The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) is a national research and advocacy organization working to reverse corporate concentration and advance policies to rebuild the economic power and capacity of local communities. Our work illuminates the public policy decisions that have fueled concentration at the expense of local businesses, working people, and communities. It also shows how we can change the rules to create a more equitable, sustainable, and democratic future. We use in-depth research, reporting, and data analysis to produce influential reports and articles. Our analysis is frequently featured in national news media and sought out by policymakers. We partner closely with a broad range of allies to move these ideas and policies.

ILSR is looking for an experienced communications professional to join our team as Communications Director. We’re looking for someone near one of our three home offices in Washington, D.C.; Minneapolis, Minn.; or Portland, Maine but are open to candidates located remotely.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and drive bold media strategies that garner earned media, advance ILSR’s policy goals, and highlight its expertise and thought-leadership, including pitching ILSR’s research and subject-matter experts to journalists and producers (30% of time)
• Develop and execute the communications and media components of an organizational strategic plan, including identifying the best frame to communicate our mission, vision, and values (10%)
• Harmonize ILSR’s written output (including reports, articles, podcasts, and newsletters) across its different initiatives, including by reviewing major written products and leveraging these products to advance ILSR’s broader message and brand (10%)
• Manage a small communications team (10%)
• Oversee ILSR’s web presence to maximize engagement with ILSR’s content (10%)
• Develop and oversee execution of social media campaigns across all platforms, telling the story of ILSR’s work through engaging graphics, video, and other mediums (15%)
• Collaborate with ILSR’s Development team on the Annual Report and occasional fundraising campaigns (5%)
• Occasionally represent ILSR at meetings and events. (5%)
• Administrative tasks (5%)
• Some travel may be required

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS:

The Schools, Health, & Libraries Bradband Coalition is hiring for a new position that will work with state and federal policymakers to advance its mission to “to close the digital divide by promoting high-quality broadband for anchor institutions and their communities.” 

From the call for applicants, SHLB is looking for someone who “has a graduate degree in public policy or a law degree, 3-7 years of broadband or technology policy experience and strong writing skills. This person will work with federal and state policy-makers, including on Capitol Hill, regarding broadband policy issues and funding programs. Knowledge of broadband and technology policy issues preferred. Physical location in the Washington DC area is preferred but not required.”

Duties for the Policy Advocate/Director include:

• Working with the Executive Director to develop and implement policy positions to promote our mission.
• Leading calls with SHLB members to formulate advocacy strategies.
• Initiating meetings and developing relationships with policymakers.
• Organizing speakers for our events, including our Annual Conference in October.
• Analyzing and suggesting changes to federal and state legislation.
• Drafting and filing comments with the FCC, NTIA and other government agencies.
• Representing the SHLB Coalition in other coalitions and interacting with our allies on a regular basis.
• Speaking at broadband conferences around the U.S.

SHLB is seeking candidates for the position who have:

The Schools, Health, & Libraries Bradband Coalition is hiring for a new position that will work with state and federal policymakers to advance its mission to “to close the digital divide by promoting high-quality broadband for anchor institutions and their communities.” 

From the call for applicants, SHLB is looking for someone who “has a graduate degree in public policy or a law degree, 3-7 years of broadband or technology policy experience and strong writing skills. This person will work with federal and state policy-makers, including on Capitol Hill, regarding broadband policy issues and funding programs. Knowledge of broadband and technology policy issues preferred. Physical location in the Washington DC area is preferred but not required.”

Duties for the Policy Advocate/Director include:

• Working with the Executive Director to develop and implement policy positions to promote our mission.
• Leading calls with SHLB members to formulate advocacy strategies.
• Initiating meetings and developing relationships with policymakers.
• Organizing speakers for our events, including our Annual Conference in October.
• Analyzing and suggesting changes to federal and state legislation.
• Drafting and filing comments with the FCC, NTIA and other government agencies.
• Representing the SHLB Coalition in other coalitions and interacting with our allies on a regular basis.
• Speaking at broadband conferences around the U.S.

SHLB is seeking candidates for the position who have:

The Schools, Health, & Libraries Bradband Coalition is hiring for a new position that will work with state and federal policymakers to advance its mission to “to close the digital divide by promoting high-quality broadband for anchor institutions and their communities.” 

From the call for applicants, SHLB is looking for someone who “has a graduate degree in public policy or a law degree, 3-7 years of broadband or technology policy experience and strong writing skills. This person will work with federal and state policy-makers, including on Capitol Hill, regarding broadband policy issues and funding programs. Knowledge of broadband and technology policy issues preferred. Physical location in the Washington DC area is preferred but not required.”

Duties for the Policy Advocate/Director include:

• Working with the Executive Director to develop and implement policy positions to promote our mission.
• Leading calls with SHLB members to formulate advocacy strategies.
• Initiating meetings and developing relationships with policymakers.
• Organizing speakers for our events, including our Annual Conference in October.
• Analyzing and suggesting changes to federal and state legislation.
• Drafting and filing comments with the FCC, NTIA and other government agencies.
• Representing the SHLB Coalition in other coalitions and interacting with our allies on a regular basis.
• Speaking at broadband conferences around the U.S.

SHLB is seeking candidates for the position who have:

The Schools, Health, & Libraries Bradband Coalition is hiring for a new position that will work with state and federal policymakers to advance its mission to “to close the digital divide by promoting high-quality broadband for anchor institutions and their communities.” 

