Organization: Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED)
Position Title: Enterprise Development Intern
Location: 433 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, US
Hours and Compensation: This is a paid, 10 week, 40 hour per week internship. Hourly rate will be based on experience. Some benefits will apply. The internship is based in Berea, Kentucky. Berea is a beautiful, small college town, less than an hour south of Lexington, on the edge of the Appalachian region. MACED is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline: not listed
Organization Overview
The Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED) is a 37 year-old multi-strategy sustainable economic development organization that seeks to create economic alternatives that work for people and places in need in Central Appalachia and Kentucky. MACED’s long-term goals are a strong and diverse economy; increased family well-being, particularly for low-income people; healthy and protected land, air and water; and an effective and accountable democracy.
MACED is a fast-paced, dynamic and growing organization with a 32-person staff that manages $20 million in total assets. The organization focuses its efforts on sustainable development and change strategies that generate economic and environmental benefits to people and places. These strategies include: 1) providing financial capital and expertise to individuals, businesses and communities, 2) conducting research and engaging in effective communications to support good public policy, and 3) demonstrating effective community economic development efforts that make a difference. MACED’s strategic plan focuses on two sectors (new energy and sustainable forestry), deepens our commitment to entrepreneur and enterprise development, and promotes the development of a new economic vision in Appalachia and Kentucky.
Responsibilities
Working with MACED staff to coordinate an annual client survey, including:
- Updating survey documents and tracking tools
- Refining client data
- Distributing surveys to clients
- Collecting completed surveys and updating financial information from clients
- Following up by phone or in person to obtain outstanding survey information (travel, including overnight, may be required.)
- Tracking distribution and collection of the surveys
- Compiling data collected with the survey
- Assisting with evaluating the implications of the information gathered
- Assisting with other projects in accordance with MACED’s mission and values
Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience: College graduate or student seeking bachelor’s degree in business or related area; strong project organization & follow up skills.
- Personal characteristics: Highly self-motivated; well-organized; attentive to detail and able to multi-task.
- Technology and software: Working competence with MS Excel and Word software programs.
- Communications: Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with numerous Appalachian based entrepreneurs; strong writing skills; strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Physical: Close vision with or without corrective lenses necessary for computer work; manual dexterity needed to operate computer; ability to perform assigned duties in a time-efficient manner; a valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
How to Apply
Please e-mail your resume, three references and a cover letter specifically explaining why you are a good fit for this position to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will be considered until the position is filled. For more information about MACED, visit www.maced.org.
Organization: InterAction
Position Title: Summer 2014 Internships
Location: 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 210, Washington, DC, 20036, US
Hours and Compensation: Unpaid. A small monthly reimbursement for travel of $50 is available upon request.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2014
Organization Overview
InterAction is the largest alliance of U.S.-based international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), with more than 190 members working in virtually every developing country. Members are faith-based and secular, large and small, with a focus on the world’s most poor and vulnerable populations. The U.S. public, foundations and others support the efforts of our membership via funding totaling more than $13 billion a year, according to 2009 estimates. InterAction’s funds come from dues and grants from private foundations, corporations, and the U.S. government.
Using its collective voice, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions on relief and long term development issues, including foreign assistance, humanitarian reform, the environment, women, health, education and agriculture. Members are at the forefront in responding to humanitarian crises and disasters worldwide and InterAction acts as a hub in these efforts.
Alliance members adhere to standards drawn up by InterAction, which aim to ensure accountability and transparency in financial management, fundraising, governance and program performance.
Description
InterAction is seeking current undergraduates, graduate students, or recent graduates interested in a Summer 2014 internship at a major nonprofit alliance. InterAction is the largest alliance of US-based international NGOs, and is engaged with a broad array of development actors at multiple levels.
InterAction offers internship opportunities three times a year, corresponding with the academic calendar and during the summer. InterAction provides our Interns unique opportunities to engage in a large variety of learning and development opportunities. Our offices host over 800 meetings a year on various humanitarian and development topics and issues. All interns are encouraged to participate in as many events as their schedule can handle. In addition, our interns often engage with key internal and external stakeholders and can leverage the relationships they build in their future careers. InterAction also seeks to provide internal learning opportunities through informational interviews, skills building brown bags and our own staff meetings… which are often full of useful information.
Responsibilities
The Office of the President offers one position focused on resource development. Specific responsibilities include supporting the Resource Development Manager with projects to increase the fundraising capacity of the organization through the design, development and implementation of related tools and systems. Specific duties will include research, data collection and analysis, database design and management, internal policy documentation and filing management. Additional projects housed within the Executive Office may also be assigned and vary in nature but generally involve research, writing, and general administrative support.
The Humanitarian Policy & Practice Team offers two positions each semester. Interns will support HPP staff in the areas of policy, practice, protection, shelter, and security. Interns will perform a variety of research, writing and administrative support tasks, with opportunities to attend meetings and network with professionals representing a variety of NGOs in the humanitarian community. Responsibilities vary and may include supporting working groups and events, research projects on a specific country, theme or crisis, and attending outside meetings on the Hill and various DC-based think tanks. A competitive applicant should be a graduate student (though exceptional undergraduate juniors and seniors will be considered) with significant coursework related to humanitarian policy and/or humanitarian response. Applicants should have excellent written and spoken English skills, strong computer skills (including Microsoft Word and Excel) and good interpersonal and organizational skills. Applicants must be able to work with minimal supervision and commit to working at least 20 hours per week to be considered.
The Information Technology Unit offers one position each semester to a student interested in gaining real-world experience in the field of Information Technology. Applicants should be pursuing degrees in Computer Science or Information Technology and have a demonstrated interest in the field. Specific responsibilities may include creating user profiles, help with tech support and help developing training materials and or training videos used by staff.
The Human Resources Department offers one position each semester to a student seeking hands-on experience in nonprofit HR. Students will manage the HR function for the internship program by working with staff to develop job descriptions, post positions, recruit, interview, orient and ultimately evaluate performance. This position will also assist with posting, recruitment and screening for staff positions, researching/ developing staff training opportunities, as well as one major project per semester (can be tailored to interest, examples include compensation and benefits benchmarking, developing a staff survey or developing a model for succession planning).
The Public Policy Team hires two interns per term. The public policy team helps to coordinate the Hill and Administration outreach that InterAction’s members engage in from budget and appropriations to humanitarian and development priorities. Policy interns play a crucial role on the policy team by assisting with preparing a weekly summary of legislative news, attending Capitol Hill hearings and briefings as needed, researching legislative action that impacts the InterAction alliance and maintaining Congressional databases, in addition to other assignments. Ideal candidates will have strong verbal and written communications skills; a background in public policy and/or foreign affairs; and an interest in international development and humanitarian issues.
The International Advocacy Team hires one intern per term. The intern will assist in advocacy and NGO coordination around the G8 and G20 summits, as well as in general member advocacy training. Intern duties may include organizing and supporting working group meetings, attending and taking notes at various events and congressional hearings, conducting background research on relevant topics and providing general administrative support.
The Communications Team hires two interns per term. The interns will do a variety of work in such areas as public relations, social media, policy communications, website work and more, gaining a breadth of skills they can take to an entry-level communications position after they graduate. Responsibilities vary and may include working on various website projects, public relations tracking and activities to support InterAction initiatives, social media assignments, or assisting with marketing efforts and writing for InterAction’s Monthly Developments Magazine.
The Global Policy, Practice & Partnerships Team hires one intern per term to assist with a number of projects. The intern will support GPPP staff in the areas of food security, climate and environment, health, the MDG/post-2015 development framework and the NGO Aid Map initiative. Responsibilities vary and may include supporting working groups and events, conducting research, data entry, administrative support tasks and attending and reporting on outside meetings.
How to Apply
To apply, please send both a cover letter and a résumé to [email protected] with the subject line Internship. No phone calls, please.
Organization: World Economic Forum USA
Position Title: Senior Community Manager, Automotive Industry
Location: New York, NY, 10022, US
Hours and Compensation: not listed
Application Deadline: not listed
Organization Overview
The World Economic Forum USA is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging industry leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a non-profit business league (approved §501(c)6 of the IRS code) and based in New York, the World Economic Forum USA is impartial and not-for-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. It is the North American affiliate of the World Economic Forum, a non-profit foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland, under the supervision of the Swiss Federal Government.
