<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">The Consumer Federation of California is looking for a legislative advocate, based in Sacramento.</div><br><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><blockquote type="cite"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">Richard Holober <<a href="mailto:holober@consumercal.org">holober@consumercal.org</a>><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';"><b>Job Announcement - Legislative Advocate</b><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">November 12, 2013 at 11:00:06 AM PST<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">Richard Holober <<a href="mailto:holober@consumercal.org">holober@consumercal.org</a>><br></span></div><br><div><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1;"><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Dear Friends<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Attached is an job announcement for an experienced Legislative Advocate in Sacramento. Feel free to forward it to potential candidates.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Richard Holober, Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Consumer Federation of California<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="mailto:holober@consumercal.org" title="blocked::mailto:holober@consumercal.org" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: blue;">holober@consumercal.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">(916) 498-9608</span><o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> <o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: blue;">Messages sent to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:holober@consumercal.org" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline;">holober@consumercal.org</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>may be screened by CFC staff.</span></b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: blue;"> </span><span style="font-size: 7.5pt; color: blue;">This message, including any attachments, contains confidential information intended for a specific person. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and contact the sender. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying or distribution of this message is strictly prohibited.</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div></div></div></div></blockquote><br></div><div></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><131105 Leg Advocate Job Announcement.doc></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="x-apple-ql-id://B95218BB-0CC9-412E-9DE5-5CAD8949B778/x-apple-ql-magic/79AD5A74-5F3E-4EC9-B2FA-731C7E5FEE9C.png" class="s3" style="width: 99px; height: 80px;"><span class="s4" style="font-weight: bold;">Job Announcement: Legislative A</span><span class="s4" style="font-weight: bold;">dvocate</span></span></p><p class="s5" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="s5" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">The Consumer Federation of California is a progressive non-profit advocacy organization. We work to enact laws that protect consumers and </span><span class="s6">we </span><span class="s6">conduct consumer research and education projects. </span><span class="s6">We work on a range of issues, with a current focus on consumer privacy, elder abuse, telecommunications, false advertising and fraud, and access to civil justice. We are seeking an experienced Legislative Advocate to strengthen our team at the state capitol. </span><span class="s6">The position will also </span><span class="s6">include</span><span class="s6"> some supervisi</span><span class="s6">on of the </span><span class="s6">day to day operations at our Sacramento office. </span><span class="s6"><br><br>This is a full-time position in downtown Sacramento. At times long work hours are required, including</span><span class="s6">occasional </span><span class="s6">weekends. </span><span class="s6">The</span><span class="s6"> Legislative Advocate</span><span class="s6"> reports to the Executive </span><span class="s6">D</span><span class="s6">irector, and works under the guidance of the Legislative Director.</span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7" style="font-weight: bold;">Duties include, but are not limited to:</span><span class="s6"></span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">• </span><span class="s6">Monitoring legislation, keeping track of legislative calendars, </span><span class="s6">and </span><span class="s6">scanning </span><span class="s6">relevant bills and am</span><span class="s6">endments</span><span class="s6">. Occasional work tracking regulatory proposals. </span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">•</span><span class="s6"> Meeting with lawmakers, legislative staff, </span><span class="s6">regulators, </span><span class="s6">allies and opponents to discuss legislati</span><span class="s6">on</span><span class="s6">.</span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="s6" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">• Testifying before committees of the legislature and administrative agencies.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">• </span><span class="s6">Researching various consumer issues, federal and state laws, court rulings and litigation.</span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="s6" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">• Writing legislative alerts, letters, fact sheets, briefing memos, and background papers.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">• Monitoring websites, news outlets and blogs</span><span class="s6">, and drafting posts for blog</span><span class="s6"> </span><span class="s6">sites</span><span class="s6">.</span><span class="s6"></span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">• Assisting the Executive Director in supervising the day to day work of Sacramento staff</span><span class="s6">.</span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7" style="font-weight: bold;">Qualifications:</span><span class="s6"></span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">• </span><span class="s6">Bachelor’s degree </span><span class="s6">required. Advanced degree is desirable.</span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">• </span><span class="s6">Minimum of three years l</span><span class="s6">obbying </span><span class="s6">experience </span><span class="s6">and knowledge of </span><span class="s6">California legislative process</span><span class="s6"> required</span><span class="s6">.</span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">• </span><span class="s6">S</span><span class="s6">trong writing skills, advanced research experience, and the ability to simplify complex policy issues into terms the general public can easily grasp.</span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">• </span><span class="s6">Strong v</span><span class="s6">erbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, </span><span class="s6">and </span><span class="s6">a professional demeanor.</span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="s6" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">• Punctuality and willingness to work until tasks are completed. <br>• Precise attention to detail and deadlines.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="s6" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">• Poise, mature judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information. <br>• Understanding of organizational protocol and roles.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="s6" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">• Knowledge of consumer issues and experience working for progressive social change preferred.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">• </span><span class="s6">E</span><span class="s6">xperience supervising staff desirable.</span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">• </span><span class="s6">Computer proficiency and knowledge of</span><span class="s6"> internet communications and social media. <br>• Job requires valid driver’s license, and ability to work in stationary position for long periods, move back and forth to nearby office buildings, operate computer and office equipment, and lift light objects. </span></span></p><p class="s8" style="text-indent: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: -18px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">Competitive salary, d</span><span class="s6">epending on experience, plus health and retirement</span><span class="s6"> </span><span class="s6">benefits.</span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7" style="font-weight: bold;">To apply</span><span class="s6">, </span><span class="s6">send a cover letter, resume including salary history, and two writing samples in MS Word</span><span class="s6"> to</span><span class="s6">:</span></span></p><p class="s9" style="text-indent: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">Consumer </span><span class="s6">Federation</span><span class="s6"> of California</span></span></p><p class="s9" style="text-indent: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">1107 9</span><span class="s10" style="vertical-align: super;">th</span><span class="s6"> St</span><span class="s6">re</span><span class="s6">et, Suite 625</span></span></p><p class="s9" style="text-indent: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="s6" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sacramento, Ca 95814,</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">or </span><span class="s6">send all the above items </span><span class="s6">by email to</span><span class="s6">:</span><span class="s6"> </span><a href="mailto:holober@consumercal.org"><span class="s11">holober@consumercal.org</span></a></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">Incomplete applications will not be considered.</span><span style="padding-left: 36px;"></span><span style="padding-left: 72px;"></span><span style="padding-left: 72px;"></span></span></p></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="padding-left: 72px;"><br></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><div></div><div><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=us-ascii"><div style=""><blockquote type="cite"><div><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; 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