SUMMARY Under the immediate supervision of the Director for Practice Transformation, the Senior Associate of Whole Family Approach Initiatives is responsible for oversight of whole family approach training and technical assistance efforts and grant management. The scope and depth of this project requires a dedicated senior associate with demonstrated leadership experience who will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day activities of various Whole Family Approach engagements. Specific responsibilities include project promotion and partnership development, fiscal and program reporting, training, and collaborative planning with Community Action agencies and associations to meet their needs. Salary $65,000-75,000.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Develop, deploy, and facilitate national Learning Community cohorts in the Community Action Network focused on identifying effective practice models to address poverty for the whole family and other customer-centered innovative models. • Work to enhance the Community Action Partnership’s online resource tools (Partnership Web site and Community Action Academy) • Provide training and technical assistance on whole family approach concepts. • Coordinate a cadre of national Community Action Peer Experts who will support training and technical assistance efforts. • Promote and communicate training and technical assistance opportunities for Community Action Agencies (CAAs) via email, social media, E-News, and other channels. • Disseminate project information directly to CAAs, national partners, Regional Performance and Innovation Consortiums (RPICs), state Community Action associations and State CSBG Lead Agencies. • Respond to CAA, Association, and State CSBG Lead Agency training and technical assistance requests. • Support and collaborate closely with Director of Practice Transformation and with Partnership colleagues on potential program development or policy advocacy for CAAs • Communicate and participate in meetings with funders on national whole family approach priorities and activities. • Contribute to organization fee-for-service efforts Operations and Grant Management • Oversee the development and implementation of toolkits, publications, and training offerings. • Lead research, curation and dissemination efforts to support the initiative • Monitor progress on contract/grant deliverables. • Compile and file grant documents, including progress reports, grant continuation forms, budgets/programs • Monitor fiscal expenditures of grant activities. • Direct staff day-to-day work activities. • Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May at times supervise staff. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in leading human service programs or agency; nonprofit management and governance; project and grants management/reporting; and coalition work. • Minimum four-year Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in business, public administration, social work, or a related field of study. Master’s degree strongly preferred. • Experience in project leadership and administration. • Expertise in following areas will be strongly preferred: adult learning and development, two-generation and whole family approach, organizational development and change dynamics, racial equity, community assessment, strategic planning, and evaluation. • Knowledge and experience with the principles of risk management, quality improvement, and program management; nonprofit management, and governance issues. Other Desired Qualifications • Demonstrated experience/expertise in: o Federal and state regulations governing grants administration and fund accounting Results-oriented management and accountability (ROMA) or comparable system o Project planning, budgeting, and management/administration. o Coalition or Learning Community/Cohort management/staffing o Community Action • Ability to interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations. • Ability to build and grow mutually beneficial business relationships across industries and geographies. • Excellent oral, written, and group communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards. • Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations. • Ability to think creatively and be a key contributor to Partnership goals. • CCAP (Certified Community Action Professional). • ROMA certification
Apr 09, 2021
Full time
SUMMARY Under the immediate supervision of the Director for Practice Transformation, the Senior Associate of Whole Family Approach Initiatives is responsible for oversight of whole family approach training and technical assistance efforts and grant management. The scope and depth of this project requires a dedicated senior associate with demonstrated leadership experience who will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day activities of various Whole Family Approach engagements. Specific responsibilities include project promotion and partnership development, fiscal and program reporting, training, and collaborative planning with Community Action agencies and associations to meet their needs. Salary $65,000-75,000.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Develop, deploy, and facilitate national Learning Community cohorts in the Community Action Network focused on identifying effective practice models to address poverty for the whole family and other customer-centered innovative models. • Work to enhance the Community Action Partnership’s online resource tools (Partnership Web site and Community Action Academy) • Provide training and technical assistance on whole family approach concepts. • Coordinate a cadre of national Community Action Peer Experts who will support training and technical assistance efforts. • Promote and communicate training and technical assistance opportunities for Community Action Agencies (CAAs) via email, social media, E-News, and other channels. • Disseminate project information directly to CAAs, national partners, Regional Performance and Innovation Consortiums (RPICs), state Community Action associations and State CSBG Lead Agencies. • Respond to CAA, Association, and State CSBG Lead Agency training and technical assistance requests. • Support and collaborate closely with Director of Practice Transformation and with Partnership colleagues on potential program development or policy advocacy for CAAs • Communicate and participate in meetings with funders on national whole family approach priorities and activities. • Contribute to organization fee-for-service efforts Operations and Grant Management • Oversee the development and implementation of toolkits, publications, and training offerings. • Lead research, curation and dissemination efforts to support the initiative • Monitor progress on contract/grant deliverables. • Compile and file grant documents, including progress reports, grant continuation forms, budgets/programs • Monitor fiscal expenditures of grant activities. • Direct staff day-to-day work activities. • Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May at times supervise staff. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in leading human service programs or agency; nonprofit management and governance; project and grants management/reporting; and coalition work. • Minimum four-year Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in business, public administration, social work, or a related field of study. Master’s degree strongly preferred. • Experience in project leadership and administration. • Expertise in following areas will be strongly preferred: adult learning and development, two-generation and whole family approach, organizational development and change dynamics, racial equity, community assessment, strategic planning, and evaluation. • Knowledge and experience with the principles of risk management, quality improvement, and program management; nonprofit management, and governance issues. Other Desired Qualifications • Demonstrated experience/expertise in: o Federal and state regulations governing grants administration and fund accounting Results-oriented management and accountability (ROMA) or comparable system o Project planning, budgeting, and management/administration. o Coalition or Learning Community/Cohort management/staffing o Community Action • Ability to interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations. • Ability to build and grow mutually beneficial business relationships across industries and geographies. • Excellent oral, written, and group communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards. • Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations. • Ability to think creatively and be a key contributor to Partnership goals. • CCAP (Certified Community Action Professional). • ROMA certification
SUMMARY Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Practice Transformation, the Program Associate of Technology and Dissemination is responsible for planning, implementing, and supporting the Partnership’s Learning Community Resource Center resources. Specific responsibilities include Learning Community member engagement, support and facilitation, conducting needs assessments/evaluations, developing scope and requirements for new training and tools, data and policy analysis, and managing projects to ensure quality and timely completion. The salary range for this position is $45,000-$60,000 depending on experience. The position is located in the Partnership’s Washington, DC office.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Support national Learning Communities in the Community Action Network focused on identifying effective practice models to address poverty
Coordinate communication of Partnership T/TA activities, as well as T/TA opportunities, for Community Action Agencies (CAAs) via email, social media, the Partnership Website, Community Action Academy, the Partnership E- News, and other channels
Maintain the CSBG T/TA Resource Center online resource tool (www.csbgtta.org) and other online web platforms.
Grant Operations Support
Respond to CAA, Association, and State CSBG Lead Agency T/TA requests
Manage the design, development, and review of LCRC offerings
Develop Learning Community, LCRC webinar and in-person presentations and help identify resources
Write and review scope of work documents for training and technical support products
Research applicable training methodologies
Coordinate with supervisor to establish project scope and timeline expectations
Identify and contract/develop MOUs with qualified T/TA content partners
Track and edit LCRC-funded deliverables including toolkits, publications, articles and training offerings
Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to complete work within scope and timelines
Ensure that Learning Community Group meetings and trainings are in compliance with engagement terms and quality standards
Manage Communication of LCRC T/TA Activities and Opportunities
Work in coordination with supervisor and other Partnership staff to create and implement effective LCRC communications/dissemination strategy
Develop and maintain LCRC communication platforms, including but not limited to Partnership Website, CSBG T/TA Resource Center, Community Action Academy (Moodle), Constant Contact and social media
Draft regular internal communications for the Learning Community to be disseminated via Community Action Academy and Constant Contact Coordinate the content and resources to be disseminated to external constituents regarding Learning Community Activities/Opportunities via eNewsletters
Review, respond to, and resolve T/TA support calls
Review support calls to make a preliminary determination of need Research Community Action Agency (CAA) to get background on the T/TA request
Call requesting CAA to verify needs
Research resources to address needs Send resources to CAA client, and follow up to ensure
Mark notes in CSBG T/TA website
Align LCRC goals, offerings, and reporting with Partnership and Grant operations
Develop annual goals, work plan and operational schedule in coordination with LCRC staff
Coordinate, plan, and write programmatic sections of semi-annual reports
Organize and maintain grant documents, including tracking documents, progress reports, grant continuation forms, budgets/programs and all financial reconciliations
Data Policy and Analysis
Develop surveys in coordination with supervisor and designated stakeholders
Administer surveys online
Compile data and generate survey results for annual reporting, and for clients
Coordinate and conduct in-depth interviews to supplement survey results
Track national data and policy trends related to the Learning Community anti-poverty focus areas
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Work with Community Action constituencies to provide training at conferences
Participates in Community Action events to strengthen existing relationships, help establish new partnerships and stay abreast of trends and policy changes
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 2 years of experience in managing human service programs or agency; nonprofit management and governance; project and grants management/reporting; and/or coalition work
Minimum four-year Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in business, public administration, social work, or a related field of study. Master’s degree preferred
Knowledge of financial empowerment, homelessness, place-based strategies, program integration, toxic stress/trauma and other anti-poverty approaches
Other Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated experience/expertise in:
Federal and state regulations governing grants administration and fund accounting Results-oriented management and accountability (ROMA) or comparable system
Coalition or Learning coordination/facilitation
Community Action Excellent oral, written, and group communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards.
Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations.
Ability to think creatively and be a key contributor to Partnership goals.
ROMA certification
Apr 09, 2021
Full time
SUMMARY Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Practice Transformation, the Program Associate of Technology and Dissemination is responsible for planning, implementing, and supporting the Partnership’s Learning Community Resource Center resources. Specific responsibilities include Learning Community member engagement, support and facilitation, conducting needs assessments/evaluations, developing scope and requirements for new training and tools, data and policy analysis, and managing projects to ensure quality and timely completion. The salary range for this position is $45,000-$60,000 depending on experience. The position is located in the Partnership’s Washington, DC office.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Support national Learning Communities in the Community Action Network focused on identifying effective practice models to address poverty
Coordinate communication of Partnership T/TA activities, as well as T/TA opportunities, for Community Action Agencies (CAAs) via email, social media, the Partnership Website, Community Action Academy, the Partnership E- News, and other channels
Maintain the CSBG T/TA Resource Center online resource tool (www.csbgtta.org) and other online web platforms.
Grant Operations Support
Respond to CAA, Association, and State CSBG Lead Agency T/TA requests
Manage the design, development, and review of LCRC offerings
Develop Learning Community, LCRC webinar and in-person presentations and help identify resources
Write and review scope of work documents for training and technical support products
Research applicable training methodologies
Coordinate with supervisor to establish project scope and timeline expectations
Identify and contract/develop MOUs with qualified T/TA content partners
Track and edit LCRC-funded deliverables including toolkits, publications, articles and training offerings
Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to complete work within scope and timelines
Ensure that Learning Community Group meetings and trainings are in compliance with engagement terms and quality standards
Manage Communication of LCRC T/TA Activities and Opportunities
Work in coordination with supervisor and other Partnership staff to create and implement effective LCRC communications/dissemination strategy
Develop and maintain LCRC communication platforms, including but not limited to Partnership Website, CSBG T/TA Resource Center, Community Action Academy (Moodle), Constant Contact and social media
Draft regular internal communications for the Learning Community to be disseminated via Community Action Academy and Constant Contact Coordinate the content and resources to be disseminated to external constituents regarding Learning Community Activities/Opportunities via eNewsletters
Review, respond to, and resolve T/TA support calls
Review support calls to make a preliminary determination of need Research Community Action Agency (CAA) to get background on the T/TA request
Call requesting CAA to verify needs
Research resources to address needs Send resources to CAA client, and follow up to ensure
Mark notes in CSBG T/TA website
Align LCRC goals, offerings, and reporting with Partnership and Grant operations
Develop annual goals, work plan and operational schedule in coordination with LCRC staff
Coordinate, plan, and write programmatic sections of semi-annual reports
Organize and maintain grant documents, including tracking documents, progress reports, grant continuation forms, budgets/programs and all financial reconciliations
Data Policy and Analysis
Develop surveys in coordination with supervisor and designated stakeholders
Administer surveys online
Compile data and generate survey results for annual reporting, and for clients
Coordinate and conduct in-depth interviews to supplement survey results
Track national data and policy trends related to the Learning Community anti-poverty focus areas
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Work with Community Action constituencies to provide training at conferences
Participates in Community Action events to strengthen existing relationships, help establish new partnerships and stay abreast of trends and policy changes
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 2 years of experience in managing human service programs or agency; nonprofit management and governance; project and grants management/reporting; and/or coalition work
Minimum four-year Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in business, public administration, social work, or a related field of study. Master’s degree preferred
Knowledge of financial empowerment, homelessness, place-based strategies, program integration, toxic stress/trauma and other anti-poverty approaches
Other Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated experience/expertise in:
Federal and state regulations governing grants administration and fund accounting Results-oriented management and accountability (ROMA) or comparable system
Coalition or Learning coordination/facilitation
Community Action Excellent oral, written, and group communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards.
Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations.
Ability to think creatively and be a key contributor to Partnership goals.
ROMA certification
Director, Digital Engagement and Audience Retention
Reports to: Vice President, Digital Strategy
Staff reporting to this position: Associate Director, Email Marketing
Department: Digital Strategy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress seeks a highly motivated Director of Digital Engagement and Audience Retention to effectively engage strategic audiences—including policymakers, advocates, experts, and more—to support distribution, marketing, and fundraising in advancing the organization’s mission. The ideal Director would offer a combination of creative, technology, and marketing experience along with proven success leading projects within policy-oriented organizations.
The Director will also serve as chief subject matter expert on email marketing strategy and execution and will work ongoing with counterparts who offer expertise in social media, audience acquisition, digital fundraising, data strategy, and more. As part of the larger Digital Strategy team, this position will collaborate extensively with diverse communications, editorial, strategy, and policy teams to continually improve audience retention across digital channels including websites, email, and social media and contribute to digital strategy efforts across silos.
The ideal candidate for this position values the camaraderie that comes with being a part of a progressively minded and socially conscious organization such as American Progress.
American Progress is an independent, nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas as well as strong leadership and concerted action. The organization’s aim is to change not just the conversation but also the country. The Digital Strategy team at American Progress is responsible for developing and operationalizing strategies to reach and engage the organization’s target audiences through digital channels such as web, social media, and online marketing. The team works closely with an extensive roster of highly respected resident thought leaders, policy professionals, and various functional groups in the organization in order to formulate and implement effective digital content strategies to connect with our audiences.
Responsibilities
Manage a busy cross-team email calendar of newsletters, event invitations, fundraising, advocacy emails, and more. This includes balancing the priorities of multiple stakeholders without oversaturating email lists; assigning and overseeing production work, as well as participating in production as needed; and overseeing content creation and editing work as needed.
Coordinate email content distribution across CAP, from our weekly flagship newsletter to issue-specific newsletters and event invitations to fundraising appeals and action alerts. This includes supervising email producers on the digital team (including one or two direct reports) as well as training staff across the organization in creating content and maintaining high-quality audience segmentation and production processes.
Work with teams and stakeholders to identify communications and strategic goals—including projections—and to measure progress against them to tune strategies and outputs.
Work with content strategy team colleagues and other stakeholders to define, drive, and maintain digital content strategy across the organization and all channels, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and mission.
Stay up to date on email marketing and digital engagement best practices and make changes to vehicles, practices, training, and processes accordingly.
Consult ongoing with the Events team concerning best practices and opportunities in event marketing and distribution in concert with colleagues from adjacent areas of expertise (e.g., social media, content strategy, acquisition, advocacy) within the Digital Strategy team and across the organization.
Regularly report out on digital engagement and audience retention stats, in collaboration with the analytics team and others, at the organizational level as well as at the policy and functional team level.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and supervise the staff needed to support the team’s goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in digital/email marketing, including at least two years of supervisory experience
Broad understanding of digital engagement strategies with specific expertise in email marketing principles
Strong project management experience and proven ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
Expert-level experience using marcom technology platforms such as Engaging Networks, Convio, or Salsa
Expert-level experience with data hygiene practices, retention measurement, and email engagement analytics
High proficiency with HTML, image editing, and writing for marketing
Broad range of experience working with multiple CRMs, CMSs, and analytics packages.
Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.
Strong organizational, leadership and decision-making abilities, including goals and projection setting, and a proven ability to navigate ambiguity and change.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
A passion for progressive policy with an entrepreneurial mindset, including a focus on possibilities instead of obstacles.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apr 02, 2021
Full time
Director, Digital Engagement and Audience Retention
Reports to: Vice President, Digital Strategy
Staff reporting to this position: Associate Director, Email Marketing
Department: Digital Strategy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress seeks a highly motivated Director of Digital Engagement and Audience Retention to effectively engage strategic audiences—including policymakers, advocates, experts, and more—to support distribution, marketing, and fundraising in advancing the organization’s mission. The ideal Director would offer a combination of creative, technology, and marketing experience along with proven success leading projects within policy-oriented organizations.
The Director will also serve as chief subject matter expert on email marketing strategy and execution and will work ongoing with counterparts who offer expertise in social media, audience acquisition, digital fundraising, data strategy, and more. As part of the larger Digital Strategy team, this position will collaborate extensively with diverse communications, editorial, strategy, and policy teams to continually improve audience retention across digital channels including websites, email, and social media and contribute to digital strategy efforts across silos.
The ideal candidate for this position values the camaraderie that comes with being a part of a progressively minded and socially conscious organization such as American Progress.
American Progress is an independent, nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas as well as strong leadership and concerted action. The organization’s aim is to change not just the conversation but also the country. The Digital Strategy team at American Progress is responsible for developing and operationalizing strategies to reach and engage the organization’s target audiences through digital channels such as web, social media, and online marketing. The team works closely with an extensive roster of highly respected resident thought leaders, policy professionals, and various functional groups in the organization in order to formulate and implement effective digital content strategies to connect with our audiences.
Responsibilities
Manage a busy cross-team email calendar of newsletters, event invitations, fundraising, advocacy emails, and more. This includes balancing the priorities of multiple stakeholders without oversaturating email lists; assigning and overseeing production work, as well as participating in production as needed; and overseeing content creation and editing work as needed.
Coordinate email content distribution across CAP, from our weekly flagship newsletter to issue-specific newsletters and event invitations to fundraising appeals and action alerts. This includes supervising email producers on the digital team (including one or two direct reports) as well as training staff across the organization in creating content and maintaining high-quality audience segmentation and production processes.
Work with teams and stakeholders to identify communications and strategic goals—including projections—and to measure progress against them to tune strategies and outputs.
Work with content strategy team colleagues and other stakeholders to define, drive, and maintain digital content strategy across the organization and all channels, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and mission.
Stay up to date on email marketing and digital engagement best practices and make changes to vehicles, practices, training, and processes accordingly.
Consult ongoing with the Events team concerning best practices and opportunities in event marketing and distribution in concert with colleagues from adjacent areas of expertise (e.g., social media, content strategy, acquisition, advocacy) within the Digital Strategy team and across the organization.
Regularly report out on digital engagement and audience retention stats, in collaboration with the analytics team and others, at the organizational level as well as at the policy and functional team level.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and supervise the staff needed to support the team’s goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in digital/email marketing, including at least two years of supervisory experience
Broad understanding of digital engagement strategies with specific expertise in email marketing principles
Strong project management experience and proven ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
Expert-level experience using marcom technology platforms such as Engaging Networks, Convio, or Salsa
Expert-level experience with data hygiene practices, retention measurement, and email engagement analytics
High proficiency with HTML, image editing, and writing for marketing
Broad range of experience working with multiple CRMs, CMSs, and analytics packages.
Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.
Strong organizational, leadership and decision-making abilities, including goals and projection setting, and a proven ability to navigate ambiguity and change.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
A passion for progressive policy with an entrepreneurial mindset, including a focus on possibilities instead of obstacles.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Policy Analyst, Federal Fiscal Policy
Reports to: Senior Fellow, Economic Policy
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Economic Policy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Policy Analyst focusing on federal fiscal policy. The position requires strong quantitative skills, experience using economic data and research to make compelling public policy arguments, meticulousness, comfort with a fast-paced environment, and a passion for advancing progressive economic policy. The candidate’s primary role will be to conceive and produce rigorous analyses of federal taxes and the federal budget that inform current policy debates. The candidate will support the Economic Policy team’s work on fiscal and overall economic issues.
Responsibilities:
Author and contribute analysis to publications such as reports, issue briefs, and fact sheets that distill key economic and public policy issues for nonexpert audiences, and marshal rigorous research to formulate or argue for proposed tax and fiscal policies.
Perform rapid-response research on new issues that arise.
Work with other American Progress teams—including other policy teams, Art, Government Affairs, Digital Strategy, and Press—to create engaging and visually compelling research and analysis.
Ensure factual accuracy of products.
Help build and maintain relationships with allied organizations, outside experts, congressional staff, and other contacts.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and training is required.
Approximately three years of relevant work experience.
Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with economic data, with a creative approach to using economic data to make compelling policy arguments.
Previous experience or significant coursework in taxation and/or federal budget policy.
Flexibility as a teammate and a commitment to the Economic Policy team’s goals.
Good writing skills and instincts for data visualization.
Meticulousness and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to new priorities.
Political or legislative experience is a plus.
Knowledge of advanced statistical software such as Stata, R, or Python is a plus.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70 with a starting salary of $56,000. American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apr 02, 2021
Full time
Policy Analyst, Federal Fiscal Policy
Reports to: Senior Fellow, Economic Policy
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Economic Policy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Policy Analyst focusing on federal fiscal policy. The position requires strong quantitative skills, experience using economic data and research to make compelling public policy arguments, meticulousness, comfort with a fast-paced environment, and a passion for advancing progressive economic policy. The candidate’s primary role will be to conceive and produce rigorous analyses of federal taxes and the federal budget that inform current policy debates. The candidate will support the Economic Policy team’s work on fiscal and overall economic issues.
Responsibilities:
Author and contribute analysis to publications such as reports, issue briefs, and fact sheets that distill key economic and public policy issues for nonexpert audiences, and marshal rigorous research to formulate or argue for proposed tax and fiscal policies.
Perform rapid-response research on new issues that arise.
Work with other American Progress teams—including other policy teams, Art, Government Affairs, Digital Strategy, and Press—to create engaging and visually compelling research and analysis.
Ensure factual accuracy of products.
Help build and maintain relationships with allied organizations, outside experts, congressional staff, and other contacts.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and training is required.
Approximately three years of relevant work experience.
Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with economic data, with a creative approach to using economic data to make compelling policy arguments.
Previous experience or significant coursework in taxation and/or federal budget policy.
Flexibility as a teammate and a commitment to the Economic Policy team’s goals.
Good writing skills and instincts for data visualization.
Meticulousness and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to new priorities.
Political or legislative experience is a plus.
Knowledge of advanced statistical software such as Stata, R, or Python is a plus.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70 with a starting salary of $56,000. American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Director, Domestic Climate and Energy Policy
Reports to: Senior Director, Domestic Climate and Energy Policy
Staff reporting to this position: Team of Research Assistants and Policy Analysts
Department: Energy and Environment
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress is hiring a Director of Domestic Climate and Energy Policy to work under the Senior Director of Domestic Climate and Energy Policy. The Director will be responsible for developing and communicating new policy ideas, managing a research team, and coordinating projects across teams. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of climate policy and the U.S. energy sector, experience collaborating with partners, and creative ideas for how to build political consensus for urgent action to address the climate crisis.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Assist in developing and executing American Progress’ strategic priorities on domestic climate and clean energy policy.
Supervise a small team of research and policy experts and coordinate with other teams at American Progress to manage shared projects.
Work with diverse partners and organizations to develop and implement legislative and political strategies at the federal level.
Conceive, research, write, and edit original written products, ranging from opinion editorials to in-depth reports, to communicate energy policy ideas to policymakers, thought leaders, and the media.
Design, plan, and execute public and private events, meetings, summits, conferences, and other special events.
Liaise with members of Congress, Capitol Hill staff, and the administration to help them understand and support positive policy ideas or stand up to oppose harmful policy changes.
Represent American Progress in diverse coalitions of other organizations focused on U.S. climate and clean energy policy.
Represent American Progress as a spokesperson in all forms of media as necessary to promote the team’s energy policy agenda.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree is a plus.
Minimum of eight years of post-degree professional experience in policy development, campaign management, legislative or other advocacy, coalition-building, or related fields.
Demonstrated project management skills are required, with a strong commitment to supervising and developing staff in a manner supportive of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Formal supervisory experience is a plus but is not required.
Excellent writing and communications skills.
A proven knowledge base in energy and environmental policy, as well as an ability to effectively communicate these issues to a non-technical audience.
Expertise in environmental regulatory policy is a plus, but not required.
Understanding of how environmental issues intersect with racism and economic and social inequality.
Experience working with diverse coalitions and a breadth of existing relationships in the climate and energy policy space.
Experience in seeking funding or grant writing is a plus, but not required.
Capitol Hill or executive branch experience is a plus, but not required.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals, including the progressive values of environmental justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. This position has a starting salary of $90,000. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apr 02, 2021
Full time
Director, Domestic Climate and Energy Policy
Reports to: Senior Director, Domestic Climate and Energy Policy
Staff reporting to this position: Team of Research Assistants and Policy Analysts
Department: Energy and Environment
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress is hiring a Director of Domestic Climate and Energy Policy to work under the Senior Director of Domestic Climate and Energy Policy. The Director will be responsible for developing and communicating new policy ideas, managing a research team, and coordinating projects across teams. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of climate policy and the U.S. energy sector, experience collaborating with partners, and creative ideas for how to build political consensus for urgent action to address the climate crisis.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Assist in developing and executing American Progress’ strategic priorities on domestic climate and clean energy policy.
Supervise a small team of research and policy experts and coordinate with other teams at American Progress to manage shared projects.
Work with diverse partners and organizations to develop and implement legislative and political strategies at the federal level.
Conceive, research, write, and edit original written products, ranging from opinion editorials to in-depth reports, to communicate energy policy ideas to policymakers, thought leaders, and the media.
Design, plan, and execute public and private events, meetings, summits, conferences, and other special events.
Liaise with members of Congress, Capitol Hill staff, and the administration to help them understand and support positive policy ideas or stand up to oppose harmful policy changes.
Represent American Progress in diverse coalitions of other organizations focused on U.S. climate and clean energy policy.
Represent American Progress as a spokesperson in all forms of media as necessary to promote the team’s energy policy agenda.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree is a plus.
Minimum of eight years of post-degree professional experience in policy development, campaign management, legislative or other advocacy, coalition-building, or related fields.
Demonstrated project management skills are required, with a strong commitment to supervising and developing staff in a manner supportive of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Formal supervisory experience is a plus but is not required.
Excellent writing and communications skills.
A proven knowledge base in energy and environmental policy, as well as an ability to effectively communicate these issues to a non-technical audience.
Expertise in environmental regulatory policy is a plus, but not required.
Understanding of how environmental issues intersect with racism and economic and social inequality.
Experience working with diverse coalitions and a breadth of existing relationships in the climate and energy policy space.
Experience in seeking funding or grant writing is a plus, but not required.
Capitol Hill or executive branch experience is a plus, but not required.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals, including the progressive values of environmental justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. This position has a starting salary of $90,000. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Health Systems Division of OHA has a wonderful job opportunity for you if you have three years of analytical experience or bachelor’s degree supporting such experience! If you have a desire to analyze and develop/improve new and existing policies, standards and procedures for the betterment of the Medicaid programs serving Oregonians, we want you to apply today!
What you will do! You will oversee quarterly and annual reconciliation activities!
You will process data files to support payments to APCM clinics!
You will troubleshoot claims to ensure proper application of federal and state regulations!
You will plan and conduct analytical research studies; prepare written summaries and conclusions of research on operational issues!
You will evaluate and analyze state and federal regulations and statute; develop and recommend administrative rules, policies and procedures that supplement agency operations or administrative processes!
What's in it for you?
Full-time employment in the heart of Salem, Oregon
A position where your input and contributions impact the citizens of Oregon
8 hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month
Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
Pension and retirement programs
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills utilized for policy analysis;
OR any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements utilized for policy analysis.
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
Experience developing and making recommendations of complex health care policies.
Experience determining what specific services are appropriate within the scope of coverage and payment levels.
Experience recommending limits and standards for covered medical services and most appropriate delivery settings.
Experience recommending and putting in place utilization control procedures for assigned programs.
Experience recommending improvements to Medicaid medical services programs and streamlining reimbursement.
Experience representing the organization by providing policy interpretation for processes and rules for contested case hearings, stakeholder groups, claims denials, provider enrollment unit, organizational management and legislators.
The decisions in this position require a high degree of complicated conceptual and analytical thinking, and knowledge of medical procedures, programs, practices, standards and budgets. These decisions significantly influence the extent to which expenditures for the affected program assure access to quality medical care and stay within the budget mandates.
Apr 02, 2021
Full time
Health Systems Division of OHA has a wonderful job opportunity for you if you have three years of analytical experience or bachelor’s degree supporting such experience! If you have a desire to analyze and develop/improve new and existing policies, standards and procedures for the betterment of the Medicaid programs serving Oregonians, we want you to apply today!
What you will do! You will oversee quarterly and annual reconciliation activities!
You will process data files to support payments to APCM clinics!
You will troubleshoot claims to ensure proper application of federal and state regulations!
You will plan and conduct analytical research studies; prepare written summaries and conclusions of research on operational issues!
You will evaluate and analyze state and federal regulations and statute; develop and recommend administrative rules, policies and procedures that supplement agency operations or administrative processes!
What's in it for you?
Full-time employment in the heart of Salem, Oregon
A position where your input and contributions impact the citizens of Oregon
8 hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month
Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
Pension and retirement programs
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills utilized for policy analysis;
OR any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements utilized for policy analysis.
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
Experience developing and making recommendations of complex health care policies.
Experience determining what specific services are appropriate within the scope of coverage and payment levels.
Experience recommending limits and standards for covered medical services and most appropriate delivery settings.
Experience recommending and putting in place utilization control procedures for assigned programs.
Experience recommending improvements to Medicaid medical services programs and streamlining reimbursement.
Experience representing the organization by providing policy interpretation for processes and rules for contested case hearings, stakeholder groups, claims denials, provider enrollment unit, organizational management and legislators.
The decisions in this position require a high degree of complicated conceptual and analytical thinking, and knowledge of medical procedures, programs, practices, standards and budgets. These decisions significantly influence the extent to which expenditures for the affected program assure access to quality medical care and stay within the budget mandates.
Nuclear Information and Resource Service is a national organization working for a nuclear-free, carbon-free world. We have been the national hub for grassroots activists opposing nuclear power and radioactive waste, and fighting for sustainable energy, since 1978. We are leading campaigns to phase out nuclear power; advance climate justice, energy democracy, and the transformation to 100% renewable energy; fight for environmental justice throughout the nuclear fuel chain; and protect the health of people, the environment, and future generations from exposure to radiation. NIRS works with a broad range of environmental, social justice, climate action, and good government organizations, and brings the voices of local and grassroots activists into the national debate.
We are seeking a Digital Campaigns Specialist to lead our online campaigns and digital communications strategies. We are looking for someone to drive online organizing and activism across various campaigns and platforms; manage our website, communications, and social media platforms; assist with online fundraising; and expand our base of activists and supporters.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer, campaigner, and tactician with a record of success using online tools to tell the story of a campaign and mobilize people to take action. She/He/They will have the opportunity to help develop and implement communications strategies for a national organization on the leading edge of the environmental, climate, and energy democracy movements. A strong commitment to environmental and social justice is a must, as are creative problem-solving and a balance of collaborative work style and self-supervision.
NIRS seeks to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion both in our organization and our mission-driven work. We are an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from women, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, differently-abled people, and other members of underrepresented groups who will contribute to the diversity of our staff.
The position is full-time, with employer-paid health care and other benefits.
Responsibilities:
Digital Communications & Management: Work with the Executive Director to develop and execute NIRS's communications strategy, including campaign, organizational, and fundraising goals. Draft and coordinate the scheduling of messages and action alerts to our email list.