Description
World Economic Forum USA is seeking a Senior Community Manager to manage and grow the Forum’s community of automotive Members and Partners. The Automotive (AU) Industry Partnership programme offers automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers the opportunity to join an exclusive community of peers who define and address critical industry issues through a shared learning and action-oriented platform.
Responsibilities
Relationship Management
- Create strategic account plans to manage existing automotive partners in the programme
- Establish and maintain a close working relationship with managers and senior executives from Automotive Industry Partners to ensure that the Forum partnership delivers value and provides extraordinary customer service
- Collaborate with fellow industry managers and colleagues from other departments in the Forum to deliver value to automotive Industry Partners consistent with the Forum’s mission of improving the state of the world
- Provide ad hoc community management support for other mobility Partners with automotive interests (e.g. mobility providers)
Business Development
- Create strategic account plans to engage new automotive partners in the programme and meet community development targets
- Travel to meet executives from potential automotive partners to listen to strategic challenges, provide an overview of the World Economic Forum and explore potential engagement opportunities
Content and Knowledge
- Manage automotive-specific projects and initiatives, often in collaboration with leading professional services firms, top universities and experts from the Forum’s network
- Support the Forum’s portfolio of projects and initiatives for Automotive Industry Partners; engage the automotive industry Partners in Forum initiatives such as: Making Self-Driving Vehicles a Reality; Enabling Automotive Trade, and others
- Monitor relevant developments on industry issues; collect and synthesize all relevant industry publications on issues that the community is addressing as well as media coverage of the industry
Event Management
- Organize and execute outstanding industry-focused events, sessions and Forum activities through both virtual and on-site meetings
Qualifications
- Graduate degree from a leading university, preferably an MBA or a relevant Master’s degree in economics, public policy, transportation studies or international affairs
- Minimum of five years professional experience
- Direct industry experience or experience with automotive project work at a professional services firm is highly desirable
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Strong business experience in Germany, China or Japan is highly desirable
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with people at all levels of an organization
- Ability to prioritize effectively under pressure and multitask in a time-efficient manner
- Customer-focused and service-oriented, an open and honest team player
- Fluent in English and proficient in at least one other language
- Strong commitment to the Forum’s mission with a strong interest in global business and environmental issues
How to Apply
To apply, please go to the Careers page of the Forum’s website athttp://www.weforum.org/en/about/Careers/index.htmand click on “New York Job Openings”.
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You will join the Forum as part of our Global Leadership Fellows Programme (www.weforum.org/glf). As such, you will be fully integrated in the World Economic Forum and benefit from an intensive work and learning experience intended to develop and train future leaders of global enterprises and international organizations. The Global Leadership Programme is designed by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with its worldwide network of distinguished experts and leaders.
Organization: World Economic Forum USA
Position Title: Senior Community Manager, Aviation and Aerospace Industries
Location: New York, NY, 10022, US
Hours and Compensation: not listed
Application Deadline: not listed
Organization Overview
The World Economic Forum USA is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging industry leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a non-profit business league (approved §501(c)6 of the IRS code) and based in New York, the World Economic Forum USA is impartial and not-for-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. It is the North American affiliate of the World Economic Forum, a non-profit foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland, under the supervision of the Swiss Federal Government.
Description
World Economic Forum USA is seeking a Senior Community Manager to manage and grow the Forum’s community of airline, travel services and aerospace Members and Partners. The Aviation and Travel (AT) Industry Partnership programme offers airlines, aircraft manufacturers, tour operators and hospitalityindustry leaders the opportunity to join an exclusive community of peers who define and address critical industry issues through a shared learning and action-oriented platform
Responsibilities
Relationship Management
- Establish and maintain a close working relationship with managers and senior executives from aviation and aerospace Industry Partners to ensure that the Forum partnership delivers value and provides extraordinary customer service
- Collaborate with fellow community managers in the Forum’s Centre for Global Industries and colleagues from other departments within the Forum to deliver value to AT Industry Partners consistent with the Forum’s mission of improving the state of the world
- Provide ad hoc community management support for other mobility Partners with aviation interests (e.g. cargo express companies)
- Lead relationships with aerospace and aviation policy-makers to engage them in the Forum activities
Content, Knowledge and Communications Management
- Manage aviation-specific projects and initiatives, often in collaboration with leading professional services firms, top universities and experts from the Forum’s Network of Global Agenda Councils
- Support the Forum’s portfolio of projects and initiatives for Aviation Industry Partners; engage the aviation, travel and aerospace Industry Partners in Forum initiatives such as: Connected World: Transforming Travel, Transport and Supply Chains; Skills & Talent Development for the Aviation & Travel Industry, and others.
- Conveying key findings from the above initiatives in high-profile industry-specific events
- Monitor relevant developments on industry issues; collect and synthesize all relevant industry publications on issues that the community is addressing as well as media coverage of the industry
Business Development
- Create and execute strategic account plans to engage new aviation, aerospace and travel partners in the programme and meet community development targets
- Prepare engagement materials (presentation; programme of activities) tailored to each account
- Travel to meet executives from potential aviation partners to listen to strategic challenges, provide an overview of the World Economic Forum and explore potential engagement opportunities
Event Management
- Prepare and execute outstanding industry-focused sessions and Forum activities through both virtual and on-site meetings, leveraging the Forum’s official events
Qualifications
- Master’s degree from a leading university, preferably in economics, environmental sciences, business administration, public policy, aviation studies, international affairs or other relevant discipline
- Minimum of five years professional experience
- Direct industry experience or experience with the aviation or aerospace practice of a professional services firm is desirable
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with people at all levels of an organization
- Ability to prioritize effectively under pressure and multitask in a time-efficient manner
- Customer-focused and service-oriented; an open and honest team player
- Fluent in English and proficient in at least one other language
- Committed to the Forum’s mission with a strong interest in global business and environmental issues
How to Apply
To apply, please go to the Careers page of the Forum’s website at http://www.weforum.org/en/about/Careers/index.htm and click on “New York Job Openings”.
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You will join the Forum as part of our Global Leadership Fellows Programme (www.weforum.org/glf). As such, you will be fully integrated in the World Economic Forum and benefit from an intensive work and learning experience intended to develop and train future leaders of global enterprises and international organizations. The Global Leadership Programme is designed by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with its worldwide network of distinguished experts and leaders.
Organization: Rainforest Action Network
Position Title: Digital Campaign Strategist
Location: Francisco, CA
Hours and Compensation: Full time
Application Deadline: Not listed.
Job Description:
For almost 30 years, Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has campaigned for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life. In coalition with Indigenous communities and allies from around the world, RAN uses non-violent direct action, grassroots organizing, education, and strategic communications to challenge corporations to stop destructive operations, respect human rights, and adopt comprehensive policies that reduce their contributions to global warming.
The Digital Campaign Strategist will work closely with RAN’s Energy & Finance Programs, as well as our communications, organizing, and development teams to develop and implement digital campaign strategies for pressuring environmentally negligent corporations and building power for our organization and movement. They will create and manage online communications to RAN supporters via email, social media, and emerging digital channels; track and analyze data on supporter behavior to better understand who our supporters are and what messages resonate best with them; and use digital tools to amplify the message of our non-violent direct actions targeting the worst corporate offenders.
This position aims to further RAN’s mission and legacy of using cutting edge creative online and offline organizing to challenge abuses of power and advance environmental and social justice.
A successful candidate will have experience with effective online and offline political or advocacy campaigns and understand the tools and lessons necessary for both. She/he will be someone who understands grassroots organizing and advocacy and the goal of connecting communities to action – both online and off. The ideal candidate will view technology as a creative tool for social change.
