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Managing Director

The Center for U.S. Global Engagement is seeking an experienced Managing Director to advance our mission based on our highly successful Impact '08 campaign, which built awareness and support among 2008 Presidential candidates and their advisors about the critical need to elevate and strengthen America's civilian-led, "smart power" instruments of global development and diplomacy. Moving forward we will be working to translate initial smart power commitments into sustained support for more robust and modernized foreign assistance and diplomacy. This senior-level position will be responsible for the overall coordination and day-to-day management of the Center, as well as supervising staff and overseeing all activities including policy, communications, program and field operations. The position will report to the Center's Executive Director and reside in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities will include:
  • Manage and Implement Strategy - Work with the Center's Executive Director and other senior staff to implement strategy and oversee all day-to-day activities.
  • Supervise Staff - Supervise staff, including Policy Director, Communications Director, Field Director, Program Director and 8-10 mid level staff.
  • Supervise Policy Development and Outreach - Oversee policy development and outreach to Administration officials, policymakers and other foreign policy experts.
  • Supervise Communications - Supervise public opinion research, message development, website content and media outreach.
  • Supervise Field Operation - Supervise field operations in targeted states organizing local business, military, faith-based, academic, political and community grasstop leaders.

Position Requirements:
The position requires political campaign experience with at least 7-10 years in a senior management capacity, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and superior knowledge of international affairs. Results-oriented and ability to lead a team is also required as are excellent communications, management and interpersonal skills. Periodic travel is anticipated. Competitive salary offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About the Center:
The Center for U.S. Global Engagement unites business, NGO and community leaders to build understanding of America's interest in today's world. We engage these citizens to educate and inspire support among the public, opinion leaders and policymakers for U.S. assistance and engagement in international affairs. The Center is the educational arm of the highly successful U.S. Global Leadership Campaign (USGLC), a coalition of over 400 businesses and organizations that advocates for increased funding for the U.S. International Affairs Budget.

To Apply:
Please email cover letter and resume to Beth Fellman @ beth@usglobalengagement.org. Short listed candidates will be contacted.


SOURCE: ONLINE JOB WEBSITE 2/10/09
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