http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard The last 20 listings from the Personal Democracy Forum Copyright 2008 Personal Democracy Forum Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:00:37 -0400 en-us The Participatory Politics Foundation (PPF) seeks an experienced and dedicated Rails developer to join our small team. PPF is a non-profit organization that builds and hosts free, open-source software for political engagement and government transparency. Our flagship project is OpenCongress.org, the most-visited open government website in the U.S. We’re an Agile, user-centered crew working to make government at all levels more accessible and to build public knowledge about political issues. Over the next year, we’re partnering with the Sunlight Foundation to expand the reach of OpenCongress to all 50 state legislatures, extending our existing platform. This is for a contract web development position running from at least March through September, 2010. You’re a great person who’s looking to change the world, and you have: * Strong Ruby and Rails experience * Experience with TDD/Agile development with RSpec and Cucumber * Strong RDBMS design skills, and experience with large datasets * A keen sense of the user experience and a passion for making great software * A strong understanding of information visualization and aethetics * Experience translating large datasets into clean, meaningful data visualizations addressing specific thinking tasks * Excited about free culture and open government, and a desire to engage people in the political process beyond election day. * Comfortable working outside of Rails as needed, on integration with other platforms (semantic MediaWiki and PHP), pl/pgsql stored procedures, sysadmin tasks, etc. We are first looking for candidates in the Bay Area, but telecommuting is an option too, so please be in touch. Come work on a project you believe in, at the forefront of government transparency and accountability! http://www.opencongress.org/about/developer_job Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:45:13 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/115 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/115 The Open Planning Project (TOPP) is a 'dot-org', a non-profit that uses the Web to help cities work better. We write open source software that liberates data and enables civic participation, and we advocate for sensible transportation policy through our Livable Streets Education Program (streetseducation.org) and popular advocacy journalism sites like Streetsblog.org and Streetfilms.org. Our 55-person staff includes software developers, journalists, urban planning enthusiasts, and open government advocates. Historically, TOPP has been funded principally by our founder and by a range of fee-based business activities. We are now seeking an experienced Director of Development to help us diversify our funding base to include philanthropic organizations. This position will be responsible for developing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, cultivating major donors, writing and tracking grants, and coordinating fundraising activities and campaigns. This is a tremendous opportunity for someone with a background in 'venture philanthropy,' the combination of tech start-up environment with mission-driven projects. RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for TOPP. • Manage the development and submission of funding requests. Project manage funding-cycle timelines, and ensure the successful conveyance of relevant deliverables (for example, regular reporting). • Cultivate individual and foundation donors, and conduct prospect research. • Working with our Controller, track revenues and analyze effectiveness of different fundraising approaches. • Develop a system for tracking program expenditures against funding sources, to ensure timely, consistent reporting. • Write grant applications for both governmental and foundation grants, and research new grant opportunities. • Work with program staff to ensure that grant objectives are being met. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of ten years experience working in fundraising and/or business development, with the majority of that experience in the non-profit sector. • Demonstrated success record in all key aspects of fundraising, including major gifts and foundation relations. • Extensive knowledge and professional contacts in philanthropic sector, including major donors and foundations. New York City-specific experience is particularly relevant • Experience managing development initiatives from the ground-up. This position will be responsible for both the big-picture vision and the details of TOPP’s fundraising efforts. • Fluid communication, whether written, electronic, or in person. • A knack for building actionable relationships with a variety of personalities and experts. • A passion for progressive transportation policy and open government. • The ability to learn and adapt quickly, and comfort talking about technology and/or urban planning issues. WE OFFER TOPP invests in the best people and treats them right. We offer competitive salaries and great benefits (all the basics, plus five weeks of vacation and free lunch). We occupy a gorgeous office in SoHo, and we have a bright future. You will be surrounded by friendly, smart, passionate people, and your work will contribute to the empowerment of civil society. