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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks a passionate and creative Outreach Manager to join our team to help us build key relationships that help expand our organization’s reach and achieve our goals. This position is a unique opportunity to be on the front lines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and accountable government, while working alongside smart, creative and kind people. 

As a leading nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action, policy innovation, and communications grounded by in-depth research. CREW is looking for a results-driven team member who is committed to our mission and cares deeply about protecting our democracy. We welcome diverse skills and experiences.

Responsibilities:

The Outreach Manager will play a key role in increasing the reach of CREW’s important work and building relationships with organizations across the political spectrum. This person will report to CREW’s Vice President for Democracy Initiatives.

• Research, identity opportunities, and develop proposals for panels and speaking engagements for CREW staff at conferences, seminars, symposia, and other gatherings.
• Coordinate staff participation and manage a calendar of conferences, receptions, and other events where CREW can reach new audiences.
• Work closely with policy, legal, research, and the executive team to identify opportunities for CREW engagement.
• Attend and serve as a CREW representative at various events and coalition meetings.
• Research and identify new potential partnerships with state-based organizations that will help extend our visibility into and understanding of key communities and their priorities.
• Assist in developing collateral materials and briefing documents for events and meetings with organizations and coalitions.
• Help manage requests from partner organizations and work with the appropriate departments to respond accordingly.
• Develop and implement a process for tracking, analyzing, and reporting on CREW’s partnerships and event participation, including maintaining and building contact lists.
• Occasionally assist with CREW-sponsored receptions and fundraising events.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience working in a political, Capitol Hill, or nonprofit environment focused on building relationships with both national and state-based organizations
• Experience developing conference, panel, or project proposals.
• Existing relationships with issue-advocacy and democracy / open government related organizations preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• The position is based in Washington, D.C. but will be hybrid with employees splitting their time between working at home and working in the office.
• The position may require occasional travel, including on weekends, and attendance at events outside of normal office hours.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $58,000-$65,000 based on experience and qualifications. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to show up as their authentic selves and perform at their best. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. We are always working to improve our benefits program, currently they include: 

• Generous paid time off
• Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents) 
• Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
• 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
• Family planning and gender affirming care benefits that include a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
• Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
• Option to enroll in commuter benefits
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution starting on day one 
• Paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Summer Fridays all year long 
• Free in-office lunches weekly (and snacks daily!)
• Free virtual yoga classes

How to apply

Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include your last name and Outreach Manager in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. 

CREW is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks a Digital Fundraising Coordinator to join our creative and nimble communications team and help us defend our democracy. The Digital Fundraising Coordinator position is a unique opportunity to be on the front lines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and accountable government, while working alongside smart, dedicated and kind people.

As a leading nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action and communications grounded by in-depth research. CREW is looking for a Digital Fundraising Coordinator who is quick on their feet, takes initiative, is committed to our mission and cares deeply about protecting our democracy. We welcome diverse skills and experiences.

Responsibilities include:  

• Serving as a liaison between the Development and Digital teams, providing valuable insights into planned donor outreach activities;
• Collaborating on sharp and timely digital fundraising content, for both grassroots and high-dollar donors that utilizes CREW’s unique voice, informs readers, and inspires donors to contribute;
• Managing the editing, coding, targeting  and approval process for grassroots fundraising emails;
• Coordinating with the Development team on online engagement opportunities for donors;
• Creating an optimized user experience for online donors, including drafting, testing, and building donation pages;
• Taking the lead on managing and growing CREW’s SMS fundraising program;
• Managing analytics and testing for CREW’s online fundraising program;
• Monitoring the response to CREW’s emails and texts to hone in on winning messaging & general donor analytics;
• Brainstorming digital  messaging and programming calendar along with the digital team.

Qualifications:

• 2 to 4+ years of digital fundraising experience, including internships, preferably in nonprofit, government, campaign or comparable setting;
• Experience with the creation and management of time-sensitive materials;
• A demonstrated commitment to producing superior written work;
• An interest in government ethics and money in politics issues;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle competing  tasks;
• The ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Comfort with database management and timely updates
• Initiative to identify needs, take charge of tasks, and get things done in an exciting, fast-paced environment; and
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to respond quickly to changing priorities.

The position is based in Washington, D.C. but will be hybrid with employees splitting their time between working at home and working in the office. The Digital Fundraising Coordinator reports to the Digital Director. 