Manage our social media platforms, including establishing NIRS’s presence on Instagram and/or other channels.
Coordinate with other staff to advance digital strategies in our campaigns, and support staff in using online advocacy tools.
Manage online supporter database and advocacy platform, including occasionally technical aspects requiring basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and other web standards.
Expand Online Fundraising: Identify and maximize online fundraising opportunities and support crowdfunding and other campaigns to expand our online donor base.
Develop Publication Platforms: Administer NIRS’s website, blog, and social media channels. NIRS co-publishes an international news bulletin, the Nuclear Monitor, with our international affiliate, the World Information Service on Energy. The Digital Campaigns Specialist will have the opportunity to contribute to and promote the Monitor.
Events: Participate in planning and executing other NIRS events and activities, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Requirements:
Exceptional writing skills for a variety of channels and audiences.
At least 2 years of experience planning and executing online campaign tactics using a digital toolset (email, social media, advertising, blogs, etc.).
Familiarity with the metrics of online organizing and ability to analyze data and extract conclusions.
Ability to plan and implement multiple, complex projects and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Commitment to racial, gender, social, environmental, LGBTQIA+, and economic justice and appreciation of how issues intersect.
Preferred (but not required) skills:
HTML, CSS, web development, WordPress theme development.
Design software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and others.
Photography and video production.
Fluency in Spanish.
Compensation: Salary range is $53,000-58,000. Competitive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid health care insurance, employer contribution to health savings account, life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, family and medical leave, and professional development.
Position Requirements: This is a full-time position. Some evening/weekend hours and travel are required.
Availability: We seek to have the successful candidate start by May 1, 2021.
To Apply: Submit resume, cover letter, references, and two writing samples (1-4 pages each) in Microsoft Word or PDF format to nirs@nirs.org.
Mar 26, 2021
Full time
Nuclear Information and Resource Service is a national organization working for a nuclear-free, carbon-free world. We have been the national hub for grassroots activists opposing nuclear power and radioactive waste, and fighting for sustainable energy, since 1978. We are leading campaigns to phase out nuclear power; advance climate justice, energy democracy, and the transformation to 100% renewable energy; fight for environmental justice throughout the nuclear fuel chain; and protect the health of people, the environment, and future generations from exposure to radiation. NIRS works with a broad range of environmental, social justice, climate action, and good government organizations, and brings the voices of local and grassroots activists into the national debate.
We are seeking a Digital Campaigns Specialist to lead our online campaigns and digital communications strategies. We are looking for someone to drive online organizing and activism across various campaigns and platforms; manage our website, communications, and social media platforms; assist with online fundraising; and expand our base of activists and supporters.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer, campaigner, and tactician with a record of success using online tools to tell the story of a campaign and mobilize people to take action. She/He/They will have the opportunity to help develop and implement communications strategies for a national organization on the leading edge of the environmental, climate, and energy democracy movements. A strong commitment to environmental and social justice is a must, as are creative problem-solving and a balance of collaborative work style and self-supervision.
NIRS seeks to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion both in our organization and our mission-driven work. We are an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from women, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, differently-abled people, and other members of underrepresented groups who will contribute to the diversity of our staff.
The position is full-time, with employer-paid health care and other benefits.
Responsibilities:
Digital Communications & Management: Work with the Executive Director to develop and execute NIRS's communications strategy, including campaign, organizational, and fundraising goals. Draft and coordinate the scheduling of messages and action alerts to our email list.
Manage our social media platforms, including establishing NIRS’s presence on Instagram and/or other channels.
Coordinate with other staff to advance digital strategies in our campaigns, and support staff in using online advocacy tools.
Manage online supporter database and advocacy platform, including occasionally technical aspects requiring basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and other web standards.
Expand Online Fundraising: Identify and maximize online fundraising opportunities and support crowdfunding and other campaigns to expand our online donor base.
Develop Publication Platforms: Administer NIRS’s website, blog, and social media channels. NIRS co-publishes an international news bulletin, the Nuclear Monitor, with our international affiliate, the World Information Service on Energy. The Digital Campaigns Specialist will have the opportunity to contribute to and promote the Monitor.
Events: Participate in planning and executing other NIRS events and activities, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Requirements:
Exceptional writing skills for a variety of channels and audiences.
At least 2 years of experience planning and executing online campaign tactics using a digital toolset (email, social media, advertising, blogs, etc.).
Familiarity with the metrics of online organizing and ability to analyze data and extract conclusions.
Ability to plan and implement multiple, complex projects and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Commitment to racial, gender, social, environmental, LGBTQIA+, and economic justice and appreciation of how issues intersect.
Preferred (but not required) skills:
HTML, CSS, web development, WordPress theme development.
Design software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and others.
Photography and video production.
Fluency in Spanish.
Compensation: Salary range is $53,000-58,000. Competitive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid health care insurance, employer contribution to health savings account, life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, family and medical leave, and professional development.
Position Requirements: This is a full-time position. Some evening/weekend hours and travel are required.
Availability: We seek to have the successful candidate start by May 1, 2021.
To Apply: Submit resume, cover letter, references, and two writing samples (1-4 pages each) in Microsoft Word or PDF format to nirs@nirs.org.
Director, Financial Regulatory and Corporate Governance Policy
Reports to: Vice President, Economic Policy
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Economic Policy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Director of Financial Regulatory and Corporate Governance Policy. We are looking for someone who is widely experienced in the area and is familiar with existing federal regulatory and supervisory approaches. This individual should be knowledgeable of market practices, financial market structure, successful practices in banking regulation, capital markets and corporate governance, antitrust, and the policies of other advanced economies and multilateral institutions. They will have a demonstrated ability to develop and advocate for progressive ideas that support investor protection, market integrity, financial market stability, capital formation, and the overall competitiveness and inclusiveness of our economy.
Responsibilities:
Direct the workstream on financial markets regulation and corporate governance, including financial market regulation, banking supervision, corporate governance, and antitrust, as well as the relationship of those areas with environmental, social, governance, and labor issues.
Conduct original research and analysis of financial regulatory and supervisory policy, corporate governance, and the incorporation of climate risks into these policies.
Research legislative and administrative financial regulatory, supervisory, and corporate governance policy.
Develop, implement, and manage the production and distribution of policy portfolios and products.
Lead the coordination and planning of meetings and events.
Maintain expertise in assigned areas of responsibility.
Manage and supervise staff as needed, either directly or on tasks and projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Advanced degree in economic policy-related field or JD is preferred.
At least eight years of professional experience related to financial markets and regulation or corporate governance is preferred for the position.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Strong writing and research skills.
Ability to work well on a team and to convene stakeholders with different interests.
Flexibility as a teammate, particularly in connecting elements of financial regulation to other policy issues and in working toward broader economic policy goals.
Effective project management skills and the ability to manage and mentor staff.
A commitment to equity in policymaking.
Comfort working under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to multitask.
Proven ability to manage consultative process.
Nonprofit experience—with both 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations—and think tank experience are a plus.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position has a starting salary of $90,000.
Mar 19, 2021
Full time
Director, Financial Regulatory and Corporate Governance Policy
Reports to: Vice President, Economic Policy
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Economic Policy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Director of Financial Regulatory and Corporate Governance Policy. We are looking for someone who is widely experienced in the area and is familiar with existing federal regulatory and supervisory approaches. This individual should be knowledgeable of market practices, financial market structure, successful practices in banking regulation, capital markets and corporate governance, antitrust, and the policies of other advanced economies and multilateral institutions. They will have a demonstrated ability to develop and advocate for progressive ideas that support investor protection, market integrity, financial market stability, capital formation, and the overall competitiveness and inclusiveness of our economy.
Responsibilities:
Direct the workstream on financial markets regulation and corporate governance, including financial market regulation, banking supervision, corporate governance, and antitrust, as well as the relationship of those areas with environmental, social, governance, and labor issues.
Conduct original research and analysis of financial regulatory and supervisory policy, corporate governance, and the incorporation of climate risks into these policies.
Research legislative and administrative financial regulatory, supervisory, and corporate governance policy.
Develop, implement, and manage the production and distribution of policy portfolios and products.
Lead the coordination and planning of meetings and events.
Maintain expertise in assigned areas of responsibility.
Manage and supervise staff as needed, either directly or on tasks and projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Advanced degree in economic policy-related field or JD is preferred.
At least eight years of professional experience related to financial markets and regulation or corporate governance is preferred for the position.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Strong writing and research skills.
Ability to work well on a team and to convene stakeholders with different interests.
Flexibility as a teammate, particularly in connecting elements of financial regulation to other policy issues and in working toward broader economic policy goals.
Effective project management skills and the ability to manage and mentor staff.
A commitment to equity in policymaking.
Comfort working under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to multitask.
Proven ability to manage consultative process.
Nonprofit experience—with both 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations—and think tank experience are a plus.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position has a starting salary of $90,000.
Director of Partnerships, Action Fund
Reports to: Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Action Fund
Staff reporting to this position: A growing team of community managers and partnerships associates
Department: CAP Action War Room
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
With Americans facing an increasing onslaught of news and media content, it has never been more important to amplify progressive policies and build up the necessary communications infrastructure to break through the noise and reach key audiences—and CAP Action is committed to leading the way.
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Director of Partnerships to join the CAP Action War Room’s amplification and distribution efforts to build the case for progressive policies and values. With Americans facing a greater onslaught of news and media content than ever before, it has never been more important to build hyper-targeted strategies to break through the clutter and reach key audiences.
A strong candidate for this role will work as part of a team that builds relationships across the progressive media landscape—both political and otherwise—in order to promote messaging and content and ultimately improve the performance of progressives online and help to close the engagement gap on progressive content. They will have a keen understanding of how content gets disseminated across digital platforms and a familiarity with progressive influencers and accounts. The Director of Partnership’s responsibilities include developing the strategy for and managing a team that builds partner relationships and identifies and pursues opportunities on new platforms.
This is a full-time position funded through March 2022.
Responsibilities:
In partnership with the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, develop a strategic plan to identify, track, cultivate, and strengthen CAP Action’s external relationships.
Identify opportunities for collaboration and/or engagement for CAP Action and its partners, including pitching content for promotion on social media, video collaborations, messaging strategy, and more.
Manage team members at the manager and associate levels.
Oversee and manage day-to-day execution of CAP Action’s digital coordination efforts, including email updates, Twitter direct message groups, and Slack conversations.
Work closely with the Digital Strategy, Communications, and Story Bank teams to ensure that content is tailored to the platforms and audiences that CAP Action is trying to reach.
Monitor online trends in order to identify opportunities for CAP Action or partner engagement.
Working with the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, develop clear goals and track and report out on metrics and progress.
Stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices for digital content distribution.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
At least eight years of professional experience in social media, audience development, and/or digital content creation.
Previously demonstrated team leadership skills and a high level of competency in a supervisory/management role.
Strong relationships within the progressive movement are a plus.
Expert networking skills.
Proactive and a self-starter.
Political experience on a campaign or with an advocacy group or nonprofit is a plus.
Solid understanding of progressive values and policies and how they intersect with the news.
Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple projects for different stakeholders, often in rapid-response or high-pressure situations.
Familiarity with Facebook Insights, Twitter analytics, and other social listening tools.
Creative and committed to innovation and experimentation.
Open to developing new skills as needed.
A positive team player with a passion for progressive change.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefits packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position has a starting salary of $90,000.
Mar 19, 2021
Full time
Director of Partnerships, Action Fund
Reports to: Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Action Fund
Staff reporting to this position: A growing team of community managers and partnerships associates
Department: CAP Action War Room
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
With Americans facing an increasing onslaught of news and media content, it has never been more important to amplify progressive policies and build up the necessary communications infrastructure to break through the noise and reach key audiences—and CAP Action is committed to leading the way.
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Director of Partnerships to join the CAP Action War Room’s amplification and distribution efforts to build the case for progressive policies and values. With Americans facing a greater onslaught of news and media content than ever before, it has never been more important to build hyper-targeted strategies to break through the clutter and reach key audiences.
A strong candidate for this role will work as part of a team that builds relationships across the progressive media landscape—both political and otherwise—in order to promote messaging and content and ultimately improve the performance of progressives online and help to close the engagement gap on progressive content. They will have a keen understanding of how content gets disseminated across digital platforms and a familiarity with progressive influencers and accounts. The Director of Partnership’s responsibilities include developing the strategy for and managing a team that builds partner relationships and identifies and pursues opportunities on new platforms.
This is a full-time position funded through March 2022.
Responsibilities:
In partnership with the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, develop a strategic plan to identify, track, cultivate, and strengthen CAP Action’s external relationships.
Identify opportunities for collaboration and/or engagement for CAP Action and its partners, including pitching content for promotion on social media, video collaborations, messaging strategy, and more.
Manage team members at the manager and associate levels.
Oversee and manage day-to-day execution of CAP Action’s digital coordination efforts, including email updates, Twitter direct message groups, and Slack conversations.
Work closely with the Digital Strategy, Communications, and Story Bank teams to ensure that content is tailored to the platforms and audiences that CAP Action is trying to reach.
Monitor online trends in order to identify opportunities for CAP Action or partner engagement.
Working with the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, develop clear goals and track and report out on metrics and progress.
Stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices for digital content distribution.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
At least eight years of professional experience in social media, audience development, and/or digital content creation.
Previously demonstrated team leadership skills and a high level of competency in a supervisory/management role.
Strong relationships within the progressive movement are a plus.
Expert networking skills.
Proactive and a self-starter.
Political experience on a campaign or with an advocacy group or nonprofit is a plus.
Solid understanding of progressive values and policies and how they intersect with the news.
Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple projects for different stakeholders, often in rapid-response or high-pressure situations.
Familiarity with Facebook Insights, Twitter analytics, and other social listening tools.
Creative and committed to innovation and experimentation.
Open to developing new skills as needed.
A positive team player with a passion for progressive change.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefits packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position has a starting salary of $90,000.
Director, International Climate Policy
Reports to: Senior Fellow for International Climate Policy, Energy and Environment
Staff reporting to this position: Policy Analyst, International Climate Policy
Department: Energy and Environment
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
The Director of International Climate Policy will lead the Energy and Environment Policy team’s work to develop and execute a program to drive international ambition and action toward the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement. To meet the goal of global net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the work will focus on achieving ambitious and concrete actions by key large emitting countries in the next 10 years. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of international climate policy, including the strategic use of economic policy such as trade and investment to achieve this goal.
The Director will work with the Senior Fellow for International Climate Policy, International Climate Policy Analyst, other colleagues on the Energy and Environment Policy team, and members of other policy teams including National Security and International Policy and Economic Policy. They will work to identify and develop American Progress’ initiatives, programs, and research opportunities to advocate for an ambitious U.S. posture in international climate diplomacy. A substantial portion of that work will be focused on developing partnerships and programs with foreign counterparts, both in government and in the research and policy advocacy fields.
Responsibilities:
Work with the Senior Fellow for International Climate Policy to conceive and develop American Progress’ international climate outreach program, including but not limited to policy dialogues, public programs, and joint research with international counterpart organizations.
Coordinate with Energy and Environment Policy team leadership and related American Progress policy teams to identify and establish organizational priorities and strategies to achieve ambitious international climate and energy policies.
Develop strategies and tactics to leverage U.S. trade and international investment policy to advance ambitious international climate action.
Conceive, research, write, and edit original reports and issue briefs on international climate policy.
Coordinate the day-to-day management of the International Climate Policy team, including overseeing the Policy Analyst and Research Assistants’ work planning and professional development and conducting editorial and policy-based oversight of written products.
Lead the program’s fundraising and grant reporting efforts and oversee the international climate policy subteam’s budget and general administration.
Continue efforts to expand and broaden the international climate policy community to include a diverse and inclusive group of stakeholders working on the issue.
Represent American Progress in coalitions of other organizations focused on international climate policy.
Liaise with members of Congress and Capitol Hill staff to understand and support positive policy ideas or stand up to oppose harmful policy changes.
Represent American Progress as a spokesperson in all forms of on-the-record media as necessary to promote the team’s policy agenda.
Plan and implement public and private events, meetings, summits, conferences, and other special events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required; advanced degree is a plus.
At least eight years of experience in international climate or international economic policy or advocacy. Executive branch or congressional experience is a plus.
A proven knowledge base in international climate policy issues is required, and familiarity with climate trade and investment policy is a strong plus.
Exceptional project management experience with very strong attention to detail and the ability to field quick-turnaround deliverables, as well as experience with long-term strategy implementation, reporting, and metric tracking. Experience in seeking funding or grant writing is a plus but not required.
Management and leadership experience, with a strong commitment to supervising and developing staff in a manner supportive of diversity, equity and inclusion in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with diverse coalitions and a breadth of existing relationships in the climate policy space.
Commitment to treating all partners, internal and external, with courtesy and respecting those of different cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrated excellence in research, editing, writing and analytic ability and strong public speaking and communications skills.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals, particularly progressive values including environmental and social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Understand how international environmental issues intersect with racism and economic and social inequality and have a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mar 19, 2021
Full time
Director, International Climate Policy
Reports to: Senior Fellow for International Climate Policy, Energy and Environment
Staff reporting to this position: Policy Analyst, International Climate Policy
Department: Energy and Environment
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
The Director of International Climate Policy will lead the Energy and Environment Policy team’s work to develop and execute a program to drive international ambition and action toward the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement. To meet the goal of global net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the work will focus on achieving ambitious and concrete actions by key large emitting countries in the next 10 years. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of international climate policy, including the strategic use of economic policy such as trade and investment to achieve this goal.
The Director will work with the Senior Fellow for International Climate Policy, International Climate Policy Analyst, other colleagues on the Energy and Environment Policy team, and members of other policy teams including National Security and International Policy and Economic Policy. They will work to identify and develop American Progress’ initiatives, programs, and research opportunities to advocate for an ambitious U.S. posture in international climate diplomacy. A substantial portion of that work will be focused on developing partnerships and programs with foreign counterparts, both in government and in the research and policy advocacy fields.
Responsibilities:
Work with the Senior Fellow for International Climate Policy to conceive and develop American Progress’ international climate outreach program, including but not limited to policy dialogues, public programs, and joint research with international counterpart organizations.
Coordinate with Energy and Environment Policy team leadership and related American Progress policy teams to identify and establish organizational priorities and strategies to achieve ambitious international climate and energy policies.
Develop strategies and tactics to leverage U.S. trade and international investment policy to advance ambitious international climate action.
Conceive, research, write, and edit original reports and issue briefs on international climate policy.
Coordinate the day-to-day management of the International Climate Policy team, including overseeing the Policy Analyst and Research Assistants’ work planning and professional development and conducting editorial and policy-based oversight of written products.
Lead the program’s fundraising and grant reporting efforts and oversee the international climate policy subteam’s budget and general administration.
Continue efforts to expand and broaden the international climate policy community to include a diverse and inclusive group of stakeholders working on the issue.
Represent American Progress in coalitions of other organizations focused on international climate policy.
Liaise with members of Congress and Capitol Hill staff to understand and support positive policy ideas or stand up to oppose harmful policy changes.
Represent American Progress as a spokesperson in all forms of on-the-record media as necessary to promote the team’s policy agenda.
Plan and implement public and private events, meetings, summits, conferences, and other special events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required; advanced degree is a plus.
At least eight years of experience in international climate or international economic policy or advocacy. Executive branch or congressional experience is a plus.
A proven knowledge base in international climate policy issues is required, and familiarity with climate trade and investment policy is a strong plus.
Exceptional project management experience with very strong attention to detail and the ability to field quick-turnaround deliverables, as well as experience with long-term strategy implementation, reporting, and metric tracking. Experience in seeking funding or grant writing is a plus but not required.
Management and leadership experience, with a strong commitment to supervising and developing staff in a manner supportive of diversity, equity and inclusion in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with diverse coalitions and a breadth of existing relationships in the climate policy space.
Commitment to treating all partners, internal and external, with courtesy and respecting those of different cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrated excellence in research, editing, writing and analytic ability and strong public speaking and communications skills.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals, particularly progressive values including environmental and social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Understand how international environmental issues intersect with racism and economic and social inequality and have a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Associate Director/Director of Government Affairs
Reports to: Vice President, Government Affairs
Staff reporting to this position: Government Affairs staff
Department: External Affairs
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress is seeking an Associate Director or Director of Government Affairs within the External Affairs department. The External Affairs department works to promote progressive policies and ideas among members of Congress; state, local, and regional organizations and elected officials; and advocacy organizations and think tanks. Precise areas of policy responsibility are not yet determined but could include some of the following: education, national security, energy and environment, democracy and government, early childhood, and youth engagement.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Government Affairs team to initiate, manage, and/or coordinate outreach to federal policymakers in the U.S. Congress and officials in the executive branch.
Promote American Progress’ legislative policy priorities and work product by developing effective and innovative dissemination strategies to administration officials, members of Congress, and staff.
Ensure that the administration, Capitol Hill staff, and non-Capitol Hill staff view American Progress as a resource when they consider the development of legislative language on issues on which American Progress has expertise.
Actively identify and pursue opportunities to promote American Progress’ President and CEO and policy staff as expert witnesses for congressional hearings and meetings.
Work with relevant American Progress teams to produce, promote, and develop legislative and communication outreach strategies, often playing a project manager role.
Keep American Progress staff updated on news and events related to Congress and the executive branch, and respond to requests for information from staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Master’s degree is a plus.
At least seven years of government affairs experience for the Associate Director and at least eight years of experience for the Director.
Ability to work with numerous teams simultaneously and prioritize a large number of tasks.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Interest and experience in a substantive policy area.
Familiarity with the executive and legislative branches of government.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team, and to be innovative and creative.
Proven ability to combine policy recommendations with appropriate communications and political dimensions.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mar 19, 2021
Full time
Associate Director/Director of Government Affairs
Reports to: Vice President, Government Affairs
Staff reporting to this position: Government Affairs staff
Department: External Affairs
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress is seeking an Associate Director or Director of Government Affairs within the External Affairs department. The External Affairs department works to promote progressive policies and ideas among members of Congress; state, local, and regional organizations and elected officials; and advocacy organizations and think tanks. Precise areas of policy responsibility are not yet determined but could include some of the following: education, national security, energy and environment, democracy and government, early childhood, and youth engagement.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Government Affairs team to initiate, manage, and/or coordinate outreach to federal policymakers in the U.S. Congress and officials in the executive branch.
Promote American Progress’ legislative policy priorities and work product by developing effective and innovative dissemination strategies to administration officials, members of Congress, and staff.
Ensure that the administration, Capitol Hill staff, and non-Capitol Hill staff view American Progress as a resource when they consider the development of legislative language on issues on which American Progress has expertise.
Actively identify and pursue opportunities to promote American Progress’ President and CEO and policy staff as expert witnesses for congressional hearings and meetings.
Work with relevant American Progress teams to produce, promote, and develop legislative and communication outreach strategies, often playing a project manager role.
Keep American Progress staff updated on news and events related to Congress and the executive branch, and respond to requests for information from staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Master’s degree is a plus.
At least seven years of government affairs experience for the Associate Director and at least eight years of experience for the Director.
Ability to work with numerous teams simultaneously and prioritize a large number of tasks.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Interest and experience in a substantive policy area.
Familiarity with the executive and legislative branches of government.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team, and to be innovative and creative.
Proven ability to combine policy recommendations with appropriate communications and political dimensions.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Chicago Public Education Fund (The Fund) is a nonprofit that supports public schools by investing in the talented educators who lead them. We partner with Chicago Public Schools, the City of Chicago, the local philanthropic community, and school leaders to build and sustain a culture of strong leadership. Now celebrating our twentieth year of service, our programs, policy work, and data infrastructure have made a measurable, positive impact in schools and improved outcomes for students.
Current Opportunities at The Fund
ASSOCIATE, DATA & POLICY
We are currently seeking an associate to review and analyze program performance and develop strategies to retain principals across Chicago’s public schools. These entrepreneurial individuals will collaborate with a small, cross-functional team to execute best-in-class programs and initiatives that engage more than 300 principals annually and contribute to The Fund’s top line goal of improving school quality through principal leadership.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate will report to the Director of Data & Policy and will be responsible for working with the Data & Policy Team to manage against a strategic plan to support and sustain efforts to ensure there are high-quality school leaders in all of Chicago’s public schools.
The ideal candidate will have:
An entrepreneurial attitude, a strong work ethic, and a detail-oriented approach;
Strong quantitative skills, including experience with data analysis, interpretation, and presentation;
Exceptional written and oral communication skills across a diverse set of audiences;
Reasoned judgment and positive energy, including in high-stress situations;
A track record of leadership (in professional or personal contexts); and
A commitment to public education, and an interest in education policy.
Responsibilities for the Associate include , but are not limited to:
Research and Reporting
Create reports, memos, presentations, and materials to share The Fund’s perspective on issues that impact principals in Chicago as well as sustainable approaches for principal quality in Chicago, both internally and externally;
Conduct analyses to identify trends, issues, and themes that inform The Fund’s strategic priorities, and support the interpretation and communication of research findings to a wide range of Fund stakeholders;
Support The Fund’s grant writing process by providing data and other relevant updates and information
Support Fund publications and other work by providing copy-editing, fact-checking, and data quality reviews, as needed.
Data Analysis and Management
Support the development of surveys, dashboards, and other tools that will be used to collect and communicate data with a variety of stakeholders across The Fund’s work;
Execute ongoing data collection strategies and support The Fund’s analytic work, including updating and maintaining databases, cleaning and processing data, and performing analyses using a variety of techniques and approaches.
Conduct regular analysis and support The Fund’s continuous improvement efforts by analyzing the impact of programming on a variety of school outcomes.
Policy Expertise and Strategy
Conduct research and analysis regarding key policies and conditions that impact principal quality;
Talk with principals, in individual conversations and focus group settings, to better understand the ways policies impact a school.
Support senior leadership, as needed, in developing recommendations that influence The Fund’s programming and investment strategies.
General Responsibilities
Serve on two key teams:
As a member of a Data & Policy team that provides leadership in overall operational and programmatic execution of key Fund priorities.
As the member of a horizontal team that drives The Fund’s specific strategy around supporting or retaining principals in their roles.
Collaborate with team members to support The Fund’s data management strategy on principal quality through on-going data collection, analysis, and reporting activities;
Add value to organizational activities such as strategic planning, document production, recruiting, and other duties as assigned;
Cultivate and manage external partner and/or grantee relationships as needed;
Represent The Fund at external events and exhibit The Fund’s core values of collaboration, equity, excellence, innovation, integrity, and leadership.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
The Fund is seeking a highly-motivated, entrepreneurial professional with at least two (2) years of experience. Successful candidates will have:
Prior Experience:
Prior experience with data management and analytics strongly preferred, especially experience in presenting results of analyses to a wide array of audiences
Prior experience working in education research and/or policy strongly preferred
Project planning experience with a strong track record of executing on and achieving results preferred
Experience working in public education in Chicago preferred, not required
Skills and abilities:
Expert in Microsoft Office – particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Strong verbal and written presentation and communication skills, particularly with diverse audiences
Strong written and oral communication skills across a diverse set of audiences, especially the ability to use data to help drive key messaging
Ability to develop and cultivate relationships and networks to achieve results
Ability to manage self and workload effectively, be flexible and adaptive, and follow through on execution
Ability to think through, manage and communicate many details, often on tight timelines
Ability to proactively and openly communicate with senior management to support project stability and professional success
Compensation
The salary band for an associate at The Fund ranges from $55,000-$65,000, dependent upon experience. The Fund offers a robust benefits package.
APPLICATION
Please visit https://thefundchicago.org/who-we-are/careers/ and follow the links to navigate to the "Manager, Program & Investments" job description. Once there, use the "Apply" button to submit your application: resume , cover letter, and two writing samples . For the writing submissions, we would like to see a) an example of substantive professional communication (e.g. a detailed email sent to external partners) and b) an example of an extended memo or other long-form written communication (newsletter, report, etc.).
Questions regarding the job application can be sent to Careers@thefundchicago.org . We regret that we will not be able to respond to phone inquiries about this position.
The Fund employs and values a diverse work environment. We are also an equal opportunity employer. The Fund evaluates applicants for employment based on qualifications, merit, and work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Mar 18, 2021
Full time
The Chicago Public Education Fund (The Fund) is a nonprofit that supports public schools by investing in the talented educators who lead them. We partner with Chicago Public Schools, the City of Chicago, the local philanthropic community, and school leaders to build and sustain a culture of strong leadership. Now celebrating our twentieth year of service, our programs, policy work, and data infrastructure have made a measurable, positive impact in schools and improved outcomes for students.
Current Opportunities at The Fund
ASSOCIATE, DATA & POLICY
We are currently seeking an associate to review and analyze program performance and develop strategies to retain principals across Chicago’s public schools. These entrepreneurial individuals will collaborate with a small, cross-functional team to execute best-in-class programs and initiatives that engage more than 300 principals annually and contribute to The Fund’s top line goal of improving school quality through principal leadership.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate will report to the Director of Data & Policy and will be responsible for working with the Data & Policy Team to manage against a strategic plan to support and sustain efforts to ensure there are high-quality school leaders in all of Chicago’s public schools.
The ideal candidate will have:
An entrepreneurial attitude, a strong work ethic, and a detail-oriented approach;
Strong quantitative skills, including experience with data analysis, interpretation, and presentation;
Exceptional written and oral communication skills across a diverse set of audiences;
Reasoned judgment and positive energy, including in high-stress situations;
A track record of leadership (in professional or personal contexts); and
A commitment to public education, and an interest in education policy.
Responsibilities for the Associate include , but are not limited to:
Research and Reporting
Create reports, memos, presentations, and materials to share The Fund’s perspective on issues that impact principals in Chicago as well as sustainable approaches for principal quality in Chicago, both internally and externally;
Conduct analyses to identify trends, issues, and themes that inform The Fund’s strategic priorities, and support the interpretation and communication of research findings to a wide range of Fund stakeholders;
Support The Fund’s grant writing process by providing data and other relevant updates and information
Support Fund publications and other work by providing copy-editing, fact-checking, and data quality reviews, as needed.
Data Analysis and Management
Support the development of surveys, dashboards, and other tools that will be used to collect and communicate data with a variety of stakeholders across The Fund’s work;
Execute ongoing data collection strategies and support The Fund’s analytic work, including updating and maintaining databases, cleaning and processing data, and performing analyses using a variety of techniques and approaches.
Conduct regular analysis and support The Fund’s continuous improvement efforts by analyzing the impact of programming on a variety of school outcomes.
Policy Expertise and Strategy
Conduct research and analysis regarding key policies and conditions that impact principal quality;
Talk with principals, in individual conversations and focus group settings, to better understand the ways policies impact a school.
Support senior leadership, as needed, in developing recommendations that influence The Fund’s programming and investment strategies.
General Responsibilities
Serve on two key teams:
As a member of a Data & Policy team that provides leadership in overall operational and programmatic execution of key Fund priorities.
As the member of a horizontal team that drives The Fund’s specific strategy around supporting or retaining principals in their roles.
Collaborate with team members to support The Fund’s data management strategy on principal quality through on-going data collection, analysis, and reporting activities;
Add value to organizational activities such as strategic planning, document production, recruiting, and other duties as assigned;
Cultivate and manage external partner and/or grantee relationships as needed;
Represent The Fund at external events and exhibit The Fund’s core values of collaboration, equity, excellence, innovation, integrity, and leadership.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
The Fund is seeking a highly-motivated, entrepreneurial professional with at least two (2) years of experience. Successful candidates will have:
Prior Experience:
Prior experience with data management and analytics strongly preferred, especially experience in presenting results of analyses to a wide array of audiences
Prior experience working in education research and/or policy strongly preferred
Project planning experience with a strong track record of executing on and achieving results preferred
Experience working in public education in Chicago preferred, not required
Skills and abilities:
Expert in Microsoft Office – particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Strong verbal and written presentation and communication skills, particularly with diverse audiences
Strong written and oral communication skills across a diverse set of audiences, especially the ability to use data to help drive key messaging
Ability to develop and cultivate relationships and networks to achieve results
Ability to manage self and workload effectively, be flexible and adaptive, and follow through on execution
Ability to think through, manage and communicate many details, often on tight timelines
Ability to proactively and openly communicate with senior management to support project stability and professional success
Compensation
The salary band for an associate at The Fund ranges from $55,000-$65,000, dependent upon experience. The Fund offers a robust benefits package.
