With Addition of E-Voting Option, the Election of the XXIII Estonian American National Council (EANC) Begins
August 8, 2022EANC XXIII Council Election Results Announced
October 6, 2022The Estonian American National Council, Inc. (EANC) requires a full-time director for its Washington, DC, activities and programs.
Responsibilities include:
- Work closely with organizations to which EANC belongs and with those sharing common goals with EANC.
- Help support and implement activities and events undertaken by such organizations, in particular the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) and the Central and East European Coalition (CEEC).
- Develop, write, and disseminate press releases, alerts, newspaper articles, letters to the editor, and other public information materials.
- Monitor legislative and executive branch actions relevant to Estonia and EANC.
- Maintain informational contacts and meet with congressional offices, the State Department, the Administration, Baltic embassies, NGOs and other organizations in accordance with EANC goals and objectives.
- Organize EANC-sponsored programs, meetings and events.
- Represent the EANC at meetings and at official functions primarily in the Washington, DC area, but also elsewhere, as required.
- Keep current with events affecting Estonia, the Baltic region, and East and Central Europe.
- Manage day-to-day affairs of the EANC in Washington.
The position reports to the EANC Board of Directors.
Requirements:
- Excellent knowledge of English; Estonian highly desirable
- U.S. citizenship or work permit
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent writing and speaking ability
- Experience in similar work highly desirable
- Knowledge of congressional and executive branch operations desirable
- Familiarity with and interest in Baltic events and current affairs
- Ability to work independently and in a virtual environment
- College degree
Salary: negotiable, depending upon qualifications and experience. Relocation expenses to the Washington area will not be paid.
Send resume with job history and cover letter discussing interest in the EANC to: [email protected], [email protected].
For further information contact Leelo Linask, EANC executive director, 978-397-0020.