CREW has openings for the following positions:

• Digital Content and Media Coordinator
• Undergraduate Interns (accepting applications for fall 2012)
• Legal Interns (accepting applications for fall 2012)

Digital Content and Media Coordinator

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks a digital content and media coordinator to join our creative and fast-paced communications office. We are seeking a self-starter with excellent writing credentials and experience working in online environments. The candidate will also have professional experience creating and editing images, analyzing statistics, monitoring press coverage, and building press lists. Responsibilities will include writing blogs and other content, formatting and publishing content to CREW’s websites, coordinating communications actions and strategy with other staff members, creating e-newsletters and managing various organizational websites.

About CREW:

CREW is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting ethics and accountability in government and public life. Founded in 2003, CREW has played a key role in motivating the public and policymakers to change the culture of corruption in Washington. Through litigation, exhaustive research and strategic communications, CREW impacts the way government officials conduct business, ensuring that they are continually working to better the public good.

Responsibilities include:

• Organize and write clear, concise and compelling written materials for multiple audiences.
• Edit written materials.
• Assist in creating and executing creative, email and social media campaigns.
• Create and edit web pages within a content management system (CMS).
• Develop and maintain website content utilizing search engine optimization (SEO) best practices.
• Manage accurate online content updates and dissemination in collaboration with various departments.
• Resolve web-related technical issues and/or work with third-party vendors to address them.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of three years professional experience in web content management.
• Proven ability to work well in a team, with multiple content owners.
• A proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS and database structures; familiarity with a variety of third-party websites and tools, including Google Analytics and major social media platforms.
• Experience with blogging, social networking, and video editing.
• Solid understanding of web site usability and user experience issues.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to respond quickly to changing priorities.
• An eye for grammar and detail.
• Ability to think creatively.
• A sense of humor.

The following are desirable, but not required:

• Knowledge of online fundraising tactics and experience integrating fundraising strategies into communications work.
• Knowledge of government reform issues.
• Experience working within the Expression Engine CMS.
• Experience creating and editing graphics and images.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send send a resume and cover letter summarizing your interest, qualifications, and salary requirements to jobs@citizensforethics.org. CREW offers competitive pay and excellent benefits. CREW is an equal opportunity employer.

Undergraduate Interns

CREW is seeking unpaid undergraduate interns. Interns will assist with research and operations alongside CREW’s research team, including conducting in-depth investigations into government corruption, reviewing and analyzing public documents, drafting content for reports and blogs, following up on investigative tips, and generating innovative project ideas and report proposals. The ideal candidate will be hard-working, enthusiastic, resourceful, detail-oriented, and interested in legal or ethics issues.

We are currently accepting applications for fall 2012.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter and list of availability to crewinterns@citizensforethics.org. Please place your name and “Undergraduate Intern Application” in the subject line. Please note that we can only respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview.

Legal Interns

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is seeking unpaid legal interns. Responsibilities include legal and related research, analyzing emerging issues, and assisting in the preparation of complaints, reports and other written products. Interested applicants must have completed at least one year of law school and must possess strong written and analytical skills. The legal intern position offers law students an opportunity to participate in a current hot-button issue of great public importance.

We are currently accepting applicants for fall 2012.  

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to crewinterns@citizensforethics.org. Please place your name and "Legal Intern Application" in the subject line. Please note that we can only respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview.