The Deputy Political Director will work closely with the Political Director to execute all strategic functions and strengthen internal and external commitment to the AFL-CIO political program.
The Deputy Political Director works closely with the Political Director, Campaigns Director, and other key leadership inside the AFL-CIO, affiliates, and with external partners and allies. The position will work with leaders and staff to develop, execute, and align programs across multiple departments, campaigns and affiliates, including Working America, nonpartisan voter registration, voter mobilization, member organizing, and political community organizing.
This position reports to the Director of the Political Department.
Description of Duties
•Develop and strengthen national AFL-CIO political program by continuously engaging affiliates, state federations, central labor councils, area labor federations, and staff in the Political and Campaign Departments in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of political campaigns.
•Ensure the seamless integration of Political and Campaign Department staff work with state federations, local central bodies and affiliated unions to develop and implement campaigns that integrate worksite, neighborhood, mail, phone, membership, and earned media mobilization programs.
•Translate the complex, high-level targeting, modeling, and data work produced by the Political Department into applicable messages, strategies and tactics for political campaigns.
•Assist as needed in the writing, development and implementation of the national campaign plan, federal and state campaign plans, state coordinated campaign plans, issue campaigns, referenda campaigns, and special and municipal campaigns.
•Directly manage the field implementation of campaign plans, in close partnership with the Campaigns Department.
•Integrate political and issue campaigns into the larger political strategy of the AFL-CIO.
•In partnership with the Campaigns Department, direct resources and technical assistance for local and state campaigns.
•Supervise, mentor and provide leadership for a staff of 30-35 employees. Develop and implement internal staff development and training programs.
•Represent the AFL-CIO in key tables, coalitions and meetings with outside organizations.
•Assist Political Director with department planning, budgeting and forecasting as needed, including overall political ground mobilization budget and state and local central body political fund allocations.
•Assist AFL-CIO Officers and other AFL-CIO leadership as needed on special projects.
•Lead hiring of all professional positions within the Political Department.
Qualifications
•A minimum of ten years’ experience in national and local political program development and implementation, with significant experience managing field mobilization programs.
•Significant leadership experience working within the labor movement.
•Significant management experience coordinating programs between national organized groups.
•Ability to build and strengthen key relationships with State Federation Presidents, Affiliate Chiefs of Staff and Political Directors, and other key AFL-CIO officials and staff across the country.
•Demonstrated advanced understanding of the labor movement and its structure in the United States.
•Extensive staff management experience, including strong interpersonal skills and an ability to lead a team.
•Excellent project management skills on complex projects.
•Ability to handle multiple high priority projects with competing deadlines.
•Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills.
•Excellent public speaking skills.
•Ability to travel extensively and work long hours and weekends as required.
•Strong commitment to the labor movement and social justice.
Congressional newspaper has an exciting opportunity for a classified advertising sales executive to sell employment classified ads. The newspaper is looking for a highly motivated, well-organized, and personable sales professional. Candidate must possess strong telemarketing skills with a proven track record, attention to detail and be able to work well under pressure.
DuPont is a global Fortune 100 company, operating in 70 countries today. We are looking for people who have a passion for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet our customer needs for a better, healthier, safer life.
DuPont Government Affairs is seeking candidates for the position of Administrative Services Supervisor for our Washnington, D.C. office.
General Purpose: Responsible for the organization and coordination of the Government Affairs office operations, procedures and resources to facilitate organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Assign and monitor clerical, administrative and secretarial responsibilities and tasks among office staff
* Allocate resources to enable task performance
* Coordinate office staff activities to ensure maximum efficiency
* Evaluate and manage staff performance
* Recruit and select office administrative staff with the input of GA leaders
* Organize orientation and training of new staff members
* Coach and discipline office staff
* Design and implement filing systems
* Ensure filing systems are maintained and current
* Establish procedures for record keeping
* Monitor record keeping
* Ensure security and confidentiality of data
* Design and manage office policies and procedures
* Coordinate response to important pieces of work
* Analyze and monitor internal processes
* Implement procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency
* Prepare operational reports and schedules to ensure efficiency
* Manage office supply and equipment procurement
* Maintain a safe and secure working environment
* Handle inquires and complaints
* Manage internal staff relations
Education and Experience:
* Business degree or equivalent is preferred
* High school diploma with 5-7 years administrative and supervisory experience
* Knowledge of accounting, data and administrative management practices and
procedures
* Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures
* Knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures
* Knowledge of business and management principles
* Computer skills and knowledge of office software packages
Hospira is the world’s leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies. The company is headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., and has approximately 14,000 employees.
