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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is the nation’s first and largest group for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Founded in 2004 by Iraq veterans, IAVA is a young, dynamic nonprofit with over 200,000 veteran members and grassroots supporters in 50 states. We're winning major battles in Congress (like the GI Bill), helping thousands of veterans nationwide, and making national headlines daily (like CNN, New York Times, NPR). If you care about how America treats its returning troops, and want to play a powerful role in national politics, IAVA may be the right fit for you.
Communications Director. New York, NY. Full-time.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is the nation’s first and largest group for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. IAVA is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization and has more than 200,000 active Member Veterans and supporters in all 50 states. Founded in 2004 by Iraq veteran Paul Rieckhoff, IAVA is staffed by both veterans and non-veterans. IAVA is a growing organization with increasing notoriety in the nonprofit, government, media, veteran service and business communities. The organization advocates on behalf of America’s newest generation of troops, veterans and their families.
IAVA is an exceptionally dynamic working environment that offers staff a unique opportunity to become involved with the most important issues facing the nation. Based in our New York City headquarters, we are seeking a Communications Director.
S/he will oversee all media efforts for the organization. This position offers an extraordinary opportunity to be a key architect in the development and implementation of nationwide communications campaigns. S/he will also have the opportunity to leverage national press relationships to gain coverage and generate public awareness around the most pressing issues facing Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. At the outset, s/he will manage a team of four communications professionals.
This position will be primarily focused on crafting communication strategies around all organizational campaigns, maximizing the visibility of IAVA in the national media space and coordinating with the policy team on leveraging media around key policy and issue related campaigns. Key tasks will include actively pushing IAVA and our issues in the media, maintaining high level media contacts, drafting of press releases, media advisories, opinion pieces, blogs and content for organizational social media platforms. This position will also help with writing speeches and putting together press conferences/other high-level media events for all IAVA leadership and spokespeople.
Building on IAVA’s reputation as a leading source for first hand information about the issues facing U.S. troops and veterans, the Communications Director will be expected to inject the organization’s principles and spokespeople into the national conversation about the current conflicts and the issues acing this newest generation of veterans.Responsibilities
Qualifications
This is a job of significant responsibility. The successful candidate will have a strong record of accomplishment in the communications field and experience working with both new and traditional media. An individual with a background in the news, politics, government or public relations worlds is preferred. This individual will manage a team of communications professionals and must have excellent management and leadership skills. This person must be an EXCELLENT writer and proficient in writing in several mediums—ranging from press releases to opinion pieces. A college degree is required.
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The right candidate must be media savvy, quick-thinking, articulate, well-read, strategic, comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and a team-player. S/he must be a long term planner and effective at short term rapid planning and crisis response. S/he should have a strong familiarity with the news and key players in the news industry. A good understanding of politics and Capitol Hill is a must. An understanding of on and offline marketing and advertising are pluses.
Start Date: Immediate:
Application deadline: Rolling
Salary Range: 80k to 100k.
Benefits: IAVA provides a range of benefit packages and three weeks paid vacation per year.
To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to hiring@iava.org, with "Communications Director" in the subject line. Include a cover letter that concisely explains how your prior experience will serve IAVA. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please. IAVA is an equal opportunity employer.
Digital Engagement Coordinator. New York, NY. Full-time.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA.org) is seeking a creative and highly motivated Digital Engagement Coordinator who wants to make a difference in the lives of America's newest generation of vets.
IAVA is a young, dynamic nonprofit based in New York. We're winning major battles in Congress and making national headlines daily. If you care about how America treats its returning troops, and you're ready to work hard on their behalf, IAVA may be the right fit for you.
IAVA is an equal opportunity employer. VETERANS OF THE IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN CONFLICTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and link to your portfolio to hiring@iava.org, with "Digital Engagement Coordinator" in the subject line. Include in your cover letter a description of a brand or organization that you feel has exceptionally compelling online content, and tell us why. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.