Compensation/Benefits

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 based on experience and qualifications. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to show up as their authentic selves and perform at their best. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. Our benefits include: 

• Generous paid time off
• Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents) 
• Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
• 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
• Family planning and gender affirming care benefits that include a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
• Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
• Option to enroll in commuter benefits
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution starting on day one 
• Paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Summer Fridays all year long 
• Free in-office lunches weekly (and snacks daily!)
• Free virtual yoga classes

How to Apply

Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include your last name and “Digital Fundraising Coordinator” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. 

CREW is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks a passionate and creative advocate to join our policy team and help us secure our democracy and build a better Washington. This position is a unique opportunity to be on the front lines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and accountable government, while working alongside smart, dedicated and kind people. 

As a leading nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out government corruption, building an ethical and accountable judiciary, and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action and communications grounded by in-depth research. CREW is looking for a creative, results-driven colleague who is committed to our mission and cares deeply about protecting our democracy. We welcome diverse skills and experiences.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Policy Counsel/Senior Policy Advisor will play a key role in setting CREW’s policy agenda and will serve as a strategic thought leader to the Policy Director, President, Chief Counsel, and policy staff. This position will work collaboratively with the rest of the CREW team to work towards a more ethical, equitable, and accountable government.

• Policy Development: Work in conjunction with the Policy Director, President, Chief Counsel and policy team to develop CREW’s policy agenda and long-term policy strategy to change laws, rules, and enforcement to fight corruption, ensure accountability for ethical misconduct, and expose conflicts of interest. Educate the public and lawmakers about how corruption and ethical misconduct harms the foundations of our democracy and permits the consolidation of power into anti-democratic hands. 
• Legislative Advocacy:  Keep apprised of relevant legislation, committee activities, White House actions, and agency consideration.  Work closely with congressional offices, executive branch staff, and agency personnel to encourage positive policy action and provide technical advice on legislation and oversight agendas.  
• Writing and communications:  Write reports, articles, OpEds, blog posts, hearing testimony, letters, and comments on rulemakings.  Work with a communications team to coordinate media responses and web presence on policy issues.  
• Monitoring legal developments: Track legal developments related to corruption, criminal conflicts of interest, and ethical misconduct of elected officials  including criminal and civil court cases. Write reports, articles, and blog posts analyzing legal developments.
• Collaboration:  Represent CREW in coalitions working to build an ethical and accountable government, fight corruption, and protect our democracy.  Coordinate with CREW’s litigation, research, and communications teams to ensure a consistent policy message. 
• Complaints and Litigation:  As needed, assist with CREW’s filing of complaints with agencies and legislative committees and/or with civil lawsuits.

Qualifications:

• J.D. (preferred).
• A minimum of 7 years policy experience in non-profit, executive branch, Capitol Hill, or comparable setting
• Familiarity with and interest in political corruption, money in politics, democracy reform, and/or government transparency issues.
• Experience with efforts to fight corruption and advance democracy reform, including legislative and litigation strategies to reform our democratic institutions and ensure public accountability for efforts to undermine our democracy.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• The ability to work collaboratively.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills.
• Great writing and communication skills.
• Initiative to identify needs, take charge of tasks, and get things done in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgment, including the ability to work effectively with outside counsel.
• The position is based in Washington, D.C. but will be hybrid with employees splitting their time between working at home and working in the office.

Compensation/Benefits

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$150,000 based on experience and qualifications. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to thrive. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. Our benefits include: 

• Generous paid time off
• Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents) 
• Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
• 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
• Family planning and gender affirming care benefits that include a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
• Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
• Option to enroll in commuter benefits
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution starting on day one 
• Paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Summer Fridays all year long 
• Free in-office lunches weekly (and snacks daily!)
• Free virtual yoga classes

How to apply

Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include your last name and “Senior Policy Counsel/Senior Policy Advisor” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is looking to host a post-graduate fellow to join our policy team, funded (in whole or in-part) by their law school or a third party organization. The policy fellowship position offers recent law school graduates an opportunity to work with CREW on developing our long-term policy agenda to change laws, rules, and enforcement to uphold the rule of law, protect our democratic institutions, and ensure accountability for abuses of power. Responsibilities include monitoring legislative developments, analyzing and providing technical advice on legislative proposals, drafting congressional letters and statements for the records, and assisting in the preparation of reports and other written products. If a fellow is interested in or is required to develop a specific project proposal as part of their funding, we welcome having those discussions. Interested applicants must be recent law school graduates and must possess strong writing and analytical skills.The position is based in Washington, D.C. but will be hybrid with fellows splitting their time between working at home and working in the office. 