Primary goal of this position is to develop and maintain relationships with influential members of the Federal government of the United States to further and protect the interest of Hospira. This position will be responsible for lobbying and educating key members of the federal government on the behalf of Hospira. This position will be responsible for informing senior management of the development and potential impact of legislation, and planning and execution of actions to protect Hospira’s business interests relative to legislation. This is an expansion of our Washington DC office.
Former experience in Washington, DC as a Congressional staff member or lobbyist is a requirement. Minimum of 5 years experience required. Knowledge of Congressional procedures, lobbying regulations and healthcare policy issues required.
The Director, Public Sector Innovation Group (PSIG), is a new position at SIIA that is responsible for growing a new constituency group focused on policy and procurement issues related to the public sector. These programs must be relevant, and ideally indispensable to platform, application, and infrastructure companies that have product offerings that employ cloud and related technologies.
Broad adoption of cloud technologies in DoD and civilian agencies are now changing the traditional procurement process. Our members need to keep abreast of those changes, work with key stakeholders, (NIST, OMB (GSA), Commerce, and Federal CIOs to ensure that new procurement rules make sense in an On Demand world of computing. For example, the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act directs the DoD (Department of Defense) to transition from private clouds controlled by the DoD to public, commercial clouds. SIIA has an opportunity, building on Cloud/Gov, (our annual public sector event, held in February each year), and our July White Paper, to stake out a leadership role in helping the government understand the nuances of cloud computing.
In order to jump-start the PSIG, SIIA will invite existing members of the software division to participate in the PSIG. In addition, we will establish Special Dues Assessment for firms that are NOT already SIIA members. Members of the PSIG only may, initially, participate in activities of the Software Division.
Separating participation from regular SIIA membership provides an opportunity for us to reach a group of companies that have not, until now, joined SIIA. This gives the Director an opportunity to build a special constituency interested in public sector cloud developments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
•Identifies and oversees all aspects of the PSIG event program development and marketing – speakers selection and confirmation, promotions, event budget and logistics.
•Organizes and leads the PSIG activities – sets the agenda, meeting dates and maintains minutes for all meetings.
•Serves as the liaison between the PSIG, Software Division and other SIIA divisions and departments.
•Develops and supervises editorial content for the PSIG to inform members on a timely basis of public sector procurement developments.
•Assist membership in identifying and recruiting new members to a PSIG-only membership, and serving existing SIIA members.
•Identifies and oversees all aspects of the PSIG event program development and marketing – speakers selection and confirmation, promotions, event budget and logistics.
•Responds to inquiries from members, prospects and press regarding PSIG activities.
•Represents SIIA and the PSIG at industry-related conferences.
Minimum Requirements:
Knowledge: Firm understanding of the public sector procurement process. Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and be capable of working effectively with executive management and managers across the industry matrix.
Experience: At least 5 years experience in working with technologya companies in the public sector.
Education: College degree and at least 5 years work experience in the industry
A government advocacy and consulting firm is seeking a team-focused individual to join the firm immediately as a public policy specialist. Responsibilities include drafting client memoranda, researching federal legislation and regulations and attending hearings. Required skills are researching, writing and an understanding of the legislative process. We seek a junior professional with Capitol Hill experience, particularly dealing with energy/environmental issues. Advanced degree preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience.
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE NATION’s CAPITAL
WASHINGTON, D.C.
The American Civil Liberties Union of the Nation’s Capital (ACLU-NCA) seeks a dynamic, experienced Executive Director to lead our office in expanding a civil liberties agenda in Washington, D.C.
Founded in 1961, the ACLU-NCA is one of Washington’s premier public advocacy organizations. With an operating budget of approximately $1 million, the organization is led by a 24-member Board of Directors and employs a staff of four. The ACLU-NCA has fought recently for free speech, the right to assembly and other 1st Amendment rights, LGBT rights, 4th Amendment protections, due process, women’s rights, separation of church and state, rights of federal employees, D.C. statehood and voting rights, against police abuses, against racial discrimination, and for many other civil liberties and civil rights. The ACLU-NCA is often a partner with the National ACLU in litigation involving national security issues.
