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Public Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with over 1 million members and supporters. We focus on holding corporations accountable and are helping lead the charge against President Trump's authoritarianism. This position reports to Public Citizen's Co-Presidents and will work closely with Public Citizen's Chief of Staff. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Executive Assistant will play an essential role in the daily operations of the fast-paced Co-Presidents office. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage daily administrative and operational tasks and ensure the smooth functioning of the office of the Co-Presidents; Handle general administrative tasks such as responding to scheduling or logistics emails, managing correspondence, requesting monetary reimbursements, and troubleshooting IT issues with our IT contractors; Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for the Co-Presidents; Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents for meetings and presentations; Organize and maintain electronic files, records, and databases, ensuring their accuracy and maintaining confidentiality; Serve as the point person for the office of the Co-Presidents on administrative and operational requests; Collaborate with Human Resources to assist with employee records, attendance, and vacation schedules; Liaise with external vendors; Conduct research and provide administrative or operational support to various projects, as assigned; Provide significant assistance to other team members as needed, in particular the Chief of Staff on office culture, productivity, operations, and other items; Serve as the key liaison to the Board of Directors for Public Citizen, Inc. and Public Citizen Foundation, Inc, including helping to craft communications, create materials, facilitate board travel, maintain official boards' records and other duties; Work collaboratively with various individuals in senior leadership to streamline processes and contribute to the overall productivity and efficiency of the office of the Co-Presidents; Assist with small- and large-scale event planning and logistics; Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Are you someone who adds items to your to-do list just so you can check them off? Do you obsess with keeping the number of unread emails in your inbox at 0? Have you color-coded something in your life? Do you set reminders for yourself? Then this might be the job for you! Background: A commitment to the work of Public Citizen required. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of commonly used computer applications, including the Microsoft Office suite of applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Work Experience: at least 10 years in administration or operations; previous experience as an Executive Assistant a plus. Skills: Excellent organizational skills; strategic planning; attention to detail; strong written and verbal communication skills. CAPABILITIES Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced environment. The ability to juggle and prioritize multiple short- and long-term projects. Detail-oriented and able to maintain accuracy in work. The ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with a wide array of personalities at all levels of the organization and have a sense of humor. An ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. A positive attitude. SALARY AND BENEFITS The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000, plus a generous benefit package. The position is not in the bargaining unit. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements). Great medical and dental coverage, including full coverage for children Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, five personal days, sick leave and more 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment Sabbatical after 8 years of employment Student loan reimbursement program TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include your last name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email and your last name in the filenames of attachments.

Public Citizen's Communications Office is seeking a social media associate to join a creative, energetic and fast-paced team at a critical political moment where authoritarianism is on the rise and the assault on our democracy is unprecedented. The social media associate will be a quick and creative thinker and a strong and detail-oriented online writer, someone who is the first to know about the latest social media trends, platforms and technology. The social media associate can produce clever and eye-catching graphics and videos on deadline and understands how to leverage analytics to optimize digital strategy and hit key metrics. RESPONSIBILITIES * Generate, curate, and publish daily content on organization's social media platforms that align with Public Citizen's digital goals and build the organization's brand. * Create original memes, graphics, videos and various digital products that amplify and increase the virality of Public Citizen's digital content. * Work closely with Public Citizen's digital team to implement social media strategies that hit target metrics and make demonstrable impact. * Implement a data-first approach by tracking, reporting and leveraging analytics to assess success and optimize campaigns. * Closely monitor, report on and respond to breaking news, developing stories that involve Public Citizen work areas, and trends in the social media landscape. * Fulfill social media requests from departments and teams. * Perform research on benchmark trends and audience demographics and preferences. * Work with Public Citizen departments and cross-organizational coalitions to develop joint strategies and content for social media campaigns. * Co-manage Public Citizen's social media calendar with the digital team. * Coordinate trainings with departments within Public Citizen on best practices for social media. * Write scripts, film, and edit compelling Instagram reels and TikTok videos to elevate organizational priorities and brand. * Manage content production on Public Citizen's Substack page. * Review and edit content from staffers' personal accounts as needed. * Manage organization's TikTok account and interact with other pages and comments through text or video response as needed. * Manage influencer outreach database and execute targeted outreach to organizations, influencers, and politicians to elevate Public Citizen's content. * Represents organization through dynamic video content on Tiktok and Instagram. * Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience At least three years of experience in digital communications or digital organizing. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of creating high-performing social media content, preferably in an advocacy, policy or political context. Prior experience working with analytics desired. Experience in progressive political communications desired. Knowledge and Skills SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary between $70,144 and 101,455 dependent on relevant experience and qualifications and generous benefits package. Public Citizen staff are represented by SEIU Local 500 and our salaries are set according to our collective bargaining agreement. Public Citizen does not negotiate salaries. * Great medical and dental coverage, including full coverage for children * Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days * 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment * 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment * Sabbatical after 10 years of employment * Student loan reimbursement program TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and references to Omar Baddar at *******************. Please include your last name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email and in the filenames of attachments. Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ candidates are encouraged to apply. Public Citizen employees are proud members of SEIU Loc al 500.

Job DescriptionGENERAL DESCRIPTION: Public Citizen's Communications Office is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager to join a creative, energetic and fast-paced team at a critical political moment where the assault on our democracy is unprecedented. The Strategic Communications Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing press and digital plans to publicize and generate attention for our cutting-edge work on democracy, money in politics, conflicts of interest and corporate corruption, and various other organizational priorities. We seek someone bright and nimble, with a passion for public interest work and a solid knowledge of the political news landscape. We need someone who has strong writing skills, a solid understanding of the digital landscape, pays keen attention to detail, can work in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys collaborating with others. This person will be part of a communications team that works closely together to coordinate media outreach with social media, email activism, and communication to Public Citizen members. This position reports to the Director of Communications and works closely with the Deputy Director of Communications. This is a 2 year position. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work closely with Public Citizen press officers and digital media staffers to identify interesting intersections, narratives, and themes across Public Citizen issue areas and incorporate them into strategic communications plans. This will focus on an organized effort to tell the story of and gain traction for Public Citizen's campaigns to block or challenge the harms imposed by the Trump administration and ensure that this work is at the core of public discourse in this political moment. Craft and execute comprehensive strategic communications plans, which should include both press and digital components, for specific campaigns and issues to meet short-term and long-term goals, in collaboration with the communications director and deputy director. Identify, pitch, and develop relationships with journalists and platforms that cover our issues. Communicate regularly with Public Citizen's policy experts to develop a deeper understanding of our priorities and goals. Write and edit blog posts, op-eds, letters to the editor, press releases, press statements, media advisories, notes to reporters, editorial board memos, quote sheets, talking points, fact sheets and other written materials as needed. Materials should require only minimal editing. Keep up with breaking news and other news about our campaigns and incorporate into strategic communications plans, identifying media opportunities to get out our key messages - e.g., search for and pursue TV, podcast, op-ed, talk radio, LTE and other opportunities. Assist in planning and executing press conferences and teleconferences, media briefings and other press events, including preparing press kits and media lists, and calling journalists. Provide digital media staffers with topline messaging from press releases, statements and other press materials. Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Knowledge: At least 4+ years of experience in a leadership role in communications, with a track record of success in building and implementing strategic plans that produce high profile exposure. Must be familiar with how newsrooms work. Must have general knowledge of national current events, particularly relating to money in politics, democracy, and other major issues of the day. Familiarity with Cision, Wordpress, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and similar platforms is a plus. Skills: Strong writing and editing abilities; comfortable with frequent on-background communications with reporters over phone and email; organized and conscientious. Ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously and under deadline pressure, and work with a wide range of people. Must enjoy working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. SALARY AND BENEFITS:Competitive non-profit salary commensurate with experience; good medical and dental coverage; three weeks paid vacation for new employees. Salary range: $67,743 to $121,319 Benefits include: Great medical and dental coverage, 100% paid by PC, including full coverage for children Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment Sabbatical after 8 years of employment Student loan reimbursement program TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to Omar Baddar at *******************. Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. visit *************** Powered by JazzHR YDzPcXomPR

