Public Policy Jobs on and off Capitol Hill

Lots of opportunitites here...great way to start off the New Year:

Legislative Assistant, Financial Services- Senior Democrat seeks experienced Legislative Assistant to handle work on the Financial Services Committee, and other issues. Candidates should have at least 2-3 years of Hill legislative experience, handling Financial Services/banking issues. The successful applicant will possess strong writing and oral communication skills, work well with others, be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and understand the legislative process. Salary commensurate with experience. To apply: please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to jobs.ca@mail.house.gov. No phone calls or drop-ins please.


Senate Finance Committee Democratic Staff Tax Team- The Democratic staff tax team of 10 advises Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and the eleven other Democratic Senators on the Finance Committee regarding tax matters. We welcome professionals with different skill sets and from many disciplines. However, all applicants must have substantial expertise in their area of focus. Specifically, we seek applicants with all of the following characteristics: Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Ability to explain complicated concepts succinctly and clearly, Excellent analytic skills and a quick learner, Ability to listen carefully and understand others' underlying concerns. Good instincts for what policies will attract support, a team player who can adapt to the needs of the Committee and is willing to support and ask for help from other team members, enjoys working with others, and is comfortable in a high-paced work environment, a passion for tax policy, prior experience working on tax policy in Washington is appreciated but not required, Tax Counsel/Advisor for International Taxation: Substantial experience in, and technical knowledge of, international taxation, including a familiarity with other countries' tax regimes. Understanding of broad debates about international tax policy, Tax Counsel/Advisor for Tax Reform: Deep understanding of tax policy and its effects. Background in and
comfort with public finance and empirical research. Additional responsibilities: Each Tax Counsel/Advisor has primary responsibility for issues in his or her portfolio. The Tax Counsel for Tax Reform will work with the Tax Counsels for each relevant substantive areas on broad reform issues and proposals. Responsibilities for all Tax Counsels/Advisors include, Researching, developing and tracking legislative proposals, Preparing briefing materials, memos, talking points, and speeches for Senator Baucus, Briefing Senator Baucus for Finance Committee hearings and legislative mark-ups and on relevant tax issues, Participating in regular meetings with House and Senate leadership staff and committee staff on tax policy issues, Meeting with constituents, advocates, interest groups, and Administration representatives on issues in your portfolio, Organizing hearings and contributing to white papers issued by the Committee, As needed, supporting other members of the Finance Committee Democratic staff on other legislative proposals outside one's portfolio as the legislative session progresses. To apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume to Blaise Cote at 219 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, or fax to 202-228-3904 or email to
Blaise_Cote@finance-dem.senate.gov


Press Secretary, Mid-Atlantic Democrat- Seeking experienced, creative, aggressive, and politically savvy press secretary for busy press operation in a fast-paced office. Must demonstrate ability and familiarity pitching stories to local and national media, possess excellent writing skills. Comfortable working on short deadlines and be a team player able to interact effectively with legislative staff translating their work into media-friendly content. Proficiency managing the web site, new media expertise a premium. Hill experience strongly preferred. This is not an entry-level position. All candidates for this position must provide: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) three writing samples. No calls or drop-ins. Apply to: midatlanticpresssec@gmail.com


Health care LA- Senior, progressive New England Democrat, member of Energy and Commerce Committee, seeks experienced, knowledgeable and politically savvy staffer to serve as his legislative assistant for health care policy. Responsibilities include advising the Member on all aspects of health care policy, including drafting bills and amendments, writing speeches, statements, talking points, oversight letters, and preparing analyses or memos for the Member on health care policy and legislation, staffing the Member for oversight or legislative hearings, meeting with constituents and other stakeholders, and building coalitions to help advance the Member’s health care agenda. Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience in healthcare policy. Applicants for this position are requested to provide a cover letter, resume, three writing samples, and four references. Apply to: MA07Jobs@mail.house.gov.


Press Secretary: Itching to fight for health care and stand up to the Party of No? Creative fighter/press secretary needed to message Democratic values. Send resume and cover letter to housedemjob@gmail.com with Press Secretary in the headline.