The primary responsibilities of the Executive Director will be to lead the organization and its fundraising efforts, manage the day-to-day operations, serve as the primary spokesperson for the ACLU-NCA, direct the work of a professional staff, and develop new programs. He or she must be able to communicate with a variety of diverse constituencies and will report to the Board of Directors.
The new Executive Director will have a unique opportunity to continue the reach of the organization by promoting and developing new ideas, strategies, and programs for protecting civil liberties. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary year and hiring our first new Executive Director in 10 years. The Board will be supportive of imaginative and creative plans to move into the future with new, energetic leadership with innovative ideas for advancing our mission.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Serve as an effective and visible spokesperson for the ACLU-NCA;
· Enthusiastically lead fund development efforts, to all donors and especially to major donors;
· Effectively manage and provide leadership to the staff;
· Articulate the ACLU-NCA’s history, programs, and mission to the media and public;
· Broaden the organization’s reputation locally and nationally;
· Initiate and promote programs to further the ACLU-NCA’s goals and increase membership;
· Strengthen relationships with other organizations and affiliates;
· Direct legal, legislative, development, educational, and communications programs;
· Lead and promote community organizing efforts;
· Use technology to facilitate management, fundraising, public education and lobbying;
· Manage budget and ensure sound fiscal controls;
· Carry out policies approved by the Board;
· Help facilitate an effective Board, report to the Board, and recruit new members.
EXPERIENCE:
· Demonstrated managerial, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills in non-profit or
public sectors;
· Successful record of effective fundraising, including reaching out to major donors;
· Proven record of creating and implementing programs and partnerships;
· History of effective communication both verbally and in writing;
· Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of the ACLU-NCA’s values, goals, and
programs and an understanding of civil liberties issues;
· Ten years of professional experience and a Bachelor’s degree are minimum requirements;
an advanced degree is an advantage.
To learn more about the work of the ACLU-NCA and the civil liberties principles we uphold,
Salary based on experience. Excellent benefits include generous leave policies, medical and dental insurance, pension plan, life and long-term disability insurance.
TO APPLY
Email a cover letter, resume, salary history, and writing sample of up to 1000 words to
The ACLU-NCA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages all interested people, including women, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBT people, to apply.
Applications accepted until March 3, 2012.
The ACLU-NCA comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union of the National Capital Area and the ACLU Foundation of the National Capital Area. Both entities have the same overall mission and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties.
Fast paced consulting firm seeks highly organized, motivated, self starter to support executives working with companies in the financial and housing sector. Candidate must possess strong attention to detail, hill experience preferred. Email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to
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Director, Communications – Current TV – Los Angeles
About the position The Director, Communications will provide oversight for on-air and online programming. Press Secretary or news PR experience is required. This position will innovate and adapt new technologies and emerging media platforms; oversee delivery of video content to press; author effective launch plans to support content distribution with earned and social media; work with cross-functional members of the organization to define, plan and execute social media engagement solutions. Significance is placed on identifying and executing creative ideas for gaining attention. The position has no supervisory responsibility; however, the Director will oversee agencies and work collaboratively with internal departments on all campaigns.
