Position Title: Deputy Director for Community Partnerships
Reports to: Director of Partnerships & Grassroots

Alliance Background:

The Alliance for Climate Protection, founded by Al Gore in 2006, is a single-purpose organization committed to igniting public action that will help solve the climate crisis.   While public awareness of climate problem is now high, a sense of urgency and solvability remain alarmingly low.  The Alliance’s recently launched We Campaign will bring cultural and political shifts that dramatically alter US and international environmental policy by 2010.  Paid advertising, grassroots partnerships, online and offline organizing, and media outreach will combine to create a movement of 10 million citizens and a tipping point that changes the world. The Alliance is based in Menlo Park, CA.

Grassroots & Community Partnerships Team Summary:
The Alliance Community Partnerships & Grassroots program works with our branded media campaign to mobilize the public and is linked closely with a dynamic and interactive online team.  We develop partnerships with established membership organizations that people already trust and we reach out directly to citizens where they work, live, pray, and play.

Position Summary / Deputy Director for Community Partnerships: 
The Deputy Director for Community Partnerships will work primarily on building formal working relationships with organizations that can expand the Alliance’s reach and grow its membership.  The goal is to find organizations that reach into as well as beyond traditional environmental groups and that span the cultural, political, and ideological spectrum.  The position reports to the Director of Alliances & Grassroots, a senior staff member of the Alliance.

Position Summary: 
Deputy Director, Partnerships and Grassroots leads a portfolio of key partnerships and grassroots programs while working closely with the Director to provide strategic leadership to the Partnerships and Grassroots team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
•    Work closely with Director of Partnerships and Grassroots to develop and execute partnerships and grassroots strategies on national scale
•    Manage portfolio of Alliance partnerships from start to finish, including sourcing, building relationships, crafting agreements, and managing detailed execution and reporting
•    Work closely with online, media, solutions, and other internal teams to ensure robust and consistent campaign integration

Helpful Skills & Experience
•    6+ years professional experience in business management, marketing, and partnership-building; some grassroots organizing and advocacy experience
•    Experience marketing and communicating to mass audiences
•    College degree preferred; MBA valued
•    Varied experiences in different regions of the country or with diverse consumer/voter groups
•    Demonstrated ability to work with those who do not always share your cultural, political, or ideological views
•    Strong understanding of online mobilization
•    Strong strategic thinker with flawless execution skills and attention to detail
•    Ability to produce under tight deadlines and work well in a nimble, quick-paced environment
•    Excellent written, oral, and project management skills
•    Maintain professionalism and uphold high standards of respect for colleagues, partners of all backgrounds

Application Process:
Email Resume and cover letter to: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

The Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to workplace diversity. Please include your cover letter with salary requirements and resume. No phone calls or faxes please.
 

Position Title: Deputy Director for Grassroots
Reports to: Director of Partnerships & Grassroots

Alliance Background:

The Alliance for Climate Protection, founded by Al Gore in 2006, is a single-purpose organization committed to igniting public action that will help solve the climate crisis.   While public awareness of climate problem is now high, a sense of urgency and solvability remain alarmingly low.  The Alliance’s recently launched We Campaign will bring cultural and political shifts that dramatically alter US and international environmental policy by 2010.  Paid advertising, grassroots partnerships, online and offline organizing, and media outreach will combine to create a movement of 10 million citizens and a tipping point that changes the world. The Alliance is based in Menlo Park, CA.

Grassroots & Community Partnerships Team Summary:
The Alliance Community Partnerships & Grassroots program works with our branded media campaign to mobilize the public and is linked closely with a dynamic and interactive online team.  We develop partnerships with established membership organizations that people already trust and we reach out directly to citizens where they work, live, pray, and play.

