Program Associate, In the Public Interest

*In The Public Interest Program Associate*

In The Public Interest (www.InThePublicInterest.org), a project of the
Partnership for Working Families (http://www.communitybenefits.org), is
seeking applicants for a Program Associate to assist with research, writing,
and communications work. The ideal candidate will be able to balance a
variety of detail-oriented tasks in a fast-paced environment.

*Who We Are *

*In the Public Interest (www.inthepublicinterest.org)* is a resource center
on privatization and responsible contracting. It is committed to equipping
citizens, public officials, and public interest groups with the information,
ideas, and other resources they need to ensure that public contracts with
private entities are transparent, fair, well-managed, and effectively
monitored, and that those contracts meet the long-term needs of cities and
states. The mission of the resource center is to provide: 1) Accurate,
high-quality information, across a variety of sectors and jurisdictions,
about trends in privatization, key industry players, and the impact of
privatization on service quality, infrastructure maintenance and costs; and
2) Tools and resources to help public officials, researchers, advocates,
workers, and administrators ensure that essential public goods and services
are available to those who need them, managed by people who are publicly
accountable, and affordable to all.

*Responsibilities*

- Keep website up-to-date by summarizing and posting relevant resources
related to privatization/responsible contracting
- Scan news clips daily to keep track of privatization initiatives
around
the country
- Research topics related to privatization/responsible contracting
- Assist with research and writing of blog entries, newsletter
articles,
research reports, case studies, and other ITPI products
- Work with partner organizations to keep them abreast of relevant
privatization initiatives and field requests for assistance.
- Responsible for organizing and maintaining outreach, media,
communications, and other distribution lists.
- Other duties as needed

*Qualifications*

- At least 1-2 years experience in related field
- Strong research skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Comfortable interacting with ally and partner organizations
- Experience juggling multiple projects in an effective and timely
manner
- Strong computer and web skills, including experience working with
databases, Microsoft Word and Excel, and website content management
systems
- Commitment to social and economic justice
- Bachelors degree

*Location and Travel*

This position will be located in Washington, DC. Periodic travel will be
required.

*Compensation & Benefits*

Salary and benefits competitive, commensurate with experience

*How to Apply*

If interested in applying, please email the following materials to
jobs@inthepublicinterest.org:
- cover letter
- resume
- 2 brief writing samples (5 pages or less), and
- 3 references, of which one must be a recent supervisor


Consideration will continue until the position is filled. No phone calls
please.