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A Senior Member of the Congressional Black Caucus seeks a Scheduler/Executive Assistant. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: organizing, and maintaining the Congresswoman’s busy schedule; assisting with personal correspondence, and accompany the Congresswoman to events and receptions. Position requires excellent organization abilities, an attention to detail, and strong written and oral communication skills. Scheduling background and Hill experience preferred but not required. Sense of humor a must.

Please send cover letter and resume to democratScheduler@yahoo.com.

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Duplicate Post - Member is still looking
A Senior Member of the Congressional Black Caucus seeks a Chief of Staff. He/she will serve as the Member’s chief legislative and political advisor; act as the Member’s liaison with DC and the district organizations; provide leadership and management to staff in the Washington and district offices; manage and direct the day to day business in a busy Congressional office.

Successful Candidate must be a well-established professional with both legislative and managerial experience; possess a keen understanding of national and local politics; and have strong political contacts. Prefer candidates who have been Chief of Staff or other senior position to a Member of Congress.

Candidates must be aggressive and innovative, willing to work long hours and under pressure. A law or advanced degree strongly preferred. Sense of humor a must.

Please send cover letter and resume to democratCoS@yahoo.com.

Position Summary: The Web Intern will work with the Communications department to help transition to our website’s new content management system and to contribute to our overall web strategy. This is *not* a design or development position, but rather a blend of content management, some basic HTML, an opportunity to experience a sizable website design process, and to help out the progressive labor movement.

Hours: Intern must be available for a minimum of 30 hours per week and commit to an internship period of at least 12 weeks.

Salary: Paid internship, range depends on experience.

About the Organization: American Rights at Work is a leading labor policy and advocacy organization dedicated to educating the public about the barriers that workers face when they attempt to form or join unions.

The Work You’ll Do:
Collaborate with Communications staff to map out how to move our web content to our new content management system (Joomla!)
Work with HTML and WYSIWYG editor to populate pages in our new CMS.
Assist in maintaining the website by creating, updating, and developing web content and troubleshooting site issues.
Assist in maintenance of email lists and databases.
Help coordinate production and technical needs with contractors and vendors.
Work with cross-departmental staff on content developments and updates.
General administrative tasks as assigned.

You:
Are familiar with publishing content online, have your own blog, or can manipulate HTML.
Have used an online content management system before.
Have 6 months or 1 year’s experience with this kind of work, or the enthusiasm & dedication to make up for experience.
Know your way around the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc).
Have an eye for design, or are always thinking about how a site could be better.
Are interested in labor, social justice, or progressive policy issues.
Are able to meet deadlines, prioritize, and perform a wide variety of tasks over the course of the workday.
Love the Internet and want to use it to affect social change.

Bonuses (stuff that can only help you):
Proficient in any computer programming language, but especially HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or PHP
Demonstrated ability to write for website or email publications
Experience with Joomla!
Experience with Adobe or Macromedia products (Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, etc.)
How to Apply:
Submit resume, cover letter, as well as your availability. In the subject line, write “Web Internship Search”

Target Start Date:
June 2007

Where to Apply:
Web Internship Search
1100 17th Street NW, Suite 950
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: 202-822-2168
intern@americanrightsatwork.org
No phone calls, please.

Hildebrand Tewes is looking to fill a junior level communications position on a dynamic and fast moving issue campaign focused on the war in Iraq. In particular, we are seeking someone with at least one year of writing experience to create written materials for surrogates and the press and keep up with nuanced messaging in a fast-paced campaign that includes grassroots events, paid media, and promoting surrogates from veterans and retired generals to military moms.

Please think of junior campaign or Hill press staffers who are looking for a new opportunity. If you know of anyone with the skill set above who would be interested in joining a growing political consulting firm with exciting clients, please send along resumes or names of potential candidates.

Please fax resume to: 202-261-2381
or mail it to:
Hildebrand Tewes Consulting, Inc.
1726 M Street, NW, Ste. 403
Washington, DC 20036

NRDC is seeking a campaign manager to work in its Washington, DC office as a member of its Advocacy Center. NRDC is a national non-profit environmental organization with 1.2 million members and online activists. Its staff, located in Washington, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Beijing, includes attorneys, scientists, policy analysts and others working together to save wilderness and wildlife and to protect public health and the environment through advocacy and education.

