Clinton Presidential Center "Clinton Global Initiative Jobs"

The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Writer is responsible for creating a full range of copy that is used in all activities, including printed materials and brochures, the CGI annual report, press releases, descriptions of our programs and areas of focus (e.g. poverty, climate change, etc.), correspondence and form letters, advertising materials, and online.

In addition to the writing responsibilities, the Writer will be involved in the full range of CGI Marketing Communication departmental responsibilities. This position offers good opportunities for career growth and participation in the dynamic work of former President Clinton’s foundation.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and execute writing needs for all CGI departments.
Maintain overall style and voice of CGI across all printed and online materials.
Stay informed about organizations activities and priorities.
Research relevant topics related to CGI in order to contextualize the work of CGI in the broader international development and philanthropic arenas.
Update style guide and ensure that all written materials correspond to the CGI style.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum of 3-5 years direct experience writing copy with a strong portfolio of writing samples.
Good familiarity with non-profit work aimed at addressing global problems and issues.
Superb written skills and the ability to write on a variety of topics and in different styles and voices.
Excellent ability to prioritize, organize and manage details.
Able to produce well-written copy in an extremely short period of time.
Excellent manager of deadlines, willingness to work hard.
Candidate must have teamwork skills that support organizational goals and actively contribute to team objectives.
Please send resume, writing samples, and references to jobs@clintonglobalinitiative.org.

2. Position/Title: Commitment Portfolio Manager
Location: New York (Midtown)

Description:

The Commitment Portfolio Manager will be part of the CGI Commitments Department. The Commitment Department is responsible for establishing and executing the strategy for developing new commitments from members. This department is also responsible for monitoring and reporting on the progress of ongoing commitments, servicing diverse requests from existing and past members who have made commitments, and providing the content for CGI external communications about commitments.

The Commitment Portfolio Manager (the “Manager”) will oversee the management of existing commitments (approaching 1000 by end of 2007). The Manager will have primary responsibility for CGI member commitment monitoring and reporting, and collection and analysis of commitment data for program evaluation and external communication purposes. In addition, the Manager will help develop and implement a strategy for partnership services for the growing community of existing commitment makers. The department also provides a research function for commitment development, providing background research for commitment development. In this capacity she/he will have responsibility to develop policies, practices and systems to support these critical activities. To achieve this, the Manager will oversee a team of 4 staff as well several interns.

Responsibilities include:

Management of commitment portfolio

Develop and manage the team’s overall strategy and procedures for CGI’s ongoing relationship management with existing commitment-makers
Respond to a range of inquiries from existing commitment-makers
Assess needs of commitment-makers and direct them to appropriate CGI resources, as applicable
Working with the Commitment Director and other commitment staff, help develop and manage an approach to member services related to ongoing commitments

Collection and management of information about commitments

Working closely with other CGI staff and Working Group teams, to manage the development and implementation of a robust information management system for commitments that addresses a variety of CGI needs including relationship management, evaluation, best practice information and communications.
Working closely with the Commitment Development team, Working Groups, and Members to manage the creation and update of commitment records and the overall integrity of the commitment database
Working closely with the Communications Department, ensure that commitment information on the member and public websites are consistent with the commitment database
Oversee the response to internal and external requests for commitment information and data analysis for member outreach, commitment development, communications, strategic planning and other management purposes

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Analysis

Oversee the development and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation methodology that enables assessment of CGI’s impact and effectiveness, and the progress and impact of member commitments
Enhance CGI’s ability to perform more in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of commitments in order to identify and communicate best practices
Oversee research about issues and organizations that would support the efforts of the commitment department to engage in discussions with members and potential about commitment development
Work closely with other CGI staff responsible for developing communications products and platforms about commitments

Minimum Requirements:

College degree required, Master’s degree highly desirable. Minimum of five years experience in general project management and/or policy (public health, education, poverty alleviation OR climate change). The successful candidate is required to have strong knowledge of the international development field and/or successful management and implementation of programs in the non-profit, government, or private sector. The candidate would have ideally strong research, information management and communications skills. Experience with evaluation methodology also desirable. Strong team-building skills are essential and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential.

Knowledge of Excel, basic statistics and Raiser’s Edge but not required.

