Director, Strategic Alliances

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Company Description

Partnering with our clients, DCI provides strategic counsel and designs winning public affairs and communications campaigns around the world. Our creative solutions advance the business priorities of our clients by delivering results in the most challenging environments.



Our team includes public affairs strategists who have held positions at the most senior levels within government, politics, and corporate communications. Each has extensive experience in managing complex issue campaigns. They choose to work at DCI Group because they want a different kind of career experience and the highest quality client relationships. Our team members are motivated by our business approach, where our success is predicated on our clients’ success.

Director, Strategic Alliances

Job Description

DCI Group is currently seeking to fill the position of Director in our Client Services division with a strong focus on strategic alliances and coalition building.

General responsibilities include: managing several issue advocacy campaigns and/or coalitions concurrently and interacting with internal client services teams on a daily basis.

The Director will be required to:

· Manage and administer the activities of assigned accounts or industry segments in accordance with DCI policies and client objectives

· Focus efforts on issue campaign management and outreach to non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and academics.

· Manage long-term relationships between DCI Group and alliances by demonstrating diplomacy skills and a high level of trust within both organizations.

· Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in creating new strategic alliances

· Understand and stay current with best practices in coalition management





Your Qualifications



· Six years public affairs and/or outreach experience (i.e.community outreach on behalf of a member or caucus, corporate community outreach, or non-profit corporate relations). Ideal candidate should possess a demonstrated track record of developing alliances and achieving high-impact business results in a fast paced work environment.

Candidate will focus their efforts on issue campaign management, external outreach to non-profit organizations, expert voices, and academics and grassroots mobilization. Candidate must possess and bring strong relationships in varying public policy areas and communities as well as proven experience with coalition building and grassroots mobilization. Candidate will also interface with clients, participating in the formulation of strategy and working with team members to execute campaign plans. Candidate must possess strong leadership and written and oral communication skills.

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

· Complex project management skills

· Understanding of constituency relations and strategic alliances

· Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently

· Strong existing external relationships

· Ability to prepare and present complex materials or issues before a wide variety of audiences

· Great interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of communication styles

· Willingness to travel domestically (10%)

· Spanish fluency is preferred



We look forward to receiving your application!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

DCI Group
1828 L Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
United States

Chief Content Officer Public Media Service

Chief Content Officer Public Media Service

A major new public media programming service in Los Angeles will produce pilot content directed to a younger, ethnically diverse, underserved audience with an initial focus on the largest group, Latinos.

Radio Bilingue, Inc. will hire the Chief Content Officer on a full-time temporary basis. The right individual will lead the creative team in developing and testing innovative multi-platform programming. Our ideal candidate will have: A clear understanding and commitment to public radio's mission, vision and culture. Success in developing innovative programming concepts. Ability to recruit, audition and inspire the production team charged with creating new content for underserved audiences. Ability to work independently and handle multiple deadlines and priorities. Media research, interpretation and application skills. Audience analysis, targeting and testing experience. Experience on the L.A "beat" and with relevant topics for L.A. Latinos and other communities of color. Several years of related work experience, including management oversight of administrative, budget, and staffing functions. Degree in a related field preferred. Salary: negotiable.

Send cover letter, a current resume/CV and audio, digital, video or print work samples or a URL where your samples can be heard or viewed, to: wendiwbrowncreative.com. Phone: 541-858-0376. Fax: 866-224-1423. For fuller job description, e-mail wendiwbrowncreative.com. This position will remain open until the needs of the organization are met. Please apply ASAP.

Sales Account Executive WFTX

Sales Account Executive
WFTX
Cape Coral/Ft. Myers, FL


Shift:
Full-time, Exempt

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred.

Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required; strong problem solving and persuasive abilities; high work ethics and standards; ability to meet deadlines and detail orientation; must be motivated to build customer loyalty; computer proficiency.

Experience:
Prior sales and marketing experience required. Broadcast media preferred but not necessary.

Duties:
Prospect, develop and maintain station accounts; pursue and develop new business; service accounts with avails, presentations, promotions, and research; conceptualize and communicate creative ideas; follow through on production for new business clients; establish and maintain customer relationships.



Send resume and cover letter to:
Dana George
General Sales Manager
621 S.W. Pine Island Rd.
Cape Coral, FL 33991
dgeorge@fox4now.com


Journal Broadcast Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted 7/23/2009

Field Organizer, Initiative on Migration, Race, and Environment

Center for New Community



Position Announcement



Field Organizer, Initiative on Migration, Race, and Environment


The Center for New Community is a national organization committed to building community, justice, and equality. The Center seeks a full-time Field Organizer for its new Initiative on Migration, Race, and Environment, which will expose and counter the bigotry and racism manifest in the anti-immigrant movement and its strategic use of environmental issues, climate change, and resource allocation conflicts to restrict immigration. The Initiative will strengthen the base capacity of environmental and related progressive organizations to override the anti-immigrant movement’s attempts to use environmental issues as a political wedge to defeat immigration reform efforts at the national and state levels, and to counter current or emerging anti-immigrant influence in their ranks.



The Center for New Community has been instrumental in protecting the civil and human rights of groups throughout the U.S. since its inception. In response to the growth of anti-immigrant activity, the Center been engaged with organizations across the country to stem the impact of the white nationalist, anti-immigrant movement. This Initiative furthers the Center’s long-term commitments in this regard, within the framework of its concerns about the racial structure and dynamic of forced migration as a result of environmental challenges and climate change.





Responsibilities


1. Build critical working relationships with key, national, state, and local environmental organizations and leaders to advance their positions on progressive migration policies and issues.

2. Organize and staff regional and national meetings of environmental organizations on migration, race, and environment issues, and develop leaders to speak to those issues in public venues.

3. Work with the Center’s Which Way Forward staff to advance Initiative goals with African American leaders, organizations, and media, and in the environmental justice movement.

4. Develop and implement strategies to address migration, race, and environment issues in print and electronic media.

5. Work with the Center’s Director of Operations and Communications to develop effective Web 2.0 strategies to advance the Initiative.

6. Coordinate with Center staff colleagues in developing and implementing local and national organizing strategies and responses to counter anti-immigrant activity linked to environment and resource issues.

7. Build working relationships with national and international organizations addressing forced and/or voluntary migration of peoples due to climate change.

Complete all reports on project activities to the National Field Director and to funding agencies.
Participate in Center for New Community staff meetings, and maintain regular communication with the National Field Director and with the Executive Director.
Assist in developing sustainable funding strategies for the Initiative.
All other duties as assigned.


Requirements


At least four years of community or other organizing experience.
Demonstrated oral, written, and computer literacy skills.
Knowledge of migration issues and realities.
Knowledge of environmental issues and organizations, and with the intersections of environmental issues and race.
A fundamental understanding of race and racism in American society.
A collegial style grounded in listening and in collaborative working relationships, and creative, visionary leadership skills.
Ability to work internally and externally in a diverse, ethnic, and multi-racial environment.
Ability to work independently and to plan, coordinate and carry out many tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel extensively is a must.




Location and Travel


The position will be based in the Center for New Community national office in Chicago, Illinois. The candidate for this position must be willing to travel extensively and to spend considerable time on the road.





Salary and Benefits; Starting Date


Starting salary for this position is competitive within the non-profit field, and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. A generous Flexible Benefits program is provided, along with vacation and holidays, and an annual pension contribution following the first year of employment. Starting date is early fall 2009.



Application procedure and Deadline


Send resume or vita, cover letter indicating interest in and qualification for the position, a writing sample, and three references electronically to amy@newcomm.org by August 20, 2009.



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The Center for New Community is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates for employment will be considered without regard to race or ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.





Center for New Community

PO Box 479327

Chicago, Illinois 60647



www.newcomm.org

www.imagine2050.org

2009 California Documentary Project: Grants for Film, Radio and New Media

2009 California Documentary Project: Grants for Film, Radio and New Media

Guidelines for the 2009 California Documentary Project (CDP) grant are now available at www.calhum.org . DEADLINE: October 1, 2009.

CDP is a competitive grants program of the California Council for the Humanities in partnership with the Skirball Foundation. CDP supports humanities-based film, radio and new media projects that document the California experience and explore issues of significance to Californians. Projects must enhance our understanding of California and its cultures, peoples and histories, and be suitable for California and national audiences.

Grants are offered in the following categories: Production grants Film and radio up to $50,000 New media up to $20,000 Research & Development grants Film and radio up to $7,000

Please see the Council's website (www.calhum.org) for grant guidelines and a list of previously supported projects. For more info contact John Lightfoot, CDP Programs Manager, at cdp@calhum.org

ACLU-NoCal - Associate Director

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Application Deadline: August 7, 2009

(Inquiries will be accepted until position is filled.)