Veteran Support Associate. New York, NY. Full-time.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is the nation's first and largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of troops and veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Founded in 2004 by Iraq veterans, IAVA is a young, dynamic nonprofit with over 200,000 veteran members and grassroots supporters in 50 states. We're winning major battles in Congress, helping thousands of veterans and making national headlines daily. If you care about new veterans and their families, and want to play a powerful role in changing their lives, IAVA may be the right fit for you.
IAVA seeks an outgoing, highly organized, innovative candidate to join our team as our Veteran Support Associate. This is a full time position based in New York City.
The Veteran Support Associate will play a critical role in helping IAVA Veteran Members. This person will help resolve problems related to housing, legal issues, employment, physical/mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, financial planning, etc by referring OIF/OEF veterans and their families to the appropriate services. Thousands of vets connect with or through IAVA every day, and the Veteran Support Associate will be a major part of those interactions, helping to support and empower individual vets to improve their lives. This job is ideal for someone with a background in case work/ social work, tremendous empathy and a deep commitment to serving those who served our country. Please note that this is not a direct casework position—IAVA does not provide direct casework services.
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This position requires a candidate who can perform well under high-pressure, fast-paced conditions. Occasional travel required. Social work degrees preferred.
IAVA is a fun work environment with a hard-working, dedicated staff. This opportunity is ideal for a strong team player that can work hard while having fun and keeping a sense of humor.
Start Date: Immediate
Application deadline: Rolling
Salary and Benefits: $45-60k/year, DOE. IAVA provides a range of benefit packages and three weeks paid vacation per year.
To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to hiring@iava.org with "Veteran Support Associate" in the subject line. Include a cover letter that concisely explains how your experience could be applied to IAVA. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please. IAVA is an equal opportunity employer; VETERANS OF THE CONFLICTS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Information Technology Manager. New York, NY. Full-time.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is the nation’s first and largest group for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Founded in 2004 by Iraq veterans, IAVA is a young, dynamic nonprofit with over 200,000 veteran members and grassroots supporters in 50 states. We're winning major battles in Congress (like the GI Bill), helping thousands of veterans nationwide, and making national headlines daily. If you care about how America treats its returning troops, and want to play a powerful role in national politics, IAVA may be the right fit for you.
IAVA is seeking an experienced, committed; customer-service oriented Information Technology Manager. The I.T. Manager will provide critical management of software, hardware and network support for the organization in both the NYC Headquarters and DC Office. Responsibilities include but are not limited to network maintenance, server administration, VOIP management, direct computer hardware/software support, IT security, and troubleshooting. The I.T. Manager will also advise the Director of Operations regarding technology and information systems selection, implementation, maintenance, and policies. The I.T. Manager is a regular full-time position based in the New York City Headquarters, reporting to the Director of Operations.
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Start Date: Immediate
Application deadline: Rolling
Salary Range: $60k-$80k, depending on experience.
Benefits: IAVA provides a range of benefit packages and three weeks paid vacation per year.
To Apply: Please send a resume and writing sample to hiring@iava.org, with "IT Manager" in the subject line. Include a cover letter that concisely explains how your experience could be applied to IAVA. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.
IAVA is an equal opportunity employer; VETERANS OF THE CONFLICTS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Salesforce Administrator. New York, NY. Full-time.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is the nation's first and largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of troops and veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Founded in 2004 by Iraq veterans, IAVA is a young, dynamic nonprofit with over 200,000 veteran members and grassroots supporters in 50 states. We're winning major battles in Congress, helping thousands of veterans and making national headlines daily. If you care about new veterans and their families, and want to play a powerful role in changing their lives, IAVA may be the right fit for you.
IAVA seeks a technically sound, highly organized, and motivated candidate to join our team as our Salesforce Administrator. This is a full time position based in New York City.
IAVA has established itself as an innovator in the non-profit sector, largely thanks to our leverage of the Force.com platform. We’re looking to take our technology strategy to the next level, and are looking for the right Salesforce administrator to manage our CRM system. This individual will work hand in hand with the Information Systems Architect as the technical expert, executing on the day-to-day maintenance and improvement of our existing CRM platform. S/he will need to be extremely flexible and able to prioritize & respond to training/support requests from a staff of 40 individuals across 2 offices. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is looking to help build the technical backbone of a social movement, and is comfortable working in an extremely high-paced, reactive and startup environment.
