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- Deputy Research Director, EMILY's List (Washington, DC) - 1 Update
- Research Assistant, EMILY's List (Washington, DC) - 1 Update
- Major Gifts Coordinator, EMILY's List (Washington, DC) - 1 Update
- Special Assistant/ Scheduler, EMILY's List (Washington, DC) - 1 Update
- Proactive Campaign Manager, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (Telework) - 1 Update
- Director of Programs and Communications, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (DC) - 1 Update
Kate Watt <kmw706@gmail.com>: Jan 14 05:49PM -0500 Deputy Research Director EMILY's List, the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates, is searching for a Deputy Research Director to join the Research team. Throughout its 30 year history, the organization has recruited and trained over 9,000 women to run, worked to elect 110 pro-choice Democratic women to the House, 19 to the Senate, 11 governors, and over 700 women to state and local office. EMILY's List has also helped elect every single Latina, African American, and Asian American Democratic Congresswoman currently serving. *Principal Responsibilities* The Deputy Research Director helps to elect pro-choice Democratic women by: presenting compelling evidence of the impact Democratic women have on building a sustainable, progressive America; providing research services, insights and assistance to federal and gubernatorial campaigns; and ensuring that EMILY's List operates at all times at the highest levels of accuracy. *Specific Duties* · Track FEC filings, legislative calendars, and other external events, and communicate critical deadlines, election results, and upcoming opportunities broadly with relevant EMILY's List teams; · Conduct and write research assessments and memos; · Manage EMILY's List's ongoing effort to promote the impact of women in office by identifying and completing original research projects and liaising with, and synthesizing the research of, external partners; · Interact with research teams at key partners such as the Democratic committees; · Support individual federal and gubernatorial candidates on an as-needed basis by helping to identify research needs, secure research consultants for campaigns, and ensure campaigns have a professional research operation; · Perform other duties as assigned. *Qualifications* - 4 years minimum of leadership in a research capacity at a political organization or campaign; - Excellent research skills, including original research and collections, legislative tracking, and policy analysis; - Strong communications experience, including persuasive writing and confident rapid response; - Deep understanding of and commitment to women's leadership and impact on women and families a must; - Experience contributing to long-term strategic efforts, including growth campaigns, issue-advocacy, or entrepreneurial projects; - Understanding of fact-checking process and ability to manage process during high-volume, fast-paced periods; - Ability to utilize federal and state government databases and multiple other data sources; - Proficiency with Microsoft excel and other programs to track and present data effectively a plus; - Precise, organized, detail-oriented; - Resilient, thick-skinned, with a sense of humor and a commitment to teamwork; - Pro-active self-starter with a hunger to expand the EMILY's List community, win races, and build a sustainable, progressive America. EMILY's List offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package. To apply, email resume and cover letter to jobopening@emilyslist.org, --subject line "Deputy Research Director." No calls, please. *EMILY's List is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multi-cultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.* |
Kate Watt <kmw706@gmail.com>: Jan 14 05:41PM -0500 Research Assistant EMILY's List, the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates, is searching for a Research Assistant to join the Research team. Throughout its 30 year history, the organization has recruited and trained over 9,000 women to run, worked to elect 110 pro-choice Democratic women to the House, 19 to the Senate, 11 governors, and over 700 women to state and local office. EMILY's List has also helped elect every single Latina, African American, and Asian American Democratic Congresswoman currently serving. *Principal Responsibilities* The Research Assistant helps to elect pro-choice Democratic women by: presenting compelling evidence of the impact Democratic women have on building a sustainable, progressive America; providing critical information and insight on individual races and electoral trends; and ensuring that EMILY's List operates at all times at the highest levels of accuracy. *Specific Duties* · Serve as locus for organization-wide fact checking and copy-editing needs; · Track FEC filings, legislative calendars, and other external events, and communicate critical deadlines, results, and upcoming opportunities broadly with relevant EMILY's List teams as directed by the Research Director; · Contribute to research on potential EMILY's List-endorsed candidates and materials used for communications and development; · Support individual candidates on an as-needed basis at the discretion of the Research Director; · Assist with any other assignments and tasks as requested by the Research Department; · Serve as lunch hour back-up and break relief for front desk as needed; · Perform other administrative duties as assigned. *Qualifications* - Experience in politics and/or advocacy, preferably in a research