5/1/2015 Lead Writer Chicago, New York City or Washington D.C. preferred Are you an exceptional writer who believes deeply in a racially and economically just society? This might be your dream job. In this role, you’d have one core objective: inspiring funders and others to believe deeply in our vision and plans. Responsibilities 1. Write! (60%) You’d do this by writing our story in ways that: • Expand people’s ideas about what’s possible • Bring bold, progressive ideas into the public debate • Crystallize innovative strategies to change the country and world • Inspire confidence that NPA is a top tier idea and strategy shop 2. Edit: (30%) • Set and insure a high bar for NPA’s writing 3. Coach/Develop: (10%) • Provide feedback designed to help staff become stronger writers Qualifications First and foremost you are an exceptional writer. More specifically, you’re able to communicate in a voice that expresses our progressive populist values and strategic, research-‐based ideas, and inspire diverse audiences to act. About NPA National People’s Action is a national organization with a network of affiliated metropolitan, regional and statewide community power organizations that work together to advance a racial and economic justice agenda. NPA builds and strengthens grassroots organizations, trains community organizers and members, and conducts research and policy analysis to support game-‐changing strategic campaigns designed to create a more just, equitable, and sustainable society. We’re working to put people and planet first, if that sounds good then this may be the right organization for you. 810 N. Milwaukee • Chicago, IL 60642 • (312) 243-‐3035 • (312) 243-‐7044 (fax) • http://npa-‐us.org Want to know more about our values and ideas? Check out our Long-‐Term Agenda for a New Economy here -‐-‐ http://npa-‐us.org/files/long_term_agenda_0.pdf Here is what other people are saying about NPA: In These Times -‐-‐ http://inthesetimes.com/article/16144/new_rules_for_radicals Bill Moyers -‐-‐ http://billmoyers.com/segment/segment-‐rising-‐voices-‐for-‐a-‐new-‐economy/ Additional Qualifications • Actively absorbs and synthesizes many streams of internal analysis, and intelligence with the river of ideas in the movement and society to keep NPA abreast of the most important new ideas and thinking. • Have the ability to express a range of voices and styles in your writing. • Can use relational research as well as data and reports to inform your writing. • Able to manage an ambitious pipeline of content with overlapping deadlines. • Can travel for internal and external meetings and events. Salary and Benefits • Salary is based on experience and you should put your desired range in your cover letter.
• NPA’s competitive benefits package includes medical and dental insurance, 401k plan with employer contribution, flexible spending account, and paid time off in December in addition to paid vacation. Application Process
• Please send a cover letter, resume and three writing samples to James Mumm (jobs@npa-‐us.org). • Position is open until filled. • Women, people of color and LGBT people strongly encouraged to apply. 810 N. Milwaukee • Chicago, IL 60642 • (312) 243-‐3035 • (312) 243-‐7044 (fax) • http://npa-‐us.org