Other desired competencies:

Demonstrates ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information rapidly
Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
Constantly benchmarks 'best practices'
Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner
Ability to work with individuals with varying work styles
Focuses on key priorities
Effectively juggles multiple projects
Excellent oral and written communication. A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance
Strong analytical skills
Detail oriented
Strong organizational and database skills
Entrepreneurial spirit, with a flexibility to work with individuals with varying work styles
Demonstrated ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information rapidly
Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
Ability to anticipate and solve problems
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to interact with a diverse user constituency

How to Apply:

Please forward a cover letter, resume and names of three references to jobs@clintonglobalinitiative.org. A writing sample may be requested.
Please list the name of the position in the Subject Line.
The Clinton Global Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/V/D) that aims to deliver culturally appropriate messages and services.
No Phone Calls Please. For additional information on CGI, please visit, www.clintonglobalinitiative.org

3. Position/Title: Desktop Support
Location: New York, NY

The William J. Clinton Foundation Desktop Support will have a clear understanding of the business value of IT and proficiency in utilizing technical expertise to provide complex technical support (daily and on-call) for desktops, laptops, Blackberry devices, network systems, phone systems and applications. She/he will exhibit excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills. This position will report directly to the William J. Clinton Foundation’s Director of Information Technology & Information Systems based in New York.

The ideal candidate for this position must be able to work independently and unsupervised as well as in a team-oriented environment. Must be customer service and client satisfaction oriented.

Qualifications Required:

Extensive knowledge of supporting and troubleshooting Windows 2000 & XP Professional.
Extensive knowledge of supporting and troubleshooting Microsoft Office 2003.
Strong knowledge of Active Directory.
Strong knowledge of VMWare.
Strong knowledge of configuring and supporting Blackberry handheld devices.

Experience Required:

Qualified candidate will have 2+ years of hands on desktop experience.
Inventory of hardware/software experience.
Imaging of desktops/laptops using Ghost.
Configuring and supporting network printers.
Backups, anti-virus and update operating systems.
Microsoft Certification is a plus in one of the following preferred: (MCP, MCSE, MCSA)
BA degree preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Good verbal & written communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong problem solving skills: ability to assess a problem and determine an effective course of action.
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
Ability to be on-call for weekend and off-hour support.
Ability to work independently and be proactive with job responsibilities.
Flexibility to work at multiple New York office locations.

Terms:

Full-time, Start Date: Immediately

TO APPLY: Please e-mail letter of interest, resume, and names of three references to: techjobs@clintonfoundation.org. In the subject field of the email please type only DESKTOP SUPPORT

4. Position/Title: Commitment Resources Senior Associate

The Commitment Resources Senior Associate will be part of the CGI Commitments Department and overtime is likely to manage at least one full-time staff member and several interns. The Commitment Department is responsible for establishing and executing the strategy for developing new commitments from members. This department is also responsible for monitoring and reporting on the progress of ongoing commitments, servicing diverse requests from existing and past members who have made commitments, and providing the content for CGI external communications about commitments.

The Commitment Resources Senior Associate will have primary responsibility for helping to develop, in collaboration with other CGI departments, materials and platforms for conveying information about commitments to diverse audiences including, in particular, internal management, CGI members, media and others. She/he would also play a critical role in translating commitment information into useful products that help members and broader audiences understand the diverse approaches to commitment-making. The Commitment Resources Senior Associate will also be responsible for the logistics associated with engaging commitment makers in CGI events.

Responsibilities include:

Provides the commitment content for a variety of communications products associated with CGI
Works closely with other CGI staff to craft analyses and reports that describe the CGI portfolio of commitments and the progress/impact of commitments and identifies best practices among the growing body of commitments.
Develops strategic alliances with professional services firms as well as members with special expertise to see if they could be a helpful resource to commitment makers
Develops useful print and web-based materials and content for members that will enhance their ability to understand the commitment-making process, develop commitments and identify potential partners
Develop interactive platforms that highlight the work of commitment makers and support the commitment development process (i.e. possibly, for example, tele-convenings and webinars)
Identify opportunities for commitment-maker recognition
Manage commitment aspects of event logistics throughout the year, including preparing members for and staging of commitment announcements at the annual meeting.

Minimum Requirements:

College degree is required, master’s degree welcomed. Minimum of three to five years experience in general project management and/or policy (public health, education, poverty alleviation OR climate change). The successful candidate is required to have strong knowledge of the international development field and/or successful management and implementation of programs in the non-profit, government, or private sector. The candidate would have research experience with strong writing abilities and an ability to organize large amounts of information into effective user-friendly publications (both print and web- based) for member and media audiences. The candidate would also have strong experience in web-based communications and event planning. Strong teamwork skills are essential and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential. Knowledge of Excel and basic statistics required; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred, but not required.

