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Attention College
Seniors
The Orthodox Union Institute
for Public Affairs -
Positions Available
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Legislative Fellow
2006-2007 |
As the public policy arm of the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish
umbrella organization, the IPA works to protect Jewish interests
and freedoms by providing government officials with informative
policy briefings, advocating legislative and regulatory
initiatives, and coordinating our constituency's grass-roots
political activities. Importantly, the IPA works to bring the
unique perspective of Jewish law and tradition to bear upon a
wide range of public policy issues confronting American society
at large, thus seeking to fulfill our mission to work for the
betterment of the world -- tikkun olam -- for all of humankind.
The Legislative Fellow – an intensive one year position
for dedicated individuals their first year out of college --
would advocate in Washington, DC for Jewish values and interests
in the public policy arena on behalf of the Orthodox Jewish
community. He/she will take part in a wide range of activities
including monitoring legislative activity, developing synagogue
social action programming, coordinating special events, creating
educational materials, and mobilizing the grassroots of American
Orthodox Jewry.
Specific responsibilities include:
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Legislative Advocacy – The Fellow will have primary
responsibility for monitoring legislation; representing the
Orthodox Union on Capitol Hill and in coalitions; and for
ensuring that the voice of the OU community's nearly 900
congregations, 1,000 rabbis and thousands of members is
heard.
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Events – The OU/IPA has produced and sponsored public
conferences on a range of issues examining the interface of
Halakha and public policy; the OU/IPA also produces missions
to Washington where community leaders meet policymakers. The
Legislative Fellow will play a lead role in designing and
executing these events.
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Communications – The OU/IPA is in the communications
business; our policy statements must be heard in the public
square, our programs must be attended and integrated into
policymakers’ thinking. The Fellow will have a lead
responsibility in putting new information on our web site,
issuing press releases, making advocacy network phone calls,
and e-mailing to thousands of people; ultimately
disseminating our materials nationwide.
The OU/IPA
Legislative Fellow is a one year position commencing in Sept.,
2006. There is an annual stipend of $23,000 before taxes and
subsidized health insurance.
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Application
for the
2006-07 OU/IPA Legislative
Fellowship
Completed application (including letters of
recommendation) must be received by March 6, 2006.
[FYI: In person interviews for finalists will be
held in March; selection of applicants to fill the
position will be made by mid-April.]
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