Responsibilities
- Develop online campaign strategies to pressure corporate targets to improve their climate, environmental, forestry, and human rights practices;
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other NGOs working on energy, climate, forests, Indigenous and human rights issues;
- Create comprehensive online strategy for the campaigns to maximize list growth and audience responsiveness;
- Develop and implement strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of the campaign’s use of a wide variety of internet tools including: email lists, RAN sites, online advocacy, social media, blogs, social networks, digital multimedia, search engines, and online advertising;
- Develop mechanisms for reporting and sharing online data/results and analysis of results to relevant staff, board members and allies;
- Contribute to setting overall campaign and organizational strategies in coordination with the campaign teams;
- Develop and maintain data systems to support online to offline organizing;
- Manage relationships with online service providers, vendors and contractors; and
- Represent RAN and act as spokesperson for the campaign as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum of two years experience in political or advocacy campaigns, particularly web-based efforts;
- Demonstrated ability to work in diverse teams, manage volunteers, interns, and consultants and also drive projects independently;
- Understanding of story-based strategy and demonstrated ability to write clear, concise and compelling prose, in the form of blog entries, op-eds, email alerts and/or essays;
- Demonstrated ability to generate creative, well-designed web, mobile and/or social media content to help tell stories through pictures, text, etc.;
- Some experience with producing or supervising the production of viral videos and/or podcasting in the context of web content and/or online campaign; and
- Knowledge of and/or interest in diversity and anti-oppression issues desired.
- Experience creating and executing data-driven and goal-oriented strategic online communication, engagement and fundraising plans;
- Experience using and administering Internet technologies such as content management systems and eCRM; WordPress.
- Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, and CSS;
RAN values diversity, educates staff on issues including privilege and oppression, and integrates these values into all of our work. We are seeking candidates who have a commitment to engage in this process and work with us to create a just, inclusive, and sustainable work environment and world. RAN provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities.
How to apply:
Please send resume and letter of interest to[email protected].
Organization: Rainforest Action Network
Position Title: Site Designer
Location: Francisco, CA
Hours and Compensation: Not listed
Application Deadline: Not listed
Job description:
For 27 years, Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has campaigned for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life. Called “some of the most savvy environmental agitators in the business” by The Wall Street Journal, RAN runs creative campaigns to protect forests, stem climate change and defend human rights by pressuring and inspiring the corporations doing the most environmental harm.
RAN is looking for a full-time Site Designer (contractor position) who is deeply passionate about modern web design and the technology behind it (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) with a preference for experience with NationBuilder. This position will start contracted with the intention to bring that person in house as permanent staff. The ideal candidate is highly motivated by our mission and wants to grow with RAN. Depending on hiring time, the ideal candidate will either help implement a new website or take it to the next level. We will be running many campaigns that should have their own clever microsites for particular issues. Years of experience is not a necessity–an aptitude and attitude for action is the most important part.
Position Responsibilities:
Working directly with our Digital Engagement Director and Digital Production & Design Coordinator, the Site Designer will be working to iterate new micro sites that drive Action (it’s our middle name, after all). This new position will be responsible for the following:
- Main site maintenance: Keeping the site fresh and building out pages as needed.
- Vision and Action: Working with RAN’s savvy campaigners to build out an experience that raises the level of action and collaboration amongst activists.
- Strategic campaign sites: Driving clever micro-sites that make targets quiver and activists take action.
- Visual Storytelling: A major part of good campaigning is telling a good story. It takes people from idea > explanation > connection > Action!
- Engagement: The ideal candidate will need to be always thinking about engagement.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 year experience building websites, preferably for advocacy organizations and/or campaigns
- Fluency in CSS3, Javascript, HTML5, and other Web standards
- Handcoding of HTML
- Experience building responsive sites
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Ability to thrive in a culture with tight deadlines and multiple projects at once
- Intuitive and excellent visual eye
- Interest in issues such as nonviolent direct action, grassroots organizing, corporate social responsibility, protecting rainforests, climate change, sustainable agriculture, commodity supply chains, biodiversity, human rights, and Indigenous rights
- Excellent prioritization and time-management skills
Note: You must be able to work legally in the United States.
In coalition with Indigenous communities and allies from around the world, RAN uses non-violent direct action, grassroots organizing, education, and strategic communications to challenge corporations to phase out destructive operations, respect human rights, and adopt comprehensive policies that mitigate their contributions to deforestation and global warming.
RAN values diversity, educates staff on issues including privilege and oppression, and integrates these values into all of our work. We are seeking candidates who are committed to engaging in this process and working with us to create a just, inclusive, and sustainable work environment and world. RAN provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities.
How to apply
Please send resume and letter of interest to[email protected].
Organization: Pathfinder International
Position Title: Director, Public Relations
Location: Watertown, MA.
Hours and Compensation: Full time
Application Deadline: Not listed.
Pathfinder Overview:
Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, ensure availability of safe abortion services and post-abortion care, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.
Program Overview:
The External Relations group is responsible for all individual fundraising (from channels including major gift cultivation, direct mail and online), internal and external communications, stewardship of the organization’s brand and positioning and management of Pathfinder’s online properties and channels. The External Relations group partners with all departments within Pathfinder and successfully communicates Pathfinder’s core values and mission.
Position Purpose:
The Director of Public Relations is responsible for leading a team charged with raising the awareness and visibility of Pathfinder as well as managing Pathfinder’s online properties. He/she will do this by developing strategy, improving content and messaging and leading online experience and capability improvements. The successful individual will manage a budget aimed at developing content, cultivating external contacts and awareness and improving online content and capabilities. She/he will collaborate extensively with Senior Management and colleagues to create new communications platforms and capabilities. This is a highly collaborative role requiring very strong communication, influencing and strategic skills and the ability to interact with a very diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. The Director of Public Relations leads by example using Pathfinder values and competencies to build exceptional partnerships worldwide.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide the strategic vision and collaborative leadership necessary to create an effective and comprehensive three-year strategic plan for public relations, communications and online capabilities/infrastructure. This will include generating ideas, mobilizing department and organization-wide participation, and producing and evaluating outcomes.
- Lead cross functional teams of senior staff, colleagues and external vendors to implement the public relations, communications and online strategic and annual plans to raise Pathfinder’s external profile.
- Ensure the PR, Communications and Online Unit has a high performing staff and staffing structure in place to advance the development goals and effectiveness. Supervise and develop staff’s potential, support career growth opportunities and provide ongoing and annual performance management.
- Responsible for the public relations, communications and online annual budget planning and oversight.
- Oversee Pathfinder online assets including websites, vendors and content, including enhancing online capability and content.
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Development staff to enable integrated fundraising efforts and communications / public relations effectiveness.
- Stay informed of developments in online innovation, communications, branding and public relations.
- Perform other related communications, branding and online special projects as needed.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree and at least 12 years of professional experience in successful communications, public relations, social media and online operations and development with increasingly responsible positions.
- Strong management skills. Success in increasing the effectiveness of direct and cross-functional staff through established objectives, performance standards, quantifiable benchmarks, and coaching.
- Strategic thinker and excellent communicator with the ability to present information, make recommendations, and positively influence across various levels of the organization while exercising professionalism and diplomacy to accomplish objectives.
- Excellent computer/software skills in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and accounting software packages, with proven ability to learn new systems.
- Excellent communications skills (oral and written), including editing and proofreading.
- Solid interpersonal, networking and cross-cultural skills.
- Ability to exercise sound and timely judgment and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed up to 35% time.
- Integrity and highest ethical standards.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to assess priorities manage a variety of activities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with budgets and financial reports.
- Ability to establish solid working relationships with donors, volunteers, program management, technical staff, and diverse employees in various other business areas of the organization.
- Experience and/or strong interest and familiarity with the fundamental connection between development and communications both broadly and in the context of on-line engagement.
- A multi-disciplinary thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to translate Pathfinder’s mission and work to diverse constituencies.
- Commitment to Pathfinder’s mission, purpose, and values.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of and/or experience with international reproductive health, family planning, maternal health concepts and trends, and institutions in the field.
- Experience living or working in developing countries that aids in the understanding of program context, field realities, and technical needs preferred.
- Master’s Degree.
Pathfinder International is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please apply online at:http:www.pathfinder.org/about-us/careers/employment-opportunities/
Organization: Tri-City Community Action Program, Inc.
Position Title: Environmental Justice Community Organizer
Location: Malden, MA
Hours and Compensation: Part time. $14,000 for 20 hours/week. Hours and salary will be increased if funding permits.
