Career Opportunities in Politics, Government, and Activism, 2nd Edition

Career Opportunities in Politics, Government, and Political Activism brings together jobs from government, human services, and international relations so that college students and career changers searching for entry- and mid-level positions can peruse a wide range of potential career paths all in one, easy-to-use guide. Among the more than 80 jobs profiled are mayor, state senator, political consultant, urban/regional planner, press secretary, foreign service worker, community organizer, and human rights worker. Profiles are organized into three main sections - Politics, Government, and Activism. Extensive appendixes give readers an indispensable directory of organizations, schools, associations, publications, and web sources to use in their career hunt. Special appendixes include Frequently Asked Questions About the Civil Service and How to Run for Political Office - the Basics.

A career in public service can take you from congressional page to president, from Peace Corps volunteer to Foreign Service officer. Whether you dream of running for political office, monitoring legislation, or fighting for a cause, Career Opportunities in Politics, Government, and Activism, Second Edition will get you started, with details on more than 75 jobs in the field, including Campaign Manager, Political Consultant, State Legislator, Public Information Officer, Economic Developer, Antidiscrimination Worker, Congressional Page, Policy Analyst, Program Officer, Foundation, Consumer Activist, Community Development Associate.

Throughout the book, the reader will find a quick-reference Career Profile for each job summarizing its notable features, a Career Ladder illustrating frequent routes to and from the position described, and a comprehensive text pointing out special skills, education, training, and various associations relevant to each post. Appendixes include the federal pay scale, graduate school programs, advocacy groups, employment Web sites, and more.

About the Author:
Joan Axelrod-Contrada is a journalist and author who has written several books for high school and middle school students. She is a correspondent for the Boston Globe and has taught freelance writing at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst

Contents......Page 6 Foreword......Page 8 Industry Outlook......Page 10 Acknowledgments......Page 14 Introduction......Page 16 PART I—POLITICS......Page 20 Political Campaigns......Page 22 Political Office......Page 40 PART II—GOVERNMENT......Page 64 Local/state— General Positions......Page 66 Local Government......Page 76 Local/state Specialists......Page 98 State/federal Legislative Staff......Page 128 Other State/ Federal Positions......Page 144 International Affairs......Page 158 PART III—ACTIVISM......Page 168 Nonprofit Advocacy And Administration......Page 170 Public Interest......Page 190 Community, Social, And International Issues......Page 204 Lobbies, Unions, And Associations......Page 222 Service Programs......Page 234 Appendixes......Page 244 Bibliography......Page 302 Index......Page 306 Features 93 job profiles with information on the duties, salaries, and prospects for each job. This title includes appendixes that provide directories of education and training resources, industry associations, and useful Web sites. It includes career profiles such as: astronomer; biological technician; chemical technician; and, cryptographer. Offers career information in politics, government, and activism. Profiles include antidiscrimination worker, campaign manager, consumer activist, legislative assistant, and more The book tells you everything you need to know to start an career or change the direction of your current career in politics, government, or activism