Hot new entry level position at the MIT Political Science Department’s Governance Lab

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RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE, Political Science, will join the MIT Governance Lab (MIT GOV/LAB), a group of political scientists who focus on innovations in citizen engagement and government responsiveness.  Will oversee administration of research projects in developed and developing countries.  Responsibilities include helping to coordinate field research, travel logistics, and the processing of expense reports; organizing events and scheduling project meetings; coordinating project details, including budgeting, report writing, and assisting with grant proposal preparation; processing project commitments (agreements, contracts, work requests, purchase orders); assisting with writing and producing research reports for partners and donors (outline and synthesize research updates and outcomes); supporting outreach efforts on behalf of projects (popular writing for the GOV/LAB and partner websites, presentations for internal/external audiences, etc.); helping research and draft literature reviews; and assisting with miscellaneous research tasks.

This position is ideal for a recent graduate interested in gaining research experience in political science. Past associates have been accepted into top Ph.D. programs in political science.

 

Sweet entry-level Content Coordinator position with Ogilvy & Mather Advertising in NYC. Apply ASAP.

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Ogilvy & Mather’s Executive Director of Art Content Production is seeking to hire a Content Coordinator to assist the department with administrative and overall support of production assignments for Integrated Content Production. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and detail-oriented with strong interest in learning content production, and 1-2 years of experience working or interning in an advertising agency or similar environment. ogilvyResponsibilities will include but not be limited to general administrative and support duties, production coordination for assignments such as tracking and maintaining client files and digital assets, assist with research and presentation of artist/talent portfolios, and coordination with agency personal and outside vendors for photography, animation, modeling, etc.

 

Public Consulting Group is hiring! Apply ASAP.

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PCG logoTwo hot positions are open with the Public Consulting Group. They are aggressively hiring, and are looking for UMass grads in particular. These are particularly relevant for grads with majors/interests in sociology, anthropology, education (early childhood in particular), psychology, policy, human services, etc.

PCG is a terrific organization doing excellent work for the public good.

Business Analyst – Human Services & Education
Apprentice Business Analyst – Human Services & Education

Teach English in China! Deadline to apply – June 30.

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Ameson Year in China (AYC) is designed for recent college graduates seeking to launch global careers by spending a year teaching, learning, and making a difference in public schools across China. AYC participants benefit from being immersed in one of the world’s fastest developing cultural, economic, and political landscapes.Participants are expected, each week, to spend twenty hours teaching English, ten hours engaging in on-campus activities or office hours, and ten hours in collaborative or self-directed pursuits, such as language learning, exploration, or research.

Program Highlights:

5000 RMB ($800) a month
7500RMB ($1,200) Travel Allowance
Full Legal Status (Chinese Work Visa & Residence Permit)
TEFL training and certification (free 120-hour course)
Health insurance
Chinese language lessons
Cultural excursions arranged by host schools
Housing (conveniently located)
Airport pickup and ongoing support

Qualifications

Native English (with US, UK, or Canadian Passport)
Bachelor’s degree, or higher
Must be able to pass criminal background check.
Must be adaptive and culturally sensitive.
Positive attitude toward educational exchange

 

Application instructions

*Please be sure to indicate that you saw this position on Globaljobs.org*

https://www.globaljobs.org/jobs/7353-washington-dc-ameson-education-and-cultural-exchange-foundation-educational-ambassador-year-in-china

Great entry level position for new Comm (STPEC, Sociology, others) grads!

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APRIL 2016
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The organization:
Verité is a growing, award-winning non-profit organization that illuminates and addresses serious human rights and labor rights violations in factories, farms and other
workplaces around the world. We serve private sector and public sector clients by building their internal understanding of the labor rights problems they face in their supply chains and operations, and their skills to solve those problems.
Overall responsibility:
Supporting the Director of Business Development, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator will focus, shape and support Verité’s outreach to its clients, funders, media,
and other stakeholders through monthly newsletters, the website, marketing campaigns,
and social media.
Reports to: Director of Business Development
Based in: Amherst, MA

Strategy Group – political communications firm – hiring Production Assistants for election cycle (from Nicole Berns’14)

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New grads: tsg-logo-colorThe Strategy Group political communications firm is hiring Production Assistants to join the firm for the 2016 election season.