Position Summary / Deputy Director for Grassroots: 
The Deputy Director for Grassroots will work primarily on individual citizen recruitment, activation, and message delivery.   All the tools of traditional grassroots organizing and corporate retail consumer sales will be on the table to serve the twin goals of moving public opinion and recruiting 10 million citizens to the movement.   The position reports to the Director of Alliances & Grassroots, a senior staff member of the Alliance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
•    Work closely with Director of Partnerships and Grassroots to develop and execute retail/grassroots strategies on a national scale
•    Provide detailed planning, execution, and reporting of grassroots programs
•    Work closely with online, media, solutions, and other internal teams to ensure robust and consistent campaign integration; work with staff, interns, and outside consultants or vendors

Helpful Skills & Experience
•    6+ years professional experience in corporate retail sales, political campaign field work, or interest group grassroots organizing
•    An understanding of targeting and list management; an understanding of how to use voter or consumer databases (no technical certification required)
•    College degree preferred but not required
•    Varied experiences in different regions of the country or with diverse consumer/voter groups
•    Demonstrated ability to work with those who do not always share your cultural, political, or ideological views
•    Strong understanding of online mobilization
•    Strong strategic thinker with flawless execution skills and attention to detail
•    Ability to produce under tight deadlines and work well in a nimble, quick-paced environment
•    Excellent written, oral, and project management skills
•    Maintain professionalism and uphold high standards of respect for colleagues, partners of all backgrounds

Application Process:
Email Resume and cover letter to: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

The Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to workplace diversity. Please include your cover letter with salary requirements and resume. No phone calls or faxes please.

Position Purpose
This position supports the American Hospital Association Political Action Committee (AHAPAC) operations through maintaining an extensive donor database.  Maintenance includes both data-entry and report development and production. 

This position also provides administrative support to the Vice President, Political Affairs and the entire AHAPAC staff.  The Coordinator must maintain ongoing relations with state hospital association staff, including staff specifically responsible for PAC fundraising. 

Environment
The Coordinator works directly with the Associate Director of Political Affairs, who provides day-to-day direction of responsibilities and priorities.  Final oversight is provided by the Vice President of Political Affairs.  The incumbent must utilize excellent organizational skills to manage projects simultaneously.  The incumbent is required to maintain accurate records for the AHAPAC to assist in meeting compliance requirements for internal and external audiences.  The Coordinator provides the foundation for information contained in the monthly Federal Election Commission (FEC) report.

Essential Functions
•    Logs, codes and inputs fundraising data into database according to prescribed standards.
•    Supports the Vice President, Political Affairs, Associate Director for Political Affairs and AHAPAC staff.
•    Ensures accuracy and completeness of data.  Proofs reports for errors and edits where appropriate. 
•    Develops reports, and fulfills requests for their production.
•    Processes and fulfills requests from state and other affiliated associations for PAC information.
•    Provides general staff support as related to daily operations as well as special events, including the AHA Annual Meeting.


Qualifications
•    Two years of job experience in a trade association, political campaign, political committee, state or federal legislative office or associated field.  A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
•    Individual must be highly organized, able to juggle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously and possess excellent communication (both verbal and written) and strong follow-through skills.
•    Self-motivation and discipline are essential qualifications due to stringent timeframes and deadlines. 
•    Attention to detail is required, as well as commitment to being a team player.
•    Experience using the Vocus database system is desired.
•    Solid working knowledge of computer systems and software is essential. Advanced PC, database and software usage skills are desired.

We offer an excellent compensation package, which includes medical/dental coverage (PPO/HMO), life insurance, short and long-term disability plans, 401(K), tuition reimbursement, paid vacation/holidays/sick days and more!  EOE/AA Employer
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Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports magazine & Consumerreports.org , a not-forprofit
that has been informing consumers since 1936, and one of the nation’s leading voices in
consumer advocacy, is seeking a professional to manage all media for its Washington DC office.

Must have a passion for advocacy, exceptional communication skills as well as 5+ yrs exp
working in a similar capacity in the house, senate or for a non-profit organization.

We offer exceptional benefits as well as an exciting and challenging work environment where
the work you do really makes a difference!