Application Deadline: March 21, 2014
Job Description:
Tri-CAP seeks an Environmental Justice Community Organizer to bring local residents and community groups together to work for environmental restoration, public access, and sustainable development along the Malden River corridor. The central goal of this work is to involve in decision-making communities that are usually marginalized in environmental justice issues, such as lower income, ethnically and linguistically diverse, and disabled populations.
The Environmental Justice Organizer will report to the Director of Energy Programs, but, as the only Tri-CAP employee devoted solely to the Environmental Justice Initiative, will function with significant independence in the conduct of his/her day-to-day tasks.
This position is currently funded at 20 hours per week, but hours could be increased if we are successful in procuring additional funding, or if the applicant takes on unrelated responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies or Urban Planning strongly preferred. May substitute an Associate’s degree and 2 years direct organizing or related experience, or three to five years direct organizing or community education experience.
- Minimum one year grassroots outreach and organizing or related experience required.
- Experience in low-income or multi-cultural communities strongly preferred
- Experience working with youth.
- Familiarity with urban environmental issues, especially those related to water resources.
- Demonstrated ability to plan events and convene, structure, and lead meetings.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Grant writing and reporting skills a plus.
- Ability to problem-solve, facilitate, and transition between diverse groups and varied agendas.
- Valid driver’s license and access to legally registered vehicle for employment use.
- Bilingual skills a plus (Chinese, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Arabic or Portuguese).
How to apply:
Please submit letter & resume to:
Barry Ingber, Director of Energy Programs
Tri-City Community Action Program, Inc.
110 Pleasant St, 3rd Floor
Malden, MA 02148
[email protected]
Organization: Alliance for Justice
Position Title: Southern California Project Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA, US.
Hours and Compensation: Full time. Salary commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: Not mentioned.
Job Description:
Alliance for Justice is a national association of more than 100 organizations dedicated to advancing justice and democracy. For over 30 years we have been leaders in the fight for a more equitable society on behalf of a broad constituency of environmental, consumer, civil and women’s rights, children’s, senior citizens’ and other groups. Alliance for Justice is premised on the belief that all Americans have the right to secure justice in the courts and to have their voices heard when government makes decisions that affect their lives.
Over the course of three decades our vision has remained steadfast—to protect and expand pathways to justice and the democratic process—while our programs and tactics have been nimble and resilient, evolving with changing times and the needs of our members and the progressive community. AFJ is known for identifying and addressing threats to public interest and civil rights organizations, as well as opportunities they can seize. We pool resources and talents, organize campaigns, mobilize constituencies and drive strategies.
AFJ’s Bolder Advocacy Initiative promotes active engagement in the democratic process by giving nonprofits and foundations the confidence to advocate effectively and by protecting their right to do so.
Position Summary:
The Project Manager is responsible for developing and implementing Alliance for Justice’s programs in Southern California. The Project Manager will work primarily on AFJ’s Bolder Advocacy Initiative. The Project Manager will be part of a team of skilled advocates and attorneys who provide nonprofits and foundations with the knowledge they need to become confident advocates, and with the resources and tools to help them navigate complex advocacy rules and regulations.
This position is based in Los Angeles County. The Project Manager will report directly to and is supervised by the West Coast Director and is under the general supervision of the Bolder Advocacy Director.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Establish goals and objectives for the implementation of all aspects of AFJ’s programs in Southern California, in collaboration with the West Coast Director and Bolder Advocacy Director.
- Build the capacity of nonprofit and foundation allies to advocate for policy and systems change by making presentations and providing technical assistance on nonprofit and foundation advocacy, in collaboration with Bolder Advocacy team.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with organizations, individuals and foundations that serve low income communities and communities of color in Southern California and are either engaged in policy advocacy or would like to do so.
- Organize and conduct live and web-based workshops and trainings for nonprofit and foundation advocates in Southern California, including logistics.
- Initiate contacts with nonprofit organizations engaged in advocacy as well as donors and foundations engaged in funding advocacy.
- Represent Alliance for Justice professionally in meetings, public events, trainings, and in coalitions with local nonprofits, foundations, allies and the public.
- Report regularly on progress to the organization including updates, analysis of the project’s impact on the community, and recommendations for the short and long-term growth of the project.
- Coordinate and manage fundraising efforts in Southern California with the development staff.
- Write, edit and review materials including fact sheets on legal topics, short blog posts, and reports to funders, AFJ’s Board of Directors, and others.
- Other duties as assigned by the West Coast Director and Bolder Advocacy Director.
Required Qualifications:
- Law degree and bar membership (California or any other state). If not currently licensed in California, must be willing to sit for the bar exam within one year.
- Experience making presentations, conducting trainings, or providing technical support to adults.
- At least 3 years’ experience in the planning and implementation of advocacy campaigns, which includes organizing, working in coalitions, and planning events.
- Familiarity with progressive advocacy community in Southern California.
- Strong interpersonal skills (one-on-one and in a group format), cultural competency, strong listening skills, patience, and humor.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented. Ability to work independently with long-distance supervision.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed and travel as necessary.
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice advocacy.
- Capacity to inspire others to engage in policy advocacy.
- Strong collaborator, able to adapt quickly to changing situations.
- Experience working in diverse, urban communities, and with low income communities.
Desired Qualifications:
- Spanish or other relevant language proficiency.
How to apply
Submit a resume and cover letter:
- by fax to 202.822.6068 ATTN: Alicia Peyton
- by e-mail to [email protected]g (use job title as subject line)
- or directly on our website: http://www.afj.org/about-afj/jobs/southern-california-project-manager
Organization: National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
Position Title: NARUC Program Assistant
Location: Washington, DC.
Hours and Compensation: Full time. Commensurate with Experience
Application Deadline: March 12, 2014
Job Description:
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), a 501c4 trade association, seeks a Program Assistant for its Grants & Research Department. This position provides administrative support services for total grant programs exceeding $4 million annually.
Responsibilities:
This position will provide administrative assistance to a number of grant-funded projects focused on energy, security and environmental policy. In particular, this position will: provide administrative support for our current grants; assist with meetings, webcasts and conference calls; and collect, review and processes requests for travel reimbursement. Travel may be required as much as 6 times per year.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated interest in the energy, environmental, public policy, economics, or a related field. Experience as a Program Assistant or similar role, preferably in a non-profit environment, preferred. Must also possess: strong analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, solid organizational skills and solid computer skills (in particular, proficiency with Microsoft Office software). Please forward your resume and cover letter to: Director of Grants and Research at[email protected]. No calls please.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
The Program Assistant is responsible for implementing administrative support duties for NARUC’s Grants and Research Department.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Works with NARUC’s Director of Grants and Research and other Program Officers to:
1.Assist with meetings; webcasts and conference calls;
2.Assist with the maintenance of the web-based information;
3.Coordinate with NARUC members and other stakeholders on issues related to particular projects;
4.Compile grant information;
- Collects and processes requests for travel reimbursement: reviews expenses and ensures the reimbursement are in compliance with funder regulations; files such information as requested by the funder.
- Collects other direct cost receipts, prepares/files check requests forms, enters credit card charges/expense reports into the Deltek Time and Expense software;
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Abilities and Key Attributes:
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff.
- Work independently when required or as part of a team.
- Ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
- High level of oral and written communication skills to effectively present detailed information and to respond to inquiries.
- Proficiency with common office software, such as Excel, Word, and Acrobat.
How to apply:
Please forward your resume and cover letter to: Director of Grants and Research at [email protected]
Organization: Western Long Island Sound Program
Position Title: Director, Western Long Island Sound Program, Save the Sound
Location: New Haven, CT
Hours and Compensation: Full time. Commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: March 10, 2014
Job Description:
The Director of Save the Sound’s Western Long Island Sound Program is a newly-created senior position leading the organization’s new office in Mamaroneck, New York. Save the Sound, a program of New Haven-based Connecticut Fund for the Environment, is the largest advocacy organization dedicated to the restoration and protection of Long Island Sound. We have decided to establish a program focused on the western Sound and based in New York to tackle the serious problems faced by this region of the Sound. This is a rare opportunity for a motivated and talented leader to help grow a program focused on one of the great natural resources of the northeastern United States.
Over the past year, with the support of a dedicated Western Sound Committee, we have laid a solid foundation of research, advocacy, community outreach, and fundraising. Our basic objectives are to make the western Sound healthy for wildlife and people. Our primary areas of focus will be nitrogen and bacterial pollution.
