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Staff Assistant - Representative Schakowsky 2007-05-11 01:56:10 Progressive Midwest Democrat seeking friendly, bright and highly organized individual to handle front-desk duties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering phones, opening and distributing mail and faxes, greeting visitors and coordinating tour and flag requests for constituents. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Please email a cover letter and resume to: IL09SA@gmail.com
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Legislative Assistant - Representative Schakowsky 2007-05-11 01:53:28 Progressive Midwest Democrat seeking legislative assistant to work in fast-paced office on Judiciary Committee and other issues (with an emphasis on immigration and women’s issues). Previous Hill experience preferred. Candidates should possess strong writing and communications skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. We are seeking a highly-organized and productive self-starter and a team player. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should email a resume and writing sample to: IL09LA@gmail.com
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Senior Communications Director - National Wildlife Foundation 2007-05-11 01:52:05 A senior media position will soon open at NWF (by late June). The job description has not yet been officially written, but responsibilities include leading the print & TV media team and interfacing with the Internet team - with a priority focus on global warming.
I’ll circulate that posting when it’s ready, but also welcome any expressions of interest so that we can get the recruitment process underway quickly. Please e-mail resume & cover letter to mcnitt@nwf.org. This is not an entry level position, qualified candidates only need apply.
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Staff Assistant - Moderate Democratic Representative 2007-05-11 01:42:20 Moderate Democratic
member seeks friendly, highly organized individual to handle front-desk duties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering phones, opening and distributing mail and faxes, supervising interns, greeting visitors and coordinating tour and flag requests for constituents. Candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule including long hours and some late nights. Capitol Hill experience and California ties preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Email cover letter and resume to: Staff
.assistant.resumes@mail.house.gov
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Director - PIRG Fuel Buyers 2007-05-11 01:36:47 PIRG Fuel Buyers
is a socially responsible business and active participant in Philadelphia’s Sustainable Business Network. We also advocate to improve government programs and policies that help the most vulnerable consumers keep the heat on with the National Fuel Funds Network and the Campaign for Home Energy Assistance.
PIRG Fuel Buyers is seeking a Director
to manage daily operations and customer service, supplier contract negotiations, our advocacy program on low-income energy assistance, business development and oversee part-time administrative staff. We need someone with a passion for social entrepreneurship, business savvy, and excellent customer service and administrative skills, with the energy and commitment required to lead this company into its next stage of development.
The PIRG Fuel Buyers Director will manage all aspects of running a socially responsible business and will assist in developing and executing strategies for long-term growth and sustainability.
Responsi
Assistant Press Secretary - Ciresi for Senate 2007-05-11 01:29:45 Duties: Write press releases and media advisories. Research and track opponent’s positions and press. Maintain press lists and media relationships at the direction of communications and campaign management. Advance events.
Must be assertive, discrete and calm. Must show good judgment and be responsive to the media. Must have excellent communications skills and able to work quickly and calmly under pressure. One to three years experience, strongest candidates will have campaign, congressional and/or statewide experience. Must have reliable transportation.
Please send resume and 2 references, including email and phone numbers to Kerry Greeley at kerry@ciresiforsenate.com
Position will be based in St. Paul, MN. Travel throughout the state is required.
Ciresi for Senate
is an equal opportunity employer. If you have a passion for politics and want to get in on the ground floor of one of the top Senate races in the US, this is the campaign for you!
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Finance Assistant - Ciresi for Senate 2007-05-11 01:27:57 This role calls for a dedicated, enthusiastic, detail-oriented superstar. Duties include, but are not limited to:
The Finance Assistant
will staff the candidate while he calls potential donors and update the campaign database with pledges and details of the conversation. S/he will manage house parties throughout the state. S/he will be responsible for processing incoming contributions.
This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage a lot of projects simultaneously and cheerfully, and attention to detail. Previous fundraising experience or training is required. Knowledge of NGP software is preferred. You must have reliable transportation.
Ciresi for Senate
is an equal opportunity employer. If you have a passion for politics and want to get in on the ground floor of one of the top Senate races in the US, this is the campaign for you!