The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California (ACLU-NC) seeks an experienced leader to serve as Associate Director to manage and coordinate the programmatic activities of the largest ACLU affiliate in the country.

The Associate Director will be responsible for directing the organization' s policy and organizing activities, working in concert with all program related departments in enhancing programmatic and political capacity and effectiveness. The Associate Director will provide guidance and oversight in the development and implementation of multi-disciplinary, high-impact campaigns for civil liberties. The Associate Director will also help build the future constituency and leadership of the organization, particularly from communities of color, young people, the LGBT community and other marginalized communities.

The Associate Director will report directly to the Executive Director, have significant supervision responsibilities of individual staff and departments, and coordinate program activities and resources for the organization. While working closely with the Executive Director at the level of direction and strategy of the overall program work, the Associate Director will be the primary staff person responsible for program management. As an important member of the ACLU-NC's small senior leadership team, the Associate Director will play a key role in shaping the future of the organization.

The Associate Director is not primarily responsible for the organization' s overall fundraising, governance, or financial management. The Associate Director will also not be directly involved in litigation but will help coordinate the non-litigation advocacy work of the staff attorneys in the Legal Department.

Job Description:

The Associate Director's responsibilities will include:

Program Coordination and Campaign Management:

• Provide overall leadership, management, and support for affiliate program activities including multi-disciplinary campaigns that utilize litigation, advocacy, public education, and organizing strategies;

• Guide and advise program staff in the conception and implementation of project and campaign goals, content, strategy and tactics;

• Facilitate resource allocation – both financial and human – balancing and mediating amid the range of priorities and needs of the program;

• Coordinate and set priorities with the Legal Department to provide for maximum impact of litigation and to support non-litigation policy advocacy strategies of staff attorneys;

• Coordinate with the Communications Department to set program related priorities and goals for media relations and other communications strategies;

• Develop and execute joint priorities with the National ACLU, the two other ACLU affiliates in California, and ACLU Legislative Office in Sacramento.

Supervision and Support of Program Staff (which may include):

•Primary supervision and support of Policy Directors (Racial Justice, Technology and Civil Liberties, Death Penalty, and a position to be hired focused on police practices and criminal justice matters);

•Primary supervision and support of Organizing Department, which focuses on mobilizing public support through campaigns and supporting ACLU-NC chapters, activists, and volunteers;

•Primary supervision and support of the Friedman Project, which focuses on development of youth as leaders for civil liberties and civil rights;

•Primary supervision and support of the San Jose Director, and any future regionally-based staff or offices.

Political and Constituency- Building:

• Provide significant leadership to ACLU-NC led or supported ballot measure campaigns;

• Work with organizing department, board members and others to manage grass tops and grassroots advocacy;

• Work with all staff to identify channels for volunteer engagement and development of new leaders, particularly from communities of color, from LGBT community, and among young people;

• Build and sustain partnerships with other organizations and with key sectors and allies.

Fundraising and Organizational Development:

• Participate in some individual donor fundraising, as assigned;

• Coordinate with Director of Foundation Support to secure foundation grants and to evaluate and report grant outcomes and deliverables;

• Implement strategies for program work to recruit new members, identify donor prospects and involve new fundraising volunteers;

• Support program-related board committees, as assigned;

• Participate in senior staff management and planning;

• Assist staff and departments under their supervision with budgeting.

Systems and Organizational Effectiveness:

• Manage overall program planning, documentation of outcomes and evaluation of effectiveness;

• Create and utilize systems for short and long term program planning and execution;

• Provide guidance to overall contact management and database systems to ensure effective management of volunteers, supporters, activists, and organizational relationships.

All other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a sophisticated, hard-working leader (minimum of seven years relevant experience) with a proven record of accomplishments related to civil rights and civil liberties advocacy. Other qualifications will include:

• Strong leadership skills in communicating, listening, guiding and supporting people toward achieving common goals;

• Substantial experience in developing successful public policy, legislative, ballot measure and/or activist campaigns;

• Management experience – both supervising staff and managing budgets and juggling multiple priorities and projects effectively;

• Ability to work effectively with experienced lawyers and other professional staff;

• Ability to motivate and interact with multi-racial, multi-generational staff, activists and leaders;

• Experience with activist training and leadership development, including amongst young people;

• Working knowledge of civil liberties issues generally (which may include those emerging from the aftermath of September 11, criminal justice issues, reproductive freedom, and equal justice on the basis of race, gender, disability, and sexual orientation) ; a "quick study" on a dynamic array of additional issues;

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;

• A deep and demonstrated commitment to the cause of civil liberties and civil rights;

• Comfort with analyzing and articulating legal concepts and other complex issues and communicating them to a variety of audiences;

• Personal enthusiasm and optimism, along with a sense of humor;

• Organized and able to develop and manage systems for planning and effective internal communication;

• Able to work quickly, flexibly in an often fast-paced work environment.

Compensation:

Salary based on experience. Excellent benefits include four weeks paid vacation; medical, vision and dental insurance for staff members and their dependents and spouses/ domestic partners; life and long-term disability insurance; pension; and thirteen paid holidays.

To Apply:

Applicants should mail a resume and cover letter describing the applicant's interest in the Associate Director position to the attention of Bonnie Anderson, Finance and Administrative Director, ACLU of Northern California, 39 Drumm Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 or e-mail to HR-Admin@aclunc. org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

All applications, inquiries, and nominations, which will remain confidential, should be directed to the Bonnie Anderson.

About the ACLU of Northern California:

The ACLU is a nationwide, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the defense and expansion of civil liberties and civil rights. The ACLU of Northern California (ACLU-NC), based in San Francisco, was founded in 1934. It is the largest ACLU affiliate in the nation, with 53,000 members, 23 all-volunteer chapters and clubs and a staff of over 50, including a legislative office in Sacramento and a satellite office in San Jose.

The ACLU-NC is proud to be an affirmative action employer.

All interested individuals, including people of color, women, persons with disabilities and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex are particularly urged to apply.

The Director of Communications & Marketing,

The Director of Communications & Marketing, Planned Parenthood of San Diego & Riverside Counties is a senior management position in San Diego. Please take a look at the link and share this opportunity with anyone you know who might be a good fit. Director of Communications & Marketing, Planned Parenthood of San Diego & Riverside Counties (salary $75,000 - $80,000, bilingual)

http://tinyurl.com/n7mfjb or Linkedin ID#714523.

ANALYST IN IMMIGRATION POLICY, GS-13

ANALYST IN IMMIGRATION POLICY, GS-13
Congressional Research Service, Washington DC

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Domestic Social Policy Division is seeking an Analyst in Immigration Policy to serve the United States Congress by providing public policy analysis on issues related to immigration policy. The analyst will conduct empirical analyses that inform congressional deliberations of immigration policy proposals and legislation, such as statistical analyses of administrative, social demographic, and economic data; and analyses of current law, policy options, and legislative alternatives in the area of immigration policy (e.g. legal admissions, refugees, naturalizations, border security).

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential,
objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that
Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public
policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

Position is being offered at the GS-13 ($86,927.00- $113,007) with
promotion potential to the GS-15 ($120,830-$153, 200). Please apply
online at: www.loc.gov/ crsinfo . If you
are unable to apply online, please call 202.707.5627 to request an
applicant job kit and refer to vacancy #090154 in all correspondence.
Applications must be received by August 18, 2009.

The Congressional Research Service is the public policy research arm of the U.S. Congress and is fully committed to workforce diversity.

Director of Communications and Marketing

Dear friends and colleagues,



Hope this email finds you well! As you may know I have been with Planned Parenthood of San Diego and Riverside Counties (PPSDRC) since February of this year and I love it, BTW I was on the Board before and have worked with PPSDRC for many years! So I wanted to share an amazing opportunity with all of you and ask that if you or someone you know is interested in the Director of Communications and Marketing position, please apply!



The Director of Communications & Marketing, Planned Parenthood of San Diego & Riverside Counties is a senior management position in San Diego. Please take a look at the link and share this opportunity with anyone you know who might be a good fit. Director of Communications & Marketing, Planned Parenthood of San Diego & Riverside Counties (salary $75,000 - $80,000, bilingual)

http://tinyurl.com/n7mfjb or Linkedin ID#714523.

