Writing Fellow, Groundswell

Writing Fellow

Posted on: January 30, 2015
Application deadline: February 28, 2015
Posted by: Groundswell

ABOUT YOU

• You emphatically love writing
• You're eager to be part of a dynamic team of writers, editors, and content marketers
• You want to write and publish articles that people actually read
• You think ideas and content can change behavior; you want to use storytelling to help change the world in a positive way

ABOUT US

We are a fast-growing non-profit social enterprise that organizes and leverages consumer power to change the world. Our work has already helped thousands of families and hundreds of organizations (churches, schools, nonprofits) switch from dirty to clean energy, and we're just getting started.

We call our model Civic Consumption, and for the last five years, we've been proving its power through Groundswell's innovative work in the clean energy sector: increasing accessibility for all people, building community resilience, and growing the marketplace for renewable energy from the ground up. In 2014, we crossed the $15 million mark in community-driven renewable power projects.

Our work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, and ABC World News, among others. To learn more visit www.groundswell.org.

ABOUT THE JOB

Groundswell is looking for an independent, dedicated, and talented writing fellow to create and develop content for our web-based magazine. Groundswell is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our community, and our magazine is our newest effort to promote positive change in the world. It's our goal to help people and communities use their everyday purchasing decisions to drive these changes. Featured in Fast Company and Forbes, we use an innovative new model for social impact called Civic Consumption. Civic Consumption brings people together to increase access and lower prices on the goods and services they need most, while rewarding businesses with a positive social or environmental impact.

Much of Groundswell's day-to-day operation revolves around our wind energy program, and in the magazine, we're working to extend the idea of conscious consuming into all aspects of life. As a writing fellow, you would be responsible for writing unique content (articles, infographics, video responses) that would go directly to the magazine's front-page. Your articles would be read by thousands of people each day, offering you exposure and practice in front of an active, engaged audience. You'd work closely with the Communications team, and you'd receive one-on-one guidance from staff as you develop your voice and online presence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and write 1-2 news or features articles per week. All articles will connect in to everyday purchasing power, and will be individually actionable. These articles would focus on topics such as: corporate social responsibility, feminism, workers' rights, racism, politics, the environment, sustainable living, public health, body image, family, income inequality, culture and trends, or technology
• Serve as an ambassador to Groundswell's brand
• Participate in weekly editorial brainstorming sessions, and have a firsthand role in developing new content avenues, partnerships, and programs

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• The ability to commit to writing 1-2 articles per week for 4 months
• Attendance (in person or virtually via Google Hangouts) at our weekly editorial brainstorming meetings (Mondays, from 2:30-3:30PM in our D.C. offices)
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing abilities
• At least six months of experience writing in a non-academic setting (blogs, social media, on a professional or personal basis)
• A working knowledge of Google Docs, Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, and Wordpress
• Fantastic organizational and interpersonal skills
• An interest in social justice, activism, and shaping consumer culture required; academic, personal, or professional experience in these fields preferred

Location: Washington, D.C. or telecommuting

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit cover letter and resume to Kelsey Ryan at kelsey.ryan@groundswell.org, along with two writing samples (no more than 1000 words each, please).

On-Call Sexual Assault Crisis Worker, Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse, Calgary, Canada

On-Call Sexual Assault Crisis Worker

Posted on: January 26, 2015
Application deadline: Feburary 6, 2015
Posted by: Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse

Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) is the primary sexual violence service provider for Calgary and surrounding areas. CCASA is looking to hire individuals to be part of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). This is an on-call casual position that provides 24-hour support to individuals who have recently experienced a sexual assault. We are looking for dynamic and flexible individuals who are able to work independently within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities of the Sexual Assault Crisis Worker include:

• Responding to and supporting disclosures of sexual abuse/assault in a professional and supportive manner
• Completing thorough assessments regarding suicide risk , domestic violence, children at risk and shelter safety
• Providing crisis support, information, advocacy and referrals
• Working collaboratively with professionals from other disciplines

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a diploma in social/human services, with two to three years of related work experience
• Strong crisis intervention and assessment skills
• A strong knowledge of community resources
• The ability to build professional relationships within a multi-disciplinary team

• Possess an anti-oppressive/feminist analysis of sexual violence

At this time CCASA is primarily looking for individuals who are able to be on call for overnight weekday shifts.

