Work for Progress - Jobs

Grassroots Campaign Director, Fund for the Public Interest - San Diego, CA

Open Date: Nov. 09, 2009

Close Date: Dec. 09, 2009

DESCRIPTION Are you ready to make a difference on the most pressing environmental issues of our generation? Are you ready to stand up to the corporations that are compromising the integrity of our democracy? Are you ready to fight discrimination and defend human rights? We've got the job for you! The Fund for the Public Interest is currently hiring Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors to run grassroots canvass offices around the country. Over the last 15 years, we've helped sign up 400,000 members for the state PIRGs, raised millions of dollars each year for the Sierra Club's priority campaigns, expanded Human Rights Campaigns' grassroots base into places like Texas, Tennessee and Utah, and much more. As a Citizen Outreach Director or Assistant Director, you'll work with environmental and progressive groups like the Sierra Club, Environmental Action, Human Rights Campaign, and state-based environmental groups like Environment California. DUTIES Your responsibilities include: Recruiting, training, supervising and working alongside a staff of 10-40 canvassers. Reaching or exceeding your office's fundraising and membership goals. Most offices have goals of $250,000 raised and 5,000 members identified each year. Overseeing all administrative functions related to fundraising, membership development, campaign work and general office management. Taking charge of additional campaign field work including petition and letter-writing drives, coalition-building, news conferences, and grassroots lobbying. Directors canvass three to four days per week to train staff, raise money, identify and activate members, and educate the public on the issues. And we offer many opportunities for rapid advancement, as we continue to expand into new locations, work with new progressive groups and implement innovative strategies. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for smart, motivated, action-oriented people who are interested in politics, have a commitment to working for the public interest, and are willing to work hard to make change. To do this work, you need stamina. You need to be resourceful on a shoestring budget. You need to be able to convey the sense of urgency and passion you feel about these issues. (In-depth training on campaign strategies, issues and skills is provided.) We work campaign hours, and are looking for a minimum commitment through August 2010. Preference given to applicants willing to relocate. The Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This is a Work for Progress recruitment campaign conducted on behalf of the Fund for the Public Interest.

Grassroots Campaign Director, Fund for the Public Interest - Washington, DC

Open Date: Nov. 09, 2009

Close Date: Dec. 09, 2009

DESCRIPTION Are you ready to make a difference on the most pressing environmental issues of our generation? Are you ready to stand up to the corporations that are compromising the integrity of our democracy? Are you ready to fight discrimination and defend human rights? We've got the job for you! The Fund for the Public Interest is currently hiring Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors to run grassroots canvass offices around the country. Over the last 15 years, we've helped sign up 400,000 members for the state PIRGs, raised millions of dollars each year for the Sierra Club's priority campaigns, expanded Human Rights Campaigns' grassroots base into places like Texas, Tennessee and Utah, and much more. As a Citizen Outreach Director or Assistant Director, you'll work with environmental and progressive groups like the Sierra Club, Environmental Action, Human Rights Campaign, and state-based environmental groups like Environment California. DUTIES Your responsibilities include: Recruiting, training, supervising and working alongside a staff of 10-40 canvassers. Reaching or exceeding your office's fundraising and membership goals. Most offices have goals of $250,000 raised and 5,000 members identified each year. Overseeing all administrative functions related to fundraising, membership development, campaign work and general office management. Taking charge of additional campaign field work including petition and letter-writing drives, coalition-building, news conferences, and grassroots lobbying. Directors canvass three to four days per week to train staff, raise money, identify and activate members, and educate the public on the issues. And we offer many opportunities for rapid advancement, as we continue to expand into new locations, work with new progressive groups and implement innovative strategies. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for smart, motivated, action-oriented people who are interested in politics, have a commitment to working for the public interest, and are willing to work hard to make change. To do this work, you need stamina. You need to be resourceful on a shoestring budget. You need to be able to convey the sense of urgency and passion you feel about these issues. (In-depth training on campaign strategies, issues and skills is provided.) We work campaign hours, and are looking for a minimum commitment through August 2011. Preference given to applicants willing to relocate. The Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This is a Work for Progress recruitment campaign conducted on behalf of the Fund for the Public Interest.

