Jobs | Corporate Accountability International

Abuses by transnational corporations to our health and environment are increasing and we’re meeting the challenge by launching new campaigns and expanding our staff.

You'll work in our friendly and active Campaign Headquarters in downtown Boston or in our Washington, D.C. office, and will be joining talented and dedicated staff of various ages and backgrounds.

In addition to offering competitive salaries, a generous benefits package and national and international travel opportunities, at Corporate Accountability International, you'll put your ideals into action every day.

We are currently interviewing for the following team members:

Campaigns:

Associate Campaigns Director | Senior Campaigns Organizer | National Campaign Organizer | Field Organizer | International Organizer [in D.C.]

Development:

Development Associate | Grants Associate

Communications:

Online Director

Finance:

Financial Manager

Campaign Support:

International Policy Associate [in D.C.] | Program Administrator - Campaigns & Recruitment | Executive Assistant

Internships:

Campaigns Unit

Associate Campaigns Director

Boston

The Associate Campaigns Director will work as a lead member of the Campaigns Team to develop and implement Corporate Accountability’s organizing strategy, with particular emphasis on our Challenging Corporate Control of Water Campaign. Through in-person meetings, on the phone, and at actions and events, the Associate Campaigns Director will organize activists and organizational allies to build the base of power to win our campaigns.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate international, national, regional and local actions and events, with a focus on our U.S. and international water campaigning.
Supervise campaign organizers.
Help build, develop and maintain Corporate Accountability International’s national and international activist and ally base.
Organize activists in person and on the phone, as well as through written and e-mail correspondence.
Foster relations and coalitions with allied groups, organizations and individuals, and develop activist leadership, with a focus on our campaign challenging corporate control of water.
Play a lead role in recruiting new staff.
Help develop and implement strategic campaign plans and accurate budgets.
Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records and systems.
Help develop and implement fundraising plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with a global perspective.
At least 5 years as a full-time staff organizer in a progressive social change organization, including 1-2 years of international organizing experience or national field organizing experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage organizing programs, develop and implement plans.
Staff management experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and results tracking skills.
Proven ability to project and stay within budgets.
Experience with effective grassroots fundraising.
Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
Enthusiasm for national and international travel.
Oral and written fluency in Spanish a plus.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Associate Campaign Director is accountable to the Campaigns Director.
SALARY RANGE: $41,300 to $47,800, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.

Senior Campaigns Organizer

Boston

The Senior Campaigns Organizer is responsible for developing and implementing campaign strategies and tactics, and for mobilizing and expanding Corporate Accountability International’s base of activists and allies in the US and internationally, with particular emphasis on our Think Outside the Bottle campaign. The Senior Campaigns Organizer maintains in-person, phone, mail and email communication with individual activists and allied organizations; recruits new activists and builds new alliances; organizes actions and events; serves as a campaign spokesperson, keeps accurate, complete and usable records; and raises funds. All organizing is overseen by the Campaign Director, involving other staff, activists and allies as appropriate.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Help build, develop and maintain Corporate Accountability International’s national activist base.
Organize activists in person and on the phone, as well as via written and email correspondence.
Coordinate international, national, regional and local actions and events.
Foster relations with allied groups, organizations and individuals, and develop activist leadership.
Help develop and implement strategic campaign plans and accurate budgets.
Serve as a campaign spokesperson.
Play a lead role in recruiting new staff.
Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records, and systems.
Participate in fundraising, including developing and implementing grassroots fundraising plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with a global perspective.
At least 4 years as a full-time staff organizer in a progressive social change organization.
Demonstrated ability to manage organizing programs and budgets, develop and implement plans.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with databases and MS Word, and at ease with computers overall.
Strong administrative skills.
Experience with effective grassroots fundraising.
Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
Enthusiasm for national and international travel.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Senior Campaigns Organizer is accountable to the Campaign Director.
SALARY RANGE: $33,600 to $38,400, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.