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:46:12 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/114 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/114 CREDO Mobile is looking for a high energy Marketing Analyst who wants to change the world. You will work with other analysts and marketers to extract information from our databases and transform that information into actionable intelligence. The Marketing Analyst needs to be a highly motivated self starter. In this role, you will help CREDO make smarter decisions on who we market to, how we communicate with customers and prospects and how we allocate our Marketing dollars. We are a small company; you will work with everyone from coordinators to the CEO. CREDO is a highly analytic organization where data is the basis for every decision we make. The Marketing Analyst will need to juggle a number of projects at once in a fast paced environment where priorities can shift. Speed is critical as many of our projects are tied to the news cycle. We need a resourceful, high energy person with a commitment to get the job done. We are looking for people to own projects who are responsible for the final results. Responsibilities: • Design, develop, publish and interpret regular reports on sales, attrition, political activity and customer lifecycle • Extract and analyze data from multiple sources to understand customer attrition and use this information to direct our renewal, loyalty and retention programs • Generate ad-hoc analysis to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of marketing efforts • Develop analytically based segmentation strategies for acquisition and retention programs • Assist on complex analytic projects and building predictive models • Collaborate with database administrator and other analysts to help design data structures Skills and Experience: • Passionate about changing the world and having fun doing so • Excellent quantitative and problem solving skills with at least 2-3 years of experience working in analytics • Can convert a complex analysis into a point of view on a business problem and clearly communicate it to peers and senior management • Ability to think strategically about the business while tactically implementing solutions • Quick learner who can operate in a fast paced environment • Ability to manage multiple projects and manage their time to meet deadlines • Demonstrated ability to translate a business question into an analytic project • Proficient in SQL and above average Excel skills • Direct marketing or political campaign experience a plus, but not required Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:53:37 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/113 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/113 MAPLight.org, a dynamic, award-winning nonprofit, is a seeking a Research Director to lead efforts to research and analyze data on campaign contributions, interest groups and votes in Congress and state legislatures. This position is full-time and based in downtown Berkeley, California (close to BART). MAPLight.org illuminates the connection between money and politics in unprecedented ways. Our groundbreaking website links campaign contributions with how legislators vote, revealing how money and politics affect the specific issues people care about. The Research Director supervises MAPLight.org’s research operations including data collection, data analysis, and generating findings and reports. The ideal candidate will have a passion for telling the story of how campaign contributions bias issues and results. The Research Director position is central to MAPLight.org’s work. Responsibilities Include: • Maintaining the accuracy and timeliness of MAPLight.org’s data about U.S. Congress and state legislatures • Monitoring and researching bills in Congress and state legislatures • Developing and executing quality assurance systems for all MAPLight.org data and research findings • Conducting analyses and writing reports on notable findings • Supervising a staff Research Associate and MAPLight.org’s research internship program • Providing editorial direction for MAPLight.org research projects • Querying existing MySQL database • Working with technical staff to create new site features and data analysis tools • Representing MAPLight.org by speaking, writing, and presenting • Contributing strategically and operationally to our success as a part of MAPLight.org’s management team • Performing other tasks as needed Required Qualifications: • Minimum three years experience in database journalism, academic research, project management, or a related field, with a solid record of achievement • Excellent analytical and quantitative skills • Excellent research skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively about both technical and non-technical topics • Demonstrated skills in working with data • Excellent project management skills, included demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects involving numerous staff • Strong manager; experienced at hiring, training, and supervising staff • Absolute commitment to highest standards of data accuracy • 100% attention to detail • Strong computer skills • Thorough knowledge of American politics--both political and policy issues • Personal commitment to MAPLight.org’s mission and goals Additional Desired Qualifications: • Experience with campaign finance research • Experience working with databases, including writing queries • Thorough understanding of social science research methods • High level of computer/technical skill • Keeps up with emerging technology, especially on the Web This position is full-time, with salary depending on experience, and includes health and dental benefits and paid vacation. MAPLight.org is located in downtown Berkeley, California, 1 block from BART. This position is available immediately. Apply by March 1, 2010 for first interview round. Position will remain open until filled. About MAPLight.org: MAPLight.org, a groundbreaking public database, illuminates the connection between campaign donations and legislative votes in unprecedented ways. Elected officials collect large sums of money to run their campaigns, and they often pay back campaign contributors with special access and favorable laws. This common practice is contrary to the public interest, yet legal. MAPLight.org makes money/vote connections transparent, to help citizens hold their legislators accountable. MAPLight.org’s small, effective team has won numerous awards, including a 2008 Webby award nomination for best Politics website and a Knight-Batten Award for Innovations in Journalism. Learn more at http://maplight.org. For more job openings at MAPLight.org, visit http://maplight.org/jobs. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:13:04 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/112 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/112 The Personal Democracy Forum (PdF) is seeking a Drupal developer to work as a full-time contractor. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Position Responsibilities include the following: • Maintain two Drupal websites: personaldemocracy.com and techpresident.com • Maintain security and server updates • Modify backend and integrate CSS to reflect forthcoming information re-architecture and new design templates • Install new modules and create new functionality as needed • Evaluate and support integration and maintenance of 3rd party applications as needed • Manage project plan for all development related projects • Report weekly to the COO; interface with editorial and business staff on website needs Skills and Experience Viable candidates will have the following skills and experience: • A minimum of 3 years experience developing and maintaining content-rich, Drupal-based sites with Web 2.0 functionality • Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML, and CSS • In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the functionality available within the Drupal core and modules • A team player, creative problem-solver, and self-starter able to manage and complete projects on time with minimum supervision • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Knowledge of SEO, as well as effective information architecture practices • Ability to maintain clean, documented code • Knowledge of emerging open-source and 2.0 technologies and the ability to creatively apply them to PdF initiatives The following are desired, but not required: • Experience working within small teams • Experience applying technology to the political, advocacy, or non-profit initiatives About the Personal Democracy Forum The Personal Democracy Forum (PdF) is the leading non-partisan organization in the field of politics and technology. Since the launch of its first conference in 2004, PdF has grown steadily, expanding its conference offerings to include international events and building its online presence as an industry resource for those operating in the world of political technology, further solidifying its reputation as a thought leader in the field and the go-to resource for analysis. In 2007, PdF launched its award-winning techPresident blog, featuring a seasoned and crosspartisan team of internet campaigners blogging about how campaigns are using the web and vice versa. techPresident won the Knight-Batten Award for Innovation in Journalism that year. The blog tracks trends in how campaigns and organizations are using social media, as well as how ordinary citizens and activists are using new technologies to insert their voices and concerns into the political process. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:16:47 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/111 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/111 The analyst will be responsible for campaign finance data compilation and analysis for a new phase of CC/NY’s “Connect the Dots” program, which provides reports on campaign contributions and expenditures for New York elections. Primary responsibility is to design, build and maintain database of campaign finance data downloaded from State Board of Elections in accessible form for on-going reference and up-dating as new disclosure data is released (usually five to eight times per year), with an emphasis on reliability and non-technical user accessibility. The campaign finance data files are available at www.elections.state.ny.us/CFDownloads.html. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:36:23 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/110 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/110 The Events Coordinator is a mid-level position at NDN which will oversee all aspects of the production and private events. The Events Coordinator will oversee event promotion, production, logistics and catering, and manage the event space and catering facilities at the NDN/NPI HQ. Substantial event experience required, as is general facility with information technology, particularly digital A/V systems. Ability to work happily and effectively in a team oriented environment a must. Salary commensurate with experience. