Employment Openings

The Vermont Ecumenical Council & Bible Society (VECBS) is beginning a search for a new Executive Officer and is accepting resumes for this part-time position. VECBS is looking for candidates who have a passion for Christian unity, familiarity with the Council's member denominations, and excellent communication skills. The Executive Officer will work under the direction of the Board of Trustees. The resume review will begin October 16th and continue until the position is filled. For a more complete job description, please visit the website: www.vecbs.org. Call the VECBS office with questions (802-434-7307) or email: info@vecbs.org. [8/2006]

The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is seeking a Legislative Representative for Foreign Policy (LR/FP) to represent FCNL to Congress and to the public on foreign policy issues as assigned. The initial assignment will focus on U.S. policy on Iraq. FCNL seeks a generalist in foreign policy who can take assignments on specific foreign policy issues in Congress that are of deep concern to the FCNL. Please see below for more information.To apply for the position, please submit a letter of application and resume to Jeremy Burke at Jeremy@fcnl.org. This job announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. [8/2006]

Amnesty International is seeking an experienced Advocacy Director for the Americas, reporting to the Director of Government Relations. This position takes a lead in educating and mobilizing AIUSA's grassroots membership to make human rights a priority in U.S. policy in the region, raising these issues directly with the U.S. Congress and Presidential administration, and serving as a spokesperson to the media. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to AIUSA, Attn.: HR-ADA, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC, 20003; humanresources@aisusa.org; or fax 202-546-7142. AIUSA is an EOE. [8/2006]

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