National Campaign Organizer

Boston

The National Campaign Organizer is responsible for implementing campaign strategies and tactics, and for mobilizing and expanding Corporate Accountability International’s base of activists and allies in the US and internationally, with particular emphasis on our Think Outside the Bottle campaign. The National Campaign Organizer maintains in-person, phone, mail and email communication with individual activists and allied organizations; recruits new activists and builds new alliances; organizes actions and events; serves as a campaign spokesperson, keeps accurate, complete and usable records; and raises funds. All organizing is overseen by the Campaign Director, involving other staff, activists and allies as appropriate.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Help build, develop and maintain Corporate Accountability International’s national activist base.
Organize activists in person and on the phone, as well as via written and email correspondence.
Coordinate international, national, regional and local actions and events.
Foster relations with allied groups, organizations and individuals, and develop activist leadership.
Participate in campaign planning and implement strategic campaign plans.
Participate in outreach to recruit new staff.
Serves as a campaign spokesperson.
Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records, and systems.
Participate in fundraising, including developing and implementing grassroots fundraising plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with a global perspective.
At least 2 years as a full-time staff organizer in a progressive social change organization.
Demonstrated ability to manage organizing programs and budgets, develop and implement plans.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with databases and MS Word, and at ease with computers overall.
Strong administrative skills.
Experience with effective grassroots fundraising.
Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
Enthusiasm for national and international travel.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The National Campaign Organizer is accountable to the Campaign Director.
SALARY RANGE: $28,200-$31,800, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.

Field Organizer

Boston

Corporate Accountability International is hiring a team of Field Organizers to help expand the nationwide network of trained and committed activists taking on corporate power. Join our talented staff to build the long-term political base and power needed to wage and win our corporate campaigns.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build Corporate Accountability International’s power base and membership through organizing Local Action Committees in cities across the country
Recruit, train and mobilize members to take campaign action in their communities to hold transnational corporate targets accountable
Raise funds from current and prospective members – in person and over the phone – to support our campaigns.
Build local coalitions to bring in new partners and resources to our work taking on corporate power
Develop leadership and strategic planning skills of local activists to wage direct pressure campaigns and effective media outreach to expose and challenge corporate abuses
Keep accurate and up-to-date files, records, and systems to help us build capacity for all our campaigns
Participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising and campaign activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Passion, commitment and determination to wage and win campaigns against transnational corporations
A fearless and resilient spirit to work hard with a team of talented staff and volunteers to alter the world’s political landscape
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
1-3 years full-time experience as an organizer, fundraiser or volunteer leader in a progressive social change organization
Demonstrated ability to build and mobilize a group of people around a project or campaign
Experience in effective grassroots fundraising
Enthusiasm for national travel

ACCOUNTABILITY: Field Organizers are accountable to the Field Director.
SALARY RANGE: $27,000 - $30,600, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
START DATE: September 8, 2009
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.

International Organizer

Washington, D.C.

The International Organizer will lead organizing on our Campaign Challenging Big Tobacco by: cultivating NGO and government allies to advance the global tobacco treaty and protect it from tobacco industry interference, producing action alerts and other materials, and organizing at international meetings and conferences. This staff leader will also develop and implement organizing projects related to international policies on water and food and strengthen relationships with the World Health Organization, other United Nations bodies and NGOs working on corporate accountability issues in these arenas.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruit and mobilize NGO leaders around the world to challenge tobacco transnational interference in the global tobacco treaty.
Generate and distribute campaign-related action alerts, updates and reports.
Organize at international meetings related to specific campaign objectives and corporate accountability measures in general.
Cultivate contacts and maintain correspondence with organizational allies, including government officials in key countries.
Monitor, document and expose tobacco transnational interference in the global tobacco treaty.
Monitor and analyze developments in the UN and WHO related to corporate accountability, water, food and tobacco.
Recruit, train and supervise interns.
Participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising and campaign activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with an international perspective.
At least five years experience as a full-time staff person in a progressive social change organization, including experience with international organizing.
Demonstrated ability to manage organizing projects, develop and implement plans, and track results.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Spanish and/or French.
Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
Enthusiasm for national and international travel.
Facility with quantitative analysis and spreadsheets.
Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The International Organizer is accountable to the Director of International Policy.
SALARY RANGE: $36,000-$42,000, depending on experience, with an excellent benefits package.
LOCATION: International Policy Office, Washington, D.C.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.