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:46:46 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/109 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/109 NDN and the New Policy Institute seek a DC Membership Coordinator to manage our DC-based member network and work as part of the Membership & Development team in securing the organization’s annual budget. Specific responsibilities will include: * Scheduling and executing member events in Washington, DC * Maintaining relationships with current members and helping to prospect and solicit new members * Communicating with current and prospective members to share information about NDN and the New Policy Institute’s activities Applicants should be outgoing and able to foster and maintain interpersonal rapport; be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; and be able to work independently on assigned projects. Relevant development/fundraising experience or experience managing or operating in a member-based program is highly valued. The position reports to the VP of Membership & Development. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:33:39 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/108 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/108 NDN and the New Policy Institute seek an experienced editor to manage our content, oversee the execution of web communications strategies, and engage with our readers and supporters. Specific responsibilities include: maintaining and managing several websites and ensuring effective placement of content; promoting and distributing major work to the media and other interested parties; managing social media presences (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.); tracking and analyzing traffic trends; and writing for the NDN and New Policy Institute sites and blogs. Job Requirements: * 2+ years of previous experience as an editor with significant experience working with web content * Excellent writing skills and experience writing for web * Experience using content management systems and familiarity with Drupal and WordPress * Functional knowledge of HTML/CSS (some PHP experience a plus) * Organizational, communications, and multitasking skills, and a strong ability to work independently Additional Qualifications: * Experience using social media such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, preferably for specific organizations, causes, or campaigns * Previous experience in center-left politics * Visual/Graphic design experience Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:26:10 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/107 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/107 Democracy for America seeks an experienced and outgoing person for the full-time position of Deputy Training Director. The Deputy Training Director will report to the Training Director and work to develop and administer DFA’s national training program, the DFA Campaign Academy. Responsibilities will include working with a national network of volunteers and campaign professionals to organize and facilitate dozens of weekend training events in cities throughout the country as well as online. The Deputy Training Director will take on a significant role in the training of activists and progressive candidates both in person and online. The position begins immediately and is located in Burlington, Vermont. Significant travel will be required as a trainer and to work with our local volunteers. Competitive salary and benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience. About DFA Founded in the spring of 2004 by Governor Howard Dean, Democracy for America (DFA) empowers all Americans to change their country. We believe in the power of grassroots activism and we are focused on building a long-term sustainable progressive movement. By leveraging our community of over one million members, training thousands of candidates and activists how to win grassroots campaigns, and supporting progressive candidates by providing them with money, media and volunteers, DFA works locally for national change. About the DFA Campaign Academy The mission of the DFA Campaign Academy is to network, focus, and train grassroots activists into effective candidates and political organizers. Through intensive two-day weekend trainings and interactive online trainings the DFA Campaign Academy has trained over 30,000 progressive leaders across the country over the last five years. www.democracyforamerica.com/training Specific Duties and Responsibilities Train - Train grassroots activists and candidates in person and online as part of the regular training program. Coordinate – Coordinate with teams of local activists, organizations, and campaigns to promote DFA Trainings and provide oversight in logistics and planning Collaborate - Work with DFA's national network of professional trainers to assist in staffing training events Administrate - Track key department metrics and keep detailed financial and attendance records for all events Write: Draft national and regional emails to members promoting in person and online trainings. Produce: Produce and present online training material through DFA Night School and the DFA Training blog. Minimum Qualifications • At least 2 cycles of campaign or organizational experience • Familiarity with basic campaign strategies and tactics • Proficient with Word, Excel, and other common office software • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively present material to groups large and small • Detail oriented with experience in administrative and reporting duties • Experience supervising and training volunteers, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments • Strong preference towards those with experience with online organizing, social networks and new media platforms. DFA is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted until 1/31/2010. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:58:16 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/98 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/98 Experience Requirements * 3+ years experience as a standards-based web developer * 1+years of Wordpress (plugins, themes, system architecture) and/or similar experience with Drupal development; interest in both tools when used appropriately * (For Drupal, experience must include customizing the CMS interface for day to day ease of use by non-technical users.) * Work in teams using SCRUM or similar Agile methods (or strong desire to learn this) * Work on social applications and/or successful blogs * Experience with Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, (LAMP), AJAX, jquery, JavaScript, XML, JSON, SQL * Experience and/or interest in Amazon EC2, Google App Engine * Experience with GIS/mapping * Skillful in both back end and front end development * Have worked with both Interaction Designers and Visual Designers; in teams highly focused on the details of great user experiences; in complete teams that have all the core web disciplines working together. * System administrator skills in terms of setting up web and app servers * User of many leading social applications; you love checking out and commenting on the latest good tools out there * Interested in the subject matter of PPS; placemaking, urban planning, community building, sustainable tranportation, civic engagement Other consideration factors * You love being a programmer and see it as a creative practice * Participate in Wordpress & Drupal developer communities, either online or also in person at Word or Drupal Barcamps * Experience and/or interest in web-based mobile app development * Great online and offline working rapport & communication skills * Enthusiastic user of social media, active on Twitter or a blog in the subject areas that you care about * Desire for mentoring and being a mentor; willingness to learn about contemporary product development Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:28:26 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/97 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/97 Description & Details Democratic GAIN, the professional association for individuals and organizations working in progressive and Democratic politics, is currently seeking a full-time Program Associate to work on all aspects of the organization. The position will be based in Washington, DC and will report directly to the Executive Director. The Program Associate will be responsible for: • Responding to all member inquiries, with assistance from other staff as needed • Maintaining Job Board and employer contacts • Donor research and maintaining donor database • Maintaining website content • Assisting with trainings, networking events, Career Fairs and other events • Attending events hosted by progressive allies • General administrative tasks QUALIFICATIONS: Democratic GAIN seeks enthusiastic candidates to support our growing organization. The ideal candidate will have: • A great attitude and willingness to work on all kinds of projects • Attention to detail • Good customer service • Ability to work independently and juggle multiple priorities successfully • Familiarity with political campaigns, labor unions, or progressive advocacy organizations • Experience with online tools; member management tools preferred • Experience managing event logistics • Familiarity with donor research Some travel required. Candidates should be willing to work flexible hours. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:38:00 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/91 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/91 * Research, write, edit and test Care2 action alerts and newsletters, in consultation with teammates and Care2's nonprofit clients * Launch and manage campaigns, then track, analyze and report results for Care2 and clients * Effectively utilize different areas of Care2's Web site and social networking areas (e.g. Races, Care2Connect, E-Cards) to promote campaigns for Care2's nonprofit clients * Interact with broad array of nonprofit clients * Help manage Care2's inventory of email alerts, e-newsletters and Web site placements for maximum effectiveness * Participate in achieving monthly campaign team revenue targets while providing strong value to Care2's nonprofit partners * Achieve Care2 list growth targets by utilizing a wide range of digital marketing techniques. A high value is placed on developing innovative techniques to recruit new members. * Provide strong project participation and/or leadership within Care2, consistent with an upward career growth path Qualifications * Superb writing and speaking skills * Knowledge of, or experience in, the nonprofit sector * Excellent relationship-building, consulting and client management skills * Self-starter, dynamic and able to thrive in an unstructured environment * Excellent listening and communications skills to interact effectively with teammates, clients and others * Strong work ethic and desire to work collaboratively * An interest in, and passion for, progressive social issues and the environment * Ability to work quickly under pressure and multi-task * Excellent organizational skills and ability to help drive projects to completion * Demonstrated skills in using Excel and/or in managing quantitative data * Experience with social media and search engine marketing * HTML and web graphics skills * At least a college degree; Journalism, English, Political Science, International Relations preferred * 1-3 years of relevant experience Compensation: Competitive, depending on qualifications and experience. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:42:42 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/89 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/89 * Research, write, edit and test Care2 action alerts and newsletters, in consultation with teammates and Care2's nonprofit clients * Launch and manage campaigns, then track, analyze and report results for Care2 and clients * Effectively utilize different areas of Care2's Web site and social networking areas (e.g. Races, Care2Connect, E-Cards) to promote campaigns for Care2's nonprofit clients * Interact with broad array of nonprofit clients * Help manage Care2's inventory of email alerts, e-newsletters and Web site placements for maximum effectiveness * Participate in achieving monthly campaign team revenue targets while providing strong value to Care2's nonprofit partners * Achieve Care2 list growth targets by utilizing a wide range of digital marketing techniques. A high value is placed on developing innovative techniques to recruit new members. * Provide strong project participation and/or leadership within Care2, consistent with an upward career growth path Qualifications * Superb writing and speaking skills * Knowledge of, or experience in, the nonprofit sector * Excellent relationship-building, consulting and client management skills * Self-starter, dynamic and able to thrive in an unstructured environment * Excellent listening and communications skills to interact effectively with teammates, clients and others * Strong work ethic and desire to work collaboratively * An interest in, and passion for, progressive social issues and the environment * Ability to work quickly under pressure and multi-task * Excellent organizational skills and ability to help drive projects to completion * Demonstrated skills in using Excel and/or in managing quantitative data * Experience with social media and search engine marketing * HTML and web graphics skills * At least a college degree; Journalism, English, Political Science, International Relations preferred * 1-3 years of relevant experience Compensation: Competitive, depending on qualifications and experience. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:41:41 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/88 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/88 Develop and coordinate contest guidelines, jury engagement, public visibility and promotion. Organize outreach and develop needed incentives to attract a diverse group of game developers to apply their craft to STEM-based games. Foster connections between developers and marketing/distribution partners to help ensure the games reach target audiences in both formal and informal settings. Help define the “value add” of newly designed games for learning within school and community settings, with a particular emphasis on reaching historically underserved populations including girls and minority students. Promote alliances that will help young people become producers—in addition to consumers—by providing long-term partnering and mentorship opportunities with industry and youth development professionals. Take lead in responding to funders and media requests for information. Manage budget and project reporting requirements. Oversee web development, documentation of best practices and other multi-media production Supervise project staff and volunteers. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of professional experience and relevant educational credentials. S/he will have managed or produced in the following areas: Contests, competitions, or large scale media productions Collaboration of diverse teams with participants from backgrounds from academic, non-profit, and media sectors. Project management including fundraising, budget management, and timely delivery of expected outcomes/deliverables. The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and skills: Expertise in a relevant field of knowledge including science, math, digital media, learning, child and youth development Ability to work with a variety of personalities and skill sets Independent thinker and worker Innovative and flexible problem-solver Detail-oriented, multi-tasking wizardry Ability to “manage up” with diverse leadership styles Sense of humor This position is funded for a minimum of one year through a dedicated grant. We anticipate receiving additional funding for this position beyond the initial term. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:09:51 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/87 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/87 Blue State Digital (BSD), a strategic consulting and technology firm, seeks an intern with blogging, social networking, online research and content management experience to assist in the implementation of online messaging campaigns. The intern will create and load static and dynamic content, identify outreach targets, drive participation in specific campaign-related actions or activities and participate in various research projects. This position is based in Blue State Digital's Washington, DC office, reports to the Deputy Director of Content and Distribution, and could start as soon as late January. Job Responsibilities * Provide strategic advice and calendar planning for new and existing strategy clients, helping to capitalize on key events, organizational milestones and breaking news stories * Write and revise blog posts and static web content accordingly to provide the best final product possible * Assist with the production and delivery of approved content for action items, website launches and ongoing website maintenance * Conduct initial research for new clients to lay groundwork for overall strategy * Perform other duties as required Required Qualifications * Meticulous attention to detail * Strong writing, copy-editing and proof-reading