OpportunitiesCareersFrom time-to-time, the Forum has job openings. Job announcements are sent out to the Forum's mailing list, and archived on its press releases page. Campus Watch Managing Editor (Apply by August 9, 2019). Campus Watch, a project of the Middle East Forum, seeks to hire a full-time managing editor. Job Description: Reporting to the director of Campus Watch, the managing editor is primarily responsible for generating articles on Middle East studies in North America. Responsibilities: · Produce a steady stream of original articles on Middle East studies, including blogs and longer, research-intensive reports. · Edit essays and reports (Campus Watch Research) by staff, fellows, and outside authors. · Research as directed. Candidate Qualifications: · Familiarity with American higher education, including ongoing debates, trends, and problems. · Ability to identify important developments in Middle East studies, from underreported trends to breaking news, and assign and/or write relevant articles in a timely manner. · Agreement with the outlook of the Middle East Forum and with Campus Watch's mission. · Excellent writing, editing, and speaking skills; a keen eye for detail. · Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects and responsibilities. Location: The Campus Watch managing editor may live anywhere in North America. Employment Status: Full-time. Compensation: Non-profit competitive. To apply: Prepare an application that includes:
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Director of Development The Middle East Forum (MEF) seeks a full-time, resident Director of Development. Position: Reporting to and working in close collaboration with the Director, the Director of Development designs and executes a comprehensive development strategy. Supervising a staff of three, the Director of Development coordinates all fundraising including the major gifts, annual solicitations, foundations, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns. This individual also oversees MEF's donor relationship management systems. Responsibilities: Development strategy:
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Development Assistant The Middle East Forum (MEF) seeks a full-time Development Assistant to become an integral part of its fundraising team. Job Description This Development Assistant works in a fast-paced environment, providing support to the Director of Development and working in all facets of fundraising, which may occasionally involve travel to events and conferences both in Philadelphia and out of town. Roles and Responsibilities:
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When the application is completed: Bundle the entire application as a single document, preferably in Adobe Acrobat (Word is also acceptable). Title it with your name in reverse order, without spacing, as in "ChurchillWinston". Indicate in the subject line that you are applying for the Development Assistant position. Submit the application by close of business EST on April 5th to Thelma Prosser, Prosser@MEForum.org About the Middle East Forum: The Middle East Forum, a think & action tank, deals with the Middle East, Islamism, Muslims in the West, U.S. foreign policy, and related topics, urging bold measures to protect Americans and their allies. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2019, the Forum recurrently has policy ideas adopted by the U.S. government. MEF pursues its goals in three ways:
InternshipsThe Middle East Forum offers a number of internship positions. Two types of internships are available:
Tasks vary: Research. Use your online skills to help writers produce rigorously researched articles for large popular audiences, suggest avenues for research, and ensure that writers have up-to-date and accurate information at hand as they compose essays. For example, Campus Watch, which critiques Middle East studies in North America, gives interns the opportunity to examine a range of developments and problems within the discipline. Islamist Watch, our program to combat the ideas of lawful Islamism throughout the West, allows interns to assist with document preparation and mailings, collaborate with leading experts in the field, and engage in research that exposes Islamist organizations. Other Forum projects that may require research assistance include the Legal Project and the Washington Project. Editorial. Learn the ins-and-outs of publishing by working with the managing editor of the Middle East Quarterly in a variety of tasks, including fact-checking, research, proofreading, advertising, and subscription efforts. Writing. Want to break into print? Forum staff is ready to help you pick a topic, write an article, and place it. Web Publishing. Help maintain and expand this website (Meforum.org). Fundraising. Learn how a non-profit raises general operating and project funds from individuals, foundations, and others. These positions are available throughout the year. Internships are unpaid. The Forum does reimburse for local transportation expenses and takes part in work-study programs, when applicable. In some cases, students can receive school credit for their internships at the Forum. Former MEF interns have gone on to own businesses with interests in the Middle East; join the professional staff of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee; serve as officers in the U.S. Army; write for Fox News and The Wall Street Journal; and work for the U.S. House Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade. Students interested in an internship position should e-mail a cover letter and a copy of their resumes to Thelma Prosser, the office manager, at prosser@meforum.org. Any questions should also be directed to Ms. Prosser. Volunteering for the Middle East ForumThe Middle East Forum invites professionals to serve as part- and full-time volunteers, thus complementing its student internship program. Tasks: Volunteers are sought to work on a variety of tasks:
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