Ready to ramp up your critical writing skills? Interested in playing a key leadership role in a national youth campaign working on peace and security issues such as US engagement in Iraq and Afghanistan and nuclear weapons? Then we need you!
Americans for Informed Democracy (AIDemocracy) is looking for applications from inspired, globally conscious students to lead our work on Security for the 2011-12 academic year. The Security Campaign Team Issue Analyst provides thoughtful analysis and commentary on relevant national and foreign policy issues. Other team members will include the Team Coordinator, Communications Gurus and Organizers.
Americans for Informed Democracy (AIDemocracy) is a national student network that mobilizes young people around global issues. Our vision is that young people in the United States exercise their power to bring about a peaceful, healthy, just and sustainable world.
Issue Analyst responsibilities include:
- Monitoring and engaging in key conversations and debates around our engagement with Iraq, Afghanistan, nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation
- Bringing the conversation to students by producing interesting and engaging commentary and analysis
- Working with the Communications Guru and other Analysts to disseminate analysis in new and print media, including our blog, the website, social media, print media and more
Skills and qualifications:
- Excellent communications and writing skills
- Excellent new media skills
- Experience working with students / campaigns seeking social change
- Great sense of youth culture, and conversations / trends that resonate with youth
- Ability to work both independently and in teams
You’ll like this position if you:
- Want to improve your communications and writing skills
- Believe that students have the power to affect change
- Enjoy coming up with creative ways to communicate information
Skills you’ll gain:
- Communications
- New and Print Media
- Leadership
This is a part time volunteer position based anywhere. Analyst will work between 8-10 hours/month, potentially more in the early months. Term is summer 2011-May 2012. The Analyst will work on a student team, and have access to ongoing training opportunities and support from AIDemocracy staff.
To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to opportunities@aidemocracy.org. Put the title of the position you are applying for in the email subject line. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Find out more at on our website.
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