Development Unit

Development Associate

Boston

The Development Associate will work closely with the Development Director, providing critical support to enable her to optimize her time and focus the work of the Development Unit. The Development Associate will support high level individual fundraising programs, lead research efforts and will meet scheduling and logistical needs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee prospect management and research.
Maintain records on the database and create fundraising lists and reports.
Generate and compile resources and materials for fundraising visits.
Schedule and prepare materials for meetings, take and distribute notes, and ensure next steps are communicated and follow-through happens.
Support our reporting and tracking system by taking verbal reports from organizers and generating reports.
Draft donor updates and coordinate mailings.
Maintain files in an orderly, timely and confidential manner.
Provide assistance to Development Director as needed.
As a member of the staff, participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising and campaign activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change.
At least three years experience working as a fundraiser and/or administrator in a development department.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Very organized, efficient and persistent, with experience managing and juggling diverse tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
Flexible, with an optimistic approach to new challenges and a good sense of humor.
Good judgment, strong initiative, and a quick learner.
Creative and aggressive problem-solver.
Talented with of Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint; adept with data bases.
Desire to participate in fundraising and campaign work as needed.
Professional and experienced in handling confidential matters.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Development Associate is accountable to the Development Director.
SALARY RANGE: $30,600 - $37,000, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.

Grants Associate

Boston

The Grants Associate will write proposals and accompanying reports to support our Think Outside the Bottle campaign, our Campaign Challenging Corporate Abuse of our Food and Challenging Big Tobacco Campaign. Working with our Development Director and other senior staff, the Grants Associate also will research prospective foundations, track our outreach and coordinate and support the grant seeking work of our Foundations Team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research prospective national, regional, and family foundations.
Develop, draft and edit proposals for our water, food, and tobacco industry campaigns and general organizational support.
Prepare, draft and edit grant reports to foundations.
Work with our financial staff to prepare and submit financial reports to foundations.
Ensure regular communication with current and prospective program officers and funders.
Facilitate timely and effective planning and budgeting of foundation outreach program.
Organize and coordinate the Foundations Team.
Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records and systems.
Participate in campaign activities, planning and fundraising drives such as shareholder’s meetings, phone banks and campaign events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change.
At least two years experience writing grants and grant reports, with a proven track record in securing funds.
A fast, clear and excellent writer.
Outstanding organizational, tracking and systems skills.
Excellent multi-tasking ability, problem-solving skills and positive attitude towards challenges.
Strong verbal communications.
Ability to orchestrate involvement of senior staff.
Computer skills, including proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Office and databases.
Highly motivated, energetic and tenacious, with great attention to detail.
Grassroots organizing experience a major plus.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Grants Associate reports to the Development Director.
SALARY RANGE: $32,400 - $37,200, depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.

Communications Unit

Online Director

Boston

The Online Director is responsible for directing Corporate Accountability International’s online outreach, web design, content development and optimization. The Online Director is responsible for developing Corporate Accountability International’s online outreach and fundraising plan and contributing to the development of the organization’s communications plan.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drive the organization’s online fundraising.
Optimize the level at which our online activist and membership network is engaged.
Grow our online action and membership list.
Supervise the online team.
Drive organizational web development, maintenance and expansion.
Raise money for the online program through grant writing and foundation work.
Drive the organization’s online social marketing program.
Participate in bi-annual planning, directing sessions related to the online program.
Work with the Communications Director to ensure message consistency across all online platforms.
Stay on top of new developments in online and web strategies.
Participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising and campaign activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven commitment to social justice and progressive social change and experience in grassroots, community and/or political organizing.
At least four years experience in web site management, with proven track record in online fundraising and organizing.
Strong staff and program management skills, with a proven ability to work within a team.
Excellent skills in standard applications (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver).
Thorough knowledge of HTML and Drupal; familiarity with CSS and JavaScript.
Familiarity with e-advocacy software, specifically Democracy In Action.
Strong graphic design skills.
Familiarity with server-side scripting languages (php, asp) preferred.
Working knowledge of cross-browser computer issues.
Ability to implement QA testing, browser testing, and troubleshooting code.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Database and network knowledge a big plus!

