> The Digital Public Library of America is looking for volunteers to help spread the word about DPLA in their local communities. If you are enthusiastic about open access, digital collections, and the potential of a national digital library, get involved in outreach for the DPLA by volunteering as a DPLA Community Rep.
>
> DPLA Community Reps will:
> Organize activities that promote the DPLA as a service, tool, or platform using DPLA materials;
> Share outputs (blog posts, group notes, Storify stories, images, video, etc.);
> Check in with DPLA staff about progress and share experiences via the DPLA Reps listserv;
> Be willing to participate in speaking or event opportunities; and
> Represent the DPLA formally as an acknowledged Rep on our website and informally through various networks.
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> Reps will receive a “box” containing DPLA slidedecks, event ideas, one-pagers, and swag to use in their efforts. The DPLA staff will also offer periodic webinars to share updates, new activities, and new resources. We anticipate that being a community rep will require only a small commitment of time. For more information visit http://dp.la/info/get-involved/reps/
> If you are interested in becoming a DPLA rep for your area, please complete the application form available in the link above. The first class will be announced in early December.
The Consumer Federation of California is looking for a legislative advocate, based in Sacramento.
> From: Richard Holober <holober(a)consumercal.org>
> Subject: Job Announcement - Legislative Advocate
> Date: November 12, 2013 at 11:00:06 AM PST
> To: Richard Holober <holober(a)consumercal.org>
>
> Dear Friends
>
> Attached is an job announcement for an experienced Legislative Advocate in Sacramento. Feel free to forward it to potential candidates.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Richard Holober, Executive Director
> Consumer Federation of California
> holober(a)consumercal.org
> (916) 498-9608
>
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Job Announcement: Legislative Advocate
The Consumer Federation of California is a progressive non-profit advocacy organization. We work to enact laws that protect consumers and we conduct consumer research and education projects. We work on a range of issues, with a current focus on consumer privacy, elder abuse, telecommunications, false advertising and fraud, and access to civil justice. We are seeking an experienced Legislative Advocate to strengthen our team at the state capitol. The position will also include some supervision of the day to day operations at our Sacramento office.
This is a full-time position in downtown Sacramento. At times long work hours are required, includingoccasional weekends. The Legislative Advocate reports to the Executive Director, and works under the guidance of the Legislative Director.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Monitoring legislation, keeping track of legislative calendars, and scanning relevant bills and amendments. Occasional work tracking regulatory proposals.
• Meeting with lawmakers, legislative staff, regulators, allies and opponents to discuss legislation.
• Testifying before committees of the legislature and administrative agencies.
• Researching various consumer issues, federal and state laws, court rulings and litigation.
• Writing legislative alerts, letters, fact sheets, briefing memos, and background papers.
• Monitoring websites, news outlets and blogs, and drafting posts for blog sites.
• Assisting the Executive Director in supervising the day to day work of Sacramento staff.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree is desirable.
• Minimum of three years lobbying experience and knowledge of California legislative process required.
• Strong writing skills, advanced research experience, and the ability to simplify complex policy issues into terms the general public can easily grasp.
• Strong verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a professional demeanor.
• Punctuality and willingness to work until tasks are completed.
• Precise attention to detail and deadlines.
• Poise, mature judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information.
• Understanding of organizational protocol and roles.
• Knowledge of consumer issues and experience working for progressive social change preferred.
• Experience supervising staff desirable.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of internet communications and social media.
• Job requires valid driver’s license, and ability to work in stationary position for long periods, move back and forth to nearby office buildings, operate computer and office equipment, and lift light objects.
Competitive salary, depending on experience, plus health and retirement benefits.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume including salary history, and two writing samples in MS Word to:
Consumer Federation of California
1107 9th Street, Suite 625
Sacramento, Ca 95814,
or send all the above items by email to: holober(a)consumercal.org
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
