Political Associate-Los Angeles, CA.

The Public Interest Network – Political Associate

The Public Interest Network includes the state Public Interest Research Groups, U.S. PIRG, state environmental groups in 29 states, Environment America, Environmental Action, Toxics Action Center, Pesticide Watch, Green Century Funds, Green Corps, National Environmental Law Center, Frontier Group, Community Voters Project, and Accelerate Change.

The groups of The Public Interest Network employ a full arsenal of time-tested strategies for change, including organizing, advocacy, research and policy analysis, litigation and socially responsible investing.

The network has an immediate opening for a Political Associateto raise visibility, plan events, build support and deepen access with the arts, music and entertainment community, and provide general support to the political department.

Job Description

The arts, music and entertainment industry can be an incredible ally in creating social change, using the “celebrity megaphone” to help win campaigns and build the profile of our organizations and the issues they are working on. The Political Associate’s primary responsibility is to build an Action Network of high-profile actors, producers, directors and other key players in the arts and entertainment industry.

The Political Associate will work with Public Interest Network staff to identify opportunities to engage members of the arts, music and entertainment community in such actions as campaign endorsements and sign-on letters; news conferences, lobby days and fundraisers; and video projects like the U.S. PIRG Mad Fast Trains video with “Mad Men” stars Vincent Kartheiser and Rich Sommer.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and organize two fundraisers and events annually and solicit support from past and prospective individual donors
• Recruit new members into the Action Network by attending events and networking in the arts, music and entertainment community.
• Organize campaign events, activities and actions that feature Action Network members.
• Cultivate our relationships with Action Network members through social media, written updates, and regular personal outreach.
• Manage and maintain the list of current and prospective Action Network members and our national database of allies and partners.
• Provide administrative support to Political Director and Deputy Political Director on various campaigns and Network coordination.

The Political Associate will work as part of the Public Interest Network’s Political Department and also will participate in all other aspects of organizational development.

Location

Los Angeles, CA (Koreatown, 3435 Wilshire Boulevard, Purple Line stop: Normandie/Vermont)

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have a strong commitment to politics and public interest issues as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills, recruitment, attention to details, and organizational skills. Candidates for this position should have two to three years of relevant professional experience, post-college. Relevant experience includes (but is not limited to) working in event planning, major individual gifts fundraising, development, grassroots organizing, political, or policy settings. Experience with the arts and entertainment community is a plus.

Salary & Benefits

Salary for this position is commensurate with the amount of relevant professional experience. A competitive benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days, parental leave. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.

The Public Interest Network 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, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Apply online by February 14. Direct your application to Diane Forte, Public Interest Network Deputy Political Director. Please specify the position you are applying for and be sure to mention where you saw our job advertised. We will carefully consider your application, and if we think you are a good fit, we will be in touch.www.publicinterestnetwork.org