Company Description
The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit research organization providing objective analysis and effective solutions that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors around the world.  RAND has eight offices on three continents and RAND research teams work with government, corporate, and foundation clients domestically and internationally to advance informed decisionmaking across a broad spectrum of policy areas.

The Office of Congressional Relations is part of RAND’s Office of External Affairs, which works to expand awareness of RAND and RAND research.  The Office of Congressional Relations supports outreach to Capitol Hill as well as elected officials in state capitals.

Job Description
RAND is seeking an experienced legislative analyst to support RAND's Congressional outreach efforts. This individual will be responsible for tracking legislation related to areas of legislative responsibility and collaborating with research and organization leadership to create and implement strategies for outreach and dissemination to Congressional audiences.

Responsibilities include:

•    Strategic planning in support of RAND research units and corporate priorities with regard to Federal government appropriations.
•    Guiding implementation of strategies with RAND researchers and leadership.
•    Identifying key committees, elected officials and staff relevant to legislative priorities and building relationships with those key audiences.
•    Broadly disseminating RAND research and corporate materials to key audience creating outreach materials tailored to those audiences and developing events, briefings, and meetings targeted at key audiences.
•    Collaborating with Office of Media Relations, Web Communications Group, Development Office, Publications and other RAND offices to support coordinated messaging, deliver high quality materials and events, and achieve maximum favorable awareness of RAND and RAND research.
•    Creating detailed records of outreach activities and develop appropriate follow up strategies.
•    Identifying new opportunities for RAND to provide input into policymaking and collaborate with other Office of Congressional Relations legislative analysts on projects crossing research unit boundaries.
•    Participating in special projects as assigned and assuming responsibility for delivering an end product if asked to manage special project.
•    Broadening outreach to increase RAND's contacts by strategically and energetically building network of solid legislative contacts in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
•    Working proactively to identify opportunities for testimony
•    Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
•    BS/BA in Government, Public Policy, or related discipline.
•    3-5 years related work experience.
•    General knowledge of PC usage, excellent verbal and written skills.
•    US citizenship is required in order to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

To Apply
If you would like to be a member of an organization that is working to find solutions to today’s difficult, sensitive and important problems, please apply online at our website: www.rand.org/jobs and reference Job ID# 2172.  RAND offers competitive benefits including vacation pay, medical benefits, and tuition reimbursement. EOE.
 

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., the nation’s leading reproductive health care provider, is seeking two dynamic individuals to join its Government Relations team.

Assistant Director

The Assistant Director will develop and launch the Planned Parenthood Elected Officials Program, disseminate research, communications, and strategies to support efforts of state-elected officials to advance our mission.  A bachelor’s degree is required and must have at least five years experience working with elected officials or political candidates.  Must be willing to travel.

Public Policy Coordinator

The Public Policy Coordinator will provide bill tracking as well as data and information management support for PPFA's federal policy work.  A college degree is required.  MPP a plus.  Two to three years progressively responsible work experience in a non-profit or government public policy setting is required.  Capitol Hill experience preferred.  

Send cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to:
Emily Napalo
PPFA
1780 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC  20036
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Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships

With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, founded in 1967 as the Environmental Defense Fund, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life. With programs from Boston to Beijing, Environmental Defense is the only environmental group to receive an A rating from Wired magazine.

Strategic Partnerships Program:  The purpose of the Office of Strategic Partners is to advance our legislative and institutional goals via the voices of prominent and influential voices.  By engaging and motivating supporters of Environmental Defense, as well as outside influential voices among public opinion leaders, political funders, and national, state and local leaders across a broad spectrum of interest groups, we multiply opportunities for legislative access and programmatic results.

The successful of the office depends on broad knowledge of and access to business, environmental, political, labor, and media networks; organization systems to identify, activate, and steward such networks efficiently and effectively, and seamless project management to maximize the multiple opportunities that come with a multi-faceted, fast-paced organization such as the Environmental Defense Fund.  

Overall Function: Environmental Defense is seeking a Managing Director to build a Strategic Partners program that can create maximum impact and effectiveness for the legislative and policy priorities of the Environmental Defense Fund.

