by twochickswithasidehustle | Nov 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Media Matters for America — a progressive, Washington, D.C.-based, nonprofit research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media — seeks a Media Analyst for our Media Intelligence Department.
This is a full-time position and is remote. Remote work can be done anywhere from within the United States, including our Washington, DC office.
In order to maintain a safe and healthy workplace, Media Matters employees accessing our DC office are required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 as defined by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Media Matters will discuss reasonable accommodations with employees who may be unable to receive a vaccine due to disabilities or medical status, and/or employees with religious objections or concerns that may prohibit them from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine
Role Summary:
The Media Analyst is a member of the Media Intelligence Department, which monitors and organizes Media Matters’ live and archival print, online, broadcast, and social media recordings and tracks right-wing misinformation, smears, and attacks in media. The Media Analyst will monitor and analyze broadcast, print, online and social media outlets to track misinformation and other trends in the media, help maintain the organization’s internal database, and contribute to departmental and cross-departmental data projects and studies.
Reporting Structure:
The Media Analyst reports to a Media Analyst III, Senior Media Analyst, Associate Director, or Deputy Director, as assigned
This is a not a managerial position
Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Monitoring and Data Collection
Conduct ongoing monitoring of news programs, outlets, and figures across multiple mediums, including television, radio, print, and online
Conduct data entry, inclusive of both monitoring data and contextual information, to help inform reporting
Draft summaries and memos about trends, narratives, and emerging topics in the media landscape
Coordinate, complete, and track short- and long-term data collection and analysis of media for quantitative studies as needed
Utilize multiple media recording applications to archive television, radio, and online streaming programs
Collaborate on or assist with cross-department research projects, as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Educational and/or professional experience in political science or politics, journalism, or a relevant field, including experience with quantitative/qualitative data collection and analysis
Ability to quickly synthesize information about new topics
Ability to adapt to new technologies and systems quickly and effectively
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Alignment with Media Matters’ work culture, including:
Interest in media and the effects conservative misinformation has on our public debate, and an understanding of Media Matters’ mission and work
Ability to operate effectively both independently and in a team setting
Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines on a daily basis, organize long-lead projects, and quickly adapt to new challenges in a fast-paced news cycle
Ability to prioritize and manage simultaneous assignments and quickly synthesize information about new topics
Receptivity and responsiveness to both concrete and abstract feedback
Dedication to accuracy, with the ability to prioritize and give keen attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a remote work environment
Familiarity with media recording applications, such as Snapstream, Grabien, and iQ Media
Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
Spanish language fluency
Compensation & Benefits:
Media Matters for America offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary for this position starts at $47,500 and is commensurate with experience or expertise.
Media Matters offers multiple health insurance options, including a no-cost option for employees and vision and dental coverage, in addition to a monthly student loan repayment benefit and a safe harbor automatic 3% contribution to a 401k account on the employee’s behalf. We also offer additional relocation stipends, work-from-home transitional support benefits, and a supplemental payment of $2,250 per year for employees who choose to work at least 60% of the time from the Washington, DC office. We provide 10 days of vacation (that increases each year), 12 paid holidays, 2 personal floating holidays, and 3 wellness days; we also traditionally close the week between Christmas and New Years Day. This position is part of the Media Matters Union represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 500.
Essential Physical Requirements
The physical demands of the position include regular work on a computer for all or part of the work day, as well as regular communication with colleagues, both verbally and in writing, using tools such as email, Slack, and audio and video conferencing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions, including the use of assistive technology.
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by twochickswithasidehustle | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Parkinson’s Foundation
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community.
The Parkinson’s Foundation is seeking a goal-oriented and self-motivated professional to serve as a part-time contractor in the role of Matching Gifts Coordinator. This position is responsible for managing the Foundation’s Matching Gifts program by responding to matching gift inquiries, opt-outs, and confirmation requests. The coordinator will also provide support for entering all matching gifts into Raiser’s Edge and Luminate while ensuring that proper designations are applied.
It is essential that the Data Entry Coordinator demonstrates and upholds the Foundation’s values of collaboration, dedication, excellence, integrity, positivity, responsiveness, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Review and respond to all email inquiries received via matchinggifts@parkinson.org
- Responsible for entering all check and ACH matching gift and employee giving transactions into the database.
- Confirm all matching gift confirmation requests from employers and third-party facilitators.
- Enter Matching Gift pledges into Raiser’s Edge for all confirmed gifts.
- Update and maintain the Double the Donation database
- Assist in maintaining Raiser’s Edge donor data and perform maintenance cleanup of donor records when needed.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Experience/Skills Required
- At least two years of professional experience in a development or data management position.
- High School diploma or two-year degree preferred
- Proven track record of excellent data entry skills
- Proficiency in computer software programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and aptitude for working with donor database systems.
- Must demonstrate creativity, reliability, responsibility, flexibility, and self-motivation.
- Able to multi-task while also being highly detail oriented.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
Compensation
Compensation for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience.
The Parkinson’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our culture and in our work on behalf of people with Parkinson’s disease.
All new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, subject to any legally required accommodations.
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by twochickswithasidehustle | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
MethaneSAT
Overview
Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone.