For more information on this position and to apply; please go to www.consumersunion.org
and click on “Careers” at the bottom of the home page. EOE

The American Academy of Dermatology, a national health association and the largest, most influential and most representative of all dermatologic associations, seeks a professional to lobby members of Congress and their staffs, support the Academy's programs for state legislative and regulatory activities, and work with the Academy's staff and member leadership to advance the interests of dermatology.  Will act as liason with key congressional staff, state legislative contacts, medical specialty and state societies, dermatology subspecialty groups, patient groups, and other organizations that affect the practice of dermatology.  Will also monitor, analyze, research and influence legislative and regulatory proposals at the federal and state level, and will provide support in staffing and liason services to ssigned council committees and task forces in conjunction with the chairs of these organization grops.

Position requires a BA/BS degree and 3 to 5 years experience in health care industry.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits package. For more information on the opportunity, go to www.aad.org or email resme and salary history to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it   EOE M/F/D/V

The Center for U.S. Global Engagement is seeking a Field Associate to join the Impact ’08: Building a Better, Safer World campaign, a national effort focused on elevating and strengthening the role of global development and diplomacy in the next Administration’s foreign policy and national security platform.  

Impact ’08 builds awareness among 2008 Presidential candidates, their advisors and supporters about the critical need for the United States to prioritize and invest adequately in non-military tools and programs such as global health, education, microenterprise, democracy and people-to-people exchanges.

Responsibilities will include:
•    Maintain & Expand Statewide Networks – Coordinate efforts to expand the Center’s existing statewide networks of business, political, faith-based, academic and community leaders in eight states. Pennsylvania ties a plus.

•    Outreach to Presidential Campaigns – Create opportunities for Center’s network leaders and prepare them to engage with Presidential candidates and their senior campaign advisers and supporters, including by organizing meetings, large outreach events and other activities.

•    Network Support – Establish and maintain relationships with like-minded organizations in priority states, provide support and identify opportunities for deepening their involvement in the national policy debate on America’s role in the world.


Position Requirements:
The position requires a strong background in political and/or grassroots advocacy campaigns with at least 3 years experience. Strong working knowledge of politics and the presidential campaign process is mandatory. Experience and contacts with current presidential campaigns and/or Capitol Hill a plus.  Demonstrated ability to build relationships with business, political and civic leaders required as well as an ability to facilitate dialogue and plan meetings and large gatherings desired.  Knowledge of international relations preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About the Center:
The Center for U.S. Global Engagement unites business, civic, faith-based, political and military leaders to build understanding of America’s interest in today’s globalized world.  The Center inspires support among opinion leaders and policymakers for greater investments in global development and foreign assistance. The Center is the educational arm of the highly successful U.S. Global Leadership Campaign (USGLC), a coalition of over 400 businesses and organizations that advocates for increased funding for the U.S. International Affairs Budget.

To Apply:
Please email cover letter and resume to Chris Krueger at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it with “Field Associate Job” in subject line.

National Democratic polling firm seeks a research assistant for background research, data processing, and writing.  Must have strong writing skills and an interest in learning about political polling, political data and computer programming.  Salary in the mid 20’s.

Email cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  

America’s Voice is a new multi-million dollar communications and campaign organization dedicated to aggressively advancing immigration reform that works. We are looking for a highly skilled Communications Director to work in our Washington, D.C. office. This is a senior position and involves strategic and day-to-day communications efforts, message development, media relations, staff management, writing and online outreach. Salary is commensurate with experience and we are looking to fill this position immediately.

Responsibilities
Working closely with communications, research and senior staff, the position will be responsible for crafting and communicating America’s Voice’s messages to a variety of audiences. The candidate will also be responsible for managing junior communications staff.

