Global Action for Children (GAC), http://www.globalactionforchildren.org, is seeking a dynamic leader with experience in fundraising, international policy and political advocacy to become its next executive director.  The executive director leads a team of six in GAC’s Washington, D.C. office.  While the current organizational budget is about $900,000, the board is committed to the growth and development of the organization. The successful candidate will demonstrate proven fundraising successes, strong capabilities in international policy and advocacy, experience working with Capitol Hill, networking, coalition-building, public speaking, and media relations.

A nonpartisan organization, GAC seeks to improve the lives of orphans and highly vulnerable children in developing countries by ensuring that all children have access to essential health care, education, food and nutrition, and the social protection they need to develop to their full potential.  With the mission to serve as a voice for the world’s most vulnerable children, GAC mobilizes government support and community action so every child has the chance to grow up safe, healthy and ready to thrive, particularly, encouraging Congress and the Administration to invest in children so we can achieve the biggest results for the littlest members of our global family. In addition to our holistic advocacy work for the health, education and protection of every child, GAC is currently focusing its energy on two primary campaigns: vaccines and early childhood development.

GAC’s incoming executive director will have the opportunity to serve at the forefront of efforts that dramatically impact the lives of the vulnerable children throughout the world. GAC’s next leader will leave a lasting legacy through advocacy efforts within the US, capturing future opportunities to expand GAC’s advocacy in other donor countries, and continuing to build an organization that puts the needs of the world’s vulnerable children front and center – in the US Congress, the Administration and the public.

Ideal candidates for this position will possess the following attributes:

• Strong fundraising track record
• At least five years (and ideally ten years) organizational leadership experience
• At least three years experience in international policy and/or advocacy with demonstrated experience in designing and implementing successful advocacy campaigns/strategies
• Knowledge of the international policy arena and Washington, D.C. policy context, especially experience working on Capitol Hill or the Executive Branch or for a multilateral institution; evidence of bi-partisan approach
• Evidence of ability to operate in an entrepreneurial manner
• Demonstrable constituency-building and relationship-building skills
• Experience in media relations, including some on-record experience; public speaking skills/expertise
• Master’s degree (PhD desirable) in public policy, business, public health, medicine, or international affairs or equivalent experience
• Experience in working with high profile public figures is a plus

GAC offers a competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with skills and experience.  The position is based in Washington, D.C. and requires some travel.  To apply, email resume, cover letter (no more than one page) and salary requirements to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (email applications are required). Resume reviews begin immediately.

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General Intern
Communications Intern 

GENERAL INTERN

Responsibilities:

Starting immediately Global Action for Children seeks smart, hard-working students who can commit 15 + hours a week to support a broad range of activities for no less than six months.* Responsibilities including the following:

• Manage Google Grants, a donation program awarding free Google Adwords advertising to non-profit organizations.
• Assist with the creation of public education materials, including newsletters, advocacy briefs, and press releases.
• Compile daily news clips of stories relevant to GAC’s policy work.
• Conduct research in support of GAC’s policy analysis and advocacy, media and public education, grassroots organizing, and coalition-building activities.
• Assist with GAC’s media outreach, including distributing press releases and press briefings, arranging press conferences, making follow-up phone calls, drafting email action alerts, arranging teleconferences and meetings, etc.
• Assist with GAC’s fundraising efforts, including researching prospects, maintaining donor database, coordinating mailings, etc.
• Assist in developing and posting website content.

Qualifications:

• Outstanding organizational skills required.
• Strong writing and editing skills and experience doing internet research essential.
• Excellent oral communication skills required.
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel required.
• Knowledge of HTML and content management systems desirable.
• Some database experience preferred.
• Must be willing to provide administrative support.

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Responsibilities:

• Create media lists, compile daily news searches, write press materials, conduct research, compile press kits and help with media outreach and pitching
• Answering website correspondence and drafting thank you notes to donors, answering phones, and other administrative tasks
• Conduct research in support of GAC’s policy analysis and advocacy, media and public education, grassroots organizing, and coalition-building activities
• Assist with GAC’s fundraising efforts, including researching prospects, maintaining donor database, coordinating mailings, etc.
• Assist in developing and posting new website content
• Contribute frequently to GAC blog
• Streamline and update GAC’s Facebook and Twitter pages, recruit new Twitter followers and Facebook fans
• Research new ways to utilize social media outlets
• Integrate social media followers with GAC internal database and vice versa.
• Assist in preparing executive director with materials and logistics for trips and meetings
• Monitor Google Grants/AdWords account and Google Analytics
• Work with Grassroots Coordinator, Communications Manager, and Development Associate
• Help with the kids’ site. Find ways to market to younger children.
• Light filing

Qualifications:

• Must be a strong writer - in formal writing, blog writing, and Twitter/Facebook update language
• Excellent communication skills essential
• Experience with social marketing and social media websites (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.)
• Multi-tasking
• Team player
• Innovative and creative
• Self-starter

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To Apply: Applicants should send a (no more than one page) cover letter and resume .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). No calls please.

 *GAC’s internships are unpaid.