Tired of the Trump administration's disregard for the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law? Public Citizen is helping lead the charge against Trump's rising authoritarianism. Our Communications Department is seeking a Press Officer to join a creative, energetic and fast-paced team and to publicize our lawsuits against the Trump regime's illegal and unconstitutional actions. Public Citizen is a progressive nonprofit consumer-advocacy organization fighting on behalf of consumers, workers, and the public generally for a government that responds to their needs first instead of the interests of corporations. We conduct public education campaigns, run coalitions, handle litigation, and do research and advocacy on issues concerning consumer protection, access to justice, healthcare, worker health and safety, climate, and other issues. The Press Officer will be responsible for publicizing and generating media attention for our litigation against the Trump administration, as well as related policy work. We seek someone bright and nimble, with a passion for public interest work and a solid knowledge of the legal and political news landscapes. We need someone who has strong writing skills, pays keen attention to detail, can work in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys collaborating with others. The Press Officer will be part of a communications team that works closely together to coordinate media outreach with social media, email activism, and communication to Public Citizen members. This position reports to the Director of Communications and works closely with the Deputy Director of Communications. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Craft and execute comprehensive strategic communications plans for individual lawsuits and our litigation overall, with minimal oversight. * Build out the human element of lawsuits we file and pitch them to reporters; * Knit together the stories of multiple lawsuits, to explain what the administration is doing, highlight victories, and show where the courts are falling short * Author narrative descriptions of case impacts to deliver to key audiences (opinion makers, policy makers, etc). * Identify and develop relationships with journalists in diverse outlets - from major national news reporters to podcasters -who cover issues related to our litigation work. * Write, edit and distribute press releases, press statements, media advisories, notes to reporters, editorial board memos, quote sheets, talking points, fact sheets and other written materials as needed. * Assist in planning and executing press conferences and teleconferences, media briefings and other press events, including preparing press kits and media lists, and calling journalists. * Keep up with breaking news and other news about our issues and engage daily in rapid response, identifying media opportunities to publicize our litigation. * Create social media content and provide digital media staffers with topline messaging to translate our cases to broad audiences. * Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Experience: Minimum 6 years of professional experience in communications. Experience working on legal issues and litigation, or a law degree, is a plus. Knowledge: Must have general knowledge of national current events. Must have general understanding of litigation. Familiarity with Cision, Wordpress, and other similar platforms are a plus. Skills: Strong writing and editing abilities; comfortable with frequent on-background communications with reporters over phone and email ; organized and conscientious. Ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously and under deadline pressure, and work with a wide range of people. Must enjoy working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary and benefit package. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements). Salary range: $74,734 - $121,319 Benefits include: * Great medical and dental coverage, including full coverage for children; * Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days; * Paid leave Christmas - New Years. * 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment; * 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment; * Sabbatical after 8 years of employment; and * Student loan reimbursement program. TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to *******************. No phone calls please.

Public Citizen seeks a strategic, energetic, and experienced leader to serve as Rule of Law Coordinator for our Democracy Campaign. The Rule of Law Coordinator will work with the Mobilizing Manager to build strategic campaigns and coalitions to oppose the Trump administration's attacks on our democracy and the rule of law, as well as his attempts to target vulnerable populations, dismantle essential programs and attack institutions of civil society. The Rule of Law Coordinator will develop strategies and campaigns to move key populations and pillars of society to demand an inclusive democracy which could include but is not limited to universities, unions, faith organizations, the legal community, veterans and military, state and local leaders, corporations and other key pillars of society including the Rule of Law Grassroots Strategies and Tactics Working Group that Public Citizen coordinates. The right candidate will be a sharp strategic thinker, creative tactician, thoughtful and empowering organizer, as well as a skilled campaigner. Public Citizen's Democracy Campaign works to protect and build a stronger democracy in the United States. Democracy and the rule of law in the United States is under systematic attack by the Trump administration. Big money raised in secret that undermines the voice of the people in our elections, the freedom to vote is under assault, and lawlessness by the executive branch is increasing. We are working to mobilize people en masse and on strategic campaigns to protect the foundation of our democracy. Public Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with more than 500,000 members and supporters. We hold governments and corporations accountable with campaigns and advocacy before all branches of government on issues including money in politics, open government, financial regulation, the democracy crisis, fair trade, consumer protection, access to justice, workplace safety, drug and medical device safety, and more. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so please submit your materials quickly. RESPONSIBILITIES * Strategic planning and execution: Work with the team and coalition partners to develop grassroots strategies and plans and execute them, and build creative strategies and tactics to address rule of law violations. Support the leadership and planning of sub-groups including within the legal community, students and universities, the faith community, corporate campaigning, state-based efforts, veterans, unlikely allies and creative tactics. * Implementing creative grassroots tactics: In partnership with senior staff and allies, try new grassroots tactics and build out creative grassroots campaigns designed to build strategic power and numbers in between mass mobilizations. * Organizing: Uplift and organize mass and targeted grassroots actions, both organically led and led by coalitions and organizational allies. * Engagement: Support mobilizing with a wide variety of constituents, including building bridges to those who may not have mobilized together before, which might include military families, business and faith leaders, etc. * Website Management and Communications: Developing ways to communicate the activities of the working group, including making sure our website is up to date with our current actions and activities and other projects as needed and communicating. QUALIFICATIONS: * Five or more years of relevant campaign, organizing, or advocacy experience. Knowledge of our substantive issue areas and existing relationships with key allies, officials, and funders a plus. * Strong commitment to ending the democracy crisis and advancing racial and economic justice. * Outstanding analytical thinking, judgment, and oral and written communication skills. Excellent political judgment. * Independence and strong impulses toward self-starting and task completion. * Eagerness to learn new, complex material quickly. * Desire to create a more inclusive and strategic movement - including people we disagree with, but who share our desire to disagree within a democracy * Approach with love and joy * Be willing and able to shift gears and strategies as the landscape changes and new needs in the democracy movement emerge. * Creativity - willing to think outside the box to explore new tactics * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple projects and execute plans while reacting to new developments and maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. * Strong editing skills are a plus. * Collaborative spirit, high energy, and enthusiasm, ability to delegate and build within coalitions is essential to this role. * Willingness to work long hours as necessary - balancing our team's strong commitment to both work life balance and grassroots mobilizing that by necessity happens nights and weekends. * Data management, website and graphic design skills, grassroots training and creative action skills are a plus. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary and generous benefit package. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements). This is a 2-year temp position. Salary range: $82,496 - $98,024 Benefits include: * Great medical and dental coverage, 100% paid by PC, including full coverage for children * Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days * 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment * 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment * Sabbatical after 8 years of employment * Student loan reimbursement program TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to ********************* Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. visit ***************