Message Development

• Develop and maintain overall brand and related collateral

• Craft both top-line and drill-down messages for organization

• Extensive writing and editing of materials including press materials, blog entries, memos, reports, speeches, presentations

Media Relations

• Build and maintain a robust media outreach and relationship-building program, including ethnic media, for America’s Voice

• Segment and target media opportunities by issue and audience

• Help organization with online strategies and messages

Ideal Candidate Will Have the Following Qualifications:

• Experience managing communications programs for campaigns and/or organizations, including building a staff team from the ground up

• Demonstrated experience crafting compelling message frameworks, talking points and excellent communications/marketing plans;

• Exceptional political savvy and demonstrated news judgment, technological knowhow, and ability to lead and work collaboratively with internal and external players

• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and implement effective media strategies in various media markets

• Experience coordinating press and other organizational events to promote the organization’s message and gain targeted press coverage

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to explain complex issues clearly and creatively

• Working knowledge of leading-edge communications and web software

• Experience overseeing the creation and maintenance of vibrant and strategically powerful websites, and in developing web and email-based communications and engagement strategies

• Experience staffing and briefing organizational spokespeople;

• Experience leading media and message trainings for activists and initiative coalitions is highly desirable

• Must be a highly creative and innovative thinker

• Commitment to progressive change and movement building

• Bilingual skills and an understanding of multi-cultural communications desirable

• Willingness to work irregular and/or long hours, including occasional nights and weekends

• Willingness to travel

Commitment: A minimum two year commitment is required.
Submission of resumes: Please provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample and a minimum of three references to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
 

Combine your pitching, writing and pr strategy skills for an organization ranked by the Washington Biz Journal as one of the 50 largest associations in the DC area.  As the nation’s largest insurance industry association and a leading voice for small business on Capitol Hill, we’re looking for a high-energy person to continue to make IIABA a top of mind media source. This position serves as the primary media contact for a communications shop of 7 people and it’s a great opportunity to lead a fast-paced, high profile pr effort. 
 
Duties include: developing overall media relations strategy; managing daily inquiries from national news outlets; serving as a spokesperson for the association; pitching story ideas to national consumer, trade and Capitol Hill press; writing press releases; developing consumer research campaigns; developing press and source relationships; assisting with the association’s consumer branding program and writing for internal publications. This position has a heavy writing workload.
 
Undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, public relations or English with 5 years of professional media relations experience preferred. Capitol Hill communications or pr agency experience strongly preferred; insurance industry experience a plus. Working knowledge of the legislative process with strong pitching, writing and copy-editing skills a must.
 
Metro-accessible Old Town Alexandria location, flexible work environment and great benefits. Please send resume, cover letter, press release samples/clips and salary requirements to: Katie Butler, AVP, communications at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it No phone calls, please.

Company Description
The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit research organization providing objective analysis and effective solutions that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors around the world.  RAND has eight offices on three continents and RAND research teams work with government, corporate, and foundation clients domestically and internationally to advance informed decisionmaking across a broad spectrum of policy areas.

The Office of Congressional Relations is part of RAND’s Office of External Affairs, which works to expand awareness of RAND and RAND research.  The Office of Congressional Relations supports outreach to Capitol Hill as well as elected officials in state capitals.

Job Description
RAND is seeking an experienced legislative analyst to support RAND's Congressional outreach efforts. This individual will be responsible for tracking legislation related to areas of legislative responsibility and collaborating with research and organization leadership to create and implement strategies for outreach and dissemination to Congressional audiences.

Responsibilities include:

•    Strategic planning in support of RAND research units and corporate priorities with regard to Federal government appropriations.
•    Guiding implementation of strategies with RAND researchers and leadership.
•    Identifying key committees, elected officials and staff relevant to legislative priorities and building relationships with those key audiences.
•    Broadly disseminating RAND research and corporate materials to key audience creating outreach materials tailored to those audiences and developing events, briefings, and meetings targeted at key audiences.
•    Collaborating with Office of Media Relations, Web Communications Group, Development Office, Publications and other RAND offices to support coordinated messaging, deliver high quality materials and events, and achieve maximum favorable awareness of RAND and RAND research.
•    Creating detailed records of outreach activities and develop appropriate follow up strategies.
•    Identifying new opportunities for RAND to provide input into policymaking and collaborate with other Office of Congressional Relations legislative analysts on projects crossing research unit boundaries.
•    Participating in special projects as assigned and assuming responsibility for delivering an end product if asked to manage special project.
•    Broadening outreach to increase RAND's contacts by strategically and energetically building network of solid legislative contacts in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
•    Working proactively to identify opportunities for testimony
•    Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
•    BS/BA in Government, Public Policy, or related discipline.
•    3-5 years related work experience.
•    General knowledge of PC usage, excellent verbal and written skills.
•    US citizenship is required in order to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

To Apply
If you would like to be a member of an organization that is working to find solutions to today’s difficult, sensitive and important problems, please apply online at our website: www.rand.org/jobs and reference Job ID# 2172.  RAND offers competitive benefits including vacation pay, medical benefits, and tuition reimbursement. EOE.
 

Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports magazine & Consumerreports.org, a not-for-profit that has been informing consumers since 1936, has recently been awarded a grant to expand prescription drug awareness. This new initiative will target seniors, minorities, uninsured & Spanish-speaking consumers with free, unbiased drug information. To spearhead our goal we need the following professionals for our Washington D.C. location:

EVALUATION MANAGER

Will design, test & conduct longitudinal surveys of web users of CR—Best Buy Drugs, & create/staff evaluation
advisory board to direct strategies undertaken by BBD. Specific duties include advising team members on standard metrics for evaluating outreach activities to be used as part of grant implementation, participating as regular member of CR-BBD project team to assure overall successful implementation of all activities, monitoring research efforts by academic researchers on contract, and raising funds from government & other non- profit sources for future projects.

Reqs PHD and/or other advanced degree in economics, health sciences, research or other related social sciences,
w/min 5 years experience in social science research, data analysis & evaluation. Excellent organizational &
communication skills, strong exp w/various computer programs from SPSS or similar data analysis programs to
Filemaker Pro, Microsoft Access & Project, necessary. Knowledge of relevant methodologies, processes and
standards, ability to ensure that all project team members understand and follow them, proven ability to think
creatively and strategically and to adapt to a constantly changing dynamic project environment essential. #1804

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Working closely with the Managing Editor to develop online content as well as print materials, the Associate Editor will research, report & write editorial content for Consumer Reports Health & Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs. Specific duties include reporting & writing medical/prescription drug related pieces, researching/updating existing CRBBD reports, coordinating with both internal & external medical experts who review the CRBBD reports; and Consumer Reports editors & staff, around the production of online and print materials.

Reqs college degree & min 5 yrs exp as a medical/health care reporter, writer and/or editor. Must have expertise in covering prescription drug developments & issues, familiarity w/online databases & skills in using evaluation feedback to revise & update program activities, excellent organizational skills, including proven ability to adapt to a dynamic fast-paced project environment, & able to manage multiple activities. #1752

Salary is based on experience. Excellent benefits.

Apply at our website: www.consumersunion.org and reference the position to which you are applying.
For more information about Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs, go to: www.CRBestBuyDrugs.org EOE

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., the nation’s leading reproductive health care provider, is seeking two dynamic individuals to join its Government Relations team.

Assistant Director

The Assistant Director will develop and launch the Planned Parenthood Elected Officials Program, disseminate research, communications, and strategies to support efforts of state-elected officials to advance our mission.  A bachelor’s degree is required and must have at least five years experience working with elected officials or political candidates.  Must be willing to travel.

Public Policy Coordinator

The Public Policy Coordinator will provide bill tracking as well as data and information management support for PPFA's federal policy work.  A college degree is required.  MPP a plus.  Two to three years progressively responsible work experience in a non-profit or government public policy setting is required.  Capitol Hill experience preferred.  

Send cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to:
Emily Napalo
PPFA
1780 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC  20036
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National Trade Association is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant for our Downtown Washington, DC office.

If you’re looking for a challenging opportunity in a dynamic organization, look no further.  If you’re a polished professional who is highly motivated, energetic, and looking to make a difference, this might be the job for you!

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) is now considering top candidates for the Executive Assistant position.  The Executive Assistant will primarily provide assistance to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  Duties will also include clerical support to the Senior Executive Team; assistance with board activities; schedule meetings, travel and department activities; create and develop visual presentations; sort and distribute CEO mail; answer phones for the CEO; Assist the CEO in the management of his schedule; and other administrative tasks.