skills * Ability to work on short deadlines and think creatively under pressure * Technically proficient (basic knowledge of HTML and experience with content management systems) * Experience researching, reaching out to bloggers and conducting outreach on social networks * Ability to manage several projects at once and see them through from assignment to delivery * Work well with a variety of departments and key actors * Must be eligible to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications * Advanced knowledge of HTML * Experience with Expression Engine * Experience in one or more of the following areas: * Journalism/media * Campaign staff member (new media, communications/press) * Blogging and/or knowledge of the online political space * Email or direct mail writing and/or production Compensation Internships will last approximately three months and are paid positions. BSD is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Today! Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:59:29 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/85 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/85 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is seeking a hard-working, fast-learning Research Associate to help produce IAVA’s highly respected Issue Reports, an in-depth series of policy briefs on the most urgent issues facing new veterans. The ideal candidate will be trained in various research techniques, comfortable with public policy, and will relish digging in to Congressional bills, policy briefs, legalese and fine print. He or she must then be able to quickly and concisely reframe and communicate information to the wider IAVA staff and to external audiences. That means being an impeccable, engaging writer -- no ivory tower wonks here. The Research Associate will work as part of an energetic, highly visible team in IAVA's Washington office. IAVA is the nation’s first and largest group for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. We're winning major battles in Congress (like the GI Bill), helping thousands of veterans nationwide, and making national headlines daily. If you care about how America treats its returning troops, and you want to see your research and writing end up in places like the New York Times, IAVA may be the right fit for you. Responsibilities: * Procuring the latest studies from federal agencies and nongovernmental entities. * Preparing memos on emerging policy issues; fact-checking meticulously. * Assisting the Deputy Policy Director for Research with writing IAVA Issue Reports. * Working with outside vendors to prepare Issue Reports for print; managing design, proofreading, and keeping project on timeline. * Planning Issue Report circulation among lawmakers, members of the Executive Branch, VSOs, and relevant nonprofits and think-tanks. Qualifications: * At least 2 years of research experience (with an educational institute, on Capitol Hill, with/within the federal government, or related). * Excellent writing and editorial skills. * Highly organized, comfortable working on multiple tasks under pressure, and proven ability to meet tight deadlines. * Commitment to the goals of IAVA. * A positive attitude, sense of humor, and strong work ethic. * Experience researching public policy is a plus. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:16:19 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/78 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/78 MAPLight.org, an innovative, award-winning nonprofit, is seeking a Program Assistant. This position is part-time and based in downtown Berkeley, California (close to BART). MAPLight.org illuminates the connection between money and politics in unprecedented ways. Our groundbreaking website links campaign contributions with how legislators vote, revealing how money and politics affect the specific issues people care about. The Program Assistant assists the Development Associate and other MAPLight.org staff in all aspects of the organization. Responsibilities include: - Organizing and coordinating projects - Scheduling and coordinating meetings - Filing, organizing, and ordering office materials - Communicating with vendors - Updating website content - Managing donor databases - Proofreading grant reports and proposals - Preparing newsletters and mailings - Internet research on prospective foundations and other topics - Managing media database and compiling media lists - Assembling media kits - Other duties as assigned Required qualifications: - Excellent organizational skills - Excellent writer and proofreader - Computer-savvy, web-savvy - 100% attention to detail, 100% accurate - Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously - Personal dedication to MAPLight.org’s mission and work This position is part-time, 15-20 hours per week, and pays $10/hour. We are flexible and can work around student schedules. We ask a minimum commitment of nine months. Hours are flexible. Come work with us on the cutting edge of government transparency and accountability. About MAPLight.org: MAPLight.org, a groundbreaking public database, illuminates the connection between campaign donations and legislative votes in unprecedented ways. Elected officials collect large sums of money to run their campaigns, and they often pay back campaign contributors with special access and favorable laws. This common practice is contrary to the public interest, yet legal. MAPLight.org makes money/vote connections transparent, to help citizens hold their legislators accountable. MAPLight.org’s small, effective team has won numerous awards, including a 2008 Webby award nomination for best Politics website. Learn more at http://www.maplight.org. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:55:17 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/77 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/77 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) seeks an experienced, highly motivated Field Manager to help us build and execute our innovative, 21st Century organizing model. For a smart, passionate veteran organizer, this is a dream job. Almost 2 million Americans have come back from deployment in Iraq or Afghanistan, and thousands more return every week. IAVA gives them a voice when they come home, and a way to stay connected to service, community and plain old fun. The Field Manager will help IAVA build our already powerful national network of veterans, and ensure that our new "greatest generation" gets the respect and services it deserves. The Field Manager's most critical attribute will be a constant hunger to experiment and innovate. If you love geeking out to split testing, brainstorming new organizing tactics, and reading white papers about field campaigns, then this job is for you. If you apply for this job, you'll need to show us concrete examples of how you experimented, learned and implemented those learnings in an organizing drive or campaign. You'll also need great people and leadership skills, to inspire and train other veteran organizers around the country. IAVA and its members are already winning critical legislative battles, making national news daily, and improving the lives of millions of military families. Our power is growing rapidly. Help us truly harness the power of America's veterans by taking IAVA's organizing to the next level. Responsibilities: * Build, test and constantly refine IAVA's 21st Century organizing model. * Develop creative strategies and tactics for recruiting, engaging and serving IAVA members. * Train and oversee field staff and volunteers. * Coordinate with Advocacy, Online Strategy, Communications and other IAVA departments to mobilize our members around specific actions, events or goals. * Increase the number of Veteran members, and the quality of their experience. * Some travel will be required, though most work will be done from IAVA's New York headquarters. Qualifications: * At least 2 years of political, advocacy, military or other grassroots organizing or membership development. * Proven ability to motivate, train, and develop volunteer leadership. * Proven ability to set and meet clear goals. * Experience managing and training staff. * Extremely strong, clear writing skills. * Comfort with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * Deep understanding of the unique strengths and needs of our newest generation of veterans. * A bachelor’s degree or distinguished military career. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is the nation’s first and largest group for Veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Founded in 2004 by Iraq Veterans, IAVA is a young, dynamic nonprofit with over 150,000 veteran members and grassroots supporters in 50 states. Start Date: Immediate Application deadline: Rolling Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. IAVA provides a range of benefit packages and three weeks paid vacation per year. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:20:01 -0500 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/76 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/76 The Media Consortium is pleased to announce the continuation of its editorial internship program for undergrad and graduate students committed to smart, independent journalism. Interns will be placed with a magazine, online news site, television network/show or a radio network/program for three months in Spring 2010. Interns will work with some of the best editors, reporters and media producers in the country. Each intern will be matched with a Media Consortium member based on three components: 1) Medium (print, online, television, video and/or film) in which they want to develop skills 2) Areas of focus, such as: politics, the environment, economics, reproductive rights 3) Location Interns will: • Complete one to two major editorial projects • Fulfill weekly duties such as fact-checking, research, writing and media production • Meet with top editors/reporters at organization for mentoring sessions • Complete short monthly progress reports • Complete a final report to The Media Consortium Requirements include: • At least 3 years of undergraduate experience and/or have completed undergrad or grad school within the last year • Resumé, two letters of recommendation and links to samples of your work (writing, audio or radio) • Passion and commitment to independent journalism • Deep interest in national politics and social issues • Availability to work four, eight-hour days a week (32 hours) for three months • Strong writing and research skills Location: The Media Consortium is currently placing interns in Minneapolis, Washington, DC, Seattle, and San Francisco/Bay area. Interns are responsible for their own lodging. Stipend and Duration: Interns will receive a stipend of $2,000 for twelve 32-hour weeks. Six individuals will be placed in our Spring program (February 1-April 23). A $125/month travel stipend will be provided by the host organization. The Media Consortium is a network of over 40 of the nation's leading, independent media outlets. For a full list of our members, please visit: http://www.themediaconsortium.org/our-members/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:07:15 -0400 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/70 http://dev-pdfnew.bivings.com/jobboard/listings/show/70