APPLICATION
Please visit https://thefundchicago.org/who-we-are/careers/ and follow the links to navigate to the "Manager, Program & Investments" job description. Once there, use the "Apply" button to submit your application: resume , cover letter, and two writing samples . For the writing submissions, we would like to see a) an example of substantive professional communication (e.g. a detailed email sent to external partners) and b) an example of an extended memo or other long-form written communication (newsletter, report, etc.).
Questions regarding the job application can be sent to Careers@thefundchicago.org . We regret that we will not be able to respond to phone inquiries about this position.
The Fund employs and values a diverse work environment. We are also an equal opportunity employer. The Fund evaluates applicants for employment based on qualifications, merit, and work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reports to: President and CEO, CAP Action
Staff reporting to this position: Senior Director of Story Bank; Campaign Director
Department: CAP Action War Room
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress is seeking a Vice President for Advocacy and Campaigns to lead the organization’s issue and electoral campaign activity. There is a unique opportunity to make significant gains in creating a more just and equitable country, anchored in an economy that works for all. American Progress will be one of the few progressive organizations with the capacity to engage in a broad range of policy and advocacy efforts over the next few years, and this is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader and campaigner to engage with the breadth of the progressive movement.
American Progress works to address the country’s most pressing challenges, including ending the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening the public health system, building an economy for all, securing a sustainable climate, advancing racial equity and justice, and restoring social trust and strengthening democracy.
The Vice President for Advocacy and Campaigns would work across teams within American Progress to develop multifaceted campaign plans that leverage the organization’s unique assets, including story banking, digital content and distribution, research, and traditional communications capacity. The Vice President will also ensure that American Progress is partnering closely with a range of progressive groups—at both the state and national level—to ensure that its advocacy efforts are aligned and well-integrated with American Progress’ allies.
The Vice President for Advocacy and Campaigns will lead CAP Action’s electoral outreach, including engaging closely with candidates and party committees to help deepen their commitment to progressive policies.
Strong candidates for this role will have a sharp understanding of the political landscape, a keen ability to identify strategic opportunities, and a proven recording of execution.
Responsibilities :
Provide day-to-day management of the Campaigns team to develop clear plans and support the team in executing them effectively.
Support the development and execution of advocacy campaigns promoting progressive narratives, policies, and accountability campaigns.
Coordinate closely with the President of CAP Action and the Executive Vice President for External Affairs in representing American Progress within progressive advocacy coalitions to both help inform the organization’s own work and to build stronger progressive alliances.
Maintain strong relationships across the institution, including with the CAP Action War Room, Government Affairs, the Executive, and Policy teams.
Engage political candidates and elected officials in strategic messaging and advocacy activities.
Promote team priorities and work products both inside and outside the organization.
Play a leading role in fundraising to grow American Progress’ advocacy capacity, including expanding story bank capacity.
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
At least 12 years of professional experience in campaigns, ideally with significant experience on issue campaigns.
Creative, strategic, and a self-starter with an inability to identify opportunities and capitalize on them.
Keen political instincts with an understanding of when leverage exists—and when it doesn’t—and how to build it.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven leadership and managerial skills directing and supporting a diverse team to succeed.
Strong relationships across the progressive movement with a deep commitment to progressive values and policies.
Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple projects for different stakeholders, often in rapid-response or high-pressure situations.
A team player with an ability to do what is needed to achieve organization/team goals.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefits packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position has a starting salary of $140,000, with flexibility.
Mar 11, 2021
Full time
Reports to: President and CEO, CAP Action
Staff reporting to this position: Senior Director of Story Bank; Campaign Director
Department: CAP Action War Room
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress is seeking a Vice President for Advocacy and Campaigns to lead the organization’s issue and electoral campaign activity. There is a unique opportunity to make significant gains in creating a more just and equitable country, anchored in an economy that works for all. American Progress will be one of the few progressive organizations with the capacity to engage in a broad range of policy and advocacy efforts over the next few years, and this is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader and campaigner to engage with the breadth of the progressive movement.
American Progress works to address the country’s most pressing challenges, including ending the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening the public health system, building an economy for all, securing a sustainable climate, advancing racial equity and justice, and restoring social trust and strengthening democracy.
The Vice President for Advocacy and Campaigns would work across teams within American Progress to develop multifaceted campaign plans that leverage the organization’s unique assets, including story banking, digital content and distribution, research, and traditional communications capacity. The Vice President will also ensure that American Progress is partnering closely with a range of progressive groups—at both the state and national level—to ensure that its advocacy efforts are aligned and well-integrated with American Progress’ allies.
The Vice President for Advocacy and Campaigns will lead CAP Action’s electoral outreach, including engaging closely with candidates and party committees to help deepen their commitment to progressive policies.
Strong candidates for this role will have a sharp understanding of the political landscape, a keen ability to identify strategic opportunities, and a proven recording of execution.
Responsibilities :
Provide day-to-day management of the Campaigns team to develop clear plans and support the team in executing them effectively.
Support the development and execution of advocacy campaigns promoting progressive narratives, policies, and accountability campaigns.
Coordinate closely with the President of CAP Action and the Executive Vice President for External Affairs in representing American Progress within progressive advocacy coalitions to both help inform the organization’s own work and to build stronger progressive alliances.
Maintain strong relationships across the institution, including with the CAP Action War Room, Government Affairs, the Executive, and Policy teams.
Engage political candidates and elected officials in strategic messaging and advocacy activities.
Promote team priorities and work products both inside and outside the organization.
Play a leading role in fundraising to grow American Progress’ advocacy capacity, including expanding story bank capacity.
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
At least 12 years of professional experience in campaigns, ideally with significant experience on issue campaigns.
Creative, strategic, and a self-starter with an inability to identify opportunities and capitalize on them.
Keen political instincts with an understanding of when leverage exists—and when it doesn’t—and how to build it.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven leadership and managerial skills directing and supporting a diverse team to succeed.
Strong relationships across the progressive movement with a deep commitment to progressive values and policies.
Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple projects for different stakeholders, often in rapid-response or high-pressure situations.
A team player with an ability to do what is needed to achieve organization/team goals.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefits packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position has a starting salary of $140,000, with flexibility.
OHIO DATA DIRECTOR
Data Full Time Remote
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American’s right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org .
America Votes is committed to developing long-term roadmaps and setting critical goals for states. With an eye on redistricting and the consequences of extreme conservative gerrymanders, these efforts are essential to building progressive power in the states, session-by-session and election-by-election.
COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY
America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated, and updated. Some organizational priorities include:
Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
Expanding the Community Power Builders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the 501(c)(4) space.
America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes’ work on advancing racial equity.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
America Votes Ohio is seeking a well-organized self-starter for a full-time position as Data Director. The Ohio Data Director plays a key role in the advancement of the progressive movement in the state. America Votes Ohio utilizes and offers its partner organizations a range of voter file, data, and targeting services. We seek an individual with a combination of technical and political skills to manage these services and work with state partner groups and stakeholders in the progressive movement. This position reports directly to the Ohio State Director.
LOCATION
This position is based in Columbus, Ohio, with remote work negotiable through the pandemic.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with partner organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support, enhance, and execute programs. This includes assisting partners in employing program implementation best practices as well as converting technical data to actionable issue advocacy and electoral campaign recommendations.
Lead data presentation development. Must be comfortable developing district profiles, landscape memos, slide show presentations, and other documents to communicate data analysis with key stakeholders.
Work with the State Director to lead AV Ohio data analysis and coordination efforts, and provide strategic data-driven recommendations to partners on field and targeting.
Work with AV Ohio staff, partners, vendors, consultants, and others for the acquisition, enhancement, manipulation, and management of voter and member data.
Manage voter file access for AV partner organizations and their consultants. This includes administration and security, training end-users, and providing technical assistance as needed.
Manage and enhance volunteer recruitment database, virtual predictive dialer, web based programs, and text messaging programs.
Work with other AV Ohio staff and partner groups to ensure that political and voter contact programs are maximizing shared voter file, targeting, and other data resources. This includes supporting AV Ohio staff and partner groups to develop campaign plans.
Lead partner and organizational VAN and data trainings.
Strategic planning assistance – support coalition partners through the development of campaign plans (electoral, voting rights, and issue campaigns), providing technical assistance, responding to programmatic requests and participating actively in long-range strategic planning for the Ohio progressive movement.
Work with partner organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support and enhance issue advocacy and voter contact programs. This includes assisting partners in employing best practices and VAN training.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in political or organizing settings. Understanding of how power and privilege can show up in data-- both in access to data and the data itself.
Candidates should have an understanding of common direct voter contact programs and experience using data to inform advocacy and electoral plans.
Strong VAN or other database skills are required.
Must be comfortable using spreadsheets, and should have a working knowledge of: pivot tables, filters, text to columns, and creating simple charts using Excel or a similar tool.
Must be comfortable and able to present data in understandable ways-- including visualizations, historical context, and more.
Candidates must have a willingness and aptitude to seek out and learn new technical skills.
Excellent communication (oral and written, organizational, and time management skills, with attention to detail.
Must be a self-starter willing to work long irregular ‘campaign-style’ hours and to travel as needed, especially during campaign season. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of persistence and resourcefulness in solving technical and data problems.
Ability to travel throughout the state when necessary.
Positive attitude and a sense of humor.
PREFERRED
Standout candidates will have knowledge of and experience with Ohio political landscape and/or independent expenditure campaigns.
Experience preferred with at least one of the following: Mapping tools (QGIS, etc), visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Periscope, etc), SQL (comfortable with SELECT, WHERE, GROUPBY), R, Python, advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX(MATCH)).
Experience conducting small group trainings or developing training materials for end users.
COMPENSATION
The salary for this position will be between $55,000 and $63,000 and depend upon the applicant’s experience. Benefits for this position include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(K) and paid vacation, sick days and parental leave.
TO APPLY
Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form. Interviews will start mid-February and position will remain posted until filled.
If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.
Feb 22, 2021
Full time
OHIO DATA DIRECTOR
Data Full Time Remote
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American’s right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org .
America Votes is committed to developing long-term roadmaps and setting critical goals for states. With an eye on redistricting and the consequences of extreme conservative gerrymanders, these efforts are essential to building progressive power in the states, session-by-session and election-by-election.
COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY
America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated, and updated. Some organizational priorities include:
Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
Expanding the Community Power Builders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the 501(c)(4) space.
America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes’ work on advancing racial equity.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
America Votes Ohio is seeking a well-organized self-starter for a full-time position as Data Director. The Ohio Data Director plays a key role in the advancement of the progressive movement in the state. America Votes Ohio utilizes and offers its partner organizations a range of voter file, data, and targeting services. We seek an individual with a combination of technical and political skills to manage these services and work with state partner groups and stakeholders in the progressive movement. This position reports directly to the Ohio State Director.
LOCATION
This position is based in Columbus, Ohio, with remote work negotiable through the pandemic.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with partner organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support, enhance, and execute programs. This includes assisting partners in employing program implementation best practices as well as converting technical data to actionable issue advocacy and electoral campaign recommendations.
Lead data presentation development. Must be comfortable developing district profiles, landscape memos, slide show presentations, and other documents to communicate data analysis with key stakeholders.
Work with the State Director to lead AV Ohio data analysis and coordination efforts, and provide strategic data-driven recommendations to partners on field and targeting.
Work with AV Ohio staff, partners, vendors, consultants, and others for the acquisition, enhancement, manipulation, and management of voter and member data.
Manage voter file access for AV partner organizations and their consultants. This includes administration and security, training end-users, and providing technical assistance as needed.
Manage and enhance volunteer recruitment database, virtual predictive dialer, web based programs, and text messaging programs.
Work with other AV Ohio staff and partner groups to ensure that political and voter contact programs are maximizing shared voter file, targeting, and other data resources. This includes supporting AV Ohio staff and partner groups to develop campaign plans.
Lead partner and organizational VAN and data trainings.
Strategic planning assistance – support coalition partners through the development of campaign plans (electoral, voting rights, and issue campaigns), providing technical assistance, responding to programmatic requests and participating actively in long-range strategic planning for the Ohio progressive movement.
Work with partner organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support and enhance issue advocacy and voter contact programs. This includes assisting partners in employing best practices and VAN training.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in political or organizing settings. Understanding of how power and privilege can show up in data-- both in access to data and the data itself.
Candidates should have an understanding of common direct voter contact programs and experience using data to inform advocacy and electoral plans.
Strong VAN or other database skills are required.
Must be comfortable using spreadsheets, and should have a working knowledge of: pivot tables, filters, text to columns, and creating simple charts using Excel or a similar tool.
Must be comfortable and able to present data in understandable ways-- including visualizations, historical context, and more.
Candidates must have a willingness and aptitude to seek out and learn new technical skills.
Excellent communication (oral and written, organizational, and time management skills, with attention to detail.
Must be a self-starter willing to work long irregular ‘campaign-style’ hours and to travel as needed, especially during campaign season. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of persistence and resourcefulness in solving technical and data problems.
Ability to travel throughout the state when necessary.
Positive attitude and a sense of humor.
PREFERRED
Standout candidates will have knowledge of and experience with Ohio political landscape and/or independent expenditure campaigns.
Experience preferred with at least one of the following: Mapping tools (QGIS, etc), visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Periscope, etc), SQL (comfortable with SELECT, WHERE, GROUPBY), R, Python, advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX(MATCH)).
Experience conducting small group trainings or developing training materials for end users.
COMPENSATION
The salary for this position will be between $55,000 and $63,000 and depend upon the applicant’s experience. Benefits for this position include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(K) and paid vacation, sick days and parental leave.
TO APPLY
Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form. Interviews will start mid-February and position will remain posted until filled.
If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.
NOAA Satellite & Information Service (NESDIS) International & Interagency Affairs Division (IIAD)
Silver Spring, MD
DUTIES : As an International Relations Specialist, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:
Serve as a focal point for assigned countries, regions and/or organizations in coordination with the Division Director, Deputy Director and team leads to support partnerships to implement National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) goals for effective partnerships. Coordinate cooperative activities, monitor developments in partner policies and programs, monitor agency contributions, and support the development, negotiation and implementation of agreements.
Monitor national and international Earth observation policies, projects and programs, and analyze and advise on changes in policies and/or resources that impact NESDIS partnerships and goals.
Support the organization of international and inter-agency meetings and conferences including supporting NESDIS participation, coordinating across NOAA and with other agencies, preparing briefing materials and presentations, advising on protocol, and ensuring timely preparation of reports. Brief and staff senior leadership for meetings and foreign travel.
Support NESDIS participation in NOAA and U.S. government international and/or intergovernmental science and technology efforts. Coordinate and consult with officials of other agencies and across NOAA to refine objectives, develop strategies, and coordinate negotiating tactics.
Feb 11, 2021
Full time
DUTIES : As an International Relations Specialist, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:
Serve as a focal point for assigned countries, regions and/or organizations in coordination with the Division Director, Deputy Director and team leads to support partnerships to implement National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) goals for effective partnerships. Coordinate cooperative activities, monitor developments in partner policies and programs, monitor agency contributions, and support the development, negotiation and implementation of agreements.
Monitor national and international Earth observation policies, projects and programs, and analyze and advise on changes in policies and/or resources that impact NESDIS partnerships and goals.
Support the organization of international and inter-agency meetings and conferences including supporting NESDIS participation, coordinating across NOAA and with other agencies, preparing briefing materials and presentations, advising on protocol, and ensuring timely preparation of reports. Brief and staff senior leadership for meetings and foreign travel.
Support NESDIS participation in NOAA and U.S. government international and/or intergovernmental science and technology efforts. Coordinate and consult with officials of other agencies and across NOAA to refine objectives, develop strategies, and coordinate negotiating tactics.
Third Way, a center-left think tank in Washington, DC, is looking for an Economic Policy Advisor to focus on minority-and women-owned small business and entrepreneurship. This position is for someone who is passionate about devising and advancing policy solutions that help American workers recover and thrive in a post-COVID era. This person will unpack and analyze economic trends and data, convey this information to an informed audience through written and digital content, and collaborate internally and with external partners to develop and advance policy ideas that help support women- and minority-owned small businesses grow as well as those in left-behind communities.
As the Economic Policy Advisor, a typical day might include…
Authoring high-impact written reports, memos, and op-eds that persuasively explain how we can support entrepreneurs and small business owners, with an emphasis on women- and minority-owned businesses as well as those in left-behind communities;
Analyzing proposed policy ideas and assessing their impact on the United States;
Meeting with a diverse cross-section of external partners including Hill and Administration staff and leaders in industry, nonprofits, and academia;
Conducting in-depth research and analysis to better understand and explain the economy; and
Working with other members of Third Way’s economic, communications, and outreach teams to help plan and execute events and digital collateral.
Feb 03, 2021
Full time
Third Way, a center-left think tank in Washington, DC, is looking for an Economic Policy Advisor to focus on minority-and women-owned small business and entrepreneurship. This position is for someone who is passionate about devising and advancing policy solutions that help American workers recover and thrive in a post-COVID era. This person will unpack and analyze economic trends and data, convey this information to an informed audience through written and digital content, and collaborate internally and with external partners to develop and advance policy ideas that help support women- and minority-owned small businesses grow as well as those in left-behind communities.
As the Economic Policy Advisor, a typical day might include…
Authoring high-impact written reports, memos, and op-eds that persuasively explain how we can support entrepreneurs and small business owners, with an emphasis on women- and minority-owned businesses as well as those in left-behind communities;
Analyzing proposed policy ideas and assessing their impact on the United States;
Meeting with a diverse cross-section of external partners including Hill and Administration staff and leaders in industry, nonprofits, and academia;
Conducting in-depth research and analysis to better understand and explain the economy; and
Working with other members of Third Way’s economic, communications, and outreach teams to help plan and execute events and digital collateral.
WildEarth Guardians
Denver, CO preferred, potentially flexible
Are you a Guardian for wildlife, great and small, across the Western US?
WildEarth Guardians (Guardians) seeks a full-time Endangered Species Policy Advocate (Advocate) for the Wildlife Program to serve as our expert on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as well as on key species who rely upon the ESA’s protections for recovery. The Advocate will use their legal and policy acumen to defend and strengthen the ESA – one of the strongest environmental tools available to stem the extinction crisis and protect habitat critical to imperiled wildlife. The Advocate will also be on the frontlines of the fight for the well-being of iconic western species such as grizzly bears, sage grouse, wolverine, yellow-billed cuckoo, Joshua tree and more. In addition to policy and legislative engagement, the Advocate will invest their skills and creativity in preparing the factual foundation for and supporting lawsuits brought by our team of litigators to defend the ESA and protect persecuted species across the American West.
ABOUT WILDEARTH GUARDIANS
WildEarth Guardians (Guardians) is a west-wide nonprofit environmental advocacy organization headquartered in Santa Fe, NM with staff in Denver, CO, Missoula, MT, Boise, ID, Seattle, WA, Tucson, AZ, Portland, OR, and Sequim, WA. With a 30-year history of bold environmental action, we wage innovative legal, political, and grassroots campaigns to protect and restore wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and community health in the American West.
The Wildlife Program advocates for the intrinsic right of native species to thrive across the West, for biodiversity, for stronger protections for imperiled species and their habitat, and for coexistence between native carnivores and people. We work at the state and federal level to eliminate cruel and indiscriminate killing tools as well as to implement systemic change to ensure that wildlife is protected according to the best available science and respected according to a 21st century ethic of coexistence.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Endangered Species Policy Advocate works closely with the Wildlife Program Director to defend and uphold the ESA and protect key species – and their habitats – across the American West who rely upon the full protections of the ESA for survival. In addition to working on Guardians’ projects, the Advocate will work in coalition to encourage federal policies that benefit species and to ensure sufficient funding for endangered and threatened species protection work. The Advocate will be relied upon as the ESA legal and policy expert and will be expected to contribute to the strategic vision of this Guardians’ “ESA Defense” initiative (in collaboration with the Program Director).
The Advocate may be asked to work with staff in other Guardians’ key programs – Wild Places, Wild Rivers and Climate & Energy – to the extent there are overlapping species/ESA issues within the work of those programs. The Advocate may also work on additional campaigns within the Wildlife Program, including our “End the War on Wildlife” initiative as well as provide support to ESA-related issues within other programs.
The position is supervised by the Wildlife Program Director.
Note: This is not an entry-level position as we are looking for an advocate with strong prior experience with the ESA and species protection. While a law degree is not necessary for this position, a degree – or comparable experience – is strongly preferred due to the responsibility of the advocate to be able to engage in pre-litigation work and issue-spotting in advance of litigation. A science background is a plus and the ability to be able to comprehend complex scientific literature and translate into layman’s terms is necessary.
Principal Responsibilities:
Advance key political and legislative objectives to strengthen the ESA and species who rely on ESA protection;
Work with attorneys and other staff to develop and propose new legal advocacy focused on the Endangered Species Act and species who rely on ESA protection;
Review proposed rules and agency actions related to priority species and the ESA and provide comments on the same;
Draft communications – such as action alert emails, press releases, blog posts, Op/Eds etc. – in support of ESA Defense initiative;
Communicate effectively with stakeholders – including members of Congress and other elected officials – and the public on the importance of ESA in remedying the biodiversity crisis.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of the ESA and related federal environmental laws (NEPA, APA, etc.);
Knowledge of wildlife and issues impacting wildlife across the American West;
Passion for protecting wildlife across the American West;
Strong relational skills, including ability to connect with and build coalitions with diverse stakeholders;
Strong written and oral communication skills;
Analytical, strategic mind and ability to prioritize in a world full of problems, winnow out distractions, recognize and act on opportunities, and anticipate potential future consequences;
Additional preferred skills include, but are not limited to:
3+ years of experience working with the ESA and/or for species protection;
Law degree or deep understanding of relevant laws and how to develop litigation;
Degree in biology, wildlife studies, or a related field (or comparable experience in the same);
Creative, self-starter with proven ability to work independently and collaboratively;
Knowledge of and experience with federal, regional, and state environmental policy;
Comfort using social media platforms;
Excellent organizational skills to support success in a fast-paced environment with a full workload where it is necessary to balance and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
Compensation and Benefits
WildEarth Guardians offers a friendly and flexible, team-based environment with an excellent benefits package. You have flexibility to select benefits based on your personal preferences, your family situation, and/or your financial objectives. Benefits include full health, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% match, paid and un-paid health and family leave, a sabbatical policy, sick leave, three weeks paid vacation to start, and fourteen holidays including your birthday. Salary is negotiable within the identified range based on experience.
TO APPLY
Apply for the position by providing a cover letter, resume, short writing sample and three references through the web portal . Cover letters should communicate the applicant’s heartfelt commitment to protect and restore the wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and health of the American West. Applicants are encouraged to tell us who they are as human beings, and why they care about this work and are interested in this position.
We will begin reviewing applications February 2, 2021 on a rolling basis and will schedule interviews soon thereafter. We will have this position posted until filled but encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible due to our desire to fill this position quickly.
Please respect our blind hiring process, and apply through the web portal rather than contacting Guardians staff directly. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
WildEarth Guardians is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We especially encourage applications from persons of color, women and LGBTQ+ candidates.
Jan 29, 2021
Full time
Are you a Guardian for wildlife, great and small, across the Western US?
WildEarth Guardians (Guardians) seeks a full-time Endangered Species Policy Advocate (Advocate) for the Wildlife Program to serve as our expert on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as well as on key species who rely upon the ESA’s protections for recovery. The Advocate will use their legal and policy acumen to defend and strengthen the ESA – one of the strongest environmental tools available to stem the extinction crisis and protect habitat critical to imperiled wildlife. The Advocate will also be on the frontlines of the fight for the well-being of iconic western species such as grizzly bears, sage grouse, wolverine, yellow-billed cuckoo, Joshua tree and more. In addition to policy and legislative engagement, the Advocate will invest their skills and creativity in preparing the factual foundation for and supporting lawsuits brought by our team of litigators to defend the ESA and protect persecuted species across the American West.
ABOUT WILDEARTH GUARDIANS
WildEarth Guardians (Guardians) is a west-wide nonprofit environmental advocacy organization headquartered in Santa Fe, NM with staff in Denver, CO, Missoula, MT, Boise, ID, Seattle, WA, Tucson, AZ, Portland, OR, and Sequim, WA. With a 30-year history of bold environmental action, we wage innovative legal, political, and grassroots campaigns to protect and restore wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and community health in the American West.
The Wildlife Program advocates for the intrinsic right of native species to thrive across the West, for biodiversity, for stronger protections for imperiled species and their habitat, and for coexistence between native carnivores and people. We work at the state and federal level to eliminate cruel and indiscriminate killing tools as well as to implement systemic change to ensure that wildlife is protected according to the best available science and respected according to a 21st century ethic of coexistence.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Endangered Species Policy Advocate works closely with the Wildlife Program Director to defend and uphold the ESA and protect key species – and their habitats – across the American West who rely upon the full protections of the ESA for survival. In addition to working on Guardians’ projects, the Advocate will work in coalition to encourage federal policies that benefit species and to ensure sufficient funding for endangered and threatened species protection work. The Advocate will be relied upon as the ESA legal and policy expert and will be expected to contribute to the strategic vision of this Guardians’ “ESA Defense” initiative (in collaboration with the Program Director).
The Advocate may be asked to work with staff in other Guardians’ key programs – Wild Places, Wild Rivers and Climate & Energy – to the extent there are overlapping species/ESA issues within the work of those programs. The Advocate may also work on additional campaigns within the Wildlife Program, including our “End the War on Wildlife” initiative as well as provide support to ESA-related issues within other programs.
The position is supervised by the Wildlife Program Director.
Note: This is not an entry-level position as we are looking for an advocate with strong prior experience with the ESA and species protection. While a law degree is not necessary for this position, a degree – or comparable experience – is strongly preferred due to the responsibility of the advocate to be able to engage in pre-litigation work and issue-spotting in advance of litigation. A science background is a plus and the ability to be able to comprehend complex scientific literature and translate into layman’s terms is necessary.
Principal Responsibilities:
Advance key political and legislative objectives to strengthen the ESA and species who rely on ESA protection;
Work with attorneys and other staff to develop and propose new legal advocacy focused on the Endangered Species Act and species who rely on ESA protection;
Review proposed rules and agency actions related to priority species and the ESA and provide comments on the same;
Draft communications – such as action alert emails, press releases, blog posts, Op/Eds etc. – in support of ESA Defense initiative;
Communicate effectively with stakeholders – including members of Congress and other elected officials – and the public on the importance of ESA in remedying the biodiversity crisis.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of the ESA and related federal environmental laws (NEPA, APA, etc.);
Knowledge of wildlife and issues impacting wildlife across the American West;
Passion for protecting wildlife across the American West;
Strong relational skills, including ability to connect with and build coalitions with diverse stakeholders;
Strong written and oral communication skills;
Analytical, strategic mind and ability to prioritize in a world full of problems, winnow out distractions, recognize and act on opportunities, and anticipate potential future consequences;
Additional preferred skills include, but are not limited to:
3+ years of experience working with the ESA and/or for species protection;
Law degree or deep understanding of relevant laws and how to develop litigation;
Degree in biology, wildlife studies, or a related field (or comparable experience in the same);
Creative, self-starter with proven ability to work independently and collaboratively;
Knowledge of and experience with federal, regional, and state environmental policy;
Comfort using social media platforms;
Excellent organizational skills to support success in a fast-paced environment with a full workload where it is necessary to balance and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
Compensation and Benefits
WildEarth Guardians offers a friendly and flexible, team-based environment with an excellent benefits package. You have flexibility to select benefits based on your personal preferences, your family situation, and/or your financial objectives. Benefits include full health, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% match, paid and un-paid health and family leave, a sabbatical policy, sick leave, three weeks paid vacation to start, and fourteen holidays including your birthday. Salary is negotiable within the identified range based on experience.
TO APPLY
Apply for the position by providing a cover letter, resume, short writing sample and three references through the web portal . Cover letters should communicate the applicant’s heartfelt commitment to protect and restore the wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and health of the American West. Applicants are encouraged to tell us who they are as human beings, and why they care about this work and are interested in this position.
We will begin reviewing applications February 2, 2021 on a rolling basis and will schedule interviews soon thereafter. We will have this position posted until filled but encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible due to our desire to fill this position quickly.
Please respect our blind hiring process, and apply through the web portal rather than contacting Guardians staff directly. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
WildEarth Guardians is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We especially encourage applications from persons of color, women and LGBTQ+ candidates.
America Votes
This position is based in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh preferred, with remote work negotiable through the pandemic.
PENNSYLVANIA DATA DIRECTOR
Data Full Time Remote
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American’s right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org .
America Votes is committed to developing long-term roadmaps and setting critical goals for states. With an eye on redistricting and the consequences of extreme conservative gerrymanders, these efforts are essential to building progressive power in the states, session-by-session and election-by-election.
COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY
America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated, and updated. Some organizational priorities include:
Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
Expanding the Community Power Builders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the 501(c)(4) space.
America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes’ work on advancing racial equity.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
America Votes Pennsylvania is seeking a well-organized self-starter for a full-time position as Data Director. The Pennsylvania Data Director plays a key role in the advancement of the progressive movement in the state. America Votes Pennsylvania utilizes and offers its partner organizations a range of voter file, data, and targeting services. We seek an individual with a combination of technical and political skills to manage these services and work with state partner groups and stakeholders in the progressive movement. This position reports directly to the Pennsylvania State Director.
LOCATION
This position is based in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh preferred, with remote work negotiable through the pandemic.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with partner organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support, enhance, and execute programs. This includes assisting partners in employing program implementation best practices as well as converting technical data to actionable issue advocacy and electoral campaign recommendations.
Lead data presentation development. Must be comfortable developing district profiles, landscape memos, slide show presentations, and other documents to communicate data analysis with key stakeholders.
Work with the State Director to lead AV Pennsylvania data analysis and coordination efforts, and provide strategic data-driven recommendations to partners on field and targeting.
Work with AV Pennsylvania staff, partners, vendors, consultants, and others for the acquisition, enhancement, manipulation, and management of voter and member data.
Manage voter file access for AV partner organizations and their consultants. This includes administration and security, training end-users, and providing technical assistance as needed.
Manage and enhance volunteer recruitment database, virtual predictive dialer, web based programs, and text messaging programs.
Work with other AV Pennsylvania staff and partner groups to ensure that political and voter contact programs are maximizing shared voter file, targeting, and other data resources. This includes supporting AV-PA staff and partner groups to develop campaign plans.
Lead partner and organizational VAN and data trainings.
Strategic planning assistance – support coalition partners through the development of campaign plans (electoral, voting rights, and issue campaigns), providing technical assistance, responding to programmatic requests and participating actively in long-range strategic planning for the Pennsylvania progressive movement.
Work with partner organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support and enhance issue advocacy and voter contact programs. This includes assisting partners in employing best practices and VAN training.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in political or organizing settings. Understanding of how power and privilege can show up in data-- both in access to data and the data itself.
Candidates should have an understanding of common direct voter contact programs and experience using data to inform plans.
Strong VAN or other database skills are required.
Must be comfortable using spreadsheets, and should have a working knowledge of: pivot tables, filters, text to columns, and creating simple charts using Excel or a similar tool.
Must be comfortable and able to present data in understandable ways-- including visualizations, historical context, and more.
Candidates must have a willingness and aptitude to seek out and learn new technical skills.
Excellent communication and time management skills, with attention to detail.
Must be a self-starter willing to work long irregular ‘campaign-style’ hours and to travel as needed, especially during campaign season. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of persistence and resourcefulness in solving technical and data problems.
Positive attitude and a sense of humor.
PREFERRED
Standout candidates will have knowledge of and experience with Pennsylvania political landscape and/or independent expenditure campaigns
Experience preferred with at least one of the following: Mapping tools (QGIS, etc), visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Periscope, etc), SQL (comfortable with SELECT, WHERE, GROUPBY), R, Python, advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX(MATCH)).