Requirements:

College Degree and two to four years of experience as an Executive Assistant; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.  Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.  Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Some travel may be required.

ALTA is a dynamic organization with significant growth opportunities ahead.  The Association offers outstanding career opportunities, an excellent benefits package, a pleasant working environment, and is conveniently located downtown, with access to three Metro lines.  Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualified candidates send resume and salary requirements, MS Word format only, to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it   PLEASE NOTE: Submissions without salary requirements will not be considered.  No faxes or telephone calls will be accepted.

Visit ALTA online at www.alta.org for news and resources specifically for the Title Industry. 

CropLife America (CLA), the nation’s leading association representing the crop protection industry, is searching for an Agriculture and Environment Relations Director to join its progressive Government Relations team.  The ideal candidate will be a creative and highly-motivated professional to responsible for the development, implementation and management of effective legislative and political strategies in support of CLA objectives, including matters that impact all levels of the crop protection industry at both federal and state levels.
 
Candidates must demonstrate keen political awareness and possess strong analytical and interpretive and coalition building skills. Working understanding of legislative and regulatory process, including rules and procedures of relevant legislative and regulatory bodies, is required. Ability to draft legislative amendments on behalf of the crop technology industry is vital.  Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to distill complex information into concise, influential advocacy materials and campaigns. A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4+ years of experience in federal and/or state legislative affairs and issue advocacy required.

Please email resume including salary expectation to:  Laisha Dismuke ( This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it )

President of Labor Union in New York City seeks Scheduler.

Candidate must have substantial experience.  Capital Hill experience preferred, but will consider candidates from the private sector.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating President’s schedule.  Manage all meeting requests, making travel arrangements, ensuring preparation for all appearances, meetings and speaking engagements.

Successful candidates will have exceptional organizational skills, great attention to detail, patience and a friendly demeanor.  Candidate must be flexible to work irregular hours.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please submit your resumes to:  This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
 

Every 80 minutes, another low-income family moves into a better place
to live, with the help of Enterprise.

Enterprise Community Partners is a leading provider of the development capital and expertise it takes to create decent, affordable homes and rebuild communities. Over the past two decades, we have raised and invested $9 billion to revitalize neighborhoods and have provided over 240,000 affordable homes to nearly half a million Americans. Enterprise
has pioneered neighborhood solutions through partnerships with those that share our vision….and that includes our employees.

At Enterprise we value commitment to excellence in service, creative
leadership and diversity. The result is an organization of creative, innovative
professionals driven by a passion for community development.

LOCATION: Washington, DC

JOB SUMMARY
Creates and implements effective strategies to influence and support public policy authorizing and appropriations decisions at the federal level. Educates elected officials and others about Enterprise’s activities and public policy priorities to improve
legislative and appropriations support for the affordable housing and community development work of Enterprise and its grassroots partners.  Works with policymakers, national industry representatives, local community development partners and Enterprise field offices across America to advance Enterprise’s public policy priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary point of contact with key congressional staff, educating them broadly about Enterprises activities, advocating for top affordable housing and community development legislative, authorizing and appropriations priorities and serving as a resource for objective, nonpartisan information.

• Manages national legislative advocacy campaign in conjunction with national partner organizations to secure annual appropriations funding for community development.

• Develops and advocates for policies beneficial to community-based revitalization, working with Congress, the  administration, other national organizations and select state and local governments.

• Designs and implements legislative strategies and proposals in collaboration with Vice President of Public Policy and Industry Relations.
  

• Drafts Enterprise testimony, regulatory comments and other policy materials.
  

• Advises Enterprise’s senior staff, local offices, affiliated organizations and community-based partners on affordable housing and community development legislation and coordinates field advocacy efforts.
  

• Assists Enterprise local offices in strengthening knowledge and capacity for policy development and advocacy.
  

• Provides training and technical assistance to Enterprise’s local offices and/or grassroots partners on lobbying, the legislative process and advocacy and on specific issues and programs.
  