From the call for applicants, SHLB is looking for someone who “has a graduate degree in public policy or a law degree, 3-7 years of broadband or technology policy experience and strong writing skills. This person will work with federal and state policy-makers, including on Capitol Hill, regarding broadband policy issues and funding programs. Knowledge of broadband and technology policy issues preferred. Physical location in the Washington DC area is preferred but not required.”

Duties for the Policy Advocate/Director include:

• Working with the Executive Director to develop and implement policy positions to promote our mission.
• Leading calls with SHLB members to formulate advocacy strategies.
• Initiating meetings and developing relationships with policymakers.
• Organizing speakers for our events, including our Annual Conference in October.
• Analyzing and suggesting changes to federal and state legislation.
• Drafting and filing comments with the FCC, NTIA and other government agencies.
• Representing the SHLB Coalition in other coalitions and interacting with our allies on a regular basis.
• Speaking at broadband conferences around the U.S.

SHLB is seeking candidates for the position who have:

The Schools, Health, & Libraries Bradband Coalition is hiring for a new position that will work with state and federal policymakers to advance its mission to “to close the digital divide by promoting high-quality broadband for anchor institutions and their communities.” 

From the call for applicants, SHLB is looking for someone who “has a graduate degree in public policy or a law degree, 3-7 years of broadband or technology policy experience and strong writing skills. This person will work with federal and state policy-makers, including on Capitol Hill, regarding broadband policy issues and funding programs. Knowledge of broadband and technology policy issues preferred. Physical location in the Washington DC area is preferred but not required.”

Duties for the Policy Advocate/Director include:

• Working with the Executive Director to develop and implement policy positions to promote our mission.
• Leading calls with SHLB members to formulate advocacy strategies.
• Initiating meetings and developing relationships with policymakers.
• Organizing speakers for our events, including our Annual Conference in October.
• Analyzing and suggesting changes to federal and state legislation.
• Drafting and filing comments with the FCC, NTIA and other government agencies.
• Representing the SHLB Coalition in other coalitions and interacting with our allies on a regular basis.
• Speaking at broadband conferences around the U.S.

SHLB is seeking candidates for the position who have:

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) is a national nonprofit working to empower communities by striking at the roots of monopoly power. Our Community Broadband Networks program focuses on local approaches to ensure everyone has high-quality Internet access. This program is a diverse and growing team that makes a difference – our analyses are frequently featured in national news media and sought out by policymakers.

ILSR’s Community Broadband Networks program seeks a GIS and Data Visualization Specialist. We are looking for candidates that have a passion for using their skills as part of a team focused on justice and equity for all. Our mission is focused on a range of digital equity challenges but this position will also offer opportunities to work on larger ILSR projects and goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create informative broadband coverage maps using public and internal databases, including the infamous FCC Form 477
• Compile statistics related to Internet access across datasets
• Creatively develop visual resources to educate policymakers and activists on issues around Internet access
• Support ongoing research for longer reports and projects
• Support research for our allies and partners, often working with BIPOC communities

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) is a national nonprofit working to empower communities by striking at the roots of monopoly power. Our Community Broadband Networks program focuses on local approaches to ensure everyone has high-quality Internet access. This program is a diverse and growing team that makes a difference – our analyses are frequently featured in national news media and sought out by policymakers.

ILSR’s Community Broadband Networks program seeks a GIS and Data Visualization Specialist. We are looking for candidates that have a passion for using their skills as part of a team focused on justice and equity for all. Our mission is focused on a range of digital equity challenges but this position will also offer opportunities to work on larger ILSR projects and goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create informative broadband coverage maps using public and internal databases, including the infamous FCC Form 477
• Compile statistics related to Internet access across datasets
• Creatively develop visual resources to educate policymakers and activists on issues around Internet access
• Support ongoing research for longer reports and projects
• Support research for our allies and partners, often working with BIPOC communities

QUALIFICATIONS:

We're excited to announce that two postdoctoral fellows will be joining the Institute for Local Self-Reliance this coming fall to undertake one-year broadband projects to advance policy intitiatives and help move the needle towards universal, affordable, high-speed Internet access in the United States. 

The fellows are coming to us through the American Council of Learned Society's Leading Edge Fellowship Program, which places humanities and social science PhDs with nonprofits working to solve problems, build capacity, and advance justice and equity in society. 41 fellows were named for the 2021 year to work on issues like voting, civic governance, housing uncertainty, health outcomes for communities of color, reforming the justice system, and education.

This is our first year participating, and we're thrilled to announce that both of our proposed projects were chosen. The candidates were each unique and outstanding, and we're thrilled to announce that Tessa A. Eidelman (PhD, Community Research and Action, Vanderbilt University) and Revati Prasad (PhD, Communication, University of Pennsylvania) will be joining us starting in September.

We're excited to announce that two postdoctoral fellows will be joining the Institute for Local Self-Reliance this coming fall to undertake one-year broadband projects to advance policy intitiatives and help move the needle towards universal, affordable, high-speed Internet access in the United States. 

The fellows are coming to us through the American Council of Learned Society's Leading Edge Fellowship Program, which places humanities and social science PhDs with nonprofits working to solve problems, build capacity, and advance justice and equity in society. 41 fellows were named for the 2021 year to work on issues like voting, civic governance, housing uncertainty, health outcomes for communities of color, reforming the justice system, and education.

This is our first year participating, and we're thrilled to announce that both of our proposed projects were chosen. The candidates were each unique and outstanding, and we're thrilled to announce that Tessa A. Eidelman (PhD, Community Research and Action, Vanderbilt University) and Revati Prasad (PhD, Communication, University of Pennsylvania) will be joining us starting in September.