Public Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with over 500,000 members and activists. We focus on corporation power and are helping lead the charge against Trump's authoritarianism. This position reports to Public Citizen's co-presidents. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The research director for the Trump Accountability project will play a key role in our efforts to monitor and expose the abuses of the Trump administration, with a special focus on the conflicts of interests and corporate ties of President Trump and key figures in the Trump administration. The research director will need to propose and carry out a strategic agenda that shines a light on the Trump regime's corruption and counters his populist pretensions. RESPONSIBILITIES * Developing and implementing a strategic research agenda based on a rich understanding of President Trump's domestic and international businesses, the revolving door conflicts of his cabinet, and the corporate-friendly policies of the administration. * Researching and writing reports, op-eds, blogs, fact sheets and other research products on a wide variety of issues. * Developing a rapid response system for quickly and accurately disseminating information in response to breaking news; * Maintaining Public Citizen's conflict of interest tracker in close coordination with other researchers and the communications team; * Identifying and executing short- and long-term research and investigative opportunities; * Working closely with the communications office and any communications consultants hired on these topics to develop an aggressive and ambitious plan to disseminate and publicize the research products through social and traditional media; * Work collaboratively with other researchers across the organization; * Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Background: Deep and demonstrated commitment to the project and work of Public Citizen required. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of and experience with diverse research techniques such as interviews, legal research, and use of government agency, NGO and academic sources; knowledge of a range of public policy issues; familiarity with using research as a public education and advocacy tool. Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years research, investigative and writing experience with one or more of the following -- investigative journalism, corporate analysis, think tank and advocacy, legislative or electoral campaigns. Skills: Strategic thinking and planning; excellent research and analytic skills; strong writing. Quantitative experience, including statistical analysis, a plus. CAPABILITIES Must be able to thrive under pressure, juggling multiple short- and long-term projects, and able to meet frequent deadlines, including deadlines with little lead time. At the same time, work must meet the highest quality standards. We want this very same person to work well with colleagues and to have a sense of humor. SALARY AND BENEFITS The salary range for this position is $105,789-$129,080, plus a generous benefit package. This is a two-year grant contingent position. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements). * Great medical and dental coverage, including full coverage for children * Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, five personal days, sick leave and more * 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment * 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment * Sabbatical after 8 years of employment * Student loan reimbursement program TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to ************************. Please include your last name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email and in the filenames of attachments. Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. ****************

Job DescriptionOpening: Deputy Director, Climate Program. Public Citizen seeks a strategic, energetic, and experienced manager to serve as Deputy Director for our Climate Program. The Deputy Director will work with the Director to plan and set program priorities; develop strategies and campaigns; fundraise; maintain relationships with public officials, funders, and allies; improve workplace systems; recruit and train staff; and support and supervise a strong, fast-growing team. The right candidate will be a sharp strategic thinker, creative tactician, thoughtful and empowering manager, and either a policy expert or a skilled campaigner. Public Citizen's Climate Program works to hasten the transition from dirty to clean energy in ways that advance rather than impede racial, economic, and intergenerational justice. Our main areas of focus at present are driving finance and insurance from dirty energy toward equitable deployment of clean energy and pushing for a faster transition to 100% zero-emissions vehicles and clean auto supply chains. We are rapidly picking up additional work. Public Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with more than 500,000 members and supporters. We hold governments and corporations accountable with campaigns and advocacy before all branches of government on issues including money in politics, open government, financial regulation, the climate crisis, fair trade, consumer protection, access to justice, workplace safety, and drug and medical device safety. We are the reason why there are air bags and backup cameras in cars and why there were no red M&Ms for a decade. And much more. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 21, 2025. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so please submit your materials quickly. RESPONSIBILITIES Management: Work with the Climate Program's Director, Campaigns Director, and Policy Director to coordinate and manage a fast-paced, rapidly growing, highly effective, flexible team working on policy, communications, corporate and public policy campaigns, and research. Coordinate information flow and reviews of plans and written products. Assist with personnel matters, including hiring and training. Supervise and support multiple direct reports. Strategic planning and execution: Work with the Director and other managers and staff to develop strategies and plans to execute them. Take primary responsibility for overseeing the group's overall time management, prioritization, and progress toward our goals. Communications and public education: In collaboration with the communications team, make sure our work is communicated externally, and ensure that we are producing a steady stream of compelling content that advances our campaigns. Develop and maintain media relationships and respond to press inquiries, serving as a spokesperson. Help develop research and media strategies in coordination with other staff. Write or supervise the writing of editorial board memoranda, press releases, op-eds, letters to the editor, blog posts, and other website content. Policy development and advocacy: Identify emerging issues and opportunities and, with the Director, Policy Director, policy staff, and partners, develop policy proposals and advocacy strategies and plans. Engage in or supervise staff writing white papers, reports, fact sheets, letters, testimony, and comments on proposed rules, as well as advocating and testifying before legislatures and administrative agencies. Campaigning: Work with the Director, Campaigns Director, campaigners, and partners to develop and execute campaign strategies. Support the Campaigns Director in organizing or supervising the organizing of activists, shareholders, targets' employees, or others to advance our campaigns. Outreach and collaboration: Represent Public Citizen in public forums. Develop high-level contacts and relationships in key organizations and institutions, and collaborate with allies. Participate actively in coalitions and, where appropriate, lead them. Organization building: Assist the Director in building and maintaining relationships with funders, tracking spending, and writing grant proposals and reports. Assist in planning and executing staff retreats, other events, and professional development activities. Assist or take the lead on building out new campaigns or areas of work before they are fully staffed. Help direct the overall program; foster an equitable, diverse workplace with a strong, positive culture; and develop and maintain systems for a well-working team. Making things happen: Above all, support and drive our team to make a difference: to organize the actions, write the papers, recruit the partners, hold the meetings, work with the coalitions, lobby the officials, create the materials-to do what's needed to win. Other duties as necessary. QUALIFICATIONS Ten or more years of relevant campaign, organizing, policy, or advocacy experience, and five or more years of management experience. Knowledge of our substantive issue areas and existing relationships with key allies, officials, and funders a plus. Strong commitments to ending the climate crisis and advancing racial and economic justice. Outstanding analytical thinking, judgment, and oral and written communication skills. Excellent political judgment. Independence and strong impulses toward self-starting and self-finishing. Ability to lead, support, and manage staff. Ability and eagerness to learn new, complex material quickly. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple projects and execute plans while reacting to new developments and maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Strong editing skills a plus. Collaborative spirit, high energy, and enthusiasm. Willingness to work long hours when necessary. SALARY AND BENEFITS Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, with annual cost of living increases. Below are some of our benefits (note that some have eligibility requirements): $115,877 - 145,781 Great medical and dental coverage, 100% paid by PC, including full coverage for children Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment Sabbatical after 10 years of employment Student loan reimbursement program This is a grant-contingent position. TO APPLY: Submit a single document that includes a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to *************************. Please include your last name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email and the filename of your attachment. Women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and multilingual speakers are encouraged to apply. No phone calls please. Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. Visit our website at ***************** Powered by JazzHR dD5OnWJRa5