Grassroots Campaign Director, Fund for the Public Interest - Santa Cruz, CA

Open Date: Nov. 09, 2009

Close Date: Dec. 09, 2009

Grassroots Campaign Director, Fund for the Public Interest - Boulder, CO

Open Date: Nov. 02, 2009

Close Date: Dec. 02, 2009

Grassroots Campaign Director, Fund for the Public Interest - New Brunswick, NJ

Open Date: Nov. 02, 2009

Close Date: Dec. 02, 2009

DESCRIPTION Are you ready to make a difference on the most pressing environmental issues of our generation? Are you ready to stand up to the corporations that are compromising the integrity of our democracy? Are you ready to fight discrimination and defend human rights? We've got the job for you! The Fund for the Public Interest is currently hiring Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors to run grassroots canvass offices around the country. Over the last 15 years, we've helped sign up 400,000 members for the state PIRGs, raised millions of dollars each year for the Sierra Club's priority campaigns, expanded Human Rights Campaigns' grassroots base into places like Texas, Tennessee and Utah, and much more. As a Citizen Outreach Director or Assistant Director, you'll work with environmental and progressive groups like the Sierra Club, Environmental Action, Human Rights Campaign, and state-based environmental groups like Environment California. DUTIES Your responsibilities include: Recruiting, training, supervising and working alongside a staff of 10-40 canvassers. Reaching or exceeding your office's fundraising and membership goals. Most offices have goals of $250,000 raised and 5,000 members identified each year. Overseeing all administrative functions related to fundraising, membership development, campaign work and general office management. Taking charge of additional campaign field work including petition and letter-writing drives, coalition-building, news conferences, and grassroots lobbying. Directors canvass three to four days per week to train staff, raise money, identify and activate members, and educate the public on the issues. And we offer many opportunities for rapid advancement, as we continue to expand into new locations, work with new progressive groups and implement innovative strategies. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for smart, motivated, action-oriented people who are interested in politics, have a commitment to working for the public interest, and are willing to work hard to make change. To do this work, you need stamina. You need to be resourceful on a shoestring budget. You need to be able to convey the sense of urgency and passion you feel about these issues. (In-depth training on campaign strategies, issues and skills is provided.) We work campaign hours, and are looking for a minimum commitment through August 2011. Preference given to applicants willing to relocate. The Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This is a Work for Progress recruitment campaign conducted on behalf of the Fund for the Public Interest.

Communications Associate, Public Interest Network - Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Nov. 02, 2009

Close Date: Dec. 02, 2009

DESCRIPTION Serve on our communications team. Work with a large network of non-profit organizations to deliver compelling stories to targeted online audiences. Help to build their base of support, raise critical funds, and mobilize a vast network of online activists to make a different on environmental and public interest issues. Organization: The Public Interest Network includes U.S. PIRG, Environment America, The Fund for the Public Interest, Green Corps and other organizations that engage in research, advocacy, grassroots organizing and litigation to win positive changes for our environment and our society. We are tackling some of the key issues facing the country right now including health care, global warming and alternative energy. Public Interest GRFX is the in-house communications team for the Public Interest Network. We write and edit text, design publications and online content, build Web sites, and produce video content in order to enlarge our base, build public support and generate grassroots action for our network. Location: Boston, MA or Philadelphia, PA We're looking for someone who wants to make an impact on the big issues of the day and understands that it takes hard work and real dedication to make positive social change. We need people with a dynamic skill set that includes technical savvy, people skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. TRAINING * A 2-day orientation when you start. * A 3-day team-wide training twice a year. * Opportunities for advanced training on technical aspects of the job. * Opportunities throughout the year to cross-train with the rest of our network's staff. * Ongoing training through interaction with and feedback from your staff director and others. HOW TO APPLY: To apply, e-mail your cover letter and resume to Jesse Littlewood at grfxjobs@publicinterestnetwork.org. We'll carefully consider your application and if we think you're a good fit, we'll be in touch. DUTIES Serve as the primary creative point person on communications for six to eight of our partner groups, working with the staff of these organizations to recruit new members, build deeper affinity, raise funds and spur thousands more people to action. Craft campaign packages, online appeals, newsletters, political posters & brochures, annual reports, Web sites and more. In the process, help our team of advocates and organizers hone the messages and stories they use to communicate their work. Help shape and maintain online content and ensure that we keep our Web sites up to date. Work with issue advocates, field organizers and other staff to get news stories, reports, campaigns and organizing tools online. Train field staff to manage the day-to-day updating of their Web sites. QUALIFICATIONS BASIC SKILLS * Efficiency and the ability to manage multiple projects. * Able to develop creative concepts and clean elegant layouts that move an audience. * Writing and editing: Ability to shape stories for an online audience with a strong command of narrative, message, spelling and grammar. * Design, layout, typography, photo editing and cropping a plus. * Computer aptitude: Must be able to learn technical skills quickly. Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Excel, Flash, Dreamweaver or a Web site content management system a plus. PROBLEM-SOLVING * Planning: Ability to plan and manage multiple projects, tasks and deadlines. * Creative: Ability to anticipate or define a problem, brainstorm solutions, propose or decide on a course of action, and follow through. * Thinking on your feet: Ability to respond to unexpected challenges with confidence. PEOPLE SKILLS * Good listener, collaborative worker. * Articulate: Ability to make a persuasive case. RESPONSIBILITIES * Self-directed: Can take a project and run with it. * Accountable: Respects goals, budgets and deadlines. * Result-oriented: Evaluates own work and can give and accept direct feedback. COMMITMENT * Enthusiasm: This is not a typical 9-to-5 job -- we want people who are motivated to work to meet deadlines. * Leadership-track: We will hire a person who wants to take on more so they can expand the scope and effectiveness of their work.

