Fellow, Open Internet, Center for Internet & Society, Stanford Law School

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Legislative or government experience or someone with experience working in a position that requires frequent communication and collaboration with elected or government officials and staff, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

●      Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.

●      Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.

●      Ability to oversee and direct staff.

●      Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.

Preferred qualifications:

●      Passion for technology policy in the public interest;

●      Strong analytical and research skills;

●      Excellent editing skills;

●      Ability to write clearly, persuasively, and quickly for a range of audiences;

●      Excellent public speaking and communications skills;

●      Ability to cultivate and nurture relationships with key audiences;

●      Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively;

●      Ability to work under time pressure and with tight timelines;

●      Ability to work in a self-directed and entrepreneurial environment;

●      Experience developing partnerships with a wide range of organizations and constituencies;

●      Experience with and knowledge of regulatory and legislative efforts to advance net neutrality;

●      Familiarity with U.S. telecommunications law, antitrust law and administrative law preferred.

The position starts immediately and is initially for six months. The position is based at Stanford, but CIS will consider remote options for exceptional candidates.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The deadline will remain open until the position is filled.

Application Instructions:
1) Please e-mail a cover letter, a CV, and a writing sample to cis@law.stanford.edu.
2) Applicants MUST also apply online via the Stanford Careers website at: https://careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/fellow-open-internet-center-for-internet-society-stanford-law-school-26382

The expected pay range for this position is $47,500 to $69,500 per annum based on part-time status.  Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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