job: policy advocate

[colist-admin at comm-org.utoledo.edu]

From: ljacobso at cspinet.org

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a non-profit 
consumer-advocacy organization, is seeking an experienced policy 
advocate.  The advocate will work on a variety of health and environmental 
projects, developing activities aimed at influencing government policies 
and corporate practices. This will involve coalition-building with local 
and national citizens groups, organizing grassroots campaigns, and public 
education.  The campaigns will focus on agricultural uses of antibiotics, 
nutrition, and environmental effects of the American diet, among other issues.

This is a full-time position for someone with at least five years 
experience. Demonstrated experience with environmental, health, or other 
citizens groups' grassroots campaigns are highly desirable.  Strong 
verbal/written, strategizing, and organizing skills are required for 
success in this position.  Salary commensurate with experience.

CSPI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package along with a 
healthy and smoke-free working environment.  Please send a cover letter 
indicating relevant experience and interest, resume, and writing samples to 
the address below.

CSPI conducts innovative programs in health and the environment.  It 
provides objective information to the public; represents citizens' 
interests before legislative, regulatory, and judicial bodies; and works to 
ensure that advances in science are used for the public's good.  CSPI is 
supported by more than 800,000 subscribers to its Nutrition Action 
Healthletter, the nation's largest-circulation health newsletter, and by 
foundation grants.

Center for Science in the Public Interest Attn: ARP 1875 Connecticut 
Avenue,  N.W. #300 Washington,  D.C.  20009-5728 CSPI is an equal 
opportunity employer. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are 
encouraged to apply. Posted June 1, 2001.  Position is open until filled. 
For updated information on this or other openings, call our Job Line at 
(202) 332-9110 ext. 116 or visit our website's job page  at www.cspinet.org