environment; - Excellent research skills and attention to detail; - Strong writing and grammar skills; - Familiarity with AP style; - Ability to write, edit, and fact-check with precision and calm during high-volume, fast-paced periods; - Campaign or political experience preferred; commitment to women's leadership and impact on women and families a must; - Experience using federal and state government databases and multiple other data sources; - Proficiency with Microsoft excel and other programs to track and present data effectively a plus; - Precise, organized, detail-oriented; - Pro-active self-starter with a hunger to expand the EMILY's List community, win races, and build a sustainable, progressive America. EMILY's List offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package. To apply, email resume and cover letter to jobopening@emilyslist.org, --subject line "Research Assistant." No calls, please. *EMILY's List is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multi-cultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.* |
Kate Watt <kmw706@gmail.com>: Jan 14 05:53PM -0500 Major Gifts Coordinator EMILY's List, the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates, is searching for a Major Gifts Coordinator to join the Development team. Throughout its 30 year history, the organization has recruited and trained over 9,000 women to run, worked to elect 110 pro-choice Democratic women to the House, 19 to the Senate, 11 governors, and over 700 women to state and local office. EMILY's List has also helped elect every single Latina, African American, and Asian American Democratic Congresswoman currently serving. *Principal Responsibilities* The EMILY's List Major Gifts Coordinator works within the Development Department to facilitate fundraising call time for the president of EMILY's List and support for regional finance directors. The Major Gifts Coordinator will primarily work with the Majority Council Manager, Regional Finance Directors, the executive office, the Major Gifts Assistants, and interns to ensure that call time, briefing materials, and donor research are accomplished. *Specific Duties* · Facilitate the president's call time: work with Regional Finance Directors and Majority Council Manager to plan and prioritize development and fundraising calls to major donors and prospects, and coordinate preparation of call sheets; · Staff president during scheduled call time, communicate call time results and necessary follow-up to the Regional Finance Directors and update contact history in the Raiser's Edge donor database for record keeping; - Ensure seamless support of Regional Finance Directors' needs, including research projects, data/lists requests, donor profiles, and travel briefing materials; · Supervise and hire two to four Major Gifts interns every semester and summer; · Troubleshoot database and content management system issues within the department and with Regional Finance Directors; - Serve as lunch hour back-up and break relief for front desk as needed; - Other duties as assigned. *Qualifications* The ideal candidate for this position must have a college degree, an interest in electing Pro-Choice Democratic Women, and the ability to be a self-starter. Attention to detail a must. Political and fundraising experience is preferred. EMILY's List offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package. To apply, email resume and cover letter to jobopening@emilyslist.org, --subject line "Major Gifts Coordinator." No calls, please. *EMILY's List is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multi-cultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.* |
Kate Watt <kmw706@gmail.com>: Jan 14 05:56PM -0500 Special Assistant/Scheduler EMILY's List, the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates, is searching for a Special Assistant/Scheduler to the President. Throughout its 30 year history, the organization has recruited and trained over 9,000 women to run, worked to elect 110 pro-choice Democratic women to the House, 19 to the Senate, 11 governors, and over 700 women to state and local office. EMILY's List has also helped elect every single Latina, African American, and Asian American Democratic Congresswoman currently serving. *Principal Responsibilities* The Special Assistant manages the President's office and the strategic planning of the President's schedule, including extensive travel. This position also manages the information flow to and from the President's office and works with every department in the organization to ensure that the President has all relevant information in a timely manner. This position develops and implements a system for answering a heavy volume of correspondence and telephone calls and works with other departments to develop long and short term scheduling plans for the President. *Specific Duties* - Manage President's schedule and provide overall administrative support; - Arrange travel logistics and produce itineraries; - Work with other departments to implement short-term and long-term schedule for President; make recommendations for travel options and schedule pro-actively with other departments; - Manage scheduling and logistics for all major donor and political meetings and travel and work with Development staff to plan major donor meetings and travel; - Serve as gatekeeper to the President and act as liaison between President, Executive Director and department heads; - Assist President in development-related tasks including call time and event follow-up, introduction emails and proposals; - Monitor department budget; receive and pay