Jobs
We currently have three openings (See descriptions below):
1. Membership Director
2. Federal Policy Deputy Director
3. Membership Associate / State Operations
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Important Notice for Applicants
Due to the large volume of resumes we are unable to personally acknowledge the receipt and status of each one. After a resume is received, it is reviewed and, if appropriate, routed to the hiring department for further consideration. Please read instructions carefully as incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The recruitment process may take four weeks or longer due to the specific nature of each position's requirements.
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OPENING: Membership Director
We are seeking an engaging and experienced organizer to direct the operations of the national membership department at Fight Crime: Invest in Kids.
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is a nonprofit organization made up of over 5,000 law enforcement leaders and victims of violence from across the country who believe that the key to preventing crime is investing in programs proven to keep kids on the right track. Over the past 10 years, we have played a significant role in helping to expand federal and state investments in kids.
The membership director supervises the day-to-day operations of the membership team, which comprises two associates and one program assistant. The national membership team develops and implements state and federal advocacy strategy in key states across the country; this includes recruiting and mobilizing members, organizing press conferences, and facilitating meetings between our members and Members of Congress. The director also oversees national work with our crime survivor members and works with national associations and our most prominent members. The director reports to the National Director of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids.
The membership director participates in and directs the following activities:
· Recruit new law enforcement members at national and targeted state law enforcement conferences and through networking with existing members.
· Work with our members to help them become better spokespeople with policy makers and the media, including briefing members on our federal policy agenda and the evidence about the crime-prevention impact of investments in kids
· Activate our members to weigh in on state and federal policy issues. Assist members with setting up meetings with Members of Congress, submitting opinion editorials and letters to the editor, and appearing at press conferences - to influence policy makers about the importance of investments in kids.
Qualifications:
* Successful track record of organizing/mobilizing around one or more issues
* Strong oral and written communication skills (including a track record of making compelling presentations in varied settings ranging from one-on-one to a 100- plus person group)
* Professional, motivated, energetic and organized individual with at least 2-3 years of supervisory experience
* Experience developing and implementing strategic plans
* Ability to attend to every detail while never losing sight of the big picture
* An understanding of the legislative process
* Willingness to travel
* Commitment to making sure all kids get a good start in life.
Pluses: Familiarity with policies affecting children and youth, familiarity with the law enforcement and/or crime victim communities, and experience working in a membership-oriented organization.
Salary: commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.
To Apply: Please send completed questionnaire, resume and cover letter to:
Membership Director Search
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
1212 New York Ave, NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Fax: 202-776-0110
Email: jobs@fightcrime.org
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is an equal opportunity employer that understands the value of diversity and it's impact on a high performance culture.
No phone inquiries, please.
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OPENING: Federal Policy Deputy Director
Principal Responsibilities:
The Federal Policy Deputy Director will work as an integral part of our four-person Federal Policy Team (FPT). Reporting to the Federal Policy Director, the Deputy Director will help the Director in leading the organization's efforts to influence public policy at the federal level. The Deputy Director will work closely with the Federal Policy Director, the four national directors of the sibling organizations, 11 state offices, as well as assist in the supervision of the FPT staff (two Associates and occasional interns). Priority issues include early care and education, home visiting, programs both during and after school to keep kids on track, effective interventions to get troubled kids back on track, child nutrition, and other investments proven by research to improve outcomes for at-risk children.
Specific responsibilities include working closely with the Federal Policy Director on:
*Understanding, tracking and anticipating policy trends and emerging issues facing at-risk children;
*Legislative monitoring, analysis and developing policy positions;
*Planning and implementation of strategic advocacy objectives;
*Developing and disseminating advocacy materials designed to engage member constituencies and influence policy-makers;
*Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with Congressional staff on key Congressional Committees and Member offices;
*Participating in a variety of coalitions to advance policy objectives; and
*Supervision of FPT staff.
Required Qualifications:
*Able to strategize effectively about how to work with members around the country to advance a federal policy agenda on Capitol Hill and in the Administration;
*Able to juggle multiple projects at once, and respond rapidly and flexibly to changing priorities;
*Knowledgeable about the U.S. Congress, including the budget and appropriations process;
*At least five years of Capitol Hill experience (as a staff member, lobbyist, policy advocate, etc.);
*Able to operate in coalitions of like-minded organizations working on issues affecting children;
*Demonstrated ability to be an effective and persuasive communicator, both orally and in writing;
*Strong commitment to our mission and strategic vision; and
*Ability to work in a collegial manner with a diverse group of colleagues, in the national office and the 11 state offices.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Experienced with children's policy issues like the ones listed above.
Salary and Benefits: The salary for this position is commensurate with experience plus outstanding benefits, including fully employer-paid premiums for health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan with an employer match; and generous annual leave.
To Apply: Please send (email preferred) cover letter explaining why you are interested and qualified for the position, resume, completed questionnaire, legislative writing sample, and three-year salary history (which will be held in strict confidence) to:
Federal Policy Deputy Director Search
Council for a Strong America
1212 New York Avenue NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
jobs@councilforastrongamerica.org
No phone calls please.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture.
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OPENING: Membership Associate / State Operations
Organization: Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is a nonprofit organization made up of over 5,000 law enforcement leaders and victims of violence from across the country who believe that the key to preventing crime is investing in programs proven to keep kids on the right track (www.fightcrime.org). We are seeking an engaging and motivated organizer to conduct member recruitment and mobilization at Fight Crime: Invest in Kids.
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is affiliated with the Council for a Strong America, the parent organization of four bi-partisan sibling organizations - Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, Mission: Readiness, America's Edge, and Shepherding the Next Generation - all working toward the common goal of increased investments in children and families. Our members are "unexpected messengers" who are extraordinarily effective at reaching policy-makers to help win major victories for kids. Together with allies, we work to ensure that every child has access to proven programs that help them get the right start in life: early education, childhood nutrition, family support, and other programs that help at-risk children.
Position Summary: The membership associate plays a key role in recruiting and mobilizing law enforcement leaders in key states across the country in support of increased state and federal investments in programs that help kids get the right start in life. Rather than working directly with legislators or the executive branch, the Associate will activate and support our law enforcement and crime victim members to educate key decision-makers about the importance of investments in kids.
Membership Associates, with the guidance of the Membership Director, are responsible for:
· Devising master plans for assigned states in accordance with federal or state policy objectives;
· Enlisting new law enforcement leaders to join Fight Crime: Invest in Kids;
· Activating our members to weigh in on state and/or federal policy issues;
· Educating our members and prospective members about the link between investments in kids and crime reduction;
Requirements:
* Commitment to making sure all kids get a good start in life;
* Experience working in a membership-orientated organization;
* Successful track record of recruiting or mobilizing individuals (2-4 years experience) to support a cause;
* Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience making presentations in varied settings;
* Ability and willingness to travel;
* Outgoing personality and ability to meet people and connect with them;
* Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks and timelines.
Desirable, but not required: An understanding of the legislative process; familiarity with policies affecting children and youth; familiarity with the law enforcement and/or crime victim communities.
Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.
To Apply: To apply, please send a completed questionnaire, resume, and cover letter to:
Membership Associate Search
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
1212 New York Ave, NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Fax: 202-776-0110
or
E-mail: jobs@fightcrime.org
No phone calls please.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture.