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BILINGUAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR BUDGET AND TAX CENTER
NORTH CAROLINA POLICY WATCH NEW MEDIA DIRECTOR
NORTH CAROLINA POLICY WATCH COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
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BILINGUAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The North Carolina Justice Center, a progressive policy advocacy organization whose mission is to expand opportunity and protect the rights of poor and working individuals and families in North Carolina, is seeking a full-time bilingual administrative assistant to support the work of the organization.
This important position provides broad administrative support to the organization. Duties include general clerical work, filing, copying, answering telephones and managing mail; preparing for meetings, events, and conference calls; scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars; preparing expense reports and check requests; handling travel arrangements; preparing training and presentation material; managing supplies and office equipment; updating databases; and other administrative project work. The position also requires the ability to communicate effectively in Spanish in responding to telephone inquiries and communicating with Justice Center clients. Spanish fluency required for the position.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to social justice, be fluent in Spanish and English, and enjoying contributing to a great mission by supporting the work of others. He/she will have strong administrative experience in a fast-paced work environment. Successful applicants will like creating order, be an office machine troubleshooting whiz, be exceptionally organized while juggling competing demands, possess unfailing attention to detail and the ability to support many different people. He/she will be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, have experience in working with databases, strong technology skills, and event planning experience, keyboard with speed and accuracy, anticipate staff needs, and take initiative to solve problems as they occur. Familiarity with Raiser's Edge and Capwiz a plus.
The Justice Center offers a casual work environment, committed inspired co-workers, a competitive salary and superior benefits to enhance staff quality of life including but not limited to: six weeks paid time off, paid maternity/paternity leave, twelve holidays, free parking in downtown Raleigh, retirement plan contribution and match, FSA, 100% paid high quality medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage. This position is open immediately and will fill quickly.
The Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
To apply please send your cover letter, resume, and list of professional references (including at least one past supervisor) as a single PDF file that has your name in its title. Your email should have “FT admin” in the subject line and be sent to hr@ncjustice.org.
DIRECTOR OF THE BUDGET AND TAX CENTER
The North Carolina Justice Center seeks a Director for its Budget and Tax Center project (BTC) a well-established and respected project of the NC Justice Center, is seeking a Project Director to lead its team of experts working to help North Carolina overcome the unprecedented economic and fiscal challenges it faces. The BTC is the state’s leading source for information on how fiscal and economic policies shape the opportunities available to working families. Because of its long-standing reputation for credible analysis and well-researched proposals, a wide range of organizations and leaders turn to the BTC for leadership in setting the policy agenda in North Carolina.
The Director will be responsible for leading, coordinating and implementing the work of the BTC. The Director will be a visible spokesperson for BTC in state and national policy circles; provide guidance and assistance to BTC staff in the preparation and execution of their work plans; and assist with fundraising for the BTC.
The Director must be a self-starter with experience in identifying emerging policy priorities; knowledge of economic and fiscal policy issues, preferably in North Carolina; excellent writing skills; an ability to explain complex information in simple terms; excellent presentation skills; proven leadership skills and supervisory experience; a preference for working in a team environment; an ability to work with coalitions; a commitment to social justice; five years of directly related experience; and a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or a related field.
The Justice Center offers a casual work environment, committed inspired co-workers, a competitive salary and superior benefits to enhance staff quality of life including but not limited to: six weeks paid time off, paid maternity/paternity leave, twelve holidays, free parking in downtown Raleigh, retirement plan contribution and match, FSA, 100% paid high quality medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage. This position will remain open until filled.
The Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
To apply please send your cover letter, resume, and list of professional references (including at least one past supervisor) as a single PDF file that has your name in its title. Your email should have “BTC Director” in the subject line and be sent to hr@ncjustice.org.
NORTH CAROLINA POLICY WATCH NEW MEDIA DIRECTOR
The North Carolina Justice Center is the state’s leading research and advocacy organization dedicated to transforming North Carolina’s prosperity into opportunity for all. Our fifty person staff includes litigators, lobbyists, researchers, community educators, and communication specialists who work across a broad range of issues that impact the lives of poor and working families.
NC Policy Watch is a special project of the Justice Center and North Carolina’s leading progressive public policy think tank. It seeks to improve the quality of life in North Carolina by helping to create an environment in which state leaders are empowered to adopt progressive public policy solutions that address the state’s most pressing problems.
NC Policy Watch is seeking a New Media Director to join its communications team and expand the project’s timely reporting and analysis of important issues facing North Carolina. This position will focus on all aspects of online and social media, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and YouTube.
Responsibilities include, among other things, generating original content and commentaries; frequently updating websites and blogs with original material, cross-posts and links from other sources; assisting less-“tech-savvy” colleagues and allies; and helping to develop and coordinate a network of progressive bloggers and online commentators.
The successful candidate will have a strong interest and experience in online media; at least two years of experience with dynamic websites, driving traffic with social media, video and audio editing, and website construction and management; excellent written and oral skills; high energy; and a deep commitment to social, economic and political justice.
The Justice Center offers a casual work environment, committed and inspired co-workers, a competitive salary and superior benefits, including but not limited to: six weeks paid time off, paid maternity/paternity leave, twelve holidays, free parking in downtown Raleigh, retirement plan contribution and match, FSA, 100% paid high quality medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage. This position will remain open until filled.
The Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
To apply please send your cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references (including at least one past supervisor) as a single PDF file that has your name in its title. Your email should have “New Media Director” in the subject line and be sent to hr@ncjustice.org.
NORTH CAROLINA POLICY WATCH COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
The North Carolina Justice Center is the state’s leading research and advocacy organization dedicated to transforming North Carolina’s prosperity into opportunity for all. Our fifty person staff includes litigators, lobbyists, researchers, community educators, and communication specialists who work across a broad range of issues that impact the lives of poor and working families.
NC Policy Watch is a special project of the Justice Center and North Carolina’s leading progressive public policy think tank. It seeks to improve the quality of life in North Carolina by helping to create an environment in which state leaders are empowered to adopt progressive public policy solutions that address the state’s most pressing problems.
NC Policy Watch is seeking a Communications Coordinator to produce its weekly “News and Views” radio program and manage its communications with subscribers, the media and the general public.
Responsibilities include, among other things, managing all aspects of production of News and Views program, including booking guests, reserving studio space, running the board for live and phone interviews, expanding list of stations carrying the show, shoot video of radio interviews, edit video and post on blog, and distribute news clips of radio interviews to radio news departments.
The Communications Coordinator will also be responsible for website and newsletter management which includes compiling, writing and distributing The Week Ahead, a Policy Watch publication, to reporters and editors across the state, preparing and distributing electronic newsletters, posting daily content on the Policy Watch websites including columns and radio commentaries, and aggregating and posting daily news.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest and strong experience in radio production and online media; at least 3-5 years of demonstrated success producing radio news or public affairs, ability to work under tight deadlines and excellent written and oral skills; high energy; and a deep commitment to social, economic and political justice.
The Justice Center offers a casual work environment, committed and inspired co-workers, a competitive salary and superior benefits, including but not limited to: six weeks paid time off, paid maternity/paternity leave, twelve holidays, free parking in downtown Raleigh, retirement plan contribution and match, FSA, 100% paid high quality medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage. This position will remain open until filled.
The Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
To apply please send your cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references (including at least one past supervisor) as a single PDF file that has your name in its title. Your email should have “Communication Coordinator” in the subject line and be sent to hr@ncjustice.org.