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Article #186FWD: Senior Researcher Position Ope
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Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 00:00
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 00:00
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Public Citizen's Critical Mass Energy Project
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Senior Researcher for
Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch
Global Trade Watch is the Public Citizen group that fights for trade and
other economic policies that promote consumer protection, government and
corporate accountability, and a healthy environment through research,
lobbying, public education and the media. Public Citizen is a national
consumer and environmental organization founded by Ralph Nader in 1971.
THIS POSITION IS DIFFERENT FROM THE SENIOR RESEARCHER-EDITOR POSITION
PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED.
DESCRIPTION: The Senior Researcher designs and writes major research
reports, conducts research and develops materials for a wide range of users,
including congressional staff, grassroots organizers, reporters and the
general public.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research and analyze international trade and economic globalization
issues;
Convert research into fact sheets, articles, and other educational
materials for congressional staff, press, and organizers;
Track issues by attending hearings, reading periodicals, and attending
conferences;
Assist with research for lobbying activities as needed;
Develop and maintain relevant databases;
Assist with outreach to coalition partners and activists.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Minimum 2 years research and writing or advocacy/legislative
experience.
Education: College degree required, advanced degree preferred.
Knowledge: Understanding of economics and statistics required; knowledge of
fundamental research practices including quantitative analysis, electronic
research systems, sourcing and citing protocols; familiarity with the
legislative process, international trade and/or environmental and labor
issues. Spanish language helpful.
Skills: Excellent writing, research and organizational skills;
familiarity
with database and spreadsheet programs.
CAPABILITIES: Ability to work with a wide range of people, perform well
under pressure.
CONDITIONS: Walking two flights of stairs and several blocks to and from
congressional offices. Nonsmoking workplace.
SALARY & BENEFITS: $27,720 or slightly higher; three weeks vacation;
excellent benefits.
TO APPLY: Send resume and writing sample to Chris McGinn, Global Trade
Watch,
fax: (202) 547-7392, 215 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, 3rd floor,
Washington, DC, 20003.
Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. (Non-smoking workplace)
PLEASE DON'T REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.
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Direct your comments or questions:
Public Citizen's Critical Mass Energy Project
215 Pennsylvania Ave., SE phone: 202-546-4996
Washington, DC 20003 fax: 202-547-7392
E-mail: cmep@citizen.org
HomePage: www.citizen.org/cmep
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