Responsibilities COMMUNICATIONS & PR SUPPORT
• Manage all press outreach for two daily news analysis TV shows • Advise on how to convert content, creative ideas and promotions into functional and effective media campaigns • Provide oversight, consistency and management for programming content intended for press or direct to consumer through bloggers, social media, etc. • Manage timely distribution of video clip content to press • Ensure that content, functionality, and visual integrity of the press site is always maintained • Establish and aggressively manage relevant project goals (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly) related to needs of Communications department • Write thoughtful and creative materials for all content, executives • Maintain solid relationships with all key press • Other support as needed
SOCIAL MEDIA & OPTIMIZATION:
• Develop systems that amplify earned media across all progressive media platforms • Cultivate relationships outside of network to compete in emerging media • Research, coordinate, project manage emerging media initiatives • Master current and breaking trends in emerging media and present those trends regularly to the entire team • Become proficient at SEO • Work to identify opportunities for program publicity in emerging media
Qualifications
• 10 years of publicity and communications experience in the news and/or political field or as a Press Secretary required • Prior project management experience • Prior experience developing and implementing a wide range of communication strategies and a strong understanding of how today’s technology can be used in media dissemination and placement across multiple distribution platforms • Prior experience creating publicity collateral assets for digital distribution • Experience using personal computers and software in a business environment (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, publishing, and presentation software)
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity, a great work environment, a competitive salary and good benefits, please email your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to
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About Current Media
Current Media, the Peabody-and Emmy Award-winning television and online network founded in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, features the very best in commentary and information programming. Current is dedicated to providing insightful analysis of important issues – and digging deep into real stories to uncover how they affect real people. Current shines a light where other networks won’t dare and boldly explores provocative subjects – opening minds, sparking conversations and forming deep connections with its viewers. Current creates the commentary and delivers the independent, unexpected point-of-view our viewers want and need to hear. Current is media that matters.
Current is now available via cable and satellite TV in 71 million households worldwide – 60 million in the US – through distribution partners Comcast (Channel 107); Time Warner; DirecTV (Channel 358 nationwide); Dish Network (Channel 196 nationwide); Verizon and AT&T. In the UK and Ireland, Current is available on BSkyB (Channel 183) and Virgin Media (Channel 155). Viewers can also find Current online at www.current.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with our Company depends solely on your qualifications.
Do you want to work for a dynamic, energetic firm looking for rising stars to fuel its future growth? HSP Direct, an elite conservative, political and non-profit fundraising agency based in Dulles, VA, is looking for a highly organized, ambitious individual to work as the Executive Assistant to the CEO. In addition to a great salary and benefits, HSP offers a powerful, collaborative and fun culture where entrepreneurs thrive and career growth is nearly unlimited.
Compensation is commensurate with experience and skills. Excellent benefits package and working environment. We are looking for someone great and we are willing to pay for it!
If this challenge seems like a great fit for you and you would like an Executive level career path, visit our website, www.hspdirect.com, for more information about the company. Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to
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Executive Director Annual salary range: Negotiable Application deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 5pm Pacific Time
The California State Board of Equalization (BOE), with headquarters in downtown Sacramento, is seeking an experienced, established leader with a breadth of administrative and organizational management and tax policy experience to become the Executive Director. BOE is the nation’s only elected tax commission and administers programs in the areas of sales and use taxes, property taxes, special taxes, and the tax appellate program. The Executive Director leads an agency of approximately 4,000 employees and an operating budget of approximately $490 million.
The ideal candidate understands national and international trends in taxation and their impacts on California and works well within the political environment. The candidate should have a high level of integrity and be inclusive, transparent, and engaging with constituent groups while providing credibility within the tax community. Additionally, those individuals who possess initiative, sound judgment, and adaptability will be viewed favorably.
Compensation for the Executive Director is negotiable. As an employee of the State Board of Equalization, the Executive Director also receives a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a defined benefit retirement plan.
To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter, including indication of current salary, and the names of six work-related references, directly to:
Position Goal: The Senior Public Policy Advisor will further NACCRRA’s mission by helping to advocate NACCRRA’s agenda and assist in increasing NACCRRA’s visibility in Congress. The Senior Public Policy Associate will also work to expand the ability of Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies to expand grassroots advocacy, particularly through the use of online advocacy tools. In addition, the Senior Public Policy Advisor will coordinate and collaborate with parent engagement, research and policy staff within the Policy and Evaluation Department as well as with other staff to fulfill NACCRRA’s work and agenda.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Assist in developing NACCRRA’s policy agenda, legislative strategies and planning and attend coalition meetings as needed.
2.Assist the Policy department in tracking, summarizing and analyzing federal and state (where appropriate) legislation and regulations.
3.Attend and summarize key hearings, meetings, and conferences.
4.Represent NACCRRA and promote Public Policy agenda items in meetings with key stakeholders, including Congressional staff.
5.Prepare policy updates and action alerts for NACCRRA members.
6.Draft letters to Congress and regulatory agencies to advance policy proposals.
7.Develop, research, and write policy analyses, fact sheets, position papers and other resources to support NACCRRA’s advocacy efforts.