all necessary invoices for President's office; - Handle all other administrative and logistic needs such as compiling all briefing materials for trips, speeches, and meetings; - Review President's mail and draft correspondence; - Meet daily with President to relay all intra-office documents, mail, speaking requests, etc.; - Screen all speaking requests; - Ensure that President has all necessary materials in a timely manner; - Maintain President's filing system; - Serve as a liaison for Board meetings and calls, and assist with Board as needed; - Perform additional duties as assigned. *Qualifications* - At least 3-5 years of experience assisting a high level executive or public official in a fast paced environment; - Outstanding communication and analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail; - Ability to think on one's feet and plan ahead; anticipate needs and problems, and develop solutions with minimum guidance; - Ability to professionally represent the President and the organization at all times; - Ability to work successfully across the organizational hierarchy from Board members and department Directors to junior level staff; - Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; - Ability to distinguish priorities with little supervision; - Significant knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; - Bachelor's degree and an interest in electing pro-choice Democratic women required. EMILY's List offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package. To apply, email resume and cover letter to jobopening@emilyslist.org, --subject line "Special Assistant." No calls, please. *EMILY's List is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multi-cultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.* |
SujTej <sujata.tejwani@gmail.com>: Jan 14 12:54PM -0800 *Proactive Campaign Manager* *Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC) and BISC Foundation* *This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities associated with the position.* The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC) has an immediate full-time opening for the position of *Proactive Campaign Manager.* The Proactive Campaign Manager is a new position responsible for the overall day-to-day management and implementation of BISC's Proactive Project and related outreach and programs. This job is a telework position with travel to Washington, DC and elsewhere. The Proactive Campaign Manager is primarily responsible for implementing and managing BISC's Proactive Project in close collaboration with BISC's senior management team, including but not limited to identifying, cultivating and supporting state and national efforts to move the progressive agenda forward through the citizens' initiative process. This position is a key player in BISC's efforts to catalyze a national ballot-measure strategy. The vision of BISC's Proactive Project is ambitious, but simple: By 2016, we will have cross-movement measures on the ballot in more than five states, and by 2020, we will have taken back the ballot-initiative process from conservative extremists with successful measures in multiple states on economic fairness, voting rights, criminal justice reform, women's equality, and reproductive health. *Overview* The Proactive Campaign Manager builds and maintains strategic relationships with state and national partners, helps develop research plans – including the dissemination of key results to ballot measure advocates to inform movement building and campaign efforts, delivers technical assistance to campaigns, and supports the strengthening of in-state ballot measure capacity. The Proactive Campaign Manager will work directly with BISC's senior management team as well as with the BISC Proactive Project Working Group (25-30 national and state leaders and stakeholders) who advise and guide the work. *Responsibilities* · Work with BISC Senior Management Team and the Working Group to advise and mobilize stakeholders around a national ballot-measure strategy, and, specifically, how and when to use ballot initiatives as a part of political/organizing strategies · Develop and maintain trusted relationships with progressive national and state leaders and gather real-time campaign and political information from partners · Collaborate with senior management team and the BISC Research team to develop and conduct quantitative and qualitative research on proactive research ideas and create an action plan based on findings - Manage BISC's year-round research team and team of research consultants · Advise senior management team, the Working Group on resource deployment in the states · Conduct regular briefings, trainings and collaborative discussions for national and state ballot-initiative actors including the Working Group, BISC Board and other allies · Strategize collectively about proactive opportunities that can drive turnout among the New American Majority AND make real progressive policy change · Conduct outreach to organizations (local, state, and national affiliates) to build the reach and depth of the Proactive Project's membership; · Plan and facilitate regular meetings of the Working Group to create, negotiate, and share plans; make progress towards goals; and identify problems and new opportunities · Regularly and thoughtfully communicate with the BISC senior management team on the activity, goals, and vision for the Proactive Project · During campaigns, support coordination around research, ballot-measure voter guides and get-out-the-vote efforts · Write and implement the campaign plans and budget for the Proactive