Please visit our website at www.calgarycasa.com for more information about our programs and services.

HOW TO APPLY

CCASA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Send cover letters and resumes by 5:00pm, February 6, 2015 to:

Call Out Team Lead

7th Floor – 910 7th Avenue SW

Northland Building

Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8

Fax 403.264.8355

Email: info@calgarycasa.com

No Phone Calls Please

Thank you for your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Policy Aide, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Washington, DC

Policy Aide

Posted on: January 13, 2015
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice America

NARAL Pro-Choice America and NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation seek a Policy Aide for this dynamic, mission-driven organization that has been at the forefront of the fight for reproductive rights since its founding in 1968. NARAL has an annual budget of approximately $12 million and encompasses a 501 (c)(3), a 501 (c)(4), and a political action committee.

NARAL Pro-Choice America is the nation's leading advocate for reproductive freedom and protecting a woman's right to choose her own reproductive destiny. With more than one million members and supporters, NARAL Pro-Choice America is dedicated to mobilizing and building the base of pro-choice advocates, identifying and supporting pro-choice candidates, and advancing sound reproductive policies that support women and families at all stages of their reproductive life. These policies include preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion.

SUMMARY

Monitor choice-related policy issues at the federal and state levels. Perform policy analysis and research on choice-related proposals, draft a variety of advocacy materials, and contribute to significant policy publications. Under the supervision of the vice president, help represent and advance NARAL's policy views and goals to Congress, state affiliates, and other constituencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Within assigned issue areas (in some cases working solely; in others, working as a team with a junior or senior colleague):

• Track all relevant choice-related activity on Capitol Hill, in the executive branch, and in state legislatures. Report developments to key staff as appropriate. Perform policy analysis on state and federal legislation, and, as assigned, advocate NARAL Pro-Choice America's views.
• As directed, with issue teammates, craft and carry out legislative strategy.
• Represent NARAL's policy views on Capitol Hill. As assigned, lobby and brief congressional staff through in-person meetings, written communications, and phone calls. Work mark-ups, hearings, and votes.

• Assist state affiliates on key choice-related proposals with policy analysis and strategy recommendations.

• Write, edit, and update fact sheets, talking points, letters to policymakers, staff memos, model legislation, testimony, and other key policy and advocacy documents.
• Coordinate policy strategy and activities across NARAL as a whole to maximize benefits to the pro-choice movement and NARAL in particular.
• As assigned, represent NARAL to progressive partners and coalitions.
• Contribute to and help produce key publications, including Who Decides?, the annual voting record, fact sheets, and Policy Updates.
• Edit copy from other departments.
• Liaise with other departments or internal work groups as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year college degree.

• Minimum three years professional experience, preferably in a related field, or relevant advanced degree may be substituted for some of the work experience.

• Policy and/or direct lobbying experience at the state and/or national level.

• Directly related experience in research and/or policy analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and to juggle multiple tasks and timelines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Access, Excel, and other programs.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and workload-management skills, ability to work as a team with junior and senior colleagues, and ability to meet deadlines consistently with minimal supervision.
• Strong orientation to detail, accuracy, and follow-through, with minimal supervision.

• Professional, polished, diplomatic, and mature demeanor.

• Knowledge of reproductive-health issues preferred.
• Commitment to diversity and sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences.
• Clear understanding of, and commitment to, NARAL's mission and goals.

NARAL Pro-Choice America is committed to diversity in its workplace, and candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Send resume and cover letter to:

NARAL Pro-Choice America

1156 15^th Street, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20005

Fax: (202) 973-3096

Email: policyjobs@prochoiceamerica.org

Summer Institute Faculty Position, Sadie Nash Leadership Project, NJ and NYC

Summer Institute Faculty Position

Posted on: January 13, 2015
Application deadline: March 22, 2015
Posted by: Sadie Nash Leadership Project

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The Sadie Nash Leadership Project (SNLP) offers educational programs to provide young women with an opportunity to analyze and explore leadership through rigorous coursework, experiential and skill based learning, and youth-designed activism projects. Every aspect of the program is designed to support and develop young women to both visualize themselves as leaders and actualize their leadership. Our mission is to strengthen, empower, and equipyoung women as agents of change in their lives and the world.