Off the Hill

Director of Communications, The Roosevelt Institute- The Roosevelt Institute Campus Network is seeking applications for a Director of Communications and Public Relations. The Director of Communications and Public Relations will be responsible for developing and implementing communications and marketing strategies to strengthen the Campus Network brand and increase the visibility of our students’ work nationwide. Responsibilities: Develop communications and marketing strategies for a broad range of audiences, Write and edit materials for a variety of web and print publications, Identify and seize communications opportunities with new and traditional media, as well as other channels, including joint efforts with our advisory board, partner organizations, and local media outlets across the country,
Maintain list of active journalists and publications to manage media relations, Monitor news sources and compile relevant stories to use as springboards for promoting Campus Network policy ideas and actions nationwide, sign a system for promoting Campus Network members across the country, perhaps through the management of a team of student staff members distributed nationwide, Design a system for promoting Campus Network members across the country, perhaps through the management of a team of student staff members distributed nationwide, Assist with membership outreach by providing materials and campaigns that increase Roosevelt’s name recognition. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, with demonstrated impact in communications, media relations, etc, Background in advocacy, policy and/or political campaigns. Experience working on or with Capitol Hill, or state or local politics is an advantage, Exceptional communication, writing, and relationship management skills, Self-motivation, persistence and dependability with a campaign-style zeal in pursuing organizational objectives, Interest in and dedication to progressive principles and youth empowerment, Experience utilizing social media and / or a Drupal website platform preferred, Design experience is an advantage. To apply: To apply please send resume, cover letter, along with a salary history, to
Hilary Doe (hdoe@rooseveltinstitute.org)


Women’s Rights Editor, Change.org- everything from reproductive rights, to students mobilizing to prevent sexual assault, to grassroots campaigns to end wage discrimination. If it impacts the lives of women and issues surrounding their rights, we want to cover it -- and mobilize people to act on it. If you have excellent writing and editing skills and are excited about using them to create social change, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities: Continue to shape the overall mission and editorial voice of the Women's Rights cause, Recruit new writers and manage, mentor and edit a team of freelance writers, Write daily blog posts providing opportunities for social change, Oversee a social media and community building strategy, Work with non-profit groups, news outlets and similarly-minded blogs to achieve campaign victories, Produce the best cause related content on the web, focused on driving action on local stories that make a difference in communities nationwide. Qualifications: Regardless of experience, we are looking for a passionate, hard-working, organized and detail-oriented person who has excellent interpersonal skills and wants to be part of a fast-moving and ambitious progressive organization. Fluency with the topic and connections in the field are major pluses. Compensation and benefits are competitive. The position will be held in Washington, D.C. or New York City, though applicants living in or willing to relocate to the D.C. area will be given priority. To apply: please send a short email introducing yourself along with your resume to Executive Editor Judith Meskill at apply@change.org by November 29, 2010


National Campaign Director, Share Our Strength- The National Campaign Director will be responsible for managing a national program at the state level. In conjunction with local partners, the National Campaign Director will be developing and implementing layered communications campaigns to increase participation in federal nutrition programs and nutrition education. Responsibilities: Oversee the implementation of 5-year plans for No Kid Hungry campaigns in multiple states (7 states effective immediately with plans to expand to 20 states by end of 2011). Manage the transition from planning and launch of the campaign to execution of programmatic priorities, in partnership with non-profit and political leaders on the ground externally and with the Director of State Partnerships internally. Build multi-layered coalitions with nonprofit, corporations, government agencies, and community and faith-based organizations focused on increasing participation in federal nutrition programs. Develop and maintain relationships with elected officials at the state and local level and with existing grantees. Work with Development and corporate engagement teams to identify and support funding opportunities for state partnerships. Work with Communications team to develop communication plan at the state level and direct outreach to relevant media. Supervise campaign managers in each partnership state and DC-based regional desks as the campaign expands. Work closely with the No Kid Hungry Program Director on disseminating best practices to state partners and coordinating conferences for campaign partners. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communications or a related field with a minimum of 7 years related work experience with at least 3 years of political/campaign experience; or a combination of related work experience totaling 10 years with 5 year of political/campaign experience. Knowledge of federal nutrition programs desirable, but not required. Proven track record of staff management. Past responsibility for managing a significant budget.
Exceptional relationship management, writing, and presentation skills and a strong understanding of messaging and communicating appropriately with internal and external stakeholders and the media. Must possess supervisory experience and the capability to lead an integrated campaign requiring attention to political and grassroots relationships, communications, and fundraising in over a dozen key states. An entrepreneurial spirit, the ability to work independently and thrive with limited direction. An ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience working cross-sector (business, government, and non- profit) to build coalitions, preferred. Passion for Share Our Strength’s mission and a commitment to bettering the lives of children. To apply: Submit resume, cover letter and salary
requirement to: jobs@strength.org. Reference job title “National Campaign Director” in the subject line. No calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer.