The campaign manager reports to the Director of Campaigns and plays an important role in developing and implementing campaigns to support NRDC’s major issues. The ideal candidate will have strong organizing and communication skills; a high level of attention to detail; familiarity with environmental issues, politics and the policy process; and a keen appreciation for the degree of responsibility associated with the tasks at hand.

The responsibilities associated with the position include:
developing and implementing integrated campaign activities
working with program advocates to develop public mobilization strategies around energy, global warming, oceans, endangered species, and health
coordinating with key departments, including communications and legislative affairs
building partnerships with potential allies on various issues
managing resources and utilizing tactics, ranging from e-activism and online organizing to public relations and political strategy
keeping tabs on and tapping into cross-programmatic activities by NRDC in the states and regions

The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, creative, highly organized and comfortable working with diverse groups of people. The position also requires that the candidate possess the ability to juggle and prioritize tasks on deadline. Interest in and familiarity with environmental issues, willingness to travel, and a good sense of humor are a plus.

Salary is based upon a non-profit scale and is commensurate with experience. We offer a pleasant, collegial work environment and excellent benefits. NRDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity; we encourage people of color to apply.

Send letter of interest with resume, salary requirements, and *brief* writing sample to NRDC email: HR_DC@NRDC.ORG. Mail att’n: HR – Campaign Manager Position, 1200 New York Ave, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005. No phone calls or faxes.

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OMP is a full-service fundraising and communications agency that serves leading causes in the United States, moving with ease among the charitable, advocacy and political landscapes. Our mission is to help organizations meet and exceed their fundraising and communications goals. We develop integrated communications strategies designed to build strong and meaningful relationships between organizations and their supporters. Our clients include the Democratic National Committee, Hillary Clinton, Amnesty International, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the National Resources Defense Council. To learn more about OMP and/or to view a complete client list, please visit www.ompdirect.com.

Duties:
Manage the day to day operations of the online services department
Provide online consulting services to some of the top progressive organizations in the country
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Develop and execute online marketing schemes
Track online performance results and conduct in depth analysis reports
Assist with the integration of clients’ online programs with their direct mail and telemarketing programs
Draft and edit email content
Help clients understand, navigate and utilize new media tools and Web 2.0 technology
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Qualifications:
Previous online organizing experience
Previous management experience
Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills
Excellent communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines at once
Excel and Access knowledge preferred, but not required

Salary: Commensurate with experience; generous benefits

Location: Washington, DC

Contact: We are looking to fill the position immediately. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to info@ompdirect.com.

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Do you want to use those techniques to rally the masses to protect civil liberties, fight corporate misconduct, promote human rights, and help families in need become self-reliant?
Do you want to work in fast-paced environment where you’ll get as much responsibility as you can handle?

If so, join our team! Beaconfire (www.beaconfire.com) seeks a motivated, experienced Marketing Consultant/Client Manager join our growing Online Campaigns & Marketing practice serving progressive and humanitarian causes.

About the Position
The Marketing Consultant/Client Manager is a leadership role that demands creative thinking, technical know-how, solid organization and people skills. We’re looking for a well-rounded and persuasive individual who can hold their own in a room full of passionate and assertive people. The position will manage Beaconfire’s day-to-day relationship with one or more clients – brainstorming concepts, championing the ideas through development, laying out the game plan, and scoping out the budget.

The consultant/client manager leads the team that makes these ideas come to life: graphic designers, copywriters, production specialists, animators, videographers, and programmers. After the dust settles, the client manager analyzes the results and applies what’s been learned to the next effort.

Qualifications
At least 5 years experience with online campaigning and marketing. Experience with related disciplines such as direct mail, public relations, and grassroots organizing is a plus.
Commitment to and familiarity with social justice, human rights, humanitarian relief, poverty and hunger, healthcare and disabilities, political advocacy, the environment, and women’s rights.
Demonstrated success using the Internet to raise funds, influence policy, and develop constituency.
Excellent presentation skills.
Proven ability to work effectively within a cross-departmental team.
Demonstrated track record of being resourceful and solving problems.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience working with nonprofit clients or at a nonprofit organization.

To Apply

Send a cover letter describing why you believe you would be a good fit for this position and for Beaconfire along with your resume and salary requirements to marketing-consultant@beaconfire.com.

Beaconfire is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Beaconfire offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits program.