Director of Series Production

Independent Television Service, Inc. (ITVS) is a nonprofit organization chartered by Congress to make unique and compelling programs for public television. ITVS brings to local and national audiences high-quality, content-rich programs created by a diverse body of independent producers. ITVS programs reflect underrepresented and underserved communities. (www.itvs.org)

Position: Director of Series Production
Salary: $60,000-$65,000 (DOE)
Reports to: Senior Vice President of Content

JOB SUMMARY - The Director of Series Production is responsible for overseeing the production, delivery and packaging of ITVS's three series to public television stations and multi-platform distributions. The Director must be highly experienced in public television productions, multi-platform deliveries, and project management. The successful candidate should have strong leadership, communications, and negotiation skills to manage the sensitive and complex relationships of producers, PBS, constituents, and contractors.

For a complete description, please visit the ITVS website at: http://itvs.org/about/jobs.html.

Casting Numerous Roles for HD Short

Casting Numerous Roles for HD Short

Casting is underway for Primo Pictures' HD short, "Spanish Fly", a comical slice of Latino life, as seen through the eyes of an energetic fly. The film will be in the vein of P.T Anderson's "Boogie Nights" and will be shot by an Award Winning Cinematographer with the NEW RED CAMERA. We are seeking Hispanic, attractive, talented, funny SAG ACTORS (Non-Union are Welcomed too); ages ranging 18 -60 to be part of an ensemble cast. We are stressing ENSEMBLE because we need actors who can take one line of dialogue and give us magic. "There are no small roles, just small actors" This is a union production. Some pay.

Breakdown of Characters:
Mona; late 20's, engaged, optimistic, naive
Patty; early 30's, doting mother, multitasker
Betty; early 30's, submissive at first, then assertive, bubbly
Ali; mid 20's, outspoken, deep rooted issues with Latino men
Gabi; mid 20's, outspoken, deep rooted issues with Latino men
Edith; late 20's -early 30's, educated, yearning to be a mother, sophisticated
Ms. Mendoza; 50's, lonely mother, NEED STRONG DRAMATIC ACTRESS
Grandmother; 60-up, Spanish Speaking role.
Chato; early 30's, machismo Latino man, jerk, loves to barbecue
B-Dog; late 20's, heavy set, loud mouth, Mr. Know-it-All, angry
Beto; late 20's, gangster type (Raider Fan), funny, sarcastic
Diego; late 20's -early 30's, educated, refined Latino man, outspoken, FUNNY
Bobby; early 30's, shy at first, then assertive, sensitive, pines for Betty
STONERS; 18-20, a pair of philosophical teenagers, comedic timing A BIG PLUS!
Cruz; 50's up, father, supportive, comedic timing
Chela, 50's up, mother, concerned, outspoken.

Please submit headshot and resume to:
primopictures@yahoo.com

PT College Prep Writing Instructor Opening

Please encuarage qualified applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School a non-profit school for DC adult immigrants is accepting resumes for the following position for the 2009-2010 school year.
Individual needed to teach a writing course for advanced ESL students. Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred) in TESOL, Adult Education, linguistics and/or other related field. 2+ years ESL and Writing teaching experience required.
Hours: 12pm-2pm Tuesday and Thursday. Position starts in August.

Qualified candidates should e-mail cover letters and resumes to smendez@carlosrosar io.org or fax to (202) 232-6442.

Full Time Bilingual Counselor

We currently have the following full time opening at Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School. Please encourage qualified applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you.

Full Time Bilingual Counselor
Non-profit school for DC adult immigrants has opportunity for a FT Bilingual Counselor to coordinate a guidance program which provides a continuous process of assistance to students through the identification of needs in the educational, vocational, personal and social domains. Candidate must have a MSW or MA degree in Counseling or Psychology. Must be able to interact with populations of diverse, cultural, social and economic backgrounds and have two years counseling experience. Fluency in Spanish and English required. Hours: Monday and Tuesday 1:00pm-8:30pm; Wednesday - Friday 8:30am-4pm. Position begins in August.

E-mail resumes to smendez@carlosrosar io.org or fax to: 202-232-6442.

ESL Fellow

ESL Fellow
Georgetown Law Center

The Center for Global English is expanding its services to foreign lawyers enrolled in master’s degree programs. The person holding the post-doctoral fellowship will teach advanced academic English to foreign lawyers who are working on post-graduate degrees. The teaching contexts include:

1. assist the ESL Specialist in teaching an intensive seminar of 20 students
2. facilitate small group and tutorial work
3. carry out individual tutorial work

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in applied linguistics, English as a second language, cross-cultural communication or a similar area in hand and 3-5 years experience teaching English to international graduate students. The candidate should want to expand his/her teaching repertoire to include ESP in academic English and cross-cultural communication in a legal context. Strong preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching academic English to foreign graduate students and an interest in working with foreign lawyers. This is a full-time position. Salary: $40,000. Send resume and cover letter to Kirsten Schaetzel at kas256@law.georgeto wn.edu

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Music Director in Seattle radion station

KBCS 91.3FM is a listener supported radio station serving the Seattle Metro market. KBCS is licensed as a public service to Bellevue College, but is not a typical student station. Our programming is a mix of locally produced music shows focusing on Americana, International, Jazz and conscious Hip Hop. We also air programming from Pacifica, Public Radio International and our own locally produced public affairs programs.

This newly created f/t position will work closely with each music programmer and the Program Director to develop music programming unique to the Seattle area. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person with a broad musical background to work with a station with tremendous potential and a rich history of programs featuring Americana, folk, jazz, and international.

For more details and the application process, go online to www.kbcs.fm and click on “Job Opening- Music Director at KBCS” on the home page. Initial review of applications begins July 29 and first consideration will be given to those applications received by that date. This position will remain open until filled.

WRITER/EDITOR

WRITER/EDITOR

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Full or Part Time: Full-time

Job Description: Links Media, LLC, seeks a skilled and experienced Writer/Editor to join its Design and Production Unit. He/she will develop high-quality technical , non-technical, and creative documents, which may include informational, educational and communications tools such as brochures, fact sheets, speeches, web content, press releases, articles, op-eds, training materials, meeting materials, presentations, marketing collateral, books, meeting coverage, manuals, workbooks, etc. targeted to health professionals, consumers, policy makers, government officials, internal audiences, and corporate clients.

Reporting to the Publications Manager and the Corporate Leadership, the Writer/Editor will be a skilled editor and savvy technical writer with the ability to translate complex concepts and scientific information for various audiences and different levels of literacy. The successful candidate will be able to produce persuasive, strategic written materials under tight deadlines and within a dynamic, team-based environment. He/she also will have superior copy-editing skills, unflappable attention to detail, and some broader communications experience beyond publishing (e.g., web management).

A full description is attached.

To Apply: Please forward cover letter, resume, salary requirements based on history, and 3+ writing samples (Web links are accepted) , including press documents, management report, article, or other publication, to jobs@linksmedia. net in MS Word or fax to 301-987-5498. Top candidates will be required to take an editing test.

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TRAINING SPECIALIST GS-1712-11

Please be advised that the following vacancy announcement is currently
open:

TRAINING SPECIALIST GS-1712-11

Location: Ft. Worth, TX (NEDC)
Vacancy Ann.#: NRCS-NCSU-09- 26MP
Who May Apply: Status Candidates
Pay Plan: GS-1712-11
Appointment Term: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Opening Date: 07/08/2009 Closing Date: 07/29/2009
Salary: $59,428 - $77,251 USD per year

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=82039928

Time for Change Foundation -Communications Director

We are looking for a Communication Director

Detailed Job Description is attached



Who we are: Time for Change Foundation (TFCF) has provides transitional housing to homeless women. Our target population and services include women and their children who were recovering from the effects of mental and physical abuse, substance abuse, and incarceration. Currently, we have two facilities that accommodate women and children. Time For Change Foundation is the model of excellence in the Inland Empire for empowering disenfranchised women transitioning from homelessness and recidivism.



Job Description: Create substantial national awareness for Time For Change Foundation. Work, reach and impact the community at large. Create awareness that will strengthen financial resources to sustain Time for Change Foundation. Help to drive participation in Time for Change Foundation program nationwide and support marketing and fundraising efforts.



Job Type: Full Time Salary, no benefits.