Experience conducting small group trainings or developing training materials for end users.
COMPENSATION
The salary for this position will be between $55,000 and $65,000 and depend upon the applicant’s experience. Benefits for this position include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(K) and paid vacation, sick days and parental leave.
TO APPLY
Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form. Interviews will start mid-January and position will remain posted until filled.
If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.
Jan 13, 2021
Full time
PENNSYLVANIA DATA DIRECTOR
Data Full Time Remote
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American’s right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org .
America Votes is committed to developing long-term roadmaps and setting critical goals for states. With an eye on redistricting and the consequences of extreme conservative gerrymanders, these efforts are essential to building progressive power in the states, session-by-session and election-by-election.
COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY
America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated, and updated. Some organizational priorities include:
Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
Expanding the Community Power Builders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the 501(c)(4) space.
America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes’ work on advancing racial equity.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
America Votes Pennsylvania is seeking a well-organized self-starter for a full-time position as Data Director. The Pennsylvania Data Director plays a key role in the advancement of the progressive movement in the state. America Votes Pennsylvania utilizes and offers its partner organizations a range of voter file, data, and targeting services. We seek an individual with a combination of technical and political skills to manage these services and work with state partner groups and stakeholders in the progressive movement. This position reports directly to the Pennsylvania State Director.
LOCATION
This position is based in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh preferred, with remote work negotiable through the pandemic.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with partner organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support, enhance, and execute programs. This includes assisting partners in employing program implementation best practices as well as converting technical data to actionable issue advocacy and electoral campaign recommendations.
Lead data presentation development. Must be comfortable developing district profiles, landscape memos, slide show presentations, and other documents to communicate data analysis with key stakeholders.
Work with the State Director to lead AV Pennsylvania data analysis and coordination efforts, and provide strategic data-driven recommendations to partners on field and targeting.
Work with AV Pennsylvania staff, partners, vendors, consultants, and others for the acquisition, enhancement, manipulation, and management of voter and member data.
Manage voter file access for AV partner organizations and their consultants. This includes administration and security, training end-users, and providing technical assistance as needed.
Manage and enhance volunteer recruitment database, virtual predictive dialer, web based programs, and text messaging programs.
Work with other AV Pennsylvania staff and partner groups to ensure that political and voter contact programs are maximizing shared voter file, targeting, and other data resources. This includes supporting AV-PA staff and partner groups to develop campaign plans.
Lead partner and organizational VAN and data trainings.
Strategic planning assistance – support coalition partners through the development of campaign plans (electoral, voting rights, and issue campaigns), providing technical assistance, responding to programmatic requests and participating actively in long-range strategic planning for the Pennsylvania progressive movement.
Work with partner organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support and enhance issue advocacy and voter contact programs. This includes assisting partners in employing best practices and VAN training.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in political or organizing settings. Understanding of how power and privilege can show up in data-- both in access to data and the data itself.
Candidates should have an understanding of common direct voter contact programs and experience using data to inform plans.
Strong VAN or other database skills are required.
Must be comfortable using spreadsheets, and should have a working knowledge of: pivot tables, filters, text to columns, and creating simple charts using Excel or a similar tool.
Must be comfortable and able to present data in understandable ways-- including visualizations, historical context, and more.
Candidates must have a willingness and aptitude to seek out and learn new technical skills.
Excellent communication and time management skills, with attention to detail.
Must be a self-starter willing to work long irregular ‘campaign-style’ hours and to travel as needed, especially during campaign season. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of persistence and resourcefulness in solving technical and data problems.
Positive attitude and a sense of humor.
PREFERRED
Standout candidates will have knowledge of and experience with Pennsylvania political landscape and/or independent expenditure campaigns
Experience preferred with at least one of the following: Mapping tools (QGIS, etc), visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Periscope, etc), SQL (comfortable with SELECT, WHERE, GROUPBY), R, Python, advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX(MATCH)).
Experience conducting small group trainings or developing training materials for end users.
COMPENSATION
The salary for this position will be between $55,000 and $65,000 and depend upon the applicant’s experience. Benefits for this position include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(K) and paid vacation, sick days and parental leave.
TO APPLY
Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form. Interviews will start mid-January and position will remain posted until filled.
If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.
Title: Chispa Nevada Organizing Director
Department: Community & Civic Engagement
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chispa Nevada Program Director
Positions Reporting to this Position: Chispa Nevada Community Organizers
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Union Position: No
Job Classification: E
Salary Range (depending on experience): $79,000 - $96,000
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
LCV launched Chispa in 2014, a grassroots community organizing program to ensure the voice and power of Latinx communities influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Currently, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and Nevada.
Through our programs in five states, our members have taken leadership in the fights to keep rooftop solar affordable and accessible and convert dirty diesel school buses to clean electric fleets, developed Latino and other people of color policymakers as champions on environmental issues, demonstrated to Spanish-language media that the environment is a priority issue for Latinx families, and built strong relationships with social justice and environmental groups alike.
LCV is hiring for a Chispa Nevada Organizing Director who will lead a team of experienced organizers in building and implementing issue organizing campaigns, grounded in a community centered theory of change, and focused on environmental justice priorities of the Chispa Nevada program. The ideal candidate is a senior-level organizer with extensive experience in project management, base building, and leadership development training. The Organizing Director must be a compelling coach with experience training and supporting organizers and community leaders of color.
Responsibilities :
Develop, implement and evaluate issue organizing campaigns that build a strong base of active volunteers and leaders.
Provide coaching and management, develop individualized and detailed goals and work plans, and support organizers via mentorship and weekly check-ins on progress to meeting goals.
Lead the Nevada organizing team to build strong and effective grassroots strategies that recruit new members and develop them into strong community leaders who then lead organizing committees that drive issue campaigns focused on environmental justice priorities.
Ensure that organizers are adequately trained and supported to implement traditional grassroots community organizing strategies, such as phone banking, door-to-door canvassing and house meetings, as well as digital and online organizing.
Develop and test effective and new organizing strategies, tactics, and tools that engage our communities and leaders, resulting in local policy victories on environmental justice priorities, and formation of strong, creative partnerships.
Ensure that organizers and community leaders ( promotores) have the tools to successfully design, implement, and adjust issue campaigns such as power mapping, media, public and online engagement, grounded in community centered theory of change.
Support the organizing team in coalition building efforts, including identifying and developing relationships with local NV organizations (e.g. cross movement organizations, faith-based groups, environmental justice groups, etc.) and leaders who can become effective partners in campaigns.
Develop tracking systems, tools, and structures that provide strong clarity, and accountability for organizers, promotores , comites , and issue campaign implementation.
Implement creative art, culture, and storytelling tactics into Chispa NV organizing and campaign efforts.
Leverage VAN effectively to set, track and achieve organizing goals, engage promotores (community leaders) in campaign progress, move them up the ladder of engagement, and build committees ( comites ).
Provide timely reports to the Chispa NV Program Director and national Chispa staff about issue campaign and organizing progress.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required: 5-7 years experience working on community or labor organizing movement building efforts, including several years of direct supervisory experience, including staff and volunteer leadership training experience. Must also have experience in issue organizing campaigns with communities of color, and working with coalition partners. Experience developing and overseeing issue campaigns driven by community organizing, including campaign planning, accountability measures, and tracking progress.
Skills: Required - Exceptional supervision and coaching skills, including managing staff. Knowledge of community organizing, political education, and movement building. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and implement training curriculum and organizing tools. Ability to partner and collaborate with the existing Chispa NV team and represent Chispa NV and LCV to a variety of audiences and mediums. Work well in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask without sacrificing the quality of work. Reliable, consistent, detail-oriented and self-motivated. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Preferred - Fluency in VAN, Google and Office Suite. Familiarity with the IRS rules regarding 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations.
Cultural Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about differences, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. A complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity. Commitment to equity and inclusion as an organizational practice and culture. Proven track record of successfully working across lines of race, immigration status, ethnicity, language, class, gender and other identities and experiences. Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color engagement in the environmental movement. Familiarity with NV and in-state communities preferred.
Conditions: Ability to work hours exceeding stated office hours as needed; ability and willingness to travel for staff retreats, meetings and professional development opportunities. This position is based in Las Vegas, NV. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa Nevada Organizing Director” in the subject line by January 28, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Jan 08, 2021
Full time
Title: Chispa Nevada Organizing Director
Department: Community & Civic Engagement
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chispa Nevada Program Director
Positions Reporting to this Position: Chispa Nevada Community Organizers
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Union Position: No
Job Classification: E
Salary Range (depending on experience): $79,000 - $96,000
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
LCV launched Chispa in 2014, a grassroots community organizing program to ensure the voice and power of Latinx communities influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Currently, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and Nevada.
Through our programs in five states, our members have taken leadership in the fights to keep rooftop solar affordable and accessible and convert dirty diesel school buses to clean electric fleets, developed Latino and other people of color policymakers as champions on environmental issues, demonstrated to Spanish-language media that the environment is a priority issue for Latinx families, and built strong relationships with social justice and environmental groups alike.
LCV is hiring for a Chispa Nevada Organizing Director who will lead a team of experienced organizers in building and implementing issue organizing campaigns, grounded in a community centered theory of change, and focused on environmental justice priorities of the Chispa Nevada program. The ideal candidate is a senior-level organizer with extensive experience in project management, base building, and leadership development training. The Organizing Director must be a compelling coach with experience training and supporting organizers and community leaders of color.
Responsibilities :
Develop, implement and evaluate issue organizing campaigns that build a strong base of active volunteers and leaders.
Provide coaching and management, develop individualized and detailed goals and work plans, and support organizers via mentorship and weekly check-ins on progress to meeting goals.
Lead the Nevada organizing team to build strong and effective grassroots strategies that recruit new members and develop them into strong community leaders who then lead organizing committees that drive issue campaigns focused on environmental justice priorities.
Ensure that organizers are adequately trained and supported to implement traditional grassroots community organizing strategies, such as phone banking, door-to-door canvassing and house meetings, as well as digital and online organizing.
Develop and test effective and new organizing strategies, tactics, and tools that engage our communities and leaders, resulting in local policy victories on environmental justice priorities, and formation of strong, creative partnerships.
Ensure that organizers and community leaders ( promotores) have the tools to successfully design, implement, and adjust issue campaigns such as power mapping, media, public and online engagement, grounded in community centered theory of change.
Support the organizing team in coalition building efforts, including identifying and developing relationships with local NV organizations (e.g. cross movement organizations, faith-based groups, environmental justice groups, etc.) and leaders who can become effective partners in campaigns.
Develop tracking systems, tools, and structures that provide strong clarity, and accountability for organizers, promotores , comites , and issue campaign implementation.
Implement creative art, culture, and storytelling tactics into Chispa NV organizing and campaign efforts.
Leverage VAN effectively to set, track and achieve organizing goals, engage promotores (community leaders) in campaign progress, move them up the ladder of engagement, and build committees ( comites ).
Provide timely reports to the Chispa NV Program Director and national Chispa staff about issue campaign and organizing progress.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required: 5-7 years experience working on community or labor organizing movement building efforts, including several years of direct supervisory experience, including staff and volunteer leadership training experience. Must also have experience in issue organizing campaigns with communities of color, and working with coalition partners. Experience developing and overseeing issue campaigns driven by community organizing, including campaign planning, accountability measures, and tracking progress.
Skills: Required - Exceptional supervision and coaching skills, including managing staff. Knowledge of community organizing, political education, and movement building. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and implement training curriculum and organizing tools. Ability to partner and collaborate with the existing Chispa NV team and represent Chispa NV and LCV to a variety of audiences and mediums. Work well in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask without sacrificing the quality of work. Reliable, consistent, detail-oriented and self-motivated. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Preferred - Fluency in VAN, Google and Office Suite. Familiarity with the IRS rules regarding 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations.
Cultural Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about differences, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. A complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity. Commitment to equity and inclusion as an organizational practice and culture. Proven track record of successfully working across lines of race, immigration status, ethnicity, language, class, gender and other identities and experiences. Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color engagement in the environmental movement. Familiarity with NV and in-state communities preferred.
Conditions: Ability to work hours exceeding stated office hours as needed; ability and willingness to travel for staff retreats, meetings and professional development opportunities. This position is based in Las Vegas, NV. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa Nevada Organizing Director” in the subject line by January 28, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
RepresentUs is hiring a national campaign manager to oversee anti-gerrymandering campaigns in 6-10 states across the country throughout 2021. The 2021 state campaigns will educate the public on the redistricting process, provide opportunities for citizen voices to participate in the debate, and — most importantly — boldly hold legislators accountable to create the fairest maps possible.
This is a full-time, temporary position (likely through the end of 2021), with the possibility of extension after the campaigns wrap up. The application deadline is January 8, 2021; priority will be given to candidates who submit their applications before December 31, 2020.
The ideal candidate has significant experience leading political advocacy, issue-based campaigns, and/or candidate campaigns at either the state or federal level. Passion for RepresentUs’ mission to make America work for everyone, not just the powerful and well-connected, is essential. Commitment to working beyond partisanship is required, and past experience working with bipartisan or cross-partisan coalitions is preferred.
The Manager is responsible for:
Developing, in conjunction with national and state staff, campaign strategies, tactics, and timelines for 6-10 state-based anti-gerrymandering campaigns
Managing and taking ultimate responsibility for the overall strategy, execution, and success of these campaigns
Managing all human capital associated with the campaign, including headquarters staff, state staff, and contractors (the Manager will be supported by a research team, policy counsel, admin assistant, and senior political advisors)
Managing the overall campaign budget including vendors, marketing, paid media, and operations
Creating and developing systems for regular tracking of success against goals
Providing regular updates to RepresentUs Executive Team, coalition partners, and supporters
Collaborating with senior RepresentUs political team members and Executive Team around overall strategy
Skills and Experience
10+ years experience in political advocacy, issue-based campaigns, and/or candidate campaigns at either the state or federal level
2+ cycle of working with political consultants either as a consultant or as the primary contact and/or decision maker on the campaign
Demonstrated ability managing both people and projects in a fast-paced environment, with experience leading teams of 5+ people (remote management experience preferred)
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple areas including state campaign strategies, contractors/vendors, internal staff, fundraising, and coalition members/partner organizations
Ability to understand and manage multiple tactical campaign areas such as digital, polling and research, organizing, and legislative strategy
Experience managing over $1M budget preferred
Experience with bold accountability campaigns preferred
Experience working in nonpartisan and cross-partisan environments preferred
A great attitude and a respect for people and their capabilities
Willingness to travel (when safe) to support campaigns as needed
Compensation and Benefits
We are committed to bringing in top talent from all sectors. Accordingly, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, including health (Harvard Pilgrim HMO or UnitedHealthcare PPO network) and dental insurance (Delta Dental), both with family/spouse/domestic partner options, retirement benefits, a health reimbursement account, a dependent care account, disability insurance, a wellness benefit, a health concierge benefit, a $1,500 annual professional development stipend, and four weeks paid vacation, plus personal and sick time.
The annual salary range for the Anti-Gerrymandering Campaign Manager is $120,000-$170,000, dependent on location and experience.
This position is permanently remote.
To Apply
Please apply online at represent.us/careers; no phone calls, please. Please provide the following documents (applications submitted without the required documentation will not be reviewed):
A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and RepresentUs
A resume
A one-page document responding to the following prompt: We are an organization that wants to stop partisan redistricting. In 2021, state legislatures will proceed to draw new maps for the next decade for both the US House and State Legislatures. Pick a state that has 10+ Electoral College votes and assume you have a $500,000 budget. Present your definition of success, articulate your theory of change, and provide an overview of strategies and tactics you'd employ to win the campaign. Brevity is appreciated and bullet points are encouraged.
About RepresentUs
RepresentUs is the nation’s leading right-left anti-corruption organization. We bring together conservatives, progressives, and everyone in between to secure crucial victories that fix America’s broken political system.
RepresentUs is a carefully curated mix of seasoned political campaigners, policy wonks, advertising experts, designers, and engineers. We’re not a startup, but we’ve got startup DNA: we’re nimble, constantly learning and iterating, and we push ourselves to push the envelope—to ignore “industry standards” and set a new standard.
We are an inclusive organization that welcomes and celebrates perspectives from all races and ethnicities, genders and identities, political and ideological affiliations, and experiences. We want everyone to feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
We believe our political system should reflect the varied voices of our nation, and so should our team. That’s why we’re an Equal Opportunity Employer; people of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Jan 04, 2021
Full time
RepresentUs is hiring a national campaign manager to oversee anti-gerrymandering campaigns in 6-10 states across the country throughout 2021. The 2021 state campaigns will educate the public on the redistricting process, provide opportunities for citizen voices to participate in the debate, and — most importantly — boldly hold legislators accountable to create the fairest maps possible.
This is a full-time, temporary position (likely through the end of 2021), with the possibility of extension after the campaigns wrap up. The application deadline is January 8, 2021; priority will be given to candidates who submit their applications before December 31, 2020.
The ideal candidate has significant experience leading political advocacy, issue-based campaigns, and/or candidate campaigns at either the state or federal level. Passion for RepresentUs’ mission to make America work for everyone, not just the powerful and well-connected, is essential. Commitment to working beyond partisanship is required, and past experience working with bipartisan or cross-partisan coalitions is preferred.
The Manager is responsible for:
Developing, in conjunction with national and state staff, campaign strategies, tactics, and timelines for 6-10 state-based anti-gerrymandering campaigns
Managing and taking ultimate responsibility for the overall strategy, execution, and success of these campaigns
Managing all human capital associated with the campaign, including headquarters staff, state staff, and contractors (the Manager will be supported by a research team, policy counsel, admin assistant, and senior political advisors)
Managing the overall campaign budget including vendors, marketing, paid media, and operations
Creating and developing systems for regular tracking of success against goals
Providing regular updates to RepresentUs Executive Team, coalition partners, and supporters
Collaborating with senior RepresentUs political team members and Executive Team around overall strategy
Skills and Experience
10+ years experience in political advocacy, issue-based campaigns, and/or candidate campaigns at either the state or federal level
2+ cycle of working with political consultants either as a consultant or as the primary contact and/or decision maker on the campaign
Demonstrated ability managing both people and projects in a fast-paced environment, with experience leading teams of 5+ people (remote management experience preferred)
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple areas including state campaign strategies, contractors/vendors, internal staff, fundraising, and coalition members/partner organizations
Ability to understand and manage multiple tactical campaign areas such as digital, polling and research, organizing, and legislative strategy
Experience managing over $1M budget preferred
Experience with bold accountability campaigns preferred
Experience working in nonpartisan and cross-partisan environments preferred
A great attitude and a respect for people and their capabilities
Willingness to travel (when safe) to support campaigns as needed
Compensation and Benefits
We are committed to bringing in top talent from all sectors. Accordingly, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, including health (Harvard Pilgrim HMO or UnitedHealthcare PPO network) and dental insurance (Delta Dental), both with family/spouse/domestic partner options, retirement benefits, a health reimbursement account, a dependent care account, disability insurance, a wellness benefit, a health concierge benefit, a $1,500 annual professional development stipend, and four weeks paid vacation, plus personal and sick time.
The annual salary range for the Anti-Gerrymandering Campaign Manager is $120,000-$170,000, dependent on location and experience.
This position is permanently remote.
To Apply
Please apply online at represent.us/careers; no phone calls, please. Please provide the following documents (applications submitted without the required documentation will not be reviewed):
A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and RepresentUs
A resume
A one-page document responding to the following prompt: We are an organization that wants to stop partisan redistricting. In 2021, state legislatures will proceed to draw new maps for the next decade for both the US House and State Legislatures. Pick a state that has 10+ Electoral College votes and assume you have a $500,000 budget. Present your definition of success, articulate your theory of change, and provide an overview of strategies and tactics you'd employ to win the campaign. Brevity is appreciated and bullet points are encouraged.
About RepresentUs
RepresentUs is the nation’s leading right-left anti-corruption organization. We bring together conservatives, progressives, and everyone in between to secure crucial victories that fix America’s broken political system.
RepresentUs is a carefully curated mix of seasoned political campaigners, policy wonks, advertising experts, designers, and engineers. We’re not a startup, but we’ve got startup DNA: we’re nimble, constantly learning and iterating, and we push ourselves to push the envelope—to ignore “industry standards” and set a new standard.
We are an inclusive organization that welcomes and celebrates perspectives from all races and ethnicities, genders and identities, political and ideological affiliations, and experiences. We want everyone to feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
We believe our political system should reflect the varied voices of our nation, and so should our team. That’s why we’re an Equal Opportunity Employer; people of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Title: Chispa AZ Public Lands Fellow
Department: Community & Civic Engagement
Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Deputy Director, Chispa Arizona
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Duration: 2 Years from Start Date
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: A
Salary : $50,000
General Description :
The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund believes our earth is worth mobilizing for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. LCV Education Fund (LCVEF) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCVEF’s works to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice.
Chispa Arizona, a program of the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (LCVEF), is working to build power within the Latino community to advocate for local environmental priorities and hold elected officials and corporate polluters accountable. Our community organizing and civic engagement efforts invigorate the environmental justice movement with new leaders at all levels of government, increase voter participation, and hold elected officials accountable in between election days.
Chispa Arizona envisions:
Communities that enjoy clean air, open space and parks, and the security of knowing that our planet can sustain us today and for future generations.
A democracy that we are proud of, in which all people have an opportunity to be part of choosing who will represent them, and in which those representatives are accountable to all their constituents. Participating in our democracy should be easy and accessible.
A strong, powerful environmental movement that reflects the values, priorities and leadership of low-income communities of color.
LCVEF is hiring a Public Lands Fellow to join the Phoenix-based Chispa Arizona team. The Fellow will assist with the organization’s public lands portfolio which includes advocacy, community organizing, and curriculum development. The Fellow will collaborate with the Deputy Director in the development of a legislative strategy. The work will also include strengthening racial justice and equity principles within the public lands portfolio. The Fellow will support in the development of public lands materials (Presentations, Flyers, Letters etc.) to include racial justice and equity, public lands/open spaces, economic benefits, cultural impact and promoting the stories of Arizona with the help of our Communications department.
Responsibilities :
Assist in research, development, and writing of proposals for Latino public land priorities.
Collaborate with the training and community organizing team to develop Public Lands curriculum and engagement for community education and also having community members participate in advocacy.
Assist with development of public lands narrative to uplift historic sites or opportunities to preserve public lands that are connected to communities of color. Research to protect public lands with Latinx and Indigenous significance.
Assist with creation of material for digital storytelling campaigns to educate community members about protected sites across Arizona and complement the narrative uplifting.
Support coalition work in public lands and open space policy.
Support Chispa Arizona’s participation in annual environmental day at the capitol and Arizona Public Lands Day in the community.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - At least two to four years in community engagement or policy work. Experience in development of presentations and research.
Preferred - Experience in either community access, equity, or Latino engagement.
Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize work and manage tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Able to research, think innovatively, and take initiative. Ability to work in community and work collectively.
Cultural Competence: Must share a commitment to advancing racial justice and equity and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color engagement in the environmental movement. Commitment to social change.
Preferred - Familiarity with Arizona and in-state community.
Conditions: Ability and willingness to travel on occasion (currently paused due to Covid-19). This position is based in Phoenix, AZ. Please note that all LCVEF staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter, resume, and write sample (no more than two pages) to hr@lcvef.org with “Chispa AZ Fellow” in the subject line by January 5, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCVEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Dec 21, 2020
Full time
Title: Chispa AZ Public Lands Fellow
Department: Community & Civic Engagement
Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Deputy Director, Chispa Arizona
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Duration: 2 Years from Start Date
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: A
Salary : $50,000
General Description :
The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund believes our earth is worth mobilizing for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. LCV Education Fund (LCVEF) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCVEF’s works to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice.
Chispa Arizona, a program of the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (LCVEF), is working to build power within the Latino community to advocate for local environmental priorities and hold elected officials and corporate polluters accountable. Our community organizing and civic engagement efforts invigorate the environmental justice movement with new leaders at all levels of government, increase voter participation, and hold elected officials accountable in between election days.
Chispa Arizona envisions:
Communities that enjoy clean air, open space and parks, and the security of knowing that our planet can sustain us today and for future generations.
A democracy that we are proud of, in which all people have an opportunity to be part of choosing who will represent them, and in which those representatives are accountable to all their constituents. Participating in our democracy should be easy and accessible.
A strong, powerful environmental movement that reflects the values, priorities and leadership of low-income communities of color.
LCVEF is hiring a Public Lands Fellow to join the Phoenix-based Chispa Arizona team. The Fellow will assist with the organization’s public lands portfolio which includes advocacy, community organizing, and curriculum development. The Fellow will collaborate with the Deputy Director in the development of a legislative strategy. The work will also include strengthening racial justice and equity principles within the public lands portfolio. The Fellow will support in the development of public lands materials (Presentations, Flyers, Letters etc.) to include racial justice and equity, public lands/open spaces, economic benefits, cultural impact and promoting the stories of Arizona with the help of our Communications department.
Responsibilities :
Assist in research, development, and writing of proposals for Latino public land priorities.
Collaborate with the training and community organizing team to develop Public Lands curriculum and engagement for community education and also having community members participate in advocacy.
Assist with development of public lands narrative to uplift historic sites or opportunities to preserve public lands that are connected to communities of color. Research to protect public lands with Latinx and Indigenous significance.
Assist with creation of material for digital storytelling campaigns to educate community members about protected sites across Arizona and complement the narrative uplifting.
Support coalition work in public lands and open space policy.
Support Chispa Arizona’s participation in annual environmental day at the capitol and Arizona Public Lands Day in the community.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - At least two to four years in community engagement or policy work. Experience in development of presentations and research.
Preferred - Experience in either community access, equity, or Latino engagement.
Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize work and manage tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Able to research, think innovatively, and take initiative. Ability to work in community and work collectively.
Cultural Competence: Must share a commitment to advancing racial justice and equity and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color engagement in the environmental movement. Commitment to social change.
Preferred - Familiarity with Arizona and in-state community.
Conditions: Ability and willingness to travel on occasion (currently paused due to Covid-19). This position is based in Phoenix, AZ. Please note that all LCVEF staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter, resume, and write sample (no more than two pages) to hr@lcvef.org with “Chispa AZ Fellow” in the subject line by January 5, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCVEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
PeopleTec is currently seeking a Sr. SATCOM NATO Military Operations Analyst to support our Peterson AFB, CO location.
The candidate will provide operations and technical support to the North American Treaty Organization (NATO) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Duties Include:
Provide Wideband SATCOM Subject Matter Expertise for activities required in the effective implementation, management, and direction of the US Representative to the Provider's Quadrilateral Management Group (QMG) including activities required to implement Wideband operations in accordance with agreements established by the NATO SATCOM MOU
Support all operational and technical related aspects of the NATO SATCOM MOU
Maintain a direct liaison with the U.S. Military Departments, Joint Staff, Defense Information Systems Agency, the Australian DoD, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the users of SATCOM systems
Support the development of policy and procedures for the implementation of all operational aspects of the NATO SATCOM MOU
Develop, prepare, deliver, and present reports and briefing materials as directed for recurring and ad hoc meetings in support of the MOU
Attend and provide reports/meeting minutes on Wideband meetings
Develop processes and procedures for providing situational awareness to NATO / NATO Communications Information Agency's (NCIA) and the US Joint SATCOM Delivery Organization / Joint SATCOM Management Organization representatives regarding NATO/NCIA's Baseline Resource Allocation (BRA) and system usage
Develop and manage BRA monitoring tools and reports
Track and report Satellite Access Request (SAR) and Satellite Access Authorization (SAA) metrics
Provide document reviews, technical papers, point papers, Executive Summaries, written summations, General Officer one-pager briefs, Task Force Eagle weekly activity reports, and significant activity reports
Assist the Government with preparation of the required billing statements and preparation of annual International Partner budget forecast
Assist in the development, implementation, and sustainment of a common network for secure information exchange
Integrate NATO / NCIA operations and technical information into the WGS International Operations Support Guide (OSG)
Assist with coordination of training activities, temporary duty requirements, facility upgrades, security activities, situational awareness tools, certification activities, and testing activities in support of the MOU
Required Skills/Experience:
10 years of Department of Defense (DoD) SATCOM experience
Travel: 25%
Must be a U.S. Citizen
An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.
Education Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree with 10 years of DoD SATCOM experience is required.
Desired Skills :
Knowledge of Wideband SATCOM, preferably transmissions and payload control and mission planning experience
Significant military familiarity and training in SATCOM
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in SATCOM principles, technical analysis, and problem solving
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
Knowledge of International Trafficking in Arms and Arms Export Control Act
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, HR@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/peopletec/jobs/1600956-421753
Dec 03, 2020
Full time
PeopleTec is currently seeking a Sr. SATCOM NATO Military Operations Analyst to support our Peterson AFB, CO location.
The candidate will provide operations and technical support to the North American Treaty Organization (NATO) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Duties Include:
Provide Wideband SATCOM Subject Matter Expertise for activities required in the effective implementation, management, and direction of the US Representative to the Provider's Quadrilateral Management Group (QMG) including activities required to implement Wideband operations in accordance with agreements established by the NATO SATCOM MOU
Support all operational and technical related aspects of the NATO SATCOM MOU
Maintain a direct liaison with the U.S. Military Departments, Joint Staff, Defense Information Systems Agency, the Australian DoD, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the users of SATCOM systems
Support the development of policy and procedures for the implementation of all operational aspects of the NATO SATCOM MOU
Develop, prepare, deliver, and present reports and briefing materials as directed for recurring and ad hoc meetings in support of the MOU
Attend and provide reports/meeting minutes on Wideband meetings
Develop processes and procedures for providing situational awareness to NATO / NATO Communications Information Agency's (NCIA) and the US Joint SATCOM Delivery Organization / Joint SATCOM Management Organization representatives regarding NATO/NCIA's Baseline Resource Allocation (BRA) and system usage
Develop and manage BRA monitoring tools and reports
Track and report Satellite Access Request (SAR) and Satellite Access Authorization (SAA) metrics
Provide document reviews, technical papers, point papers, Executive Summaries, written summations, General Officer one-pager briefs, Task Force Eagle weekly activity reports, and significant activity reports
Assist the Government with preparation of the required billing statements and preparation of annual International Partner budget forecast
Assist in the development, implementation, and sustainment of a common network for secure information exchange
Integrate NATO / NCIA operations and technical information into the WGS International Operations Support Guide (OSG)
Assist with coordination of training activities, temporary duty requirements, facility upgrades, security activities, situational awareness tools, certification activities, and testing activities in support of the MOU
Required Skills/Experience:
10 years of Department of Defense (DoD) SATCOM experience
Travel: 25%
Must be a U.S. Citizen
An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.
Education Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree with 10 years of DoD SATCOM experience is required.
Desired Skills :
Knowledge of Wideband SATCOM, preferably transmissions and payload control and mission planning experience
Significant military familiarity and training in SATCOM
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in SATCOM principles, technical analysis, and problem solving
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
Knowledge of International Trafficking in Arms and Arms Export Control Act
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, HR@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/peopletec/jobs/1600956-421753
PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Harrisburg, PA, USA 17110
Do you have a passion for social justice and improving systems' responses to victims and survivors of domestic violence? Are you invested in our vision that domestic violence can and must come to an end for the next generation? The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) is currently seeking a Policy Director to lead advocacy efforts to support its legislative and public policy agenda and government relations efforts. The Policy Director is responsible for ensuring that PCADV's policy agenda reflects the goals of its membership and the needs of the communities it serves.
