Support the programs and
activities and overall administration of the Public Policy Division on an
as-needed basis. Public Policy activities include: lobbying, grassroots, awards
administration, political action committee, public affairs, and issues
management.
Position may require representing the Public Policy Division at
various meetings, conferences, or other programs, including but not limited to
hearings and meetings on Capitol Hill, coalition meetings, and internal
programs.
· Help with pre-conference planning and on-site staffing of several
GR-specific symposia.
· Writing, editing, updating, reviewing and suggesting
ideas for various websites/webpages pertaining to the Public Policy department
(i.e. PowerofA.org, ASAEPAC.org, and other singular webpages).
· Provide
project/program status reports on regular basis to staff of the Public Policy
Division, and to other members of staff as required.
· Coordinating mailings
(both usps and electronic)
· Participate in special projects/assignments as
necessary - other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Superior
written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects
and in a deadline-oriented environment.
Strong interpersonal skills, as well
as ability to work independently.
Must have sharp eye for quality control and
consistency in messaging and written materials.
Must be team player committed
to constant improvement and creative approaches to working in new
situations.
Must display good judgment, and exhibit strong customer-service
orientation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Undergraduate work in public policy,
public relations, or related discipline preferred. Also, interest in public
policy, government and political affairs preferred.
COMPENSATION:
·
Must be in conjunction with Class Credit.
TO APPLY:
· Please send a
cover letter, resume and a writing sample to: clochiatto@asaenet.org or fax to:
202.371.1673
by JANUARY 31, 2010.
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