Nonprofit Administrator, Make a Difference - Boston, MA

Open Date: Oct. 30, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 30, 2009

DESCRIPTION Think America Can Do Better? If you want a job where you can work to solve problems each day, consider a job with U.S. PIRG (Public Interest Research Group). We're a federation of nonprofit groups, based in states across the country, and we tackle issues ranging from the environment to energy to health care reform and more. We're seeking Administrative Assistants to help run the day-to-day operations for 30+ state PIRGs and PIRG-related organizations around the country. Our administrators play a key central role, managing and supporting the nearly 500 staff working in all 50 states and on 100 college campuses nationwide. SALARY & TRAINING: Salary for this position is commensurate with the amount of relevant professional experience that a candidate has: salary could range from $23,750 to $27,000 for someone with one to three years of administrative experience behind him/her. A competitive benefits package includes the option to participate in our group health plan, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, and paid vacation and sick days. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available. DUTIES Specific duties vary by position, but many administrators' responsibilities include: * Managing a team of people, ensuring that they have what they need to do their jobs. * Coordinating your team's communication, meetings and events. * Tracking and analyzing your team's work; * Holding your team accountable to deadlines. As an administrator, your job certainly includes a lot of computer work; you deal with databases, spreadsheets, e-mail and word processing programs. Most administrative positions have a financial component including, but not limited to, budget management, paying bills, and reporting payroll. And you juggle multiple complex projects at any given time, striving to meet tight deadlines. QUALIFICATIONS Passion. Persistence. We're looking for smart, motivated individuals with initiative and a strong commitment to protecting the public interest. You should be extremely detail-oriented, highly organized, computer-savvy, have excellent communication and leadership skills, and possess a strong problem-solving ethic. Creative thinking skills are also important, and the ability to deal with multiple projects and responsibilities on tight deadlines is essential.

Environment America Office Manager - Washington, DC

Open Date: Oct. 28, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 28, 2009

DESCRIPTION Environment America, a federation of state-based environmental groups, is a powerful advocate for the environment and our health. We speak out at the local, state, and national levels to improve the quality of our environment and our lives. We've built a grassroots network across the country that has helped win initiatives on a wide range of environmental issues. Job Description In any fast-paced, dynamic nonprofit, a stable and efficient work environment is critical for success. The Office Manager works with Environment America's Administrative Director and other members of the administrative team to provide support to Environment America's federal advocacy staff in Washington, D.C. Salary & Benefits  Salary ranges from $23,750 to $30,000 depending on experience. The benefits package includes educational loan assistance for qualified staff, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days, parental leave, and a dependent care assistance program. Health care is provided for experienced applicants; entry-level staff may elect to join our group health care plan through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Opportunities for advancement, travel and additional training are available. To Apply Send a compelling cover letter and resume to Rick Trilsch, Environment America Administrative Director, at RickT@EnvironmentAmerica.org. Please be sure to mention where you saw our job advertised. Environment America is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation or veteran status. This is a Work for Progress recruitment campaign conducted on behalf of Environment America. DUTIES Office Management: oversee office appearance, equipment maintenance, computer maintenance, supplies, vendor relations, building maintenance and be a liaison with landlord and subtenants. Computers: provide hardware, software and IT support for the PC/Windows computer network; train and assist staff in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook and other programs. Event Logistics: Environment America and its partner organizations host a range of events during the year including staff retreats, campaign activities, trainings, lobby days and Board meetings. The Office Manager is at the forefront of organizing these events and providing logistical support as necessary during the events. Communications: assist with various mailings to state offices, Congress and the media. General Administrative: at times cover switchboard; maintain current and newly created information & filing systems; make deliveries to Congress, other government agencies, and media; other general administrative back-up as needed. QUALIFICATIONS We seek applicants who possess and demonstrate a strong commitment to the environment and the public interest. Qualified applicants should be goal-driven and results-oriented with a friendly and professional demeanor. Applicants should be detail-oriented; enjoy administrative work, keep a clean and a well-organized office. Excellent communication and organization skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously are also necessary. It is preferable for candidates to have relevant administrative experience.