Duties will include:
Analyzing political, legislative, regulatory, and other initiatives that impact victims of domestic violence and PCADV member programs and identifying public policy issues to raise with internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate the collaborative development of a public policy agenda and legislative positions that support PCADV's mission and principles of unity
Participate in community coalitions to improve the systems response of comprehensive services to victims and survivors of domestic violence
Collaborate with PCADV staff to ensure that internal initiatives, and intersecting topics, are reflected in the organization's policy work
To be considered for this role, you must possess at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field and:
Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in government relations and/or systems advocacy; Human services experience preferred
Working knowledge of the processes and procedures of the Pennsylvania State legislature and the executive branch
Excellent written and verbal communications and comfort with public speaking
Experience with both Mac and PC platforms
Intermediate experience using the Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms
This is a fast-paced, multi-faceted position that offers the exciting opportunity to support and guide a dynamic, mission-driven organization as a member of the PCADV's team. PCADV offers very competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a company match.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://pcadvjobs.prevueaps.com/jobs/149580-62348.html
Nov 25, 2020
Full time
Do you have a passion for social justice and improving systems' responses to victims and survivors of domestic violence? Are you invested in our vision that domestic violence can and must come to an end for the next generation? The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) is currently seeking a Policy Director to lead advocacy efforts to support its legislative and public policy agenda and government relations efforts. The Policy Director is responsible for ensuring that PCADV's policy agenda reflects the goals of its membership and the needs of the communities it serves.
Duties will include:
Analyzing political, legislative, regulatory, and other initiatives that impact victims of domestic violence and PCADV member programs and identifying public policy issues to raise with internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate the collaborative development of a public policy agenda and legislative positions that support PCADV's mission and principles of unity
Participate in community coalitions to improve the systems response of comprehensive services to victims and survivors of domestic violence
Collaborate with PCADV staff to ensure that internal initiatives, and intersecting topics, are reflected in the organization's policy work
To be considered for this role, you must possess at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field and:
Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in government relations and/or systems advocacy; Human services experience preferred
Working knowledge of the processes and procedures of the Pennsylvania State legislature and the executive branch
Excellent written and verbal communications and comfort with public speaking
Experience with both Mac and PC platforms
Intermediate experience using the Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms
This is a fast-paced, multi-faceted position that offers the exciting opportunity to support and guide a dynamic, mission-driven organization as a member of the PCADV's team. PCADV offers very competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a company match.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://pcadvjobs.prevueaps.com/jobs/149580-62348.html
Center for Science in the Public Interest
1220 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20005
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is the leading, independent authority on food and nutrition. Recognizing that consumers can only eat healthfully when healthy options are available, we work to improve the places where people buy and eat food. By building support for the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, we improved school meals and by threatening litigation against the American Beverage Association, we removed full-sugar soda from schools. CSPI successfully led efforts to include menu labeling provisions in the Affordable Care Act, allowing consumers to choose fewer calories and incentivizing restaurants to add healthier menu items. Our leadership on food service guidelines is helping communities increase access to healthier food in public spaces like government agencies, hospitals, and correctional facilities.
One of our top goals is to transform the place where Americans get most of their food—grocery stores. We are mobilizing advocates, coalition partners, and at-risk populations to support state and local policies and corporate campaigns to improve the retail food environment. We urge supermarkets and other large food retail stores to shift the mix of products that they promote and make available to consumers. Through research and pilot programs, we aim to create evidence-based campaigns that will be both beneficial to the health of consumers and economically sustainable for retailers. And we are leading efforts to have federal and state agencies end trade practices that stifle fair competition among food manufacturers and that reinforce the marketing of unhealthy food by retailers.
The Senior Policy Associate advocates for improved food and nutrition policies with local, state, and federal policy makers; encourages food companies to improve their products and practices; and engages organizations, health professionals, academics, and concerned citizens in supporting food and nutrition policies. This work will engage and support historically under-resourced communities that experience health disparities and are disproportionately targeted by the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages. This position reports to the Advocacy Director, and is available either in CSPI’s Washington, DC office or remotely.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead campaign to advocate for and encourage grocery stores and retailers to improve the retail environment.
Co-lead a team of cross-organizational staff to develop and implement Healthy Retail campaigns, including organizing, communications, digital, scientific, legal, and other policy staff, and create synergies with CSPI’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Foodbank teams.
Encourage corporate strategies that improve the food retail environment for consumers across the nation.
Identify research gaps and innovative healthy retail approaches that lead to sustainable and meaningful improvements to the food retail environment.
Draft case studies and reports on groundbreaking initiatives and studies on healthy retail.
Cultivate interest among researchers and retailers to conduct pilot programs in support of a healthy retail environment.
Develop and maintain relationships with other organizations, coalitions, and funders.
Contract with and manage consultants, including monitoring metrics and budgets and support the subgrant process by reviewing proposals and providing advice and technical assistance.
Represent CSPI as a spokesperson through presentations and trainings, at conferences, in coalitions, online, and with policymakers, CEOs, and the press.
Help identify and secure funding for policy projects by working with the development department on grant applications and reports. Manage budgets and report on grants.
Manage interns and other project staff where applicable.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess:
MS, MPH, JD, RDN, MBA or the equivalent, plus at least 7 years of professional policy/advocacy experience.
Experience developing and implementing successful policy/advocacy campaigns and maintaining the partnerships necessary for advancing those campaigns.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proficiency or strong willingness to develop public speaking skills. Ability to produce high quality written materials.
Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
A strong commitment to fostering a positive, collaborative, and strategic organizational culture.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the intersection of public health and social justice and ability to promote it throughout the work.
Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders, including stakeholders representing communities of color, social justice, and public health.
Excellent judgment and consistent professionalism, with the ability to take responsibility for multiple projects and deadlines.
Intellectual agility and the ability to operate on deadlines and as part of a rigorous and fast-paced team.
Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with social media and other web-based advocacy tools.
Compensation
The salary range is $75,000-$85,000, based on experience. CSPI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 3 weeks of annual vacation leave; additional paid holiday leave between December 24 and January 1; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; excellent medical and dental insurance with CSPI paying a significant portion of employee and dependent premiums; and a 3% employer match contribution to the retirement plan after one year of service.
To Apply
Please utilize CSPI's Paylocity ATS to apply for the position. You will be prompted to submit a resume and cover letter indicating relevant experience and experience.
CSPI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package along with a healthy working environment. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspective, and skills and encourage people of diverse ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, disabilities, religions, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, work, and life experiences to apply.
Nov 23, 2020
Full time
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is the leading, independent authority on food and nutrition. Recognizing that consumers can only eat healthfully when healthy options are available, we work to improve the places where people buy and eat food. By building support for the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, we improved school meals and by threatening litigation against the American Beverage Association, we removed full-sugar soda from schools. CSPI successfully led efforts to include menu labeling provisions in the Affordable Care Act, allowing consumers to choose fewer calories and incentivizing restaurants to add healthier menu items. Our leadership on food service guidelines is helping communities increase access to healthier food in public spaces like government agencies, hospitals, and correctional facilities.
One of our top goals is to transform the place where Americans get most of their food—grocery stores. We are mobilizing advocates, coalition partners, and at-risk populations to support state and local policies and corporate campaigns to improve the retail food environment. We urge supermarkets and other large food retail stores to shift the mix of products that they promote and make available to consumers. Through research and pilot programs, we aim to create evidence-based campaigns that will be both beneficial to the health of consumers and economically sustainable for retailers. And we are leading efforts to have federal and state agencies end trade practices that stifle fair competition among food manufacturers and that reinforce the marketing of unhealthy food by retailers.
The Senior Policy Associate advocates for improved food and nutrition policies with local, state, and federal policy makers; encourages food companies to improve their products and practices; and engages organizations, health professionals, academics, and concerned citizens in supporting food and nutrition policies. This work will engage and support historically under-resourced communities that experience health disparities and are disproportionately targeted by the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages. This position reports to the Advocacy Director, and is available either in CSPI’s Washington, DC office or remotely.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead campaign to advocate for and encourage grocery stores and retailers to improve the retail environment.
Co-lead a team of cross-organizational staff to develop and implement Healthy Retail campaigns, including organizing, communications, digital, scientific, legal, and other policy staff, and create synergies with CSPI’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Foodbank teams.
Encourage corporate strategies that improve the food retail environment for consumers across the nation.
Identify research gaps and innovative healthy retail approaches that lead to sustainable and meaningful improvements to the food retail environment.
Draft case studies and reports on groundbreaking initiatives and studies on healthy retail.
Cultivate interest among researchers and retailers to conduct pilot programs in support of a healthy retail environment.
Develop and maintain relationships with other organizations, coalitions, and funders.
Contract with and manage consultants, including monitoring metrics and budgets and support the subgrant process by reviewing proposals and providing advice and technical assistance.
Represent CSPI as a spokesperson through presentations and trainings, at conferences, in coalitions, online, and with policymakers, CEOs, and the press.
Help identify and secure funding for policy projects by working with the development department on grant applications and reports. Manage budgets and report on grants.
Manage interns and other project staff where applicable.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess:
MS, MPH, JD, RDN, MBA or the equivalent, plus at least 7 years of professional policy/advocacy experience.
Experience developing and implementing successful policy/advocacy campaigns and maintaining the partnerships necessary for advancing those campaigns.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proficiency or strong willingness to develop public speaking skills. Ability to produce high quality written materials.
Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
A strong commitment to fostering a positive, collaborative, and strategic organizational culture.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the intersection of public health and social justice and ability to promote it throughout the work.
Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders, including stakeholders representing communities of color, social justice, and public health.
Excellent judgment and consistent professionalism, with the ability to take responsibility for multiple projects and deadlines.
Intellectual agility and the ability to operate on deadlines and as part of a rigorous and fast-paced team.
Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with social media and other web-based advocacy tools.
Compensation
The salary range is $75,000-$85,000, based on experience. CSPI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 3 weeks of annual vacation leave; additional paid holiday leave between December 24 and January 1; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; excellent medical and dental insurance with CSPI paying a significant portion of employee and dependent premiums; and a 3% employer match contribution to the retirement plan after one year of service.
To Apply
Please utilize CSPI's Paylocity ATS to apply for the position. You will be prompted to submit a resume and cover letter indicating relevant experience and experience.
CSPI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package along with a healthy working environment. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspective, and skills and encourage people of diverse ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, disabilities, religions, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, work, and life experiences to apply.
Center for Science in the Public Interest
1220 L Street NW, Washington DC 20005
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) works to improve the food environment for all Americans. CSPI has led efforts to win passage of many state and local policies to improve school food, remove sugary drinks from children’s menus, and require calorie labeling on chain restaurant menus. National policy successes include the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (to improve school food), the Food Safety Modernization Act, and the Food Allergen Consumer Protection Act.
Unhealthy food and beverages are the leading contributors to death in the United States, contributing to over 600,000 premature deaths each year, primarily through heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. The typical American diet is low in fruit, vegetables and whole grains and too high in sugar-sweetened beverages, red and processed meat, full-fat dairy, refined grains, sodium, and saturated fat. In particular, the ubiquity, amounts, and aggressive promotion of sugary drinks and unhealthy food in the food supply are hazardous to the public’s health.
The Communications Associate is a key member of a dynamic cross-department team creating and developing high impact communication and marketing campaigns to generate support for priority issues on traditional, digital, and paid media platforms. The Communications Associate supports issue teams to mobilize our advocates, coalition partners, and the public to support national, state and local policies and corporate campaigns to improve the U.S. food system. The work will especially include initiatives to support historically under-resourced communities that experience health disparities and are disproportionately targeted by unhealthy beverage and food marketing. This position reports to the Policy Communications Director, and is available either in CSPI’s Washington, DC office or remotely.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support the policy communications team in developing and implementing integrated, comprehensive communications strategies for legislative, advocacy and corporate campaigns through external communications, content development and media outreach.
Write and edit communications, campaign materials including advocacy and marketing emails, fact sheets, website content and press materials.
Assist with media outreach including building press lists, monitoring coverage and trends for CSPI and grantees, and engaging with local and state media outlets.
Develop strategy for CSPI’s blog, including managing operations, and writing and editing blog posts in coordination with Policy team.
Manage and coordinate advocacy emails, action alerts and marketing emails across departments to ensure efficient and effective deployment, targeting audiences and maximizing engagements.
Assist with website strategy and posting.
Manage various communications and advocacy projects across departments.
Assist in developing impactful digital and print assets to promote campaigns and events, including graphics, infographics, photographs, videos, and audio products in coordination with Strategic Communications Associate.
Assist with execution of social media marketing in coordination with Digital Communications Associate.
Support other communications functions as required.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess:
Demonstrated experience in communications or outreach/advocacy.
Experienced in public relations, media outreach and/or grassroots engagement.
Excellent writing and editing skills, including ability to distill science, health and policy information to produce high-quality written materials for various audiences.
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the intersection of public health and social justice and ability to promote it throughout the work.
Ability to work as part of a cross-disciplinary team in a collegial manner.
Knowledge of email marketing, list building and drip campaigns to elevate engagement.
Knowledge of website management and online content development.
Knowledge of graphic and audio creation and editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
Knowledge of digital advertising.
Interest and commitment to CSPI’s work and mission
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing policy landscape.
Compensation
The salary range is $60,000-$65,000, based on experience. CSPI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 3 weeks of annual vacation leave; additional paid holiday leave between December 24 and January 1; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; excellent medical and dental insurance with CSPI paying a significant portion of employee and dependent premiums; and a 3% employer match contribution to the retirement plan after one year of service.
To Apply
Please utilize CSPI's Paylocity Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to apply. You will be asked to submit a resume and cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest.
CSPI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package along with a healthy working environment. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspective, and skills and encourage people of diverse ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, disabilities, religions, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, work, and life experiences to apply.
Nov 23, 2020
Full time
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) works to improve the food environment for all Americans. CSPI has led efforts to win passage of many state and local policies to improve school food, remove sugary drinks from children’s menus, and require calorie labeling on chain restaurant menus. National policy successes include the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (to improve school food), the Food Safety Modernization Act, and the Food Allergen Consumer Protection Act.
Unhealthy food and beverages are the leading contributors to death in the United States, contributing to over 600,000 premature deaths each year, primarily through heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. The typical American diet is low in fruit, vegetables and whole grains and too high in sugar-sweetened beverages, red and processed meat, full-fat dairy, refined grains, sodium, and saturated fat. In particular, the ubiquity, amounts, and aggressive promotion of sugary drinks and unhealthy food in the food supply are hazardous to the public’s health.
The Communications Associate is a key member of a dynamic cross-department team creating and developing high impact communication and marketing campaigns to generate support for priority issues on traditional, digital, and paid media platforms. The Communications Associate supports issue teams to mobilize our advocates, coalition partners, and the public to support national, state and local policies and corporate campaigns to improve the U.S. food system. The work will especially include initiatives to support historically under-resourced communities that experience health disparities and are disproportionately targeted by unhealthy beverage and food marketing. This position reports to the Policy Communications Director, and is available either in CSPI’s Washington, DC office or remotely.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support the policy communications team in developing and implementing integrated, comprehensive communications strategies for legislative, advocacy and corporate campaigns through external communications, content development and media outreach.
Write and edit communications, campaign materials including advocacy and marketing emails, fact sheets, website content and press materials.
Assist with media outreach including building press lists, monitoring coverage and trends for CSPI and grantees, and engaging with local and state media outlets.
Develop strategy for CSPI’s blog, including managing operations, and writing and editing blog posts in coordination with Policy team.
Manage and coordinate advocacy emails, action alerts and marketing emails across departments to ensure efficient and effective deployment, targeting audiences and maximizing engagements.
Assist with website strategy and posting.
Manage various communications and advocacy projects across departments.
Assist in developing impactful digital and print assets to promote campaigns and events, including graphics, infographics, photographs, videos, and audio products in coordination with Strategic Communications Associate.
Assist with execution of social media marketing in coordination with Digital Communications Associate.
Support other communications functions as required.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess:
Demonstrated experience in communications or outreach/advocacy.
Experienced in public relations, media outreach and/or grassroots engagement.
Excellent writing and editing skills, including ability to distill science, health and policy information to produce high-quality written materials for various audiences.
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the intersection of public health and social justice and ability to promote it throughout the work.
Ability to work as part of a cross-disciplinary team in a collegial manner.
Knowledge of email marketing, list building and drip campaigns to elevate engagement.
Knowledge of website management and online content development.
Knowledge of graphic and audio creation and editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
Knowledge of digital advertising.
Interest and commitment to CSPI’s work and mission
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing policy landscape.
Compensation
The salary range is $60,000-$65,000, based on experience. CSPI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 3 weeks of annual vacation leave; additional paid holiday leave between December 24 and January 1; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; excellent medical and dental insurance with CSPI paying a significant portion of employee and dependent premiums; and a 3% employer match contribution to the retirement plan after one year of service.
To Apply
Please utilize CSPI's Paylocity Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to apply. You will be asked to submit a resume and cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest.
CSPI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package along with a healthy working environment. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspective, and skills and encourage people of diverse ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, disabilities, religions, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, work, and life experiences to apply.
Title: Chispa National Campaign Manager
Department: Community & Civic Engagement
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chispa National Director
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level : D
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $68,000 - $83,000
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
Our over 2 million members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country.
In 2014, LCV launched Chispa (“chispa” translates to “spark” in English), a program that relies on community organizing to build the voice and power of Latino families to influence the environmental policies and decisions that affect their lives. Through our programs in five states, our members have taken leadership in the fights to keep rooftop solar affordable and accessible and convert dirty diesel school buses to clean electric fleets, developed Latinx and other people of color policymakers as champions on environmental issues, demonstrated to Spanish-language media that the environment is a priority issue for Latinx families, and built strong relationships with social justice and environmental groups alike.
LCV is hiring for a Chispa National Campaign Manager, a new position in the Chispa program, who will ensure that our issue campaigns and the teams who run them in their communities have the research, tools, and relationships needed to win meaningful policy change. We are looking for someone who combines the curiosity and attention to detail of a researcher, is a strategic thinker who is constantly scheming new opportunities and angles for communities to persuade policymakers, and believes in the power and necessity of everyday families to lead the movement for climate justice.
Responsibilities :
Work with national and state teams to develop, write, implement, and evaluate issue organizing campaigns that build a strong base of active volunteers and leaders, resulting in local policy victories and formation of strong, creative partnerships.
Collaborate with the Government Affairs team and other departments to support and push federal advocacy efforts that reflect local/state campaigns and vice versa rooted in the voices of communities of color.
Work with National Chispa Director to develop and oversee the campaign budget.
Oversee the execution of Chispa’s Clean Buses for Healthy Niños campaign including supporting state-level work, overseeing federal strategy, ensuring cross-departmental collaboration to advance campaign goals, and tracking campaign progress to date.
Seek out and identify issue-based opportunities and make recommendations for Chispa engagement at the state and national levels on policy.
Work closely with the Chispa Digital Campaigns Manager and Chispa Communications Director to develop issue-based campaign materials and tools.
Work with Chispa Organizing Director to ensure that organizing is centered in campaign development. Collaborate on addressing campaign specific training needs to Chispa staff and volunteers.
Develop strong and transformational relationships with partner organizations, coalitions, and other stakeholders to help advance shared goals around electric school buses and other issues as needed including supporting the management of the Electric School Bus coalition.
Ensure that the stories, voices, and vision of our grassroots base, particularly communities of color and young people, are central to the campaign’s theory of change, process, and outcomes and are seen as agents of change at the local and federal levels.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience : Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in issue, labor, and/or community organizing campaigns with Latinx communities, low-income families, and/or people of color. Familiarity with digital and communications strategies and tactics as well as research experience and how they amplify and strengthen community organizing and issue campaigns.
Skills : Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and implement, monitor, and evaluate program and campaign plans. Ability to represent Chispa to a variety of audiences and through a variety of mediums. Fluency in Office Suite. Familiarity with project management. Experience and commitment to measuring and tracking progress and outcomes. Work well in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task without sacrificing the quality of work. Reliable, consistent, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required. Familiarity with the IRS rules regarding 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PACs preferred but not required.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about differences, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. A complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Proven track record of successfully working across lines of race, immigration status, ethnicity, language, class, gender, and other identities and experiences.
Conditions : Ability and willingness to travel once or twice a month (currently paused due to COVID-19). The location of this position is flexible. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa Campaigns Manager” in the subject line by December 9, 2020. No phone calls, please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Nov 19, 2020
Full time
Title: Chispa National Campaign Manager
Department: Community & Civic Engagement
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chispa National Director
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level : D
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $68,000 - $83,000
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
Our over 2 million members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country.
In 2014, LCV launched Chispa (“chispa” translates to “spark” in English), a program that relies on community organizing to build the voice and power of Latino families to influence the environmental policies and decisions that affect their lives. Through our programs in five states, our members have taken leadership in the fights to keep rooftop solar affordable and accessible and convert dirty diesel school buses to clean electric fleets, developed Latinx and other people of color policymakers as champions on environmental issues, demonstrated to Spanish-language media that the environment is a priority issue for Latinx families, and built strong relationships with social justice and environmental groups alike.
LCV is hiring for a Chispa National Campaign Manager, a new position in the Chispa program, who will ensure that our issue campaigns and the teams who run them in their communities have the research, tools, and relationships needed to win meaningful policy change. We are looking for someone who combines the curiosity and attention to detail of a researcher, is a strategic thinker who is constantly scheming new opportunities and angles for communities to persuade policymakers, and believes in the power and necessity of everyday families to lead the movement for climate justice.
Responsibilities :
Work with national and state teams to develop, write, implement, and evaluate issue organizing campaigns that build a strong base of active volunteers and leaders, resulting in local policy victories and formation of strong, creative partnerships.
Collaborate with the Government Affairs team and other departments to support and push federal advocacy efforts that reflect local/state campaigns and vice versa rooted in the voices of communities of color.
Work with National Chispa Director to develop and oversee the campaign budget.
Oversee the execution of Chispa’s Clean Buses for Healthy Niños campaign including supporting state-level work, overseeing federal strategy, ensuring cross-departmental collaboration to advance campaign goals, and tracking campaign progress to date.
Seek out and identify issue-based opportunities and make recommendations for Chispa engagement at the state and national levels on policy.
Work closely with the Chispa Digital Campaigns Manager and Chispa Communications Director to develop issue-based campaign materials and tools.
Work with Chispa Organizing Director to ensure that organizing is centered in campaign development. Collaborate on addressing campaign specific training needs to Chispa staff and volunteers.
Develop strong and transformational relationships with partner organizations, coalitions, and other stakeholders to help advance shared goals around electric school buses and other issues as needed including supporting the management of the Electric School Bus coalition.
Ensure that the stories, voices, and vision of our grassroots base, particularly communities of color and young people, are central to the campaign’s theory of change, process, and outcomes and are seen as agents of change at the local and federal levels.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience : Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in issue, labor, and/or community organizing campaigns with Latinx communities, low-income families, and/or people of color. Familiarity with digital and communications strategies and tactics as well as research experience and how they amplify and strengthen community organizing and issue campaigns.
Skills : Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and implement, monitor, and evaluate program and campaign plans. Ability to represent Chispa to a variety of audiences and through a variety of mediums. Fluency in Office Suite. Familiarity with project management. Experience and commitment to measuring and tracking progress and outcomes. Work well in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task without sacrificing the quality of work. Reliable, consistent, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required. Familiarity with the IRS rules regarding 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PACs preferred but not required.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about differences, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. A complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Proven track record of successfully working across lines of race, immigration status, ethnicity, language, class, gender, and other identities and experiences.
Conditions : Ability and willingness to travel once or twice a month (currently paused due to COVID-19). The location of this position is flexible. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa Campaigns Manager” in the subject line by December 9, 2020. No phone calls, please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Position Announcement America Votes — Nevada State Director
America Votes works with over 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American’s right to vote.
Since 2003, America Votes has been the common link between many of the largest and most influential issue and membership organizations in the country, serving as the coordination hub of the progressive community. America Votes’ work has brought together a wide range of causes and built a unified coalition that has transformed how the progressive community works. Together, they have engaged communities across the country to take action on critical issues – from fighting for working families, to advancing women’s healthcare, to protecting the environment, and more – and mobilized millions of voters to turn out on Election Day.
America Votes works year-round nationally and in more than 20 key states, acting as a permanent campaign to continually advance progressive causes. America Votes provides a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states.
America Votes also works to improve election systems and fight back against efforts to suppress voters, taking the lead throughout their state network to coordinate and execute advocacy campaigns with allies to reform elections and modernize the voting process.
America Votes is committed to developing long-term roadmaps and setting critical goals for states. With an eye on redistricting and the consequences of extreme conservative gerrymanders, these efforts are essential to building progressive power in the states, session-by-session and election-by- election.
America Votes and their partner organizations are at the heart of the progressive movement’s effort to win elections. In 2020, the America Votes coalition deployed their largest-ever voter engagement and mobilization effort which targeted millions of voters in key states.
Position Overview
America Votes is seeking a talented leader with a record of success in coalition building and electoral and issue campaigns to serve as the Nevada State Director.
The State Director is responsible for leading and supporting local, state, and national America Votes partner organizations in the development and execution of coordinated plans to advance progressive change in Nevada.
The State Director will grow the state coalition and coordinate strategies between state and national partners to advance progressive policies, win elections and maximize the priorities, resources, and effectiveness of all partners.
The State Director will take a strategic and comprehensive approach to coalition management, planning, and decision making, and have the ability to lead through periods of political transition and membership expansion. The State Director will recognize and capitalize on opportunities while staying focused on long-term strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate will have superb interpersonal skills, the ability to forge strong relationships with multiple stakeholders, and a commitment to fostering trust and respect with partner organizations.
Location and Reporting Structure
This position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Nevada State Director reports to the National Field Director of America Votes.
Key Responsibilities
Coalition Leadership: Work with America Votes partner organizations and stakeholders to design efficient and effective statewide and ballot-level electoral and voter education plans based on long-term priorities. Evaluate and report on stakeholder’s partner program outcomes and monitor progress toward goals. Work with America Votes’ national development team to identify in-state funding opportunities to support America Votes’ operations and partner-led programs.
Staff Management : Manage state staff of America Votes, including development of work plans, professional development, and ongoing supervision and support. Implement America Votes organizational goals and manage staff toward delivering on the shared goals of the organization.
Coalition Management: Convene individual coalition partners and the collective table on a regular basis and facilitate discussions, decision making, and other critical work. Assist local organizations in identifying resources to build capacity and improve performance, shared strategy, and organization-specific campaign plans. Ensure the security, development, and appropriate usage of the voter file. Implement systems for ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of strategies. Work directly with national staff and partners to ensure smooth communication with state operations. Explore strategic opportunities to expand coalition membership, partnerships, and collaborations with community stakeholders. Facilitate a collaborative and productive state coalition environment that advances racial equity goals.
Equity and Inclusion : Facilitate ongoing conversations and collective steps toward greater clarity and measurable action toward equity in the work of the coalition and partner members.
Advance Election Modernization: Develop and implement ongoing programs and legislative advocacy related to election modernization in collaboration with voting rights organizations and advocates.
Additional duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
Required
Electoral and advocacy campaign experience and outstanding organizing skills.
Expertise in electoral field program management, including the ability to write, evaluate, and execute winning campaign plans with a strong field component.
Ability to successfully manage a coalition in a thoughtful, strategic, and inclusive manner.
Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in electoral, campaign, or organizing settings.
Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent political judgement and discretion.
Strong staff management skills, including the ability to foster a culture of collaboration, support, mentoring, and consistent feedback.
Ability to negotiate, build consensus, resolve conflicts, and strategically disagree.
Ability to gain respect and trust of progressive stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Excellent writing and presentation skills.
Ability to understand and synthesize data, using it to inform strategy and problem solve.
Willingness to work long and irregular hours and to travel as needed.
Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in Google Suite tools or MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred
Experience working with independent expenditure campaigns and VAN.
Knowledge or background in Nevada politics, organizations, and the Nevada legislature.
Experience with digital programs, new voter contact technologies, and program testing.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience, $80,000 - $88,000. Benefits include health, dental, vision and 401(k).
To Apply
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume online at https://grossmansolutions.com/jobs/. The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes’ work on advancing racial equity.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law .
Nov 12, 2020
Full time
Position Announcement America Votes — Nevada State Director
America Votes works with over 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American’s right to vote.
Since 2003, America Votes has been the common link between many of the largest and most influential issue and membership organizations in the country, serving as the coordination hub of the progressive community. America Votes’ work has brought together a wide range of causes and built a unified coalition that has transformed how the progressive community works. Together, they have engaged communities across the country to take action on critical issues – from fighting for working families, to advancing women’s healthcare, to protecting the environment, and more – and mobilized millions of voters to turn out on Election Day.
America Votes works year-round nationally and in more than 20 key states, acting as a permanent campaign to continually advance progressive causes. America Votes provides a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states.
America Votes also works to improve election systems and fight back against efforts to suppress voters, taking the lead throughout their state network to coordinate and execute advocacy campaigns with allies to reform elections and modernize the voting process.
America Votes is committed to developing long-term roadmaps and setting critical goals for states. With an eye on redistricting and the consequences of extreme conservative gerrymanders, these efforts are essential to building progressive power in the states, session-by-session and election-by- election.
America Votes and their partner organizations are at the heart of the progressive movement’s effort to win elections. In 2020, the America Votes coalition deployed their largest-ever voter engagement and mobilization effort which targeted millions of voters in key states.
Position Overview
America Votes is seeking a talented leader with a record of success in coalition building and electoral and issue campaigns to serve as the Nevada State Director.
The State Director is responsible for leading and supporting local, state, and national America Votes partner organizations in the development and execution of coordinated plans to advance progressive change in Nevada.
The State Director will grow the state coalition and coordinate strategies between state and national partners to advance progressive policies, win elections and maximize the priorities, resources, and effectiveness of all partners.
The State Director will take a strategic and comprehensive approach to coalition management, planning, and decision making, and have the ability to lead through periods of political transition and membership expansion. The State Director will recognize and capitalize on opportunities while staying focused on long-term strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate will have superb interpersonal skills, the ability to forge strong relationships with multiple stakeholders, and a commitment to fostering trust and respect with partner organizations.
Location and Reporting Structure
This position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Nevada State Director reports to the National Field Director of America Votes.
Key Responsibilities
Coalition Leadership: Work with America Votes partner organizations and stakeholders to design efficient and effective statewide and ballot-level electoral and voter education plans based on long-term priorities. Evaluate and report on stakeholder’s partner program outcomes and monitor progress toward goals. Work with America Votes’ national development team to identify in-state funding opportunities to support America Votes’ operations and partner-led programs.
Staff Management : Manage state staff of America Votes, including development of work plans, professional development, and ongoing supervision and support. Implement America Votes organizational goals and manage staff toward delivering on the shared goals of the organization.
Coalition Management: Convene individual coalition partners and the collective table on a regular basis and facilitate discussions, decision making, and other critical work. Assist local organizations in identifying resources to build capacity and improve performance, shared strategy, and organization-specific campaign plans. Ensure the security, development, and appropriate usage of the voter file. Implement systems for ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of strategies. Work directly with national staff and partners to ensure smooth communication with state operations. Explore strategic opportunities to expand coalition membership, partnerships, and collaborations with community stakeholders. Facilitate a collaborative and productive state coalition environment that advances racial equity goals.
Equity and Inclusion : Facilitate ongoing conversations and collective steps toward greater clarity and measurable action toward equity in the work of the coalition and partner members.
Advance Election Modernization: Develop and implement ongoing programs and legislative advocacy related to election modernization in collaboration with voting rights organizations and advocates.
Additional duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
Required
Electoral and advocacy campaign experience and outstanding organizing skills.
Expertise in electoral field program management, including the ability to write, evaluate, and execute winning campaign plans with a strong field component.
Ability to successfully manage a coalition in a thoughtful, strategic, and inclusive manner.
Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in electoral, campaign, or organizing settings.
Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent political judgement and discretion.
Strong staff management skills, including the ability to foster a culture of collaboration, support, mentoring, and consistent feedback.
Ability to negotiate, build consensus, resolve conflicts, and strategically disagree.
Ability to gain respect and trust of progressive stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Excellent writing and presentation skills.
Ability to understand and synthesize data, using it to inform strategy and problem solve.
Willingness to work long and irregular hours and to travel as needed.
Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in Google Suite tools or MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred
Experience working with independent expenditure campaigns and VAN.
Knowledge or background in Nevada politics, organizations, and the Nevada legislature.
Experience with digital programs, new voter contact technologies, and program testing.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience, $80,000 - $88,000. Benefits include health, dental, vision and 401(k).