Project · Develop and maintain budgets related to state ballot measure campaign incubation and the internal BISC Proactive Project budget · Other duties as assigned *Requirements* Applicants will ideally have a mixture of electoral, advocacy campaign and organizing experience – with a focus on *ballot measure experience*. Applicants must have demonstrated an ability to negotiate, build consensus, and strategically disagree. The Proactive Campaign Manager must be respected by stakeholders and be trusted to lead, and must be able to create shared space between all partners regardless of budget size or political power. The applicant must also be a self-starter, willing to work long and irregular hours and travel as needed, and must possess the following: · *2+ cycles of significant statewide ballot-measure experience in a senior staff or consulting role * · 4+ years in a senior political role · Ability to work both independently in a telework position, and to work as a team leader who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization; · Candidates with field program management experience, project management experience, and an understanding of ballot initiative campaigns preferred · Demonstrated experience in coalition-building and managing stakeholder relationships · Able to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines · Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills. · Excellent public speaking skills · Comfort working with, and representing the organization to, key partners, funders and stakeholders · Knowledge of communications tactics and how to use ballot measures to create a unique message environment or narrative · Experience creating and tracking campaign budgets · Demonstrated emotional intelligence and a sense of humor · Long-term commitment to the progressive movement and demonstrated commitment to social, economic and racial justice *Compensation: *Salary negotiable based on background and experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and 401(k). *Status: *Full-time Regular Position, Overtime Exempt. This is a non-cycle position with committed multi-year funding. *To apply: *Submit cover letter, resume, and at least three references to Jobs@ballot.org, with subject line: Proactive Campaign Manager by *February 15, 2015. *Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled. *About BISC* Ballot-measure campaigns affect everything progressives fight for. But for the past forty years, conservatives have dominated the ballot-measure process, harming our communities and forcing us to fight costly and diversionary defensive campaigns. The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC, a 501(c)(4) organization) is changing this dynamic. BISC strengthens democracy by building a national progressive strategy for ballot measures. We recognize that the best defense is a good offense, and moreover that strategic, well-crafted measures can be powerful tools for progressive change – to advance forward-looking policies, turn out key voters, frame the issues in elections, and build progressive infrastructure in important states. As the only national progressive organization focused exclusively on ballot measures, BISC is ideally positioned to act as a neutral and trusted third party, providing expert guidance, facilitating collaboration, and promoting strategic investment – for the benefit of the entire progressive movement. *Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at BISC, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established und* |
SujTej <sujata.tejwani@gmail.com>: Jan 14 12:55PM -0800 *Director of Programs and Communications* *Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC) and BISC Foundation* *This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities associated with the position.* The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC) has an immediate full-time opening for the position of *Director of Programs and Communications *for its Washington, DC office. The Director of Programs and Communications is a new position responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the program and communications work of BISC and the BISC Foundation. The perfect candidate is a politically savvy, trusted leader and manager with *ballot initiative campaign experience* who can set and execute a comprehensive vision for ballot measure campaign success. This candidate will also be an innovative, strategic thinker who knows what a good communications strategy can do for an organization both internally and externally. *Overview* The Director of Programs and Communications is primarily responsible for building strategic relationships with state partners, managing the BISC "Labor Table", providing support to ballot measure campaigns, helping to drive BISC's research program in the states, including the dissemination of key results and findings to initiative advocates, and guiding BISC's communications strategy, both internal and external. The Director of Programs and Communications will direct communications strategy for the organization and coordinate creation of materials for partners, stakeholders, funders and other interested parties.. This position manages several program areas and multiple staff and is responsible for overseeing technical support to campaigns, and, with the BISC senior management team, developing short- and long-term organizational goals. *Responsibilities* *Program* - Develop and maintain trusted relationships with progressive national and state leaders and gather real -time campaign and political information from partners