POSITION AVAILABLE

Communications and Administrative Assistant

Justice Policy Institute

Washington, D.C.

The Justice Policy Institute seeks an individual with strong communications and organizational skills to join our team.

About the organization

The Justice Policy Institute is one of the nation’s leading non-profit research and public policy organizations dedicated to ending society’s reliance on incarceration and promoting effective and just solutions to social problems.  JPI is located in Washington, D.C. and works with advocacy organizations, citizens and policymakers across the country to promote progressive criminal and juvenile justice reforms. Please review our work at www.justicepolicy.org before applying.

The communications assistant will work with the Executive Director and members of the communications and research staff  on various communications projects, and will assist the organization overall in general administrative operations.  The position will be approximately 70% communications and 30% general administrative work.  Position reports to the Executive Director, but individual will also be a supportive team member on specific projects and be required to manage particular ongoing tasks, such as the organization’s website.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field related to communications or public policy
• Creative individual who can contribute new ideas to increase the reach and influence of the organization in affecting policy change
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize assignments for multiple projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse groups
• Detail-oriented, organized individual who is willing to learn and take on new tasks
• Flexible self-starter who can work well on projects collaboratively or alone
• Computer proficiency (MS office, databases, etc.)
• Website design or maintenance skills a plus, as is experience in new media
• Knowledge of VOCUS or other media tools a plus.

Compensation:

Salary & benefits are competitive with comparable positions in area nonprofit organizations.

To apply:

The Justice Policy Institute is an equal opportunity employer.  Electronic submissions are encouraged. Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample (preferably a press release or article) by JUNE 12^th, 2009 to info@justicepolicy.org. 

Via regular mail: Justice Policy Institute, 1012 14^th St., NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20005, attn: Personnel. Fax: 202-558-7978

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.