To Apply
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume online at https://grossmansolutions.com/jobs/. The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes’ work on advancing racial equity.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law .
RepresentUs is hiring one or more individuals to serve as legislative managers on our state team. This is a full-time position, with an initial focus on passing vote by mail expansion via state legislatures in multiple states throughout the country. The Manager will focus on a portfolio of 3 to 5 state lobbying efforts to advance priority legislation, while working with contract lobbyists and coalition partners in each state.
The ideal candidate has experience working in or with legislative bodies (state or federal) and experience working with a team to advance legislation and pass bills into law. An understanding of existing vote by mail laws throughout the country is highly desirable. A Juris Doctorate degree is a plus. Passion for RepresentUs’ mission to make America work for everyone, not just the powerful and well-connected, is essential. Commitment to working beyond partisanship is required, and past experience working with bipartisan or cross-partisan coalitions is preferred.
The Manager is responsible for
Assisting in recruitment and supervision of in-state lobbyists;
Guiding the movement of relevant legislation in target states, including soliciting regular updates from contract lobbyists; developing and proposing next steps in moving legislation; and executing the next steps in each state;
Working with the team's counsel, research analysts, and others to identify legislative timelines, procedures, bill path, and any other relevant protocols or procedures to allow the team to successfully lobby each targeted state legislature;
Drafting materials and reports for RepresentUs staff, as well as external audiences;
Monitoring movement of relevant legislation in non-target states and flagging issues for the broader team;
Participating in coalitions with state partner organizations and allies to advance shared objectives; and
Maintaining the schedule, relevant notes, and record of activities within each state.
Skills and Experience
State Legislative Manager: 2 to 4 years of experience or equivalent education; Senior State Legislative Manager: minimum 5 years of experience or equivalent education.
Experience working in or with legislative bodies (state or federal).
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meeting frequent deadlines. Detail oriented with an excellent work ethic.
Goal-oriented with an ability to keep an eye on the big picture while executing the day-to-day work.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
Demonstrated experience managing partnerships and relationships at the state and local level, especially those with elected officials, lobbyists, and other stakeholders.
Ability to travel on behalf of the organization as needed.
This is a remote position and candidates must have consistent access to reliable internet and phone.
Compensation and Benefits
We are committed to bringing in top talent from all sectors. Accordingly, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, including health (Harvard Pilgrim HMO or UnitedHealthcare PPO network) and dental insurance (Delta Dental), both with family/spouse/domestic partner options, retirement benefits, a health reimbursement account, a dependent care account, disability insurance, a wellness benefit, a $1,500 annual professional development stipend, and four weeks paid vacation, plus personal and sick time.
The annual salary range for the State Legislative Manager is $45,000-$65,000, dependent on location and experience. The annual salary range for the Senior State Legislative Manager is $70,000-$100,000, dependent on location and experience.
Both positions are permanently remote.
To Apply Please provide a resume and cover letter. No phone calls, please. About RepresentUs RepresentUs is the nation's leading right-left anti-corruption organization. We bring together conservatives, progressives, and everyone in between to secure crucial victories that fix America’s broken political system.
RepresentUs is a carefully curated mix of seasoned political campaigners, policy wonks, advertising experts, designers, and engineers. We’re not a startup, but we’ve got startup DNA: we’re nimble, constantly learning and iterating, and we push ourselves to push the envelope—to ignore “industry standards” and set a new standard.
We are an inclusive organization that welcomes and celebrates perspectives from all races and ethnicities, genders and identities, political and ideological affiliations, and experiences. We want everyone to feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
We believe our political system should reflect the varied voices of our nation, and so should our team. That’s why we’re an Equal Opportunity Employer; people of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Oct 26, 2020
Full time
RepresentUs is hiring one or more individuals to serve as legislative managers on our state team. This is a full-time position, with an initial focus on passing vote by mail expansion via state legislatures in multiple states throughout the country. The Manager will focus on a portfolio of 3 to 5 state lobbying efforts to advance priority legislation, while working with contract lobbyists and coalition partners in each state.
The ideal candidate has experience working in or with legislative bodies (state or federal) and experience working with a team to advance legislation and pass bills into law. An understanding of existing vote by mail laws throughout the country is highly desirable. A Juris Doctorate degree is a plus. Passion for RepresentUs’ mission to make America work for everyone, not just the powerful and well-connected, is essential. Commitment to working beyond partisanship is required, and past experience working with bipartisan or cross-partisan coalitions is preferred.
The Manager is responsible for
Assisting in recruitment and supervision of in-state lobbyists;
Guiding the movement of relevant legislation in target states, including soliciting regular updates from contract lobbyists; developing and proposing next steps in moving legislation; and executing the next steps in each state;
Working with the team's counsel, research analysts, and others to identify legislative timelines, procedures, bill path, and any other relevant protocols or procedures to allow the team to successfully lobby each targeted state legislature;
Drafting materials and reports for RepresentUs staff, as well as external audiences;
Monitoring movement of relevant legislation in non-target states and flagging issues for the broader team;
Participating in coalitions with state partner organizations and allies to advance shared objectives; and
Maintaining the schedule, relevant notes, and record of activities within each state.
Skills and Experience
State Legislative Manager: 2 to 4 years of experience or equivalent education; Senior State Legislative Manager: minimum 5 years of experience or equivalent education.
Experience working in or with legislative bodies (state or federal).
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meeting frequent deadlines. Detail oriented with an excellent work ethic.
Goal-oriented with an ability to keep an eye on the big picture while executing the day-to-day work.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
Demonstrated experience managing partnerships and relationships at the state and local level, especially those with elected officials, lobbyists, and other stakeholders.
Ability to travel on behalf of the organization as needed.
This is a remote position and candidates must have consistent access to reliable internet and phone.
Compensation and Benefits
We are committed to bringing in top talent from all sectors. Accordingly, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, including health (Harvard Pilgrim HMO or UnitedHealthcare PPO network) and dental insurance (Delta Dental), both with family/spouse/domestic partner options, retirement benefits, a health reimbursement account, a dependent care account, disability insurance, a wellness benefit, a $1,500 annual professional development stipend, and four weeks paid vacation, plus personal and sick time.
The annual salary range for the State Legislative Manager is $45,000-$65,000, dependent on location and experience. The annual salary range for the Senior State Legislative Manager is $70,000-$100,000, dependent on location and experience.
Both positions are permanently remote.
To Apply Please provide a resume and cover letter. No phone calls, please. About RepresentUs RepresentUs is the nation's leading right-left anti-corruption organization. We bring together conservatives, progressives, and everyone in between to secure crucial victories that fix America’s broken political system.
RepresentUs is a carefully curated mix of seasoned political campaigners, policy wonks, advertising experts, designers, and engineers. We’re not a startup, but we’ve got startup DNA: we’re nimble, constantly learning and iterating, and we push ourselves to push the envelope—to ignore “industry standards” and set a new standard.
We are an inclusive organization that welcomes and celebrates perspectives from all races and ethnicities, genders and identities, political and ideological affiliations, and experiences. We want everyone to feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
We believe our political system should reflect the varied voices of our nation, and so should our team. That’s why we’re an Equal Opportunity Employer; people of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
WildEarth Guardians
Rio Grande Basin (Colorado/New Mexico)
Are you a Guardian for Living Rivers?
WildEarth Guardians seeks a full-time Rio Grande Campaigner in our Wild Rivers Program to play a leading role in our efforts in Colorado and New Mexico to protect and restore a living Rio Grande. The Campaigner is a policy advocate and organizer who will build a movement that pushes federal and state agencies to rethink management of the Rio Grande and ensure climate resilience for both people and the environment. The Campaigner will work primarily in the Rio Grande basin in Colorado and New Mexico.
ABOUT WILDEARTH GUARDIANS
WildEarth Guardians (Guardians) is a west-wide nonprofit environmental advocacy organization headquartered in Santa Fe, NM with offices in Denver, CO, Missoula, MT, Boise, ID, Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, and Tucson, AZ. With a 30-year history of bold environmental action, we wage innovative legal, political, and grassroots campaigns to protect and restore wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and community health in the American West.
The Wild Rivers Program advocates for living rivers across the American West. With a focus on the Rio Grande, Colorado and Willamette River basins as key geographies, we work to safeguard clean water, revive dynamic flows, reform western water policy, protect imperiled fish, wildlife and plants, and restore healthy and sustainable aquatic and riparian ecosystems to support all life.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Rio Grande Campaigner works closely with the Wild Rivers Program Director to rethink the water management and policy of the past and move toward a new future of Living Rivers. The Campaigner’s work is centered on the Living Rio Campaign with the goal of protecting and restoring dynamic flows in the iconic Rio Grande from source to sea and ensuring the river has a right to its own water. The Campaigner will implement legal and policy tactics to restore flows to the river, including strategies set forth in Guardians’ report Rio Grande: Rethinking Rivers in the 21st Century . A key responsibility of the Campaigner is to develop allies, build grassroots support, engage with Pueblos and other communities and mobilize voices for a Living Rio. The position is supervised by the Wild Rivers Program Director.
Principal Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Wild Rivers Program Director to prioritize, develop, and refine strategies to achieve the goals and vision of the Living Rio Campaign.
In an effort to reform existing water law, management, and policy in the Rio Grande basin, coordinate and organize support for living rivers policies. Activities include providing testimony, creating education and outreach materials, and supporting interaction with Tribal leadership, members of the New Mexico legislature and administration, and members of Congress.
Form strategic relationships with new allies and expand recruitment and engagement of existing supporters regionally and nationally on Rio Grande and western water policy issues to increase our mutual power.
Build and maintain relationships with Rio Grande basin stakeholders working together to achieve our goals. This includes playing a leadership role in coalitions through regular (in-person), phone, and electronic communication.
Communicate our work to the public and the media—using visual, written and oral presentation skills—ensuring that messages around living rivers become the dominant frame for water management discussions.
Knowledge and Skills:
Passion for protecting and restoring rivers of the American West.
Strong relational skills (including ability to connect with and build coalitions with diverse stakeholders) and knowledge and understanding of communities and cultures in the Rio Grande basin.
Creative, self-starter with proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Commitment to community organizing and ability to work constructively with grassroots partners, including commitment to social change through building the capacity and power of Black, Indigenous, people of color and low-income people to change their communities and to participate directly in changing public policies.
Strong moral compass and ability to stand against the tide.
Strong organizational skills and an ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with a full workload where it is necessary to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
Integrity, kindness, sense of humor, and a healthy sense of outrage.
Additional preferred skills include, but are not limited to:
Three or more years of campaigning or grassroots organizing experience with demonstrated results.
Education and/or experience working with and empowering communities in the Rio Grande Basin or other similar communities in the Southwest.
Knowledge of and experience with regional, state and basin-wide environmental policy and politics (water and river policy a bonus).
Strong written and verbal communication, with mastery of social media platforms.
Bilingual (Spanish and/or Native Languages).
Compensation and Benefits :
WildEarth Guardians offers a friendly and flexible, team-based environment with an excellent benefits package. You have flexibility to select benefits based on your personal preferences, your family situation, and/or your financial objectives. Benefits include full health, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% match, paid and un-paid health and family leave, a sabbatical policy, sick leave, three weeks paid vacation to start, and ten holidays including your birthday. Salary is negotiable based on experience.
TO APPLY
Please apply for the Rio Grande Campaigner position by providing a cover letter, resume, and three references through the web portal at https://wildearthguardians.org/about-us/careers/rio-grande-campaigner/ . Cover letters should communicate the applicant’s heartfelt commitment to protect and restore the wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and health of the American West. Applicants are encouraged to tell us who they are as human beings, why they care about this work, and why they are interested in this position.
Please submit applications by October 31, 2020.
No telephone calls, please. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
WildEarth Guardians is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We encourage applications from persons of color, women and LGBTQ+ candidates.
Oct 06, 2020
Full time
Are you a Guardian for Living Rivers?
WildEarth Guardians seeks a full-time Rio Grande Campaigner in our Wild Rivers Program to play a leading role in our efforts in Colorado and New Mexico to protect and restore a living Rio Grande. The Campaigner is a policy advocate and organizer who will build a movement that pushes federal and state agencies to rethink management of the Rio Grande and ensure climate resilience for both people and the environment. The Campaigner will work primarily in the Rio Grande basin in Colorado and New Mexico.
ABOUT WILDEARTH GUARDIANS
WildEarth Guardians (Guardians) is a west-wide nonprofit environmental advocacy organization headquartered in Santa Fe, NM with offices in Denver, CO, Missoula, MT, Boise, ID, Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, and Tucson, AZ. With a 30-year history of bold environmental action, we wage innovative legal, political, and grassroots campaigns to protect and restore wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and community health in the American West.
The Wild Rivers Program advocates for living rivers across the American West. With a focus on the Rio Grande, Colorado and Willamette River basins as key geographies, we work to safeguard clean water, revive dynamic flows, reform western water policy, protect imperiled fish, wildlife and plants, and restore healthy and sustainable aquatic and riparian ecosystems to support all life.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Rio Grande Campaigner works closely with the Wild Rivers Program Director to rethink the water management and policy of the past and move toward a new future of Living Rivers. The Campaigner’s work is centered on the Living Rio Campaign with the goal of protecting and restoring dynamic flows in the iconic Rio Grande from source to sea and ensuring the river has a right to its own water. The Campaigner will implement legal and policy tactics to restore flows to the river, including strategies set forth in Guardians’ report Rio Grande: Rethinking Rivers in the 21st Century . A key responsibility of the Campaigner is to develop allies, build grassroots support, engage with Pueblos and other communities and mobilize voices for a Living Rio. The position is supervised by the Wild Rivers Program Director.
Principal Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Wild Rivers Program Director to prioritize, develop, and refine strategies to achieve the goals and vision of the Living Rio Campaign.
In an effort to reform existing water law, management, and policy in the Rio Grande basin, coordinate and organize support for living rivers policies. Activities include providing testimony, creating education and outreach materials, and supporting interaction with Tribal leadership, members of the New Mexico legislature and administration, and members of Congress.
Form strategic relationships with new allies and expand recruitment and engagement of existing supporters regionally and nationally on Rio Grande and western water policy issues to increase our mutual power.
Build and maintain relationships with Rio Grande basin stakeholders working together to achieve our goals. This includes playing a leadership role in coalitions through regular (in-person), phone, and electronic communication.
Communicate our work to the public and the media—using visual, written and oral presentation skills—ensuring that messages around living rivers become the dominant frame for water management discussions.
Knowledge and Skills:
Passion for protecting and restoring rivers of the American West.
Strong relational skills (including ability to connect with and build coalitions with diverse stakeholders) and knowledge and understanding of communities and cultures in the Rio Grande basin.
Creative, self-starter with proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Commitment to community organizing and ability to work constructively with grassroots partners, including commitment to social change through building the capacity and power of Black, Indigenous, people of color and low-income people to change their communities and to participate directly in changing public policies.
Strong moral compass and ability to stand against the tide.
Strong organizational skills and an ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with a full workload where it is necessary to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
Integrity, kindness, sense of humor, and a healthy sense of outrage.
Additional preferred skills include, but are not limited to:
Three or more years of campaigning or grassroots organizing experience with demonstrated results.
Education and/or experience working with and empowering communities in the Rio Grande Basin or other similar communities in the Southwest.
Knowledge of and experience with regional, state and basin-wide environmental policy and politics (water and river policy a bonus).
Strong written and verbal communication, with mastery of social media platforms.
Bilingual (Spanish and/or Native Languages).
Compensation and Benefits :
WildEarth Guardians offers a friendly and flexible, team-based environment with an excellent benefits package. You have flexibility to select benefits based on your personal preferences, your family situation, and/or your financial objectives. Benefits include full health, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% match, paid and un-paid health and family leave, a sabbatical policy, sick leave, three weeks paid vacation to start, and ten holidays including your birthday. Salary is negotiable based on experience.
TO APPLY
Please apply for the Rio Grande Campaigner position by providing a cover letter, resume, and three references through the web portal at https://wildearthguardians.org/about-us/careers/rio-grande-campaigner/ . Cover letters should communicate the applicant’s heartfelt commitment to protect and restore the wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and health of the American West. Applicants are encouraged to tell us who they are as human beings, why they care about this work, and why they are interested in this position.
Please submit applications by October 31, 2020.
No telephone calls, please. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
WildEarth Guardians is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We encourage applications from persons of color, women and LGBTQ+ candidates.
The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for a Community Engagement Coordinator to join an excellent team build strong relationships with Oregon communities and work to advance agency operations.
This position falls under the Classification Operations & Policy Analyst 2.
WHAT YOU WILL DO!
As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will develop, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate InCK Model community engagement (with internal and community-based programs) and activities which promote, establish, support and institutionalize a focus on integrating equity in processes as well as outcomes to eliminate racial and ethnic inequities in health and health care services in communities facing most inequities in Oregon, including Tribes.
Oregon’s InCK Model is a priority, federal-state collaborative focused on improving child and youth health outcomes in a five-county target region with a total budget of up to $17 million dollars over seven years. Funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), the work of the InCK Model aligns with Oregon’s 1115 waiver, Oregon Health Policy Board priorities, CCO 2.0 priorities, the state’s Early Learning Strategic Plan, and the goals of the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet. The InCK Model employs a strong focus on embedding health equity and advancing integrated, family-centered care coordination across physical health, behavioral health and health-related social services. Oregon’s InCK Model goals are to reduce out-of-home placements for children, support family resilience, reduce unnecessary health care costs, and eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in children’s health and health care services.
In this role, your responsibilities will include: (1) Leading, planning and coordinating policy analysis relating to community engagement models and activities which promote, establish, support and institutionalize a focus on health equity and the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in children’s health and health services; (2) Organizing outreach efforts and communication with culturally-specific community based organizations with emphasis on the five-county InCK Model region, in coordination with the InCK Model Team, InCK Lead Organization (subawardee) and other internal OHA divisions/units/teams; (3) Facilitating and supporting partnership between racial and ethnic communities, including Tribes, that are most impacted by health inequities and OEI/OHA/Oregon’s InCK Model in critical public policy and program development; and (4) Facilitating and supporting diverse representation on committees, councils and stakeholder groups related to children’s health and the InCK Model.
Additionally, you will be a member of the cross-office and cross-agency InCK Model Team to help develop programs that effectively address racial and ethnic inequities in health for communities facing the most inequities, including Tribes.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
(a) Five (5) years of professional-level experience involving community engagement. OR (b) A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related field; AND Two (2) years of professional-level experience involving community engagement. OR (c) A Master’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related field; AND One (1) year of professional-level experience involving community engagement. OR (d) A Doctor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related field.
Working knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare programs and children’s health systems and health care delivery.
Proficient bilingual oral and written language skills.
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Human Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Administration or Communications preferred, with coursework and training in social justice, dismantling institutional privilege, social determinants of health and equity, community organizing, Language Access, universal access and the ADA, and policy advocacy.
Extensive experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs and policies that promote equity and inclusion and reduce racial and ethnic disparities.
Demonstrated experience engaging and working with culturally diverse communities and leaders, diverse internal and external teams, and stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance to state and community-based programs on strategies and initiatives that promote equity and reduce racial and ethnic disparities.
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
Demonstrated experience engaging and working effectively with culturally diverse communities, including existing effective relationships with diverse community leaders throughout Oregon including Tribes.
Experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating policies and programs that promote equity and reduce racial and ethnic disparities.
Experience preparing and delivering speeches before specialized audiences and the general public, and to handle sensitive inquiries from and contact with officials and general public.
Knowledge and experience around facilitating language access supports as well as public modifications and accommodations to ensure equitable engagement among diverse community groups.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans . If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.
Sep 11, 2020
Full time
The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for a Community Engagement Coordinator to join an excellent team build strong relationships with Oregon communities and work to advance agency operations.
This position falls under the Classification Operations & Policy Analyst 2.
WHAT YOU WILL DO!
As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will develop, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate InCK Model community engagement (with internal and community-based programs) and activities which promote, establish, support and institutionalize a focus on integrating equity in processes as well as outcomes to eliminate racial and ethnic inequities in health and health care services in communities facing most inequities in Oregon, including Tribes.
Oregon’s InCK Model is a priority, federal-state collaborative focused on improving child and youth health outcomes in a five-county target region with a total budget of up to $17 million dollars over seven years. Funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), the work of the InCK Model aligns with Oregon’s 1115 waiver, Oregon Health Policy Board priorities, CCO 2.0 priorities, the state’s Early Learning Strategic Plan, and the goals of the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet. The InCK Model employs a strong focus on embedding health equity and advancing integrated, family-centered care coordination across physical health, behavioral health and health-related social services. Oregon’s InCK Model goals are to reduce out-of-home placements for children, support family resilience, reduce unnecessary health care costs, and eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in children’s health and health care services.
In this role, your responsibilities will include: (1) Leading, planning and coordinating policy analysis relating to community engagement models and activities which promote, establish, support and institutionalize a focus on health equity and the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in children’s health and health services; (2) Organizing outreach efforts and communication with culturally-specific community based organizations with emphasis on the five-county InCK Model region, in coordination with the InCK Model Team, InCK Lead Organization (subawardee) and other internal OHA divisions/units/teams; (3) Facilitating and supporting partnership between racial and ethnic communities, including Tribes, that are most impacted by health inequities and OEI/OHA/Oregon’s InCK Model in critical public policy and program development; and (4) Facilitating and supporting diverse representation on committees, councils and stakeholder groups related to children’s health and the InCK Model.
Additionally, you will be a member of the cross-office and cross-agency InCK Model Team to help develop programs that effectively address racial and ethnic inequities in health for communities facing the most inequities, including Tribes.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
(a) Five (5) years of professional-level experience involving community engagement. OR (b) A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related field; AND Two (2) years of professional-level experience involving community engagement. OR (c) A Master’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related field; AND One (1) year of professional-level experience involving community engagement. OR (d) A Doctor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related field.
Working knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare programs and children’s health systems and health care delivery.
Proficient bilingual oral and written language skills.
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Human Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Administration or Communications preferred, with coursework and training in social justice, dismantling institutional privilege, social determinants of health and equity, community organizing, Language Access, universal access and the ADA, and policy advocacy.
Extensive experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs and policies that promote equity and inclusion and reduce racial and ethnic disparities.
Demonstrated experience engaging and working with culturally diverse communities and leaders, diverse internal and external teams, and stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance to state and community-based programs on strategies and initiatives that promote equity and reduce racial and ethnic disparities.
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
Demonstrated experience engaging and working effectively with culturally diverse communities, including existing effective relationships with diverse community leaders throughout Oregon including Tribes.
Experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating policies and programs that promote equity and reduce racial and ethnic disparities.
Experience preparing and delivering speeches before specialized audiences and the general public, and to handle sensitive inquiries from and contact with officials and general public.
Knowledge and experience around facilitating language access supports as well as public modifications and accommodations to ensure equitable engagement among diverse community groups.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans . If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.
Reports to: Vice President, Early Childhood Policy
Staff reporting to this position: Research Assistant, Senior Policy Analyst
Department: Early Childhood Policy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress seeks a Director for the Early Childhood Policy team to help lead a team of individuals committed to making affordable, high-quality early care and education a reality for all families. Through research, action-oriented advocacy, and strategic communications, the Early Childhood Policy team is a leading voice on the need for significant reform and investments in child care and early education. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and management skills, attention to detail and organization, and a proven track record of managing multiple, complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively to set team goals, objectives, and work plans to advance early childhood policy and advocacy.
Maintain expertise in early childhood policy, including understanding federal and state policies related to child care, preschool, Head Start, and home visiting.
Oversee day-to-day management of staff and interns, including through recruiting and hiring processes, supporting professional growth and development, and conducting regular check-ins and performance appraisals.
Manage projects and work with staff to publish reports, issue briefs, columns, infographics, and other early childhood policy products, and assist in their development, production, and distribution.
Generate new ideas for products, data analysis, and advocacy tactics to achieve the team’s goals and objectives.
Drive a public-facing narrative on the need for bold investment and reform in child care, including through press outreach, to present a compelling case for change.
Work in coalition with national, state, and grassroots organizations on a federal advocacy agenda, including policy priorities for federal legislation.
Provide technical assistance to state, local, and federal legislators, staffers, and administrations to support the development and implementation of progressive early childhood policy.
Present early childhood policy ideas at public events such as conferences, public meetings, and webinars.
Assist with fundraising efforts, including cultivating prospective donors and foundation staff, developing concept papers and proposals, reporting grants, and budgeting.
Requirements and qualifications:
Master’s degree in public policy or a related field.
Minimum of eight years of professional experience.
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage various issues and projects, multitask, and prioritize.
Expertise in early childhood policy and advocacy as well as an ability to effectively communicate these issues to a broad audience.
Proven track record of effectively managing staff, resources, and budgets in a mission-driven organization.
Exceptional project management experience with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage quick-turnaround deliverables as well as long-term projects.
Excellent writing, research, and verbal communication skills.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to conduct and oversee both quantitative and qualitative research.
Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Sep 11, 2020
Full time
Reports to: Vice President, Early Childhood Policy
Staff reporting to this position: Research Assistant, Senior Policy Analyst
Department: Early Childhood Policy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress seeks a Director for the Early Childhood Policy team to help lead a team of individuals committed to making affordable, high-quality early care and education a reality for all families. Through research, action-oriented advocacy, and strategic communications, the Early Childhood Policy team is a leading voice on the need for significant reform and investments in child care and early education. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and management skills, attention to detail and organization, and a proven track record of managing multiple, complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively to set team goals, objectives, and work plans to advance early childhood policy and advocacy.
Maintain expertise in early childhood policy, including understanding federal and state policies related to child care, preschool, Head Start, and home visiting.
Oversee day-to-day management of staff and interns, including through recruiting and hiring processes, supporting professional growth and development, and conducting regular check-ins and performance appraisals.
Manage projects and work with staff to publish reports, issue briefs, columns, infographics, and other early childhood policy products, and assist in their development, production, and distribution.
Generate new ideas for products, data analysis, and advocacy tactics to achieve the team’s goals and objectives.
Drive a public-facing narrative on the need for bold investment and reform in child care, including through press outreach, to present a compelling case for change.
Work in coalition with national, state, and grassroots organizations on a federal advocacy agenda, including policy priorities for federal legislation.
Provide technical assistance to state, local, and federal legislators, staffers, and administrations to support the development and implementation of progressive early childhood policy.
Present early childhood policy ideas at public events such as conferences, public meetings, and webinars.
Assist with fundraising efforts, including cultivating prospective donors and foundation staff, developing concept papers and proposals, reporting grants, and budgeting.
Requirements and qualifications:
Master’s degree in public policy or a related field.
Minimum of eight years of professional experience.
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage various issues and projects, multitask, and prioritize.
Expertise in early childhood policy and advocacy as well as an ability to effectively communicate these issues to a broad audience.
Proven track record of effectively managing staff, resources, and budgets in a mission-driven organization.
Exceptional project management experience with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage quick-turnaround deliverables as well as long-term projects.
Excellent writing, research, and verbal communication skills.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to conduct and oversee both quantitative and qualitative research.
Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
NOAA Satellite & Information Service (NESDIS) International & Interagency Affairs Division (IIAD)
Silver Spring, MD
The NESDIS International & Interagency Affairs Division leads NESDIS efforts to facilitate access to Earth observation data and products (in situ and satellite) through international and interagency partnerships, coordinates global solutions to shared challenges in obtaining, processing and building capacity to exploit in situ and satellite data by representing NOAA and the United States in multilateral fora; provides insight into relevant national and international policy; and leads the international community in the adoption of responsible policies for satellite operation and data sharing.
DUTIES
As an International Relations Specialist, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:
Develop international and interagency policies and plans to implement NOAA/NESDIS key goals for effective partnerships in earth observing programs, and monitor and coordinate U.S. interagency activities involving environmental satellite and data policies.
Design strategies and lead efforts to negotiate agreements between NOAA and national civil space organizations as well as international/intergovernmental and interagency organizations.
Lead international science and technology cooperation for assigned regions/countries and international, interagency or intergovernmental organizations, overseeing the development and implementation of NESDIS cooperative activities including working with senior leadership to identify goals for cooperation, monitoring progress toward joint work programs, coordinating exchanges of data and information, and arranging visits and meetings.
Apply knowledge of U.S. and foreign national space, earth observations, and science and technology policy to prepare reports, briefing memos, and position papers, as well as to provide policy and staffing support to senior managers for meetings with partners.
Sep 08, 2020
Full time
The NESDIS International & Interagency Affairs Division leads NESDIS efforts to facilitate access to Earth observation data and products (in situ and satellite) through international and interagency partnerships, coordinates global solutions to shared challenges in obtaining, processing and building capacity to exploit in situ and satellite data by representing NOAA and the United States in multilateral fora; provides insight into relevant national and international policy; and leads the international community in the adoption of responsible policies for satellite operation and data sharing.
DUTIES
As an International Relations Specialist, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:
Develop international and interagency policies and plans to implement NOAA/NESDIS key goals for effective partnerships in earth observing programs, and monitor and coordinate U.S. interagency activities involving environmental satellite and data policies.
Design strategies and lead efforts to negotiate agreements between NOAA and national civil space organizations as well as international/intergovernmental and interagency organizations.
Lead international science and technology cooperation for assigned regions/countries and international, interagency or intergovernmental organizations, overseeing the development and implementation of NESDIS cooperative activities including working with senior leadership to identify goals for cooperation, monitoring progress toward joint work programs, coordinating exchanges of data and information, and arranging visits and meetings.
Apply knowledge of U.S. and foreign national space, earth observations, and science and technology policy to prepare reports, briefing memos, and position papers, as well as to provide policy and staffing support to senior managers for meetings with partners.
Sexual Assault Resource Agency
Charlottesville, VA
The Community Prevention Specialist serves on SARA’s Prevention Team. The Community Prevention Specialist assists with a range of prevention programming, including: (1) Leading the Restaurant Coalition, training restaurant staff, and managing our partnerships with restaurants implementing the On the Fly strategy to interrupt sexual harassment; and (2) Training high school students, teachers, and community organizations, conducting strengths and needs assessments, and establishing coalitions in our priority communities, which may include faith-based communities, neighborhoods, and incarcerated communities. We are looking for a candidate with a strong teamwork mentality. Desired skills include community networking and mobilization, cultural competency, administrative support, long-term planning, strategic thinking, training and teaching, ability to connect with both adult and adolescent learners, marketing to target audiences, and adaptability. This job requires a high level of professionalism, rigor, emotional literacy, and an ability to apply trauma-informed practices and health promotion principles. A background working in restaurants is a strong plus. Fluency in Spanish is extremely preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to prevention@saracville.org by September 20th, 2020.
Aug 31, 2020
Full time
The Community Prevention Specialist serves on SARA’s Prevention Team. The Community Prevention Specialist assists with a range of prevention programming, including: (1) Leading the Restaurant Coalition, training restaurant staff, and managing our partnerships with restaurants implementing the On the Fly strategy to interrupt sexual harassment; and (2) Training high school students, teachers, and community organizations, conducting strengths and needs assessments, and establishing coalitions in our priority communities, which may include faith-based communities, neighborhoods, and incarcerated communities. We are looking for a candidate with a strong teamwork mentality. Desired skills include community networking and mobilization, cultural competency, administrative support, long-term planning, strategic thinking, training and teaching, ability to connect with both adult and adolescent learners, marketing to target audiences, and adaptability. This job requires a high level of professionalism, rigor, emotional literacy, and an ability to apply trauma-informed practices and health promotion principles. A background working in restaurants is a strong plus. Fluency in Spanish is extremely preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to prevention@saracville.org by September 20th, 2020.
Reports to: Vice President, Early Childhood Policy
Staff reporting to this position: Research Assistant, Senior Policy Analyst
Department: Early Childhood Policy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress seeks a Director for the Early Childhood Policy team to help lead a team of individuals committed to making affordable, high-quality early care and education a reality for all families. Through research, action-oriented advocacy, and strategic communications, the Early Childhood Policy team is a leading voice on the need for significant reform and investments in child care and early education. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and management skills, attention to detail and organization, and a proven track record of managing multiple, complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively to set team goals, objectives, and work plans to advance early childhood policy and advocacy.
