Fwd: Job with SPCA (requires law degree)

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crappy pay, but for a good cause

--- kim21_us <kim21_us wrote:

>

> " kim21_us " <kim21_us

> Mon, 13 May 2002 06:08:48 -0000

> [sFBAVeg] Job with SPCA (requires law

> degree)

>

> Associate, West Coast, State Gov Affairs & Pub

> Policy

>

> Job Category: Legal

> Type: Full time

> Salary: 60 K

> Description: Track the introduction and movement of

> legislation

> pertaining to animals in the region;Analyze pending

> legislation and

> assist in the formulation of the ASPCA's position;

> draft position

> statements and legislative alerts;Lobby state

> legislators/staffers

> and other key government officials/policy makers to

> promote passage

> or defeat of bill; assist in strategies to

> move/defeat bill;

> negotiate amendments.Legal research; draft

> legislation; analysis of

> proposed regulations and drafting formal comments;

> Understanding of

> the various state legislative procedures; work to

> promote and

> implement animal welfare policies consistent with

> organization

> philosophy;Work with the media to help publicize

> legislation/issues

> and generate public support; help develop and launch

> campaigns around

> priority legislation/issues.Grassroots advocacy -

> outreach and broad

> base coalition building with local

> organizations/lobbyists where

> appropriate; Respond to public inquiries via

> telephone, e-mail,

> correspondence; monthly reports, administrative

> matters, including

> lobby registration and reports

>

> Must be an attorney with the ability to juggle

> numerous projects,

> organized, professional, strong analytical skills,

> understanding of

> the legislative process, well spoken; excellent

> writing/speaking

> skills.

>

>

>

> Education: Doctorate (PhD, MD, etc.)

> Languages: English

> Additional Qualifications: Must have JD, be admitted

> to the bar in

> California and have 2-3 years post law school

> experience; Experience

> in government affairs and with the legislative

> process and/or

> familiarity with the issues. Commitment to animal

> protection

> preferred, but with ability to work within the ASPCA

> philosophy;

> ability to travel to state capitals to lobby.

>

>

>

> How to Apply: Forward letters and resumes with

> salary history to:

>

> A S P C A

> HR Dept Re: Gov Affairs West

> 424 E 92nd St, NY, NY 10128

> FAX: (212) 876-0014

> Email: HR

>

>

>

 

 

 

 

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