Work In Progress
Campus Progress highlights work positions that would interest young progressives. Jobs appear on this page chronologically and remain up for three months or until we are told the position is filled. Campus Progress would also recommend Idealist, JobsThatAreLeft, NOI, MediaBistro, and Roll Call for a more comprehensive list of job opportunities as well as listing your own organization’s openings. If you are interested in having a job opening posted, please email the posting to organize(at)campusprogress.org with “Work in Progress” in the subject line.
Roadies, Global Zero
Post Date: March 12, 2010
Now through May, we have an opportunity to dramatically expand the Global Zero movement – by bringing a critically acclaimed new film, COUNTDOWN TO ZERO, to campuses, churches, conferences, and camps around the United States. To do this, we need your help. Actually, we need you. Applications accepted on a rolling basis (positions will be filled as we receive applications); absolute deadline March 15, 2010. Click here for more information and to apply.
Online Outreach & Communications Manager, Democracy Now!New York, NY
Post Date: March 9, 2010
Democracy Now! seeks experienced online strategist to fill a new Online Outreach & Communications Manager position. Using social networking sites, online ad campaigns, SEO, SEM, email campaigns, outreach to bloggers, online publications and social change organizations, the Online Outreach & Communications Manager will ensure that Democracy Now!’s daily news program reaches the widest possible online audience. Click here for more information and to apply.
Montana Field Organizer, Alliance for Climate Protection Montana
Post Date: March 5, 2010
Work primarily involves grassroots and grass tops organizing on behalf of the Alliance for Climate Protection to advance the Alliance’s goal of educating the public about the causes of and solutions to climate change. Work will also involve a portion of time spent on activities for the Alliance’s sister non-profit corporation, the Climate Protection Action Fund, to advance its goal of promoting passage of strong federal climate change legislation during the current Congress. Field organizers are being hired for the state of Montana. Employment is “at-will” and indefinite with no minimum term. The salary for these positions varies based on experience and includes a generous benefit package. This position reports directly to the Montana state director. Click here for more information and to apply.
Public Policy Associate, FacebookWashington, DC
Post Date: March 5, 2010
Facebook is seeking an enthusiastic Public Policy Associate. This position is full time and is located in Washington, DC. Responsibilities include Attend and report on hearings of Congressional Committees; Represent Facebook at meetings with non-profit organizations and at trade and technical associations; Assist in the company’s election and voter action activities; Monitor federal and state legislation; Liaise with U.S. federal government agencies, offices of Members of Congress, and state governmental officials as directed by and to assist the Policy Team Draft presentations and documents; Organize news clippings and monitor media; Provide administrative support to Policy Team in Washington, DC Click here for more information and to apply.
Midwestern States Field Associate, Choice USAWashington, DC
Post Date: February 16, 2010
Choice USA seeks a committed, experienced individual who is passionate about reproductive/social justice to organize and develop our Midwestern States Field Program. The Midwestern States Field Associate will build a diverse base, lead and create trainings, build relationships with colleagues and partners as well as create and implement campaign strategy. Candidates must have knowledge of and commitment to reproductive health and rights and/or social justice issues, experience with national and/or state organizing and excellent training skills. Click here for more information and to apply.
Western States Field Coordinator, Choice USAWashington, DC
Post Date: February 16, 2010
Choice USA seeks a committed, experienced individual who is passionate about reproductive/social justice to lead and coordinate our Western States Field Program. The Western States Field Coordinator will build a diverse base, lead and create trainings, build coalitions and relationships with colleagues and partners as well as create and implement campaign strategy. Candidates must have knowledge of and commitment to reproductive health and rights and/or social justice issues, experience with national and/or state organizing and excellent training skills. Click here for more information and to apply.