Salary commensurate with experience. Position will be based in St. Paul with travel throughout th
Field Organizers - Ciresi for Senate 2007-05-11 01:24:34 The Ciresi for Senate
campaign is seeking full-time field organizers to assist in voter and delegate organizing for the 2008 Senate campaign. Ciresi for Senate is building a team of dedicated, enthusiastic field organizers for this important race. The field organizers will be the primary representative of Ciresi for Senate in their region. She/he will be responsible for day-to-day outreach to voters/delegates in their area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a campaign at the beginning and be a part of it all.
Duties include, but not limited to:
-conducting outreach to delegates and voters
-recruiting and managing a core group of volunteers
-organizing phone banks and canvasses
-providing support to campaign manager and candidate while in their region
-assisting in selection of sites and turnout for events
-developing and maintaining relationships with key delegates and groups within the region
-advising management on how to localize the statewide plan to fit their community
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New Media Specialist - House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming 2007-05-10 03:32:33 The SelectCommittee
is seeking a highly motivated individual to take charge of developing web-based internet platform to highlight the challenges and solutions regarding global warming and energy independence. The Select Committee was established by Speaker Pelosi to signal that these issues are of special concern to the public and the world. The Committee is chaired by Rep. Edward Markey, who is also a senior member of the HouseEnergy
and Commerce Committee, the Natural Resources Committee and the Committee on Homeland Security.
Qualifications: Candidates must demonstrate significant experience, creativity and effectiveness in initiating and implementing web-based issue campaigns to educate the public.
Job Description: The New MediaSpecialist
would have principal responsibility for web-based communications, reporting to the Communications Director and the Staff Director.
Application Procedure: To apply, email a cover letter specifying your interest in the New Media Specialis Read more:Independence
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Online Assistant - Progressive Majority 2007-05-10 03:31:17 All applicants must support a broad progressive agenda and be committed to using the electoral process to effect social change.
Position Summary
The Online Assistant
is responsible for assisting in maintaining ProgressiveMajority
’s online visibility. S/he will work with the Online Manager, the development department, and Progressive Majority state offices to prepare content for the website, online communications, online marketing, and other projects. The Online Assistant will play an active role in the expansion of Progressive Majority websites, development of online marketing campaigns, conducting Internet research, and responding to online inquiries. S/he reports directly to the Online Manager.
Principal Functions
Coordinate all online communications by Progressive Majority, including update emails, solicitations for online contributions, emails on Progressive Majority endorsed candidates, blog entries, website content, and other opportunities as they arise;
Assist in acqu
Communications/Press Secretary - Rep. Moore 2007-05-14 02:54:08 Communications/PressSecretary
: Progressive Midwestern Democrat seeks strong writer with good political savvy and proactive approach to handle press and communications in an active urban media market. Will be responsible for dealing with press (including coordinating press events and pitching stories), writing op-eds, releases, and responses to press inquiries, as well as taking lead on newsletter writing/production and website/e-communication. Excellent and fast writing skills a must, as is ability to work closely with DC and district staff to quickly grasp various legislative and local issues as they come up. Ideal candidate will have Congressional office press experience. Minority candidates are strongly urged to apply. Please fax resume, 3 brief writing samples, salary requirements to 202-225-8135 or hand-deliver to 1239 LHOB. No mail please.
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LA - Rep. Kathy Castor 2007-05-14 02:49:20 Progressive Florida Democrat seeking legislative assistant to work in fast-paced office on Health Care, Energy, Environment and other issues. Previous Hill experience preferred. Candidates should possess strong writing and communications skills, have the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Applicant should be a highly-organized, productive self-starter and work well within a team approach. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition, proficiency in Spanish would be helpful. Interested candidates should email a resume and writing sample to: FloridaLA@gmail.com.
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Writer - OMP 2007-05-13 19:59:45 Washington, DC based progressive direct marketing consulting firm seeks a Writer
who will assist in drafting e-mails and other online content for leading non-profits and political groups. Applicant must have the ability to produce high quality written content under tight deadlines and the ability to work in a team environment. In addition to a proven ability to manage multiple clients and multiple projects. Web experience and knowledge of HTML is a plus. Great benefits and salary. Please email resume to info@ompdirect.com and include job title in subject line.
