Network Associate, Campus Progress

Reports to: Communications and Outreach Manager, Campus Progress

Department: Campus Progress

Staff reporting to this position: None

Position classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Summary:

The Center for American Progress has an immediate opening for a Network Associate working for Campus Progress, the Center’s comprehensive effort to help young people make their voices heard and to empower new generations of progressive leaders. The Network Associate is responsible for recruiting and selecting participants for and providing support to Campus Progress’s network of students on more than 150 campuses (and growing) across the country; planning and implementing programming and training for students within the network; and acting as a liaison between Campus Progress network students and our issues and events staff. The Network Associate will strengthen Campus Progress's outreach to students, student groups, campus faculty and staff, other young people, national and regional organizations, and others in order to foster connections and involvement in Campus Progress’s work

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Coordinate selection of and manage Campus Progress student representatives, national student advisory board members, and chapters
  • Participate in planning, implementing, coordinating, and promoting Campus Progress programming, training, and regional events for students in our network
  • Develop and maintain databases of campus and other contacts
  • Develop and implement outreach strategies and plans, strengthening Campus Progress's outreach to students, student groups, campus faculty and staff, and other young people
  • Conduct campus visits to advance Campus Progress work and develop relationships with students
  • Assist in promoting Campus Progress programs – national and campus events; issue advocacy and campaigns; and publications – to young people across the country
  • Prepare written materials about Campus Progress and our programs
  • Act as a liaison between Campus Progress network students and the issues and events staff of Campus Progress
  • Assist in organizing the Campus Progress National Conference, including speaking programs, trainings, issue discussion, and networking / social opportunities
  • Coordinate selection and implementation of annual Campus Progress Awards
  • Identify and develop relationships with national and local organizations to advance common goals and create opportunities for the students in our network
  • Supervise interns


Requirements:

  • Strong organizing and outreach skills
  • Knowledge of key policy issues and debates
  • Energy and creativity
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines in fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel
  • Commitment to Campus Progress’s mission and goals


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Campus organizing/activism experience, as a student or non-student
  • Experience with social networking tools and online organizing preferred

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress provides a very competitive compensation and benefits package.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.AmericanProgress.org.

For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.AmericanProgressAction.org.

To apply, simply e-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: Jobs@AmericanProgress.org.

Or you may write to:
Center for American Progress
Attn: Human Resources Department
1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor – Campus Progress Search
Washington, DC 20005

In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.

Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.

Thank you for your interest in American Progress.