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Washington, DC Metro Area Regional Director

The Washington, DC Metro Area Regional Director will build upon a strong and existing BENS network of 75+ members to fundraise for BENS initiatives, recruit new members, build business-government partnerships and organize regular BENS events. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Strategic Development, based at BENS national headquarters in Washington, D.C., the Metro DC Regional Director’s specific responsibilities include the following activities:

  • Maintain and grow Metro Washington, DC’s membership and revenue.
  • Support projects aimed at engaging the 75+ Metro DC members, who are highly visible CEOs, EVPs, entrepreneurs and investors already engaged with BENS.
  • Via networking and research, identify potential new members; organize initial outreach and engagement of such individuals, by leveraging and nurturing existing BENS relationships.
  • Recruit new members, independently and with support from BENS’ Chairman, CEO, COO and SVP for Strategic Development.
  • Track contacts and relationship webs that allow for the cultivation of deeper ties with members, to ensure renewals and the referral of new members.
  • Take primary responsibility for the development and execution of all proposals; work collaboratively with BENS colleagues to ensure consistency with a long-term relationship-management approach.
  • Implement a personalized cultivation and stewardship approach with all prospects and members.
  • Work collaboratively with BENS’ Director for Policy to support the development and implementation of BENS initiatives, including BENS’ national policy programs.
  • Take primary responsibility to schedule, manage, and follow up on regular events and trips for Metro DC members.

Qualifications

  • B.A. a minimum, MBA or MPP a plus.
  • At least 6 years of business and/or public experience. For candidates coming from the business world, a combination of targeted, high-level key account Fortune 1000 marketing and sales experience in a value-added environment; ideally, with tangible experience of growing a business to the next level. If from the public sector, experience of political campaigns is a plus. Highly entrepreneurial and creative, with energy, discipline and high-level relationship and/or membership development experience.   Outgoing personality is a must.
  • Self-starter who can roll up his/her sleeves to research and deliver outreach.  Highly organized.  Willing to operate independently and handle administrative responsibilities with minimal support. 
  • Team player who can work collaboratively and effectively in a matrix organization. 
  • Intimate knowledge of the DC business milieu, with the stature to develop and engage high-profile senior executives within the corporate and venture capital sectors in the region.
  • Ideally has some experience of public/private partnerships, even if only as an engaged volunteer. Definitely has knowledge of how the government sector is organized and operates, as well as public policy imperatives.
  • A clear interest in, and passion for, national security and intelligence; a desire to apply his/her skills to “make a difference.”

Send resume and cover letter to Jennie Moonis at jmoonis@bens.org.

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Northern California Regional Director

The Northern California Regional Director will build upon an existing BENS network of 45-50 members to fundraise for BENS initiatives, recruit new members, build business-government partnerships and organize regular BENS events. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Strategic Development, based at BENS national headquarters in Washington, D.C., the Northern California Regional Director’s specific responsibilities include the following activities:

  • Maintain and grow Northern California’s membership and revenue.
  • Support projects aimed at engaging the Northern California members, who are highly visible CEOs, EVPs, entrepreneurs and investors already engaged with BENS.
  • Via networking and research, identify potential new members; organize initial outreach and engagement of such individuals, by leveraging and nurturing existing BENS relationships.
  • Recruit new members, independently and with support from BENS’ Chairman, CEO, COO and SVP for Strategic Development.
  • Track contacts and relationship webs that allow for the cultivation of deeper ties with members, to ensure renewals and the referral of new members.
  • Take primary responsibility for the development and execution of all proposals; work collaboratively with BENS colleagues to ensure consistency with a long-term relationship-management approach.
  • Implement a personalized cultivation and stewardship approach with all prospects and members.
  • Work collaboratively with BENS’ Director for Policy to support the development and implementation of BENS initiatives, including BENS’ national policy programs.
  • Take primary responsibility to schedule, manage, and follow up on regular events and trips for Northern California members.

Qualifications

  • B.A. a minimum, MBA or MPP a plus.
  • At least 6-8 years of business and/or public experience. For candidates coming from the business world, a combination of targeted, high-level key account Fortune 1000 marketing and sales experience in a value-added environment; ideally, with tangible experience of growing a business to the next level. If from the public sector, experience of political campaigns is a plus. Highly entrepreneurial and creative, with energy, discipline and high-level relationship and/or membership development experience.   Outgoing personality is a must.
  • Self-starter who can roll up his/her sleeves to research and deliver outreach.  Highly organized.  Willing to operate independently and handle administrative responsibilities with minimal support. 
  • Team player who can work collaboratively and effectively in a matrix organization. 
  • Intimate knowledge of the Northern California (with emphasis on San Francisco and Silicon Valley) business milieu, with the stature to develop and engage high-profile senior executives within the corporate and venture capital sectors in the region.
  • Ideally has some experience of public/private partnerships, even if only as an engaged volunteer. Definitely has knowledge of how the government sector is organized and operates, as well as public policy imperatives.
  • A clear interest in, and passion for, national security and intelligence; a desire to apply his/her skills to “make a difference”.

Send resume and cover letter to Jennie Moonis at jmoonis@bens.org.

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The Stanley A. Weiss Research Associate Program

At Business Executives for National Security (BENS), our Research Associates are a valuable resource.  Research Associates are given substantive research and writing assignments in one or more of BENS’ major policy areas.  These include the “New Threats” activities in the areas of homeland security, cyber security, port security, terrorist finance and nonproliferation in addition to the Pentagon and military reform focus of our “Tail-to-Tooth” program. Research Associates may also work with the BENS Regional Partnership division.  (For a complete list of policy programs and descriptions, click here.  PLEASE READ OUR WEBSITE BEFORE APPLYING!).   

Along with tracking and analyzing policy, there are ample opportunities for attending Congressional hearings and meeting with key governmental figures.  In addition, as a final project, Research Associates may be asked to create and present an original proposal for new BENS action.  These are not ideas simply put on a shelf; several of these projects have been implemented in the past.  Also, many student-RAs have used these papers to fulfill internship credit requirements.

Term
BENS offers Research Associate positions throughout the year.  Spring terms typically run January-May, summer terms June-August, and fall terms September-December.  You must be available to work full-time for four or five days each week. 

Requirements
BENS accepts Research Associates from all backgrounds and degree programs (e.g., International Affairs, Security Studies, Public Policy, MBAs).  Strong writing and research skills are a must, as is an interest in national security issues.  Previous work experience is strongly desired.  You must be computer literate and Internet savvy; we use the Microsoft Office suite of software.  For more information, please call (202) 296-2125 or email internships@bens.org

To Apply
Please send a concise cover letter, a one-page resume, and a 2-3 page writing sample to the Intern Coordinator at internships@bens.org

Deadlines for receipt of applications:
•           Fall: July 31
•           Spring: November 30
•           Summer: April 1 (We may begin review in March.)

AGAIN, PLEASE REVIEW THE WEBSITE REGARDING OUR WORK AND MISSION!

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