Senior Economy Legislative Assistant - Democratic Senator 2007-05-12 02:44:13 Ranking Democratic
Member of the Foreign Relations Committee seeks a Senior Economy LegislativeAssistant
. Qualified
applicants must possess robust background in economics, substantial knowledge of the federal budget process, and demonstrate exceptional analytical oral and written communication skills. Prior Hill, Federal agency, or policy think tank experience preferred. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number (051512) in the subject line or fax to (202) 224-4477.
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Administrative Director - M+R Strategic Services (DC) 2007-05-12 02:43:06 M+R StrategicServices
(M+R) is looking for an AdministrativeDirector
to manage Human Resources firmwide and daily operations at our Washington, D.C. headquarters. M+R is a full service campaign consulting firm dedicated to helping our clients advance their missions in order to bring about positive change. We do this by helping organizations and campaigns we believe in develop smart and effective strategies, hone their messages, mobilize their members, build grassroots support, raise money, and communicate effectively with the media, the public, and decision-makers, online and off.
The Administrative Director position is full-time position and requires an energetic, efficient, and well organized individual who can balance multiple projects at once while paying a great degree of attention to detail. We need an ambitious individual who can do it all and who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with the challenge of a growing firm.
Essential responsibilities include, but are not
eCampaigns Associate - M+R Strategic Services (NYC or DC) 2007-05-12 02:37:35 M+R StrategicServices
is looking for an Associate to join our team of Internet experts to work on successful, cutting-edge online campaigns. You’ll be an integral part of the eCampaigns Team at M+R, working with progressive, public-interest nonprofit organizations to recruit online activists, influence public policy, raise money online, and deepen relationships with online supporters.
You'll work with some of the best nonprofit causes of the day - protecting the environment with The Wilderness Society, establishing equality with Human Rights Campaign, ending torture in U.S. facilities with Human Rights First, and fighting global poverty with Oxfam America and Habitat for Humanity International.
Every day you'll stretch your creativity developing new strategies for new issues. You'll always know you're working for causes that matter. You'll be organizing on the Internet, with real-world impact. And you'll be at the forefront of new innovations in the field of online
Office Manager - M+R Strategic Services 2007-05-12 02:34:08 M+R StrategicServices
is looking for an office manager to keep our NYC office running smoothly and assist upper-management staff with day-to-day administrative duties. M+R’s NYC office has been serving some of the nation’s best nonprofit causes for the past 15 years. We work to preserve the environment, protect public health, increase affordable housing, defend human rights, and fight global poverty.
Our staff of 15 currently is focused on everything from running Internet campaigns for leading public health organizations to promoting and defending the land rights of Native Americans in New York State.
Job Responsibilities
The Office Manager will work with our team of campaign experts, media relations professionals, grassroots organizers, lobbyists, and others to ensure that the office runs smoothly. Job responsibilities will include:
Maintaining overall quality and “presentability” of M+R's NYC office;
Preparing expense reports and coding invoices;
Schedul
Scheduler - Representative Norm Dicks 2007-05-12 02:27:59 Senior Northwest Democrat seeks a Scheduler
to assume all scheduling duties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating Member’s very busy schedule and managing all appropriate meeting requests in the Member's DC office.
Ideal candidate would have Capitol Hill experience and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and strong organizational skills, a good sense of humor, detail-oriented and ability to manage multiple tasks are all necessary. Washington state connection a plus. Salary commensurate with experience.
Applicant Instructions:
Please send resume to donna.taylor@mail.house.gov and put “Scheduler” in subject line.
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Online Advocacy Manager - American Progress (DC) 2007-05-12 02:21:00 American Progress seeks an Online Advocacy Manager to develop and execute online advocacy strategy, including online campaigns, rapid response actions, and collaborative research projects to further progressive policies and advance the work of American Progress. Responsibilities include management of a new Web site that will bring American Progress advocacy efforts together under a single identity.