8.Work with other members of the Public Policy and Evaluation team on policy-related programming for NACCRRA’s annual symposium, including NACCRRA’s Day on the Hill and taking the lead on state caucus meetings.
9.Work with the Policy and Evaluation team to develop strategies and carry out activities as needed for new policy projects.
10.Research requests for information on state and federal child care related data.
11.Assist with maintaining content on the policy and research web pages.
12.Manage action centers within select states and corresponding responsibilities with Congressional offices.
13.Maintain lists of key groups to disseminate policy reports; manage mailings and other external communications to disseminate NACCRRA policy related materials.
14.Organize conference calls and webinars among CCR&R members and others to discuss child care and public policy issues and reports.
15.Manage and fulfill department supply needs, including materials related to NACCRRA’s annual policy symposium.
Qualifications:
•Bachelor of Arts degree with exceptionally strong writing and organizational skills
•At least a year working in a national association representing state groups, a Congressional office, or an advocacy organization related to human services or education
Skills:
•Extensive skills with Microsoft office products
•Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
•Strong multi-tasking skills and attention to detail
•Understanding of capwiz online advocacy tools
•Knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes
•Demonstrated planning skills and excellent research and analytical skills
Ability:
•Ability to work independently, to work in teams, and to work well with individuals of varying backgrounds and skill levels to achieve goals.
•Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
•Ability to track, summarize, analyze, and disseminate federal and state child care policies
•Ability to see “the big picture” of projects but also undertake the details in a timely manner to achieve project objectives.
•Ability to look for creative solutions to overcome challenges
•Ability to translate policy and reports to an easy-to-understand format
•Ability to communicate effectively about NACCRRA’s projects with individuals who do not work within the early childhood community.
Application Procedure:
Submit cover letter and resume to
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• The Director, International Government Relations, will represent Pfizer to the U.S. Government (Legislative and Executive branches) on legislative, policy and regulatory matters in the areas of international trade, global intellectual property and other assigned issues to support the objectives of the Business Units.
• Will work internally with Pfizer staff; international public affairs, Business Unit Liaisons and policy, to support Pfizer's global business objectives and legislative priorities.
• Will work with external groups, such as PhRMA and other key business groups, to develop company and industry positions and advocacy strategies to advance Pfizer's global business objectives.
• Will research and prepare advocacy materials, comments, testimony, legislation, and internal and external communications.
• Assist in coordinating the industry's global trade policy and intellectual property objectives and appropriate strategies to pursue them.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with Members of Congress, their staffs and Executive Branch officials.
• Develop, sustain and capitalize on strategies for US Government advocacy, with respect to innovation and international trade with other countries and seek support of Members of Congress and Executive Branch officials as appropriate
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in political science, economics, policy, public affairs or related field. Masters degree or law degree helpful.
• Five+ years government or government relations/lobbying experience.
• Must have a minimum of five years experience with trade issues.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Should have in-depth understanding and work experience in several international regions.
• Prior international trade experience required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills required.
Benefits
At Pfizer, we've long recognized that our colleagues are our most important asset. We value our colleagues, recognize their talent, encourage their growth and reward their performance. It's a terrific environment that enables people to contribute, to do their best, and to achieve their potential. Throughout our history, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. When you choose a Pfizer career, we provide the resources to help you develop and succeed both in your career and your personal life. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Company Profile
Pfizer Inc: Working together for a healthier world Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the world's premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approaches to better health. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver quality, safe and effective prescription medicines to treat and help prevent disease for both people and animals. We also partner with healthcare providers, governments and local communities around the world to expand access to our medicines and to provide better quality health care and health system support. At Pfizer, colleagues in more than 90 countries work every day to help people stay happier and healthier longer and to reduce the human and economic burden of disease worldwide.
PPL is searching for an information specialist to work in Corporate Communications in its Allentown, Pennsylvania, office.
Duties include developing communications strategies; writing communications for internal and external audiences, particularly communications related to government policies and environmental issues; consulting with internal clients on their communications needs; and understanding and using a variety of media platforms including the Web and social media.
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field. • Three years’ experience in corporate employee communications with excellent written and oral communications skills. • A strong customer service ethic.