Low oxygen conditions in the western Sound have a devastating impact on fish populations. Excess nitrogen is a primary driver of this low oxygen condition. We have completed an extensive review of the status of nitrogen discharges from sewage treatment plants on the Sound. Although significant progress has been made in reducing nitrogen from New York and Connecticut sewage treatment plants, the next several years are pivotal and will require substantial investments. Our research identifies important nitrogen reduction milestones to track, and prepares us to assure compliance with these milestones.
Bacterial pollution leading to beach closures is a critically important and galvanizing issue. Last summer, we initiated a citizen-based water quality monitoring program in Mamaroneck that identified and led to the elimination of two significant pollution sources. We initiated a Sound Swim Alert system that informs a growing network of interested supporters whether it is safe to2
swim at their local beaches. We launched an environmental education program based at yacht clubs. Finally, we summarized the legal obligations that coastal communities must meet to monitor bacterial and nitrogen pollution from their stormwater systems and track down and eliminate these sources of pollution.
The Director’s job will be to build and expand these programs. The successful candidate will lead a project team out of our Western Long Island Sound office, will report directly to the Executive Director of Save the Sound, and will collaborate closely with Save the Sound’s Director of Legislative and Legal Affairs.
Program and development related responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop and implement a strategic work plan for the western Sound.
Monitor and report to the public on nitrogen reduction milestones.
Coordinate and implement a volunteer-based testing program for bacteria. Save the Sound ultimately intends to expand this program to all Westchester and Connecticut municipalities with serious bacterial pollution, through its Mamaroneck and New Haven offices.
Advocate with and before Westchester municipalities, Westchester County officials, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC), and ultimately with their Fairfield County counterparts, to identify and eliminate critical pollution sources.
Negotiate municipal compliance with stormwater pollution regulatory obligations, and negotiate municipal and county compliance with obligations to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows.
Be an effective and visible spokesperson for Save the Sound in New York and oversee a public engagement and communications effort that will gather support for Save the Sound’s work and mission.
Work with civic allies who support our mission.
Supervise Save the Sound employees and contractors who work out of the Mamaroneck office. Initially this will include supervision of seasonal employees focused on education, outreach, and development, and supervision of our citizen-based water quality monitoring effort in coordination with Save the Sound’s Director of Green Projects.
Work closely and collaboratively with Save the Sound/CFE staff in New Haven, especially our legal, development, communications and outreach staff, to meet program objectives.
Work closely with and expand the volunteer Western Sound Committee, as it provides programmatic input and helps to expand donor support for this office and program.
Work with the Executive Director and in close collaboration with our Development Director and her staff to cultivate and deepen relationships with existing and potential major donors who will support the western Sound office and program.
Work with the Executive Director and Development Director to craft effective private foundation proposals and governmental applications.
Desired Qualifications:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with demonstrated advocacy, communications, development and leadership skills, interested in building and expanding the western Long Island3
Sound office and dedicated to restoring the western Sound. A minimum of four to six years of relevant experience is required. Strong preference will be given to applicants with a law degree or a master’s level degree in marine science or a related field.
Background and Program: Save the Sound, a leader in protecting Long Island Sound’s shoreline, marine habitat and water quality for more than 30 years, merged with Connecticut Fund for the Environment in 2004. Linking CFE’s legal, scientific and policy expertise with Save the Sound’s stewardship, restoration, and community outreach capability has further enhanced our reputation for leadership in protecting and restoring the Sound. We work with thousands of partners and stakeholders, including elected officials and community leaders, individual citizen advocates (9,900), volunteers (2,500), and members (5,500). Save the Sound operates as a distinct program within CFE.
Save the Sound’s programs include:
Green Projects, which has spearheaded and completed four major river restoration projects in the past four years, engaged scores of volunteers to build several rain gardens last spring, is designing a multi-block green infrastructure project in downtown Bridgeport, and will implement a half dozen new river and coastal restoration projects in Connecticut and New York in 2014-16.
Coastal Cleanup, which in the past ten years has brought together more than 17,000 volunteers who removed nearly 137,600 pounds of trash from the Connecticut shoreline.
Advocacy, which led the legal fight that protected Long Island Sound from Shell Oil’s proposal for a 20-story liquefied natural gas facility in the middle of the Sound, and more recently, helped secure more than $1.5 billion in grants and low-interest loans for sewage treatment upgrades in scores of municipalities across Connecticut for 2014-2016. We are now fighting to protect the Sound’s last large unprotected coastal forest (the 1,000 acre Preserve in Old Saybrook) and are leading the campaign to save Plum Island, a relatively pristine and beautiful island near Orient Point, NY that is home to extraordinary wildlife and habitat.
Connecticut Fund for the Environment is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis when considering applicants. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The generous benefits package offered with this position includes medical insurance, long-term disability and term life insurance, a competitive 403(b) retirement plan and travel reimbursement.
How to apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume describing your interest and qualifications for this position by COB on Monday, March 10, 2014. You can submit your materials electronically to: Ms. Valerie Wormely-Radford;[email protected].
Organization: Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
Position Title: Biologists and Environmental Engineers
Location: Cambridge, MA
Hours and Compensation: Not mentioned.
Application Deadline: March 3, 2014
Job Description:
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
(OST-R) is looking for several fulltime permanent Biologists or
Environmental Engineers at entry-level, mid-level, or senior-level
(grades GS-07, GS-09, GS-11, or GS-12) to support the Volpe National
Transportation Systems Centers Energy Analysis and Sustainability
Division. Because this is an interdisciplinary position, a person
with the education and experience in either biology or environmental
engineering may be considered equally well qualified for the job.
OST-R coordinates the US DOTs research programs and is charged with
advancing the deployment of crosscutting technologies to improve our
Nation’s transportation system. The Volpe Center, part of DOT/OST-R,
in Cambridge, MA, has been helping the transportation community
navigate the most challenging problems for over 40 years. Volpes
mission is to improve transportation by anticipating and addressing
emerging issues and advancing technical, operational, and
institutional innovations across all modes. This position is located
in the Kendall Square area in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The ideal candidate is a professional in biology and/or environmental
engineering. The employee has the responsibility of investigating,
evaluating, advising on, and resolving unusual problems, issues, and
conditions. The ideal candidate would have experience with
public-private partnerships relating to alternative jet fuels, have
knowledge of advanced alternative fuel production technologies, and
have worked with and analyzed technical, environmental, and feedstock
readiness evaluation tools. The ideal candidate will also have
expertise in water engineering and water reuse technologies. The
employee will work closely with a diverse group of stakeholders to
evaluate the development and deployment of alternative aviation
fuels. The employee will participate in technical analyses, report
writing, and presentation of results for alternative aviation fuel
projects. The employee will research, analyze, test and evaluate
information. The employee will devise solutions and actions to
resolve issues, conditions, and problems. The employee must have
superb analytical, communications, leadership, and problem-solving
skills and be able to excel in a fast-paced environment.
To apply:
If you or someone you know is interested in this position with
relevant experience and a demonstrable record of proven results, I
encourage you or them to apply. We are looking for a diverse pool of
qualified candidates.
The announcement is posted to the Public and to Merit Promotion
eligible applicants on http://www.usajobs.gov/. Please know that
Merit Promotion announcements are the vehicle through which Federal
employees generally apply for Federal positions.
Merit Promotion:https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/362288800
Public: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/362288100
Please direct any questions to Meredith Greeley, Volpe Human
Resources, at 617-494-2010.
Organization: Results for Development Institute
Position Title: Intern-Governance
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: Ideally, the position will involve a full or part-time commitment of at least 10 weeks (with a possible extension) starting in May/June 2014 (candidates available sooner should still apply).
R4D interns will receive a small stipend, commensurate with experience and hours worked.
Awarding academic credit for an internship is at the discretion of your college or university. We are happy to assist you with providing appropriate information at your school’s request. Interns are responsible for making all arrangements for earning credit prior to the commencement of their internship.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Organization Overview
Established in 2007, Results for Development Institute (R4D) is a Washington DC-based organization dedicated to accelerating social and economic progress in low and middle income countries. R4D creates real solutions to complex problems by incubating new models to address the unmet needs of the world’s poor. R4D brings to bear its depth of expertise, analytical rigor, extensive networks, and implementation experience to work on a broad and ambitious set of development issues — improving health, governance, and education in poor countries and leveraging global markets for large-scale social gain.
