Job opening, Just came in an email today

[LaurenG]

September 14, 2010

Dear Lauren,

Do you know someone who might be exactly the right person to join Public Campaign's leadership team?

Below is a job announcement for Vice President for Outreach and Operations for Public Campaign. Please post this and distribute it widely, and ask your friends and colleagues to help us get the word out about this important new senior position at Public Campaign.

Public Campaign is an exciting place to be, and this is a key senior level position. Thanks for helping us find the right individual to join our team!

If you have questions, please direct them to Becky Glass, at [e-mail].

Best regards,

Nick Nyhart
Becky Glass

President and CEO

Board of Directors
Public Campaign Public Campaign





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PUBLIC CAMPAIGN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Vice President for Outreach and Operations (Fall 2010)

Public Campaign is a national organization that works for systemic change in the arena of money and politics, with a specific focus on winning a small donor-driven alternative to corporate-funded campaigns. With the recent Supreme Court ruling in the Citizens United case, the power of big money in politics is drastically increased, making Public Campaign’s multi-faceted drive to create a “Fair Elections” system one of the most important and timely issue campaigns in the country.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Vice President for Outreach and Operations is one of the key senior leaders in the organization. S/he works closely with the President/CEO and the National Campaigns director in the management of the day-to-day operations of the organization, manages national outreach for the organization, plays a lead role in planning and strategy development for the organization, and works alongside the President as a leader of the senior management team. S/he reports directly to the President/CEO.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Outreach to national organizations and national and field partners
Public Relations, with stakeholders, allies, the public and the press
Lead Role in Internal Policy Development/Evaluation/Long Term Planning
Management and Administration of National Office of Public Campaign
Financial Management Oversight
Personnel Management
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple systems, adapt when change is called for, managing, prioritize and delegate assignments, and work under pressure.
Demonstrated relevant experience with organizational models that include field offices or field operations
Relevant experience in field operations, coalition building and outreach
Demonstrated experience in organizational and financial management
At least 5 to 7 years organizational management experience
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent writing skills
Excellent verbal communications skills
Demonstrated success serving as spokesperson for an organization or cause
Personal and/or professional life experiences that demonstrate an understanding and commitment to work for the mission of Public Campaign
Demonstrated track record in and commitment to working with and respecting people of different races, ethnic backgrounds, ideologies, sexual orientation, and political parties
Generous salary and benefits; salary commensurate with experience

Position is open until filled.

PUBLIC CAMPAIGN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR.

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To apply:

Send resume, cover letter, three references and a writing sample, by electronic transmission, to: Becky Glass at: [e-mail].

Subject line: “VP - Outreach & Operations”

For information, call Becky at: 651-295-8284

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To learn more about Public Campaign go to: www.publicampaign.org