1. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids —

Membership Assistant, National Office, Washington, DC

1. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids —

Membership Assistant, National Office, Washington, DC

Organization:

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is a nonprofit children’s advocacy organization made up of over 5,000 law enforcement leaders and victims of violence from across the country who believe that the key to preventing crime is investing in programs proven to help kids get started on the right track. (www.fightcrime.org). We are seeking an engaging and motivated organizer to conduct member recruitment and mobilization on federal and state level policy issues affecting at-risk kids. 

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is a project of the Council for a Strong America.

Position Summary:

The membership assistant plays a key role in supporting the organization with recruiting and mobilizing law enforcement leaders in key states across the country in support of increased state and federal investments in programs that help kids get the right start in life. Rather than working directly with legislators or the executive branch, the Assistant will help the organization activate and support our law enforcement and crime victim members to educate key decision-makers about the importance of investments in kids.

Membership Assistants, with the guidance of the National Director and Membership Associates, assist with:

1. Working with designated states in accordance with federal or state policy objectives;
2. Enlisting new law enforcement leaders to join Fight Crime: Invest in Kids;
3. Activating our members to weigh in on state and/or federal policy issues;
4. Educating our members and prospective members about the link between investments in kids and crime reduction;

Requirements:

• Commitment to making sure all kids get a good start in life;
• Experience working in a membership-orientated organization;
• Some experience recruiting or mobilizing individuals (via internship or 1-2 years work experience) to support a cause;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Outgoing personality and ability to meet people and connect with them;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks and timelines.

Desirable, but not required:  An understanding of the legislative process; familiarity with policies affecting children and youth; familiarity with the law enforcement and/or crime victim communities.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.

To Apply:  To apply, please send a completed application, resume, and cover letter to:

Membership Assistant Search

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids

1212 New York Ave, NW Suite 300

Washington, DC 20005

E-mail: jobs@fightcrime.org

Fax: 202-776-0110

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that understands the

 value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture.

Membership Assistant Questionnaire

1. Your name:

2. Telephone:

3. Why are you interested in this position?  (If you feel you have already said in a cover letter all that you want to say on this subject, you may skip this question.)

4. Please describe your experience in the following areas:

• Enlisting others in a cause, project, or concept you believe in;
• Persuasive writing;
• Meeting people and making a connection with them;
• Organizational skills and multi-tasking;
• Public speaking and giving presentations; and
• Successfully advocating for a cause (including public policy or other political issues, candidate, or product).

5. Please describe any experience you have in working:

• In a legislative environment;
• With the law enforcement community; and
• In a membership-oriented organization.

6. Please indicate:

•  The salary you think you should be paid if you are hired for this position:

•  The minimum salary you would consider:

7. How did you hear about this opening?  (Please be specific, e.g., who referred you or what publication or website listed the position)

8. Additional comments (if you choose):