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Public Affairs Senior Associate

[Posted 05/05/10]

Organization: Global Strategy Group, LLC
Website: http://www.globalstrategygroup.com
Salary: Based on Experience
Job Type: Full-time
Location: New York, New York
Description: GSG seeks to hire a motivated, organized and goal-oriented individual to fill a challenging position in our New York Public Affairs practice, specializing in coalition building, grassroots advocacy and organizational development for non-profit and corporate clients.
Senior Associate will be responsible for managing and executing key aspects of public affairs campaigns, from writing and developing communications materials and field plans, conducting community outreach, online grassroots mobilization and social media management, and managing coalitions. Experience managing field organizing and/or political/community outreach on political or issue campaigns or in an elective office is preferred. The applicant must be a dynamic, outgoing individual, with strong written and oral communication skills, good people skills, and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously. The Public Affairs Senior Associate will also work closely with the communications and research teams.
Responsibilities:
• Developing and writing campaign plans, proposals, and messaging materials;
• Recruiting coalition members and educating and mobilizing organizations, community leaders and the public;
• Managing advocacy efforts, including recruiting, reporting, and tracking results.
• Implementing online grassroots efforts and social media management.

This position requires a self-motivated and detail-oriented person with excellent organizational skills. The candidate must have good communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work independently or as part of a team
Qualifications: Experience:
• Experience doing organizing or political outreach with a political campaign or advocacy campaign;
• Experience managing community and political relationships;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines and goals with willingness to be part of a team working towards a common goal;
• Strong communication and writing skills and an ability to work with a diverse group of people and audiences;
• Ability to build and maintain coalitions through internet, in person or by phone;

Education:
BA required


Years Experience:
Minimum of 5 years working in a political, elective or issue advocacy environment
How to Apply: Please send resume with cover letter to resumes@globalstrategygroup.com
Deadline: No deadline specified.



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