Presidential AppointmentsOn November 4, 2008, the American public spoke and chose a new leader. President Barack Obama will take office with a popular mandate for change on January 20, 2009 and, as many of you know, the transition between administrations is a time full of opportunity. President-Elect Obama is expected to appoint over 1,300 positions and he has made well known his commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality. The National Lesbian and Gay Law Association (NLGLA) has received many emails and calls from its members asking for more information, and we hope this list will help you on your road to employment, whether it be within the Department of Justice, or any of the hundreds of federal positions now available. Each administration publishes the “Plum Book” – a list of all the presidential appointments available. This book is available online at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/plumbook/2008/index.html. The Council for Excellence in Government produces the “Prune Book,” a collection of profiles for Executive Branch Positions – an important resource when searching for the best fit between your interests and abilities. This book works as a guide to the Plum Book. Another excellent resource is Excellence in Transition’s “The Presidential Appointee Roadmap,” which provides information on the appointment process, as well as definitions and helpful hints. Potential applicants are also encouraged to reach out to The Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute, an organization working to identify strong LGBT candidates to serve in the Obama administration. Information about their Presidential Appointments Project is online here. In addition, the Obama Transition team has established Change.gov, a website intended to disseminate information about available positions. To apply through change.gov, please direct your browser to http://change.gov/page/s/application. Also online is a typical questionnaire circulated by the Obama Transition Team as well as a helpful description of government terms and acronyms. Government applications can often be confusing. In an attempt to help simplify matters, the government recommends using Federal Job Application Form 612, which details the information required on every government position. Good luck with your applications, and we look forward to a diverse administration. Help Wanted: NLGLA Legal Interns The National Lesbian and Gay Law Association (NLGLA)/National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation (NLGLF), located in Washington, DC, has an exciting opportunity for second- and third-year law students interested in advancing diversity and promoting justice in and through the legal profession. The NLGLA/NLGLF seeks a flexible, energetic legal intern capable of working in a small, fast-paced office environment.
The intern will be a valuable part of the NLGLA/NLGLF team, working with staff, volunteers and board members to research important policy and legal issues impacting the organization. This part-time position offers the opportunity to gain exposure to national issues and play a substantive role in helping NLGLA/NLGLF achieve the strategic goals found in its 2008-2012 strategic plan.
This is an unpaid position for the winter semester. Interns are strongly encouraged to seek out and apply for grants from their school and/or funding from other sources.
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The NLGLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate will enjoy a professional work environment, a flexible schedule, and a collegial culture.
To apply, send resume, cover letter, and short writing sample to: Juan Garcia (Juan@nlgla.org). Employment Opportunities
To view a complete list of current job opportunities, please visit the NLGLA Job Board where you can also post a job description or resume, browse through submitted resumes or apply for any openings. |
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