Annual Salary Range: $45 - 50 K



Qualifications:

* B.A. in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or
* Equivalent. (Strongly preferred but not required)
* Five to seven years experience leading communications or media projects. (Mandatory)
* Proof of experience working in communications for a fast-paced, multifaceted organization.
* Excellent writing, editorial expertise and communication skills.
* Functional knowledge of website management and graphics.
* Software usage ( Microsoft office)

All interested candidates should submit resume, salary history and a 2-3 page writing sample to cscott@timeforchang e.us

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OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER

OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Full or Part Time: Full-time

Job Description: Links Media, LLC, seeks a seasoned Outreach and Partnership Officer to provide leadership and direction for outreach and partnership building activities on domestic and international projects, working in close collaboration with other team members to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate these efforts. As an integral member of a team with diverse skills and expertise, he/she will oversee the timely, cost effective, and high-quality planning and implementation of outreach and partnership activities, including production and delivery of technical support and training materials and project marketing materials for forging key stakeholder relationships. Tasks may include report writing, development and task administration/ management, production and delivery of a variety of technical assistance (TA) and training, capacity building, partnership development.

Reporting to the Director of Integrated Marketing Communications and the Corporate Leadership, the Outreach and Partnership Officer will provide program planning and implementation support to various Links Media projects. Because the nature of Links Media’s work is fluid, the incumbent will work as an integral member of a team of research, marketing communications, eMarketing, training, and TA staff to plan and implement a broad range of outreach and partnerships activities, with particular contribution expected in the area of capacity and partnership building. The successful candidate will be a strong, senior-level team leader with good interpersonal skills, high energy, highly organized, and able to develop and manage their own work program. He/she also will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong experience of managing the creation and implementation of capacity building activities to ensure project sustainability and partnerships to leverage project successes.

A full description is attached.

To Apply: Please forward cover letter, resume, salary requirements based on history, and two short (max 300 words) writing samples to jobs@linksmedia. net in MS Word or fax to 301-987-5498.

COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING OFFICER

COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING OFFICER

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Full or Part Time: Full-time

Job Description: Links Media, LLC, seeks a seasoned Communications and Marketing Officer to provide leadership and direction for a wide range of communications activities on domestic and international projects, working in close collaboration with other team members to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate these efforts. As an integral member of a team with diverse skills and expertise, he/she will oversee the timely, cost effective, and high-quality planning and implementation of marketing, communication tasks and activities. Tasks may include strategic planning, report writing, development and task administration/ management, production and delivery of a variety of technical and creative informational, educational and communication messages and materials.

Reporting to the Director of Integrated Marketing Communications and the Corporate Leadership, the Communications and Marketing Officer will provide program planning and implementation support to various Links Media projects. Because the nature of Links Media’s work is fluid, the incumbent will work as an integral member of a team of research, marketing communications, eMarketing, training, and technical assistance staff to plan and implement a broad range of communication activities, with particular contribution expected in the area of traditional and new marketing communication. The successful candidate will be a strong, senior-level team leader with good interpersonal skills, high energy, highly organized, and able to develop and manage their own work program. He/she also will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong experience of managing the creation and implementation of an integrated communication strategies of
various projects, ensuring Links Media’s efforts are targeted in content, delivery, and audience.

A full description is attached.

To Apply: Please forward cover letter, resume, salary requirements based on history, and two short (max 300 words) writing samples to jobs@linksmedia. net in MS Word or fax to 301-987-5498.

Editors / Camera Operators / Compositors / Engineers

Editors / Camera Operators / Compositors / Engineers

We are looking for experienced:

Editors (Avid Nitris and Final Cut Pro)
Camera Operator
DIT/Engineer
Switcher/Green Screen Compositor

Pay is commensurate with experience and what the needs are for that particular project.

Please check out our website www.BigVision.com to get an idea of what we do before submitting.

TO SUBMIT:
Be sure t o mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com for priority consideration, and email your COVER LETTER and RESUME (as TEXT within the body of the email, NOT as an attachment), to:
Susan@BigVision.com
Please put the JOB TITLE in the subject line.

BIG VISION STUDIOS:
The Stage is 80x50x24 w/ black curtains
The Pre-Lit Green Screen CYC is 36x32x20
We rent: Any Format of HD Cameras (Sony-Red-Panasonic-Iconix)
Cine Style & ENG HD Lens (Zeiss-Fujinon-Canon-Pro 35)
Switched or Single Cam /Any HD Record Format, HD Post Production / Mobile HD Air Pack
www.BigVision.com

Full Time Paid Internship (Spanish/English Bilingual)

Full Time Paid Internship (Spanish/English Bilingual)

Company: Flip Films
City: Santa Monica
State: CA
Job Title: INTERN

Job Description: Award-winning Commercial Production company looking for a friendly, energetic, and savvy intern to assist with the day-to-day activities in the office. Room for growth.

Responsibilities:
- Administrative tasks (running errands, answering phones, filing, etc.)
- Research tasks
- Making Online & DVD Reels
- Assisting producers and directors

Job Requirements:
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a must. Must be fluent in both languages.

Job Skills:
Mac, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Final Cut Pro.

Ideal candidate would possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and problem-solving skills.

Contact us: Send resumes via email to lisa@flipfilms.com

Comments: No Phone Calls.

2-YEAR RESIDENCY OPENINGS AT THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE

2-YEAR RESIDENCY OPENINGS AT THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE
WATCHDOG TEAM RESIDENT
This person will work closely with reporters from the Investigative and Consumer Watchdog team to help produce short- and mid-term stories. We’re looking for someone who enjoys digging through records and studying databases but also someone with experience doing shoe-leather reporting. One day this reporter may be cooped up in a drab room combing through court records; the next, she or he may be assigned to a breaking or short-term story. This is a great opportunity for a reporter20with some investigative experience and the passion to do more. We value fresh ideas, and this reporter also will get a chance to pursue his/her reporting instincts on watchdog stories.

BUSINESS REPORTER RESIDENT
We’re looking for an early-career reporter with a passion for news and storytelling and an interest and background in business writing. You will learn by doing in one of the world’s business capitals, covering breaking news for digital and print as well as taking on more ambitious assignments for a news organization with high standards and a deep appreciation for financial and economic stories.
The Tribune takes a broad view of what constitutes business news, focusing not just on local corporations and the economy but stories of significance to consumers and investors. This reporter will join a dynamic team of experienced and flexible writers and editors who are equally comfortable producing sophisticated pieces for Page One as they are bashing out breaking news item for the Web. Being curious, driven and creative are important t raits because we value original thinking and expect everyone to generate their own story ideas.
METRO REPORTER RESIDENT
Our two-year residency program offers an opportunity for reporters with generally three or more years daily experience to become a part of the Tribune editorial department, mostly covering city or suburban issues.
This reporter will join a dynamic team of experienced and flexible writers and editors who are equally comfortable producing sophisticated pieces for Page One as they are bashing out breaking news item for the Web. Being curious, driven and creative are important traits because we value original thinking and expect everyone to generate their own story ideas.

REQUIREMENTS:
Chicago Tribune’s 2-year residency program is an opportunity for journalists with generally three or more years experience to become a part of the Tribune editorial department. It is not a training program. You should send a cover letter, resume, clips (12-15) on 8 ½ x 11 paper and the names of at least three professional references to Sheila R. Solomon, Senior Editor for Recruitment, Chicago Tribune, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611-4041. You may also e-mail srsolomon@tribune.com . Please note in your correspondence for which position you are specifically applying.

News Producer - Radio Bilingue

July 8, 2009


Dear Colleagues,

Our news department has an opening for the position of news producer. The
position is full time, based in Fresno and will start in September. We are
searching for a professional who will bring to the news department expertise
especially in two areas:

- News writing in Spanish. A solid experience in copy editing, assignment
editing or teaching of journalistic style will be required, and

- Radio announcing. We hope to recruit a great news communicator who will
have experience in using the voice in a compelling way, to convey news
messages.

I would like to encourage any interested colleagues to apply. If you know
of anyone who may be interested in the position, please feel free to forward
this announcement.


Thanks,

Samuel Orozco


JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
News Producer

Radio Bilingüe, the Latino public radio network, is searching for an
energetic professional to produce its network-distributed news services,
including the daily Spanish-language news service Noticiero Latino, its
weekly edition Edición Semanaria, and the talk show Línea Abierta. The News
Producer coordinates news staff and free-lance correspondents.


QUALIFICATIONS: Must speak fluent Spanish and English, excellent writing and
on-air announcing skills, computer proficiency, familiar with digital
editing software and techniques, ability to meet deadlines and able to work
independently. To apply, send letter of interest and resume to: Samuel
Orozco, Radio Bilingüe, Fort Mason Center, Building D, Suite 210, San
Francisco, CA, 94123.
sorozco@radiobilingue.org

Director, Media & Affiliate Relations for Hispanic Communications Network (DC)

Director, Media & Affiliate Relations for Hispanic Communications Network (DC)

Job Title: Director, Media & Affiliate Relations
Location: Washington DC Headquarters
Major Purpose: Responsibility for the media relations department, which includes the responsibility for media relations facets of client campaigns and HCN activities, as well as maintenance and growth of HCN’s media affiliate network.

