Job Opening at NCLC

May 19, 2010 11:16

There's a job opening where I work, at the National Consumer Law Center, if anyone is interested:

NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER® is America’s consumer law expert, helping consumers, their advocates, and public policy makers to use powerful consumer laws to build financial security and assure marketplace justice for vulnerable individuals and families.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Research Assistant
Full-time 35 hr. week

RESPONSIBILITIES: The research assistant will conduct research in support of advocates’ work related to federal and state consumer protections. Duties will also include writing, editing and formatting of brochures and reports, assisting in coordinating an annual conference and trainings, and assisting with general Center-related and administrative tasks. Tasks of this position may vary based on emerging organizational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree and one to two years of work experience preferred; an interest in doing research in the context of consumer protection advocacy; excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in Internet research, experience with MS Word, spreadsheets, and Lexis/Nexis; reliable, accurate, self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects and manage tasks on deadline; have the ability, experience and willingness to quickly assume more complex, short-term projects; demonstrated commitment to public interest preferred.

SALARY: $35,011 plus generous health, dental, and other fringe benefits including three weeks vacation.

APPLICATIONS: Accepted until filled. No phone calls please.

E-MAIL COVER LETTER & RESUME TO: consumerlaw@nclc.org
NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER®
Attention Department RA
7 Winthrop Square, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02110

Website: http://www.consumerlaw.org

Women, persons of color, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Previous post Next post
Up