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Online Director is accountable to the Communications Director.
SALARY RANGE: $40,000 to $47,800 depending on experience, with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.

Finance Unit

Financial Manager

Boston

The Financial Manager ensures the development and implementation of key financial functions across the entire organization, with particular attention to general ledger activities. This position requires both independent and team work, and provides opportunities to work closely with senior staff.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure development and implementation of plans in key areas of the Finance and Administration Unit, particularly:

- Accounts payable
- Income processing
- Monthly financial reporting
- Preparation of audit worksheets

Work with senior leadership across the organization on special projects as well as regular financial duties.
Maintain Unit and common organizational files, systems and procedures.
Assist in overall administrative projects for the organization as needed.
Participate with all staff in planning, campaign activity, and fundraising.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change.
Three years of direct financial/general ledger experience.
Highly effective communication skills and style.
Highly motivated, with strong attention to detail.
Talented with databases, Excel, and accounting overall.
Superb organizational skills, and demonstrated ability juggling several tasks/priorities while setting and meeting deadlines.
Strong systems analysis, conceptualization and implementation skills.
Excellent people skills and manner: friendly, warm.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Financial Manager is accountable to the Chief Financial Officer.
SALARY RANGE: $31,800 - $38,400, depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.

Campaign Support

International Policy Associate

Washington, D.C.

The International Policy Associate will carry out specific research and organizing projects related to international policy initiatives on tobacco, water and food, write reports, do outreach to NGO and government allies, and monitor developments in the United Nations and related institutions. The International Policy Associate will also provide administrative support, including data and office management, and assist with intern recruitment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research and analyze tobacco transnational interference in the global tobacco treaty.
Produce accurate, sourced reports on key topics, as defined by campaign plans.
Monitor and analyze developments in the UN and WHO related to corporate accountability, water, food and tobacco.
Maintain up-to-date records and facilitate timely outreach to organizational allies.
Ensure smooth functioning of DC office.
Assist with intern recruitment.
Participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising and campaign activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability and social justice, particularly with a global perspective.
At least two years experience in a progressive social change organization.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Spanish and/or French.
Knowledge of corporate accountability issues.
Facility with quantitative analysis and spreadsheets.
Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with international institutions a plus.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The International Policy Associate reports to the Director of International Policy
SALARY RANGE: $29,400-$33,000, depending on experience, with an excellent benefits package
LOCATION: International Policy Office, Washington, D.C.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.

Program Administrator - Campaigns & Recruitment

Boston

The Program Administrator works closely with the Campaigns and Staff Recruitment Directors, providing critical support for these two growing programs. The Program Administrator will develop and implement systems to move the staff recruitment process forward in a timely, welcoming, and efficient manner, ensuring that the best candidates are hired. In supporting the Campaigns Team, the Program Administrator will provide logistical support for campaign actions and keep campaign systems and tracking up to date.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organize special projects with and for the Campaigns Director and the Staff Recruitment Director.
Review, prioritize, screen and track candidate applications and résumés.
Edit and post job descriptions.
Maintain records on the database and create recruitment outreach lists.
Provide logistical support for campaign actions.
Keep member and activist records up to date.
Recruit and manage volunteer interns, and coordinate office volunteer projects for both programs.
Create and maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records, and systems in an orderly, timely, and confidential manner.
Schedule candidate interviews, and set up and coordinate schedules for new staff orientations.
Participate with all staff in planning, campaign activity, and fundraising.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change.
At least one year full-time experience in a fast-paced team environment.
Enthusiasm for the organization’s mission and campaigns and a passion for building the organization.
Proven ability to meet deadlines and move projects forward in a campaign atmosphere.
Excellent administrative skills – you enjoy getting the details right.
Experience with database systems, spreadsheets, and MS Word.
Good judgment and professionalism to deal with confidential matters.
Consistently positive and persistent in your approach to the work; a team player.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Program Administrator is accountable to the Campaigns Director and the Staff Recruitment Director.
SALARY RANGE: $25,000-29,400, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.