Principal Job Duties/Responsibilities:
• Create, develop, manage and implement strategy for media relations campaigns for clients and HCN activities

• Create media relations target lists according to campaign objectives

• Create media relations strategy to maximize coverage of campaigns

• Coordinate media relations campaigns components including scheduling of client interviews, pitching stories and generating media reports, RMT’s, SMT’s, interview placements on national and local media.

• Write press information including, media advisories, press releases, pitching scripts and emails to secure placements on behalf of clients and the company.

• Supervise media relations department and staff, which is accountable for the following:

• Contact current affiliate network to maintain relationships with HCN and ensure programming is placed on regular basis and affiliates are reporting through affidavits and proof-of-performance

• Regular follow-up with current affiliates as required to maintain programming on the air

• Maintenance of company database to ensure quality and accuracy of data

• Prepare regular newsletter updates to affiliate network and create special communications and promotional opportunities that are designed to maintain our affiliate network

• Secure new affiliates by calling on stations and pitching our programming packages

• Ensure quality assurance in programming sent to affiliates by working with the Head of Programming department

• Advise Programming department on creative and production techniques that connect with media programmers and Hispanic market

• Generate information packets, presentations and other communications necessary to grow the affiliate network and syndication activities

• Obtain and archive affidavits and tear sheets.

• Generate reports as-needed pertaining to the affiliate network

• Present at new client development meetings

• Create and manage departmental budget

• Supervise and manage departmental staff

Principal Decisions:
• Management of current affiliate network

• Growth of network

• Creative and programming authority

• Determines the most appropriate medium to achieve new affiliates.

• Develops plans and defines targets to pitch campaigns.

Experience:
• Strong portfolio and proven experience of writing, managing and implementing successful media relations campaigns for past clients.

• Native Spanish-language fluency is a must paired with a deep knowledge of the U.S. Hispanic market consumer habits and preferences.

• Bilingual ability to translate Spanish-language work into English for clients as-needed.

• Minimum five (5) years experience in Hispanic media industry in the U.S.

• Minimum three (3) years experience in Hispanic advertising or PR firm

Key Contacts:
• Hispanic media including, program directors, editors, station owners, publishers, news directors

• Subcontractors

• HCN account management group

• HCN clients

Qualifications/Technical Skills:
• MS Office proficient including ability to create presentations
• Financial management skills for building and managing departmental budget, proposal budgets, and financial analyses

Compensation:
• Base salary + performance bonus
• Full company paid medical and dental benefits
• Company life insurance plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days
• Paid holidays

Applicants, please send your resume to careers@hcnmedia.com

Director, Production & Creative Services for Hispanic Communications Network (DC)

Director, Production & Creative Services for Hispanic Communications Network (DC)

Job Title: Director, Production & Creative Services
Location: Washington, D.C.
Major Purpose: This position has the overall responsibility for the creative development, production and distribution of all production, programming, campaigns and work of HCN and its social and cause marketing clients, as well as educational media programming.

Principal Job Duties/Responsibilities:
• Develop and manage the creative ideas, concepts, writing and production for campaigns across all media platforms for HCN clients to achieve client goal and industry-standard excellence.

• Manage the HCN programming and regular productions, such as radio shows and newspaper columns to achieve increased distribution and ratings/impressions.

• Write copy, design storyboards, direct, produce and provide detailed support in the event that the creative and production staff do not meet the required standards of production. This is a “hands-on” position where proven writing and development experience is a must.

• Inspire and guide a team of designers and writers to creative excellence as both a player and a mentor

• Utilize knowledge offered from Clients and Account Management team, to prepare comprehensive creative strategies, by assessing client mandatory’s, audience segmentation, desired outcomes and competition.

• Write and/or edit business development presentations for company and/or clients to best articulate the ideas and execution in a sophisticated and marketing savvy manner that is in sync with the target brand.

• Responsible for the daily production of all radio programming, newspaper columns and future media programming

• Supervise team of writers, producers and sound engineers

• Supervise the management of our production facilities throughout the U.S. and abroad.

• Develop and select new programming ideas and supervise complete launches

• Deliver all programming to our Media Relations and Affiliates Group on a timely basis and within the quality standards required to continue operations and growth.

• Responsible for the weekly development and editorial process related to our newspaper column using a staff of journalists.

• Oversee the complete production of each campaign, including selection and assignment of production team, scripting, casting, production, and post-production. This goes across every media platform including – television, film, radio, print, online, mobile marketing, outdoor and experiential marketing.

• Work with the other departments in the enhancement of existing procedures and the development of new procedures to achieve greater efficiencies for production efforts

• Responsible for quality assurance and operational aspects of production operations

• Develop and manage departmental budget

• Build on knowledge of competitor production and program strategy to create and distribute competitive programming and campaigns to meet the needs and expectations of our target market, clients, and affiliate network.

• Meet with and present to potential and current clients and funders

• Hires and assesses staff and talent

Personal Requirements/Competencies
• Creative ability to build Spanish language educational media campaigns paired with grass roots approach

• Native Spanish-language fluency is a must paired with a deep knowledge of the U.S. Hispanic market consumer habits and preferences.

• Bilingual ability to translate Spanish-language work into English for clients as-needed.

• Ability to identify, cultivate and manage strategic relationships that result in achieving company goals

• Ability to quickly identify and develop business opportunities

• Excellent presentation skills

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills

Experience:
• Minimum 5+ years experience in the U.S. Hispanic media industry.

• Must have 10+ years of experience managing a team of writers, designers, producers, talent and outside vendors in a creative team environment.

• Must have deep portfolio with strong Spanish-language writing skills.

• Experienced in managing workflow and processes from concept to completion.

• Proven management skill s and experience with an established record of success within the Hispanic media industry.

• Must have positive attitude, team spirit and the ability to lead a creative team.

• Working knowledge of Hispanic media, programming and advertising (TV, Print, Radio, Online), printing techniques, web production, and must be well versed in Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Acrobat, FTP software and comfortable with Mac and Windows.

• Successful in a fast paced environment, where one is expected to multitask.

Qualifications/Technical Skills:
• MS Office proficient including ability to create presentations
• Financial management skills for building and managing departmental budget, proposal budgets, and financial analyses

Compensation
• Base salary + performance bonus
• Full company paid medical and dental benefits
• Company life insurance plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days
• Paid holidays

Applicants, please send your resume to careers@hcnmedia.com

Administrative Assistant to James Schamus, CEO of Focus Features (NYC)

Administrative Assistant to James Schamus, CEO of Focus Features (NYC)

We are currently accepting resumes for the position of Administrative Assistant to James Schamus, CEO of Focus Features, in the New York office. Please see below for more information and email a resume and cover letter (even if brief) to Felipe.Tewes@focusfeaturescom

The position’s primary responsibility is to provide full administrative support to the CEO. Tasks range widely and include varying one-time projects as well as personal requests. As your supervisor would also be a professor at Columbia and a screenwriter and producer, the job varies accordingly. Basic duties include: rolling calls and maintaining phone log and contacts; managing complex calendar; booking and anticipating extensive travel schedule; processing expense reports; other projects as assigned and by own initiative. Candidates must have the ability to multi-task with ease, excellent phone and interpersonal demeanor; great attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and great care to avoid errors. We are looking for someone flexible and proactive, who will anticipate problems and prompt planning discussions, not simply await instructions. Above all, a pleasant and friendly tonality at all times is of utmost importance. Previous desk experience at an agency and/or production company is a must. Candidate must be able to start in late July.

To learn more about Focus Features, please visit http://filminfocus.com/

Asian Communities for Reproductive Justice

Asian Communities for Reproductive Justice

1440 Broadway, suite 301 , Oakland CA 94612

T.510.663.8300 F.510.663.8301 Email: dana@reproductiveju stice.org




Job Announcement



Position: Worker Organizer

Hours: Full-Time

Salary: competitive salary, DOE

Deadline: Open until filled





Asian Communities for Reproductive Justice (ACRJ) is seeking a highly skilled and creative person to join our team as an organizer for our worker organizing project, POLISH: Popular research, Organizing and Leadership Initiative for Safety and Health. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an individual who is interested in moving local organizing towards broad impact at the intersection of reproductive justice, worker justice, environmental justice and climate change. The Worker Organizer will expand on the successful growth of POLISH in the community, as well as its leadership within the California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative, and will help develop new strategies that broaden the scope of our local organizing to connect with issues of climate change and environmental justice.