Reporting:  This position reports to the Director of the Strategic Partnerships.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•    Operationalize the vision, goals and standards of this emerging program as defined by the Director of Strategic Partners;
•    Build the internal infrastructure, including staff and database systems, to support a program that serves both short- and long-term priorities of the Strategic Partner program;
•    Grow the Strategic Partners corps by:
o    Identifying and engaging internal stakeholders such as senior management, development, and program staff, including regional offices;
o    Identifying and engaging influentials outside the EDF family;
•    Manage communications between current and new Strategic Partners, including timely communications, talking points, conference calls, and weekly legislative updates;
•    Forge alliances among current and potential Strategic Partner organizations, e.g. national environmental groups, sector organizations, and regional organizations.   
•    Coordinate the work of Strategic Partners with all other institutional departments that engage in member outreach.
•    Prepare and supervise annual budget for the regional program.
•    Primary responsibility for reviewing and updating long-term workplan. 

Qualifications:
•    Bachelors Degree and at least 5-7 years experience in campaign management, fundraising, or strategic partner development.
•    Demonstrated experience in effectively
o    managing a growing program and staff;
o    organizing and managing complex databases of multiple tiers and issues.
o    managing databases that deliver timely, personalized and targeted communications
o    turning complex environmental issues into brief and engaging talking points.
o    in motivating and engaging highly influential people in policy and legislative campaigns.
•    Familiar with environmental issues.  Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•    Demonstrated ability to work constructively with nonprofit colleagues and partners, scientists and economists, industry leaders, regulators and public policy decision makers.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Cheryl Pickard
HR Generalist
Environmental Defense
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC  20009
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Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply.

Location:  Richmond, VA

An Exciting Opportunity…

Altria Client Services is currently seeking highly qualified Principal Research Analysts to join our Corporate Responsibility Research team. Altria Client Services provides high quality services to our parent company, Altria Group. The Altria family of companies includes Altria Client Services, John Middleton, Inc. and Philip Morris Capital Corporation. At Altria Client Services, we recognize that our people are the reason we achieve our business goals. In addition, we believe in developing the leadership potential of our employees by providing them with opportunities for training, development and advancement.

The Corporate Responsibility Research team conducts an array of primary and secondary research to support a broad spectrum of internal departments, including Government Affairs, External Affairs, Corporate Communications and Youth Smoking Prevention. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for providing research support to the Government Affairs department.

Key Responsibilities…
•    Develop productive working relationships with senior-level clients to understand their business and identify research needs
•    Design, develop and execute primary research studies (e.g., public opinion surveys, political/public policy polling, focus groups) to support efforts of the Government Affairs team; conduct secondary research to complement primary research as needed
•    Develop and apply a deep understanding of Company issues to research efforts
•    Analyze data and information to extract key findings, generate insights and develop recommendations
•    Prepare research summaries and reports; communicate results and recommendations to clients
•    Manage a variety of vendors and contracts
•    Collaborate with internal researchers and other internal business colleagues to conduct additional research to help support broader Corporate Responsibility Research efforts

Successful Candidates will…
•    Have a college degree (advanced degree desirable)
•    Have a minimum of 6+ years of practical, applied experience conducting public opinion and polling research – particularly political and public affairs polling (agency experience a plus)
•    Have experience designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research – including survey development - in applied settings
•    Have strong client and vendor management skills
•    Have a working knowledge of and comfort level with performing basic statistical analyses (experience with more sophisticated analyses a plus)
•    Have a working knowledge of and comfort level working with technology and various software applications (e.g., MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Livelink; Internet navigation)
•    Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
•    Be able to use sound, independent reasoning and judgment to establish work priorities, handle questions and manage client expectations
•    Be able to write reports and prepare presentations clearly and concisely
•    Be able to verbally communicate technical information in an easy-to-understand manner
•    Be willing to work as a member of a team where collaboration with others is critical for success
•    Be able to work in a fast-paced environment that includes rapid turnaround and changing priorities
•    Be able to handle multiple assignments
Benefits:
In addition to the opportunity to apply your skills toward these key business initiatives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, relocation, incentive compensation and participation in our deferred profit sharing.
For further information regarding Altria Client Services, visit our website at http://www.cantbeattheexperience.com.