We are looking for a relational and strategic Senior Manager, Organizing to join our Campaigns & Organizing department as we build a stronger, more unified, and effective organizing program across our organization. This is an exciting opportunity to use your expertise in movement and power-building to provide direct coaching, develop resources, and evaluate our organizing work, acting as a force multiplier as we build power in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region, with a key focus on campaigns and base-building within DC. This is a full-time role reporting to the Senior Director, Organizing; this role is based in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia and will require frequent travel in the DMV region. We hope our new Senior Manager, Organizing will start in early March. Responsibilities Lead work to build people-power across the organization * Recruit, train, and sustain a diverse base of volunteers and members, and develop their capacity for independent leadership and action * Proactively build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including community leaders, partners, policymakers, and others * Represent Common Cause in coalition spaces, including leading coalitions * Develop strategic plans to leverage existing organizing strengths and tactics, and implement new approaches that support a focus on collective, in-person organizing * Lead key components of the national organizing strategy, including leadership development, base-building and relational organizing, partnerships and coalitions, strategic actions, and program evaluation * Provide guidance and informal mentorship to interns, volunteers, and team members, coordinating their work to support team goals Lead our strategic efforts to build our presence in the DMV region * Develop and implement a plan to build our grassroots organizing presence in the DMV region * Analyze trends and metrics to measure the impact of our grassroots organizing work in the DMV region * Build and maintain strategic relationships with coalitions and other partners in the DMV region * Provide customized support plans, coaching, and technical assistance to state teams and organizers * Create support plans that can be scaled across teams * Develop an organizing curricula (including toolkits and resources) to be used across our organization * Develop and facilitate peer learning and collaboration across states, making judgments on best practices and knowledge-sharing opportunities * Other duties as assigned You will thrive in this role if you have: * A strong commitment to Common Cause's nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda * A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others * A track record of working collaboratively with others, with the ability to build rapport, trust, and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests * Ability to navigate organizational and power dynamics, respectfully navigate conflict while maintaining your values, and influence others to adopt changes to meet common goals * Ability to compel action through both written and verbal communication, including distilling complex concepts for a broad audience, and to differentiate communications as needed for various audiences * Innovative and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to navigate through ambiguity to achieve goals, and a resourceful approach to solve problems * Ability to manage and meet deadlines for multiple short- and long-term priorities at once, with high attention to detail; strong organization skills, and the ability to manage your time independently * Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth * Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom The following is required: * Experience leading successful grassroots organizing and base-building efforts and campaigns at the state level and in DC * Experience establishing and managing coalitions or groups that represent stakeholders with diverse interests to achieve a goal * Demonstrated knowledge of the unique aspects of the political dynamic and key decision-makers within the DMV region and specifically of DC, with existing relationships with these people and organizations * Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate effective trainings, and to coach organizers to improve their skills and impact, both in-person and virtually * A track record of leading organization-wide change initiatives * Demonstrated understanding of the legislative process within Washington, DC (ideally also in Maryland, and/or Virginia) * Have managed at least one staff member, intern and/or Fellow * Ideally you have worked in an organization that operates across multiple states or regions * Ability to travel around Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia up to 40% of the time, as well as occasional travel to other parts of the country (especially during legislative cycles) * Ability to work in-person in our DC office up to five times per month * Willing to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged on posts and creating content on behalf of the organization (as needed, Common Cause may provide accounts for staff members to use) * Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party Additional information about this role: * This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiations * Common Cause is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time; please note that if hired, you will be asked to produce documentation for authorization to work in the US $97,850 - $113,300 a year Note that we do have geography-specific percentage increases, depending on where you are located; details here. In order to ensure greater equity and transparency as an organization, Common Cause sets salary ranges consistently based on job responsibilities, and we determine salary for each staff member based on relevant years of experience (you can read more about our approach to compensation here, including where we offer geographical adjustments). For these reasons, we do not negotiate on our salary ranges or our specific salary offers. In addition to salary, we also offer a generous benefits package, including: * A robust healthcare plan that covers 97% of employee's medical care, 100% of employee's vision and dental benefits, and 75% of family medical care and 100% of family vision and dental benefits * Long-term disability and life insurance * Generous Paid Time Off including 20 Days of Vacation and 10 observed Holidays per year, and additional days off for Thanksgiving and Winter break * 16 weeks of paid parental leave * Flexible spending accounts * A 401k retirement savings plan, with immediate Employer Match * Dependent Care and Pet Care Support when you travel for work * Funds for professional development * And more! See more details here: ***************************************** Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated. Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country.

If you look at thorny technical democracy or policy problems and your mind jumps to how to bring together bright people to collectively find solutions - this position is for you. If you love to aggressively lobby for, refine and implement those solutions, and engage grassroots activists in tackling these issues strategically - please apply post haste. The Trump administration fired the nation's election cybersecurity staff, is withholding election security funding from states, and is threatening to prosecute election officials and seize voting machines. We expect more challenges as the election draws near. The administration and likeminded state officials are making it harder to vote and encouraging officials to upload voter data to the Department of Homeland Security. Vendors are spreading unsecurable paperless internet voting systems to more states. The Protect Elections Campaign Coordinator will lead Public Citizen's work to protect election officials, secure voting systems, and defend free and fair elections themselves through state policy and national grassroots organizing pushes. As a co-facilitator of the Secure Our Vote coalition and an active member of several other central pro-democracy coalitions, the Coordinator will drive multiple campaigns with the support of policy experts to address new and longstanding threats to our elections. This role is meant for a self-starting strategic thinker, a lover of people and persuasion who isn't shy about planning and executing serious campaigns that aren't top of mind for progressive groups writ large. Working within various coalition spaces, this program has already won hundreds of millions of dollars in election funding, passed over a dozen laws protecting election officials and voting systems, pushed successfully with allies to move away from paperless voting and defeated dozens of dangerous internet voting bills. Will you lead us to our next raft of victories? Our futures depend on it. Public Citizen's Democracy Campaign works to protect and build a stronger democracy in the United States. Democracy and the rule of law in the United States is under systematic attack by the Trump administration. Big money raised in secret undermines the voice of the people in our elections, the freedom to vote is under assault, and lawlessness by the executive branch is out of control. Public Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with more than a million members and supporters. We hold governments and corporations accountable with campaigns and advocacy before all branches of government on issues including money in politics, open government, financial regulation, the democracy crisis, fair trade, consumer protection, access to justice, workplace safety, drug and medical device safety, and more. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Envisioning, building through coalition work, and executing bold campaigns to protect election officials and voting systems through passing state and local laws, and grassroots mobilization * Coordinating the Secure Our Vote coalition, developing forward facing campaigns to protect election cybersecurity through policy development, lobbying, and organizing coalitions, decisionmakers and grassroots campaigns * Defeating non-voter verified internet voting initiatives, and supporting the development of an underutilized verifiable alternative * Coordinating with coalition partners to build out and organize a plan to ensure the results of the elections are upheld in key states. * Coordinating Public Citizen's efforts in collaboration with senior staff as part of the Election Protection coalition, Declaration for American Democracy, and other key democracy defense and election protection coalitions to ensure synched up policy and campaign agendas. * Supporting federal efforts to protect election officials, funding, etc. * Responding to a rapidly changing environment to prioritize and address the most pressing threats to democratic elections in the United States, expect shifts in strategy will be needed. QUALIFICATIONS: * Five or more years of experience winning campaigns, coalition management, organizing, policy, or advocacy experience. * The ideal candidate is a strong and savvy coalition manager who is familiar with and has connections within democracy coalitions at the state and national level. * Knowledge of election processes, election cybersecurity, and/or cybersecurity issues that arise in backsliding democracies is ideal. Competency in at least one of these areas, and eagerness to learn, is preferred. * Ideally holds relationships with election officials at the federal, state or local level. Must be enthusiastic about lobbying to build those relationships with support from our team. * Strong commitment to ending the democracy crisis and advancing racial and economic justice. * Outstanding analytical thinking, judgment, and oral and written communication skills. * Excellent political judgment. * Entrepreneurial instincts, strong project management and self-starting characteristics * Experience and understanding of grassroots engagement, training and creative action skills as much as possible. * Ability to lead, support, and project manage staff and interns as needed. * Eagerness to learn new, complex material quickly. * Desire to create a more inclusive movement - approach with love and joy * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple projects and execute plans while reacting to new developments and maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. * Collaborative spirit, high energy, and enthusiasm. * Willingness to work long hours as necessary - balancing our team's strong commitment to both work-life balance and grassroots mobilizing that by necessity happens nights and weekends. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary and generous benefit package. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements). Salary $85,383 - 101,455. This is a grant-contingent, 18-month position. Benefits include: * Great medical and dental coverage, 100% paid by PC, including full coverage for children * Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days * 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment * 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment * Sabbatical after 8 years of employment * Student loan reimbursement program TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to Aquene Freechild at **********************

