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A Fond Farewell and a New Opportunity

published by IVAW Admin on 05/27/14 11:27am

Dear Friends of IVAW,

I hope this letter finds you well. Some of you I have gotten to know fairly well, others I have only just met, and for many of you this is our first introduction, but I write to let all of you know of a wonderful opportunity to get involved with Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW).

In August I will begin law school and so must leave my position as the Operations Coordinator at IVAW. As such, IVAW is looking for an ambitious individual to take on the role I must vacate.

Though I am sad to leave, I am excited that I will be able to further pursue social justice, a compulsion that was cemented while working with IVAW supporters, members and my directors. The organization and its members encourage this sort of ethic in many - if not all - of the individuals and organizations they come in contact with.

When I arrived at IVAW I was thrown into the mix straight away and given an opportunity to attend the 2013 National Convention in Chicago. This was the first time I had really been exposed to individuals so deeply affected by war and so motivated to reverse the transgressions of militarism. I left the convention somewhat exhausted, and entirely exhilarated. My subsequent experiences with IVAW mirrored this initial one.

From learning the ins-and-outs of how a member-based non-profit works, to observing and participating in the Right to Heal Initiative, to expanding my understanding of macro-level public policy and micro-level finance and accounting,IVAW has helped foster my dedication to public interest works as well as human rights, both domestically and abroad.

Moreover, working with Joyce, Matt, and Maggie, experiencing the trust they put in me to work independently as well the assurance that I could rely on them whenever I met a roadblock, has been a real privilege.

At IVAW I have found a great satisfaction in keeping the wheels spinning for an organization whose mission and members work actively and creatively to preserve and promote human dignity in the face of the mercurial and devastating effects of war and militarism. This past year has been one of the most fulfilling of my professional life. I’ve no doubt that my successor will enjoy a similar experience.

If you have, or you know of someone who has, a strong interest in social justice and anti-militarism, I encourage submitting an application for the Operations Coordinator position.

For greater detail on the requirements, you will find the job posting here.

Thank you all so much for my time at IVAW, it has been invaluable to me.

In Solidarity,

Julia Currie Outgoing Operations Coordinator

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