The Worker Organizer’s primary areas of work include community organizing and campaign development, base-building and leadership development, training and political education, alliance building, and working with Vietnamese nail salon workers/owners in Oakland . This person will work closely with and report directly to the Organizing Director.



The ideal candidate has demonstrated success doing organizing campaigns and alliance building and is invested in creating change and movement building at the local, state, and national level. The candidate should also be highly organized, want to be part of a dynamic and strategic team, and have a commitment to building the social justice movement.





About ACRJ



Founded in 1989, Asian Communities for Reproductive Justice (ACRJ) is at the forefront of building a Reproductive Justice Movement so that all people and their communities can thrive. ACRJ’s definition of reproductive justice is when all people can make healthy decisions about their gender, bodies, and sexuality for themselves and their families in all aspects of their lives. ACRJ promotes and protects reproductive justice through organizing, building leadership capacity, developing alliances, and education to achieve community and systemic change on the local, state and national levels.



In January 2007, we launched a multiracial national movement building initiative, EMERJ: Expanding the Movement for Empowerment and Reproductive Justice, which builds strategic cross-sector and cross-issue alliances and capacity.





Roles & Responsibilities



* Recruit and work directly with Vietnamese nail salon workers and owners
* Lead POLISH campaign development, leadership development and training, communications and evaluation
* Build strategic relationships with key individuals, agencies and departments and social justice organizations
* Complete progress reports of program activities, including documentation and evaluation
* Represent the organization in a variety of capacities
* Work closely with and reports to the Organizing Director in the strategic development and visioning for the work
* Participate in department-wide activities and the work of other ACRJ projects and programs, as necessary
* Actively engage in all organization- wide activities, including grassroots fundraising



Qualifications



* Vietnamese speaking (at least verbal capacity; translation capacity preferred)
* At least 2 years’ experience as an organizer or in a related position (experience with policy a plus)
* Strong commitment to ACRJ’s mission and social justice
* Strong initiative, dedication, and ability to work well under pressure, and in a team-oriented environment
* Strong ability to follow through, think strategically and track progress
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Experience with and commitment to working with Asian communities, especially with immigrants and refugees
* Computer and software skills including MS Word, MS Excel, web and email
* Willing to work some evenings and weekends
* Driver’s license and transportation required, with insurance





Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send resume and writing sample and cover letter to:

dana(at)reproductiv ejustice. org

Dana Ginn Paredes

ACRJ

1440 Broadway, suite 301

Oakland, CA 94612

www.reproductivejus tice.org




People of color, queer and gender non-conforming people are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Center for Economic and Policy Research

Organization Description:
The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) was established in
1999 to promote democratic debate on the most important economic and
social issues that affect people's lives. In order for citizens to
effectively exercise their voices in a democracy, it is necessary that
they be informed about the problems and choices that they face. An
informed public should then be able to choose policies that lead to an
improving quality of life, both for people within the United States,
and around the world.

Toward this end, CEPR conducts both professional research and public
education so that the public is better prepared to choose among the
various policy options. The professional research is oriented towards
filling important gaps in the understanding of particular economic and
social problems, or the impact of specific policies, both domestically
and globally. The public education portion of CEPR's mission is to
present the findings of professional research, both by CEPR and
others, in a manner that allows broad segments of the public to know
exactly what is at stake in major policy debates. As part of its
public education initiative, CEPR utilizes research findings and
analysis to challenge the myths, assumptions, policies and
institutions that perpetuate economic and social inequality.

CEPR's founding scholars include Dean Baker and Mark Weisbrot,
co-directors of CEPR, and Robert Pollin, Professor of Economics,
University of Massachusetts.

Research Assistant (International Issues)

Job Description:
CEPR has an immediate opening for a full-time Research Assistant
(International) . The focus of this work will be international economic
policy issues. Responsibilities include collection and analysis of
data from Spanish and English print and electronic sources,
preparation of charts and graphs, research of English and Spanish
literature and summarization of relevant background material. This
position will include original research of Latin American financial
sources, and writing in and translating of CEPR’s findings into
Spanish for a Latin American audience.

Qualifications:
Successful candidates will possess a B.A. or B.S. in economics or
related field, with working knowledge of statistics, international and
labor economics, and the politics and economics of Latin America;
several months of experience as a research assistant or performing
similar work; knowledge of Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and
graphics software; and oral and written fluency in English and Latin
American Spanish.

Salary & Benefits:
CEPR offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
This position will be represented by the International Federation of
Professional and Technical Engineers, Local #70, AFL-CIO.

To Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to jobscepr2009 [at]
cepr [dot] net. Please include “Research Assistant Search” in the
subject line. Applications may also be mailed to Research Assistant
Search Committee, CEPR, 1611 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 400,
Washington, DC 20009. NO TELEPHONE CALLS OR FAXES PLEASE. Successful
candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. Due to the
volume of applicants, you may not receive a response.

International Outreach Associate
Organization Description:
The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) was established in
1999 to promote democratic debate on the most important economic and
social issues that affect people's lives. It is an independent
nonpartisan think tank based in Washington, DC. CEPR functions as an
economic “truth squad” and a media watchdog, conducting professional
research and getting it out to the media, policy-makers, and
advocates. CEPR is a key player in the debates on a wide range of
issues, including trade policy, the IMF and World Bank, economic
development in Latin America, and U.S.-Latin American relations, as
welll as domestic issues, including Social Security, health care,
unionization, the housing bubble, and the financial crisis.

Job Description:
The Outreach Associate plays an essential role in CEPR’s operations.
S/he works as a team with economists, policy, and communications staff
to formulate and implement strategies to share CEPR’s research with
key audiences. The Outreach Associate acts as a conduit to translate
CEPR’s research into action by connecting with advocacy groups,
policymakers and their staff, and other actors in the international
policy community. This position requires a high level of autonomy,
initiative, strategic thinking, and an ability to communicate
effectively with a range of players in the policy world.

Responsibilities:

* Identifies and cultivates relationships among key research,
advocacy, and Congressional contacts.
* Ensures the visibility of CEPR policy and research perspectives
with key audiences.
* Plans, coordinates, and organizes CEPR participation in Hill
briefings, debates, and other events.
* Represents CEPR and participates in conferences, coalition
meetings and public events.
* Monitors and tracks policy developments and current
international issues relevant to CEPR’s program work.
* Responds to outside inquiries for technical assistance.
* May assist in international policy research.

Qualifications:

* Knowledge of international economic policy and Latin American
foreign policy issues
* 5-7 years of work experience in policy, communications,
organizing, government or Congress.
* 2 years experience in event planning.
* Excellent written and oral communications skills; well
organized; strong computer skills
* Self-directed and a demonstrated team player; ability to handle
multiple projects in fast-paced environment; ability to work with a
wide range of people
* Bachelor’s degree and fluency in Spanish are required
* Commitment to social and economic justice and CEPR’s mission

Salary & Benefits:
CEPR offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
This position will be represented by the International Federation of
Professional and Technical Engineers, Local #70, AFL-CIO.

Closing Date: as soon as filled. Position posted on April 24, 2009.

To Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, and two references to jobscepr2009 [at]
cepr [dot] net. Please include “Outreach Associate Search” in the
subject line. Applications may also be mailed to Outreach Associate
Search Committee, CEPR, 1611 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 400,
Washington, DC 20009. NO TELEPHONE CALLS OR FAXES PLEASE. Successful
candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. Due to the
volume of applicants, you may not receive a response.

CEPR Internships
Interested in interning with CEPR? Our full-time, paid internships are
usually available every Spring, Summer and Fall semester. Generally,
we start accepting internship applications four to eight weeks before
the start of each semester. All internships are posted on this webpage
once they become available. We are no longer accepting intern
applications for Summer 2009.

Many of CEPR's interns have gone on to find great jobs at Washington,
DC think tanks and research institutes, including: Center for American
Progress, Center for Law and Social Policy, Mathematica Policy
Research, and Public Citizen.

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Progressive States Network - Job Postings

Progressive States Network is expanding our staff and seeks candidates for a number of exciting, high-impact positions. Please feel free to forward this email to any friends or colleagues who might be interested in applying.

To apply, please send replies to the email address listed at the end of each individual job description. Positions include:

Legislative Director
Stimulus, Tax and Anti-Privatization Policy Advocate
Health Care Policy Advocate
All positions are located in PSN's national office in New York, NY.

Progressive States Network aims to transform the political landscape by sparking progressive actions at the state level. Founded in 2005, PSN is working to build a cohesive nationwide network of advocates and legislators built to advance not just a string of good policy issues, but a multi-issue narrative of progressive values and best practices to meet the needs of working families. By supporting state legislators and other groups in their efforts to spark progressive actions and get good ideas passed into law, Progressive States proves that state policy matters and that good policy leads to good politics for all.