Frontier Group Policy Associate - Santa Barbara, CA

Open Date: Oct. 28, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 28, 2009

DESCRIPTION Frontier Group produces ideas and research to promote a cleaner environment and a fairer and more democratic society. We are issue experts, writers and analysts who recognize that good ideas must be coupled with organizing, advocacy and effective communication if they are to make a difference. We partner with organizations on the ground in states across the country and in Washington, D.C., to disseminate our work and improve public policy. Since its inception, Frontier Group has produced more than 200 reports, white papers, fact sheets, op-eds and testimonies that document social problems and propose powerful solutions. Our work has helped pave the way for policy changes to expand America's use of renewable energy, reduce our contribution to global warming, and protect the public from dangerous chemicals, among other advances. Policy Associate Job Description Frontier Group hires college graduates into two-year associate positions. Associates do policy research and analysis along with the rest of our team. In addition, through Frontier Group's partnerships with public interest organizations, associates gain hands-on experience in political organizing, advocacy, fundraising and media work as an introduction to and intensive training in political work. DUTIES A Frontier Group Policy Associate's job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conceptualizing and writing compelling reports on social problems and their solutions using a variety of research methodologies including literature reviews and data analysis. Writing op-eds, blog entries and journal articles that insert the results of our research into the public debate. Participating in trainings, presentations and panels for researchers and advocates; Collaborating with partner organizations to design and implement research ideas and to maximize distribution of our research product. Running a canvass office for a partner organization during the summer months. QUALIFICATIONS Candidates should have solid writing skills, a problem-solving orientation, ability and drive to dig for and synthesize information under deadline, ability to organize and present an argument, critical thinking and analytical ability. Familiarity with quantitative analysis is valued. We're looking for smart, motivated individuals with initiative and a strong commitment to positive social change. We value experience with campus groups or student government, academic achievement, and outstanding verbal and leadership skills.

Administrator, Public Interest GRFX - Boston, MA

Open Date: Oct. 26, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 13, 2009

DESCRIPTION Public Interest GRFX is part of a large network of non-profit advocacy organizations including Environment America, U.S. PIRG and Green Corps. We help our partner groups get their message across to the public, activists and people in power. Job Description We're seeking an administrator to help organize the day-to-day operations for our creative team. Our administrator will play a key support role in helping us manage the communication needs of our partner groups. These needs include newsletters, annual reports, fundraising mail, recruitment materials and many other projects. TRAINING AND ORIENTATION A 2-day orientation when you start. A 3-week introductory training. A 3-day team training twice a year. Opportunities throughout the year to cross-train with the rest of our network's staff. Ongoing training through interaction and feedback from your staff director and others. SALARY AND BENEFITS Salary for this position ranges from $23,750 up. Salary for this position is commensurate with relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees. A competitive benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan and paid vacation and sick days. Opportunities for advancement, travel and additional training are available. How to Apply: To apply, e-mail your cover letter and resume to Jesse Littlewood at grfxjobs@publicinterestnetwork.org. We'll carefully consider your application and if we think you're a good fit, we'll be in touch. DUTIES Specific duties of the job include: Helping to manage a system for planning, tracking and reporting the team's progress. Within this system, helping the team directors schedule and assign the projects to our 17-member staff as well as outside freelancers. Drafting monthly reports on our progress to our staff and the rest of the organization's leadership. Helping organize and maintain our archives of photographs and past work. Helping write, edit, proofread and layout new publications and Web content. QUALIFICATIONS We're looking for a smart, motivated individual with a strong commitment to the environment and public interest issues in general. Detail-orientation, systems-orientation, and strong numeric and analytic skills are required. Familiarity with Excel, Filemaker or similar software is a plus. We're also looking for someone who is eager to take on more responsibility and move into a leadership position.