Chief Operations Officer, PPMW- Provides leadership necessary to ensure sound financial management of the organization, including responsibility for providing financial advice and information to President and CEO and Board of Directors to achieve strategic goals. Identify, evaluate and lead the implementation of new affiliate services and the creation of strategic partnerships to support and expand the delivery of revenue generating affiliate medical services. Plan, develop and approve medical services operational policies, programs, procedures and methods aligned with accreditation standards and medical standards and guidelines. Manage the development, maintenance and expansion of alliances and partnerships with other
organization including Planned Parenthood affiliates, community health care providers, health systems, and related community service organizations to leverage PPMW’s resources. Oversee the care and maintenance of all affiliate departmental physical assets and facilities. Ensure exemplary and consistent customer-focused care in all healthcare delivery. Develop, in consultation with senior management, project/program business plans including program narratives, timelines and schedules, program goals, and work with the Director of Finance to develop revenue/expense budgets for new initiatives. Ensure the plans relate to specific financial and operational initiatives for departments as well as for the affiliate. Develop and implement systems for monitoring project performance, including evaluation tools to measure outcomes. Coordination of the executive team meetings. Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external. Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the organization. Ensures that all organization activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws governing business operations. Work with the CEO, Director of Patient Services and Medical Director to expand health services delivery to underserved people. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES-The COO directly supervises the Directors of Patient Services, Human Resources, and Finance in addition to oversight of facilities and maintenance and Information Technology. Qualifications: Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Public Health Administration or related fields. Minimum 5 years senior level administrative management, including program planning and supervision in a healthcare setting. To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@ppmw.org or fax to Human Resources at 202-783-1015


Manager, Media Relations, CQ Roll Call- CQ Roll Call seeks a Manager, Media Relations to actively pursue on-air bookers and producers to position CQ Roll Call editorial talent for on-air appearances. The successful candidate will plan and implement outreach strategies aimed at the Washington, DC media market, including television bookers and producers including: media pitching and media alerts. The candidate will also actively pursue coverage of CQ Roll Call as the leading provider of congressional news and information, respond to requests for information from the media, establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of the media community internally and externally, maintain and improve press kit features, monitor and provide weekly reports detailing all on-air appearances and write press releases when necessary. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media, Public Relations, Public Affairs or equivalent work experience including at least five years of experience in public relations/booking at an agency/corporation/non-profit/other organization, experience pitching to broadcast media and/or experience as a booker/producer, experience developing proactive multimedia communications campaigns, knowledge of CQ Roll Call products and an intelligent understanding of Congress, advocacy, the legislative process, the media in general and superb writing skill is required. To apply: Please send cover letter, resume, application, and voluntary EEO survey to jobs@cq.com with the words "Manager, Media Relations" in the subject line.


Communications Director, Social Security Works- seeking a Communications Director to join a national campaign to strengthen the Social Security program as a vehicle of social justice. Social Security Works convenes and serves as staff to the Strengthen Social Security Campaign (SSSC), a coalition of more than 220 national and state organizations representing the aging, labor, women, youth, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, LGBT and citizen advocacy communities. This is a full-time position offering competitive salary and benefits and is available through May 2011, with the possibility of a long-term extension depending on funding.
Responsibilities: Develop and implement a communications strategy that includes traditional media, new media and Internet activism, advise on the strategic and programmatic direction of the campaign, collaborate with field and legislative staff on joint activities, manage communications consultants to develop clear deliverables and ensure that they are being met, coordinate communications strategies with coalition partners, promote the campaign to reporters, bloggers, editorial writers and columnists, prepare media communications materials and advise about public education materials, maintain the campaign’s website and Facebook and Twitter feeds, maintain records of media contacts and media coverage. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; study in communications, journalism or related field is very helpful, At least five years of experience as a communications director with non-profits, unions, congressional offices and advocacy and election campaigns, established relations with national media organizations. To apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@socialsecurity-works.org. State “Communications Director” in subject heading. Open until filled, apply early.


Director of Programs and Partnerships at South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT)- SAALT seeks a Director of Programs and Partnerships, who will be the primary lead in envisioning, developing, implementing and overseeing community programs and campaigns, and maintaining partnerships with the National Coalition of South Asian Organizations (NCSO) and allies. This is a management position, with significant supervisory and organizational development responsibilities. Additional responsibilities: Primary job duties include program development and implementation; building and strengthening partnerships; leadership development programming; supervision; and public speaking. To apply: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, but we will give priority consideration to applications received by DECEMBER 3. Please email cover letter, resume (detailing program planning and supervisory experience) and short unedited writing sample (maximum of 5 pages) to Deepa Iyer, Executive Director, at info@saalt.org with the subject line "Director of Programs and Partnerships." Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No calls, please.