National Organizer, United Students Against SweatshopsWashington, DC
Post Date: January 26, 2010
United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) is currently hiring two (2) full-time National Organizers to be based out of Washington, DC. The position requires a two-year commitment and a willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. The position offers a $30,000 salary, a comprehensive health benefits package, and a union contract including flexible vacation time and a Cost-of-Living Adjustment. Applications are due March 15, 2010. Applicants will be notified in late April and the position will start in May/June 2010. Incoming organizers will be trained by the four current national organizers, three of whom will leave shortly after the two incoming staff start. USAS National Organizers are overseen by a National Coordinating Committee of student organizers. Click here for more information and to apply.
Press Secretary, Truman National Security ProjectWashington, DC
Post Date: January 26, 2010
The Press Secretary will be responsible for developing and implementing a press outreach strategy to make a major impact in new and traditional media. The Press Secretary will be the person most responsible for pitching and advancing press efforts for a significant number of events (often multiple events daily), and travel will be required. The Press Secretary will also coordinate efforts and share responsibilities with coalition partners. The Press Secretary will be working closely with nationally-recognized political and policy staff and consultants, and will be an integral part of a fast-moving, hard-working, and highly-flexible team in a rapidly-growing organization. Click here for more information and to apply.
Deputy Advocacy Director, Truman National Security ProjectPost Date: January 26, 2010
Location: Washington, DC
The Deputy Advocacy Director will be helping an experienced and nationally recognized team of principals to manage a national coalition of national security leaders, veterans, and security organizations to make a major impact in new and traditional media, host a significant number of events, and shift the debate on Capitol Hill. The Deputy Advocacy Director will working closely with the Advocacy Director to lead a team of Regional Field Directors, and will be an integral part of a fast-moving, hard-working, and highly-flexible team for a rapidly-growing organization. Click here for more information and to apply.
Internship, Corporate Accountability InternationalPost Date: January 19, 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns challenging irresponsible and dangerous corporate actions around the world. This is a skills-building internship program, in which interns will take on significant projects to advance Corporate Accountability International’s mission, including our Think Outside the Bottle Campaign, challenging corporate control of water, and our Value [the] Meal campaign, challenging corporate abuse of our food. The projects will be coupled with training sessions with a variety of staff members and guest trainers. Sample training topics include action planning, campaign research, media outreach, fundraising, recruitment, direct pressure tactics, and many others. Click here for more information and to apply.
Conservation Organizer, Sierra ClubPost Date: January 13, 2010
Location: Washington, DC
The Sierra Club, a leading national environmental organization, seeks a Conservation Organizer for our Global Population and Environment Program in Washington DC. This position has a limited duration of one year with possibility of extension depending on funding. The Conservation Organizer helps to carry out one or more of the program’s initiatives. Assists in development of initiative plans. Participates in activities and services provided by the national program. Helps to coordinate volunteer leaders, national, state and local conservation staff. Click here for more information and to apply.
Executive Director, Energy Action CoalitionPost Date: January 13, 2010
Location: Washington, DC
The Energy Action Coalition is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual to join our team as the Executive Director. Energy Action Coalition has a central staff of 10 that coordinates our coalition of 50 organizations with 30+ funded staff in the field. The central staff is small and flexible in order to respond to the coalition’s changing needs and variety of projects. Click here for more information and to apply.
Policy Analyst, New America FoundationPost Date: January 8, 2010
Location: Washington, DC
The New America Foundation’s Federal Education Budget Project, whose mission is to serve as a nonpartisan, authoritative source of easily accessible information on federal education funding for the media, policymakers and staff, state and local officials, nonprofit organizations, and the public, seeks a policy analyst to study and report on education budget and finance issues across all levels of education.Click here for more information and to apply.
Youth Leadership and Engagement Coordinator, Scenarios USAPost Date: January 8, 2010
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Scenarios USA is a national non-profit organization that uses writing and filmmaking to foster youth leadership, advocacy and self-expression in students across the county with a focus on marginalized communities. Scenarios USA asks young people to write about the issues that shape their lives such as HIV/AIDS, pregnancy, peer-pressure, communication, drug/alcohol use, violence and gender. Scenarios USA believes that by valuing youth and listening to their opinions we can have an impact on promoting healthy relationships and empowering a generation of engaged citizens. Click here for more information and to apply.
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