Executive Assistant

Boston

The Executive Assistant will work closely with the Deputy Director, providing critical support to the organization’s campaigns, communications and development programs. The Executive Assistant will support program and executive management functions, organizational expansion plans, and coordinate scheduling and logistical needs. This is a position for an accomplished organizer who enjoys the management and administrative systems needed to run campaigns and organizations effectively.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organize special projects with and for the Deputy Director
Manage the Deputy Director’s calendar
Schedule and prepare materials and agendas for the organization’s management team and staff meetings, take and distribute notes, and ensure next steps are communicated and implemented
Get program updates from program directors and identify successes and challenges
Draft, write and edit memos, grant proposals and grant reports
Provide administrative support, including mailing, faxing, copying, preparing documents, conducting various research projects, and creating PowerPoint presentations
Maintain files and grants schedules in an orderly, timely and confidential manner
Serve as a liaison and representative to allies, vendors and other constituencies as needed
Coordinate with Board of Directors, and staff in Campaigns, Communications, Development, Finance & Administrative, International Policy and Recruitment units

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Efficient and persistent, with experience managing and juggling diverse tasks and projects with minimal supervision
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to be flexible, take an optimistic approach to new challenges, and have a good sense of humor
Creative and aggressive problem-solver with experience in organizing others to accomplish projects
Good judgment, strong initiative, and a quick learner
Interest in participating in fundraising and campaign work and ability to represent the organization
Professionalism to deal with confidential matters
Two years minimum organizing, fundraising or project management experience in a social change organization
Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
Demonstrated commitment to progressive social change

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Executive Assistant is accountable to the Deputy Director
SALARY RANGE: $28,000-34,000, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.

Internships with Corporate Accountability International

If you are looking an internship in a dynamic campaign atmosphere, you may be the right person for an exciting internship with Corporate Accountability International! Become an integral part of a dynamic team for equality, justice and effective social change. We are now accepting applications for our summer internship program. This full-time, eight week internship has two possible start dates: May 18 or June 22. The summer internships are unpaid. To apply for a summer internship, please submit a cover letter and résumé to internships@stopcorporateabuse.org (for Recruitment Internship, see special instructions below). Read more about summer internships.

Campaigns/Organizing Internship

Boston

Have you ever wanted to learn how to run an issues-based organizing campaign? Our campaigns internship is a leadership skills-building program, in which interns will take on a significant project to advance Corporate Accountability International’s Think Outside the Bottle and/or Value [the] Meal campaigns. The position may also include work on our emerging campaigns, including our food industry campaign, with a focus on the food industry’s impacts on public health, marketing practices, and interference in health policy.

Interns will have primary responsibility for significant projects and will master a variety of skills, including:

Organizing outreach and educational events.
Recruiting and training volunteers.
Outreach to activists in person and on the phone.
Campaigns Research.
Design of organizing materials.
Ongoing administration to support the work of the campaigns team.
Additional training in fundraising and communications may be included, depending on the interests of the intern and needs of the campaign work.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability and social justice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Basic organizing experience in a high-energy campaign or non-profit setting desirable.
Experience with databases desirable, and at ease with MS Word and computers overall.
Organizational skills and the ability to juggle several tasks while meeting deadlines.
Active in a student group on campus and/or willingness to bring the campaign back to campus.

Research Internship

Boston

The Research Intern will assist our research team, including the Senior Researcher and the Research Director, in conducting analysis and research needed to develop and implement our campaigns, including our Campaign Challenging Corporate Control of Water and our Campaign Challenging Corporate Abuse of Our Food.