Compensation/Benefits

The salary for this position is $75,000. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to thrive. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. Our benefits include: 

• Generous paid time off
• Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents) 
• Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
• 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
• Family planning and gender affirming care benefits that include a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
• Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
• Option to enroll in commuter benefits
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution starting on day one 
• Paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Summer Fridays all year long 
• Free in-office lunches weekly (and snacks daily!)
• Free virtual yoga classes

How to Apply

Please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include “Policy Fellow” and your last name along with the year you’d like to be considered for in the subject line (e.g. Policy Fellow 2025 Smith). The cover letter should address why you’re interested in working at CREW, any relevant experience, and specify the law school or third-party funding source that would support your fellowship with any relevant deadlines for consideration. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is seeking 1-2 paid part-time communications intern(s) for the spring of 2025. As a nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action and bold communications grounded by in-depth research.

The communications intern will assist in gaining coverage of CREW’s fight for an ethical and transparent government, learning how to monitor news and social media stories, create and keep press lists, draft and edit reports, press releases, and blog posts, track and interpret analytics, and develop web, email, and social media content. The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate student who is a strong writer and self-starter with a passion for ethics in government and interest in communications. This position is based in the DC metro area and will be a hybrid of remote and in-person (as needed). Therefore, the applicant must also be able to work independently and have self-motivation to complete tasks without supervision. Interns will receive a stipend of $700 a month.

How to Apply

Please email a resume, a non-academic writing sample, cover letter, and availability to [email protected]. Please place your last name and “Communications Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks undergraduate students to serve as research interns on a part-time basis for the spring of 2025. Undergraduate research interns will assist with research and operations alongside CREW’s research team. Interns will learn to use various sources of public information to track special interest spending, campaign spending, and political contributions, and will also review lobbying records. 

The ideal candidate will show interest in government ethics issues, including but not limited to dark money in politics, transparency, and January 6th. The candidate must also demonstrate a strong attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and be hard-working and resourceful. Preference will be given to candidates able to work 20 hours per week or more. This position is based in the DC metro area and will be a hybrid of remote and in-person (as needed). Therefore, the applicant must also be able to work independently and have self-motivation to complete tasks without supervision.  Students with an interest in government accountability and ethics are highly preferred. Interns will receive a stipend of $700 a month.

How to Apply

Please email a resume, a cover letter that includes how you heard about the opportunity, and availability to Rebecca Jacobs at [email protected]. Please place your last name and “Research Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is seeking a policy intern for Spring 2025 to support CREW’s democracy and rule of law work. The intern will conduct federal and state policy and related research, assist in the writing of CREW reports, and develop policy reform projects to achieve an inclusive, ethical, and accountable government. The ideal candidate will show interest or experience in democracy and rule of law issues, including those related to election certification and SCOTUS reform. The individual must demonstrate excellent research, analytical thinking, oral and written communication, and organizational skills. The individual should also be hard-working, enthusiastic, resourceful, and detail oriented.  This position is based in the DC metro area and will be a hybrid of remote and in-person (as needed). Therefore, the applicant must also be able to work independently and have self-motivation to complete tasks without supervision.  This position is designed for a law student. Interns will receive a stipend of $1000 a month.

How to Apply

Please email a resume and a cover letter that includes how you heard about the opportunity, and availability to [email protected]. Please place your last name and “Graduate Policy Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is seeking an undergraduate policy intern to join the Policy Team for Spring 2025 to support CREW’s work to create an inclusive, ethical, and accountable government. The intern will conduct federal policy research, assist in the writing of CREW letters and reports, and participate in legislative outreach. The ideal candidate will show interest or experience in the legislative process, democracy reform, and government ethics. The individual must demonstrate excellent research, analytical thinking, oral and written communication, and organizational skills. The individual should also be hard-working, enthusiastic, resourceful, and detail-oriented. This position is based in the DC metro area and will be a hybrid of remote and in-person (as needed). Therefore, the applicant must also be able to work independently and have self-motivation to complete tasks without supervision. Interns will receive a stipend of $700 a month.

How to Apply

Please email a resume and a cover letter that includes how you heard about the opportunity, and availability to [email protected]. Please place your last name and “Undergraduate Policy Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.