One of R4D’s flagship programs, the Governance Program seeks to improve governance and accountability worldwide by strengthening the capacity of independent organizations to hold their governments accountable for spending and service delivery. The Governance Program pursues this mission through multiple pathways, including: financial and technical support for capacity building of civil society organizations (CSOs), development of new tools and evidence for more effective transparency and accountability work, and developing networks to share knowledge about better transparency and accountability practices.
As part of these efforts, the Governance team is developing a Social Accountability Atlas – an innovative online platform documenting CSO-led projects focusing on holding governments accountable for better spending and service delivery. The Atlas marks an unprecedented effort to map “who is doing what” in the social accountability space globally, and to increase the availability and quality of information on results with the ultimate goal of increasing the quality and effectiveness of social accountability work.
Description
R4D is seeking a Governance Intern at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. The internship program is designed to provide students and recent graduates with an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and training about our programs and projects in developing countries as well as supporting areas of R4D.
Working closely with the other members of the Governance team, the Governance Intern will play an important role in implementing projects. Responsibilities will encompass a range of analytic and communication tasks, with a focus on supporting the launch of the Social Accountability Atlas.
Responsibilities
Potential tasks and responsibilities may include:
- Inputting case studies into the Governance team’s Social Accountability Atlas, including identifying social accountability projects for inclusion in the Atlas, drafting and reviewing project profiles, and ensuring accuracy of information.
- Help identify and resolve questions involving the design and functionality of the Atlas.
- Conduct background research on issues related to governance work and the Atlas, such as best practices for the management of online communities of practice, new trends in social accountability work and impact assessments, and other topics.
- Assist in the development of communications products relevant to the Governance program’s work.
- Assist in building the Atlas’ social media presence, through Twitter, Facebook, and other social media outlets.
- Contribute an entrepreneurial spirit and new ideas as a full member of a growing team committed to developing innovative approaches to addressing long-standing governance challenges.
- Additional duties as agreed between the intern and members of the Governance team.
The intern will be exposed to a range of issues and topic areas in international development and will receive mentorship from R4D’s senior leadership and broader R4D team.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications:
- Interest in and familiarity with governance and social accountability work
- Web content development experience (preferred, but not required)
- Experience or education in international development
- Excellent writing skills and understanding of social media
- Interest in database/knowledge management
- High level of organization and detail orientation
- Ability to set priorities and handle competing time and resource demands
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Must have: Enthusiasm, energy, good judgment, and humor
R4D aims to hire and nurture talented, energetic people who are passionate about making a difference for the poor in developing countries. We seek people who fit well into our organizational model—a series of analysis-to-policy-to-action engagements. This model requires entrepreneurial people who exhibit both individual initiative and strong team behaviors.
Pluses:
Candidates who also have some of the following qualifications would be of particular interest, though these are not requirements:
- Demonstrated experience and / or interest in international development.
- Experience and / or interest in climate and environment; nutrition / agriculture; and / or water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Eligibility:
Ideal candidates will be current graduate students or highly qualified undergraduates pursuing a degree in Public Policy, International Development, or related fields. Other candidates are also welcome to apply.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply by sending resume, cover letter, and 2 writing samples to: mailto:[email protected]. Indicate ‘Intern – Governance’ in the Subject line. In addition to detailing your qualifications and interest, please also mention your start-date availability. No telephone or e-mail inquiries please.
Results for Development Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Due Date: Open until filled
Organization: Center for International Policy
Position Title: Summer Internship
Location: Washington, DC
Hours & Compensation: 40 hours/week. Unpaid.
Application Deadline: March 16, 2014
Overview:
The Center for International Policy (CIP) offers unpaid internship positions for current students and recent graduates every spring, summer and fall. Internships are generally full time, 5 days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Position Descriptions:
While specific tasks will vary depending on the program, CIP interns work directly with senior staff on various projects. Duties can include helping to organize conferences and delegations, updating program websites, research support, general administrative assistance, and other projects depending on an intern’s interests.
Operations & Fundraising Intern
The intern will assist with the general day-to-day operations of the organization, gain knowledge of fundraising campaigns and become more experienced in general administration and operations in a small non-profit. Other learning objectives can be developed based on a candidate’s interests and skills. This intern will also assist with press tracking, press management and helping to maintain communications with our supporters.
DUTIES
- Assist with day-to-day operations
- Work directly with the management team (office manager, finance director and deputy director)
- Researching fundraising strategies for non-profits, envisioning implementation plan
- Assist with creating the bi-weekly newsletter (the CIP Update)
- Assisting fundraising director with mailings and donation follow up
- Tracking CIP press/media
- Maintaining and updating databases
- Researching grants and funding opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest in non-profit management/operations
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
- Experience with social media platforms
- Design experience/ability preferred
- IT knowledge preferred
National Security Intern
The National Security intern gains an understanding of national security issues and intelligence reform issues by working with two projects of the Common Defense Campaign: The Project on Defense Alternatives and the National Security Project. This intern will maintain and coordinate postings on the Rethinking National Security blog, assist with research, help create content for CIP blogs and monitor relevant national security news and policy developments.
DUTIES
- Maintaining the Rethinking National Security blog
- Overseeing outreach for the blog to increase readership
- Monitoring relevant news in the region
- Updating the program webpage and social media platforms
- Assisting senior fellows with general administrative tasks as needed
- Monitor legislative developments regarding issues of national security and defense
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Basic knowledge and interest in security issues
- Working knowledge of legislation and the debate on the intelligence community and reform
- Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies/programs
Common Defense Campaign Intern
The CDC intern will work with two of the CDC projects: Arms and Security and Win Without War. This intern will gain an understanding of the arms trade and human rights and how a citizen organization interacts with the government to influence public policy. Candidates should have an interest in the issues as well as some knowledge of how legislation and the Hill work.
DUTIES
- Updating the programs’ web pages
- Monitoring legislative developments regarding Afghanistan, Iraq and the defense budget
- Monitoring Republican presidential candidates
- Tracking grassroots actions and campaigns by attending meetings, internet research and creating summaries for the program director
- Evaluating grassroots actions and looking for improvements
- Maintaining social media platforms
- Research for op-eds and blog posts as needed
- Email updates for Arms & Security project supporters – summarizing developments in key policy areas, links to what other organizations are doing (new research reports, campaigns, legislation, etc)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Interest in/knowledge of the issues, policies and political actors
- Interest in progressive politics
- Attention to detail, excellent writing skills
- Previous experience on the Hill preferred
Latin America Rights and Security Research Fellow
The LARS research fellow supports CIP’s Americas Project, the TransBorder Project, and general Latin America security work. The fellow will assist with general research on a variety of topics ranging from border security issues, to federal imprisonment of immigrants, to cross-border environmental issues, to researching and helping to prepare policy briefs on a variety of subjects, including the drug war strategy in Mexico. An exceptional candidate would possess strong research skills, excellent writing and analytical skills, be self-motivated and an independent worker, and preferably be a Masters’ student or have equivalent knowledge and experience in the region/themes. A qualified candidate would also be fluent in Spanish and able to translate documents. Additional research projects will depend on a candidate’s interests and research ability. This is a flexible position and can be anywhere from 30 to 40 hours a week; location is also flexible.
DUTIES
- Respond to short-term and time-sensitive research requests from project directors
- Undertake longer-term research projects
- Assist with the LARS social media presence
- Translation as needed
- Research for blog posts, fact sheets, memos as needed
- General project/administrative support
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to translate Spanish ↔ English
- Knowledge of Mexico, Central America
- Knowledge of security issues in the region, border issues, drug policy
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Experienced with high-level internet research
- Ability to adapt to new computers/technologies
- Knowledge of blogging, social media platforms, Mac computers
Latin America Security Intern
Just the Facts (www.justf.org) is a joint project between CIP, WOLA and LAWG to oversee and understand the United States’ military relationship with the Western Hemisphere. This intern is responsible for updating and maintaining the website, which includes databases, relevant news sources, recent legislation and blog posts. S.he will gain a solid understanding of security, civil-military relations, human rights and conflict resolution within Latin America. While the focus is on Colombia and Mexico, as the top recipients of U.S. assistance in the region, JustF does follow security issues in the region as a whole.
