The national office of United Cerebral Palsy (in Washington, DC) is seeking a qualified individual to fill their eAdvocacy / eCommunications Coordinator position immediately. Experience using GetActive and/or Convio is strongly desired. For a complete description, see below.
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The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization with more than 1.2 million embers and activists, seeks an experienced online production manager to oversee the daily operations of its award-winning websites (including www.nrdc.org) and other online communications. This job requires strong management, technical and communication skills. NRDC, with offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Beijing, works to protect the environment and public health. The position is located in our environmentally friendly NYC office and reports to the Website Director, who in turn reports to the Communications Director.
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Location: Takoma Park, MD (three blocks from the Takoma Metro Station on the red line)
Benefits: 32 hours per week (Monday – Thursday); medical insurance; three weeks paid vacation plus one week off at end of December. After one year, additional 5% of salary contributed by employer to 403(b)7 (no match required) and quality of life benefit. Salary mid 40’s.
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The manager is responsible for generating earned income to help support WETA’s four national education projects:
§ LD OnLine (the world’s leading Web site on learning disabilities; www.LDOnLine.org)
§ Reading Rockets (a multimedia project that looks at why young children learn to read, why so many kids struggle, and what we can do about it; www.ReadingRockets.org)
§ ColorinColorado.org (a bilingual site for the parents and teachers of English language learners)
§ AdolescentLiteracy.org (launching this fall)
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In These Times, a 30-year-old national magazine of news and analysis, seeks a dynamic leader to direct day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities include assigning and editing stories, supervising other editors, planning editorial calendar, guiding production, writing and proofreading. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, extensive editing experience, familiarity with Web editing, a cheerful, determined approach to production management, and knowledge of progressive politics and world affairs.
Please send cover letter, resume, references and two writing samples by July 2 to Anna Schneider, anna@inthesetimes.com. Due to a short hiring window, only electronic applications will be accepted. The subject line should read: ITT Managing Editor. No calls or faxes please. EOE.
Moderate Freshman Democrat seeks a high-energy, hard working legislative correspondent to take charge and manage constituent mail program. The position requires working closely with the legislative and administrative staff. Good writing and editing skills are a must. The applicant should be organized and possess good research and computer skills. Also, the applicant should be able to pay attention to detail, think critically, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced office environment. Candidates should have prior Hill experience. A working knowledge of Capitol Correspondence is helpful but not necessary. This is a good opportunity to move up on the Hill career ladder. Please email resume and 3 short writing samples: AZresumes@mail.house.gov. Please no phone calls.
Mainstream California Democrat is hiring a Legislative Assistant to handle the Member’s economic and business portfolio. Issues include budget, taxes, trade, telecom, education, financial services, national service caucus and social security. Candidates should be organized and have strong writing and communications skills. And of course, being able to operate in a fast-paced team environment is a must. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to: california_legislative_assistant@yahoo.com.
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit national environmental advocacy organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists. We have offices in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Beijing. Our staff of nearly 300 includes attorneys, scientists, policy analysts and educators working to protect the environment and public health through advocacy and education.
Position Summary
NRDC seeks a Legislative Advocate for its Washington, DC office. Working with the Legislative Director, the Advocate will lobby Congress on behalf of NRDC’s federal agenda, respond to inquiries from the Hill, and develop legislative strategy in conjunction with NRDC programs and communications staff. Other responsibilities include writing NRDC’s bi-weekly legislative newsletter, preparing legislative fact sheets, participating in coalition meetings, and outreach to new partners as needed.
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The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) is seeking an Events Coordinator to join our non-profit team dedicated to providing learning events to education and youth policymakers. AYPF provides between 30-35 learning events each year.
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California Democrat seeks highly-motivated, detail-oriented Staff Assistant with excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced Capitol Hill office. Duties include: overseeing Capitol tours and flags; recruiting, supervising and training interns; mail management; writing constituent correspondence; and computer maintenance. Spanish language fluency a definite plus. Please fax cover letter and resume to 202-225-3196 or email to californiadem@gmail.com. No calls or walk-ins please.