[Taxacom] Employment opportunity: AIBS Public Affairs Associate

[Robert Gropp]

Employment opportunity: AIBS Public Affairs Associate

For details visit: 
http://www.aibs.org/classifieds/aibs_positions_available.html#4872


Date: May 2008
Position Open: AIBS Public Policy/Affairs Associate
Location: AIBS Headquarters Office in downtown Washington, DC
Reporting to: AIBS Director of Public Policy

General:

The American Institute of Biological Sciences, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit 
scientific association with individual and organizational members 
seeks a Public Policy/Affairs Associate to join its energetic Public 
Policy Office.  The Associate will work to develop and help advance 
science policy and media relations initiatives.  Responsibilities 
will include working on legislative and regulatory policy issues; 
developing and maintaining communications and media relations 
programs; writing press releases; writing policy analyses for online 
and print publications; making public presentations and representing 
AIBS in a variety of settings. Travel and occasional work on 
evenings, weekends, or holidays is required.

Duties Include:

1.	Represent AIBS and its members in the public policy arena to 
promote the use of scientific information in decisions pertaining to 
scientific research, education, and applications;
2.	Monitor and report on policy developments in Washington, DC. Draft 
public policy statements, background papers, press releases, white 
papers, reports to the membership, and other materials;
3.	Cultivate and maintain working relationships with members of the 
science policy, media, and scientific communities;
4.	Work collaboratively with AIBS staff, members, and others on 
public policy/affairs items;
5.	Conduct outreach initiatives for members, including workshops and 
other training sessions.

Minimum Requirements:

1.	Excellent and demonstrable written and oral communication skills;
2.	Excellent and demonstrable science policy analysis skills;
3.	Understanding and appreciation of the scientific community, the 
nature of science, and the goals and objectives of a professional, 
membership organization such as AIBS;
4.	Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work under strict time constraints;
5.	Ability to self-direct, think creatively, and anticipate work 
needs as part of a team of public policy professionals;
6.	Ability to synthesize and accurately communicate complex concepts 
to varied audiences;
7.	Possess common sense and good judgment;
8.	Strong interpersonal skills and sense of humor;
9.	A Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, science policy, or 
a closely related field.  A graduate degree is highly desirable.
10.	Prior work experience in public policy/affairs is highly desirable.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time position in Washington, DC. Salary is 
commensurate with experience. AIBS offers a competitive benefits 
package that includes a retirement plan, health and disability 
insurance, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays.

To Apply:

Send a cover letter, resume, salary history and requirements, names 
and contact information for three professional references, and a 
writing sample (approx. 750 words) to publicpolicy at aibs.org or via 
fax to 202-628-1509.

Application Deadline:

Application review will begin in June and continue until the position 
is filled.