Other desired competencies:

Demonstrates ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information rapidly
Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
Constantly benchmarks 'best practices'
Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner
Ability to work with individuals with varying work styles
Focuses on key priorities
Effectively juggles multiple projects
Excellent oral and written communication. A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance
Strong analytical skills
Detail oriented
Strong organizational and database skills
Entrepreneurial spirit, with a flexibility to work with individuals with varying work styles
Demonstrated ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information rapidly
Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
Ability to anticipate and solve problems
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to interact with a diverse user constituency

How to Apply:

Please forward a cover letter, resume and names of three references to jobs@clintonglobalinitiative.org A writing sample may be required.
Please list the name of the position in the Subject Line.
The Clinton Global Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/V/D) that aims to deliver culturally appropriate messages and services.
No Phone Calls Please. For additional information on CGI, please visit, www.clintonglobalinitiative.org

5. Position/Title: Commitment Development Senior Manager

The Commitments Department has the primary responsibility for establishing and executing the strategy for helping CGU members develop new commitments. It works closely with the external expert consultants (Working Group chairs and deputies) to develop commitments. The Commitment Development Senior Manager will manage relationships with CGI members, educating and guiding them through the commitment development process and helping them to identify partners as appropriate. She/he will also collect and analyze commitment data for program evaluation and external communication purposes.

Responsibilities Include:

Commitment Development:

Work closely with the Commitments Director and Working Group Chairs and Deputies to establish annual performance targets, commitment outreach strategy, and commitment development methodology
Work closely with other staff in department and CGI to develop effective outreach materials
Research and vet potential CGI members who present strong prospects for commitments generation.
Oversee and manage department’s outreach to members who are expected to make commitments
Respond to inquiries from commitment-makers in a timely, professional fashion
Advise CGI members as they develop their commitments in accordance with criteria established by the Commitments Department
Broker partnerships between members

Information Management and Communications

Work with Working Groups and other CGI staff to implement an effective approach to information management related to commitments to ensure effective customer service and to enable the tracking of commitment progress and impacts over time
Help develop and implement an approach to assessing the performance of the commitment development function
Create and update commitment case records consistent with the needs and protocol of the Commitments Department
Work closely with other Commitments Department staff to develop an approach to reporting both qualitative and quantitative data about commitments that generate deeper understanding among members and the broader public about the nature and impact of commitments
Work closely with other staff in the Commitments Department and the Communications team at CGI and the Clinton Foundation to produce publications and materials about commitments to support media outreach

Program Planning and Logistics

Work closely with the CGI Programming Department to ensure that opportunities for catalyzing and showcasing commitments are maximized
Manage the showcasing of new commitments at CGI events

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree required. Minimum of five to seven years experience in general project management and/or policy (public health, education, poverty alleviation or climate change/sustainability). The successful candidate is required to have strong knowledge of the international development field and successful management of teams and implementation of programs in the non-profit, government, or private sector. Work experience is desirable in developing countries. Event planning experience welcomed but not required. Knowledge of Excel and basic statistics required; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge (or other relational data bases) preferred but not required. Experience in developing and managing relationships with diverse groups/environments and individuals.

Other desired competencies:

Excellent oral and written communication.
Entrepreneurial spirit, with a flexibility to work with individuals with varying work styles
Ability to adapt and work within a multicultural, multilingual, multidisciplinary environment
Demonstrates ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information rapidly
Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view
Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
Constantly benchmarks 'best practices'
Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner
Focuses on key priorities
Effectively juggles multiple projects
A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance

How to Apply:

Please forward a cover letter, resume, 3-5 page original writing sample, and names of three references to jobs@clintonglobalinitiative.org
Please list the name of the position in the Subject Line.
The Clinton Global Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/V/D) that aims to deliver culturally appropriate messages and services.
No Phone Calls Please. For additional information on CGI, please visit, www.clintonglobalinitiative.org

6. Position/Title: Commitments Database Coordinator

The Commitments Database Coordinator will be part of the CGI Commitments Department. The Commitment Department is responsible for establishing and executing the strategy for developing new commitments from members. This department is also responsible for monitoring and reporting on the progress of ongoing commitments, servicing diverse requests from existing and past members who have made commitments, and providing the content for CGI external communications about commitments.

The Commitments Database Coordinator ‘s primary responsibilities will be to collect commitment data submitted by commitment-makers for program evaluation and external communication purposes. Database coordinator is critical member of the team, helping to ensure that the commitments information in the system is accurate and useful to the department and the whole organization. In addition, the Database Coordinator must be able to coordinate Commitments Department data policies with the CGI-wide Database Manager. He/she must be able to create own work plan and execute with little guidance in a quick pace environment.