Preferred:
• Experience in newspapers or a writing-intensive field. • Experience communicating policy issues for an official, government organization or public affairs/public relations agency. • Experience as a media spokesperson.
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), headquartered in Allentown, Pa., through its affiliated companies, owns or controls about 19,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the United States, sells energy in key U.S. markets, and delivers electricity and natural gas to about 10 million customers in the United States and the United Kingdom.
For consideration for this position and to view other opportunities at PPL, use the online tool at www.pplweb.com. Click on careers > job postings, then complete the online response form for the appropriate job ID and job title. Job title is information specialist and job ID is 20110560.
Position Announcement Vice President of Communications Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is seeking a strategic, innovative and experienced Vice President of Communications to provide vision, leadership and direction for PPFA’s communications. Through crafting the organization’s communications strategy and national message, the Vice President will lead PPFA’s engagement of the media and enhance PPFA’s visibility, image and influence through effective media and marketing. This position is based in New York City.
The Vice President will lead a dynamic division to strategically weave together organization-wide communications around health services, health education, and legislative and advocacy work.
PPFA is the nation's leading sexual and reproductive health care provider and advocate. PPFA also works with partner organizations worldwide to improve the sexual health and well-being of individuals and families everywhere. PPFA has 83 independent local affiliates that operate more than 800 health centers throughout the United States, providing high-quality services to women, men and teens. For more information about PPFA, please visit www.plannedparenthood.org.
Position Description
The Vice President of Communications, reporting to the Executive Vice President for Public Policy and Communications and working closely with the President, will develop and execute a forward-looking national communications and media strategy that advances PPFA’s mission and brand. The Vice President will lead departments in media, creative services, publications, editorial and celebrity engagement and will collaborate on digital media programs that intersect with the division’s functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
•Creates and implements forward-thinking, federation-wide branding, messaging and communications plans to promote PPFA’s education programs, services, and advocacy campaigns to diverse audiences, including the general public as well as the media, political decision makers, and funders.
•Provides strategic leadership to the communications department, working closely with the Executive Vice President for Public Policy and Communications along with the Managing Director, both of whom are based in the Washington, D.C. office. Bridges the work of the communications shop in New York with the work of the D.C. office.
•In close collaboration with the senior management team, creates and drives plan for public and media engagement of the President, and directs speechwriting for President and other senior staff.
•Manages the New York and Washington, D.C. Communications division employees comprised of 20 - 25 staff members, including hiring, evaluation, supervision and training to maximize achievement of programs, organizational goals and staff development. Aggressively works to recruit, train, and promote a diverse team.
•Manages the development and administration of combined budgets of approximately $3 million, assuring budget targets are met.
•Advises on key communications product development for both PPFA campaigns and other PPFA divisions, for products that may include ads, annual publications and campaign identity materials.
•Serves as a member of the senior management team and provides the communications strategy for all major initiatives of the federation.
•Works with senior management team to develop PPFA’s brand and engagement strategy and drives brand strategy implementation across communications channels.
•Provides strategic direction to media relations, with particular responsibility to drive media narratives on PPFA health services that will reach diverse audiences.
•Works collaboratively with the DC-based Executive Vice President for Public Policy and Communications to direct policy- and politically-driven media.
•Supports the President and other spokespersons to increase organizational visibility and impact, including a focus on developing and showcasing spokespeople on health services.
•Actively engages with elite media to drive PPFA’s mission.
•In collaboration with digital strategy team, directs the development of integrated digital communications and develops and implements strategy to use Planned Parenthood Online to drive messaging.
•Commissions, analyzes and incorporates polling and market research into communications strategy for the organization.
•Works closely with Executive Vice President and consultants to manage crisis communications as needed.
•Provides leadership to affiliates in developing and implementing national messaging, media, and public education campaigns.
Key Selection Criteria
•12 – 15 years of directly related, progressively responsible work experience.
•Minimum education requirement of Bachelor’s degree.
•A record of success in senior level communications positions in corporate, government, political, or not-for-profit sectors.
•Direct and substantial experience involving message strategy and development on a national scale.
•A record of success creating and implementing communications strategies for a large, complex organization.
•Successful experience in a challenging, hard-hitting public policy campaign.
•A record of recruiting, developing and managing a diverse and talented communications staff. A person who places a high priority on the professional development of staff through delegation of responsibility and expert tutelage.
