6 jobs found in Nevada

Pete for America is looking for a Political Director to join our team in Nevada.  Pete for America is run by a growing, well-organized, and motivated team, backed by volunteers and supporters across the country. We're searching for hard-working and kind people to join us. We are committed to radical transparency and fairness, and are steadfast in our work to share Pete's vision with the country. We don't stand for harassment or discrimination of any kind. Mayor Pete is a different type of candidate, and we are a different kind of team. Our goals require collaboration across all departments and our structure facilitates that. In this role you will oversee outreach to people and communities to ensure stakeholders across Nevada are represented and elevated throughout the campaign. What you'll do: Manage a regional team within the Nevada political department Build and maintain relationships with different constituencies in the greater Nevada community  Support the political objectives of the campaign Provide strategic recommendations to further the political goals of the campaign You might be a good fit if you: Have 2-3 cycles of campaign experience Have strong communication and interpersonal skills Are a team oriented go getter who loves working with different groups and building relationships Have exceptional organizational skills. Are able to multitask and work well under pressure Truly value a diversity of experiences and voices, you know it positively impacts outcomes, and you can point to times you've demonstrated this personally and professionally Pete for America is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment free from unlawful discrimination as is consistent with our commitment to diversity, respect, and inclusion. Pete for America provides all employees and applicants with equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship.