DUTIES
- Monitoring the news and updating the Just the Facts website daily with relevant articles, images, videos, policy events and hearings
- Researching information on U.S. military aid, helping to find official U.S. government documents on Latin America
- Contributing to Just the Facts blog as needed
- Translating articles, research and blog posts (Spanish/English)
- Attending & taking notes at relevant events around Washington
- Updating Just the Facts’ social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter)
QUALIFICATIONS.
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Highly developed research and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to do high-level internet research
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge of/interest in Latin America and security issues
- Ability to adapt to new technologies/computer programs
- Knowledge of social media platforms, blogging, Mac computers
Middle East/Central Eurasia Transparency & Accountability Intern
Since 1998, CIP has worked with the Latin American Working Group (LAWG) and the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) on the Security Assistance Monitor (formerly Just the Facts www.justf.org]) database, a joint project to oversee and understand the United States’ military relationship with the Western Hemisphere. The Transparency & Accountability Intern will be part of the Security Assistance Monitor team at an exciting moment, while CIP expands the database to cover the United States’ military relationship with the rest of the world.
The Transparency & Accountability intern will be responsible for updating and maintaining the database by conducting research on U.S. military aid to the world, with a focus on the Middle East and Central Eurasia (Central Asia and the Caucasus). S/he will gain a solid understanding of security, civil-military relations, human rights and the United States’ role in providing security assistance worldwide.
DUTIES.
- Research information on U.S. security assistance to the Middle East and Central Eurasia: finding U.S. government data, tracking security news in the region, reading think-tank reports and analysis, etc.
- Attend and take notes at relevant events around Washington, DC
- Help write blog posts that contextualize U.S. security policy in the Middle East/Central Eurasia
- Maintain and update Security Assistant Monitor’s social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter)
- Assist Security Assistance Monitor staff members with outreach and launch strategy
- Translating articles, papers and blog posts (Arabic or Russian to English)
- Administrative duties as needed
QUALIFICATIONS.
- Fluency in Russian or Arabic (Russian speakers strongly encouraged to apply)
- Knowledge of/interest in the Middle East/Central Eurasia and security issues
- Highly developed research and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to do high-level internet research
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to adapt to new technologies/computer programs
- Knowledge of social media platforms and Excel
Africa Transparency & Accountability Intern
Since 1998, CIP has worked with the Latin American Working Group (LAWG) and the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) on the Security Assistance Monitor (formerly Just the Facts www.justf.org]) database, a joint project to oversee and understand the United States’ military relationship with the Western Hemisphere. The Transparency & Accountability Intern will be part of the Security Assistance Monitor team at an exciting moment, while CIP expands the database to cover the United States’ military relationship with the rest of the world.
The Transparency & Accountability intern will be responsible for updating and maintaining the database by conducting research on U.S. military aid to the world, with a focus on Africa. S/he will gain a solid understanding of security, civil-military relations, human rights and the United States’ role in providing security assistance worldwide.
DUTIES.
- Research information on U.S. security assistance to Africa: finding U.S. government data, tracking security news in the region, reading think-tank reports and analysis, etc.
- Attend and take notes at relevant events around Washington, DC
- Help write blog posts that contextualize U.S. security policy in Africa
- Assist Security Assistance Monitor staff members with outreach and launch strategy
- Administrative duties as needed
QUALIFICATIONS.
- Knowledge of/interest in Africa and security issues
- Highly developed research and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to do high-level internet research
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to adapt to new technologies/computer programs
- Knowledge of social media platforms and Excel
Financial Transparency Coalition Intern
The international secretariat of the Financial Transparency Coalition (FTC), which CIP hosts, seeks an intern to work with us during the 2014 spring semester. The FTC intern will answer directly to the FTC Administrator and contribute to multiple FTC projects. This will range from contributing to blog posts to supporting staff with day-to-day operations. This position is ideal for an individual wanting to gain well-rounded experience working at an international non-profit organization.
DUTIES
- Contribute to planning of the FTC 2014 international annual conference in Lima, Peru
- Track Coalition press hits and contribute to blog posts
- Maintain an up-to-date list of our allied member organizations
- Support the Coalition Administrator with day-to-day operations
- Contribute to the occasional special research project about illicit financial flows out of developing countries and the Coalition’s role in the movement to stem them
- Research potential funders
QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest in non-profit communications and/or international development
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity and strong research skills
- Interest in the Coalition’s mission to stem the tide of illicit financial flows out of developing countries
- Fluency in Spanish a plus
- Previous intern experience a plus
How to apply
To apply, please submit the following by the deadline for the term for which you are applying:
- Cover letter
- Short writing sample (3-5 pages – an excerpt from a longer paper is fine, relevant topic if possible)
- Resume with references
- Transcripts (can be unofficial)
Optional:
- Recommendation letter(s)
Applications can be emailed to Jacob LaViolet at[email protected]. In your subject please put your name as well as the position for which you are applying.
Each term CIP receives 150+ applications. As such, we do not respond to every applicant. Interns are selected based on language and computer skills, work experience, knowledge of CIP’s project areas, academic performance and enthusiasm for promoting CIP’s mission. Preference is given to candidates who can work at least 4 days a week, with some positions requiring 5 days a week. CIP will complete any evaluations or paperwork necessary for interns to receive academic credit for their work. Please do not call – we will contact applicants to schedule interviews within two weeks of the application deadline.
Organization: ARCHIVE Global
Position Title: Project, Research, Communications Internships
Location: New York, NY
Hours & Compensation: 28 hours/week
Application Deadline: Remain open until filled
Internship Description:
Are you seeking to use your skills to help improve health/living standards among the world’s poor? We have exciting new projects being developed on 5 continents and we need your help!
The organization seeks a Project Officer (intern) based in New York to assist in designing the framework for new international projects.
If you love development projects, programs and new initiatives as much as you love helping those most in need – then get in touch now!
For this role, a modest stipend to cover out-of pocket expenses is offered.
Qualifications
Essential
• Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Global Health, Health Economics, Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Statistics, International Development, Urban Planning or related fields
• Proven track record or interest in development
Desirable
• Masters degree in relevant area; experience/interest in urban planning, public health, international development or related fields
Key Skills
• Impeccable oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and on small teams while managing multiple priorities
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines
• Good time-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills; good interpersonal skills; interest in international development, urban planning, public health or related fields
In the meantime, please join us onwww.twitter.com/archiveglobal and www.facebook.comto learn more about paid/unpaid roles.
Vacancy will remain open until filled!
Communications Officer (intern)
Do you have an ability to: speak in front of audiences, be interviewed by journalists, plan an amazing party for 100 people in NY or write articles for international publications? While we can’t promise you’ll be doing all of the above on the same day, a few months with ARCHIVE though may just have you involved with them all. If you’re up for a role that’ll put you in challenging situations while having fun in the process, then get in touch!!
ARCHIVE Global is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working at the intersection of health and housing. We use one basic need – housing – to deliver one basic right – health – among the world’s poorest. ARCHIVE works to implement real change in the world through outreach activities and housing construction in impoverished communities to prevent the spread of deadly diseases. For more info: www.archiveglobal.org
Requirements/Skills:
We are seeking an outstanding Communications Officer (intern) to be based in New York City. The intern will be a graduate of a four-year accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in any discipline. The individual must demonstrate the ability to help lead our vibrant social media campaigns and an enthusiasm for researching/writing on topics relating to design, health or international development. The internship requires a commitment of 28hr/week for 3-6 months.
For this role, a modest stipend to cover out-of pocket expenses is offered.
Other required skills:
• Strong written and oral skills • Strong organizational and reporting skills • Teamwork attitude • Comfortable with cold calling and making new relations • Out of the box thinker • Good knowledge of MS Word, Power Point, Excel as well as internet and e-communication tools.