Job DescriptionTired of the Trump administration's disregard for the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law? Public Citizen is helping lead the charge against Trump's rising authoritarianism. Our Communications Department is seeking a Press Officer to join a creative, energetic and fast-paced team and to publicize our lawsuits against the Trump regime's illegal and unconstitutional actions. Public Citizen is a progressive nonprofit consumer-advocacy organization fighting on behalf of consumers, workers, and the public generally for a government that responds to their needs first instead of the interests of corporations. We conduct public education campaigns, run coalitions, handle litigation, and do research and advocacy on issues concerning consumer protection, access to justice, healthcare, worker health and safety, climate, and other issues. The Press Officer will be responsible for publicizing and generating media attention for our litigation against the Trump administration, as well as related policy work. We seek someone bright and nimble, with a passion for public interest work and a solid knowledge of the legal and political news landscapes. We need someone who has strong writing skills, pays keen attention to detail, can work in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys collaborating with others. The Press Officer will be part of a communications team that works closely together to coordinate media outreach with social media, email activism, and communication to Public Citizen members. This position reports to the Director of Communications and works closely with the Deputy Director of Communications. RESPONSIBILITIES: Craft and execute comprehensive strategic communications plans for individual lawsuits and our litigation overall, with minimal oversight. Build out the human element of lawsuits we file and pitch them to reporters; Knit together the stories of multiple lawsuits, to explain what the administration is doing, highlight victories, and show where the courts are falling short Author narrative descriptions of case impacts to deliver to key audiences (opinion makers, policy makers, etc). Identify and develop relationships with journalists in diverse outlets - from major national news reporters to podcasters -who cover issues related to our litigation work. Write, edit and distribute press releases, press statements, media advisories, notes to reporters, editorial board memos, quote sheets, talking points, fact sheets and other written materials as needed. Assist in planning and executing press conferences and teleconferences, media briefings and other press events, including preparing press kits and media lists, and calling journalists. Keep up with breaking news and other news about our issues and engage daily in rapid response, identifying media opportunities to publicize our litigation. Create social media content and provide digital media staffers with topline messaging to translate our cases to broad audiences. Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Experience: Minimum 6 years of professional experience in communications. Experience working on legal issues and litigation, or a law degree, is a plus. Knowledge: Must have general knowledge of national current events. Must have general understanding of litigation. Familiarity with Cision, Wordpress, and other similar platforms are a plus. Skills: Strong writing and editing abilities; comfortable with frequent on-background communications with reporters over phone and email ; organized and conscientious. Ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously and under deadline pressure, and work with a wide range of people. Must enjoy working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary and benefit package. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements). Salary range: $74,734 - $121,319 Benefits include: Great medical and dental coverage, including full coverage for children; Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days; Paid leave Christmas - New Years. 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment; 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment; Sabbatical after 8 years of employment; and Student loan reimbursement program. TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to *******************. No phone calls please. Powered by JazzHR VzBSGPbDQa

Job DescriptionPublic Citizen seeks a strategic, energetic, and experienced leader to serve as Rule of Law Coordinator for our Democracy Campaign. The Rule of Law Coordinator will work with the Mobilizing Manager to build strategic campaigns and coalitions to oppose the Trump administration's attacks on our democracy and the rule of law, as well as his attempts to target vulnerable populations, dismantle essential programs and attack institutions of civil society. The Rule of Law Coordinator will develop strategies and campaigns to move key populations and pillars of society to demand an inclusive democracy which could include but is not limited to universities, unions, faith organizations, the legal community, veterans and military, state and local leaders, corporations and other key pillars of society including the Rule of Law Grassroots Strategies and Tactics Working Group that Public Citizen coordinates. The right candidate will be a sharp strategic thinker, creative tactician, thoughtful and empowering organizer, as well as a skilled campaigner. Public Citizen's Democracy Campaign works to protect and build a stronger democracy in the United States. Democracy and the rule of law in the United States is under systematic attack by the Trump administration. Big money raised in secret that undermines the voice of the people in our elections, the freedom to vote is under assault, and lawlessness by the executive branch is increasing. We are working to mobilize people en masse and on strategic campaigns to protect the foundation of our democracy. Public Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with more than 500,000 members and supporters. We hold governments and corporations accountable with campaigns and advocacy before all branches of government on issues including money in politics, open government, financial regulation, the democracy crisis, fair trade, consumer protection, access to justice, workplace safety, drug and medical device safety, and more. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so please submit your materials quickly. RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic planning and execution: Work with the team and coalition partners to develop grassroots strategies and plans and execute them, and build creative strategies and tactics to address rule of law violations. Support the leadership and planning of sub-groups including within the legal community, students and universities, the faith community, corporate campaigning, state-based efforts, veterans, unlikely allies and creative tactics. Implementing creative grassroots tactics: In partnership with senior staff and allies, try new grassroots tactics and build out creative grassroots campaigns designed to build strategic power and numbers in between mass mobilizations. Organizing: Uplift and organize mass and targeted grassroots actions, both organically led and led by coalitions and organizational allies. Engagement: Support mobilizing with a wide variety of constituents, including building bridges to those who may not have mobilized together before, which might include military families, business and faith leaders, etc. Website Management and Communications: Developing ways to communicate the activities of the working group, including making sure our website is up to date with our current actions and activities and other projects as needed and communicating. QUALIFICATIONS: Five or more years of relevant campaign, organizing, or advocacy experience. Knowledge of our substantive issue areas and existing relationships with key allies, officials, and funders a plus. Strong commitment to ending the democracy crisis and advancing racial and economic justice. Outstanding analytical thinking, judgment, and oral and written communication skills. Excellent political judgment. Independence and strong impulses toward self-starting and task completion. Eagerness to learn new, complex material quickly. Desire to create a more inclusive and strategic movement - including people we disagree with, but who share our desire to disagree within a democracy Approach with love and joy Be willing and able to shift gears and strategies as the landscape changes and new needs in the democracy movement emerge. Creativity - willing to think outside the box to explore new tactics Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple projects and execute plans while reacting to new developments and maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Strong editing skills are a plus. Collaborative spirit, high energy, and enthusiasm, ability to delegate and build within coalitions is essential to this role. Willingness to work long hours as necessary - balancing our team's strong commitment to both work life balance and grassroots mobilizing that by necessity happens nights and weekends. Data management, website and graphic design skills, grassroots training and creative action skills are a plus. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary and generous benefit package. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements). This is a 2-year temp position. Salary range: $82,496 - $98,024 Benefits include: Great medical and dental coverage, 100% paid by PC, including full coverage for children Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment Sabbatical after 8 years of employment Student loan reimbursement program TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to ********************* Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. visit *************** Powered by JazzHR 1XfoXkLkP3

Public Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with more than 500,000 members and supporters. We hold the government and corporations accountable with campaigns and advocacy before Congress, administrative agencies, and the courts on issues including money in politics, open government, financial regulation, energy and the climate crisis, fair trade, consumer protection, access to justice, tax policy, workplace safety, drug and medical device safety, and healthcare. We are the reason why there are airbags in cars and there were no red M&Ms for a decade. And much more. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Public Citizen's Climate Program works to hasten the transition away from dirty, polluting energy to clean, renewable energy in ways that advance racial, economic, and intergenerational justice. Our main areas of focus at present are redirecting finance and insurance from dirty energy toward equitable deployment of clean energy, pushing for a faster transition to 100% zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) with clean supply chains, and advocating for criminal accountability for fossil fuel companies. We seek a research director to conceive, initiate, and manage investigative research projects; build and query databases; write time-sensitive reports and other materials in support of our public education and advocacy campaigns. RESPONSIBILITIES * Conceptualize and develop strategic research agendas in priority areas, in consultation with the Climate Program director and other colleagues. Investigate policy issues, markets, corporations, individuals, political fundraising, lobbying, and trade associations by using traditional investigative methods such as database searches, FOIA requests, and interviews. * Conceive and produce written materials in collaboration with team members, including reports, editorial board memos, op-eds, social media content, and blog posts. * Clearly articulate investigative findings and our policy positions in media interviews and podcasts. Prepare in-depth presentations and present findings to congressional staff, the press, our staff, and the public. * Maintain familiarity with relevant policy issues, debates, and proposals. * Develop and maintain relationships with academic, government, and other researchers. * Edit written materials by others within the Climate Program; plan and help execute strategic communications efforts. * Garner exclusive and other coverage of new research in top-tier media outlets. * Collaborate with groups and coalitions engaged in this work. * Above all, work proactively and resourcefully to accomplish programmatic goals. * Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS * Bachelor's degree, and at least 15 years of relevant experience as a researcher or reporter. Outstanding analytical thinking and oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of computer-assisted reporting techniques, database development and management, and relevant markets and research tools. Knowledge of public records, especially regarding campaign finance and lobbying. Strong sense of how to use research to affect public policy debates and advance public interest advocacy campaigns. * High energy, enthusiasm, persistence, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities under pressure to produce excellent material in a deadline-driven advocacy environment. * Creative and collaborative spirit. * Strong commitment to investigating and reporting on corporate actors that cause climate, environmental, labor, and human rights harms. SALARY AND BENEFITS Competitive salary and benefit package. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements). Salary range: $105,789 to $129,080 based on experience and qualifications, with annual increases in October. Benefits include: * Great medical and dental coverage, 100% paid by PC, including full coverage for children * Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, sick leave, five personal days * 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment * 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment * Sabbatical after 8 years of employment * Student loan reimbursement program * Funds available for professional development This is a grant-contingent position. TO APPLY Submit a single document that includes a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to *************************. Please include your last name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email and filename of your attachment. Women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and multilingual speakers are encouraged to apply. No phone calls please. Deadline: September 27, 2025. Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. Visit our website at *****************