Design Associate, Public Interest Network - Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct. 26, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 28, 2009

DESCRIPTION The Public Interest Network includes U.S. PIRG, Environment America, The Fund for the Public Interest, Green Corps and other organizations that engage in research, advocacy, grassroots organizing and litigation to win positive changes for our environment and our society. We are tackling some of the key issues facing the country right now, including health care, global warming and alternative energy. Public Interest GRFX is the in-house communications team for the Public Interest Network. We write and edit text, design publications and online content, build Web sites, and produce video content in order to enlarge our base, build public support and generate grassroots action for our network. What we're looking for: We need someone who can get their head around complex issues, create a design that communicates the right message, write clearly and persuasively, and manage multiple projects. If you have professional experience as a designer, it's a plus. We welcome applicants with diverse experiences, especially those who've worked for progressive causes. TRAINING * A 2-day orientation when you start. * A 3-day team-wide training twice a year. * Opportunities throughout the year to cross-train with the rest of our network's staff. * Ongoing training through interaction with and feedback from your staff director and others. HOW TO APPLY: To apply, e-mail your cover letter and resume to Jesse Littlewood at grfxjobs@publicinterestnetwork.org. We'll carefully consider your application and if we think you're a good fit, we'll be in touch. DUTIES You'll do the design, layout, photography and original artwork for at least half a dozen of our partner groups, serving as their primary creative point person on communications and working closely with the organizations' issue advocates, field organizers and other staff. You'll help our partner groups figure out where people are at on an issue, then craft a story and message that will inspire their audience to e-mail the governor or write a check in support of an urgent campaign. You'll work closely with our team of writers on the content and our web team on back-end web development. You'll manage each project from start to finish, driving it from message development to arrival. QUALIFICATIONS BASIC SKILLS * Design, Layout, Typography, Photo editing and cropping. * Able to develop creative concepts and clean elegant layouts that move an audience * Efficiency. * Computer software: InDesign, Photoshop, Excel. Experience with Flash and Dreamweaver a plus. PROBLEM-SOLVING * Planning: Ability to plan and manage multiple projects, tasks and deadlines. * Creative: Ability to anticipate or define a problem, brainstorm solutions, propose or decide on a course of action, and follow through. * Thinking on your feet: Ability to respond to unexpected challenges with confidence. PEOPLE SKILLS * Good listener, collaborative worker. * Articulate: Ability to make a persuasive case. RESPONSIBILITIES * Self-directed: Can take a project and run with it. * Accountable: Respects goals, budgets and deadlines. * Result-oriented: Evaluates own work and can give and accept direct feedback. COMMITMENT * Enthusiasm: This is not a typical 9-to-5 job - you should be motivated to work hard to meet deadlines. * Leadership-track: You should be eager to take on more to expand the scope and effectiveness of your work.

Assistant Web Developer, Public Interest Network - Boston, MA

Open Date: Oct. 26, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 13, 2009

DESCRIPTION Join the online communications team for a national network of non-profit advocacy organizations to deliver compelling stories to targeted online audiences. Help to build their base of support, raise critical funds, and mobilize online activists to make a difference on environmental and public interest issues. Organization: The Public Interest Network includes U.S. PIRG, Environment America, The Fund for the Public Interest, Green Corps and other organizations that engage in research, advocacy, grassroots organizing and litigation to win positive changes for our environment and our society. We are tackling some of the key issues facing the country right now including health care, global warming and alternative energy. Public Interest GRFX is the in-house communications team for the Public Interest Network. We write and edit text, design publications and online content, build Web sites, and produce video content in order to enlarge our base, build public support and generate grassroots action for our network. Training Program We will supply extensive hands-on training, including the following: * A 2-day orientation when you start. * A 2-week hands-on introductory training. * A 3-day team-wide training twice a year. * Opportunities throughout the year to cross-train with the rest of our network's staff. * Opportunities for advanced training on technical aspects of the job. * Ongoing training through interaction with and feedback from your staff director and others. HOW TO APPLY: To apply, e-mail your cover letter and resume to Jesse Littlewood at grfxjobs@publicinterestnetwork.org. We'll carefully consider your application and if we think you're a good fit, we'll be in touch. DUTIES Become a critical part of our Web Team working in a dynamic atmosphere with some of the leading environmental and public interest groups in the country. Assist the Web Developer to build, maintain and increase the impact of our large network of Web sites. Help groups raise more money, make a bigger impact, attract more visitors, create better visibility and recruit more volunteers. QUALIFICATIONS Most of all, we're looking for someone who wants to make an impact on the big issues of the day, and understands that it takes hard work and real dedication to make positive social change. You should have a dynamic skill set that includes technical savvy, people skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. You don't need a Computer Science degree, but should have computer aptitude and the ability to learn technical skills quickly. Experience with HTML, web editing software and content management system software a plus. You should have a strong command of narrative, message and grammar, great personal organization and the ability to manage multiple projects. We want to work with someone who is results oriented, can give and accept direct feedback and respects goals, budgets and deadlines. This is not a typical 9-to-5 job. Expect to work hard to meet important deadlines that will make or break campaigns. You should be eager to take on more to expand the scope and effectiveness of your work.