in the states - Manage BISC's Labor Table, acting as day-to-day contact with labor allies - Conduct regular briefings, trainings and collaborative discussions for national state ballot-initiative actors - Set goals and strategy for all BISC programmatic work in collaboration with the BISC senior management team - Working with the ED and Proactive Campaign Manager, advise on strategy for BISC's Proactive Project; - Coordinate the dissemination of BISC-led and other relevant research to ballot measure advocates to help inform infrastructure development and other investments - Coordinate, in collaboration with the Executive Director and Proactive Campaign Manager, investment based on research and real-time information gathering from BISC stakeholders, allies, state and national partners - Monitor ballot measure and policy trends for threats and opportunities; raising the flag as issues arise; - Supervise technical assistance for our state and national stakeholders on both defensive and proactive campaigns - Provide general organizational leadership as part of the Senior Management Team, requiring collaboration with the ED and other senior staff regarding fundraising, communications, organizational health and program. - Represent BISC as various events and meetings, including public speaking - Lead program development for the Road Ahead, BISC's annual convening including responsibility for theme, facilitating agenda creation, identifying speakers and moderators, as well as managing all preparation and staff in the project *Communications * - Guide BISC's communications strategy both internal and external, including management of staff and communications consultants when needed - Oversee implementation of BISC's digital library, a comprehensive electronic catalog of ballot measure campaign materials, documents and planning documents - Develop and execute BISC strategic communications plans, with Communications Manager. - Provide communications support and messaging guidance to staff and partners. - Coordinate creation of materials and presentations. - Oversee and edit as needed all digital/online content, including websites and social media. - Prepare the Executive Director and other assigned staff for public events and media interviews. *Qualifications* Applicants will ideally have a mixture of electoral, organizing and communications skills *with a focus on ballot measure experience.* Applicants must have demonstrated an ability to negotiate, build consensus, and strategically disagree. The applicant must also be a self-starter, willing to work long and irregular hours and travel as needed, and must possess the following: · 2+ cycles of significant *statewide ballot-measure experience* in a senior staff or consulting role · 5+ years in a senior political role including significant project management and communications experience · Ability to work both independently, and to work as a team leader who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization · Strong facilitation and on-the-go critical thinking skills · Demonstrated experience in coalition-building and managing stakeholder relationships · Able to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines · Excellent editing, writing and public speaking skills, and significant experience preparing materials for presentation to a variety of audiences · Experience developing strategies and creative tactics for communicating with key audiences · Comfort working with, and representing the organization to, key partners, funders and stakeholders · Knowledge of communications tactics and how to use ballot measures to create a unique message environment or narrative · Familiarity with social media strategy and best practices · Able to manage staff, including those working remotely · Demonstrated emotional intelligence and a sense of humor · Long-term commitment to the progressive movement and demonstrated commitment to social, economic and racial justice *Compensation:* Salary negotiable based on background and experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision and 401(k). Full-time Regular Position, Overtime Exempt *To apply:* Submit cover letter, resume, 2 writing samples and at least three references to Jobs@ballot.org with subject line: *Programs and Communications* *by February 15, 2015* Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled. *About BISC* Ballot-measure campaigns affect everything progressives fight for. But for the past forty years, the Right has dominated the ballot-measure process, harming our communities and forcing us to fight costly and diversionary defensive campaigns. The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC, a 501(c)(4) organization) is changing this dynamic. BISC strengthens democracy by building a national progressive strategy for ballot measures. We recognize that ballot measures are a permanent part of the political process, and that strategic, well-crafted measures can be powerful tools for progressive change – to advance good policies, turn out key voters, frame the issues in elections and build our movement's infrastructure in states. As the only national progressive organization focused exclusively on ballot measures, BISC is ideally positioned to act as a neutral and trusted third party, providing expert guidance, facilitating collaboration and promoting strategic investment, for the benefit of the entire progressive movement. *Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at BISC and the BISC Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.* |
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