Assistant Director for Marketing and Outreach, Council for Opportunity in Education- The Assistant Director, Marketing and Outreach is responsible for organizing and carrying out campaigns to publicize the role of TRIO programs, particularly Talent Search programs, in closing the achievement gap and assuring that low- income students graduate from high school prepared to enter and succeed in college. The Assistant Director particularly targets state offices involved in college access and corporations and foundations with an interest in college access and success to assist in the scaling up of the Using DICAP Model. He or she, in conjunction with the Council’s Communication staff, develops proactive action campaigns to increase awareness both of TRIO and Talent Search generally, and the using data initiative particularly. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications with three years field experience required. Knowledge of education and/or state or local government preferred. Ability to travel regularly. Salary range of $60,000-$73,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Closes December 15, 2010. To apply: Send cover letter and resume with e-mail address (if available) to Council for Opportunity in Education, 1025 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 900, Washington, D.C., 20005, Attn: Human Resources, or fax to 202.347.0786. Send e-mail inquiries to mailbox@coenet.us, Subject line: Resume for HR. Absolutely no phone calls.


Program Assistant, Council for Opportunity in Education- The Program Assistant works under the supervision of the Director of Program Practice and Innovation and provides support to the Assistant Director for Marketing and Outreach in the implementation and replication of the Using Data to Improve College Access Programming initiative. He or she must be able to handle multiple, competing priorities, keep track of and meet deadlines, and organize systems that create a smooth and efficient flow of work for specific assigned programs. An interest in
advancing educational opportunity is ideal. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Salary range of $35,000-43,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Closes December 15, 2010. To apply: Send cover letter and resume with e-mail address (if available) to Council for Opportunity in Education, 1025 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 900, Washington, D.C., 20005, Attn: Human Resources, or fax to 202.347.0786. Send e-mail inquiries to mailbox@coenet.us, Subject line: Resume for HR. Absolutely no phone calls.


Mid-Senior Level Staff, Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates- Ideal mid-level candidates should have 4 + years experience and senior- level candidates should have 8+ years experience in public affairs, corporate and/or crisis communications, political campaigns or on Capitol Hill. Experience in the media, a PR agency, or in a communications capacity at a company, association or non-profit is also desirable. Strategic-minded, energetic professionals with superior writing skills and a passion for communications are encouraged to apply. Fluency in Spanish required for some mid-level positions. To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to mamd@clsdc.com.


Vice-President Health Policy, APCO Worldwide- APCO Worldwide, a global strategic communication firm, is seeking vice president level individuals with ten or more years of experience to join its health policy practice in the Washington, D.C. office. As a vice president, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client projects through proactive and strategic client relationship management. You will serve as a day-to-day client contact, manage staff and budgets for the projects you manage, participate in business development activities, and provide excellent client service on projects that will include issues management, policy analysis, research, producing client related materials ranging from white papers to talking points and fact sheets. APCO Worldwide, named Public Affairs Agency of the Decade by The Holmes Report and one of the "Top Places to Work in PR" by PRNews, offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. To apply: please visit our website at
http://www.careersatapco.com/resumePost.php?job_id=1461.


Assistant Political Director, SEIU- Local 32BJ of SEIU is one of the largest and most dynamic labor unions in the Northeast, with 120,000 members in 8 states and Washington, DC. The union is at the forefront of moving a progressive policy agenda, including living and prevailing wage laws, responsible procurement and development standards and access to health care. Local 32BJ has built a reputation for helping to elect pro-worker politicians and building a strong activist base among our members. The Assistant Political Director will help to manage key aspects of the unions' legislative and electoral work in five northeast states and Washington, DC as well as support for its organizing program. The position is based in either NY or DC. Please have at least 5 years of experience in labor, political or community organizing. Ability to speak a second language is helpful. Salary depends on experience. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply: Please send résumés to ljack@seiu32bj.org.


