Career opportunities in politics, government, and activism / Joan Axelrod-Contrada ; foreword by Richard E. Neal.

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.