POSITION OVERVIEWS

Faculty teach the coursework component of the Summer Institute, an award-winning program that enables high school aged youth to develop ideas, questions, and concerns as they explore leadership, social justice and activism. We are interested in courses that connect with our mission and also connect with the identities of the young women in SNLP. We are seeking faculty to teach either a CORE CLASS or a CREATIVE/ACADEMIC class from JULY 6th to AUGUST 14th 2015.

CORE CLASSES

These classes are the cornerstone of the Summer Institute and all young people attend them. Curriculum exists for the core classes but the faculty member will be required to develop and facilitate additional units and to modify and adapt existing units as needed. The core classes are as follows:

• Leadership Seminar(LS) - This course examines assumptions about leadership, and redefines leadership as accountable, cooperative, ethical, and effective. Youth examine their own leadership styles, set agendas for their own leadership development, and understand the potential of exercising their leadership TODAY.
• Power, Identity, and Privilege (PIP) - This course exposes youth to social justice theories, frameworks, and vocabulary. Students ask and answer questions such as "Is identity fixed or changing?" "Are concepts like race., class, gender, etc... real or constructs?" "What does power look like and what could it look like?" "What is privilege and how do you deal with it?"
• Leadership Action Project (LAP) - This course challenges young women to work collectively to design and execute a social justice "action" project that addresses a critical issue they see affecting them and their communities. This is a project based class that shares best practices of youth activism and culminates in a 1 day action. (Course held in Newark Summer Institute only)

CREATIVE/ACADEMIC CLASSES

These classes follow an elective-type format, and each participant selects one creative and one academic class. Creative and academic faculty design their own curriculum based on their own expertise and interests. We select courses that are rigorous, engaging, and relevant to the young women we work with. Courses should employ popular education approaches and be highly interactive.

Creative Courses – These courses should have a hands-on focus on the arts (music, dance, visual arts, theater, writing, etc…) Past examples include:

• Free in My Body – Dance & Movement Residency
• Poetic Revolutionaries – Young Women Explore Voice and Power
• The Power to Create – A Visual Arts Experiment

Academic Courses – These courses should explore different subjects, social issues, or topics through a critical lens. Past examples include:

• Critical Feminist Analysis of Hip-Hop
• Mass Incarceration in the 21st Century: A Feminist Analysis of the Criminal (In)Justice System
• Untangling Our Roots: Politics of Hair

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for faculty members who:

• Are experienced youth workers or teaching artists -- can set high expectations for students, can make material relevant and engaging, and can create a safe space and a sense of community within their classrooms
• Can relate to, and build with, young women from New York City and Newark, NJ
• Can teach twice a week for 6 weeks (from July 6th to August 14th) and be able to students for at least 1 hour per week outside of class
• Will commit to attending 10 hours of mandatory professional development training on June 24th and June 30th, 2015.

Please note: Positions are available in both New York City, and Newark, New Jersey and placements will be made at the discretion of SNLP. Only apply if you are willing to work at either site you are placed. Both sites are accessible by public transportation. Please note the salaries for each program vary.

• Core Faculty -- $3,000 in Newark, $2,800 in New York City
• Creative/Academic Faculty -- $1800 in Newark, $1500 in New York City

HOW TO APPLY

Please note the application is a two part process.

Step 1: Complete your contact information HERE.

Step 2: Submit the following documents via email in PDF or Microsoft Word format to: faculty@sadienash.org. Please include First & Last Name, and include "Creative or Academic Course" or "Core Course" in subject line.

1. Resume

1. Cover letter

1. For CORE: Please attach a one session proposal. It should focus on a historical or contemporary case study illustrating the concepts of the class. It could highlight a leader, a movement, a contemporary news story, a film, etc… Please include a detailed agenda with activities, discussion questions, etc… as well as the outcomes you hope to achieve in this session and the themes (ie: intersectionality, pitfalls of traditional leadership, etc…) you hope to address

1. For CREATIVE/ACADEMIC: Please attach a one-page proposal for the course you are interested in teaching. It should include a description of the course including whether you would identify it as creative or academic. It should also include a brief rationale as to how it fits into the overall mission of SNLP, our philosophy or goals. It should address the outcomes you hope to achieve over the course of the summer program, and it should present a brief 12 session outline for the course. (You do not need to describe each class, but please show the direction of the course and the topics you expect to cover)

The deadline for faculty applications is Sunday, March 22nd 2015 (midnight).