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Start Date: Immediate.
Application deadline: Rolling.
Salary Range: $60k - $80k / year, DOE.
Benefits: IAVA provides a range of benefit packages and three weeks paid vacation per year.
To Apply: Please send a resume and writing sample to hiring[AT]iava[DOT]org, with "Salesforce Administrator" in the subject line. Include a cover letter that concisely explains how your experience could be applied to IAVA. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.
IAVA is an equal opportunity employer;VETERANS OF THE CONFLICTS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Legislative Associate. Washington, DC. Full-time.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is the nation’s first and largest group for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Founded in 2004 by Iraq veterans, IAVA is a young, dynamic nonprofit with over 180,000 veteran members and grassroots supporters in 50 states. We're winning major battles in Congress (like the GI Bill), helping thousands of veterans nationwide, and making national headlines daily. If you care about how America treats its returning troops, and want to play a powerful role in national politics, IAVA may be the right fit for you.
Do you have what it takes? IAVA is looking for a motivated individual to be the face, voice, (and sometimes boot) of veterans on Capitol Hill. Our elite legislative team has been instrumental in the most significant veterans advocacy victories coming out of Congress. If you think you can hang, you could become a major part of IAVA’s presence in Washington DC.
As a Legislative Associate, you will be on the front lines of veterans’ advocacy. You will be expected to build relationships with Congressional offices, coordinate with allied advocacy organizations and interface with multiple agencies with in the Executive Branch to include the White House, Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. You will be primarily responsible for becoming an expert in your assigned fields by researching and tracking new legislation relating to IAVA’s legislative goals. You will be expected to frequently communicate with Congress via events and Congressional Hearings. As a force in the media you will help IAVA bring our issues out of the beltway and into the consciousness of the American public. All candidates must have a commitment to the goals of IAVA.
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Start Date: Immediate
Application deadline: Rolling
Salary Range: $45k-$55k, depending on experience.
Benefits: IAVA provides a range of benefit packages and three weeks paid vacation per year.
To Apply: Please send a resume and writing sample to hiring@iava.org [1], with "Legislative Associate" in the subject line. Include a cover letter that concisely explains how your experience could be applied to IAVA. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.
IAVA is an equal opportunity employer; VETERANS OF THE CONFLICTS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
[2]Research Coordinator. Washington, D.C. Full-time.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is the nation's first and largest group for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Founded in 2004 by an Iraq veteran, IAVA is a young, dynamic nonprofit focused on awareness, advocacy and assistance for the 2.2 million men and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with over 200,000 veteran members and grassroots supporters in 50 states.
IAVA is seeking a highly effective hard worker to join our research team. The position, which will answer directly to the Senior Research Associate, is entry-level and ideal for a rising research super star. If you are detail oriented, ambitious, and want to learn from the best about how to study issues and turn them into change in DC, this job could be your shot. The Research Coordinator will track and analyze issues critical to veterans and help research and write Issue Reports, white papers, memos, blogs and more. IAVA’s influential Issue Reports are often cited by the media and used extensively on Capitol Hill. The Research Coordinator will join a growing research staff, and an energetic, highly visible team, helping win important battles on Capitol Hill and around the country.
IAVA’s Policy Department researches the diverse array of issues confronting the newest generation of veterans and offers public policy solutions to these challenges. Some of the major research team projects coming up this year include:
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Start date: Immediate
Application deadline: Rolling
Salary: $30,000 - $45,000 per year, depending on experience.
Benefits: IAVA provides generous benefits and three weeks of paid vacation per year.
To apply: Send a resume and cover letter to hiring@iava.org, with "Research Coordinator" in the subject line. Your cover letter should explain clearly why you want to work at IAVA. Resumes without cover letters will not be accepted. Absolutely no phone calls, please.
IAVA is an equal opportunity employer; VETERANS OF THE CONFLICTS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Links:
[1] mailto:hiring@iava.org
[2] http://iava.org/ResearchCoord