Communications Associate, Public Interest Network - Boston, MA

Open Date: Oct. 26, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 13, 2009

Grassroots Organizing Software Developer, Environment America - Denver, CO

Open Date: Oct. 23, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 23, 2009

DESCRIPTION Are you a software developer who wants to use your skills to stop global warming? Do you want to write code to connect today's new member of Environment America to how they can act to make America Go Solar? Do you want to be part of the technology-fueled organizing revolution inspired by the Obama campaign and administration. Yeah? Apply to be a Grassroots Organizing Software Developer. Work with a great team of people committed to making progressive social change and protecting our environment in our Denver office. Salary is based on your level of experience. DUTIES Build and enhance web applications to turn new members into committed activists. Create software to show donors how their money is used and how they can get more involved. Create interactive scorecard tools to show activists how their elected officials voted and to hold them accountable to their constituents. QUALIFICATIONS We're looking for candidates with outstanding problem solving skills, a can-do attitude, and a strong computer science background, including experience using open source software development tools and languages such as Linux, Subversion, MySQL, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, etc.

Environmental Fellowship, Environment America - Manhattan, NY

Open Date: Oct. 21, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 21, 2009

DESCRIPTION Work for a greener future Most of us want a cleaner, greener, healthier future. Making it happen is the tough part. From the White House to state capitols to city halls, Americans have elected hundreds of new leaders who share our vision of a world where our lives are powered by the wind and the sun, the air is clear and safe to breathe, our rivers and lakes are clean and toxic-free, and the forests, parks and other special places we love are protected and preserved. But having a few good leaders isn't enough. Not when we face so many powerful industries willing to pay practically any price to block real change. That's where Environment America comes in. Environment America's mission is to research and advocate the policies and build and mobilize the public support necessary to win positive change for our environment. We have more than 100 professional staff working with the state-based groups in our national federation and in our Washington, D.C., office. We've organized 1 million members, activists and political allies to join us, winning changes that mean more solar and wind power, less global warming pollution, and more protections for our parks, waterways, forests and wilderness areas. But we still have much more to do. We need to do more to document the problems, advocate the right policies, educate the public, mobilize more people to take action, build broader and stronger coalitions, and train and develop more organizers, advocates and other leaders to keep building the kind of support that can sweep past even the most powerful opposition. That's where you come in. Training and experience Environment America Fellows will participate in several trainings throughout the year, with a mix of lectures, discussions, role-plays and in-the-field practice. Most importantly, you will learn through hands-on experience, and guidance and feedback from our current staff-including some of the nation's top environmental advocates and organizers. In addition to learning about the issues and how to influence the political debate, you will learn organization-building skills, such as grant-writing, volunteer recruitment and how to manage staff and direct campaigns. DUTIES The Fellowship Program: Job description Environment America's Fellowship Program is designed to give you an opportunity to make an immediate impact even as you gain the training and experience you need to become a leader in the environmental movement. Through the Fellowship Program, you will develop basic expertise on critical issues-for example, clean energy-and work to carry out our strategy for winning positive policy change-for example, pushing a new initiative that will bring solar power to thousands of homes and families. One week, you might take part in a coalition meeting, speak at a news conference, lobby lawmakers or their staff, and write an op-ed for publication in the state's top paper. Another week, you might call a list of civic leaders to seek their endorsements of pending legislation, organize a town hall meeting with a lawmaker, and hold a rally in a key legislator's home district. In addition to developing policy expertise and lobbying on issues, fellows play an important role in mobilizing and engaging the public on critical issues. You'll canvass during the year and run citizen outreach canvass offices during each summer of the two-year program. By the end of the program, you will have learned how to raise funds, build a membership, recruit and manage staff and volunteers, work with lawmakers and community leaders, earn media coverage, and run a successful grassroots campaign. QUALIFICATIONS Environment America is seeking college graduates who are ready to commit their time, talent and energy to grassroots political action on behalf of our environment. We look for academic excellence, problem-solving ability, creativity and top-notch written and verbal skills. We value leadership experience, especially with campus and other activist groups. Preference is given to candidates who can relocate to any of Environment America's offices.  Environment America is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.   This is a Work for Progress recruitment campaign conducted on behalf of Environment America.