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WITNESS uses the power of video to open the eyes of the world to human rights abuses. By partnering with local organizations around the globe, WITNESS empowers human rights defenders to use video as a tool to shine a light on those most affected by human rights violations, and to transform personal stories of abuse into powerful tools of justice. Since its founding by Peter Gabriel and others in 1992, WITNESS has partnered with groups in more than 70 countries, bringing often unseen images, untold stories and seldom heard voices to the attention of key decision makers, the media, and the general public - prompting grassroots activism, political engagement, and lasting change. WITNESS is an independent nonprofit organization with an annual budget of $4,300,000 and a staff of thirty.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and implement online PR and advocacy strategies for WITNESS to strengthen our institutional profile, grow our email list, and increase participation in our advocacy campaigns.
• Working in collaboration with the Development Department, create and implement strategy to raise funds online.
• Research, implement and evaluate online PR and marketing activities including blogs, tagging, social networking, viral marketing, search engine marketing, e-actions, text messaging and other forms of electronic communications, etc.
• In collaboration with the Outreach, Technology and Program departments, identify opportunities to implement mobile and online promotional and advocacy-focused messaging campaigns and evaluate the impact of such programs.
• Oversee the editorial direction of the website in consultation with the Communications and Outreach Director and WITNESS staff.
• Ensure timely updates to content on the WITNESS website.
• Manage WITNESS’ email lists and schedule to ensure regular, quality communications.
• Work with the Program, Development, Outreach and Hub teams to write compelling e-mail action alerts, web copy, and materials for our campaigns.
• Develop and implement online “stunts” where appropriate as part of marketing strategy for WITNESS events or initiatives.
• Train staff members on best practices for online organizing, fundraising and advocacy.
• Daily monitoring of website statistics and usage patterns. Generation and delivery of monthly online metric reports on WITNESS websites.
• Additional duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• A minimum of three years experience in online communications, e-communications, or/and online fundraising.
• Proven grasp of the use of advanced technology for advocacy and fundraising
• Knowledge in the use of blogs, chat rooms, list-servs, and other tools for online organizing and fundraising.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of Democracy in Action or similar system preferred.
• Familiarity with Photoshop or other image editing software.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with HTML, and the ability to edit and layout web pages using WYSIWIG editors.
• Experience using web traffic analysis tools such as Google Analytics, and evaluating and reporting on the popularity and effectiveness of campaigns and website content.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written format, with varying levels of staff, media and other external partners.
• Preference that ideal candidate has some experience working or living in the global south.
• Familiarity with a second language, such as French, Spanish, Russian or Arabic preferred.

PERSONAL PROFILE
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, optimism, and flexibility in approach to project assignments.
• A good sense for and comfort level with technology and online community social norms and behaviors.
• Commitment to the organization’s values and human rights issues.

START DATE: ASAP

LOCATION: Brooklyn, New York

TITLE: E-commununications and Website Manager

SALARY: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package.

SUBMISSIONS: Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Writing samples will be requested at a later stage from selected candidates. Please do not submit writing samples unless you are requested to do so.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Forward completed application materials to outreach@witness.org, with the subject line “E-Communications and Website Manager” by June 30, 2007. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis; early applications are strongly encouraged, as interviews will begin in May.

**PLEASE DO NOT SEND DUPLICATE APPLICATIONS VIA MAIL OR EMAIL.

No phone calls will be accepted. Due to the volume of applicants anticipated, we will not be able to respond individually to each applicant and will only be contacting those applicants that we feel best meet our criteria. Please send your application via registered mail if you want confirmation that it has been received.

[random:ads]Special Events Coordinator:The Center for American Progress has an immediate opening in the Communications Department for a Special Events Coordinator. The Coordinator will largely be responsible for planning and execution of small- and large-scale events; coordinating interdepartmentally with Center staff, vendors, and public; coordinating catering, equipment, technical, and logistical needs for events; writing and preparing web-based event invitations and other work-related correspondence; and other responsibilities. Full description and how to apply (PDF).

[random:ads]New Jersey Democrat seeks Staff Assistant for front desk duties, including answering phones, greeting constituents, handling tour and flag requests, sorting mail, and selecting and supervising interns. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, writing ability, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. Required attributes include professionalism, maturity, courteousness, and an ability to solve problems and work cooperatively – and a good sense of humor! Ties to central New Jersey are preferred. Please email resume and cover letter to staffasst.opening@mail.house.gov. No calls or drop-bys please.