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Activation Coordinator, Good Jobs First - Washington, D.C.

Good Jobs First
GASB 77 Activation Coordinator
Washington, DC ~ December 2015

Good Jobs First (www.goodjobsfirst.orgwww.goodjobsfirst.org)/>), a
small non-profit with a big footprint, now seeks a GASB 77 Activation
Coordinator for its Washington, DC headquarters.

This unique job opportunity has been created by the recent adoption by the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) of a new state and local
government accounting standard. GASB Statement No.
77org/gasb> is now taking effect. The new
Coordinator will lead Good Jobs First's 50-state technical assistance
program to non-profit groups and policymakers seeking to activate the new
standard.

GJF's mission is to promote accountability in economic development
subsidies and smart growth for working families. In 2014-2015, we led a
national effort to issue comments on the draft GASB standard and then to
educate affected constituencies about its significance. The new
coordinator will work closely with the GJF staff to build upon GJF's
established GASB TA platform.

Applicants must have:

·        at least three years' experience in related work, such as tax and
budget analysis and/or advocacy, or economic development subsidy
accountability

·        familiarity with accounting practices and knowledge of tax policy
and/or public-revenue issues and constituencies


·        ability to analyze and write clearly about state statutes and/or
administrative codes pertaining to state and local government financial
reporting

·        proven skills in teamwork and the ability to assist diverse
constituents


·        a demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice

Other desirable qualification:

·        activist communications experience, including news media
outreach, social media, and web-integrated strategies

This is an opportunity for rewarding work on a historic reform at a small,
highly productive and collaborative resource center.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes healthcare,
retirement contribution, and generous vacation. Women and people of color
are encouraged to apply. Please email résumés to Greg LeRoy at
goodjobs@goodjobsfirst.org<mailto:goodjobs@goodjobsfirst.org> with the
phrase "GASB 77 Coordinator" in the subject line.  No phone calls, please.