Work In Progress
Campus Progress highlights work positions that would interest young progressives. Listings 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.
National Programs Coordinator, Center for Progressive LeadershipPost Date: November 5, 2009
The National Programs Coordinator responsibilities include assist in identifying and recruiting qualified young people of color, LGBT youth, women and other individuals to apply for the New Leaders Internship and Fellowship Program; support the selection and acceptance process for the New Leaders Internship and Fellowship Program, including developing a system to track all applicants, communicating with and doing outreach to prospective applicants, reviewing applications, and coordinating interviews with top applicant; and identify networking and educational opportunities for New Leaders with other progressive political, advocacy, and nonprofit organizations. Click here for more information and to apply.
Manager of New Media Strategies, Advocates for YouthWashington, DC
Post Date: November 4, 2009
Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and promoting policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health. Since 1980, Advocates has been providing information, training, and advocacy to youth, youth-serving organizations, policy makers, and the media in the United States and internationally. Advocates’ philosophy of Rights.Respect.Responsibility.® informs all its work. The organization promotes youth rights to sexual health information and services, models youth-adult partnerships in all its efforts, and holds society responsible for its role in providing youth with the tools they need to make responsible decisions about their sexual health.
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New Media Associate, FiredoglakeNew York, NY
Post Date: November 4, 2009
We’re looking for someone to work with Firedoglake as a New Media Associate to assist with online organizing campaigns for progressive issues. The New Media associate will help us with producing online campaigns, managing data, and promoting our work through social media. This is a full time position based in New York City.
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Electoral Action Training (EAT) Trainer, United States Student AssociationPost Date: October 27, 2009
The USSA Foundation (USSAF) is the educational arm of the United States Student Association (USSA), the nation’s oldest and largest student organization. USSAF provides training, organizing manuals, and technical assistance to students to build the capacity of the national student movement. The Electoral Action Training (EAT) is a USSAF training created in partnership with Campus Camp Wellstone. The EAT trains student organizers in the skills and concepts of electoral organizing including registration, education, mobilization, coalitions and volunteer management with the goal of building student power.
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Field Director, Genocide Intervention NetworkPost Date: October 26, 2009
Genocide Intervention Network (GI-NET) is changing the way the United States and the international community respond to the world’s worst crimes by empowering individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. GI-NET’s Fiel d Director is responsible for managing the staff and strategic direction of GI-NET’s two flagship field programs: STAND, the student-led division of GI-NET, and the Carl Wilkens Fellowship program, a leadership development program for community leaders.
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Online Communications Associate, Campus ProgressPost Date: October 15, 2009
The Online Communications Associate will work with the Online Communications Manager in conceptualizing, creating, and implementing all design aspects of Campus Progress’s online presence and print collateral. This includes an organization website and online magazine, campaign websites, and fliers, tool kits, signage, and other printed materials.
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Media Internship, Progressive Women’s VoicesPost Date: October 8, 2009
The WMC Media Intern assists the Media Director & Media Manager. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Outlook and have an interest in media. In addition, candidates must be Internet savvy, have good clerical skills, and pay excellent attention to detail. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills, an ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines, and a demonstrated commitment to team work. A minimum commitment of 25 hours per week is required. The WMC Media Intern assists the Media Director & Manager with the tracking media coverage of our Progressive Women’s Voices alumnae and SheSource? experts, editing media success updates, writing for the WMC blog, updating the WMC’s social media sites, online research, researching media requests (Cision), email blasts (DIA), and assisting with contact mgmt (DIA, Outlook). This position runs from November 1, 2009 until June 1, 2009. Please send a resume and cover letter to rachell@womensmediacenter.com. **Subject line must say: Progressive Women’s Voices Media Internship
Campaign Communications Director, Repower AmericaLocation: Washington, DC
Post Date: October 6, 2009
The Alliance for Climate Protection is seeking an experienced Communications Director for its Repower America campaign in Washington, D.C. The Communications Director is responsible for developing and implementing a communications strategy to spearhead the communications activities of Repower, with a focus on (1) educating the public about the causes of and solutions to the climate crisis; and (2) promoting the passage of federal climate protection legislation during the current Congress. Click here for more information.
Digital Media Associate, Center Human ResourcesLocation: New York, NY
Post Date: October 6
Seeking a Digital Media Associate to assist with the Center’s online and digital media efforts, including the Center’s website, blog, e-newsletters, social media, and online fundraising. Applicants must be excited about using online communications to expand the reach of the Center’s programming and advocacy work. The work will include updating, researching, and expanding the Center’s online presence on multiple platforms. Click here for more information.
Fellowships, American Progressive Caucus Policy FoundationLocation: Throughout the country
Post Date: October 1, 2009
The American Progressive Caucus Policy Foundation is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented policy, communications and finance fellows to support the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director in daily operational activities, research and long-term planning. The APCPF acts as a bridge between progressives inside and outside of Congress; qualified applicants will have an opportunity to work in the center of the health care battle and other upcoming legislative priorities for progressives in Congress- including national security, financial regulatory reform and climate change. Please send resumes and letters of inquiry to Shaunna Thomas at shaunna (at) ProgressiveCongress.org. The APCPF is based in Washington, DC, but applicants with video editing skills will be considered in other areas of the country.
Energy/Environmental Fellowship, Earth AidLocation: USA
Post Date: September 23rd, 2009
Earth Aid has developed the first free service that enables individuals to track their electric, gas, and water usage in one place online, receive customized tips to help them save, and earn rewards if they do save — points that they can redeem for discounts at local businesses. This fall, we are launching a University Organizing Fellowship to empower students to work on the front lines in the fight against climate change in their communities, track their actual impact, and in the process, receive training on a variety of topics, from community organizing to political outreach and more. For students interested in energy and the environment, Earth Aid’s cutting-edge technology, vision of sustainability, and commitment to metrics-based organizing will provide a valuable and rewarding experience. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 2. Click here for more information and to apply.
Internships, Climate LabLocation: Washington, DC
Post Date: September 23rd, 2009
Climate Lab (http://www.climatelab.org) is filling internship positions in Content Management, Development and Outreach for fall 2009. Climate Lab is a DC-based nonprofit startup that focuses on climate change. In March 2009, we beta-launched a climate change wiki to provide a public platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration on climate issues, including renewable energy, conservation, and energy efficiency. Interns are given hands-on work and detailed responsibilities as they help drive their respective areas of focus for the organization. Click here for more info and to apply.
Organizer, PowerShiftLocation: South Carolina
Post Date: September 22nd, 2009
The South Carolina Organizer’s primary focus will be implementing the Power Shift Campaign, a coordinated effort by Energy Action Coalition partners to connect local campus and community organizing efforts to the national and international call for strong climate policies. The South Carolina Organizer will provide training, resources, and support to South Carolina youth organizing around these issues. In addition to state level organizing, SEN recognizes that it is critical to provide centralized, regionally specific resources for our leaders. Working with SEN’s Executive Director, the South Carolina organizer will coordinate regional phone calls for briefings, trainings, campaign discussions, as well as support event coordination. Click here for more info [pdf].
Social Networking Intern, The Media ConsortiumLocation: Chicago, IL
Post Date: September 15th, 2009
The Media Consortium, a network of 45 leading independent media outlets, is seeking an intern to develop communities on social networking sites (including, but not limited to, FaceBook?, YouTube?, Twitter and MySpace?); track the impact of blogs, articles and projects, and research new media trends and technologies that would be of use to our members. This is an exciting position and we encourage creative work and thinking about community-building, technology and the future of journalism. Click here for more info.
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