Give a congratulatory message to one of the Mentor Award recipients!

Space in the printed program can be purchased separate from the sponsorship packages. 

March  14th is the deadline to be included in the printed program. For more information, please contact the Executive Director, Pamela O’Leary at poleary@plen.org.

Rates:

Quarter Page $50

Half Page $100

Full Page $200

Get Your Ticket Today! Suggested donation $100. Please RSVP to rsvp@plen.org.

Gallery D will generously donate 10% of sales during this event to PLEN

Learn about how Sissy founded PLEN

Intern with the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN)!

The intern will work closely with the Deputy Director and assist with overall communication and development strategies for this small nonprofit.

Responsibilities may include:

• Grant writing
• Online marketing – Google Ad Words & Google Analytics
• Conducting an ROI/Costs-Benefits Analysis
• Conducting a longitudinal study of our alumnae and impact
• Web design, IT, graphic design
• Media coverage, op-ed writing
• Curriculum development for our college programs
• Implementing a new membership program
• Event planning logistics
• Corporate sponsorship outreach

The unpaid internship can begin immediately, but we are also interested in having help for the fall and winter. This internship is research intensive. Preferably, you would be able to volunteer at least 8 hours/week during 9-5 pm on weekdays–this can be a full time or part time internship. The hours are very flexible. Please apply even if you are seeking a full time job. Graduate or undergraduate students are also welcome to apply.

This internship offers many networking opportunities.  We connect our interns to events happening throughout the city and always encourage them to attend, even during work hours. We also encourage our interns to go on many informational interviews, and we are happy to make introductions for you.

Please email a resume and cover letter to the Deputy Director, Kristina Hamilton at khamilton@plen.org.

Position: Program Coordinator
Supervisor: Executive Director

Overall Responsibility: Assist with planning, coordination, and marketing of PLEN programs and assist with day-to-day administrative tasks

Key Areas of Responsibility

A. Program Planning and Implementation:
a. Work with the Deputy Director to co-design and co-conceptualize all PLEN programming (including planning and scheduling of program speakers, topics and activities)
b. Implement and facilitate all PLEN programming; be present for all program sessions
c. Process incoming student registrations; process program cancellations
d. Organize housing list; communicate with hotel regarding housing requirements
e. Act as liaison with students and faculty prior to arrival via email and phone
f. Draft program materials and assemble program folders
g. Assist with planning and scheduling of program speakers as requested by the Deputy Director
h. Update speaker and student databases regularly
i. Ensure thank you notes are sent in timely fashion to all speakers
j. Assist with revising intern application materials
k. Secure required space for sessions
l. Place catering orders

B. Marketing:
a. Oversee creation of newsletters and email blasts
b. Manage social media, regularly provide content to blog, and daily updates to Twitter and Facebook
c. Implement new, creative marketing ideas to promote PLEN programs and assist with fundraising
d. Manage the student ambassadors’ outreach efforts
e. Work with the board’s Marketing Committee to ensure implementation of strategic communications plan
f. Respond to program-related telephone and email inquiries within 1 business day
g. Update website regularly
h. Draft and send program updates via email to faculty
i. Organize mass mailings of promotional materials to college campuses

C. Finances:
a. Organize program income by approved office procedures
b. Send invoices
c. Track income through approved office procedures

D. Fundraising:
a. Assist with Mentor Awards invitation mailing
b. Take minutes at meetings; circulate to staff and attendees
c. Assist with the set-up and execution of events

E. Administration:
a. Maintain supply list to be approved by Executive Director prior to ordering
b. Answer phones, sort mail, make copies (as requested), prepare outgoing mail

Qualifications

Required:

• Undergraduate degree
• At least 1-2 years of work experience in the nonprofit sector or other relevant field
• Enthusiasm and commitment to women’s issues or women-centered programming
• Demonstrated leadership experience (such as having been a resident assistant; sorority officer; student government leader, club officer, etc.)
• Program or conference planning experience, either paid or volunteer
• A strong personal interest in working with and mentoring college women
• A two year commitment to working with PLEN
• Excellent oral communication skills; comfort with public speaking; ability to communicate with multiple constituencies, especially students and speakers
• Strong written communication skills
• Internet research skills, strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and email software, and demonstrated experience with social media platforms such Facebook and Twitter
• Ability to organize
• Attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and delegate; self-starter
• Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding work environment
• Track record of delivering quality customer service
• Previous office work experience
• A strong commitment to being nonpartisan

Preferred:

• Experience with fundraising, media pitching, or accounting
• Experience with PLEN programs
• Familiarity with database design or maintenance and HTML
• Experience with Salesforce, MailChimp, or Quickbooks
• Experience with graphic design and/or video editing
• Interest in the legislative process, politics, public policy, and/or career and professional development
• Past experience supervising others
• Experience living in Washington, DC

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, 1-2 page writing sample, salary requirement, and salary history by email to: Pamela O’Leary, Executive Director at  plenapplications@gmail.com with the Subject: Program Coordinator Position.

No in-person, phone or email inquiries, please. 

The start date for this new position is in early February. Please apply no later than February 3rd.

Benefits include:
● Employer paid health benefits and basic life insurance
● Employer paid retirement benefit
● Paid sick and vacation leave
● Ongoing professional development
● Smart Benefits for the metro

PLEN is an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.

PLEN students thank the Women in Technology Education Foundation for their scholarships

PLEN students reflect on their experiences in the 2012 Women & Science/Technology Seminar in DC.

We hope you will play a leading role to make this year’s event a success.

Become a supporter today!

 Underwriter- $10,000

• 20 tickets to event
• Acknowledgement in written and speaking program
• Listed on PLEN website
• Full page advertisement in written program
• - Opportunity to have a representative make brief remarks at reception

Champion- $5,000

•  15 tickets to event
• Acknowledgement in written and speaking program
• Listed on PLEN website
• Full page advertisement in written program

 Role Model- $1,000

• 10 tickets to event
• Acknowledgement in written and speaking program
• Listed on PLEN website
• Full page advertisement in written program

Mentor- $500

• 6 tickets to event
• Acknowledgement in written and speaking program
• Listed on PLEN website
• Full page advertisement in written program

Sponsor- $250

• 3 tickets to event
• Acknowledgement in written program
• Listed on PLEN website
• Half page advertisement in written program

Advocate- $175

• 2 tickets to event
• Acknowledgement in written program
• Listed on PLEN website
• Quarter page advertisement in written program

Sign Up For a Sponsorship Level Here

Please contact Pamela O’Leary at poleary@plen.org for more information.

Thursday, March 22, 2012
6:30-8:30 p.m.
601 Thirteenth St. NW

Congratulations to our 2012 Mentor Awards Recipients!

The Honorable Virginia Foxx
U.S. House of Representatives

Karen Mulhauser
President
Mulhauser & Associates

Jennifer Luray
Director
Becton, Dickinson and Company

Marianne Alexander PLEN Alumna Leadership Awardee

Naomi Senkeeto
Senior Policy Manager
Legislative and Regulatory Policy
BlueCross BlueShield Association
PLEN Alumna 2001

Thank you to our host Brown Rudnick!

Resume Review Workshop with PLEN Students

We need women to give advice to small groups of students on their resumes.

Women & Public Policy

Tuesday, January 10th
1:00–2:15 p.m.

Stewart Center East, 1901 L Street, NW, Suite 300

RSVP to khamilton@plen.org

Networking Reception with PLEN Students

We need women interested in networking with our college women and sharing their advice about their career path.

Women & Public Policy

Thursday, January 12th
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Edison Electric Institute, 701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Please RSVP by January 11th