Dear Student Activists: Exciting New Career Opportunities!

November 22, 2024

FROM: University Career-Advisory Office TO: All Undergraduates involved in Political/Social Activism IN RE: Exciting new career opportunities in Senior Leadership Positions!

Dear Student Activists:

Are you wondering what graduation might bring? Nervous about what the job market might look like for students with your passion for social and political change? Concerned about how your social-media profile might impact your job search?

We here at the University Career-Advisory Office are excited to tell you about several new career opportunities worth exploring that combine your commitment to justice with real hands-on experience leading a team of like-minded people.

In recent weeks, we’ve been alerted to the following open positions:

SENIOR TEAM LEADER, ISLAMIC RESISTANCE MOVEMENT

About the organization: The “Islamic Resistance Movement,” or Harakat al-Muqāwama al-Islāmiyya, was founded in 1987 as an offshoot of the Palestinian Muslim Brotherhood. Known by its more familiar name, Hamas, the organization is currently ramping up its hiring in all areas, but especially in senior leadership positions due to recent staff turnover. Successful applicants will be joining a global brand during an exciting transitional time.

About the position: This position calls for good communication and IT skills, along with a willingness to join the team doing the on-the-ground work. A successful applicant will have the drive and self-starting attitude necessary to lead a (mostly) work-from-home team in planning and executing strategy initiatives. Ability to think on your feet, generate backup plans especially valuable. Some light first-aid knowledge will be helpful. Hamas is a consensus-based decision-making organization and looks to promote successful team leaders quickly to high-level leadership positions. May also include custody of a hostage.

Arabic-language skills a plus but not required. Relocation fee is negotiable. Generous retirement plan. Camping and outdoor-living skills a definite plus.

Hamas is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. No Jews.

PROJECT MANAGER, HEZBOLLAH

About the organization: Hezbollah was founded in 1982 by Lebanese clerics in response to the Israeli invasion of Lebanon. Inspired by the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini’s model of Islamic governance, Hezbollah established strong ties with Iran and continues this exciting cross-cultural partnership across borders and nations.

About the position: Come join a dynamic, diverse group of thinkers, activists, and doers who have joined together to effect real change. Hezbollah is currently in the midst of a major ground-up reorganization, and there has never been a better time to take advantage of an opportunity to rise quickly within a world-class, entrepreneurially centered nongovernmental organization. The precise job description is unavailable — Hezbollah is a dynamic, market-facing disruptor in the terrorism space — but a successful applicant will have the flexibility to craft media messages, the personnel-management skills to lead a multilingual team of activists of all ages, and an enthusiasm for nuts-and-bolts, roll-up-your-sleeves tasks in a hierarchy-free organization.

Arabic- and Persian-language skills preferred. Applicants must provide their own health insurance. Not recommended for vegans or people with dietary issues.

No previous experience with paramilitary organizations or personal single-use explosive vests required. Will train. Must have use of all fingers/toes and be able to organize a simple procurement department.

MEDICAL-GROUP FACILITATOR, al-Awda Hospital, Jabalia, Gaza

About the organization: The Al-Awda Hospital is an internationally known health-care institution with deep regional and local roots in its community. The facility holds 16 hospital beds and one non-working operating theater, along with 487,000 tons of explosive demolition material and an advanced tunnel network with working electrical and plumbing services.

Note: No medical experience or knowledge necessary to work in the hospital. Organization will not be responsible for travel to or from location.

About the position: The hospital is looking to replace its senior management team but has an especially urgent need for media and public-affairs spokespeople who can write, execute, and distribute press releases and strategy memos. Please note that this is a joint position, shared half time with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. Base salary starts low but includes a cash bonus of U.S. $1,000,000 after twelve consecutive months in the job.