Full description in PDF
bkomar@americanprogress.org
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Account Executive/Senior Account Executive - Watershed (San Francisco) 2007-05-12 02:17:49 You:
A super project manager with a creative streak
Experienced in non-profit fundraising or advocacy
Knowledgeable about internet marketing and email messaging
Great communicator and writer
Desire to work for causes and organizations that are changing the world
Us:
New-ish internet marketing, fundraising, and advocacy agency
Building the company we always dreamed of working for
Committed to the people we hire
Creative, fun, smart, and fair
Sound good? We hope so - and we want this to be the best job you'll ever have. Seriously.
Watershed is a consulting and services firm that helps non-profits and causes use the internet to raise money, educate, change minds, and run political campaigns. We're hiring the best and the brightest right now to work with clients like True Majority, Working Assets, Breast Cancer Fund, The Nation, Unity08, and more.
The Senior AccountExecutive
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Legislative Assistant - Representative Hank Johnson 2007-05-17 02:55:59 Progressive Southern Democrat seeking legislative assistant to work in fast-paced office on Judiciary Committee and other issues. Candidates should possess strong writing and communications skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines. Successful candidate should be detail-oriented, a team player and have a good sense of humor. Hill experience, Southern connections and some legal experience preferred. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should email a resume and writing sample to: southernprogressivela@gmail.com
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Director of State and Local Programs - Young Democrats of America 2007-05-17 02:54:35 The Young Democrats
of America
(YDA) is the nation’s largest youth-led, partisan political organization. As the official youth arm of the Democratic Party since 1932, YDA builds strong local chapters to engage young people under the age of 36 in partisan politics, build a youth voting bloc for Democrats, and develop a new generation of progressive leaders. YDA has chartered chapters in 46 states and U.S. territories with over 1,500 local chapters. Our 150,000+ members – including middle school, high school and college students as well as young workers, young professionals and young families – reflects the broad diversity of our nation and the Democratic Party.
YDA’s national and state staff work with national, state, and local leaders across the country on peer-to-peer young voter mobilization campaigns, issue advocacy, leadership and skills trainings, and other activities to grow sustainable chapters and build the national infrastructure of YDA.
Based in Washington, DC
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Development Officer - Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation 2007-05-17 02:51:47 Center for Arms Control
and Non-Proliferation is seeking to hire immediately a Development
Officer (Washington DC):
The Development Officer is responsible for the planning and execution of fund-raising and development activities for the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation (a C-3 organization) and the Council for a Livable World (a C-4 organization with an associated political action committee).
Pursues general operating and endowment funding. Responsible for solicitation and administration of planned giving. Researches and cultivates new sources of funding. Coordinates individual giving campaign, including direct mail, personal solicitation, phone solicitation, online outreach, and special events. Coordinates the design, production and distribution of development materials such as brochures, letters, invitations etc. Maintains regular contact with major individual donors, and coordinates meetings between major donors and senior staff and board members. Coordinates fu Read more:Center
Information Technology and Web Development Associate - GI-Net 2007-05-17 02:47:40 The Genocide Intervention Network (GI-Net) is changing the way the United States and the international community respond to the world’s worst crime by building the first permanent constituency dedicated to ending genocide. GI-Net empowers individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide, to educate their communities, pressure their elected officials, and fundraise directly for civilian protection. Currently, the organization’s work is focused on ending the ongoing genocide in Darfur, Sudan; providing material support for African Union peacekeepers in the region and organizing political action campaigns for a more robust civilian protection force.
GI-Net operates a number of online campaigns, including our primary website, GenocideIntervention.net, our student-oriented website, STANDNow.org, and campaign websites such as DarfurScores.org, SudanDivestment.org and 1800Genocide.com. The Genocide Intervention Network seeks an experienced professional to as Read more:Development
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Paid Internship - GI-Net - Online Anti-Genocide Organizer and Web Developer 2007-05-17 02:46:14 Are you interested in changing the world by supporting the first-ever permanent anti-genocide constituency? Do you spend a lot of time online and know what an effective advocacy campaign looks like? Can you build a website from the ground up? If any of the above appeals to you, we hope you will consider the Genocide
Intervention Network’s online anti-genocide organizer and web developer internship this summer at our office in Washington, D.C. GI-Net is committed to building the first permanent constituency dedicated to ending genocide, and empowers its members with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. Currently we are focused on ensuring protection for civilians in Darfur, Sudan.
