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Following are positions currently available at the Save Darfur Coalition.

Senior Director of Campaign Advocacy

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, D.C.
Reports to: President

The Save Darfur Coalition, www.SaveDarfur.org, a Washington D.C. based advocacy organization dedicated to ending the genocide in Darfur, is seeking a Senior Director for Campaign Advocacy.

Founded in 2004, the coalition is an alliance of more than 180 faith-based, advocacy and human rights organizations whose activists include over 1,000 community groups and a million-person e-activist list, and that has strong links to activists in a wide range of countries. It works to raise public awareness and mobilize an effective response to the genocide in Darfur.

A new position created in response to organizational development, the Senior Director for Campaign Advocacy will be a key member of the senior management team and will oversee the development and implementation of domestic activism, movement building, and campaigns.

Responsibilities:

Working within the framework of the organization's integrated work plan and in close collaboration with other staff -- plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate activism, movement building, and campaigns around the organization's highest priorities.
Supervise staff focusing on activism, coalition relations, outreach and partnerships and the priority campaigns of the organization.
As part of the organization's senior management team, help formulate the overall strategy of the organization and contribute to a positive and effective organizational culture.

Requirements

Four-year college degree, with a Master's degree preferred, with at least 5 years of campaign experience at a senior level;
Strong background in traditional organizing and e-advocacy as well as involvement in new media;
Background in applying international issues to domestic campaigns;
Background preferred in international conflict issues; prior experience on African issues is an advantage;
Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a non-profit setting;
Strong network among the institutions and individuals involved in advocacy and campaign work on human rights issues;
Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects;
Demonstrated success working in a campaign environment and ability to work with flexibility and collegiality;
Exceptional communication skills, especially writing and public speaking; and
Commitment to the mission of the coalition; knowledge of the ongoing crisis in Darfur, Sudan.

Please email a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position to with the subject line "Senior Director of Campaign Advocacy." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Save Darfur Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Internships

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, D.C.
Report to: Operations Manager

The Save Darfur Coalition seeks enthusiastic, dedicated interns. Interns will work closely with the Coalition's staff to fulfill both administrative and programmatic duties. Internships will be focused on international outreach and domestic organizing, policy, campaigns or media relations. Interns will be unpaid but may receive college credit, if applicable. Interns are expected to dedicate between 20 and 35 hours per week to SDC.

Requirements:

Passion for the work of the Save Darfur Coalition;
Ability to work independently and take initiative when required;
Diplomatic and professional communication skills required;
Strong organizational and time management skills required;
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook with internet research skills also required. Strong IT skills desirable.
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally within a diverse community, and
Foreign language skills and international experience preferred, but not necessary.

The Save Darfur Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, please send resume and cover-letter to and reference “SDC Internship” in the subject of the email. No phone calls please.