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond immediately to every application. We will contact you within approximately four weeks if an interview is requested. We will do our best to notify you as quickly as possible of your application status decisions. No calls please.

SNLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are looking for a diverse applicant pool and strongly encourage women of color, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community, and students from low-income and working class backgrounds to apply.

Please visit our website: http:www.sadienash.org for more information.

Thank you for your interest in our work and in this position!

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.

Campaign Coordinator, American Civil Liberties Union, Jacksonville, FL

Campaign Coordinator

Posted on: December 17, 2014
Posted by: American Civil Liberties Union of Florida

The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (ACLU-FL) seeks a full-time, temporary Campaign Coordinator to staff the Justice for Jacksonville Coalition. The goal of the Coalition is to reduce death sentences in the 4^th Judicial District (Jacksonville/Duval County). The ACLU of Florida convened the Coalition and seeks to support and expand its work through this position. The position is based in the ACLU of Florida's Northeast Regional Office in Jacksonville. The Campaign Coordinator will report to the ACLU of Florida's Director of Public Policy. This is a one year position that will end in January 2016.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

• Design and implement grassroots and grasstop strategies to mobilize supporters to take meaningful action to reduce the disproportionately high number of death sentences in the 4^th Judicial District;
• Undertake coordination of, expand, and provide support to the Justice for Jacksonville Coalition which operates in four primary areas – communications, public education and outreach; policy advocacy; and research.
• Recruit, mentor and develop local individual, political, and organizational leaders as possible participants, representatives, and spokespersons for the Coalition and to support Coalition work to reduce death sentencing in the 4^th Judicial district;
• In collaboration with the ACLU-FL Communications Department, develop and disseminate public education materials including fact sheets about death penalty practices specific to the region via media, social media, and at events and meetings;
• Organize regional public education and public policy events and activities to advocate for a reduction in death sentencing in the 4^th Judicial District;
• Engage ACLU members and supporters to advocate to reduce death sentencing in the 4^th Judicial District through community forums, public hearings, panel discussions, phone banks, movie screenings, training for activists, and other activities;
• Develop effective outreach techniques and tailor them to specific target groups, including communities of color, ethnic minorities in the region, religious groups, victim's families and advocates, community leaders, and law enforcement to encourage education, involvement, and engagement in Coalition work;
• Public speaking on behalf of the Coalition;
• Additional responsibilities as assigned and consistent with the goals of this position and the work of the Coalition.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience;
• Minimum of three years' experience with issue advocacy, preferably in the criminal justice field, which should include familiarity with grassroots and grasstop organizing, strategically identifying and targeting decision makers, identifying and developing influential spokespeople, and leveraging community and political power to effect policy change;
• Demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and civil rights and the mission of the ACLU;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and familiarity with social media networking;
• Ability to keep organized in a fast-paced environment and to manage several tasks simultaneously;
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher);
• Experience and skills in public speaking;
• Experience in supervising and motivating volunteers; working cooperatively with diverse groups and organizations;
• Ability to stimulate and inspire others;
• Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings, and to travel throughout Duval County; must have own transportation;
• Fluency in Spanish is desired, but not required.

The ACLU of Florida is freedom's watchdog, working daily in the courts, legislatures and communities to defend individual rights and personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

The ACLU-FL is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter, resume, and list of three references by email to jobs@aclufl.org

All inquiries should include "Coordinator Applicant" in the subject line or reference field and all attachments should be in Microsoft Word or pdf format. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.

Nursing Organizer, Provide

Nursing Organizer

Posted on: November 19, 2014
Application deadline: December 15, 2015
Posted by: Provide

Provide's nursing work recognizes that despite their enormous role in health care, nurses are too often unprepared to care for the woman with an unintended pregnancy. This leads to staffing shortages at clinics and can prevent hospitals from providing abortion care, as well as a lost opportunity for nurses to serve as a trusted health resource for women seeking abortion care. Provide's nursing work has three objectives:

• Develop core competencies focused in nursing.

• Create a curriculum on unintended pregnancy prevention and care.

• Cultivate new champions in nursing education and practice in two Southeastern states.