Specifically, the research intern will:

Help further develop our analysis of the bottled water industry’s practices and impacts, including water sourcing, quality testing, packaging materials and energy use, and groundwater extraction.
Assess and analyze information regarding the various vehicles for water privatization, and help analyze World Bank process and projects involving water resources management that promote privatization.
The position may also include some work developing our emerging campaigns, including our food industry campaign, with a focus on the food industry’s impacts on public health, marketing practices, and interference in nutrition and health policy. By gathering, analyzing, synthesizing and tracking information using a variety of sources and approaches, the Research Intern will help deepen our organization’s understanding of key issues related to water, and will help lay the foundation for the next phase of our campaigns.
The position may also include some work developing our emerging campaigns, including our food industry campaign, with a focus on the food industry’s impacts on public health, marketing practices, and interference in nutrition and health policy. By gathering, analyzing, synthesizing and tracking information using a variety of sources and approaches, the Research Intern will help deepen our organization’s understanding of key issues related to water, and will help lay the foundation for the next phase of our campaigns.

Major Responsibilities:

Compiling and analyzing information for our campaigns.
Assisting with research reports, utilizing library, research and internet skills to gather needed information.
Maintaining information tracking and monitoring systems, and assisting with special research projects.
Outreach to research contacts and targeted constituencies.
Responding to requests for information.
Tracking and monitoring business publications and other information sources for developments in the issues.
Providing general support to the Research Unit, as well as overall assistance with broader campaign initiatives.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability and social justice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in research, organizing, and/or advocacy at a campaign-oriented organization.
Experience with spreadsheets and database management.
Experience in fact-checking and editing.
Good organizational skills and the ability to juggle several tasks while meeting deadlines.

Media Internship

Boston

The media assistant will raise visibility for Corporate Accountability International and the organization's campaign work. Areas of focus will include the Think Outside the Bottle campaign, the Campaign Challenging Big Tobacco, and our Value [the] Meal campaign. The media assistant will work with the Press Officer and the communications team.

Specifically, the Media Assistant will:

Conduct outreach to targeted local, regional and national media.
Track and monitor reporters and developments in campaign issues.
Write letters to the editor.
Prepare press kits.
Help with overall administration of the media outreach program.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability and social justice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent administrative skills.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Online Internship

Boston

The Online Assistant will be supporting the Communications Team in updating the websites, sending online communications to members and activists, updating and organizing on social networking sites. The Online Assistant will also be supporting the Communications Team in implementing strategic online plans to raise public awareness for Corporate Accountability International’s campaign work.

Major Responsibilities:

Website editing and maintenance.
Updating and organizing on social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Flickr and YouTube.
General outreach to targeted websites and blogs.
Internet research.
Database maintenance.
Graphics & film editing.
Overall assistance with administration of the online program.

Qualifications:

Good computer skills and tech-savvy.
Excellent communications skills both written and verbal.
Active on social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and YouTube.
Website editing experience preferred – training will also be given.
Graphics and multimedia editing experience – training will also be given.
Good organizational skills and detail-oriented.
Able to work in a team but also with initiative to work on your own.
Commitment to progressive social change and corporate accountability issues.

Recruitment Internship

Boston

Corporate Accountability International is building our team of staff and we’re seeking a Recruitment Intern to assist in implementing an outreach program to identify and hire top-notch organizers, fundraisers, researchers, and administrators, from entry-level to senior staff positions. The Recruitment Intern will play a key role in the program by ensuring that all new job openings are publicized broadly on websites and listserves to reach the best potential candidates, and by acknowledging, evaluating, and processing all incoming job applications.

Major Responsibilities:

The Recruitment Intern will post, update, and monitor current job announcements on various websites and listserves.
Liaise with support staff of various job websites—asking them questions when necessary and keeping records of where and when positions are posted.
Keep organized, updated, and concise records of all website and listserve job postings.
Under the supervision of the Recruitment Organizer, the Recruitment Intern will organize, evaluate, and process job applications (including cover letters and résumés).
Keep organized, updated, and concise records of all job applications.
Correspond directly with applicants.
Participate in campaign activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change.
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
Organizational skills and the ability to juggle several tasks while meeting deadlines.
Experience in a high-energy campaign or non-profit setting preferable.

DETAILS:

15-20 hours/week.
Training: Will receive training from experienced staff and have opportunities to participate in campaign actions.
To apply: Email letter of interest and résumé to info@stopcorporateabuse.org.