Employment Opportunities

Executive Director - Washington DC
Web Developer, Amherst, NY

Executive Director - Washington D.C.

Description:
The Center for Inquiry Washington, DC Center is seeking qualified applicants for Executive Director. Responsibilities include: creating and managing events, programs, and conferences to promote growth; organize meetings and conventions, cultivating membership; fundraising; outreach and education; website administration; monthly financial and progress reports; office management.

Required Qualifications:

  • outstanding personal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and problem-solve
  • Strong public speaking ability; managing multiple projects
  • Ability to organize efficiently
  • Work in the field, work evenings and weekends when necessary.
  • At least 2 years in nonprofit management and commitment to advocating for humanist principles-freedom of inquiry and expression, separation of church and state, application of science and reason, eliminating discrimination and intolerance.
  • Strong interest in science and politics and human rights preferable.

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume, three references, and writing sample to:

Center for Inquiry/DC
621 Pennsylvania Ave. SE.
Washington, DC 20003

Fax: 202-546-2334
email: mhensley [at] centerforinquiry.net

Web Developer

Description:
A Web Developer for the Center for Inquiry will help to revitalize and maintain the web presence of an international non-profit organization. Responsibilities include: maintaining our current PHP-based systems as well as several static HTML sites, and occasionally designing email messages. Benefits include health insurance, creative freedom, and plenty of learning opportunities in an intellectually stimulating environment.

Required Qualifications:

  • At least one year web development experience
  • Thorough understanding of standards-compliant XHTML/CSS and JavaScript
  • Basic image editing skills (Adobe Photoshop)
  • Creative, enthusiastic and flexible with the ability to embrace new technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ruby, Python and PHP programming experience
  • Expertise with Ruby on Rails or comparable web application frameworks
  • Experience using and maintaining SQL databases such as MySQL
  • Comfortable at the command-line of UNIX servers
  • A history of involvement in the open-source software community

To Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, and portfolio link to
azoppa [at] centerforinquiry.net