The Nursing Organizer will focus his or her work on implementing the third objective. The Nursing Organizer is a full-time salaried position, reporting to the Senior Director of Programs. The Nursing Organizer's duties will include:

Implement Provide's Nursing Programmatic Work (80%)

Identify two pilot states among Provide's current project states as target sites for implementation of the third objective of Provide's nursing work: cultivation of new champions in nursing education and practice in two Southeastern states. To complete this work, the Nursing Organizer will:

• Work with Program Directors to create criteria for pilot state selection.
• Conduct and document an assessment of eligible states.
• After selecting two pilot states, conduct site assessments of nursing schools.

Offer curriculum resources and assist in their implementation at selected nursing schools in pilot states.

Train nursing faculty to become advocates within their institutions, professions, and communities for unintended pregnancy prevention and care.

Perform additional staff responsibilities (20%)

Collaborate with Provide project directors, evaluators and other staff to ensure communication and coordination of work with Provide.

Write reports (monthly updates, individual site training reports).

Participate in visibility events, Provide staff and Board meetings, professional conferences and meetings and program activities as requested.

Perform other duties as required to advance assigned projects and the overall work of Provide, including but not limited to:

• Division phone calls
• Keep data up to date in evaluation database
• Participate in staff trainings
• Participate in staff calls

QUALIFICATIONS

• Nursing degree.
• Experience working in the Southeastern United States a plus.
• Proven ability to actively cultivate, engage and connect diverse people and activities working together toward a common goal, a commitment to network building and leadership development and the ability to build trust in individual relationships across distances with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong existing state networks within nursing, primary health care, reproductive health care, public health, rural health and/or abortion service delivery.
• Persistence, resourcefulness and the ability to identify opportunities and needs and respond to these creatively and flexibly.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work in a workshifting/telecommuting team oriented environment.
• Excellent communication skills (in-person, email, phone, status reports, managing documents, remote meetings).
• Good at problem solving.
• Experience with administrative work (scheduling/facilitating meetings, data base entry, creating spreadsheets, submitting expense claims, making travel arrangements).
• Team player.
• Comfort with using technology for organizing.
• Commitment to Provide's core mission, values and programs.

HOW TO APPLY

This position is a remote position based in the Southeastern United States. Qualified individuals should send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to Provide via email to LaTischa Drake, Program Assistant, at ld at provideaccess.org. Please indicate "Nursing Organizer" in the subject line of the email.

Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2014 or until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Phone Outreach Organizer, Peace Action West, Oakland, CA

Phone Outreach Organizer

Posted on: November 19, 2014
Posted by: Peace Action West

Peace Action West is a fun and healthy working environment that provides anyone with the desire to change the world with the political organizing skills necessary to create and maintain a strong grassroots contingency. 

We offer plenty of opportunities for advancement within our organization, and provide the background and skills needed for a career with political advocacy groups and other non-profit work.

Phone Outreach Organizers strengthen our grassroots base by updating and educating our members, encouraging activism and raising funds. We run six phoning shifts per week, and ask phoners to commit to at least four of them. Our evening shifts run from 5:30-9:30 PM Mon-Thurs. We also run two day time shifts, on Friday from 11:30 AM -3:30 PM and on Sunday from 3-7 PM. We provide paid training, so no experience is necessary.

Peace Action West is a pro-feminist, queer-friendly and multi-cultural workplace. Women, People of Color and LGBTQQ people are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Call Jonathan at 510 830 3600 x119, or email a letter of intent and resume to jritter@peaceactionwest.org

Digital Director, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Washington, DC

Digital Director

Posted on: November 6, 2014
Application deadline: December 29, 2014
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice America

NARAL Pro-Choice America and NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation seek an experienced and dedicated Digital Director for this dynamic, mission-driven organization that has been at the forefront of the fight for reproductive rights since its founding in 1968. NARAL has an annual budget of approximately $12 million and encompasses a 501 (c)(3), a 501 (c)(4), and a political action committee.

NARAL Pro-Choice America is the nation's leading advocate for reproductive freedom and protecting a woman's right to choose her own reproductive destiny. With more than one million members and supporters, NARAL Pro-Choice America is dedicated to mobilizing and building the base of pro-choice advocates, identifying and supporting pro-choice candidates, and advancing sound reproductive policies that support women and families at all stages of their reproductive life. These policies include preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion.

