The Coalition for Sensible Safeguards (CSS) is seeking an outreach intern. CSS is an alliance of over 70 organizations: from environmental, labor, and consumer advocacy organizations to research, policy, and community organizing groups. The coalition is joined in the belief that our country’s system of regulatory safeguards (clean air and water laws, worker safety laws, laws regulating Wall Street) provides a stable framework that secures our quality of life and paves the way for a sound economy that benefits us all. See www.sensiblesafegaurds.org for more information about the coalition.

Responsibilities:

This position will work with the CSS coordinator to facilitate communications and projects among our member organizations. Responsibilities include helping to drive coalition priorities by writing issue updates, editing coalition documents and materials, creating web content, participating in research projects, and reaching out to individuals, organizations, and decision makers. This position provides the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a multi-affiliate nonprofit organization and the development and implementation of public policy.

Qualifications:

• Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; detailed oriented; familiarity with general office software (Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel required, PowerPoint preferred), knowledge and experience with website maintenance, blogging, and social networks.
• Capabilities: Demonstrated relationship-building skills; solid judgment and critical thinking skills; ability to handle multiple details and tasks; highly organized; commitment to strong public protections and public interest issues; a good sense of humor.

CSS allows interns to gain experience in the nonprofit sector and be a critical part of the team driving forward our coalition agenda. This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking to enter the nonprofit advocacy world. Academic credit available.

A housing and living stipend is available.

How to apply:
Email a compelling cover letter and resume Virginia Robnett at outreachintern@ombwatch.org. Please be sure to mention where you saw the internship advertised.

The Center for Effective Government is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.