Legislative Task Force Intern, Mass NOW, Boston, MA

Legislative Task Force Intern

Posted on: December 22, 2014
Start date: January 12, 2015
End date: May 29, 2015
Posted by: Mass NOW

Mass. NOW is a multi-issue progressive feminist organization pushing for equality on multiple legislative fronts. During the upcoming session, Mass NOW will be supporting a number of bills and seeks a motivated, detail-oriented intern to help track legislation for the upcoming Massachusetts session. The intern would work closely with the Programs and Policy director, the VP of Legislation, and the legislative task force to push forward Mass NOW's legislative agenda. The Legislative Task Force Intern will work the VP of Legislation and will be responsible for monitoring activities and actions within the General Assembly during the session.

DUTIES

• Track pending legislation in the current session, and record lead sponsors, co-sponsors, and votes on bills.
• Keep track of dates for bill filing, amendment filing, and hearings.
• Set up and maintain media alerts on Mass NOW's priority bills
• Draft fact sheets on legislation
• Collect stories from members and allies to support legislative efforts
• Attend legislative hearings & legislator office visits
• Update the VP of legislation and task force members about pending legislation
• Prepare legislative outreach materials, including action alerts, advocate and legislator briefs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interest in legislative process and policy advocacy
• Detail oriented
• Experience in public policy and advocacy is a strong plus
• Experience researching and tracking state and federal legislation
• Strong organizational skills

TIME COMMITMENT

• Spring 2015 semester (with option to extend)
• 10-15 hours per week (flexible scheduling)

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to Katie Hayden at katie@massnow.org. References upon request.

Fundraising Intern, Mass NOW, Boston, MA

Fundraising Intern

Posted on: December 22, 2014
Start date: January 12, 2015
End date: May 29, 2015
Posted by: Mass NOW

Founded in 1968, the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women (Mass NOW) is the only multi-issue, multi-strategy feminist organization in the Commonwealth working to achieve equality for men and women. Our six priority issue areas include: Economic Equality, Reproductive Rights, Racial Justice, LGBTQ Issues, Ending Violence Against Women, and Ensuring Civil Rights for Everyone.

We are looking for a fundraising intern to help Mass NOW meet it's annual fundraising goal and to assist in planning our two major fundraising events, "I Heart Equal Rights" and "The Feminist Affair". The fundraising intern will work closely with Mass. NOW's Policy and Operations Manager, VP of Fundraising, as well as the Planning Committees for each function.

This internship position will provide someone with substantial experience in nonprofit development and management; events planning, researching donor prospects, solicitation strategizing, and gaining valuable office experience working in a non-profit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Soliciting individual donors and sponsors for various events
• Planning a full and varied silent auction for The Feminist Affair.
• Managing incoming donations, appropriate thank you notes, and donation documentation
• Provide administrative support in sending mailings and generating reports for board members.
• Updating the donor database to reflect current activity

QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong interest in women's issues and social justice
• A history of activism and passion for Mass. NOW's issue areas
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Willingness and ability to adapt to changing situations
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Comfortable working independently but also working with a team and a supervisor.
• Experience in fundraising is a plus

TIME COMMITMENT

• 10-15 hours per week (flexible scheduling) during the Spring 2015 semester (flexible start and end dates) with the option to extend.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to katie@massnow.org.

Legislative Task Force Intern, Mass NOW, Boston, MA

Legislative Task Force Intern

Posted on: August 22, 2014
Posted by: Mass NOW

The Massachusetts National Organization of Women is a multi-issue organization working to achieve equality for men and women. Our six priority issue areas include: 1. Economic Equality, 2. Reproductive Rights, 3. Racial Justice, 4. LGBTQ Issues, 5. Ending Violence Against Women, 6. Ensuring Civil Rights for Everyone.