Public Citizen's Communications Office is seeking a social media associate to join a creative, energetic and fast-paced team at a critical political moment where authoritarianism is on the rise and the assault on our democracy is unprecedented. The social media associate will be a quick and creative thinker and a strong and detail-oriented online writer, someone who is the first to know about the latest social media trends, platforms and technology. The social media associate can produce clever and eye-catching graphics and videos on deadline and understands how to leverage analytics to optimize digital strategy and hit key metrics. RESPONSIBILITIES Generate, curate, and publish daily content on organization's social media platforms that align with Public Citizen's digital goals and build the organization's brand. Create original memes, graphics, videos and various digital products that amplify and increase the virality of Public Citizen's digital content. Work closely with Public Citizen's digital team to implement social media strategies that hit target metrics and make demonstrable impact. Implement a data-first approach by tracking, reporting and leveraging analytics to assess success and optimize campaigns. Closely monitor, report on and respond to breaking news, developing stories that involve Public Citizen work areas, and trends in the social media landscape. Fulfill social media requests from departments and teams. Perform research on benchmark trends and audience demographics and preferences. Work with Public Citizen departments and cross-organizational coalitions to develop joint strategies and content for social media campaigns. Co-manage Public Citizen's social media calendar with the digital team. Coordinate trainings with departments within Public Citizen on best practices for social media. Write scripts, film, and edit compelling Instagram reels and TikTok videos to elevate organizational priorities and brand. Manage content production on Public Citizen's Substack page. Review and edit content from staffers' personal accounts as needed. Manage organization's TikTok account and interact with other pages and comments through text or video response as needed. Manage influencer outreach database and execute targeted outreach to organizations, influencers, and politicians to elevate Public Citizen's content. Represents organization through dynamic video content on Tiktok and Instagram. Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience At least three years of experience in digital communications or digital organizing. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of creating high-performing social media content, preferably in an advocacy, policy or political context. Prior experience working with analytics desired. Experience in progressive political communications desired. Knowledge and Skills SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary between $70,144 and 101,455 dependent on relevant experience and qualifications and generous benefits package. Public Citizen staff are represented by SEIU Local 500 and our salaries are set according to our collective bargaining agreement. Public Citizen does not negotiate salaries. Great medical and dental coverage, including full coverage for children Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment Sabbatical after 10 years of employment Student loan reimbursement program TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and references to Omar Baddar at [email protected]. Please include your last name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email and in the filenames of attachments. Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ candidates are encouraged to apply. Public Citizen employees are proud members of SEIU Loc al 500.

Job DescriptionPublic Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with over 1 million members and supporters. We focus on holding corporations accountable and are helping lead the charge against President Trump's authoritarianism. This position reports to Public Citizen's Co-Presidents and will work closely with Public Citizen's Chief of Staff. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Executive Assistant will play an essential role in the daily operations of the fast-paced Co-Presidents office. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage daily administrative and operational tasks and ensure the smooth functioning of the office of the Co-Presidents; Handle general administrative tasks such as responding to scheduling or logistics emails, managing correspondence, requesting monetary reimbursements, and troubleshooting IT issues with our IT contractors; Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for the Co-Presidents; Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents for meetings and presentations; Organize and maintain electronic files, records, and databases, ensuring their accuracy and maintaining confidentiality; Serve as the point person for the office of the Co-Presidents on administrative and operational requests; Collaborate with Human Resources to assist with employee records, attendance, and vacation schedules; Liaise with external vendors; Conduct research and provide administrative or operational support to various projects, as assigned; Provide significant assistance to other team members as needed, in particular the Chief of Staff on office culture, productivity, operations, and other items; Serve as the key liaison to the Board of Directors for Public Citizen, Inc. and Public Citizen Foundation, Inc, including helping to craft communications, create materials, facilitate board travel, maintain official boards' records and other duties; Work collaboratively with various individuals in senior leadership to streamline processes and contribute to the overall productivity and efficiency of the office of the Co-Presidents; Assist with small- and large-scale event planning and logistics; Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Are you someone who adds items to your to-do list just so you can check them off? Do you obsess with keeping the number of unread emails in your inbox at 0? Have you color-coded something in your life? Do you set reminders for yourself? Then this might be the job for you! Background: A commitment to the work of Public Citizen required. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of commonly used computer applications, including the Microsoft Office suite of applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Work Experience: at least 10 years in administration or operations; previous experience as an Executive Assistant a plus. Skills: Excellent organizational skills; strategic planning; attention to detail; strong written and verbal communication skills. CAPABILITIES Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced environment. The ability to juggle and prioritize multiple short- and long-term projects. Detail-oriented and able to maintain accuracy in work. The ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with a wide array of personalities at all levels of the organization and have a sense of humor. An ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. A positive attitude. SALARY AND BENEFITS The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000, plus a generous benefit package. The position is not in the bargaining unit. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements). Great medical and dental coverage, including full coverage for children Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, five personal days, sick leave and more 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment Sabbatical after 8 years of employment Student loan reimbursement program TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to *******************. Please include your last name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email and your last name in the filenames of attachments. Powered by JazzHR YdBdXRTeIq