Environmental Fellowship, Environment America - St. Louis, MO

Open Date: Oct. 21, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 21, 2009

DESCRIPTION Take action to protect our environment. Work toward a greener America. Environment America, a federation of state-based environmental groups, is a powerful advocate for the environment and our health. We speak out at the local, state, and national levels to improve the quality of our environment and our lives. We've built a grassroots network across the country that has helped win initiatives on a wide range of environmental issues. For example, in 2007, Environment America played a key role in convincing Congress to make cars go farther on a gallon of gas for the first time since 1975. We also helped increase our use of renewable energy in more than two dozen states. Thanks to our work we'll use 1.5 million fewer barrels of oil every year starting in 2020, while reducing global warming pollution dramatically. We have protected pristine wilderness areas across the country including winning a campaign to protect the Grand Canyon from toxic mining waste. We helped clean up and protect countless waterways including the Great Lakes, which were threatened by oil company BP and other polluters. And, in 2008, we worked to elect a stronger pro-environment majority in Congress and a president who will take our country in a new direction. We're hiring college graduates to help win campaigns with Environment America. Over the course of the two year program, you can have a real impact on critical environmental issues. Environment America Fellows work directly with some of the top environmental advocates and organizers in the country. And, our Fellowship Program gives recent college graduates the training and experience to take on leadership roles in the environmental movement for the long term. Training and experience Starting in mid-August in Boston, fellows participate in 10-days of paid initial training which includes issue briefings from some of our leading advocates. Additional trainings take place during the rest of the program. Training topics include skills sessions and political strategy development. Trainings feature a mix of lectures, discussions, role-plays, and in-the-field training. Throughout the two years, fellows will also learn organization building skills such as grant-writing, canvassing, recruiting and managing staff, and directing campaigns. DUTIES Fellowship Program positions include: Issue Associate: As an issue associate, you'll develop expertise in a particular issue area and build the support it takes to make your voice heard and change public policy. Responsibilities include: researching and writing reports, developing and coordinating campaigns, preparing legislative testimony, building statewide and national coalitions, organizing media events, and meeting with elected officials. Field Associate: As a field associate, you'll build and mobilize support for environmental policies at the state and federal levels to ensure that decision-makers hear from, and pay attention to, the public. You will need to quickly master the basics of a variety of issues, and then spend the bulk of your time reaching out to individuals, media outlets, and organizations to build visibility and mobilize their support. Issue and field associates may work on any of the following issues: stopping global warming, promoting clean energy, ensuring clean air and water, preserving our open space and more. In addition, associates canvass to raise money and build support for the organization and our campaigns, and run citizen outreach canvass offices during the summers. This enables each associate to play a critical role in building the resources and power we need to make a difference. QUALIFICATIONS We are seeking college graduates who care about the environment and who are driven to protect it. We look for strong leadership skills, academic excellence, problem-solving ability, and top-notch written and verbal skills. We value leadership experience, especially with campus and other activist groups. Position Availability Positions are available nationwide starting at the beginning of January 2010 and continue through January 2012. Preference is given to candidates who can relocate to any of our locations. Environment America is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This is a Work for Progress recruitment campaign conducted on behalf of Environment America.

Nonprofit Administrator, Make a Difference - Denver, CO

Open Date: Oct. 21, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 21, 2009

Environmental Fellowship, Environment America - Boston, MA

Open Date: Oct. 19, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 19, 2009