To apply for this position, please go to:http://appclix.postmasterlx.com/track.html?pid=402881bd18074d530118328e99e36ce9&source=thehill
 
Altria Client Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (M/F/V/D). We support diversity in our workforce.  Altria Client Services is a drug-free workplace.

Basic Function

Manages and implements the association's national government relations program. Educates Members of Congress regarding reproductive health issues, with a focus on representing the interests of publicly funded family planning agencies to Congress and federal agencies – as well as industry and coalition partners.

Works closely with Communications and Development divisions to bolster education and advocacy actions and to identify opportunities to educate and mobilize the membership, policymakers, opinion leaders and key stakeholders.  

Reports directly to the CEO.  As a member of the NFPRHA senior management team, the Director of Public Policy also reports to the Senior Vice President, who oversees organizational operations.  
 
Duties and Responsibilities

1.    Implements all public policy efforts for the organization; leverages the CEO’s relationships and presence to enhance work on the Hill and in coalition.
2.    Serves as a registered lobbyist before the Congress of the United States and works with Members and staff to bolster a reproductive health agenda.
3.    Manages the association's policy staff, including a deputy director of public policy, a deputy director of policy analysis and a policy associate as well as consultants.
4.    Identifies and implements legislative, regulatory and policy strategies relevant to NFPRHA membership, with a focus on devising and implementing national legislative strategies to ensure the expansion of federal funding for family planning services and maintenance of the integrity of the service delivery system.
5.    Analyzes and comments on legislation and federal regulations that impact family planning services in the public and private arenas.
6.    Identifies opportunities to expand and leverage the Family Planning Coalition and other allies in advancing common missions.
7.    Represents NFPRHA in other Washington-based service delivery and public health advocacy coalitions. Ensures that family planning issues are part of the advocacy agenda for the public health advocacy community.
8.    Assists NFPRHA members on a range of state and national issues – sets priorities for policy research to ensure NFPRHA tracks trends and future challenges that impact the family planning environment.
9.    Supports and manages staff to deliver support to the NFPRHA Board, Service Delivery Committee, and Public Policy Committee.
10.    Works with Senior Vice President to identify potential projects for funding and provides technical assistance to Development and Communications teams on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications:

•    5-7 years experience in lobbying, government relations and/or working on Capitol Hill
•    Working knowledge of the Congressional appropriation process specifically as it relates to Title X, Medicaid family planning waivers, and other family planning service delivery issues
•    Success in managing staff through planning and implementation of time sensitive work
•    Experience working across multiple functions (i.e. communications, fundraising, etc.) to meet common objectives.
•    Ability to manage multiple projects and work across several deadlines simultaneously.
•    Experience anticipating and identifying potential problems or challenges and taking proactive steps to address them

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Ability to work well in a team environment and independently
•    Ability to travel occasionally
•    Ability to think of creative solutions to problems – comfortable trying new tactics or strategies
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Excellent and well-developed interpersonal skills


Application
Please send résumé and cover letter via fax to NFPRHA at (202) 293-1990 (Attn: Jen Stark) or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  

Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience.   Superior benefits package.

National Trade Association is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant for our Downtown Washington, DC office.

If you’re looking for a challenging opportunity in a dynamic organization, look no further.  If you’re a polished professional who is highly motivated, energetic, and looking to make a difference, this might be the job for you!

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) is now considering top candidates for the Executive Assistant position.  The Executive Assistant will primarily provide assistance to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  Duties will also include clerical support to the Senior Executive Team; assistance with board activities; schedule meetings, travel and department activities; create and develop visual presentations; sort and distribute CEO mail; answer phones for the CEO; Assist the CEO in the management of his schedule; and other administrative tasks.

Requirements:

College Degree and two to four years of experience as an Executive Assistant; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.  Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.  Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Some travel may be required.

ALTA is a dynamic organization with significant growth opportunities ahead.  The Association offers outstanding career opportunities, an excellent benefits package, a pleasant working environment, and is conveniently located downtown, with access to three Metro lines.  Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualified candidates send resume and salary requirements, MS Word format only, to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it   PLEASE NOTE: Submissions without salary requirements will not be considered.  No faxes or telephone calls will be accepted.