• Supervises legislative policy associate and policy interns.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree and at least eight (8) years related experience advocacy and /or policy.
  

• Previous federal policy and legislative experience, particularly on Capitol Hill and with Appropriations Committees, strongly preferred.
  

• Experience running national advocacy Campaign a plus.
  

• Superior interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  

• Demonstrable commitment to improving opportunities for very low and extremely low income people.
  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast paced environment, often under stringent deadlines.
  

• Availability to travel approximately 20 percent.
  

To apply or for further information, contact:

http://www.careers.enterprisecommunity.org

Every 80 minutes, another low-income family moves into a better place to live, with the help of Enterprise.

Enterprise Community Partners is a leading provider of the development capital and expertise it takes to create decent, affordable homes and rebuild communities. Over the past two decades, we have raised and invested $9 billion to revitalize neighborhoods and have provided over 240,000 affordable homes to nearly half a million Americans. Enterprise has pioneered neighborhood solutions through partnerships with those that share our vision….and that includes our employees.

At Enterprise we value commitment to excellence in service, creative leadership and diversity. The result is an organization of creative, innovative professionals driven by a passion for community development.

LOCATION: Washington, DC

JOB SUMMARY
The Legislative and Policy Advisor creates effective strategies to influence and support public policy authorizing and appropriations decisions at the federal level. Works with policymakers, national industry representatives, local community
development partners and Enterprise offices across America to advance Enterprise’s environmentally sustainable public policy priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in concert with Vice President of Public Policy and Industry Relations and Green Communities program staff to develop a cohesive public policy strategy to advance Enterprise’s mission related to sustainable and energy-efficient affordable housing, including as related to climate change; and smart growth and transportation including transit-oriented development.
  

• Monitor legislation, regulations and new proposals that impact this policy portfolio at the federal and state levels, including the state housing finance agencies qualified allocation plans (QAPs).
  

• Develop relationships with key staff from Congress; the administration and related federal agencies; and state and local elected and agency officials to advance Enterprise’s sustainable housing and community development policy priorities.
  

• Develop and implement outreach and relationship building strategies with key policy stakeholders and industry partners.
  

• Develop defined outreach goals for local offices to be incorporated into the performance management system.
  

• Support regional directors and local office directors by coordinating briefings, meetings, tours etc with local stakeholders to improve relationships and advance priorities with governors, mayors, agency staff, city council members, state officials and others.
  

• Represent Enterprise at industry and coalition meetings with other national partners.
  

• Conduct congressional outreach on sustainability as well as Enterprise’s overall federal policy priorities.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree and at least five (5) years related experience in livable communities, green building and /or environmental advocacy, with legislative experience in this field preferred.

• Previous local, state or federal policy experience, including Capitol Hill experience, strongly preferred.
  

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  

• Demonstrable commitment to improving opportunities for very low and extremely low-income people.
  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast paced environment, often under stringent deadlines.
  

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  

To apply or for further information, contact:
http://www.careers.enterprisecommunity.org

Communication Manager

Allstate Insurance Company is seeking a Communication Manager in Northbrook, IL. The Communication Manager will partner with the CEO team and provide strategic communications counsel and support to the SVP of Corporate Relations. The ideal individual will have 7-8 years experience which includes stakeholder relationship management, executive positioning, corporate positioning, issues management, media relations, strategic planning, speech writing, and community relations experience. Prior experience representing a senior executive or a political leader required. Allstate offers a customizable benefits plan, generous paid time away, an excellent 401K plan, a defined benefit pension plan and much more! To view complete job details and/or apply, please visit www.allstate.jobs and enter job number 000549.

Allstate is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Immediate Opening

Administrative Support

Downtown agriculture, food and drug law firm seeks EXPERIENCED professional to provide executive level administrative support to busy Public Policy Team. Hill experience preferred.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple tasks a must. Must also be energetic and able to work well under pressure.

Proficiency in Word and Outlook Calendar required. Excellent benefits.

Please submit cover letter w/salary requirements to: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it