Five Job Openings at AmericaSpeaks
AmericaSpeaks is expanding! They’re looking for the best candidates possible for these important positions:
- Vice President of Resource Development – extraordinary leadership opportunity for a seasoned fundraising professional
- Development Associate – growth opportunity for a professional who seeks the challenge of supporting the AmericaSpeaks resource development program
- Program Assistant – diverse and challenging position, to assist with the planning and implementation of citizen engagement and Town Meetings projects
- Democracy Research Intern – contribute to a knowledge base about deliberative democracy in America
- Citizen Engagement Program Intern – assist with project-related work to develop and implement citizen engagement activities
AmericaSpeaks is a Washington DC-based non-profit organization that “engages citizens in the public decisions that impact their lives.” AmericaSpeaks’ work is focused on opportunities for citizens to impact public policy and decision makers to make informed, lasting decisions. AmericaSpeaks develops and facilitates deliberative methods such as the 21st Century Town Meeting® that brings together hundreds, even thousands of participants to discuss public policy. AmericaSpeaks’ partners have included regional planning groups, local, state, and national governments, as well as national and international organizations. Issues have ranged from Social Security reform, the redevelopment of Ground Zero in New York and rebuilding post-Katrina New Orleans. www.americaspeaks.org
To apply for these positions, submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample by e-mail to jobs@americaspeaks.org. Please mention the job title in the subject of your e-mail. No phone calls please.