Visit ALTA online at www.alta.org for news and resources specifically for the Title Industry. 

The American Physical Therapy Association is seeking a dynamic individual to plan, organize and coordinate the grassroots education and advocacy efforts of our Government and Payment Advocacy unit to promote the active involvement of APTA members in grassroots advocacy campaigns to support the Association’s advocacy efforts in Congress, federal agencies, state legislatures, and with private insurers.  Please submit resume and
cover letter with salary requirements to:  This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

EOE

CropLife America (CLA), the nation’s leading association representing the crop protection industry, is searching for an Agriculture and Environment Relations Director to join its progressive Government Relations team.  The ideal candidate will be a creative and highly-motivated professional to responsible for the development, implementation and management of effective legislative and political strategies in support of CLA objectives, including matters that impact all levels of the crop protection industry at both federal and state levels.
 
Candidates must demonstrate keen political awareness and possess strong analytical and interpretive and coalition building skills. Working understanding of legislative and regulatory process, including rules and procedures of relevant legislative and regulatory bodies, is required. Ability to draft legislative amendments on behalf of the crop technology industry is vital.  Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to distill complex information into concise, influential advocacy materials and campaigns. A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4+ years of experience in federal and/or state legislative affairs and issue advocacy required.

Please email resume including salary expectation to:  Laisha Dismuke ( This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it )

 
Democratic Lobbying Firm seeks energetic and talented legislative assistant.
Health care experience a plus.  

Send resumes to: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

The International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM) is a nonprofit product development partnership (PDP) which presents a dynamic and innovative approach to preventing HIV transmission in women worldwide. IPM garners support from world-class funders — including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and numerous foreign governments — to develop and deliver a safe and effective microbicide for use by women, especially those in developing countries.  

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Chief of External Relations (CER), the External Relations Manager (Manager) will provide strategic operational support and complete special projects. The Manager communicates and interacts with IPM’s highest stakeholders and should be poised, diplomatic and have the ability to understand nuanced and complex internal and external issues. Thorough knowledge of IPM’s operations, philosophy, international relations, policies and procedures is essential.

Primary operational and strategic responsibilities include:
•    Managing special projects from inception to completion;
•    Collaborating with Directors and Managers to ensure integration and adoption of project outcomes;
•    Providing overall operations management to the CER and External Relations department to ensure prioritization and completion of activities;
•    Developing and monitoring the External Relations annual budget and handle internal finance items for CER sign off;
•    Writing, reviewing and copy editing a range of written materials.

Education, Experience and Qualifications
A successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in international relations, political science, public relations or other related field — graduate degree is a plus; five (5) to eight (8) years related management experience in communications, public policy, health or related field; the ability to balance competing priorities and work under pressure with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy; exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills; the ability to deal productively with conflict and culturally sensitive issues; and a willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

If you seek a professional environment that supports innovation and flexibility and that will empower you to make a difference, please visit http://ipm-web.ipm-microbicides.org/careers to view a full job description and apply.

Position is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Domestic and International Travel required.

IPM is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

DC Metro based grassroots firm is seeking a Research Analyst to monitor, compile and publish research on contemporary public affairs issues.  Research will be conducted utilizing various media including newspaper, TV, and internet. Analysis will be provided to our sales and services teams as part of ongoing grassroots initiatives for bi-partisan, nation-wide, issue-based advocacy campaigns.   Research and analysis will be expected to be published internally on a weekly basis.
 
Successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of and interest in politics and public affairs.  Political research and campaign experience are required.   Outstanding writing, organizational and attention to detail skills are imperative. Ideal candidate will also enjoy a campaign style work environment and be comfortable working with deadlines.    
 
Please email cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Compensation package includes base salary in the 50k range plus medical and dental benefits, matching 401(k) and more!  Our offices are metro accessible.
 
 

This position supports the Office of Corporate Relations in a broad range of activities related to the stewardship of member companies in NGA’s Corporate Fellows Program.  The ideal candidate would be detailed-oriented, customer-focused, familiar with public policy development and possess substantive work exp in a member or client services environment.  Salary in the fifties commensurate w/ exp and excellent benefits. For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit www.nga.org/careers .   

President of Labor Union in New York City seeks Scheduler.