Maintain expertise in early childhood policy, including understanding federal and state policies related to child care, preschool, Head Start, and home visiting.
Oversee day-to-day management of staff and interns, including through recruiting and hiring processes, supporting professional growth and development, and conducting regular check-ins and performance appraisals.
Manage projects and work with staff to publish reports, issue briefs, columns, infographics, and other early childhood policy products, and assist in their development, production, and distribution.
Generate new ideas for products, data analysis, and advocacy tactics to achieve the team’s goals and objectives.
Drive a public-facing narrative on the need for bold investment and reform in child care, including through press outreach, to present a compelling case for change.
Work in coalition with national, state, and grassroots organizations on a federal advocacy agenda, including policy priorities for federal legislation.
Provide technical assistance to state, local, and federal legislators, staffers, and administrations to support the development and implementation of progressive early childhood policy.
Present early childhood policy ideas at public events such as conferences, public meetings, and webinars.
Assist with fundraising efforts, including cultivating prospective donors and foundation staff, developing concept papers and proposals, reporting grants, and budgeting.
Requirements and qualifications:
Master’s degree in public policy or a related field.
Minimum of eight years of professional experience.
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage various issues and projects, multitask, and prioritize.
Expertise in early childhood policy and advocacy as well as an ability to effectively communicate these issues to a broad audience.
Proven track record of effectively managing staff, resources, and budgets in a mission-driven organization.
Exceptional project management experience with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage quick-turnaround deliverables as well as long-term projects.
Excellent writing, research, and verbal communication skills.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to conduct and oversee both quantitative and qualitative research.
Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Aug 21, 2020
Full time
Reports to: Vice President, Early Childhood Policy
Staff reporting to this position: Research Assistant, Senior Policy Analyst
Department: Early Childhood Policy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress seeks a Director for the Early Childhood Policy team to help lead a team of individuals committed to making affordable, high-quality early care and education a reality for all families. Through research, action-oriented advocacy, and strategic communications, the Early Childhood Policy team is a leading voice on the need for significant reform and investments in child care and early education. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and management skills, attention to detail and organization, and a proven track record of managing multiple, complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively to set team goals, objectives, and work plans to advance early childhood policy and advocacy.
Maintain expertise in early childhood policy, including understanding federal and state policies related to child care, preschool, Head Start, and home visiting.
Oversee day-to-day management of staff and interns, including through recruiting and hiring processes, supporting professional growth and development, and conducting regular check-ins and performance appraisals.
Manage projects and work with staff to publish reports, issue briefs, columns, infographics, and other early childhood policy products, and assist in their development, production, and distribution.
Generate new ideas for products, data analysis, and advocacy tactics to achieve the team’s goals and objectives.
Drive a public-facing narrative on the need for bold investment and reform in child care, including through press outreach, to present a compelling case for change.
Work in coalition with national, state, and grassroots organizations on a federal advocacy agenda, including policy priorities for federal legislation.
Provide technical assistance to state, local, and federal legislators, staffers, and administrations to support the development and implementation of progressive early childhood policy.
Present early childhood policy ideas at public events such as conferences, public meetings, and webinars.
Assist with fundraising efforts, including cultivating prospective donors and foundation staff, developing concept papers and proposals, reporting grants, and budgeting.
Requirements and qualifications:
Master’s degree in public policy or a related field.
Minimum of eight years of professional experience.
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage various issues and projects, multitask, and prioritize.
Expertise in early childhood policy and advocacy as well as an ability to effectively communicate these issues to a broad audience.
Proven track record of effectively managing staff, resources, and budgets in a mission-driven organization.
Exceptional project management experience with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage quick-turnaround deliverables as well as long-term projects.
Excellent writing, research, and verbal communication skills.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to conduct and oversee both quantitative and qualitative research.
Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Reports to: Director, Early Childhood Policy
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Early Childhood Policy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress is seeking a Research Assistant to support the research and administrative needs of the Early Childhood Policy team. The Research Assistant will be part of a team that develops progressive early childhood policy ideas, engages in dynamic advocacy efforts, and conducts cutting-edge research to make the case to expand investments in early childhood programs.
Responsibilities:
Conduct original research and literature reviews on early childhood issues.
Perform basic analyses of early childhood policies and data.
Research and track early childhood legislation and policy proposals.
Assist with preparation and dissemination of reports, issue briefs, columns, infographics, and other early childhood products.
Provide operational support to the Early Childhood Policy team, assisting with scheduling, and reporting as well as coordination and planning of meetings and events.
Develop and maintain expertise in early childhood policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
One to two years of professional experience in policy, advocacy, or a related field.
Strong quantitative research skills and experience with data analysis.
Strong interest in developing expertise in early childhood policy analysis and advocacy.
Exceptional writing skills and the ability to translate complex topics into easily digestible formats including reports, memos, and opinion pieces.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to multitask and work independently to meet established deadlines.
Ability to work well within a team in a fast-paced environment.
A commitment to the mission and goals of American Progress.
Knowledge of statistical and mapping software—including Stata and ArcGIS—is a plus.
Government, nonprofit, or think tank experience related to early childhood policy is preferred.
Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70 and is budgeted for $46,000.
Jul 28, 2020
Full time
Reports to: Director, Early Childhood Policy
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Early Childhood Policy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress is seeking a Research Assistant to support the research and administrative needs of the Early Childhood Policy team. The Research Assistant will be part of a team that develops progressive early childhood policy ideas, engages in dynamic advocacy efforts, and conducts cutting-edge research to make the case to expand investments in early childhood programs.
Responsibilities:
Conduct original research and literature reviews on early childhood issues.
Perform basic analyses of early childhood policies and data.
Research and track early childhood legislation and policy proposals.
Assist with preparation and dissemination of reports, issue briefs, columns, infographics, and other early childhood products.
Provide operational support to the Early Childhood Policy team, assisting with scheduling, and reporting as well as coordination and planning of meetings and events.
Develop and maintain expertise in early childhood policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
One to two years of professional experience in policy, advocacy, or a related field.
Strong quantitative research skills and experience with data analysis.
Strong interest in developing expertise in early childhood policy analysis and advocacy.
Exceptional writing skills and the ability to translate complex topics into easily digestible formats including reports, memos, and opinion pieces.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to multitask and work independently to meet established deadlines.
Ability to work well within a team in a fast-paced environment.
A commitment to the mission and goals of American Progress.
Knowledge of statistical and mapping software—including Stata and ArcGIS—is a plus.
Government, nonprofit, or think tank experience related to early childhood policy is preferred.
Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70 and is budgeted for $46,000.
Piedmont Environmental Council
Charlottesville, VA
Description:
PEC is seeking to hire a field representative to work on land use issues in the southern portion of our region, specifically the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County and Greene County. Land use issues include the locality's comprehensive plan and ordinances, development proposals, transportation planning and specific projects, local policies and regulations related to rural land preservation and conservation, economic development, natural and historic resource protection, and others as needed.
Field representatives are responsible for gathering, analyzing, and distributing information on local development projects, advocating for sensible solutions and working with local residents and local government in all activities associated with a community’s land use policies and regulations. Field representative qualifications include energy, dedication, and the ability to inspire and work well with the community at-large. Specific skills include familiarity with land use planning, rural area protection, urban area development and facilitation of public input into the local governmental planning process at both the City and County level. Examples of activities include:
Monitoring and reviewing current and pending land use planning, transportation, and development activities and generate PEC response, when appropriate.
Attending local government meetings (as needed) and participating in relevant committees and technical workgroups.
Serving as a technical resource on land use issues, for both local government officials and the broader community.
Advocating for and against specific land use policies and proposals.
Establishing and stewarding a grassroots network that supports PEC’s mission.
Working directly with citizens and allied organizations to organize the public around campaigns, policies and outcomes supportive of the PEC mission, including adoption of language in the counties’ comprehensive plans and support or opposition to specific land use threats and opportunities.
Regularly updating PEC Board members, other PEC staff, and members of local advisory committees on land use, conservation, and transportation issues affecting the communities served by the Field Representative.
Collaborating with PEC communications and development staff to secure appropriate funding and highlight the benefits of PEC’s work in the region.
Track and log interactions with members in our CRM database.
The field representative reports to PEC’s director of state policy, but will also work closely with other field representatives, departments within PEC, and members of the PEC Board of Directors.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. 2-4 years work experience or Graduate degree preferably in planning, law, landscape architecture or a related field preferred.
In-depth knowledge of local land use planning and zoning in Virginia is preferred.
Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and oral, including ability to write, edit, and proofread written materials for use in communicating with the PEC Board of Directors, PEC staff, PEC members, and the public at large.
Ability to organize, coordinate and manage diverse activities and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a diverse constituency including elected officials, non-profit representatives, neighborhood associations, and individual citizens with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Experience working with local residents and/or community organizations, particularly in leading public outreach and/or education campaigns.
Knowledge and experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office productivity software.
Requires minimal supervision.
Willing to work some weekends and evenings.
Willingness to live in the region you will work is highly desirable.
Valid driver’s and reliable transportation required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Compensation
Salary will be based upon experience. Salary range is $50,000-$65,000
Benefits
PEC offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, short and long term disability and term life insurance, a 403(b) employee pension plan, HSA and FSA options and some employer-paid additional supplemental insurance benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity. Upon employment, you will be entitled to paid holidays and will begin accruing personal leave as designated in the PEC Employee Handbook. PEC also offers employees one day of leave per year to perform volunteer work.
The Piedmont Environmental Council is an equal opportunity employer.
Jul 24, 2020
Full time
Description:
PEC is seeking to hire a field representative to work on land use issues in the southern portion of our region, specifically the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County and Greene County. Land use issues include the locality's comprehensive plan and ordinances, development proposals, transportation planning and specific projects, local policies and regulations related to rural land preservation and conservation, economic development, natural and historic resource protection, and others as needed.
Field representatives are responsible for gathering, analyzing, and distributing information on local development projects, advocating for sensible solutions and working with local residents and local government in all activities associated with a community’s land use policies and regulations. Field representative qualifications include energy, dedication, and the ability to inspire and work well with the community at-large. Specific skills include familiarity with land use planning, rural area protection, urban area development and facilitation of public input into the local governmental planning process at both the City and County level. Examples of activities include:
Monitoring and reviewing current and pending land use planning, transportation, and development activities and generate PEC response, when appropriate.
Attending local government meetings (as needed) and participating in relevant committees and technical workgroups.
Serving as a technical resource on land use issues, for both local government officials and the broader community.
Advocating for and against specific land use policies and proposals.
Establishing and stewarding a grassroots network that supports PEC’s mission.
Working directly with citizens and allied organizations to organize the public around campaigns, policies and outcomes supportive of the PEC mission, including adoption of language in the counties’ comprehensive plans and support or opposition to specific land use threats and opportunities.
Regularly updating PEC Board members, other PEC staff, and members of local advisory committees on land use, conservation, and transportation issues affecting the communities served by the Field Representative.
Collaborating with PEC communications and development staff to secure appropriate funding and highlight the benefits of PEC’s work in the region.
Track and log interactions with members in our CRM database.
The field representative reports to PEC’s director of state policy, but will also work closely with other field representatives, departments within PEC, and members of the PEC Board of Directors.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. 2-4 years work experience or Graduate degree preferably in planning, law, landscape architecture or a related field preferred.
In-depth knowledge of local land use planning and zoning in Virginia is preferred.
Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and oral, including ability to write, edit, and proofread written materials for use in communicating with the PEC Board of Directors, PEC staff, PEC members, and the public at large.
Ability to organize, coordinate and manage diverse activities and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a diverse constituency including elected officials, non-profit representatives, neighborhood associations, and individual citizens with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Experience working with local residents and/or community organizations, particularly in leading public outreach and/or education campaigns.
Knowledge and experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office productivity software.
Requires minimal supervision.
Willing to work some weekends and evenings.
Willingness to live in the region you will work is highly desirable.
Valid driver’s and reliable transportation required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Compensation
Salary will be based upon experience. Salary range is $50,000-$65,000
Benefits
PEC offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, short and long term disability and term life insurance, a 403(b) employee pension plan, HSA and FSA options and some employer-paid additional supplemental insurance benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity. Upon employment, you will be entitled to paid holidays and will begin accruing personal leave as designated in the PEC Employee Handbook. PEC also offers employees one day of leave per year to perform volunteer work.
The Piedmont Environmental Council is an equal opportunity employer.
A Better Wisconsin Together Digital Organizer
A Better Wisconsin Together (ABWT) is seeking a full time Digital Organizer to build and maintain online engagement with partners, supporters and other constituencies.
The ideal candidate will be curious about what motivates people to take action and proactive in cultivating online relationships. They will thrive working in a team environment to support innovative strategies that communicate about progressive policy solutions.
This position reports to the Deputy Director and works in partnership with the communications and digital teams.
About A Better Wisconsin Together
ABWT, the new progressive state communications and research hub in Wisconsin, is seeking a digital organizer to join our team. We’re an advocacy organization focused on public policy and serving as a center for progressive message development, testing and communications. This is an exciting position where you will be part of a team creating communication tactics that advance progressive values. Along with rapid response and earned media, ABWT engages Wisconsinites on issues using paid digital, television and radio communications.
This position is based in Madison, Wisconsin, but may require some travel, as well as evening and weekend hours, as needed. We are a small, nimble team working in a fast-paced environment on the frontlines of the fight to advance progressive values and policies in Wisconsin.
Job Responsibilities
● Own ABWT’s online engagement strategies including amplifying partner messages, building relationships with influencers and soliciting and supporting storytellers
● Under direction of the Deputy Director, create and implement ABWT’s strategy for partner, supporter and other constituency online engagement
● In collaboration with the communications associate, build and maintain a story bank of real people’s experiences as they relate to progressive solutions for critical community problems
● Consistently generate creative ideas for social media strategies and follow through on partner and supporter engagement as a result of those strategies
● Own projects end-to-end as assigned and overseen by the Deputy Director
A Better Wisconsin Together · 6516 Monona Drive #244, Madison, WI 53716 · email@abwt.org · (608) 514-1640
Qualifications We are seeking candidates who have clear and persuasive writing skills, an ability to think quickly and
creatively in real time and who are interested in a fast paced, team oriented environment. You should have:
● Demonstrated creative and analytical communication skills, extra credit for storytelling experience
● Experience using social media, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to engage with voters or other constituents
● A willingness to work proactively and jump in with ideas and creative
● A strong commitment to working in a tight team with positive, supportive attitude
● Technology friendly
● An demonstrated commitment to disrupting racism and other systemic barriers in the advocacy world
Salary is between $50,000-$60,000 annually. Benefits include health and dental insurance. Compensation depends on experience and is competitive. To apply, email a resume and cover letter to jobs@abwt.org with subject line: Digital Organizer.
A Better Wisconsin Together is an equal opportunity employer. ABWT will not discriminate because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, physical disabilities, sexual orientation, color, gender identity characteristics or expression, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition (e.g., AIDS, cancer). We strongly encourage LGBTQ, Women, People of Color and People with Disability to apply.
Jul 14, 2020
Full time
A Better Wisconsin Together Digital Organizer
A Better Wisconsin Together (ABWT) is seeking a full time Digital Organizer to build and maintain online engagement with partners, supporters and other constituencies.
The ideal candidate will be curious about what motivates people to take action and proactive in cultivating online relationships. They will thrive working in a team environment to support innovative strategies that communicate about progressive policy solutions.
This position reports to the Deputy Director and works in partnership with the communications and digital teams.
About A Better Wisconsin Together
ABWT, the new progressive state communications and research hub in Wisconsin, is seeking a digital organizer to join our team. We’re an advocacy organization focused on public policy and serving as a center for progressive message development, testing and communications. This is an exciting position where you will be part of a team creating communication tactics that advance progressive values. Along with rapid response and earned media, ABWT engages Wisconsinites on issues using paid digital, television and radio communications.
This position is based in Madison, Wisconsin, but may require some travel, as well as evening and weekend hours, as needed. We are a small, nimble team working in a fast-paced environment on the frontlines of the fight to advance progressive values and policies in Wisconsin.
Job Responsibilities
● Own ABWT’s online engagement strategies including amplifying partner messages, building relationships with influencers and soliciting and supporting storytellers
● Under direction of the Deputy Director, create and implement ABWT’s strategy for partner, supporter and other constituency online engagement
● In collaboration with the communications associate, build and maintain a story bank of real people’s experiences as they relate to progressive solutions for critical community problems
● Consistently generate creative ideas for social media strategies and follow through on partner and supporter engagement as a result of those strategies
● Own projects end-to-end as assigned and overseen by the Deputy Director
A Better Wisconsin Together · 6516 Monona Drive #244, Madison, WI 53716 · email@abwt.org · (608) 514-1640
Qualifications We are seeking candidates who have clear and persuasive writing skills, an ability to think quickly and
creatively in real time and who are interested in a fast paced, team oriented environment. You should have:
● Demonstrated creative and analytical communication skills, extra credit for storytelling experience
● Experience using social media, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to engage with voters or other constituents
● A willingness to work proactively and jump in with ideas and creative
● A strong commitment to working in a tight team with positive, supportive attitude
● Technology friendly
● An demonstrated commitment to disrupting racism and other systemic barriers in the advocacy world
Salary is between $50,000-$60,000 annually. Benefits include health and dental insurance. Compensation depends on experience and is competitive. To apply, email a resume and cover letter to jobs@abwt.org with subject line: Digital Organizer.
A Better Wisconsin Together is an equal opportunity employer. ABWT will not discriminate because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, physical disabilities, sexual orientation, color, gender identity characteristics or expression, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition (e.g., AIDS, cancer). We strongly encourage LGBTQ, Women, People of Color and People with Disability to apply.
A Better Wisconsin Together Research Director
A Better Wisconsin Together (ABWT) is seeking a full time Research Director to develop and manage an innovative portfolio of message, opposition, candidate and elected leader research.
The ideal candidate will be able to balance multiple issues, partners, and projects while keeping a careful eye on the long-term vision and research plan. They will thrive working in a team environment to execute coordinated research for priority issues and campaigns.
This position is a member of the Senior Leadership Team reporting directly to the Executive Director and works in concert with the ED and other members of the senior staff.
About A Better Wisconsin Together
ABWT, the new progressive state communications and research hub in Wisconsin, is seeking a research director to join our team. We’re an advocacy organization focused on public policy and serving as a center for progressive message development, testing and communications. This is an exciting position where you will be leading innovative and research driven communication tactics to advance progressive values. Along with rapid response and earned media, ABWT engages Wisconsinites on issues using paid digital, television and radio communications.
This position is based in Madison, Wisconsin, but may require some travel, as well as evening and weekend hours, as needed. We are a small, nimble team working in a fast-paced environment on the frontlines of the fight to advance progressive values and policies in Wisconsin.
Job Responsibilities
● Creating and managing the strategies, tools and systems used to inform ABWT’s overall research plan, including for the 2020 election cycle and long term civic engagement work.
● Working closely with Badger State Research, designing, executing and evaluating issue and electoral research — including being responsible for fact checking and verifying information on all external communications (digital, mail, scripts, etc).
● Coordinating projects with consultant team, BSR and other relevant partner organizations.
● Increasing capacity for partner organizations research and communications infrastructure while
balancing ABWT/BSR research needs.
● Responsible for designing and implementing ABWT’s research plan in conjunction with the ED, Other senior staff, partners, and consultants.
● Ability to manage staff as needed
A Better Wisconsin Together · 6516 Monona Drive #244, Madison, WI 53716 · email@abwt.org · (608) 514-1640
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who have strong technical and political skills, who understand and have experience developing innovative communications tactics and who are committed to leveraging research in communications and civic engagement. 5-8 years leading research projects or programs in advocacy or political environments required.
You should have:
● A commitment to helping partner organizations improve their communications infrastructure and capacity
● A strong commitment to working in a tight team with positive, supportive attitude
● A deep understanding of communications tactics that drive voter behavior and engagement
● Specific experience in motivating people to take action through communications tactics
● A curiosity to learn and dive into the latest messaging and communications research
● Technology friendly
● A demonstrated commitment to disrupting racism and other systemic barriers in the advocacy world
Salary is at least $80,000 annually. Benefits include health and dental insurance. Compensation depends on experience and is competitive. To apply, email a resume and cover letter to jobs@abwt.org with subject line: Research Director.
A Better Wisconsin Together is an equal opportunity employer. ABWT will not discriminate because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, physical disabilities, sexual orientation, color, gender identity characteristics or expression, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition (e.g., AIDS, cancer). We strongly encourage LGBTQ, Women, People of Color and People with Disability to apply.
Jul 14, 2020
Full time
A Better Wisconsin Together Research Director
A Better Wisconsin Together (ABWT) is seeking a full time Research Director to develop and manage an innovative portfolio of message, opposition, candidate and elected leader research.
The ideal candidate will be able to balance multiple issues, partners, and projects while keeping a careful eye on the long-term vision and research plan. They will thrive working in a team environment to execute coordinated research for priority issues and campaigns.
This position is a member of the Senior Leadership Team reporting directly to the Executive Director and works in concert with the ED and other members of the senior staff.
About A Better Wisconsin Together
ABWT, the new progressive state communications and research hub in Wisconsin, is seeking a research director to join our team. We’re an advocacy organization focused on public policy and serving as a center for progressive message development, testing and communications. This is an exciting position where you will be leading innovative and research driven communication tactics to advance progressive values. Along with rapid response and earned media, ABWT engages Wisconsinites on issues using paid digital, television and radio communications.
This position is based in Madison, Wisconsin, but may require some travel, as well as evening and weekend hours, as needed. We are a small, nimble team working in a fast-paced environment on the frontlines of the fight to advance progressive values and policies in Wisconsin.
Job Responsibilities
● Creating and managing the strategies, tools and systems used to inform ABWT’s overall research plan, including for the 2020 election cycle and long term civic engagement work.
● Working closely with Badger State Research, designing, executing and evaluating issue and electoral research — including being responsible for fact checking and verifying information on all external communications (digital, mail, scripts, etc).
● Coordinating projects with consultant team, BSR and other relevant partner organizations.
● Increasing capacity for partner organizations research and communications infrastructure while
balancing ABWT/BSR research needs.
● Responsible for designing and implementing ABWT’s research plan in conjunction with the ED, Other senior staff, partners, and consultants.
● Ability to manage staff as needed
A Better Wisconsin Together · 6516 Monona Drive #244, Madison, WI 53716 · email@abwt.org · (608) 514-1640
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who have strong technical and political skills, who understand and have experience developing innovative communications tactics and who are committed to leveraging research in communications and civic engagement. 5-8 years leading research projects or programs in advocacy or political environments required.
You should have:
● A commitment to helping partner organizations improve their communications infrastructure and capacity
● A strong commitment to working in a tight team with positive, supportive attitude
● A deep understanding of communications tactics that drive voter behavior and engagement
● Specific experience in motivating people to take action through communications tactics
● A curiosity to learn and dive into the latest messaging and communications research
● Technology friendly
● A demonstrated commitment to disrupting racism and other systemic barriers in the advocacy world
Salary is at least $80,000 annually. Benefits include health and dental insurance. Compensation depends on experience and is competitive. To apply, email a resume and cover letter to jobs@abwt.org with subject line: Research Director.
A Better Wisconsin Together is an equal opportunity employer. ABWT will not discriminate because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, physical disabilities, sexual orientation, color, gender identity characteristics or expression, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition (e.g., AIDS, cancer). We strongly encourage LGBTQ, Women, People of Color and People with Disability to apply.
Director of Learning & Advocacy
Generation Hope is hiring! We are looking to hire our new Director of Learning & Advocacy who will develop, plan, implement, and direct our technical assistance program to strengthen the capacity of colleges and universities to better serve student parents. In addition, he/she/they will develop and oversee the creation and implementation of our policy priorities by conducting research and developing written materials for state, local, and federal audiences; tracking promising initiatives to improve outcomes for young children and families; analyzing policies; facilitating cross-state learning opportunities, and convening our Scholars (program participants) to guide our policy work. The Director of Learning and Advocacy must be an energizing leader who is able to bring people together internally and externally to advance the important work of our National Impact Program. If you are interested in being apart of a dynamic, mission-focused, social-impact organization working to eliminate poverty, one family at a time, join us. Only serious applicants need to apply. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/50363015e4b09af678ee8675/t/5ec595de4e333c1b2601ad44/1590007262371/Director+of+Learning+%26+Advocacy+Job+Description+%281%29.pdf
Deadline: June 12th
May 26, 2020
Full time
Director of Learning & Advocacy
Generation Hope is hiring! We are looking to hire our new Director of Learning & Advocacy who will develop, plan, implement, and direct our technical assistance program to strengthen the capacity of colleges and universities to better serve student parents. In addition, he/she/they will develop and oversee the creation and implementation of our policy priorities by conducting research and developing written materials for state, local, and federal audiences; tracking promising initiatives to improve outcomes for young children and families; analyzing policies; facilitating cross-state learning opportunities, and convening our Scholars (program participants) to guide our policy work. The Director of Learning and Advocacy must be an energizing leader who is able to bring people together internally and externally to advance the important work of our National Impact Program. If you are interested in being apart of a dynamic, mission-focused, social-impact organization working to eliminate poverty, one family at a time, join us. Only serious applicants need to apply. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/50363015e4b09af678ee8675/t/5ec595de4e333c1b2601ad44/1590007262371/Director+of+Learning+%26+Advocacy+Job+Description+%281%29.pdf
Deadline: June 12th
New York State Organizing Manager
Develop and lead our advocacy and empowerment work in NY. Use your people management experience to build a diverse and powerful movement of mothers and caregivers advocating for clean, renewable energy over fossil fuels. Recruit, train and manage staff working with member-led teams across the state.
Mothers Out Front is a dynamic social impact organization with ambitious goals to address the climate crisis. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, collaborative and energetic individual with organizing and management experience.
About Mothers Out Front: Mothers Out Front builds our power as mothers to ensure a livable climate for all children. We are building a diverse national movement of mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers dedicated to convincing elected officials and business leaders to work for a swift, complete and a just transition away from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy. We know that mothers have an important role to play in the climate change movement, and when it comes to protecting their children, mothers are an unstoppable force for change! Our goal is simple: to enable mothers to take active leadership in climate change work by providing the structure, training and tools for them to work together on campaigns in their communities and at the statewide level. We are a member-led, national organization that is growing quickly. Founded in 2013, this year’s operating budget is $4.3m. We currently have staff working in eight states and are a fast-growing movement with no plans of slowing down.
Job Summary: Department: Organizing Reports to: Deputy Director of Organizing Supervises: Community Organizer(s) and Senior Organizer(s)
Mothers Out Front is seeking a talented organizer and staff manager to develop and lead our advocacy and empowerment work in New York. As the organizing manager, you’ll help build a diverse and powerful movement of mothers, grandmothers and caregivers advocating for a swift transition away from fossil fuels towards clean and renewable energy. You will recruit, train and manage staff working with member-led teams, and build and support the New York state member leadership team. You’ll work with and draw leadership from frontline communities who experience the worst effects of fossil fuels — from the dangers and challenges caused by extreme weather patterns, to devastating health effects like asthma and other respiratory illnesses — with particular attention to low-income communities and communities of color. The OM supports the statewide membership leadership team in developing and implementing community and state-based campaigns, while coordinating with national organizing efforts to make urgently needed progress toward a healthy and livable climate for all. While the effects of COVID-19 are still emerging, current data suggesting a disproportionate health outcomes in communities of color offer suggest additional urgency and opportunities to local organizing.
Mothers Out Front is excited to expand our presence, power and grassroots organizing approach in New York. We know mothers, caregivers and grandmothers care about protecting public health and ensuring a livable climate for their children – and are ready for the progress that is so urgently needed.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership and Management
Use your management experience and skills to motivate and train a diverse team of staff and members, and ensure culturally-compentent, best-practice administrative procedures.
Recruit, train and manage community and senior organizers to ensure productive, strategic campaigns and to drive growth and leadership development.
Ensure that the organizers are effectively implementing annual goals, deploying training tools, coaching resources, data and membership support.
Train and coach staff to set and meet goals, provide ongoing feedback and conduct annual evaluation of staff; update job descriptions.
Partner with our development team to support the cultivation and procurement of sustainable funding for our work in the state.
Participate in the national Organizing Manager Team to ensure collective impact and growth goals are set and achieved.
Demonstrate organizational leadership within Mothers Out Front that is solution-oriented, strategic and results-oriented.
Work to build staff morale by setting clear expectations, celebrating wins and creating team-building opportunities in your state.
Statewide Impact
Develop, train and maintain a state leadership team; work with the state leadership team to build a statewide movement that engages thousands of moms and other stakeholders for systemic and impactful climate change policy protections.
Develop organizing systems and tools for your state to ensure that your staff and members are supported and functional.
Develop and support statewide and local teams of leaders to build power and win campaigns across the state, and to develop engaging storytelling strategies.
Train and move members up the ladder of engagement;
Create annual statewide vision and SMARTIE goals with staff and members that are strategic, impactful and inspiring.
Participate in strategic coalitions that support our movement and increase our visibility; establish working relationships with key decision-makers, funders, media and other stakeholders in your state to move the campaign work forward.
Coordinate communications resources to ensure that Mothers Out Front is visible across the state, that members are informed of our collective work and that the campaigns at the local and state level have effective communications plans and support.
Support community and senior organizers with organizing and campaign work to ensure local impact.
Administrative Duties
Draft monthly and annual reports.
Oversight of staff paid time off, expenses, lobbying reporting, etc.
Respond promptly to emails, phone calls and Slack messages.
Submit credit card receipts and reimbursements in a timely manner.
Create and manage state budget in partnership with the state leadership team, organizing staff and national leadership.
Education and Experience
At least 2 years of experience organizing in low-income and communities of color, and managing staff of color.
At least 5 years experience in grassroots organizing or campaign settings, including a background in staff management or demonstrated readiness to manage.
Experience in grassroots organizing or movement building with an emphasis on leadership development.
An understanding of campaign development, ideally including experience developing campaigns at the statewide and/or municipal level.
Demonstrated ability and commitment to working with people from a variety of backgrounds, especially ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It’s also helpful if you have experience working with people from different religious, education, generational and gender identity backgrounds as well as those with physical disabilities and of the LGBTQ community.
Experience and comfort with fundraising preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High creativity and strategic action. An ability to thrive in a dynamic, goal-oriented, fast-paced, campaign-oriented environment. Ability to work remotely and be productively self-directed and personally organized.
An understanding of strategic issue campaign development, ideally at the statewide, regional or municipal levels, including attention to power-building and tactics that influence decision-makers, build effective democratic local organizations and use public narrative and story-telling in campaign organizing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to working with people from diverse ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds and demonstrated ability to increase the participation of underrepresented communities
The ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, and to travel across the state regularly and to national staff and manager retreats.
Location: Mothers Out Front is a virtual organization. You can be based anywhere in NY with access to Albany and NYC, and will work from a home office. This full-time position reports to our Deputy Director of Organizing.
Salary and benefits: The salary range is $66,950 to $80,340, depending on experience. A generous benefits package includes health and dental benefits, a 401(k) plan, Medical Flexible Spending plan, paid vacation, holidays, sick days and support for remote work set-up. We offer ongoing training opportunities, a fast-paced, dynamic, supportive and collaborative setting and we are proudly women-led!
To Apply:
Please send your résumé and a cover letter that specifically addresses why you want to work on this issue, for this organization. As separate attachments, include at least 3 professional references and any salary requirements or expectations. References are not contacted unless you are interviewed and notified. Send all materials to: Jobs@DemocracyPartners.com
Mothers Out Front is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community and members of other historically disenfranchised groups are especially welcome and encouraged to apply. Diversity, inclusion and broad representation are our strengths.
https://democracypartners.com/content/new-york-state-organizing-manager
Email all materials to: Jobs@DemocracyPartners.com
May 21, 2020
Full time
New York State Organizing Manager
Develop and lead our advocacy and empowerment work in NY. Use your people management experience to build a diverse and powerful movement of mothers and caregivers advocating for clean, renewable energy over fossil fuels. Recruit, train and manage staff working with member-led teams across the state.