Title: Chispa Nevada Civic Engagement Director Status: Exempt Reports to: Deputy Director of Civic Engagement Positions Reporting to this Position : Canvass Teams Location : Las Vegas, NV Description: The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (LCVEF) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCVEF, in collaboration with our state LCVEF partners, advocates for strong environmental protections, organizes communities to speak up about their environmental values and engages people in the democratic process in order to enact strong environmental laws. LCVEF’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice. Communities of color are disproportionately impacted by climate change and pollution. For this reason, racial justice and equity are inextricably linked to protecting our environment. Within the organization, we are actively building a workplace culture that demonstrates how we value equity and inclusion through more intentional and inclusive practices. We are committed to building an organization that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. In 2014, LCVEF launched Chispa (“chispa” translates to “spark” in English) – a multi-state program that relies on grassroots community organizing to amplify the voice and power of Latino families and other communities of color to influence the environmental policies and decisions that affect their lives. Over the last four years, Chispa has grown to five states - Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland and Nevada - and is one of the largest community organizing efforts of any national environmental organization focused on communities of color. LCVEF is seeking a Civic Engagement Director for the Chispa Nevada program who has strong experience in program management, nonpartisan voter registration and a passion for voter access. This role will help develop a 2020 campaign of voter engagement, a voting rights and democracy agenda for Chispa NV, working with the organizing team and civic engagement staff as well as community partners, and build coalitions for a strong program that drives individuals through the full cycle of civic engagement from voter registration, turning out to vote, to engaging civically and advocating for the rights of their community. We are looking for a creative, motivated leader who is goal-driven and detail-oriented. Responsibilities: Directly oversee the Nevada nonpartisan voter registration efforts by ensuring progress toward programmatic goals. Track and report data and progress related to nonpartisan voter registration efforts. Ensure program is executed with a high standard of quality control, professionalism, appropriate long-range perspective, and in compliance with all applicable laws, including conducting on-site compliance reviews. Develop, implement, and conduct customized training programs for canvassers and area directors. Draft and manage nonpartisan voter registration campaign and program plans and manage funder and coalition reporting as needed. Develop follow-up communications and other tactics targeted at new registrants to engage them in Chispa NV programs. Work with Chispa NV Program Director and LCVEF Civic Engagement leadership to develop, implement and evaluate advocacy, coalition-building and organizing campaigns that advance voting rights and protect against voter suppression. Work with Chispa NV team and the LCVEF Civic Engagement leadership to develop and test effective and new organizing and mobilizing strategies and tools to integrate voter registration into an organizing program focused on key constituencies who are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues. Work closely with the Chispa digital team to develop online campaign tools and increase online engagement of communities of color with campaigns and programs. Attend coalition meetings across Nevada to build relationships, identify opportunities for engagement, and advance the goals of Chispa NV programs. Manage and maintain relationships with the Civic Engagement State Table and funding partners. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working on voter registration, electoral, community organizing or labor organizing campaigns, including successful experience managing campaigns, focused on communities of color. Experience in developing program plans and executing metrics-driven campaigns. Working knowledge of online database and field reporting systems, like VAN, or the ability to learn them. Must have experience managing a team of staff and/or volunteers. Preferred - Experience working with coalitions and developing partnerships to advance shared goals. Skills: Required - Exceptional leadership, supervision, management and coaching skills including managing staff. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to juggle multiple tasks, solve problems and set priorities in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Ability to partner and collaborate with existing Chispa NV team and represent Chispa NV and LCVEF to a variety of audiences and through various mediums. Reliable, consistent, detail-oriented and self-motivated. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish. Strong understanding of individual motivation and how to engage people (mastery of core organizing skills). Preferred - Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and implement a comprehensive voter registration program and issue advocacy campaign plans. Commitment to measuring and tracking progress and outcomes. Working knowledge of compliance issues and regulations related to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Cultural Competence: Shares our commitment to integrating racial justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color participation in U.S. democracy. Flexibility, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and ability to bring creative ideas and a fresh perspective to an evolving civic engagement program. Familiarity with Nevada democratic processes and in-state community preferred. Conditions: Ability to work evenings and travel in-state and nationally, 10-30% of the time total, depending on program. This position will often require non-traditional hours and will involve work on the weekends. This position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. To Apply : Send a cover letter and resume to hr@lcvef.org with “NV Civic Engagement Director” in the subject line by September 9, 2019. No phone calls please. LCVEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Title: Chispa Nevada Organizing Director Status: Exempt Reports to: Chispa Nevada Director Positions Reporting to this Position: Chispa Nevada Organizers Location: Las Vegas, NV General Description : The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) works to turn environmental values into national, state, and local priorities. LCV, in collaboration with our state LCV partners, advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-environmental candidates who will champion our priority issues. LCV’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice. Communities of color are disproportionately impacted by climate change and pollution. For this reason, racial justice and equity are inextricably linked to protecting our environment. Within the organization, we are actively building a workplace culture that demonstrates how we value equity and inclusion through more intentional and inclusive practices. We are committed to building an organization that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. In 2014, LCV launched Chispa (“chispa” translates to “spark” in English) – a multi-state program that relies on grassroots community organizing to amplify the voice and power of communities of color to influence the environmental policies and decisions that affect their lives. Over the last four years, Chispa has grown to six states - Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, and New Mexico - and is one of the largest community organizing efforts of any national environmental organization focused on Latino families and other communities of color. We are looking for an exceptional, highly experienced senior-level organizer and trainer to serve as the Chispa Nevada Organizing Director with a proven track record of building strong, engaged grassroots membership bases that can influence decision makers and change policies. The Organizing Director must be a compelling coach and trainer for organizers and members, particularly from communities of color. Candidates must have an unwavering commitment to racial justice and derive inspiration from the leadership of everyday people who stand up and stand together for the health of their families, communities and our planet. Responsibilities : Develop, implement and evaluate issue organizing campaigns that build a strong base of active volunteers and leaders, resulting in local policy victories, and form strong, creative partnerships. Provide coaching and management, develop individualized and detailed goals and work plans, and support organizers via mentorship and weekly check-ins on progress to meeting goals. Work with the organizing team to build strong and effective organizing programs that recruit new members and develop them into strong grassroots leaders who lead organizing committees that drive our issue campaigns. Ensure that organizers are adequately trained to and implement traditional grassroots community organizing strategies such as phonebanking, door-to-door canvassing, house meetings, and others as well as new tactics such as digital and/or online organizing. Develop and test effective and new organizing and mobilizing strategies, tactics, and tools that engage our communities and leaders. Ensure that organizers and community leaders ( promotores, leaders, activists) have the tools to successfully design, implement, and adjust issue campaigns such as power mapping, media, and public engagement, mobilization, and online engagement. Support the organizing team in identifying and developing relationships with organizations and leaders who can become effective partners in campaigns. Develop systems, tools, and structures that provide strong clarity, accountability, and organization for organizers, promotores , comites , and campaign implementation. Ensure that art and culture are integral parts of Chispa organizing and campaigns. Leverage VAN effectively to set, track, & achieve organizing goals, engage community leaders ( promotores ) in campaign progress, move them up the ladder of engagement, and build committees ( comites ). Provide timely reports to the Chispa program director and national Chispa staff about campaign and organizing progress. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications : Work experience: 3 - 5 years of experience working on community or labor organizing campaigns, including several years of direct supervisory and staff and leader training experience. Must also have experience in issue organizing campaigns with communities of color. Experience developing and overseeing issue campaigns driven by community organizing including campaign planning, accountability, and tracking progress. Skills: Required - Exceptional supervision and coaching skills including managing staff. Knowledge of community organizing, political education, and movement building. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and implement training curriculum and organizing tools. Ability to partner and collaborate with existing Chispa NV team and represent Chispa NV and LCV to a variety of audiences and mediums. Work well in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask without sacrificing the quality of work. Reliable, consistent, detail-oriented and self-motivated. Preferred - Fluency in VAN, Google and Office Suite. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Cultural Competencies: Shares our commitment to integrating racial justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Understanding the issues, priorities and obstacles that communities of color face in the environmental movement. Flexibility, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and ability to bring creative ideas and fresh perspective to an evolving organizing program. Familiarity with Nevada and in-state community preferred. Conditions: Ability to work hours exceeding stated office hours to get the job done; ability and willingness to travel for staff retreats, meetings and professional development opportunities. This position is based in Las Vegas, NV. To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa Nevada Organizing Director” in the subject line by August 14, 2019. No phone calls please. LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.

PeopleTec is currently seeking Information System Security Officer (ISSO) professionals nationwide in support of the Air National Guard.    The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the day to day requirements for maintaining the security posture of all information systems is accomplished. The ISSO will work closely with unit personnel to implement a government approved viable network security program at each location.  In addition, they shall aid site ISSM's and System Administrators in the daily administration of the unit's mission secure computer systems. Ensures access and permissions to information systems is limited to only authorized individuals. Ensures proper protection of information systems and immediately implements corrective measures when a system incident or vulnerability is detected. Ensures information systems are operated, maintained and disposed of in-accordance-with applicable Department of Defense, National Guard Bureau, Air National Guard and unit policies, directives, and procedures.   Required Skills/Experience: Experience with Air National Guard systems administration or computer security management preferred. Certification: DoD IAM Level 1 Certification is required, or equivalent Security+ or Security+ CE. Experience with ORACLE, SUN, CISCO, UNIX, LINUX. Travel:  5% Must be a U.S. Citizen An active DoD TS/SCI is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Top Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.   EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address,  HR@peopletec.com  and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/j/1132891-145621