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Open Positions
Massachusetts NOW is hiring! Please read the description below. If you are interested in the position, follow the instructions for applying.
Massachusetts NOW Statewide Manager & Lobbyist:
Responsibilities
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization
of feminist activists in the United States. The Massachusetts Chapter of
the National Organization for Women (Mass. NOW) has about 5,000 members and
9 local chapters throughout the state. The Mass. NOW Statewide Manager's
primary responsibilities fall under Legislative Organizing, Fundraising, and
Office Management.
The Statewide Manager will run Mass. NOW and Greater Boston NOW's legislative
advocacy and internship programs as well as support fundraising efforts and
will act as office manager of the Mass. and Boston NOW office (located in Boston).
Specifically, the responsibilities include:
Legislative Organizing & Lobbying (50%)
- Insuring participation of NOW activists in the legislative program,
including outreach to, and retention of, Legislative Committee members
- Involving Massachussetts NOW's membership base and chapters in the
legislative program and related actions
- Reprsenting NOW on issue-based legislative coalitions; being active in the
progressive community; clearly and effectively articulating NOW's issues
- Monitoring the status of NOW's priority legislation; potentially writing and
filing new legislation
- Educating and lobbying state legislators on the full range of NOW's priority
issues and NOW-endorsed legislation
Fundraising (25%)
- Managing the Mass. NOW Foundation's solicitation strategies
- Setting and implementing a fundraising plan with chapter boards and
Mass. NOW Foundation board
- Soliciting and stewarding Mass. NOW donors, as appropriate
Office Management (25%)
- Recruiting, screening and supervising interns
- Ensuring that the Mass. NOW office runs smoothly
- Database upkeep
Qualifications/Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to justice and equality for women
- At least one year of organizing experience preferred; fundraising experience a plus
- Ability to work with and motivate volunteers and interns
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- At least eighteen month commitment
- Knowledge of Massachusetts political landscape is a plus
- Fluency in language other than English is a plus
This is a full-time position offering a total comprehensive package of $34,000 annually.
Women of color and LGBT individuals are encouraged to apply. E-mail applications are preferred;
please send cover letter, resume, 3-5 page writing sample, and three references (with both email
and phone contact information) to massnow@massnow.org with the subject: Statewide Manager Position.
No phone calls, please.
Applications may also be submitted to:
Statewide Manager Search Committee
Massachusetts NOW/Boston NOW
1105 Commonwealth Ave, Suite 201
Boston, MA 02215
Fax: 617-254-9134
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