Responsibilities Include:

Management of commitments data

Manage the effective collection of commitments-related data from a variety of sources
Creation of commitment case records consistent with the needs and protocol of the Commitments Department
Maintain, clean-up and update Commitments records
Export commitments records to CGI website

Generating reports on CGI impact and effectiveness

Create periodic reports using quantitative data about commitments generated by CGI members to assess the performance of CGI and the impact of member commitments
Perform analyses of data that will be useful in understanding the nature, progress and impact of member commitments
Design new data queries as needed

Commitments Department

Design and implement training for new Commitment staff members and interns who use Razor’s Edge
Write and update documentation of data entry and reporting protocols; produce procedures manuals
Develop and enforce policy on the proper use of RE database
Act as principal liaison with users in reviewing needs and recommending solutions to Database Manager for database enhancements
Provide RE support to Commitments staff
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

College degree is required. Minimum of two to four years experience in data management (Raiser’s Edge or, alternatively, extensive practice working with other relational databases). It is also desirable for the candidate to have an interest in international development and some experience in a non-profit environment. Knowledge of Excel and basic statistics required.

Other desired competencies:

Strong analytical skills
Detail oriented
Strong organizational and database administration skills
Entrepreneurial spirit, with a flexibility to work with individuals with varying work styles
Demonstrated ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information rapidly
Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
Plans, organizes, schedules in an efficient, productive manner
Focuses on key priorities
Effectively juggles multiple projects
Constantly benchmarks 'best practices'
A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance
Ability to anticipate and solve problems
Service orientation and mentality
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to interact with a diverse user constituency

How to Apply:

Please forward cover letter, resume and names of three references to jobs@clintonglobalinitiative.org
Please list the name of the position in the Subject Line.
The Clinton Global Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
No Phone Calls Please. For additional information on CGI, please visit, www.clintonglobalinitiative.org

7. Position/Title: Commitment Portfolio Associate

The Commitment Portfolio Associate part of the CGI Commitments Department. The Commitment Department is responsible for establishing and executing the strategy for developing new commitments from members. This department is also responsible for monitoring and reporting on the progress of ongoing commitments, servicing diverse requests from existing and past members who have made commitments, and providing the content for CGI external communications about commitments.

The Commitment Portfolio Associate will manage relationships with CGI commitment-makers— including current and past members— regarding their commitments as they develop over time. The Commitment Portfolio Associate will be responsible for soliciting progress reports, news updates, impact data, and information about potential partnership opportunities about on-going commitments. The Commitment Portfolio Associate will also be responsible for verifying the completion or update of commitments, and provide both qualitative and quantitative periodic reports about the status of all or specific commitments, for internal use or external communications.

Responsibilities include:

Management of commitment portfolio

Respond to a range of inquiries from existing commitment-makers
Work with members to help them identify potential partners and resources that would enable them to implement their commitments
Work with others in department on outreach to members who have yet to make their required commitment
Implement outreach to members (current and past) soliciting progress report about commitments.

Collection and management of data about commitments

Working closely with the other commitment department staff, to create and update commitment records and maintain the overall integrity of the commitment database
Ensure that commitment information on the member and public websites are consistent with the commitment database, accurate and current
Field internal and external requests for commitment information and data analysis for member outreach, commitment development, communications, strategic planning and other management purposes

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Analysis:

Help monitor and track the progress of commitments over time and work with the Commitment Portfolio Manager to assess CGI’s impact and effectiveness, and the progress and impact of member commitments
Working closely with the Commitment Portfolio Manager and Commitment Resources Manager, identify and communicate best practices among commitment-makers by performing quantitative and qualitative analysis of commitments and creating periodic reports
Perform research about issues and organizations that would support the efforts of the commitment department to engage in discussions with members and potential about commitment development

Minimum Requirements:

College degree is required in related field required.
Minimum of 2 years post-college work experience.
Education or experience in International development or the sustainability field.
Knowledge of Excel, basic statistics and Raiser’s Edge required.
Strong research and information management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication. Must be an excellent telephone communicator
Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook. Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance
Entrepreneurial spirit, with a flexibility to work with individuals with varying work styles
Ability to adapt and work within a multidisciplinary environment
Effectively juggles multiple projects. Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner.
Detail-oriented
Candidate must have teamwork skills that support organizational goals and actively contribute to team objectives.

How to Apply:

Please send resume and references to jobs@clintonglobalinitiative.org A writing sample may be requested.
Please list the name of the position in the Subject Line.
The Clinton Global Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
No Phone Calls Please. For additional information on CGI, please visit, www.clintonglobalinitiative.org
A writing sample may be required as part of the interview process.