Progressive States Network
101 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor • New York, NY 10013 • p: 212-680-3116 • f: 212-680-3117 • www.progressivestates.org


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Legislative Director

Progressive States Network is seeking a senior-level Legislative Director to direct legislative and communication strategies for PSN, an organization working with state legislators and advocates in all fifty states to advance an anti-racist, social justice agenda covering a range of issues on behalf of working families. The Legislative Director will work with the Executive Director and other staff to develop long-term campaign strategies and will oversee the day-to-day work of policy and communication staff in implementing those strategies. The Legislative Director will have staff management, team evaluation, and project management responsibilities within the organization.

Progressive States Network is a fast-growing organization needing a creative and innovative Legislative Director who can work with both legislators and organizations around the country. Our goal is to dynamically strengthen the political infrastructure supporting progressive policy in the states while helping advance concrete legislation to raise wages, fight racist attacks on immigrants, establish health care for all, expand democratic rights, create a stronger, greener economy and promote a more just society.

Key Campaigns: A few major upcoming legislative campaigns include:

Coordinate policies across state legislatures to require transparency, as well as economic and racial equity in distribution of federal recovery funds;
Move five to six key bills (to be approved at our national conference in September) in fifteen to twenty states simultaneously during the 2010 legislative session, including issues such as paid sick days, anti-foreclosure, corporate contract and tax disclosure, labor rights, and other issues that help publicly define progressive policy and use multi-state work for strategic messaging;
Build on the 750 state legislators in forty-eight states signed onto our health care campaign to continue advocacy at both the federal and state level for fundamental health care reform;
Continue our immigrant rights work and build a national network of legislators working with supportive organizations promoting pro-immigrant policies and help delegitimize racist anti-immigrant legislators and initiatives.
The organizational tools we use in pursuit of these legislative goals include a combination of broad policy support in the form of reports and weekly updates on best practices, combined with rapid-response technical support for legislators and advocates in particular states. We work to strengthen cross-state legislator peer-to-peer education and coordination, while deepening coordination of legislators and organizational allies in each state. Our goal is to organize multi-state legislative networks built around particular issues like health care, immigration, wage rights and election reform, while at the same time building multi-issue progressive caucuses in each state that bring legislators and advocate allies together.

Qualifications: The candidate for Legislative Director must be self-motivated, as well as an innovative thinker and organizer with a dedication to a progressive, anti-racist vision of our economy and society. Legislative and communications experience essential. Demonstrated experience managing staff, volunteers and coalitions, as well as excellent verbal and writing skills are also an essential requirement. Experience in development or other organization-building skills a strong plus. Relevant experience includes (but is not limited to) working in political, policy, legal, journalistic, or government settings. Advanced degrees, including a JD or masters in related fields, may count toward a candidate's professional experience. But most of all, we are looking for smart, creative thinkers and doers who can help build and strengthen the progressive movement in this country.

Progressive States is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and value a diverse workforce, and we seek diversity among applicants for this position. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits: Salary and benefits for this position is commensurate with a senior-level position based on the amount of relevant professional experience that a candidate has. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.

Location: Position based in PSN's national office in New York, NY.

Background: The Progressive States Network works with legislators and community organizations across the country to advance legislation at the state level that protects individual freedoms, promotes sustainable economic growth, and strengthens America's working families. Backed by labor unions, community leaders, environmental groups, grassroots organizations and other individual supporters, Progressive States blends analysis and action and is working to establish a cohesive network and support system for progressive legislators and organizations in all 50 states, while building a concerted movement dedicated to grassroots social and political change across the nation. See www.progressivestates.org for more information.

How to Apply: Email a compelling cover letter, resume and writing sample identifying which policy position you are applying for and which shows your ability to write about policy issues in a manner accessible to the public to: legdirectorjob@progressivestates.org


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Stimulus, Tax and Anti-Privatization Policy Advocate

The Progressive States Network (www.progressivestates.org) seeks a highly motivated individual to work in a team approach as a policy advocate to promote transparency and racial equity in stimulus spending in the states, progressive tax and budget reforms, and contract accountability measures that protect taxpayers, workers providing services, and public priorities. The Progressive States Network is a state-based organization, the mission of which is to build a national network of progressive legislators and state-based advocates to advance progressive legislative campaigns in America's state legislatures.

Job Description: Progressive States is looking for an individual to provide policy and technical support for national campaigns and build a national legislative network of tax and budget legislators and allied organizations across the country. The candidate must work with legislators and state advocates to promote:

Equity and transparency in stimulus spending: Work with national coalitions and state legislators and advocates to require transparency in spending and assure that the stimulus addresses racial and economic inequality;
Progressive revenue options, including shifting the tax burden from poor and working families, closing corporate tax loopholes, and providing messaging to promote those options;
Budget reforms, including greater transparency and accountability to promote more effective and efficient spending;
Anti-privatization and contract accountability measures that challenge current privatization efforts, while assuring that any contracting out of government functions to private industry actually saves taxpayer money, promotes public priorities and protects wage standards for workers in the economy;
Economic models that value government investments as a key to economic growth, as a counterpoint to conservative ideology that promotes tax cuts and deregulation.
Since Progressive States is dedicated to breaking down single issue politics in favor of a shared multi-issue agenda, any candidate for this position should be prepared to promote these issues in the context of helping to promote other issues of concerns to our allies in the labor, civil rights, environmental and other grassroots communities.

The work of the policy advocate will include a few key functions:

PSN State Campaign Support: A core part of the PSN staffer's responsibility will be to support campaigns on these issues in each state, while create national messaging and organizing that links work across the states into cohesive messaging and cross-state support. This help will range from drafting legislation and amendments during the sessions, writing op-eds, developing fact sheets and other resource sheets, promoting grassroots public education in support of these initiatives, and helping legislators educate their fellow lawmakers on the need for policy changes.
Coordinating with Partners in Stimulus Transparency and Equity: The policy advocate will work with key partners to develop standards and legislation for the states to assure that the stimulus recovery funds are used to create good-paying jobs and address racial and economic inequality in our states. Politically, the advocate will help to work across the states to frame state priorities as serving national economic recovery goals.
Highlight Developments on Privatization: Part of the work will be supporting a national collaboration around privatization and contract accountability funded by the Ford Foundation with the goal of helping the partners in the collaboration develop innovative new strategies to promote responsible contracting in the coming years. This will include highlighting research on privatization in state and local government contracts and tracking major new privatization deals proposed in states and best practices being promoted in different states in response that promote accountability.
Build Tax, Budget and Contract Accountability Legislative Network: A key role for the PSN advocate will be to build a national network of state legislators that can work consistently to expand tax, budget and contracting reforms. By encouraging more legislator-to-legislator communication across state lines, we help legislators to see a policy proposal not as some radical new innovation, but as a tested policy which has strengthened the political position of their peer legislators in other states. Strengthening legislator-to-legislator coordination also encourages legislators to think more seriously about the national impact of their actions and their role as leaders in the progressive movement, instead of just narrowly concentrating on their role as legislators in their own state.
Qualifications: Any candidate must be self-motivated and an innovative thinker and organizer with a dedication to public interest issues. Excellent verbal and writing skills are an essential requirement. Background in election reform advocacy is strongly desired. Relevant experience includes (but is not limited to) working in political, policy, legal, journalistic, or government settings. Advanced degrees, including a JD or masters in related fields, may count toward a candidate's professional experience. But most of all, we are looking for smart, creative thinkers and doers who can help build and strengthen the progressive movement in this country.

Progressive States is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and value a diverse workforce, and we seek diversity among applicants for this position. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits: Salary and benefits for this position is commensurate with the amount of relevant professional experience that a candidate has. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.

Location: Position based in PSN's national office in New York, NY.

Background: The Progressive States Network works with legislators and community organizations across the country to advance legislation at the state level that protects individual freedoms, promotes sustainable economic growth, and strengthens America's working families. Backed by labor unions, community leaders, environmental groups, grassroots organizations and other individual supporters, Progressive States blends analysis and action and is working to establish a cohesive network and support system for progressive legislators in all 50 states, while building a concerted movement dedicated to grassroots social and political change across the nation. See www.progressivestates.org for more information.

How to Apply: Email a compelling cover letter, resume and writing sample identifying which policy position you are applying for and which shows your ability to write about policy issues in a manner accessible to the public to: taxbudgetjob@progressivestates.org


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Health Care Policy Advocate
The Progressive States Network (www.progressivestates.org) seeks a highly motivated individual to work in a team approach as a policy advocate working on health care issues with state legislators and organizations around the country. The Progressive States Network is a state-based organization, the mission of which is to pass progressive legislation in all 50 of America's state legislatures, strengthen progressive alliances, and challenge rightwing forces in each of those states.

