Corinthian Colleges, Inc. a leading postsecondary education company is seeking a grassroots specialist to lead an expansion of its grassroots outreach program.

The grassroots advocacy manager will be responsible for developing new grassroots initiatives to educate policymakers, and other stakeholders, of the role and value of the company's institutions, to include scheduling, preparing, and conducting campus visits, arranging graduation speakers and other special events in cooperation with the campuses, and interacting with peer company representatives in coalition building activities, all with the goal of establishing ongoing relationships with policymakers and other audiences. 

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and have 5+ years of electoral campaign or grassroots organizing experience. In addition, the candidate should posses: excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work independently as well as part of our team; strong written and verbal communications skills; and, the ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment and discretion.  

We offer a competitive salary/benefits package, and a team oriented work environment that encourages professional development.

The position will be located at our regional office in Washington D.C.

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter, along with their salary requirement to: eyao@cci.edu

To view the company website, please visit: www.cci.edu

SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 10/22/09