Legislative Task Force Intern

Mass. NOW is a multi-issue progressive feminist organization pushing for equality on multiple legislative fronts. During the upcoming session, Mass NOW will be supporting a number of bills and seeks a motivated, detail-oriented intern to help track legislation for the upcoming 2014 Massachusetts session. The intern would work closely with the Programs and Policy director, the VP of Legislation, and the legislative task force to push forward Mass NOW's legislative agenda. The Legislative Task Force Intern will work the VP of Legislation and will be responsible for monitoring activities and actions within the General Assembly during its 2014 Session.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track pending legislation in the current session, and record lead sponsors, co-sponsors, and votes on bills.
• Keep track of dates for bill filing, amendment filing, and hearings.
• Set up and maintain media alerts on Mass NOW's priority bills
• Draft fact sheets on legislation
• Collect stories from members and allies to support legislative efforts
• Attend legislative hearings & legislator office visits
• Update the VP of legislation and task force members about pending legislation
• Prepare legislative outreach materials, including action alerts, advocate and legislator briefs

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interest in legislative process and policy advocacy
• Detail oriented
• Experience in public policy and advocacy is a strong plus
• Experience researching and tracking state and federal legislation
• Strong organizational skills

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your cover letter and resume to katie@massnow.org.

Policy & Operations Manager, Mass NOW, Boston, MA

Policy & Operations Manager

Posted on: October 11, 2013
Posted by: Mass NOW

DESCRIPTION

Mass NOW seeks a talented, independent feminist to fill the position of Policy and Operations Manager. This is a part-time position (20 hrs/week).
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women (Mass NOW) is the only multi-issue, multi-strategy organization in the Commonwealth. The primary responsibilities of the Policy and Operations Manager at Mass NOW include office management, fundraising, and legislative organizing. This role reports to the President of the Board of Directors.

THE POSITION

Office Management (50%)

• Ensuring successful day-to-day operation of the Mass NOW office—managing membership communication, opening mail, returning voicemails, responding to outside inquiries, completing yearly filings, maintaining records, and general office maintenance
• Recruiting, screening, and managing interns and workloads
• Supervising the maintenance of the organization's website, social media tools, and other communication opportunities

Fundraising (35%)

• Working with the VP of Fundraising to organize all aspects of the major Mass NOW Foundation fundraiser, The Feminist Affair, as well as several smaller fundraising events
• Managing the Mass NOW Foundation's solicitation strategies
• Setting and implementing a fundraising plan with the Mass NOW board
• Soliciting and stewarding Mass NOW donors, including researching grants and possible major donors
• Maintaining all donor databases

Legislative Organizing & Lobbying (15%)

• Representing Mass NOW on issue-based legislative coalitions; being active in the progressive community; clearly and effectively articulating NOW's issues
• Monitoring the status of NOW's priority legislation; potentially writing and filing new legislation
• Educating and lobbying state legislators on the full range of Mass NOW's priority issues and NOW-endorsed legislation
• Ensuring participation of Mass NOW activists in the legislative program, including outreach to and retention of Legislative Committee members
• Involving Mass NOW's membership base and chapters in the legislative program and related actions
• Working with Political Action Committee (PAC) chair to support endorsed candidates

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to balance multiple projects, while performing at a high level in a demanding fast-paced environment
• Experience managing interns and coordinating a volunteer working board of directors (preferred)
• Proven track record of success in grant-writing and other development activities (preferred)
• Excellent relationship building skills; ability to personally connect with and engage diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders
• Thorough understanding of organizational and project budgeting protocols
• Proficient with the following: internet search engines, donor database software, data retrieval services, MS Word and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation and critical thinking skills
• Flexible work approach
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance or management support
• Commitment to NOW's mission and social justice in general

HOW TO APPLY

Email applications are preferred; please send cover letter, resume, 3-5 page writing sample, and three references (with both email and phone contact information) to ellie@massnow.org with the subject: Application- Policy and Operations Manager. No phone calls, please.

Mass NOW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at www.massnow.org