Candidate must have substantial experience.  Capital Hill experience preferred, but will consider candidates from the private sector.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating President’s schedule.  Manage all meeting requests, making travel arrangements, ensuring preparation for all appearances, meetings and speaking engagements.

Successful candidates will have exceptional organizational skills, great attention to detail, patience and a friendly demeanor.  Candidate must be flexible to work irregular hours.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please submit your resumes to:  This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
 

Every 80 minutes, another low-income family moves into a better place
to live, with the help of Enterprise.

Enterprise Community Partners is a leading provider of the development capital and expertise it takes to create decent, affordable homes and rebuild communities. Over the past two decades, we have raised and invested $9 billion to revitalize neighborhoods and have provided over 240,000 affordable homes to nearly half a million Americans. Enterprise
has pioneered neighborhood solutions through partnerships with those that share our vision….and that includes our employees.

At Enterprise we value commitment to excellence in service, creative
leadership and diversity. The result is an organization of creative, innovative
professionals driven by a passion for community development.

LOCATION: Washington, DC

JOB SUMMARY
Creates and implements effective strategies to influence and support public policy authorizing and appropriations decisions at the federal level. Educates elected officials and others about Enterprise’s activities and public policy priorities to improve
legislative and appropriations support for the affordable housing and community development work of Enterprise and its grassroots partners.  Works with policymakers, national industry representatives, local community development partners and Enterprise field offices across America to advance Enterprise’s public policy priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary point of contact with key congressional staff, educating them broadly about Enterprises activities, advocating for top affordable housing and community development legislative, authorizing and appropriations priorities and serving as a resource for objective, nonpartisan information.

• Manages national legislative advocacy campaign in conjunction with national partner organizations to secure annual appropriations funding for community development.

• Develops and advocates for policies beneficial to community-based revitalization, working with Congress, the  administration, other national organizations and select state and local governments.

• Designs and implements legislative strategies and proposals in collaboration with Vice President of Public Policy and Industry Relations.
  

• Drafts Enterprise testimony, regulatory comments and other policy materials.
  

• Advises Enterprise’s senior staff, local offices, affiliated organizations and community-based partners on affordable housing and community development legislation and coordinates field advocacy efforts.
  

• Assists Enterprise local offices in strengthening knowledge and capacity for policy development and advocacy.
  

• Provides training and technical assistance to Enterprise’s local offices and/or grassroots partners on lobbying, the legislative process and advocacy and on specific issues and programs.
  

• Supervises legislative policy associate and policy interns.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree and at least eight (8) years related experience advocacy and /or policy.
  

• Previous federal policy and legislative experience, particularly on Capitol Hill and with Appropriations Committees, strongly preferred.
  

• Experience running national advocacy Campaign a plus.
  

• Superior interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  

• Demonstrable commitment to improving opportunities for very low and extremely low income people.
  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast paced environment, often under stringent deadlines.
  

• Availability to travel approximately 20 percent.
  

To apply or for further information, contact:

http://www.careers.enterprisecommunity.org

Every 80 minutes, another low-income family moves into a better place to live, with the help of Enterprise.

Enterprise Community Partners is a leading provider of the development capital and expertise it takes to create decent, affordable homes and rebuild communities. Over the past two decades, we have raised and invested $9 billion to revitalize neighborhoods and have provided over 240,000 affordable homes to nearly half a million Americans. Enterprise has pioneered neighborhood solutions through partnerships with those that share our vision….and that includes our employees.

At Enterprise we value commitment to excellence in service, creative leadership and diversity. The result is an organization of creative, innovative professionals driven by a passion for community development.

LOCATION: Washington, DC

JOB SUMMARY
The Legislative and Policy Advisor creates effective strategies to influence and support public policy authorizing and appropriations decisions at the federal level. Works with policymakers, national industry representatives, local community
development partners and Enterprise offices across America to advance Enterprise’s environmentally sustainable public policy priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in concert with Vice President of Public Policy and Industry Relations and Green Communities program staff to develop a cohesive public policy strategy to advance Enterprise’s mission related to sustainable and energy-efficient affordable housing, including as related to climate change; and smart growth and transportation including transit-oriented development.
  