We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 850 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.
Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?
Responsibilities
MethaneSAT, LLC, an affiliate of Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is launching a new, high performance, purpose-built satellite—MethaneSAT—to map and measure oil and gas methane emissions worldwide, with the potential to assess emissions from the full range of man-made sources. The satellite will enable us to gather methane emissions data on a global scale and with data from other sources, locate and quantify these emissions. Data from MethaneSAT will help EDF reduce methane emissions by 45% by 2025 and holds the potential to help reduce the temperature of our planet by as much 0.5 degrees C by the end of the century. This could be the most impactful environmental project yet conceived.
Job Details
The position can be performed either 100% remotely from home within the U.S. or on a hybrid arrangement out of any U.S.-based EDF office. The initial schedule for this position is Monday-Friday on a standard 7-hour per day schedule, with an expectation for schedule variability (with potential weekand coverage rotations) as this team continues to expand.
Overall Function
The Data Processing Operator will work with our scientists and engineers to execute the day-to-day science data processing operations for the MethaneSAT and MethaneAIR missions. MethaneSAT, LLC is responsible for providing the cloud architecture and services, production software, and for executing the data processing operations, as well as managing the end data products for the various user communities.
Working across several organizations, both internal and external, you will strive to understand the overall processing landscape and then prioritize and execute the production operations to ensure MethaneSAT is delivering timely and meaningful data products. The Data Processing operator will own and drive the ongoing science data processing operations and deliverables, incorporating stakeholder needs, addressing problems, and overseeing performance.
This position will report to the Production Operations Manager for MethaneSAT, LLC, and will work closely with other MethaneSAT, LLC staff, key contractors, partners, and EDF staff. The position will require a non-standard, flexible schedule, which at times will require weekend shifts and off hours
Key Responsibilities
The Data Processing Operator will be responsible for the following:
- Operate multiple MethaneSAT and MethaneAIR cloud-based processing platform instances to produce standard products associated with satellite, aerial, and reprocessing campaigns. Ensure products satisfy the quality standards and the platforms operate to the high-availability operating level agreements.
- Monitor platform dashboards and alarming systems to ensure the processing platform is functioning per capacity expectations and OLAs. Identify, triage, and remediate known processing issues. Escalate platform-wide issues to ensure high-availability operations.
- Configure and initiate processing of Aerial/Reprocessing products in the processing platform. Ensure close coordination with the Science/Advocacy teams regarding processing parameters and special instructions required. Maintain production forecasts and records for manually-initiated production campaigns to ensure alignment and visibility.
- Execute product Quality Control inspections under the umbrella of the MethaneSAT Quality Assurance program. Enter and maintain QC records for continual analysis and quality improvement.
- Create and maintain processing platform operational documentation such as operational procedures, training materials, and knowledge bases.
- Participate in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.
To accomplish these, the Data Processing Operator will provide the daily oversight for data processing operations to include:
- Working closely with the Science Team and MLLC Engineering Leads to navigate differing demands and priorities to execute the daily data production operations.
- Collaborating effectively to identify ongoing priorities for data processing workflows and distilling these into schedules and plans for the production operations.
- Ensuring we are working to a common set of data processing goals and objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a science or technical discipline, or equivalent experience required.
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in data processing or similar computer operations.
- Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Demonstrated experience working within a team and collaborating with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience.
- Previous experience using software tools such as Kubernetes, Flyte, Jira, or other cloud & open-source systems is a plus
- Strong ability to work independently on a multi-disciplinary team, using independent judgment required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.
- Affinity for a fast-paced work environment.
- Must be a US person (citizen, green card holder); MethaneSAT, LLC is unable to offer employer-based sponsorship for this role at this time
Pay Ranges
We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.
The pay range for this role is shown below.
Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.
Minimum Salary: USD $63,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary: USD $70,000.00/Yr.
EEO Information
Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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by twochickswithasidehustle | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Randstad
Job details
Randstad is working with a mission-driven organization to fill a position providing support within customer service and data entry. This position will involve following up on applications closely, and assisting in verifying and identifying any information discrepancies or issues.
The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, a Bachelor’s Degree, and be interested in getting into Healthcare. **Please note that this role requires being on the East Coast, with being local to the MA/New England area HIGHLY preferred.
What’s In It For You? – Gain experience in healthcare in an entry level role – Remote work – fully remote with the exception of training – Excellent team environment – Work in a mission-driven organization
Responsibilities
- Research, verify, and document provider credentialing information through various government agencies and license boards as part of provider enrollment regulations.
- Contact providers either by phone or email to clarify or obtain missing documents from provider applications
- Communicate with providers or office staff and walk them through the application and update process
- Document interactions, resolutions, and important information
- Review the application and update submission in its entirety and confirm that all data is accurate
- Check that all verification documents are complete and uploaded
- Respond to inquiries on the status of application and update submissions
Skills
- Entering Data
- 10-Key
- Health Insurance Policies
- HIPAA
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Data Entry
- Communication
- provider credentialing
- Microsoft Office
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 2 years
- Experience level: Experienced
Locations: Boston, MA, ME, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL
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