U.S. PIRG is hiring a Program Director to lead our national Consumer
Team Program. We're looking for an experienced political advocate who
will be responsible for organizing, media outreach, recruitment,
developing staff, fundraising, and coalition-building to drive the program.
The Consumer Program Director will be taking on an issue of extreme
importance to American households. We're working to convince our
leaders to stop unfair banking practices and to empower consumers in
the marketplace. Whether it's by defending the Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau (CFPB), the first federal agency tasked solely with
the job of protecting consumers from unfair financial practices, or by
documenting the challenges consumers face in the emerging digital
marketplace, U.S. PIRG is working to protect consumers.
The Program Director will spearhead this program in coordination with
Ed Mierzwinski, Senior Fellow for the Consumer Program. Mr.
Mierzwinski is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading
consumer advocates, regularly quoted in major newspapers including
the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post, called
to testify by Congress, and recognized by The Hill as a "Top Lobbyist."
What The Program Director Does:
Program development: Help develop programs and campaigns,
including researching the issue, creating viable policy solutions,
and proposing the right political strategy and messaging.
Advocacy: Build relationships with players in key regulatory
agencies, the statehouse, in Congress or wherever important
decisions are being made.
Campaign Strategy: Develop plans to win on our campaigns;
assess opportunities for building political support for our agenda
through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media coverage,
endorsements and message development.
Media Outreach: Serve as the spokesperson for our campaigns
through tactics like media events, press releases and op-eds.
Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with
foundation staff, and meet with major donors, all to bring more
resources to our campaigns. Work with our citizen outreach staff
to build and develop our membership base.
Staff recruitment and development: Recruit new staff and
volunteers. Oversee program staff to develop and implement work
plans, provide training and leadership development opportunities.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have at least 8 years of relevant professional
experience. Advanced degrees like a JD, or a master's degree may
count toward experience. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated
commitment to public or consumer issues and to citizen-based social
change, as well as a track record of leadership. We're looking for people
who are goal-driven and results-oriented, who have excellent verbal,
writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak persuasively in a
charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional
experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. U.S. PIRG
offers a competitive benefits package. Eligible staff receive paid
holidays, sick days, and vacation days; and the opportunity to enroll in
our group health care, college loan assistance, and 401(k) programs.
We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for
advancement.
Location:
Chicago, Boston, or Washington, DC.
Application:
Apply online: http://jobs.uspirg.org/apply.html Direct your application to
Ed Mierzwinksi.
US PIRG is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate
against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national
or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, or veteran status.
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