• Monitor legislation, regulations and new proposals that impact this policy portfolio at the federal and state levels, including the state housing finance agencies qualified allocation plans (QAPs).
  

• Develop relationships with key staff from Congress; the administration and related federal agencies; and state and local elected and agency officials to advance Enterprise’s sustainable housing and community development policy priorities.
  

• Develop and implement outreach and relationship building strategies with key policy stakeholders and industry partners.
  

• Develop defined outreach goals for local offices to be incorporated into the performance management system.
  

• Support regional directors and local office directors by coordinating briefings, meetings, tours etc with local stakeholders to improve relationships and advance priorities with governors, mayors, agency staff, city council members, state officials and others.
  

• Represent Enterprise at industry and coalition meetings with other national partners.
  

• Conduct congressional outreach on sustainability as well as Enterprise’s overall federal policy priorities.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree and at least five (5) years related experience in livable communities, green building and /or environmental advocacy, with legislative experience in this field preferred.

• Previous local, state or federal policy experience, including Capitol Hill experience, strongly preferred.
  

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  

• Demonstrable commitment to improving opportunities for very low and extremely low-income people.
  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast paced environment, often under stringent deadlines.
  

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  

To apply or for further information, contact:
http://www.careers.enterprisecommunity.org

Communication Manager

Allstate Insurance Company is seeking a Communication Manager in Northbrook, IL. The Communication Manager will partner with the CEO team and provide strategic communications counsel and support to the SVP of Corporate Relations. The ideal individual will have 7-8 years experience which includes stakeholder relationship management, executive positioning, corporate positioning, issues management, media relations, strategic planning, speech writing, and community relations experience. Prior experience representing a senior executive or a political leader required. Allstate offers a customizable benefits plan, generous paid time away, an excellent 401K plan, a defined benefit pension plan and much more! To view complete job details and/or apply, please visit www.allstate.jobs and enter job number 000549.

Allstate is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 
Norfolk Southern Corporation, a multi-billion dollar transportation company, is currently seeking a Secretary to work in our downtown DC office.

The candidate will be responsible for providing general administrative and secretarial support.  Candidate will also process incoming and outgoing correspondence; handle routine telephone inquires; maintain filing system; and handle other administrative duties deemed necessary, including legislative research and document production.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, including good telephone etiquette and professionalism.  This person will serve as the main point of contact between the public and the NS Washington office. Word processing, PowerPoint and spreadsheet experience is also required.  Capitol Hill experience is preferred.

As an industry leader, Norfolk Southern offers a competitive salary and bonus opportunity.  The successful candidate will receive an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), retirement and tuition reimbursement.  For immediate consideration, please visit www.nscorp.com/careers and complete an online application for the Secretary position.


NORFOLK SOUTHERN
EOE

 

Organization
Alexandria, VA based Communities In Schools, Inc . (CIS) helps students stay in school and make the right choices -- by connecting them and their schools with needed community resources. As the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization, CIS serves more than 1.2 million students each year.  By bringing resources, services, parents, and volunteers into schools, CIS creates a community of caring adults who work hand-in-hand with educators to ensure students are successful and graduate.
 
Position
The Vice President (VP), Government Relations will develop and lead the CIS network government relations strategy at the federal level.  Working collaboratively with CIS state and local affiliates, the VP will coordinate CIS National’s government relations strategy with the CIS state and local affiliates’ government relations, assuring alignment with the CIS network vision.  The VP, Government Relations will also play a key leadership role as a member of the CIS National senior management team, reporting to and partnering with the CIS President. S/he will develop strategy for all of CIS’s federal policy initiatives, including building a case for integrated student supports, re-authorization of No Child Left Behind and providing ongoing policy recommendations for appropriate federal legislation.
 
Responsibilities
·          Develop and lead a comprehensive government relations strategy for the CIS network.  Working closely with the CIS National board, Founder, President and network leadership, the VP, Government Relations will work to ensure alignment of government relations work across the CIS network.
·          Develop and provide staff leadership to a CIS National board government relations task force and a CIS network government relations leadership team.
·          Monitor, analyze and report on relevant federal legislation and appropriations and share information with appropriate staff and network stakeholders.
·          Working closely with the VP, Communications, will oversee the preparation and dissemination of reports, talking points and policy documents.
·          Manage all government relations consultants and collaborations.
 