Mothers Out Front is a dynamic social impact organization with ambitious goals to address the climate crisis. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, collaborative and energetic individual with organizing and management experience.
About Mothers Out Front: Mothers Out Front builds our power as mothers to ensure a livable climate for all children. We are building a diverse national movement of mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers dedicated to convincing elected officials and business leaders to work for a swift, complete and a just transition away from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy. We know that mothers have an important role to play in the climate change movement, and when it comes to protecting their children, mothers are an unstoppable force for change! Our goal is simple: to enable mothers to take active leadership in climate change work by providing the structure, training and tools for them to work together on campaigns in their communities and at the statewide level. We are a member-led, national organization that is growing quickly. Founded in 2013, this year’s operating budget is $4.3m. We currently have staff working in eight states and are a fast-growing movement with no plans of slowing down.
Job Summary: Department: Organizing Reports to: Deputy Director of Organizing Supervises: Community Organizer(s) and Senior Organizer(s)
Mothers Out Front is seeking a talented organizer and staff manager to develop and lead our advocacy and empowerment work in New York. As the organizing manager, you’ll help build a diverse and powerful movement of mothers, grandmothers and caregivers advocating for a swift transition away from fossil fuels towards clean and renewable energy. You will recruit, train and manage staff working with member-led teams, and build and support the New York state member leadership team. You’ll work with and draw leadership from frontline communities who experience the worst effects of fossil fuels — from the dangers and challenges caused by extreme weather patterns, to devastating health effects like asthma and other respiratory illnesses — with particular attention to low-income communities and communities of color. The OM supports the statewide membership leadership team in developing and implementing community and state-based campaigns, while coordinating with national organizing efforts to make urgently needed progress toward a healthy and livable climate for all. While the effects of COVID-19 are still emerging, current data suggesting a disproportionate health outcomes in communities of color offer suggest additional urgency and opportunities to local organizing.
Mothers Out Front is excited to expand our presence, power and grassroots organizing approach in New York. We know mothers, caregivers and grandmothers care about protecting public health and ensuring a livable climate for their children – and are ready for the progress that is so urgently needed.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership and Management
Use your management experience and skills to motivate and train a diverse team of staff and members, and ensure culturally-compentent, best-practice administrative procedures.
Recruit, train and manage community and senior organizers to ensure productive, strategic campaigns and to drive growth and leadership development.
Ensure that the organizers are effectively implementing annual goals, deploying training tools, coaching resources, data and membership support.
Train and coach staff to set and meet goals, provide ongoing feedback and conduct annual evaluation of staff; update job descriptions.
Partner with our development team to support the cultivation and procurement of sustainable funding for our work in the state.
Participate in the national Organizing Manager Team to ensure collective impact and growth goals are set and achieved.
Demonstrate organizational leadership within Mothers Out Front that is solution-oriented, strategic and results-oriented.
Work to build staff morale by setting clear expectations, celebrating wins and creating team-building opportunities in your state.
Statewide Impact
Develop, train and maintain a state leadership team; work with the state leadership team to build a statewide movement that engages thousands of moms and other stakeholders for systemic and impactful climate change policy protections.
Develop organizing systems and tools for your state to ensure that your staff and members are supported and functional.
Develop and support statewide and local teams of leaders to build power and win campaigns across the state, and to develop engaging storytelling strategies.
Train and move members up the ladder of engagement;
Create annual statewide vision and SMARTIE goals with staff and members that are strategic, impactful and inspiring.
Participate in strategic coalitions that support our movement and increase our visibility; establish working relationships with key decision-makers, funders, media and other stakeholders in your state to move the campaign work forward.
Coordinate communications resources to ensure that Mothers Out Front is visible across the state, that members are informed of our collective work and that the campaigns at the local and state level have effective communications plans and support.
Support community and senior organizers with organizing and campaign work to ensure local impact.
Administrative Duties
Draft monthly and annual reports.
Oversight of staff paid time off, expenses, lobbying reporting, etc.
Respond promptly to emails, phone calls and Slack messages.
Submit credit card receipts and reimbursements in a timely manner.
Create and manage state budget in partnership with the state leadership team, organizing staff and national leadership.
Education and Experience
At least 2 years of experience organizing in low-income and communities of color, and managing staff of color.
At least 5 years experience in grassroots organizing or campaign settings, including a background in staff management or demonstrated readiness to manage.
Experience in grassroots organizing or movement building with an emphasis on leadership development.
An understanding of campaign development, ideally including experience developing campaigns at the statewide and/or municipal level.
Demonstrated ability and commitment to working with people from a variety of backgrounds, especially ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It’s also helpful if you have experience working with people from different religious, education, generational and gender identity backgrounds as well as those with physical disabilities and of the LGBTQ community.
Experience and comfort with fundraising preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High creativity and strategic action. An ability to thrive in a dynamic, goal-oriented, fast-paced, campaign-oriented environment. Ability to work remotely and be productively self-directed and personally organized.
An understanding of strategic issue campaign development, ideally at the statewide, regional or municipal levels, including attention to power-building and tactics that influence decision-makers, build effective democratic local organizations and use public narrative and story-telling in campaign organizing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to working with people from diverse ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds and demonstrated ability to increase the participation of underrepresented communities
The ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, and to travel across the state regularly and to national staff and manager retreats.
Location: Mothers Out Front is a virtual organization. You can be based anywhere in NY with access to Albany and NYC, and will work from a home office. This full-time position reports to our Deputy Director of Organizing.
Salary and benefits: The salary range is $66,950 to $80,340, depending on experience. A generous benefits package includes health and dental benefits, a 401(k) plan, Medical Flexible Spending plan, paid vacation, holidays, sick days and support for remote work set-up. We offer ongoing training opportunities, a fast-paced, dynamic, supportive and collaborative setting and we are proudly women-led!
To Apply:
Please send your résumé and a cover letter that specifically addresses why you want to work on this issue, for this organization. As separate attachments, include at least 3 professional references and any salary requirements or expectations. References are not contacted unless you are interviewed and notified. Send all materials to: Jobs@DemocracyPartners.com
Mothers Out Front is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community and members of other historically disenfranchised groups are especially welcome and encouraged to apply. Diversity, inclusion and broad representation are our strengths.
https://democracypartners.com/content/new-york-state-organizing-manager
Email all materials to: Jobs@DemocracyPartners.com
Communications Director Jolt Initiative 501c3 & Jolt Action 501c4
ABOUT JOLT Jolt is a non-profit organization that increases the civic participation of Latinos in Texas to build a stronger democracy and ensure that everyone’s voice is heard. Jolt knows that our democracy works best when everyone gets a seat at the table. That’s why Jolt builds the leadership capacity of millennial Latinos to mobilize their peers to action. Jolt lifts up the voices of Latino millennials to tell their own stories through creative acts of resistance, like the Migration is Sweet! selfie station, Poderosa mural, and Quinceanera at the Capitol, which collectively reached over 50 million Americans.
Jolt believes that Texas is poised for change, with a growing and disaffected Latino population. Today, 1 in 3 eligible voters in Texas is Latino and projections indicate that by 2030, Latinos will make up the majority of the state’s population. But demographics alone aren’t destiny. Winning change requires building a homegrown movement and a smart, focused, long-term strategy that can deliver equality and power to those who are most excluded and often first impacted.
Jolt was founded in November 2016 by Cristina Tzintzun, a nationally recognized civil rights leader. Cristina was named “Hero of the New South” by Southern Living Magazine, and her work has been featured on NPR, Vogue, The New York Times, MTV, USA Today, Univision, MSNBC’s Up Late with Alec Baldwin, among others. The organization entered a new phase in August 2019, when Antonio Arellano took over as Interim Executive Director. Jolt is a young organization with big dreams about what is possible in Texas. Our vision has made national headlines and has spurred increased investment into our work- which is why we are hiring talented people to join our growing team.
ABOUT THE POSITION Jolt is seeking a full-time Communications Director who will craft and execute the organization’s communications strategy across all platforms, spur content creation and storytelling, and manage Jolt’s brand.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
Craft overarching narratives that align and articulate the values, strategy, and structural change sought by Jolt
Lead the creation of strategic communications plans, including message and content development that connect overall communications goals to program areas and campaigns
Develop new communications partnerships to advance organizational mission and program objectives
Manage the organizational identity and brand consistency of images and messages across all platforms
Expand and deepen Jolt’s online presence, paying particular attention to the growth and engagement of the Latino community and greater Texas
Ensure the voices and stories of Jolt are heard and reported on by news media
Manage the Digital Media Content Specialist to advance the goals of the communications department
PERSONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Fluency in Spanish and English, verbal and written
A strong commitment to social, racial, and economic justice and progressive political change
Flexibility to work outside normal business hours that include evenings and weekends, and work extended hours to accomplish the requirements of the position
Minimum 5-years communications experience
2+ years experience in formal supervision of staff
Capability to work against urgent deadlines and manage challenging political messaging situations
Superb writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in and across diverse communities, particularly race, class, gender, and geography
LOCATION – This position is based in Houston, Austin, or Dallas, TX and reports to the Executive Director. Jolt is reviewing resumes on a rolling basis, but ready to hire the right candidate as soon as possible.
COMPENSATION – Salary commensurate with education and experience. Jolt’s Benefit Package includes full Employer-covered Health Care, Employer Match Retirement Contribution up to 2%, employer-provided Life Insurance Policy, monthly cell phone reimbursement, and 23 paid days off, plus additional benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume; a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in this position, with this organization; and at least 3 professional references to:
Jobs@DemocracyPartners.com
with the job title in the subject line. References are not contacted until you have had a successful interview and are notified.
Separately from other attachments, please include any salary requirements or expectations.
Jolt Initiative 501(c)3 and Jolt Action 501(c)4 are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status.
Email all materials to: Jobs@DemocracyPartners.com
https://jolttx.org/en/job-announcement-communications-director/
May 21, 2020
Full time
Communications Director Jolt Initiative 501c3 & Jolt Action 501c4
ABOUT JOLT Jolt is a non-profit organization that increases the civic participation of Latinos in Texas to build a stronger democracy and ensure that everyone’s voice is heard. Jolt knows that our democracy works best when everyone gets a seat at the table. That’s why Jolt builds the leadership capacity of millennial Latinos to mobilize their peers to action. Jolt lifts up the voices of Latino millennials to tell their own stories through creative acts of resistance, like the Migration is Sweet! selfie station, Poderosa mural, and Quinceanera at the Capitol, which collectively reached over 50 million Americans.
Jolt believes that Texas is poised for change, with a growing and disaffected Latino population. Today, 1 in 3 eligible voters in Texas is Latino and projections indicate that by 2030, Latinos will make up the majority of the state’s population. But demographics alone aren’t destiny. Winning change requires building a homegrown movement and a smart, focused, long-term strategy that can deliver equality and power to those who are most excluded and often first impacted.
Jolt was founded in November 2016 by Cristina Tzintzun, a nationally recognized civil rights leader. Cristina was named “Hero of the New South” by Southern Living Magazine, and her work has been featured on NPR, Vogue, The New York Times, MTV, USA Today, Univision, MSNBC’s Up Late with Alec Baldwin, among others. The organization entered a new phase in August 2019, when Antonio Arellano took over as Interim Executive Director. Jolt is a young organization with big dreams about what is possible in Texas. Our vision has made national headlines and has spurred increased investment into our work- which is why we are hiring talented people to join our growing team.
ABOUT THE POSITION Jolt is seeking a full-time Communications Director who will craft and execute the organization’s communications strategy across all platforms, spur content creation and storytelling, and manage Jolt’s brand.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
Craft overarching narratives that align and articulate the values, strategy, and structural change sought by Jolt
Lead the creation of strategic communications plans, including message and content development that connect overall communications goals to program areas and campaigns
Develop new communications partnerships to advance organizational mission and program objectives
Manage the organizational identity and brand consistency of images and messages across all platforms
Expand and deepen Jolt’s online presence, paying particular attention to the growth and engagement of the Latino community and greater Texas
Ensure the voices and stories of Jolt are heard and reported on by news media
Manage the Digital Media Content Specialist to advance the goals of the communications department
PERSONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Fluency in Spanish and English, verbal and written
A strong commitment to social, racial, and economic justice and progressive political change
Flexibility to work outside normal business hours that include evenings and weekends, and work extended hours to accomplish the requirements of the position
Minimum 5-years communications experience
2+ years experience in formal supervision of staff
Capability to work against urgent deadlines and manage challenging political messaging situations
Superb writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in and across diverse communities, particularly race, class, gender, and geography
LOCATION – This position is based in Houston, Austin, or Dallas, TX and reports to the Executive Director. Jolt is reviewing resumes on a rolling basis, but ready to hire the right candidate as soon as possible.
COMPENSATION – Salary commensurate with education and experience. Jolt’s Benefit Package includes full Employer-covered Health Care, Employer Match Retirement Contribution up to 2%, employer-provided Life Insurance Policy, monthly cell phone reimbursement, and 23 paid days off, plus additional benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume; a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in this position, with this organization; and at least 3 professional references to:
Jobs@DemocracyPartners.com
with the job title in the subject line. References are not contacted until you have had a successful interview and are notified.
Separately from other attachments, please include any salary requirements or expectations.
Jolt Initiative 501(c)3 and Jolt Action 501(c)4 are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status.
Email all materials to: Jobs@DemocracyPartners.com
https://jolttx.org/en/job-announcement-communications-director/
The Arizona Democracy Collaborative (AZ/DC) seeks a Director to coordinate the Collaborative and grow democracy reform capacity in the State. We are seeking a Director that is committed to social justice reform, has democracy reform experience at the local/state level, has an ability to work on national reform, and is a long-term strategic thinker who can balance the priorities of multiple organizations working towards shared goals.
ABOUT THE ARIZONA DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE
In 2018, six local community partners came together to form AZ/DC, a new hub for long-term strategic planning around democracy reform in Arizona, with the goal of defending and strengthening Arizona’s democracy through policy change, organizing, and public education. AZ/DC membership includes All Voting is Local, Arizona Advocacy Network Foundation, Arizona Center for Empowerment, Arizona Coalition for Change, Chispa Arizona, Mi Familia Vota, and State Innovation Exchange.
At its core, the AZ/DC ensures that communities most impacted by systemic attacks on their right to vote and participation in our democracy are centered in structural reform efforts in Arizona. The AZ/DC exists to pave the way for short and long term democracy reforms to be directed by community groups that are most intimately involved in the practice of lifting up civic engagement in marginalized communities and are therefore best equipped to confront the harmful issues ingrained in our current democratic structure.
Strong applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusive democracy reform efforts,working alongside impacted communities, and engaging in long term strategic planning . AZ/DC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, and record of arrest or conviction.
While the position would be housed in the Arizona Advocacy Foundation, the AZ/DC Director would report and be accountable to a shared management structure that consists of staff from the AZ/DC membership.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Work with AZ/DC members to develop strategy and implement programs, campaigns, or events to pursue democracy reform
Lead fundraising efforts for AZ/DC that allows the organization to sustainably expand
Analyze and prepare democracy reform reports either at request of AZ/DC members or in coordination
Work with AZ/DC members to develop and implement strategic communications plans that support the democracy reform efforts
Manage the AZ/DC partner organizations and facilitate the coalition’s collective work and planning in a consistent manner
Support incubation of Democracy reform efforts and campaigns on the local/State level in collaboration with AZ/DC
Oversee and guide AZ/DC members on mid-term and long-term strategies for opportunities in democracy reform
WHO YOU ARE:
Minimum of 5 years of experience working to advance policy change, with a track record of strategic planning and implementation. Experience working with state and/or local coalitions is a priority. Experience managing or supervising preferred. Democracy policy expertise preferred.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Proven experience in strategic planning, facilitation of diverse coalitions, and drafting of reports.
Experience incorporating racial justice and equity concepts into projects.
A self-starter that believes firmly that democracy reform is important to social justice and systematic change. Able to multitask and pursue a high quality of work. Exhibit strong leadership traits including reliability, consistency, attention to detail, self-motivation, self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
Ability to break down and communicate complicated policy in an accessible way.
LOGISTICS:
At AZAF, we commit to equal pay for equal work. To counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, we use a nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to highly competitive markets in the nonprofit sector. The starting salary for this position is $75,000. In addition, AZAF offers competitive benefits including healthcare reimbursement stipends, a flexible schedule, and a generous leave and holiday schedule
This position will be remote until the Covid-19 pandemic has subsided and it is safe to work in person. At that point, this position will be based in Arizona, with significant in-person presence in Phoenix.
To apply please send a resume and cover letter to info@azadvocacy.org. Applications are due June 2, 2020 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
May 19, 2020
Full time
The Arizona Democracy Collaborative (AZ/DC) seeks a Director to coordinate the Collaborative and grow democracy reform capacity in the State. We are seeking a Director that is committed to social justice reform, has democracy reform experience at the local/state level, has an ability to work on national reform, and is a long-term strategic thinker who can balance the priorities of multiple organizations working towards shared goals.
ABOUT THE ARIZONA DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE
In 2018, six local community partners came together to form AZ/DC, a new hub for long-term strategic planning around democracy reform in Arizona, with the goal of defending and strengthening Arizona’s democracy through policy change, organizing, and public education. AZ/DC membership includes All Voting is Local, Arizona Advocacy Network Foundation, Arizona Center for Empowerment, Arizona Coalition for Change, Chispa Arizona, Mi Familia Vota, and State Innovation Exchange.
At its core, the AZ/DC ensures that communities most impacted by systemic attacks on their right to vote and participation in our democracy are centered in structural reform efforts in Arizona. The AZ/DC exists to pave the way for short and long term democracy reforms to be directed by community groups that are most intimately involved in the practice of lifting up civic engagement in marginalized communities and are therefore best equipped to confront the harmful issues ingrained in our current democratic structure.
Strong applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusive democracy reform efforts,working alongside impacted communities, and engaging in long term strategic planning . AZ/DC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, and record of arrest or conviction.
While the position would be housed in the Arizona Advocacy Foundation, the AZ/DC Director would report and be accountable to a shared management structure that consists of staff from the AZ/DC membership.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Work with AZ/DC members to develop strategy and implement programs, campaigns, or events to pursue democracy reform
Lead fundraising efforts for AZ/DC that allows the organization to sustainably expand
Analyze and prepare democracy reform reports either at request of AZ/DC members or in coordination
Work with AZ/DC members to develop and implement strategic communications plans that support the democracy reform efforts
Manage the AZ/DC partner organizations and facilitate the coalition’s collective work and planning in a consistent manner
Support incubation of Democracy reform efforts and campaigns on the local/State level in collaboration with AZ/DC
Oversee and guide AZ/DC members on mid-term and long-term strategies for opportunities in democracy reform
WHO YOU ARE:
Minimum of 5 years of experience working to advance policy change, with a track record of strategic planning and implementation. Experience working with state and/or local coalitions is a priority. Experience managing or supervising preferred. Democracy policy expertise preferred.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Proven experience in strategic planning, facilitation of diverse coalitions, and drafting of reports.
Experience incorporating racial justice and equity concepts into projects.
A self-starter that believes firmly that democracy reform is important to social justice and systematic change. Able to multitask and pursue a high quality of work. Exhibit strong leadership traits including reliability, consistency, attention to detail, self-motivation, self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
Ability to break down and communicate complicated policy in an accessible way.
LOGISTICS:
At AZAF, we commit to equal pay for equal work. To counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, we use a nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to highly competitive markets in the nonprofit sector. The starting salary for this position is $75,000. In addition, AZAF offers competitive benefits including healthcare reimbursement stipends, a flexible schedule, and a generous leave and holiday schedule
This position will be remote until the Covid-19 pandemic has subsided and it is safe to work in person. At that point, this position will be based in Arizona, with significant in-person presence in Phoenix.
To apply please send a resume and cover letter to info@azadvocacy.org. Applications are due June 2, 2020 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Center For American Progress
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Reports to: Director, Email Market and Audience Relations
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Digital Strategy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
The Digital Fundraising Associate is a new role at American Progress that was created to work closely with the Development team to scale up the direct appeal fundraising program. This role is part of the Email Marketing team under the larger Digital Strategy team. The person in this position will be responsible for a variety of production needs related to online fundraising and will also help project manage donation campaigns, from goals setting to production to metrics analysis. A successful candidate must be able to work well in collaboration with many different partners on technical, marketing, fundraising, editorial, and progressive policy teams, using excellent communication and time management skills to keep projects on track. This is a one-year, limited-term position with the option for permanent employment to follow.
Responsibilities
Create and edit donation forms and related autoresponders, thank you pages, tracking documents, and more.
Produce and send fundraising emails, including by coding in HTML, uploading and segmenting audiences, adding link tracking, formatting images, setting up A/B tests, and more.
Draft related social media posts as needed in collaboration with the Social Media team and other stakeholders.
Manage workflows and approval processes for fundraising text, forms, visual assets, and other related work.
Monitor email and donation metrics and produce analytics reports.
Track email and digital fundraising best practices and other insights to collaboratively identify and execute improvements within the Development and Digital Strategy teams.
Assist with other email sends and additional tasks as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
One to three years of relevant job experience.
Past experience using online fundraising software such as Salsa, Convio/Luminate, Engaging Networks, and Blue State Digital.
Experience using email marketing software such as ExactTarget, Eloqua, or Convio/Luminate is preferred.
Proficiency with HTML and image editing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
Proficiency with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), quality assurance processes, and email template building and editing are all bonuses.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Strong organizational skills and a great attention to detail.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70.
May 11, 2020
Full time
Reports to: Director, Email Market and Audience Relations
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Digital Strategy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
The Digital Fundraising Associate is a new role at American Progress that was created to work closely with the Development team to scale up the direct appeal fundraising program. This role is part of the Email Marketing team under the larger Digital Strategy team. The person in this position will be responsible for a variety of production needs related to online fundraising and will also help project manage donation campaigns, from goals setting to production to metrics analysis. A successful candidate must be able to work well in collaboration with many different partners on technical, marketing, fundraising, editorial, and progressive policy teams, using excellent communication and time management skills to keep projects on track. This is a one-year, limited-term position with the option for permanent employment to follow.
Responsibilities
Create and edit donation forms and related autoresponders, thank you pages, tracking documents, and more.
Produce and send fundraising emails, including by coding in HTML, uploading and segmenting audiences, adding link tracking, formatting images, setting up A/B tests, and more.
Draft related social media posts as needed in collaboration with the Social Media team and other stakeholders.
Manage workflows and approval processes for fundraising text, forms, visual assets, and other related work.
Monitor email and donation metrics and produce analytics reports.
Track email and digital fundraising best practices and other insights to collaboratively identify and execute improvements within the Development and Digital Strategy teams.
Assist with other email sends and additional tasks as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
One to three years of relevant job experience.
Past experience using online fundraising software such as Salsa, Convio/Luminate, Engaging Networks, and Blue State Digital.
Experience using email marketing software such as ExactTarget, Eloqua, or Convio/Luminate is preferred.
Proficiency with HTML and image editing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
Proficiency with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), quality assurance processes, and email template building and editing are all bonuses.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Strong organizational skills and a great attention to detail.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70.
Title: State Policy and Advocacy Manager
Department: Government Affairs
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director, State Policy and Advocacy
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
Our over 2 million members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another.
In 2018, LCV and our more than 30 state affiliates, together, the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM), launched the Clean Energy for All (CEFA) campaign to move the U.S. to 100% clean energy. Through CEFA, the Conservation Voter Movement has successfully translated growing grassroots energy into a movement that demands our leaders respond with the urgency and vision necessary to solve climate change including winning commitments to 100% clean energy from nearly 600 successful state and local candidates. We have mobilized hundreds of thousands of people to translate those commitments into clean energy progress in 22 states—13 of which enacted significant statewide clean energy priorities. The success of these local campaigns has redefined what is possible when discussing solutions to climate change and forced state and local officials to provide leadership demonstrating our collective power to solve the climate crisis.
We are looking for a State Policy and Advocacy Manager who will play a key role strengthening collaboration across the Conservation Voter Movement, identifying and broadly sharing lessons learned and helping develop, implement and design advocacy campaigns that result in local policy victories. The ideal candidate will have experience working collaboratively with state-based coalitions and organizations, know what it takes to translate policy details into compelling issue campaign demands and have familiarity with digital and communications tools to amplify our collective impact.
Responsibilities :
Lead LCV’s Clean Energy for All cohort of 30 state policy campaign managers, working collaboratively with state LCV partners to identify campaign priorities and share lessons across LCV’s network.
Facilitate regional collaboration among state LCVs around policy campaigns; help design and lead CEFA convenings.
Amplify state and local campaign progress, working closely with the LCV digital team to develop online campaigns and tools that increase online engagement around state and local clean energy campaigns, and the LCV Communications team to develop and implement communications plans that tell the stories of everyday people and local political champions.
Lead CEFA storytelling work to use tools to highlight local clean energy leaders from communities of color and those impacted by fossil fuel transition.
Lead production of internal and external CEFA content including reports, videos, website content, etc.
Identify and collaboratively develop and distribute tools to use across state campaigns including campaign tools, communication and messaging materials and model legislation or policies.
Work with the Senior Director, State Policy and Advocacy, key staff in other departments and state affiliates to develop cross-departmental strategic plans related to advancing racially just and equitable clean energy policies across the Conservation Voter Movement.
Analyze and prepare reports on campaign and program progress for state affiliates and LCV leadership.
Ensure the accuracy of LCV’s public materials working with the Membership and Online Engagement, Communications, Chispa and Field teams to advance our policy priorities through messaging amplification and grassroots organizing.
Research, track and analyze state climate and clean energy policies.
Qualifications :
Work Experience : 3-5 years of experience in issue advocacy and organizing campaigns with direct experience working in politics, coalitions or lobbying at the state or local level. Demonstrated experience in state or local advocacy campaigns. Experience collaboratively facilitating coalitions and organizing meetings. Project management experience. Experience using social media tools, such as Facebook and Twitter, preferred.
Skills : Ability to synthesize policy goals into campaign demands and public messaging. Familiarity with how communications strategies advance programmatic and advocacy goals. Ability to consistently integrate a deep understanding of key racial justice and equity concepts into projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions on race, class and other group identities. Strong interpersonal and communications skills with an ability to develop relationships with individuals representing a rich mix of race, gender, talent, experience, and background.
Cultural Competence: Shares LCV’s commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Commitment to environmental protection and mission of LCV.
Conditions : Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time. The location of this position is flexible. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “State Policy” in the subject line by May 25, 2020. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
May 04, 2020
Full time
Title: State Policy and Advocacy Manager
Department: Government Affairs
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director, State Policy and Advocacy
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
Our over 2 million members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another.
In 2018, LCV and our more than 30 state affiliates, together, the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM), launched the Clean Energy for All (CEFA) campaign to move the U.S. to 100% clean energy. Through CEFA, the Conservation Voter Movement has successfully translated growing grassroots energy into a movement that demands our leaders respond with the urgency and vision necessary to solve climate change including winning commitments to 100% clean energy from nearly 600 successful state and local candidates. We have mobilized hundreds of thousands of people to translate those commitments into clean energy progress in 22 states—13 of which enacted significant statewide clean energy priorities. The success of these local campaigns has redefined what is possible when discussing solutions to climate change and forced state and local officials to provide leadership demonstrating our collective power to solve the climate crisis.
We are looking for a State Policy and Advocacy Manager who will play a key role strengthening collaboration across the Conservation Voter Movement, identifying and broadly sharing lessons learned and helping develop, implement and design advocacy campaigns that result in local policy victories. The ideal candidate will have experience working collaboratively with state-based coalitions and organizations, know what it takes to translate policy details into compelling issue campaign demands and have familiarity with digital and communications tools to amplify our collective impact.
Responsibilities :
Lead LCV’s Clean Energy for All cohort of 30 state policy campaign managers, working collaboratively with state LCV partners to identify campaign priorities and share lessons across LCV’s network.
Facilitate regional collaboration among state LCVs around policy campaigns; help design and lead CEFA convenings.
Amplify state and local campaign progress, working closely with the LCV digital team to develop online campaigns and tools that increase online engagement around state and local clean energy campaigns, and the LCV Communications team to develop and implement communications plans that tell the stories of everyday people and local political champions.
Lead CEFA storytelling work to use tools to highlight local clean energy leaders from communities of color and those impacted by fossil fuel transition.
Lead production of internal and external CEFA content including reports, videos, website content, etc.
Identify and collaboratively develop and distribute tools to use across state campaigns including campaign tools, communication and messaging materials and model legislation or policies.
Work with the Senior Director, State Policy and Advocacy, key staff in other departments and state affiliates to develop cross-departmental strategic plans related to advancing racially just and equitable clean energy policies across the Conservation Voter Movement.
Analyze and prepare reports on campaign and program progress for state affiliates and LCV leadership.
Ensure the accuracy of LCV’s public materials working with the Membership and Online Engagement, Communications, Chispa and Field teams to advance our policy priorities through messaging amplification and grassroots organizing.
Research, track and analyze state climate and clean energy policies.
Qualifications :
Work Experience : 3-5 years of experience in issue advocacy and organizing campaigns with direct experience working in politics, coalitions or lobbying at the state or local level. Demonstrated experience in state or local advocacy campaigns. Experience collaboratively facilitating coalitions and organizing meetings. Project management experience. Experience using social media tools, such as Facebook and Twitter, preferred.
Skills : Ability to synthesize policy goals into campaign demands and public messaging. Familiarity with how communications strategies advance programmatic and advocacy goals. Ability to consistently integrate a deep understanding of key racial justice and equity concepts into projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions on race, class and other group identities. Strong interpersonal and communications skills with an ability to develop relationships with individuals representing a rich mix of race, gender, talent, experience, and background.
Cultural Competence: Shares LCV’s commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Commitment to environmental protection and mission of LCV.
Conditions : Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time. The location of this position is flexible. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “State Policy” in the subject line by May 25, 2020. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Reports to: Vice President, Criminal Justice Reform
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Criminal Justice Reform
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
The Criminal Justice Reform team at American Progress works to shrink the size of the criminal justice system, make the system fairer and more equitable, and provide opportunities for people who have been directly impacted by mass incarceration. The Research Assistant will assist in developing ideas for new policy prescriptions, provide research and writing support for drafts of reports and other publications, and assist in the conceptualization and execution of a range of projects. Additionally, the Research Assistant will help manage the team’s communications efforts and perform administrative duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Conduct research on a range of topics related to criminal justice and public safety issues.
Draft materials for publication, individually or in partnership with others, including reports, issue briefs, columns, and op-eds.
Develop expertise in assigned areas of responsibility.
Assist in the crafting of communication strategies for press and social media.
Perform administrative duties such as assisting in the coordination and planning of meetings, calls, and events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least one year of relevant professional experience.
Knowledge of policy and politics around criminal justice reform and public safety issues.
Experience working with people involved in or affected by the criminal justice system; expertise on the impacts of the criminal justice system, including lived experiences, is a plus.
Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
Ability to work well within a team in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple, tight deadlines.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70.
Apr 27, 2020
Full time
Reports to: Vice President, Criminal Justice Reform
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Criminal Justice Reform
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
The Criminal Justice Reform team at American Progress works to shrink the size of the criminal justice system, make the system fairer and more equitable, and provide opportunities for people who have been directly impacted by mass incarceration. The Research Assistant will assist in developing ideas for new policy prescriptions, provide research and writing support for drafts of reports and other publications, and assist in the conceptualization and execution of a range of projects. Additionally, the Research Assistant will help manage the team’s communications efforts and perform administrative duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Conduct research on a range of topics related to criminal justice and public safety issues.
Draft materials for publication, individually or in partnership with others, including reports, issue briefs, columns, and op-eds.
Develop expertise in assigned areas of responsibility.
Assist in the crafting of communication strategies for press and social media.
Perform administrative duties such as assisting in the coordination and planning of meetings, calls, and events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least one year of relevant professional experience.
Knowledge of policy and politics around criminal justice reform and public safety issues.
Experience working with people involved in or affected by the criminal justice system; expertise on the impacts of the criminal justice system, including lived experiences, is a plus.
Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
Ability to work well within a team in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple, tight deadlines.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70.