Career opportunities in politics, government, and activism /
Axelrod-Contrada, Joan.
Career opportunities in politics, government, and activism / Joan Axelrod-Contrada ; foreword by Richard E. Neal. - 2nd ed. - New York : Ferguson, �2008. - xvii, 292 pages ; 25 cm. - Career opportunities . - Facts on File's Career opportunities series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. I: Politics -- Political campaigns -- Campaign Manager -- Finance Director -- Media Strategist -- Opposition Researcher -- Political Consultant -- Political Party Staffer -- Pollster -- Political office -- School Board Member -- City Councilor -- Mayor -- District Attorney -- State Legislator -- Governor -- U.S. Representative -- President of the United States. pt. II: Government -- Local/state general positions -- Administrative assistant -- Management Analyst -- Program Manager -- Public Information Officer -- Local government -- Local Political Aide -- Assessor -- Economic Developer -- Election Official -- Housing Specialist -- Municipal Clerk -- Recreation Supervisor -- Town/City Manager -- Urban and Regional Planner -- Local/state specialists -- Antidiscrimination Worker -- Auditor -- Emergency Manager -- Employment Interviewer/Counselor -- Environmental Specialist -- Ethics Investigator -- Human Services Director -- Labor Relations Specialist -- Public Health Professional -- Victim Advocate -- State/federal legislative staff -- Congressional page -- Legislative Correspondent -- District Aide -- Legislative Assistant -- Research Analyst -- Chief of Staff -- Other state/federal positions -- Paralegal -- Government Lawyer -- Policy Analyst -- Press Secretary -- Speechwriter -- International affairs -- United Nations Headquarters Intern -- Foreign Service Officer -- INtelligence Operative. pt. III: Activism -- Nonprofit advocacy and administration -- Program Assistant -- Program Director -- Director of Volunteers -- Communications Director -- Fund-raiser -- Program Officer, Foundation -- Webmaster -- Founder, Nonprofit Organization -- Executive Director -- Public interest -- Canvasser -- Consumer Activist -- Environmental Activist -- Government Reform Activist -- Public Interest Lawyer -- Community, social and international issues -- Community Development Associate -- Community Organizer -- Conflict Resolution Specialist -- Human Rights Advocate -- Peace Worker -- women's Rights Activist -- Lobbies, unions, and associations -- Labor Union Organizer -- Lobbyist -- Membership director, Association -- Political Action Committee (PAC) Professional -- Service programs -- AmeriCorps Member -- City Year Corps Member -- Peace Corp Volunteer. Appendixes: I. Frequently asked questions about the Civil Service and Federal employment -- II. Federal pay scale and Federal employment -- III. Federal Government Agency organizational chart -- IV. Federal Government jobs -- V. Employment websites -- VI. Graduate School programs -- A. Public Affairs, Public Administration, Public Policy -- B. Nonprofit Management -- C. Urban and Regional Planning -- D. Political/Campaign Management -- E. Political Science -- F. International Affairs -- VII. Advocacy Groups -- A. Political parties and government reform -- B. Environment and consumer advocacy -- C. community and social issues -- D. Civil rights and liberties -- E. Peace and international affairs -- VIII. How to run for political office: the basics -- IX. Trade publications -- X. Associations.
The book tells you everything you need to know to start an career or change the direction of your current career in politics, government, or activism.
9780816070893 081607089X 9780816070909 0816070903
2007050775
Civil service--United States.
Civil service positions--United States.
Public administration--United States.
United States--Officials and employees.
JK692 / .A94 2008
3031/ / IVE
Career opportunities in politics, government, and activism / Joan Axelrod-Contrada ; foreword by Richard E. Neal. - 2nd ed. - New York : Ferguson, �2008. - xvii, 292 pages ; 25 cm. - Career opportunities . - Facts on File's Career opportunities series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. I: Politics -- Political campaigns -- Campaign Manager -- Finance Director -- Media Strategist -- Opposition Researcher -- Political Consultant -- Political Party Staffer -- Pollster -- Political office -- School Board Member -- City Councilor -- Mayor -- District Attorney -- State Legislator -- Governor -- U.S. Representative -- President of the United States. pt. II: Government -- Local/state general positions -- Administrative assistant -- Management Analyst -- Program Manager -- Public Information Officer -- Local government -- Local Political Aide -- Assessor -- Economic Developer -- Election Official -- Housing Specialist -- Municipal Clerk -- Recreation Supervisor -- Town/City Manager -- Urban and Regional Planner -- Local/state specialists -- Antidiscrimination Worker -- Auditor -- Emergency Manager -- Employment Interviewer/Counselor -- Environmental Specialist -- Ethics Investigator -- Human Services Director -- Labor Relations Specialist -- Public Health Professional -- Victim Advocate -- State/federal legislative staff -- Congressional page -- Legislative Correspondent -- District Aide -- Legislative Assistant -- Research Analyst -- Chief of Staff -- Other state/federal positions -- Paralegal -- Government Lawyer -- Policy Analyst -- Press Secretary -- Speechwriter -- International affairs -- United Nations Headquarters Intern -- Foreign Service Officer -- INtelligence Operative. pt. III: Activism -- Nonprofit advocacy and administration -- Program Assistant -- Program Director -- Director of Volunteers -- Communications Director -- Fund-raiser -- Program Officer, Foundation -- Webmaster -- Founder, Nonprofit Organization -- Executive Director -- Public interest -- Canvasser -- Consumer Activist -- Environmental Activist -- Government Reform Activist -- Public Interest Lawyer -- Community, social and international issues -- Community Development Associate -- Community Organizer -- Conflict Resolution Specialist -- Human Rights Advocate -- Peace Worker -- women's Rights Activist -- Lobbies, unions, and associations -- Labor Union Organizer -- Lobbyist -- Membership director, Association -- Political Action Committee (PAC) Professional -- Service programs -- AmeriCorps Member -- City Year Corps Member -- Peace Corp Volunteer. Appendixes: I. Frequently asked questions about the Civil Service and Federal employment -- II. Federal pay scale and Federal employment -- III. Federal Government Agency organizational chart -- IV. Federal Government jobs -- V. Employment websites -- VI. Graduate School programs -- A. Public Affairs, Public Administration, Public Policy -- B. Nonprofit Management -- C. Urban and Regional Planning -- D. Political/Campaign Management -- E. Political Science -- F. International Affairs -- VII. Advocacy Groups -- A. Political parties and government reform -- B. Environment and consumer advocacy -- C. community and social issues -- D. Civil rights and liberties -- E. Peace and international affairs -- VIII. How to run for political office: the basics -- IX. Trade publications -- X. Associations.
The book tells you everything you need to know to start an career or change the direction of your current career in politics, government, or activism.
9780816070893 081607089X 9780816070909 0816070903
2007050775
Civil service--United States.
Civil service positions--United States.
Public administration--United States.
United States--Officials and employees.
JK692 / .A94 2008
3031/ / IVE