As an intern, you will work side-by-side the leaders of the organization in conceiving, developing and implementing innovative online campaigns to support the work GI-Net is doing. In particular, you will have the opportunity to put your ideas into action — helping the organization raise money for p Read more:Internship
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Campaign Coordinator - UFCW International Union/WakeUpWalmart.com 2007-05-17 02:40:59 The 1.3 million member United Food Commercial Workers InternationalUnion
(UFCW), a powerful voice for working men and women, is seeking a CampaignCoordinator
responsible for implementing the WakeUpWalMart.com campaign in a specific geographic region of the country. The Coordinator will work closely with the national WakeUpWalMart.com leadership team in implementing the campaign’s strategy at the state and local level, including field, press, and political work. The position will work in coordination with local unions, grassroots supporters, community leaders and allies.
Job Description: Strengthen grassroots supporter base in states, including training, strategic advice and support for local community leaders and WakeUpWalMart.com supporters. Recruit community leaders to work with the WakeUpWalMart.com campaign. Work with local unions, grassroots supporters and community leaders in implementing WakeUpWalMart.com mini-campaigns.
Monitor state and local media coverage and create
Online Coordinator - UFCW International Union 2007-05-17 02:40:05 The United Food and Commercial Workers InternationalUnion
, a powerful voice for working men and women, is seeking an Online Coordinator
for a fast paced national union organizing campaign.
Responsibilities: The duties include collaboration with staff to maintain and develop creative content on the campaign website, help implement and drive an online campaign strategy, writing and editing articles, graphics, images, and responses for our website.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or certification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience and 1-3 years of website management experience, including 1 year with PHP and MySQL. Must have experience running a website or blog and at least one year of writing, editing, and web content experience as well as experience working on e-action social justice campaigns. Strong knowledge of HTML, Javascript and CSS is a must. Knowledge of CMS and CRM software platforms is also required.
Experience with open source web development pl
Internet Media Buyer - MSHC Partners 2007-05-17 02:37:40 Leading political advertising firm working with Democratic and progressive groups is seeking an Internet
Media Buyer
to join our team. Ideal candidates have experience in media buying as well as a strong interest in progressive politics.
Duties include: Providing media budgeting information to team for use in day-to-day implementation of internet programs of multiple clients. Demonstration of strong attention to detail in managing multiple vendors for many campaigns simultaneously. Media buying, scheduling, vendor management and ad trafficking are among many other duties.
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and generous benefits.
Send resume and salary history to careers@mshcpartners.com. No phone calls.
Equal opportunity employer.
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Senior Creative - MSHC Partners 2007-05-17 02:36:36 Leading political advertising firm working with Democratic and progressive groups is seeking a senior creative to join our team. Ideal candidates have 5-7 years experience in advertising or related field. This is a unique position requiring both copywriting and design skills.
Requirements: BFA/BA degree in design, advertising or related field. Mac proficient. Experience in Adobe CS2 software suite. Internet experience a plus.
Duties include: Developing concepts and campaigns for print, direct mail and internet working independently or with a team. Working with an Art Director, art studio and client services to meet deadlines and see concepts through to completion.
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and generous benefits.
Send resume and salary history to careers@mshcpartners.com. No phone calls. Equal opportunity employer
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Web Developer/Programmer - MSHC Partners 2007-05-17 02:35:29 MSHC Partners
is seeking an experienced web developer and programmer to join our dynamic development team and help sharpen our creative edge. Ideal candidates have 4+ years experience developing, testing, and maintenance of dynamic online projects. Must be detail oriented and able to meet deadlines. Ability to pick up new technologies as needed strongly desired.
Requirements: BS/BA degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience. Solid ActionScript, HTML/XML and CSS knowledge. Knowledge of a range of AMP and AJAX solutions for developing and maintaining dynamic web sites. Experience working with open-source CMS solutions necessary.
Duties include: Working independently or on project teams to design, execute and maintain clean, easily navigable and search-engine friendly information architecture for online projects of varying complexity. Consult and recommend development solutions to meet client needs/timelines and develop wire frames and site maps to communic Read more:Developer
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