Online Technologies Manager, Netcentric Campaigns- This position is one of four reporting to the Director of Online Services, constituting a project team providing online tools and intelligence to help strengthen and grow a national network of leaders and activists working to prevent childhood obesity on a project funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Responsibilities: Serve as the in-house manager of a Salesforce database integrated with a Drupal website, Ensure that data collected and shared by partners and/or generated by network activity is being stored accurately and utilized effectively in all network applications, Use best practices to clean data and enhance data accuracy, work with teammates, vendors and consultants to develop requirements and architecture to successfully integrate data from various sources and de-dupe, Create clean, easily understandable, data visualizations highlighting trends in data, monitor vendor service performance and assist in reviewing vendor invoices for payment based on performance, Research and implement new applications to enhance database use and performance, serve as the in-house manager of a Drupal website, provide HTML, CSS and Javascript coding for site functional and design improvements, Support and train other staff in targeting and generating communications from the network contact database, Deliver online training webinars and provide phone, live chat, email, and in-person support on using the database-driven tools at www.preventobesity.net, generate metrics for project assessments and reports, develop documentation of database architecture and data-driven applications, Advise team on opportunities for enhancing the website and database, or developing new applications, based on trends identified in current use of system, recommendations from vendors, and feedback from online users, Respond to questions from, and provide coaching to, fellow GMT staff members on problem-solving and best practices with respect to other organizational uses of database and website technology. Qualifications: 3-5 years of experience in online organizing, database management, website management, application service provider management, or related field, Demonstrated experience in managing a large scale online CRM application (Salesforce preferred), such a voter, membership or customer support system, experience integrating data from multiple sources and with de-duping software and techniques, experience with quantitative methods of data analysis, and in writing meaningful reports on data trends for non-technical users, Experience with creating easily understandable and professional visualizations from massive data sets, experience using online organizing tools such as Salsa, Convio or Get Active, or campaign tools such as VAN, in supporting database driven communications, Experience in online e-mail marketing campaigns including A/B testing and using data to micro-target, Experience in managing a web CMS platform (Drupal preferred) and coding in HTML, CSS and Javascript, Experience working in campaign environment, with a nonprofit organization or on Capitol Hill, Knowledge of, or experience working on issues related to tax, health, environment, community justice, or anything else related to childhood obesity. To apply: Please send resume, cover letter, example of reports you have produced or databases you have designed, and at least 3 professional references to otmresumes@greenmediatoolshed.org. Green Media Toolshed does not accept solicitations from job placement services. Green Media Toolshed is an equal opportunity employer.


Director of Online Services, Netcentric Campaigns- The Director of Online Services will initially be focused full time on managing a team to provide online tools and intelligence to help strengthen and grow a national network of leaders and activists working to prevent childhood obesity on a project funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Responsibilities: Manage an online network support team of up to 4 staff members, plus outside consultants and vendors, Establish, monitor, and meet team priorities, goals and deadlines, Develop and manage a high-touch customer service process to ensure network leaders receive a superior level of support, Support Executive Director and Senior Consultant in identifying technologies and functional
specifications for new network tools and services, manage selection and management of technology vendors and consultants to meet new needs, Manage vendor design and development of new services and tools to meet functional specifications, Participate in senior management meetings and contribute to organization-level decisions, meet with network leaders to assess their needs, assure network interests are met in the design and development of network tools and services, serve as an active thought leader and advocate for the effective integration of technology across the network, use blogs, webinars, e-mail communications, phone interactions, social networks, and presentations to facilitate effective communications about strategies for use of network tools and services, assure that all project work is completed on time and within budget, regularly share available content on online tools, services and strategies for use in GMT’s blogs, e-newsletters, and webinar trainings, participate in management discussions on improving and maintaining GMT’s membership and licensing programs, including generating ideas about online strategy as well as new products and services. Qualifications: 7-10 years of management experience in internet strategy, online networks, online organizing, and/or online political or advocacy campaigns, Superior listening and communications skills with a track record of effective interaction with teammates and clients, Experience in managing a staff of at least 3-5 people, Demonstrated experience growing an email database to 50,000 names or managing an existing database of at least 10,000 names, Proven success in managing a project or organization budget in the $2-$5 million range, Demonstrated success in coordinating campaigns or complex projects, involving many stakeholders, and completing deliverables on time, Demonstrated success in coordinating campaigns or complex projects, involving many stakeholders, and completing deliverables on time, Have excellent interpersonal skills, especially the ability to facilitate peer-to-peer engagement within a community, Have an existing extensive professional network of experts in the field of online advocacy and political organizing, Knowledge of or experience working on issues related to health, food, environment, community justice, or other issues related to childhood obesity, Ability to build trust and influence partners and key stakeholders in order to achieve project goals, College degree. Additional desired: Experience with design and implementation of Salesforce (CRM) and Drupal (CMS), Experience with strategies and implementation of Mobile Commons SMS platform, Experience with online advertising strategies and analysis, experience with Google Analytics and Omniture website analytics systems, experience with blog and new media outreach strategies. To apply: Please send your resume, a cover letter, one writing sample (such as a blog post, e-newsletter, or short proposal) and at least 3 professional references to dosresumes@greenmediatoolshed.org