Membership Associate 
General Information
Company
Job Category
Location
Date Posted
Salary
Employee Type 		Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
Non-Profit/Volunteer
Washington, DC, District of Columbia, US
Jun 28 2010
Depends on Experience
Full Time Employee
Description
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
Membership Associate / State Operations

Organization:

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is a nonprofit organization made up of over 5,000 law enforcement leaders and victims of violence from across the country who believe that the key to preventing crime is investing in programs proven to keep kids on the right track. (www.fightcrime.org). We are seeking an engaging and motivated organizer to conduct member recruitment and mobilization at Fight Crime: Invest in Kids.

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is a project of the Council for a Strong America.

Position Summary:

The membership associate plays a key role in recruiting and mobilizing law enforcement leaders in key states across the country in support of increased state and federal investments in programs that help kids get the right start in life. Rather than working directly with legislators or the executive branch, the Associate will activate and support our law enforcement and crime victim members to educate key decision-makers about the importance of investments in kids.

Membership Associates, with the guidance of the Membership Director, are responsible for:
• Devising master plans for assigned states in accordance with federal or state policy objectives;
• Enlisting new law enforcement leaders to join Fight Crime: Invest in Kids;
• Activating our members to weigh in on state and/or federal policy issues;
• Educating our members and prospective members about the link between investments in kids and crime reduction;

Requirements:

• Commitment to making sure all kids get a good start in life;
• Experience working in a membership-orientated organization;
• Successful track record of recruiting or mobilizing individuals (2-4 years experience) to support a cause;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience making presentations in varied settings;
• Ability and willingness to travel;
• Outgoing personality and ability to meet people and connect with them;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks and timelines.

Desirable, but not required: An understanding of the legislative process; familiarity with policies affecting children and youth; familiarity with the law enforcement and/or crime victim communities.

Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.

To Apply: To apply, please send a completed application, resume, and cover letter to:

Membership Associate Search
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
1212 New York Ave, NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Fax: 202-776-0110
or
E-mail: jobs@fightcrime.org

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that understands the
value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture.

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Membership Associate Questionnaire

1. Your name:

2. Telephone:

3. Why are you interested in this position? (If you feel you have already said in a cover letter all that you want to say on this subject, you may skip this question.)

4. Please describe your experience in the following areas:
• Enlisting others in a cause, project, or concept you believe in;
• Persuasive writing;
• Meeting people and making a connection with them;
• Organizational skills and multi-tasking;
• Public speaking and giving presentations; and
• Successfully advocating for a cause (including public policy or other political issues, candidate, or product).

5. Please describe any experience you have in working:
• In a legislative environment;
• With the law enforcement community; and
• In a membership-oriented organization.

6. Please indicate:
• The salary you think you should be paid if you are hired for this position:
• The minimum salary you would consider:

7. How did you hear about this opening? (Please be specific, e.g, who referred you or what publication or website listed the position)

8. Additional comments (if you choose