduling meetings with offices on Capitol Hill and with federal
agencies.

- Assisting in filing lobbying reports.

- Office administration and light to moderate phone answering
duties.

Job Requirements:

- Positive attitude and willingness to take on clerical tasks,
place lunch orders, etc.

- One or more years of experience working in an office setting.

- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

- Proficient in web-based research using tools such as Lexis Nexis.

- Strong written and oral communication skills.

- Ability to work individually or as part of a team.

- Prioritization and project management skills.

- Efficient and hard-worker who can meet deadlines.

- Maturity and professionalism are a must.

- Tech savvy is a plus.

This information is not meant to act as an agreement for employment or an
extension of a contract of employment. This section is for advisory and
informational purposes only.

Interested applicants should email their cover letter, resume, and
references to federalrelations@yahoo.com

Environmental Outreach Position
Media Matters seeks an outstanding initiator and executor to expand the profile, influence and reach of our environmental and climate work.
Media Matters for America is a progressive research and communications center dedicated to exposing and correcting conservative misinformation in the media. Media Matters’ partner organization, Media Matters Action Network, holds conservative politicians and their political allies accountable. Building on our round-the-clock research and non-stop accountability of conservative misinformation, Message Matters equip leaders with messaging that goes on offense and speaks to shared goals and values. Climate change and environmental issues are a major focus of our work.
Job Responsibilities
The person in this position will expand the influence and reach of our environmental and climate work by:
• Coming up with strategies to increase the use of our climate and environmental research by our strategic allies on the Hill, in the states and in the advocacy community.
• Working with our climate and environmental team to generate ideas for research that will be most compelling to advocates and help shift the debate.
• Creating products that make our research immediately relevant and applicable to allies on the Hill, in the states and in the advocacy community.
• Sharing our climate and environmental work effectively — ensuring that tailored products get into the right hands, in the right ways, at the right times.
• Identifying partners and allies to work with, prioritizing grantees of our funders to create synergy.
• Representing our climate and environmental work in meetings with partners, demonstrating a sophisticated grasp of the substance of our work.
• Working with funders to ensure that they feel their grant is being managed wisely. Track deliverables and work with the development team to provide materials for funders.
The person in this position will work closely with our climate and environment research team and our external affairs team. Media Matters’ External Affairs Director will measure this person’s success primarily by the increased impact of our climate and environmental work among strategic allies.
Qualifications
• Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills: A demonstrated ability to share information effectively — both written and orally . and generate buy-in among allies to move work forward.
• Environmental expertise and relationships: Experience working in the environmental and climate field, in-depth knowledge of issues and stellar relationships in the progressive environmental community.
• Critical thinking skills and political instincts: Proven ability to evaluate complicated political dynamics, exercise good judgment and get results.
• Results and service orientation: Relentless focus on outcomes combined with an ability to build trust and engage and support key stakeholders in the process.
In addition, the ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to excellence and fit with our culture, which emphasizes timeliness, precision and results.
Salary
Commensurate with experience.
How to apply
Please send resume and cover letter to mm-jobs@mediamatters.org.

Online Organizing Fellow, Energy Action Coalition
May 20 01:42PM -0400 ^

WeArePowerShift.org Online Organizing Fellow

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.

Jeff Mann | Energy Action Coalition
Online Director, Power Shift 2011
powershift2011.org | energyactioncoalition.org

Senior Democrat seeks Director of Operations for fast paced DC Congressional office. Duties include working with the CoS to ensure that office goals, personnel policies, attendance policies and leave procedures are adhered to. Staffer will ensure that all daily correspondence is completely prepared and accurately reflects the Member’s instructions. The other tasks are accompany Congresswoman as needed to DC events and official functions and follows up with appropriate action as necessary and organize special projects within his/her issue area of responsibility as directed by Congresswoman or Chief of Staff. Qualified applicants will be extremely organized, detail oriented and able to perform many tasks simultaneously. Hill experience preferred. Interested applicants should fax a resume and cover letter to 202-225-1477 Attn: Chief of Staff or e-mail to murat.gokcigdem@mail.house.gov. No phone calls please.

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