The digital director reports to the Campaigns Director and works closely with the Senior Vice President for Campaigns & Strategy and others on the organizations leadership team to expand the organization's online presence by engaging new supporters, developing the organization's social media strategy, raising money for NARAL Pro-Choice campaigns and ensuring that NARAL Pro-Choice America stays on the cutting edge of social media trends and technology.

SUMMARY 

The Digital Department is responsible for building and maintaining the organization's online community. The department also works closely with the Development, Communications, Affiliate and Political teams to ensure that our online program advances the organization's fundraising, growth, messaging and electoral priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing the strategy and managing the implementation of the organization's online activities including growth, fundraising and communications.
• Develop content and engagement strategy for the NARAL Pro-Choice America website, blog and social media outlets;
• Develop email program and campaign narrative to maximize revenue and online activism for NARAL Pro-Choice America
• Develop and execute long and short-term strategic plan and budgets for list retention and acquisition with goal to grow digital presence for both organizing and fundraising;
• Oversee online fundraising program, including email communications with members;
• Oversee development of online technology including website, content management and approval and proofing systems;
• Ensure that all online systems are working seamlessly and supporting the work of other departments;
• Develop strategy for and manage implementation of content production for NARAL Pro-Choice online properties including website, email, social media
• Work with other department directors to ensure that work is integrated and organization's online needs are being met;
• Work with the VP of Development and the Deputy Director for Membership to create and execute integrated digital fundraising plan with other membership funding streams;
• Create and maintain contribution pages for offline events and working with the Development Department to manage digital outreach for these events;
• Oversee long term development projects;
• Develop income and expenditure budget for digital program;
• Develop and monitor departmental budget;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates for this position must be creative, innovative leaders with 7-10 years of digital experience that includes running robust online fundraising and acquisition programs and managing staff.
• Candidates should have an expertise in advocacy campaigns, technology management, online fundraising, email communications, list building, content development and social
  networking.
• Candidates must have a college degree and an interest in reproductive, social and economic justice issues and advocacy.
• Commitment to NARAL Pro-Choice America's mission and goals.

A commitment to contributing to a workplace environment in which diversity is valued and supported.

HOW TO APPLY

NARAL Pro-Choice America is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity.

To apply for this position, please send a resume and a substantive cover letter to:

Ms. Shaki Bello-Botts

NARAL Pro-Choice America

Email: digitaljobs@prochoiceamerica.org

Deputy Field Director, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Washington, DC

Deputy Field Director

Posted on: November 6, 2014
Application deadline: December 26, 2014
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice America

NARAL Pro-Choice America and NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation is seeking a Deputy Field Director for this dynamic, mission-driven organization that has been at the forefront of the fight for reproductive rights since its founding in 1968. NARAL has an annual budget of approximately $12 million and encompasses a 501 (c)(3), a 501(c)(4), and a political action committee.

NARAL Pro-Choice America is the nation's leading advocate for reproductive freedom and protecting a woman's right to choose her own reproductive destiny. With more than one million members and supporters, NARAL Pro-Choice America is dedicated to mobilizing and building the base of pro-choice advocates, identifying and supporting pro-choice candidates, and advancing sound reproductive policies that support women and families at all stages of their reproductive life. These policies include preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion.