Job DescriptionIf you look at thorny technical democracy or policy problems and your mind jumps to how to bring together bright people to collectively find solutions - this position is for you. If you love to aggressively lobby for, refine and implement those solutions, and engage grassroots activists in tackling these issues strategically - please apply post haste. The Trump administration fired the nation's election cybersecurity staff, is withholding election security funding from states, and is threatening to prosecute election officials and seize voting machines. We expect more challenges as the election draws near. The administration and likeminded state officials are making it harder to vote and encouraging officials to upload voter data to the Department of Homeland Security. Vendors are spreading unsecurable paperless internet voting systems to more states. The Protect Elections Campaign Coordinator will lead Public Citizen's work to protect election officials, secure voting systems, and defend free and fair elections themselves through state policy and national grassroots organizing pushes. As a co-facilitator of the Secure Our Vote coalition and an active member of several other central pro-democracy coalitions, the Coordinator will drive multiple campaigns with the support of policy experts to address new and longstanding threats to our elections. This role is meant for a self-starting strategic thinker, a lover of people and persuasion who isn't shy about planning and executing serious campaigns that aren't top of mind for progressive groups writ large. Working within various coalition spaces, this program has already won hundreds of millions of dollars in election funding, passed over a dozen laws protecting election officials and voting systems, pushed successfully with allies to move away from paperless voting and defeated dozens of dangerous internet voting bills. Will you lead us to our next raft of victories? Our futures depend on it. Public Citizen's Democracy Campaign works to protect and build a stronger democracy in the United States. Democracy and the rule of law in the United States is under systematic attack by the Trump administration. Big money raised in secret undermines the voice of the people in our elections, the freedom to vote is under assault, and lawlessness by the executive branch is out of control. Public Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with more than a million members and supporters. We hold governments and corporations accountable with campaigns and advocacy before all branches of government on issues including money in politics, open government, financial regulation, the democracy crisis, fair trade, consumer protection, access to justice, workplace safety, drug and medical device safety, and more. RESPONSIBILITIES: Envisioning, building through coalition work, and executing bold campaigns to protect election officials and voting systems through passing state and local laws, and grassroots mobilization Coordinating the Secure Our Vote coalition, developing forward facing campaigns to protect election cybersecurity through policy development, lobbying, and organizing coalitions, decisionmakers and grassroots campaigns Defeating non-voter verified internet voting initiatives, and supporting the development of an underutilized verifiable alternative Coordinating with coalition partners to build out and organize a plan to ensure the results of the elections are upheld in key states. Coordinating Public Citizen's efforts in collaboration with senior staff as part of the Election Protection coalition, Declaration for American Democracy, and other key democracy defense and election protection coalitions to ensure synched up policy and campaign agendas. Supporting federal efforts to protect election officials, funding, etc. Responding to a rapidly changing environment to prioritize and address the most pressing threats to democratic elections in the United States, expect shifts in strategy will be needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Five or more years of experience winning campaigns, coalition management, organizing, policy, or advocacy experience. The ideal candidate is a strong and savvy coalition manager who is familiar with and has connections within democracy coalitions at the state and national level. Knowledge of election processes, election cybersecurity, and/or cybersecurity issues that arise in backsliding democracies is ideal. Competency in at least one of these areas, and eagerness to learn, is preferred. Ideally holds relationships with election officials at the federal, state or local level. Must be enthusiastic about lobbying to build those relationships with support from our team. Strong commitment to ending the democracy crisis and advancing racial and economic justice. Outstanding analytical thinking, judgment, and oral and written communication skills. Excellent political judgment. Entrepreneurial instincts, strong project management and self-starting characteristics Experience and understanding of grassroots engagement, training and creative action skills as much as possible. Ability to lead, support, and project manage staff and interns as needed. Eagerness to learn new, complex material quickly. Desire to create a more inclusive movement - approach with love and joy Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple projects and execute plans while reacting to new developments and maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Collaborative spirit, high energy, and enthusiasm. Willingness to work long hours as necessary - balancing our team's strong commitment to both work-life balance and grassroots mobilizing that by necessity happens nights and weekends. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary and generous benefit package. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements). Salary $85,383 - 101,455. This is a grant-contingent, 18-month position. Benefits include: Great medical and dental coverage, 100% paid by PC, including full coverage for children Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment Sabbatical after 8 years of employment Student loan reimbursement program TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to Aquene Freechild at ********************** Powered by JazzHR ORbIjSEgDR

Job DescriptionPublic Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with more than 500,000 members and supporters. We hold the government and corporations accountable with campaigns and advocacy before Congress, administrative agencies, and the courts on issues including money in politics, open government, financial regulation, energy and the climate crisis, fair trade, consumer protection, access to justice, tax policy, workplace safety, drug and medical device safety, and healthcare. We are the reason why there are airbags in cars and there were no red M&Ms for a decade. And much more. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Public Citizen's Climate Program works to hasten the transition away from dirty, polluting energy to clean, renewable energy in ways that advance racial, economic, and intergenerational justice. Our main areas of focus at present are redirecting finance and insurance from dirty energy toward equitable deployment of clean energy, pushing for a faster transition to 100% zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) with clean supply chains, and advocating for criminal accountability for fossil fuel companies. We seek a research director to conceive, initiate, and manage investigative research projects; build and query databases; write time-sensitive reports and other materials in support of our public education and advocacy campaigns. RESPONSIBILITIES Conceptualize and develop strategic research agendas in priority areas, in consultation with the Climate Program director and other colleagues. Investigate policy issues, markets, corporations, individuals, political fundraising, lobbying, and trade associations by using traditional investigative methods such as database searches, FOIA requests, and interviews. Conceive and produce written materials in collaboration with team members, including reports, editorial board memos, op-eds, social media content, and blog posts. Clearly articulate investigative findings and our policy positions in media interviews and podcasts. Prepare in-depth presentations and present findings to congressional staff, the press, our staff, and the public. Maintain familiarity with relevant policy issues, debates, and proposals. Develop and maintain relationships with academic, government, and other researchers. Edit written materials by others within the Climate Program; plan and help execute strategic communications efforts. Garner exclusive and other coverage of new research in top-tier media outlets. Collaborate with groups and coalitions engaged in this work. Above all, work proactively and resourcefully to accomplish programmatic goals. Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS Bachelor's degree, and at least 15 years of relevant experience as a researcher or reporter. Outstanding analytical thinking and oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of computer-assisted reporting techniques, database development and management, and relevant markets and research tools. Knowledge of public records, especially regarding campaign finance and lobbying. Strong sense of how to use research to affect public policy debates and advance public interest advocacy campaigns. High energy, enthusiasm, persistence, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities under pressure to produce excellent material in a deadline-driven advocacy environment. Creative and collaborative spirit. Strong commitment to investigating and reporting on corporate actors that cause climate, environmental, labor, and human rights harms. SALARY AND BENEFITS Competitive salary and benefit package. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements). Salary range: $105,789 to $129,080 based on experience and qualifications, with annual increases in October. Benefits include: Great medical and dental coverage, 100% paid by PC, including full coverage for children Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, sick leave, five personal days 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment Sabbatical after 8 years of employment Student loan reimbursement program Funds available for professional development This is a grant-contingent position. TO APPLY Submit a single document that includes a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to *************************. Please include your last name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email and filename of your attachment. Women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and multilingual speakers are encouraged to apply. No phone calls please. Deadline: September 27, 2025. Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. Visit our website at ***************** Powered by JazzHR R9dmHLYRoo

Job DescriptionPublic Citizen's Communications Office is seeking a social media associate to join a creative, energetic and fast-paced team at a critical political moment where authoritarianism is on the rise and the assault on our democracy is unprecedented. The social media associate will be a quick and creative thinker and a strong and detail-oriented online writer, someone who is the first to know about the latest social media trends, platforms and technology. The social media associate can produce clever and eye-catching graphics and videos on deadline and understands how to leverage analytics to optimize digital strategy and hit key metrics. RESPONSIBILITIES Generate, curate, and publish daily content on organization's social media platforms that align with Public Citizen's digital goals and build the organization's brand. Create original memes, graphics, videos and various digital products that amplify and increase the virality of Public Citizen's digital content. Work closely with Public Citizen's digital team to implement social media strategies that hit target metrics and make demonstrable impact. Implement a data-first approach by tracking, reporting and leveraging analytics to assess success and optimize campaigns. Closely monitor, report on and respond to breaking news, developing stories that involve Public Citizen work areas, and trends in the social media landscape. Fulfill social media requests from departments and teams. Perform research on benchmark trends and audience demographics and preferences. Work with Public Citizen departments and cross-organizational coalitions to develop joint strategies and content for social media campaigns. Co-manage Public Citizen's social media calendar with the digital team. Coordinate trainings with departments within Public Citizen on best practices for social media. Write scripts, film, and edit compelling Instagram reels and TikTok videos to elevate organizational priorities and brand. Manage content production on Public Citizen's Substack page. Review and edit content from staffers' personal accounts as needed. Manage organization's TikTok account and interact with other pages and comments through text or video response as needed. Manage influencer outreach database and execute targeted outreach to organizations, influencers, and politicians to elevate Public Citizen's content. Represents organization through dynamic video content on Tiktok and Instagram. Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience At least three years of experience in digital communications or digital organizing. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of creating high-performing social media content, preferably in an advocacy, policy or political context. Prior experience working with analytics desired. Experience in progressive political communications desired. Knowledge and Skills SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary between $70,144 and 101,455 dependent on relevant experience and qualifications and generous benefits package. Public Citizen staff are represented by SEIU Local 500 and our salaries are set according to our collective bargaining agreement. Public Citizen does not negotiate salaries. Great medical and dental coverage, including full coverage for children Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment Sabbatical after 10 years of employment Student loan reimbursement program TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and references to Omar Baddar at *******************. Please include your last name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email and in the filenames of attachments. Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ candidates are encouraged to apply. Public Citizen employees are proud members of SEIU Loc al 500. Powered by JazzHR VVtbDPv36Q