They are looking for people with exceptional organizational skills; the ability to work as part of a team; commitment to progressive causes, ideas and leaders; familiarity with Mac OS X; proficiency with MS Office Suite; and prior political experience strongly preferred, but not required. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To ask questions, and/or to apply, please email your resume and references to Nicole Berns’14, Political Science. nberns at strategygroup.com. Please indicate Production Assistant in the subject.

New grads – MMB (marketing & advertising) is hiring an entry level Account Coordinator – awesome opp, great foot in the door to the industry

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If you’ve had an internship with an agency, you’ve got a leg up!
Account Coordinator / Boston

MMB is looking for an Account Coordinator to join our rapidly growing team. This is an excellent career opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual who is looking to collaborate with a team of innovative, driven, seasoned advertising professionals, on high profile accounts. MMB provides the benefits of big agency clients, in a mid-sized agency environment.

The candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, a good multi-tasker, and have an open mind for learning all they can. Some of the responsibilities include:

  • Learning and mastering key Agency procedures that impact the team as a whole
  • Ability to develop awareness and understanding of the clients’ needs (ie creative, advertising, media etc) to better understand the scope of work being provided by the Agency.
  • Demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, exceptional organization, a passion for the business and a willingness and eagerness to learn.
  • Ability to work closely with others – specifically receive daily direction from the Account Executive, Senior Account Executive or Account Supervisor on the account based on staffing.
  • Assist with monthly creative updates
  • Works on client reports and presentations
  • Project coordination, timelines, and budgets
  • Manage day-to-day billing for account

Performance Competencies (Core Skills, Behaviors, and Values):

  • First rate thinker, self starter.
  • Problem solving and innovation.
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and trustworthiness.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Active listening.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive, productive working relationships.

Requirements:

  • Four-year degree is required.
  • 0-2 years of related experience.
  • Prior agency experience is preferred.
  • Unparalleled work ethic.
  • Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Web savvy; strong interest in digital / CRM

http://mmb580.com/careers

Graduating Seniors: New positions at MassMutual for you!

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MassMutual’s New Business division has a number of openings for Operational Support Specialists and Customer Service Specialists.  They are looking for new grads like you!

The Operational Support Specialist’s primary role is to be a high-output production associate that can multi-task in a high paced environment. Primary customers are underwriters, case managers, and demanding new business coordinators. The Operational Support Specialist is trained on a multitude of business deliverables that have direct impact on USIG Strategy including: accelerate growth, outstanding experience, and policy owner value.

The Customer Service Specialist provides a variety of services to policyholders, insured and/or their financial advisors, field force and home staff. Performs routine transactions and provides technical guidance, and procedural information on a variety of complex customer service issues requiring knowledge of financial products and transactions. These jobs typically require some experience and incumbents demonstrate knowledge of and have the ability to perform the job functions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• College degree
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent customer service skills, including listening skills
• Proven Winning Ways
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced high volume environment without sacrificing quality of work
• Is creative, flexible and able to adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Is approachable and helpful; promotes this in others; has strong interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and Problem Solving minded/creative thinker
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proven reliability and performance high-output track record
• Proven relationship management/outstanding customer service delivery
• High energy level
• For this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship

For more information, and to apply, go here.

New Hampshire Democratic Party Summer Fellowship – work with Joe DeSimone’09, PoliSci

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The New Hampshire Democratic Party seeks highly personable fellows who have the flexibility, professionalism and dedication to Democratic values necessary to excel in an exciting, high-pressure environment. As one of the nation’s truest swing states, New Hampshire experiences contested elections on the presidential, congressional, state, and local levels. The NHDP Summer Fellowship offers the opportunity to work on the front-lines of some of the nation’s most consequential political races.

NHDP Summer Fellows will be at the heart of the NHDP Coordinated Campaign, working closely with staff to implement modern political strategies and tactics. Fellows will play an integral role in the development and implementation of our voter outreach and volunteer training programs across the state; help maintain the NHDP voter database; and lay the foundation necessary to elect Democrats up and down the ticket.

No experience is necessary, but applicants should hold a commitment to Democratic Party principles and a willingness to learn about the political process.