Job Description: Progressive States Network has built a network of over 750 state legislators in forty-eight states who support fundamental progressive health care reform and the task of the health care policy advocate, working with both national and state organizational allies, is to help translate that legislative network into concrete changes in both federal and state policy. That work will include a few key policy goals:

Mobilize legislators and allies in support of federal health care reform;
Help implement the law in the states in the most progressive way possible once passed;
Work to assure transparency and equity in the stimulus spending in states across the country.
The organizational tools we use in pursuit of these legislative goals include a combination of broad policy support in the form of reports and weekly updates on best practices, combined with rapid-response technical support for legislators and advocates in particular states. We work to strengthen cross-state legislator peer-to-peer education and coordination, while deepening coordination of legislators and organizational allies in each state.

Because PSN works across multiple issues, any advocate should be prepared to work in a multi-issue framework and track some policy issues beyond health care.

PSN State Campaign Support: A core part of the PSN staffer's responsibility will be to support campaigns on these issues in each state, working with local allies and legislative allies we have developed from other campaigns to find sponsors and help move the bills in more states. This help will range from drafting legislation and amendments during the sessions, writing op-eds, developing fact sheets and other resource sheets, promoting grassroots public education in support of these health care reform initiatives, and helping legislators educate their fellow lawmakers on the need for the bills.

Building National Health Care Legislative Network: A key role for the PSN health care advocate will be to strengthen and deepen our national network of state legislators and allied organization that can work consistently to expand health care for all. By encouraging more legislator-to-legislator communication across state lines, we help legislators to see a policy proposal not as some radical new innovation but as a tested policy which has strengthened the political position of their peer legislators in other states. Strengthening legislator-to-legislator coordination also encourages legislators to think more seriously about the national impact of their actions and their role as leaders in the progressive movement, instead of just narrowly concentrating on their role as legislators in their own state.

Qualifications: The candidate for Health Care Advocate must be self-motivated, as well as an innovative thinker and organizer with a dedication to a progressive, anti-racist vision of our economy and society.

Excellent verbal and writing skills are an essential requirement. Background in health care advocacy is strongly desired. Relevant experience includes (but is not limited to) working in political, policy, legal, journalistic, or government settings. Advanced degrees, including a JD or masters in related fields, may count toward a candidate's professional experience. But most of all, we are looking for smart, creative thinkers and doers who can help build and strengthen the progressive movement in this country.

Progressive States is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and value a diverse workforce, and we seek diversity among applicants for this position. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits: Salary and benefits for this position is commensurate with a senior-level position based on the amount of relevant professional experience that a candidate has. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.

Location: Position based in PSN's national office in New York, NY.

Background: The Progressive States Network works with legislators and community organizations across the country to advance legislation at the state level that protects individual freedoms, promotes sustainable economic growth, and strengthens America's working families. Backed by labor unions, community leaders, environmental groups, grassroots organizations and other individual supporters, Progressive States blends analysis and action and is working to establish a cohesive network and support system for progressive legislators and organizations in all 50 states, while building a concerted movement dedicated to grassroots social and political change across the nation. See www.progressivestates.org for more information.

How to Apply: Email a compelling cover letter, resume and writing sample identifying which policy position you are applying for and which shows your ability to write about policy issues in a manner accessible to the public to: healthcarejob@progressivestates.org

Program Director - San Francisco, CA or Washington DC

Program Director

Position Title: Program Director
Location: San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC

Join our dynamic organization that has led the way to ground breaking victories for indigenous peoples’ rights and the environment (amazonwatch.org). Founded in 1996, Amazon Watch is a nonprofit organization that protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin.

The Program Director is responsible for managing and directing our program staff to deliver results in our advocacy campaigns for human rights, corporate accountability and the preservation of the Amazon's ecological systems. The Program Director is also responsible for helping our program teams deliver effective support to indigenous and local communities in the regions of the Amazon where we work.

This position reports to the Executive Director and is part of the senior management team at Amazon Watch. The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree with minimum 8-10 years experience and expertise in overseeing and implementing international advocacy campaigns for a non-profit or other related organization. This position requires strong leadership and decision-making skills, great management and supervisory abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese. She / he would have demonstrated ability to lead productive and vibrant teams. The successful candidate will also possess strong cross-cultural awareness, and the ability to build strategic alliances that move the work forward. This position demands a dynamic individual able to travel frequently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Qualified candidates will also possess an in-depth knowledge of indigenous rights, biodiversity, climate change, corporate accountability, and international development issues in Latin America.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise Amazon Watch’s program staff;
• Work with the program staff to develop short and long-range work plans with clear objectives and timetables for achieving results;
• Lead the development of policy positions on key issues;
• Provide support to campaign teams including writing press releases, op-eds, alerts, and articles, traveling to the region, conducting investigation and analysis, and representing Amazon Watch in the media and at public events as needed;
• Create collaborative partnerships with other organizations on current and future campaigns;
• Provide strategic guidance to the campaign team to deliver results;
• Stay informed on the latest threats and new developments affecting the Amazon region, our partners, or our campaigns;
• Work with the development team to cultivate and maintain donors, assist in the preparation of budgets and progress reports; and
• Participate in Amazon Watch’s organizational planning process

Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus health, dental, chiropractic, and matching retirement plan option

Amazon Watch values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, political belief, age, gender, sexual orientation or class. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Please send resume, three references, a writing sample, and cover letter about why you would like to join our team and why you are the best candidate for the job to:

Paul Paz y Miño, Managing Director
Amazon Watch
221 Pine St. 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104

Or by email to: applications@amazonwatch.org. If you submit your application via email, please name and save your attachments with your first and last name in the title, such as:
“Ana_Martinez_Cover_Letter.doc” and “Ana_Martinez_Resume.doc.” Thank you.

Communications Director

Communications Director

Target start date: As soon as possible
Location: San Francisco, CA

This is a full time position.

The communications department is responsible for media relations, publications, advertising, marketing and messaging for the organization and its campaigns. The Communications Director position is responsible for implementing media outreach campaigns.

Candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience in journalism, public relations, or a related communications field with an emphasis on direct media outreach. Candidates should have a record of success working with print, broadcast, and online media to effectively and pro-actively frame issues and drive coverage. Strategic thinking, the ability to quickly build strong relations with journalists, and the capacity to react quickly, calmly and effectively to breaking news are essential.

We’re looking for a media officer for whom clear and compelling writing comes naturally and who believes strongly in the importance of our mission to defend the rights of indigenous peoples and protect the Amazon rainforest. The Communications Director directly reports to the Managing Director, and work directly with all campaign teams both in the field and from our San Francisco headquarters.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop organizational media work plans;
• Cultivate alternative and mainstream media relationships in strategic markets, both national and international;
• Identify story ideas and events and pitch them to reporters;
• Conduct interviews with media and represent Amazon Watch at public events where appropriate;
• Create press lists and maintain up-to-date media contact database;
• Monitor media coverage on core issues and campaign targets;
• Organize press briefings, media alerts and other PR events;
• Write, design and produce various PR materials including press releases, media advisories, op-eds, letters to the editor, talking points, etc.;
• Conduct target and market specific media research as necessary to support campaign objectives;
• Create and/or copy-edit material for publications, web site and electronic newsletters; annual report
• Monitor Amazon Watch publications and messaging for consistency and accuracy;
• Provide media trainings to staff and allies;
• Assist in the preparation and production of development materials (annual report, event publications, etc.)

Required skills/experience:
• Minimum three years experience in journalism, public relations, or a related communications field.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to draft documents under tight deadlines.
• Solid copy-editing skills, strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects.
• Good organizational skills, demonstrated initiative, flexibility and creativity.
• Bilingual English/Spanish applicants (Portuguese also desirable).

Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus health, dental, chiropractic, and matching retirement plan option

Amazon Watch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, political belief, age, gender, sexual orientation or class. People of color and indigenous people strongly encouraged to apply. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Please send résumé, three references, and cover letter about why you would like to join our team and why you are the best candidate for the job to:

Paul Paz y Miño, Managing Director
Amazon Watch
221 Pine St. 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104

Or by email to: applications@amazonwatch.org. If you submit your application via email, please name and save your attachments with your first and last name in the title, such as:
“Ana_Martinez_Cover_Letter.doc” and “Ana_Martinez_Resume.doc.” Thank you.