During the internship, you will benefit from:
● Mentoring from a core US and UK team with experience in NGOs and communications ● An insight into the international development and non-profit sector ● An insight into the world of PR and communications ● Exercising your creativity and putting your skills to use in a practical environment
Vacancy will remain open until filled!
In the meantime, please join us onwww.twitter.com/archiveglobalandwww.facebook.comto learn more about paid/unpaid roles.
Research Fellow
The organization seeks a part time Research Fellow (intern) to support its work in the area of population health and economic analysis. ARCHIVE Global projects aim to have a large level of community involvement so it is imperative that the Research Fellow creates an arena where community voices can be heard by health authorities.
For this role, a modest stipend to cover out-of pocket expenses is offered.
Responsibilities
• Managing relationships between ARCHIVE Global and community, private and government and international agencies
• Authoring articles for inclusion in academic and/or trade publications
• Developing research proposals as well as formulating reports
• Providing administrative and research support, including: literature reviews; assisting with data collection; designing charts, graphs, and tables
• Setting and managing research agenda for stakeholder meetings
• Attending ARCHIVE Global events
Qualifications
Essential
• Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Global Health, Health Economics, Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Statistics, International Development, urban planning or related fields
• Proven track record or interest in development
Desirable
• For this role, candidates with a Masters degree in relevant area; experience/interest in research, economics and/or global health are strongly preferred
Key Skills
• Impeccable oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and on small teams while managing multiple priorities
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines
• Good time-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills; good interpersonal skills; interest in public policy, public health, or experience with statistics, economics, or social sciences through coursework.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Candidates will need to demonstrate interest or experience in the non-profit/development sector.
The role requires a commitment of 28 hours/wk for a minimum of 3-6 months and is unpaid.
How to apply:
For the respective roles, please send a cover letter and your resume to: [email protected] with respective subject titles “Project Officer, Communications Officer or Research Fellow”. In the meantime, please join us onwww.twitter.com/archiveglobal and www.facebook.comto learn more about paid/unpaid roles.
Organization: Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Position Title: Summer and Fall Internships
Location: Dauphin Island, AL
Hours & Compensation: A monthly stipend of $1400 is provided
Application Deadline: Summer Applications – March 23, 2014, 11:59om CST
Fall Applications – June 22, 2014, 11:59om CST
Position Description:
The Marine Ecology Lab is looking for interns to help conduct research on several on-going projects in various nearshore benthic habitats along the Northern Gulf of Mexico Coast. Research will be based out of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab located on Dauphin Island, Alabama at the mouth of Mobile Bay. Interns will work closely with Dr. Ken Heck, his lab technicians and graduate students.
We are looking for interns for both summer and fall seasons. The duration of the internship is about 3 months. The internship will have a flexible start date with summer interns starting in June and continuing through August. Fall interns will start in August and continue through November.
**You may apply for both seasons if you wish.
*Duties and responsibilities*
Interns will be required to participate heavily in field-based activities, which are sometimes characterized by long hours and potentially arduous conditions.
Field research will include SAV restoration and monitoring, oyster reef restoration and monitoring, and habitat connectivity. For more information regarding current projects, please check the Marine Ecology Lab website at
http://marineecologylab.disl.org
Interns will be involved in sample collection and processing and will receive training in sampling techniques (benthic flora and fauna sampling, fisheries sampling, water column sampling, and seagrass monitoring techniques), fish and invertebrate identification,
and analytical methods (chlorophyll analysis and nutrient analysis).
There may also be opportunities to learn other techniques from other laboratories at DISL.
We are seeking people who are committed and enthusiastic about marine science and may be considering marine ecology as a career.
This job requires long days of physically demanding field work and long hours sorting samples in the lab. Experience (although not necessary), as well as enthusiasm about marine research, are important aspects of a
rewarding internship. This is a great opportunity for hands-on training in the field and laboratory.
*Stipend*
A monthly stipend of $1400 is provided.
*Eligibility*
Undergraduate juniors and seniors (at time of application) enrolled in marine programs or with marine experience are preferred. Recent graduates (<1 year post graduate) are also welcome to apply.
This internship is available to U.S. residents and those international students who already have the proper documentation to work in the U.S.
Please contact Dottie Byron if you have any questions regarding your eligibility.
To apply:
*Application Requirements*
1) Fill out Internship application accessed at: http://marineecologylab.disl.org
and provide contact information for 2 references.
Subject: Summer Internship Program 2014
Message:
For your information, DEP’s Summer Internship Program 2014 positions are available for application from February 18, 2014 until April 4, 2014. Applicants must log onto www.nyc.gov/dep, navigate to Careers at DEP and click on Internship Program, review jobs, and submit applications.
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Organization: Mekong Energy and Ecology Network
Position Title: Coordinator
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Hours & Compensation: Full time
Application Deadline: 11 March 2014
Job Description:
Mekong Energy and Ecology Network (MEE Net) addresses the emerging nexus of social and environmental problems arising from the rapid growth of the electricity sector in the Mekong region. Our regional network includes over 44 organizations and group spanning the countries of Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
MEE Net is searching for a self-motivated, independent individual to join our team in the position of Coordinator. We are looking for someone who combines the roles of researcher and activist. As part of the MEE Net Coordinating Team, you will participate fully in all aspects of the organization, including events and workshops organizing, partners outreach, research and project planning.
Position: Coordinator
Deadline: 11 March 2014 – applications are considered in the order they are submitted.
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Travel: The position may involve travel within Thailand and the other Mekong countries.
Responsibilities
- Based on MEE Net’s three regional themes, research and monitor issues on the electricity sector in the Mekong region.
- Conduct research on a topic of interest/experience on a particular aspect of the electricity sector (e.g. renewable energy, energy efficiency, governance, economic issues), regional energy policy (for example the GMS and ASEAN power grids, gas and nuclear developments) or a specific country’s electricity sector.
- Work as part of the Coordinating Team to implement a range of varied activities, including organizing research programs, events and workshops.
- Develop communication and information-sharing processes with partner organizations and individuals.
- Coordinate and network with partners from across the region.
- Draft reports on project progress and activities for donors and annual reports.
- Provide logistical support for programs and events, including budgeting and travel planning.
- Administrative tasks, including light phone duties.
- Update the MEE Net website with news and publications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field related to energy, development studies, or the environment, or relevant work experience in a similar field.
- At least two years’ experience in international development work, the NGO sector, an energy-related field or research in the Mekong region.
- Fluency in English is required, both spoken and written.
- Given a willingness to learn, technical knowledge of or background in electricity is not strictly required.
- Strong interest, understanding and passion for social justice and environmental issues are required. We are looking for someone who is able to be part researcher, part activist.
- Research background and knowledge of research methodology.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and high pressure, as needed.
- Highly self-motivated and independent worker in a loosely structured environment.
- Proven ability to work effectively on a team.
- Flexibility and willingness to take on whatever tasks are needed on hand.
- Excellent intercultural communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferences
- Thai fluency, spoken and written.
- Research interests in FDI, export industry, regional investments (especially from China and Japan), IFIs and multilateral finance institutions.
MEE Net Background
We are committed to the long-term process of fostering structural change in the region’s power sector development. Our mission and approaches lie in the areas of capacity-building, participatory and democratic processes, alternative technology and systems, and policy advocacy. We support people-centered processes that empower local groups, rather than top-down approaches to development. Ultimately, MEE Net seeks the environmentally sustainable, socially just and economically rational development of the power sector in the Mekong.
Recognizing the complex forces behind power sector development, MEE Net’s work is structured into three regional, overarching themes:
- Know Your Power aims to empower local communities to actively participate in the development of the power sector and its planning processes.
- The Transboundary Issues theme addresses the cross-border impacts of all electricity sector developments, including hydropower projects and coal-fired and nuclear power plants.
- The Follow the Money Trail theme traces the flow of capital and investments across borders and around the region.
For more information on MEE Net, please visitwww.meenet.org and our Youtube channel athttp://www.youtube.com/user/TheMEENet.
How to apply
Please send your cover letter, CV/resume and other supporting documents (research articles and publications, etc.) to [email protected] with the heading “Job Application: Coordinator.”
We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, though the starting date will be considered on an individual basis – please inform us of your availability in your cover letter.
All information collected for recruitment purpose only. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for further interview. We welcome international applicants as well as applicants from Thailand.