Job DescriptionPublic Citizen serves as the people's voice in the nation's capital. Since 1971 we have proudly championed citizen interests before Congress, the executive branch agencies and the courts. We have successfully challenged the abusive practices of the pharmaceutical, nuclear and automobile industries, and many others. Public Citizen's access to medicines group challenges the drug corporations' monopoly power to ensure access to medicine for everyone, everywhere. We analyze news, build coalitions, strategize, organize and provide technical assistance to partners across the United States and around the world. We help develop new policy and legislation. We are making medicine more affordable, including by defending and working to expand Medicare price negotiation. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Research Director reviews legislation, academic literature and policy developments, and produces reports, analysis and expert testimony. The Research Director identifies lines of research that support advocacy goals. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Research Director's responsibilities may include: Provide technical assistance to partners including public agencies and civil society organizations, among others. Write reports and analysis regarding new developments in access to medicines policy and pharmaceutical business practice, ensuring high standards of clarity, accuracy and logical argument. File freedom of information requests, comments to agencies or testimony to legislatures as required. Develop strategic research agendas in priority areas related to pharmaceutical law and policy in cooperation with the group Director. Analyze and suggest improvements to legislation. Draft proposed legislation. Supervise complex research projects involving staff, fellows, interns and allies. Represent Public Citizen and the group's strategic interests in discussions with partner organizations. Speak at public events and to the press. Help draft grant proposals and grant reports. Recruit and supervise staff and interns in coordination with the group director. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge: Subject matter expertise required. This may include access to medicines, prescription drug pricing and pricing policy, health systems (state, federal or international), intellectual property, procurement, contracts and licensing, health rights and health justice among others. Work Experience: Seven years post-graduate professional experience or equivalent required. Advocacy experience preferred. Skills: Excellent research, writing and analysis skills required. Advanced research skills required. Excellent communications, strategy and advocacy skills preferred. Cross-cultural facility and language skills preferred. Capabilities: Ability to work alone and in collaboration; ability to supervise research projects; attention to detail and technical accuracy; discretion and sound judgment; ability to envision project development and complete work on deadline; commitment to standing up to corporate power; flexibility and ability to respond quickly to new developments. Conditions: Passion for the subject matter and for research; commitment to advancing the public interest; good humor. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary dependent on relevant experience and qualifications and generous benefits package. Public Citizen staff are represented by SEIU Local 500 and our salaries are set according to our collective bargaining agreement. Public Citizen does not negotiate salaries. This is a one-year grant contingent position. Salary range $105,789 - $129,080 Benefits include: Great medical and dental coverage, including full coverage for children Three weeks' paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment Paid Sabbatical after 8 years of employment Student loan reimbursement program TO APPLY: Applicants should send a statement of interest in the position, a resume or CV, a writing sample edited by no one other than the applicant, and two or more references to ********************** . People of color and representatives of other underrepresented communities are highly encouraged to apply. Powered by JazzHR iBlbIiNgrl

If you look at thorny technical democracy or policy problems and your mind jumps to how to bring together bright people to collectively find solutions - this position is for you. If you love to aggressively lobby for, refine and implement those solutions, and engage grassroots activists in tackling these issues strategically - please apply post haste. The Trump administration fired the nation's election cybersecurity staff, is withholding election security funding from states, and is threatening to prosecute election officials and seize voting machines. We expect more challenges as the election draws near. The administration and likeminded state officials are making it harder to vote and encouraging officials to upload voter data to the Department of Homeland Security. Vendors are spreading unsecurable paperless internet voting systems to more states. The Protect Elections Campaign Coordinator will lead Public Citizen's work to protect election officials, secure voting systems, and defend free and fair elections themselves through state policy and national grassroots organizing pushes. As a co-facilitator of the Secure Our Vote coalition and an active member of several other central pro-democracy coalitions, the Coordinator will drive multiple campaigns with the support of policy experts to address new and longstanding threats to our elections. This role is meant for a self-starting strategic thinker, a lover of people and persuasion who isn't shy about planning and executing serious campaigns that aren't top of mind for progressive groups writ large. Working within various coalition spaces, this program has already won hundreds of millions of dollars in election funding, passed over a dozen laws protecting election officials and voting systems, pushed successfully with allies to move away from paperless voting and defeated dozens of dangerous internet voting bills. Will you lead us to our next raft of victories? Our futures depend on it. Public Citizen's Democracy Campaign works to protect and build a stronger democracy in the United States. Democracy and the rule of law in the United States is under systematic attack by the Trump administration. Big money raised in secret undermines the voice of the people in our elections, the freedom to vote is under assault, and lawlessness by the executive branch is out of control. Public Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with more than a million members and supporters. We hold governments and corporations accountable with campaigns and advocacy before all branches of government on issues including money in politics, open government, financial regulation, the democracy crisis, fair trade, consumer protection, access to justice, workplace safety, drug and medical device safety, and more. RESPONSIBILITIES: Envisioning, building through coalition work, and executing bold campaigns to protect election officials and voting systems through passing state and local laws, and grassroots mobilization Coordinating the Secure Our Vote coalition, developing forward facing campaigns to protect election cybersecurity through policy development, lobbying, and organizing coalitions, decisionmakers and grassroots campaigns Defeating non-voter verified internet voting initiatives, and supporting the development of an underutilized verifiable alternative Coordinating with coalition partners to build out and organize a plan to ensure the results of the elections are upheld in key states. Coordinating Public Citizen's efforts in collaboration with senior staff as part of the Election Protection coalition, Declaration for American Democracy, and other key democracy defense and election protection coalitions to ensure synched up policy and campaign agendas. Supporting federal efforts to protect election officials, funding, etc. Responding to a rapidly changing environment to prioritize and address the most pressing threats to democratic elections in the United States, expect shifts in strategy will be needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Five or more years of experience winning campaigns, coalition management, organizing, policy, or advocacy experience. The ideal candidate is a strong and savvy coalition manager who is familiar with and has connections within democracy coalitions at the state and national level. Knowledge of election processes, election cybersecurity, and/or cybersecurity issues that arise in backsliding democracies is ideal. Competency in at least one of these areas, and eagerness to learn, is preferred. Ideally holds relationships with election officials at the federal, state or local level. Must be enthusiastic about lobbying to build those relationships with support from our team. Strong commitment to ending the democracy crisis and advancing racial and economic justice. Outstanding analytical thinking, judgment, and oral and written communication skills. Excellent political judgment. Entrepreneurial instincts, strong project management and self-starting characteristics Experience and understanding of grassroots engagement, training and creative action skills as much as possible. Ability to lead, support, and project manage staff and interns as needed. Eagerness to learn new, complex material quickly. Desire to create a more inclusive movement - approach with love and joy Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple projects and execute plans while reacting to new developments and maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Collaborative spirit, high energy, and enthusiasm. Willingness to work long hours as necessary - balancing our team's strong commitment to both work-life balance and grassroots mobilizing that by necessity happens nights and weekends. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary and generous benefit package. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements). Salary $85,383 - 101,455. This is a grant-contingent, 18-month position. Benefits include: Great medical and dental coverage, 100% paid by PC, including full coverage for children Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment Sabbatical after 8 years of employment Student loan reimbursement program TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to Aquene Freechild at [email protected]