Qualifications
·          Effective communications, strong oral and written skills.
·          Mature and proactive, evidence of having worked collaboratively with a senior management team.
·          Strong analytical skills, experience in formulating and executing strategy.
·          A desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
·          10-12 years related experience, at least 8 years working directly on Capital Hill advocating policy issues for an education-related nonprofit organization.
·          Advanced degree in public policy, law or related field preferred.
 
Please register (free of charge) at www.bridgestar.org and apply online through this listing on the Bridgestar job board.

AAA Government Relations DC office seeks a Federal Relations Director to lead the Association's advocacy programs and public policy activities before Congress and federal agencies. Primary responsibilities include lobbying Congress and federal agencies on AAA policies and priorities; identifying and analyzing federal legislation and regulations that could affect AAA Clubs, members and AAA business operations, and developing strategies to respond; drafting committee testimony and/or regulatory comments; facilitating AAA Club interaction at the federal level; developing consensus on association policies and positions; and serving as AAA's representative at high-level government and industry trade association meetings.

Ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and three to five years experience on Capitol Hill or in a federal regulatory agency (or Bachelor's degree and five to seven years experience on Capitol Hill or in a federal regulatory agency), or relevant experience working as a lobbyist or other related field. Must be a team player and have excellent communication, diplomatic, leadership and management skills and have experience in the public policy arena. Basic computer skills are essential. Knowledge of transportation issues a plus.

Submit your resume and salary requirements online at: www.AAA.com/jobs
EOE

•    Responsible for overall successful implementation of assigned projects, initially legislative strengthening projects in Kenya;
•    Supervise Kenya Country Director;
•    Maintain close coordination and effective team-oriented communication between home office staff and field office staff;  
•    Ensure integration of technical, managerial and financial elements of Kenya projects;
•    Provide technical expertise.  Consult regularly with donors, field offices, clients and experts.  Contribute to technical reports with substantive and editorial input (e.g. work plans, annual reports, etc.) and submit in an accurate and timely manner;
•    Identify technical consultants and define consultant scopes of work and contract terms;
•    Travel to field sites.  Perform as Acting COP in the field in the prolonged absence of the COP.  Use travel opportunities for marketing and outreach purposes by meeting with potential donors and clients; and
•    Perform technical consulting and contribute to expert dialogues in areas of expertise for Kenya and on occasion other projects.  Attend and participate in seminars, conferences, etc.

Programmatic Leadership in Functional Areas:

•    Contribute to efforts to attain new projects;  
•    Contribute to marketing and outreach; and
•    Contribute to research and academic affairs.
Qualifications
Minimum:
•      International development experience in the field of democracy and governance
•    Advanced degree
•    Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills with demonstrated aptitude for teamwork
•    Proven leadership, management, organizational and new business development skills
•    Ability to conceptualize, perform, and direct technical assignments
•    Strong ability to write technical documents and proposals
•    Ability to travel overseas up to 2 months per year

Preferred:

- Experience working as an elected member of a legislature, a staff member of a legislature, or with a donor funded legislative strengthening programs
•    Advanced degree in relevant subject such as Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Law, African Studies
•    Foreign language capabilities;
•    Experience in Africa

The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive university system in the United States with 418,000 students enrolled in 7,669 degree and certificate programs on 64 campuses.  SUNY/CID implements technical assistance projects, conducts research, and contributes to both the theory and practice of international development.  It works in the areas of democratization, business development, and environmental policy.  The Research Foundation of SUNY is a not-for-profit organization that administers contract and grant activity for SUNY.  SUNY/CID is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.
 
To apply, please e-mail a full, current curriculum vitae (CV) with cover letter summarizing your credentials and salary history to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or fax to 518-443-5126 and refer to "Associate - Africa" in the subject line.   Additionally, please complete the Consultant Database (left side button on SUNY/CID home page.)  No phone calls will be accepted. Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

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Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple tasks a must. Must also be energetic and able to work well under pressure.

Proficiency in Word and Outlook Calendar required. Excellent benefits.

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