Primary responsibilities include handling media requests, scheduling interviews for senior staff, writing news releases, maintaining the organization's website, and organizing news conferences and tracking media coverage. One to two years writing experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office products is necessary, and knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, and Quark Xpress is preferred but not required. Interested candidates should mail or fax their resume and writing samples to the contact information listed below. The managing editor will also oversee the publication of the Center's book series, Studies in Social Philosophy and Policy, co-published with Transaction Press. The managing editor will handle the promotion of SPPC publications by maintaining the Center's web site, developing brochures and mailing lists, working with publishers, contacting media outlets, and networking with other policy organizations.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, writing samples, and references to the contact information below. The Director will also author and edit research papers and articles for ALEC's FYI magazine, manage the task force budget and expenses, develop agendas for conference workshops and special events, and testify before state legislatures. The qualified candidate will have experience in policy and legislation, and considerable knowledge of health care issues. The Director will also author and edit research papers and articles for ALEC's FYI magazine, manage the task force budget and expenses, develop agendas for conference workshops and special events, and testify before state legislatures. The qualified candidate will have substantial experience in policy and legislation, and considerable knowledge of education issues.