DESCRIPTION Work for a greener future Most of us want a cleaner, greener, healthier future. Making it happen is the tough part. From the White House to state capitols to city halls, Americans have elected hundreds of new leaders who share our vision of a world where our lives are powered by the wind and the sun, the air is clear and safe to breathe, our rivers and lakes are clean and toxic-free, and the forests, parks and other special places we love are protected and preserved. But having a few good leaders isn't enough. Not when we face so many powerful industries willing to pay practically any price to block real change. That's where Environment America comes in. Environment America's mission is to research and advocate the policies and build and mobilize the public support necessary to win positive change for our environment. We have more than 100 professional staff working with the state-based groups in our national federation and in our Washington, D.C., office. We've organized 1 million members, activists and political allies to join us, winning changes that mean more solar and wind power, less global warming pollution, and more protections for our parks, waterways, forests and wilderness areas. But we still have much more to do. We need to do more to document the problems, advocate the right policies, educate the public, mobilize more people to take action, build broader and stronger coalitions, and train and develop more organizers, advocates and other leaders to keep building the kind of support that can sweep past even the most powerful opposition. That's where you come in. DUTIES The Fellowship Program: Job description Environment America's Fellowship Program is designed to give you an opportunity to make an immediate impact even as you gain the training and experience you need to become a leader in the environmental movement. Through the Fellowship Program, you will develop basic expertise on critical issues-for example, clean energy-and work to carry out our strategy for winning positive policy change-for example, pushing a new initiative that will bring solar power to thousands of homes and families. One week, you might take part in a coalition meeting, speak at a news conference, lobby lawmakers or their staff, and write an op-ed for publication in the state's top paper. Another week, you might call a list of civic leaders to seek their endorsements of pending legislation, organize a town hall meeting with a lawmaker, and hold a rally in a key legislator's home district. In addition to developing policy expertise and lobbying on issues, fellows play an important role in mobilizing and engaging the public on critical issues. You'll canvass during the year and run citizen outreach canvass offices during each summer of the two-year program. By the end of the program, you will have learned how to raise funds, build a membership, recruit and manage staff and volunteers, work with lawmakers and community leaders, earn media coverage, and run a successful grassroots campaign. Training and experience Environment America Fellows will participate in several trainings throughout the year, with a mix of lectures, discussions, role-plays and in-the-field practice. Most importantly, you will learn through hands-on experience, and guidance and feedback from our current staff-including some of the nation's top environmental advocates and organizers. In addition to learning about the issues and how to influence the political debate, you will learn organization-building skills, such as grant-writing, volunteer recruitment and how to manage staff and direct campaigns. QUALIFICATIONS Environment America is seeking college graduates who are ready to commit their time, talent and energy to grassroots political action on behalf of our environment. We look for academic excellence, problem-solving ability, creativity and top-notch written and verbal skills. We value leadership experience, especially with campus and other activist groups.Preference is given to candidates who can relocate to any of Environment America's offices.  Environment America is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.   This is a Work for Progress recruitment campaign conducted on behalf of Environment America.

Grassroots Campaign Director, Fund for the Public Interest - Minneapolis, MN

Open Date: Oct. 16, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 16, 2009

Grassroots Campaign Director, Fund for the Public Interest - Albuquerque, NM

Open Date: Oct. 16, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 16, 2009

Grassroots Campaign Director, Fund for the Public Interest - Denver, CO

Open Date: Oct. 16, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 16, 2009

Grassroots Campaign Director, Fund for the Public Interest - Columbus, OH

Open Date: Oct. 05, 2009

Close Date: Nov. 16, 2009

DESCRIPTION Are you ready to make a difference on the most pressing environmental issues of our generation? Are you ready to stand up to the corporations that are compromising the integrity of our democracy? Are you ready to fight discrimination and defend human rights? We've got the job for you! The Fund for the Public Interest is currently hiring Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors to run grassroots canvass offices around the country. Over the last 15 years, we've helped sign up 400,000 members for the state PIRGs, raised millions of dollars each year for the Sierra Club's priority campaigns, expanded Human Rights Campaigns' grassroots base into places like Texas, Tennessee and Utah, and much more. As a Citizen Outreach Director or Assistant Director, you'll work with environmental and progressive groups like the Sierra Club, Environmental Action, Human Rights Campaign, and state-based environmental groups like Environment California. DUTIES Your responsibilities include: Recruiting, training, supervising and working alongside a staff of 10-40 canvassers. Reaching or exceeding your office's fundraising and membership goals. Most offices have goals of $250,000 raised and 5,000 members identified each year. Overseeing all administrative functions related to fundraising, membership development, campaign work and general office management. Taking charge of additional campaign field work including petition and letter-writing drives, coalition-building, news conferences, and grassroots lobbying. Directors canvass three to four days per week to train staff, raise money, identify and activate members, and educate the public on the issues. And we offer many opportunities for rapid advancement, as we continue to expand into new locations, work with new progressive groups and implement innovative strategies. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for smart, motivated, action-oriented people who are interested in politics, have a commitment to working for the public interest, and are willing to work hard to make change. To do this work, you need stamina. You need to be resourceful on a shoestring budget. You need to be able to convey the sense of urgency and passion you feel about these issues. (In-depth training on campaign strategies, issues and skills is provided.) We work campaign hours, and are looking for a minimum commitment through August 2011. Preference given to applicants willing to relocate. The Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This is a Work for Progress recruitment campaign conducted on behalf of the Fund for the Public Interest.