LINK for OTG looking for Program Assistant/Associate -- please share
Patrice McDermott
The link for the position announcement: http://www.openthegovernment.org/node/4923
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Subject: OTG looking for Program Assistant/Associate -- please share
Please excuse cross-postings – and please share and send good candidates our way.
Abby is leaving at the end of August to pursue a graduate degree at London School of Economics...
Program Assistant/Associate
OpenTheGovernment.org is a coalition of more than 90 organizations that are dedicated to making the federal government more open and accountable. Coalition members represent a broad and varied range of interests and cross the political spectrum. The coalition’s small staff works to organize the openness community around opportunities to influence federal policies.
The coalition is seeking a Program Assistant (or Associate, depending on level of experience) who will have a pitch-in attitude and willingness to work on a range of tasks. The Program Assistant will provide support for the coalition’s policy and advocacy work and gain hands-on experience in coalition work and an in-depth understanding of open government issues. Current top level priorities include amendments to the Freedom of Information Act, secret law, and the reining-in of the surveillance activities of the federal government. This position will include a part-time transition period, for approximately one month. The Program Assistant will receive benefits throughout this period.
Responsibilities include:
• Assisting in managing the coalition’s web presence by frequently updating the coalition's website and using social media tools;
• Assisting in coordinating the civil society evaluation of the Administration’s National Action Plan commitments.
• Identifying topics for inclusion on website, e-newsletter and op-ed development;
• Producing a bi-weekly e-newsletter sent to more than ninety organizations and almost 2,000 individual subscribers;
• Managing membership database, answering the phone, and other administrative tasks;
• Keeping records of coalition activities for funders and Steering Committee members reports up to date and assisting in identifying potential funders; and
• Representing the organization at coalition meetings, and cultivating relationships with coalition partners.
Qualifications for Program Assistant:
• Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in issues of government openness and accountability
• Bachelor’s Degree in political science or related field
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently in a fast paced, changing environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to prioritize
• Skills in using online technologies creatively a plus
• Experience working with coalitions a plus.
To be considered for a Program Associate position, applicants should have skills/experience in communications and media work, and 1-3 years’ experience in the public interest community.
TO APPLY: Please email your cover letter, resume, and a 2 – 3 page writing sample to in...@openthegovernment.org by July 10, 2015. No calls accepted.
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