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Opportunities: The Israel Project -- Summer Job Opportunities in DC
The Israel Project (TIP), an international not-for-profit organization with offices in Washington, DC and Israel, is seeking applicants for the following positions for its Washington, DC office:
Media Communications Assistant
Full-time, TEMPORARY position through September 30, 2009
Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief/Senior Adviser, the Media Communications Assistant is responsible for a variety of functions to support The Israel Project's communications strategy. Tasks include planning and carrying out logistics for press events and teleconferences, fact-checking materials; conducting online research; proofreading/copy editing, sending emails/faxes to journalists, updating journalist, newspaper, talk radio contact info via TIP's online database, updating Web page content, graphics, and converting/uploading files to Web site, monitoring open rates for emails, and similar tasks.
Successful candidate will be highly detail-oriented with very well-honed grammar and writing abilities as well as excellent research, proofreading and presentation skills. Must also possess in-depth understanding of the Middle East and a strong commitment to Israel. Position requires ability to effectively plan/manage work flow and details on multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision. Ability to work hard in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment required. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook essential. Knowledge of AP writing style and familiarity with online database management a plus.
Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or communications; journalism background/training preferred but will consider candidates with relevant background and experience. One year communications/media relations/public relations experience preferred.
Media Communications Internship
NOTE: This is a TEMPORARY paid position through June 5, 2009
Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief/Senior Adviser for Media and Communications, the Media Communications intern will perform a variety of functions to support TIP's communication strategy including research, writing and fact-checking materials, e.g. press releases and backgrounders; conducting online research; updating journalist email/fax database information, proofreading/copy-editing press materials and assisting in planning and carrying out press events and teleconferences, including contacting journalists by telephone and any other similar tasks as may be appropriate for a Media Communications intern.
Web/Social Media Internship
NOTE: This is a TEMPORARY paid position through June 5, 2009
Under the supervision of the Director of Web Advocacy, the Web/Media-Intern will be responsible for helping to increase the outreach of The Israel Project on the Internet, using new tools such as social networks, video-sharing websites, blogs, twitter, etc. Successful candidate will also help build, develop and maintain an accurate and up-to-date website (www.theisraelproject.org).
Duties will include working with photos, videos and audio files, expand TIP's presence on blogs, social networking and video-sharing websites. Will also help maintain an updated activist section on TIP's website. Additional duties may include maintaining an updated online contact database of activists and journalists (adding/updating/deleting records), reviewing all website pages for accuracy and currency, working with content owners to revise content using TIP's Kintera-based CMS, and if needed format TIP pieces for emailing and posting to the TIP website.
Excellent attention to detail, copy editing/proofreading, web software (CMS) and Microsoft Office skills required. Experience with social networking sites and video-sharing websites is preferred.
Volunteers
Are you looking for ways to be involved with The Israel Project in your off hours?
TIP is always looking for volunteers to assist us with a number of projects in general advocacy, fundraising, administrative operations and website. Some of the work can be done from remote sites; but most of it would be carried out in TIP's Washington, DC office.
If you are interested in volunteering your time, please go to www.theisraelproject.org and click on the “Volunteer for TIP” button under QuickLinks on the left-side of the screen.
The Israel Project is an international non-profit organization devoted to educating the press and the public about Israel while promoting security, freedom and peace. The Israel Project provides journalists, leaders and opinion-makers accurate information about Israel.
Board of Directors: Arlene Bearman, Ph.D., Chair; Michael C. Gelman, Chair-Emeritus; Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, Founder & President; Sheryl J. Schwartz, Vice President; Margo Volftsun, Secretary; Lennert J. Leader, Treasurer; Sheldon Bearman, M.D.; Newton Becker; Shmuel Bendror; Marc Cummins; Nancy Epstein; Andrew J. Groveman; Seth A. Klarman; Joseph Korff; Michelle H. Leader; Richard Levitt; David Naftaly; Karen Pack; Harry Ploss; Abe Pollin; Ronald R. Sklare
Board of Advisors: Senator Evan Bayh (IN), Sen. Ben Cardin (MD), Senator Saxby Chambliss (GA), Senator Norm Coleman (MN), Sen. Susan Collins (ME), Sen. Judd Gregg (NH), Sen. Joe Lieberman (CT), Senator Ben Nelson (NE), Sen. Gordon Smith (OR), Senator Arlen Specter (PA), Senator Ron Wyden (OR), Congressman Rob Andrews (NJ), Rep. John Sarbanes (MD), Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (NV), Congressman Tom Davis (VA), Congressman Eliot Engel (NY), Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ), Congressman Jon Porter (NV), Congressman Jim Saxton (NJ), Congressman Brad Sherman (CA), Congressman Joe Wilson (SC)