SUMMARY

The Deputy Field Director will work to increase the capacity and overall health of the network of NARAL Pro-Choice America. The primary goal will be the creation, implementation, and oversight of programmatic field work. The Deputy Director will provide ongoing and consistent communications, technical assistance, and support to state affiliates. The responsibilities of the Deputy Field Director shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development of campaign field plans for electoral, legislative, and issue organizing.This will include but is not limited to voter contact, field budgets, work plans, and overall timelines.
• Provide direct technical support to members of the affiliate network. Will work with the National Field Director to assess, develop and increase the capacity of state affiliates to implement effective strategic campaigns individually and in cooperation with NARAL Pro-Choice America.
• As needed, travel to states to: Directly manage all aspects of Field Program, work with affiliates on coordinating and implementing a comprehensive campaign strategy, provide technical training to affiliates or otherwise facilitate strategic meetings, other travel as assigned.
• Assist the Field Director in designing, implementing, and evaluating a program of trainings and events to enhance the skills and relationships at the affiliate network level.
• The Deputy Field Director will be responsible for overseeing major national initiatives and ensuring their timely and successful completion. This will include forging strategic national alliances and leveraging relationships in affiliate and non-affiliate states to grow the reach and impact of NARAL Pro-Choice America.
• Assist in the development and oversight of the Affiliate Chapter Program.
• Assist Field Director with the department's strategic planning and budgeting process.
• Work closely with affiliate staff to identify ways to continue to improve communication and program integration between NARAL Pro-Choice America and its affiliates.
• other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent;
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electoral and/or legislative organizing with proven record of success;
• Experience managing state-based membership organization. Working knowledge of all aspects of grassroots campaigns including field, mail, lobbying and fundraising;
• Understanding of 501(c) 4,501(c) 3 and PAC distinctions;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Relevant training and facilitation experience;
• Consistent ability to seek out new opportunity and handle multiple, high-level projects at once;
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and oral communications;
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Suite and NGP VAN a must. Additional skills such as graphic design, experience with donor software and a deep understanding of polling and voter files is a definite plus.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis
• Commitment to NARAL Pro-Choice America's goals and programs

• A commitment to diversity and sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences is required.

HOW TO APPLY

NARAL Pro-Choice America is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity.

To apply for this position, please send a resume and a substantive cover letter to:

NARAL Pro-Choice America

1156 15^th Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20005

Fax: (202) 973-3096

Email: fieldjobs@prochoiceamerica.org

MENA Internship, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Geneva, Switzerland

MENA Internship

Posted on: November 5, 2014
Application deadline: November 25, 2014
Posted by: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

Would you like to work with women, peace and security issues? Do you want to apply your textbook Human Rights law skills to the real world setting of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region? Do you want to interact with NGOs from MENA and contribute to their work for Peace, Women and Security? Do you want to experience the exciting – and sometimes chaotic – life of working in a civil society organisation with small budgets and big ambitions?

If you have answered YES to the questions above, then we want you to be our MENA Project intern for Spring 2015.

As a member of the dedicated WILPF team, your tasks will be exciting, diverse, and challenging. You will take part in the UN human rights bodies' sessions, you will liaise with our partners in the MENA region and learn from their work and you will report on all of that using your academic knowledge.

You will also prepare articles, working documents and other materials concerning women's rights, peace and security in the MENA region for our blog, newsletter and for internal use and will assist with the administration of our website. The intern will be responsible for updating our website.

We encourage you to apply if you are a committed activist interested on Women's rights and Peace issues. The internship is perfect for an energetic, motivated person who wants to discover the world of feminist organisations and activism.

DUTIES

• Researching, collecting and analyzing information about particular conflict situations, with a focus on our 9 partner countries to inform advocacy campaigns.
• Liaising with our national partners to implement the programme activities.
• Following up with other international organisations and sections on shared activities.
• Attending and reporting on several events in Geneva including the UN Human Rights Council sessions, treaty bodies and side events and provide logistical and administrative assistance to WILPF delegations to Geneva.
• Monitoring and reporting on international news and political developments in the region.
• Providing Translation and proofreading from English to Arabic and vice versa.
• Managing the MENA Agenda website, facebook page and blog.
• Providing assistance to MENA team members as needed.
• Assisting with logistics and administration of the Geneva office and facilitate conmmunications with other teams in Geneva, New York, London and the region.

PRACTICAL STUFF

• Full-time internship (January-June 2015)
• Geneva-based internship
• One day dedicated to administrative support
• You will be requested to do unofficial translations
• Unpaid internship
• Accommodation in our facilities are supported 50%

REQUIREMENTS

• Pursuing a Masters Degree or a hold a Degree in International Relations, Gender studies, International Law, Human Rights or a related field
• Human Rights activism or previous experience with the Civil Society
• The candidate must be fluent in both English and Arabic. Working knowledge of French is a great advantage.
• Knowledge of online social activism
• Self-motivated and can demonstrate considerable initiative and be able to manage and complete many tasks simultaneously.
• Mastered Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point and Excel)
• Experience with Wordpress or other CMS (Content Management Systems)
• Interested in WILPF's mission

HOW TO APPLY

Please, send your application, including cover letter and CV, to internship@wilpf.ch Please write 'MENA Intern' as email subject. We only receive applications by email.