•Significant successful experience dealing with the national media and a fluency in new media.
•Ability to travel up to 25 – 50% of time as needed.
•Ability to be available off-hours for rapid response and crisis communications.
•Superb interpersonal skills with an impressive history of forging strong relationships with multiple stakeholders.
•Proven ability to manage and prioritize a multi-million dollar communications budget with many outside vendors and internal projects.
•Excellent writing and editing skills and demonstrated ability to handle controversial issues and translate information about them to broad audiences.
•Demonstrated experience in successfully leading projects, developing research and analysis plans, and writing reports in a clear and cogent manner.
•Demonstrated experience at integrating communications strategy into the fabric of the organization and effectively reaching and influencing intended audiences.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. PPFA does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
Federal Forest Resource Coalition, Executive Director
The Federal Forest Resource Coalition, a national trade association of forest products manufacturers, is seeking an Executive Director located in Washington, DC. The primary duties of this individual include developing and implementing a legislative and administrative strategy to promote improved federal forest management, and working with the officers and law firm of the association to oversee the budget and operations of the association.
The successful candidate will have a strong familiarity with the appropriations and administration budget request process, as well as the policies and laws that influence federal forest management. This self-driven individual should also have the ability to work on a bipartisan and professional manner with Congressional offices and key Administration agencies.
Qualifications:
-- Five or more years of experience on Capitol Hill, within key Administration agencies, or with a trade association.
-- Ability to work on a bipartisan basis with Members of Congress, their staffs, Congressional committee offices and federal agency officials.
-- Familiarity with federal laws and policies that influence forest management activities.
-- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing lobbying strategies and related grassroots and coalition building efforts.
-- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to work with the forest products industry nationwide.
Specifics:
Salary will be commensurate with experience and demonstrated ability to influence legislative and administrative initiatives. Successful candidate will be eligible for competitive benefit package, including health insurance, 401(K), etc.
Office:
This association will be housed at OFW Law. OFW Law will provide the office space, secretarial, accounting and other office support.
Applications:
Please send a resume, with a cover letter expressing your interest, by July 8, 2011 to: Marshall Matz, OFW Law, 600 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 500, NW, Washington, DC 20037, Attention: Brittany Ellis Schmidt, or email to:
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For more information, call Howard Hedstrom, Hedstrom Lumber, Grand Marais, MN, at 218-387-2995, Ext 12.
Washington-based trade association has immediate need for individual to assist our Government Affairs team in advocating the public transportation industry's positions on federal legislative issues to Members of Congress, the executive branch, outside interests and the general public. Duties will include: conduct meetings with Members of Congress, Congressional staff and Administration officials to communicate industry positions on federal legislative and regulatory issues; assist in developing association strategies to implement federal policies; prepare written materials, such as letters, Congressional Testimony, Issue briefs, etc. to help convey industry positions; analyze and communicate federal activities to associations members, and work with association members to develop industry position’s on legislation or other Congressional or Administration activities. Bachelor's degree required, Masters degree in public policy or transportation related fields a plus. Three to five years’ experience on Capitol Hill or related with government affairs organization required. Familiarity with federal transportation policies and programs and major issues and priorities in public transportation, and federal legislative process including transportation authorization, budget, and appropriations issues desirable. Must have strong writing and communications skills. Excellent location. Excellent benefits with competitive salary.
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Deputy Political Director
Do you want to work for a dynamic, energetic firm looking for rising stars to fuel its future growth? HSP Direct, an elite conservative, political and non-profit fundraising agency based in Dulles, VA, is looking for a highly organized, ambitious individual to work as the Executive Assistant to the CEO. In addition to a great salary and benefits, HSP offers a powerful, collaborative and fun culture where entrepreneurs thrive and career growth is nearly unlimited.
PPL is searching for an information specialist to work in Corporate Communications in its Allentown, Pennsylvania, office.
Washington-based trade association has immediate need for individual to assist our Government Affairs team in advocating the public transportation industry's positions on federal legislative issues to Members of Congress, the executive branch, outside interests and the general public. Duties will include: conduct meetings with Members of Congress, Congressional staff and Administration officials to communicate industry positions on federal legislative and regulatory issues; assist in developing association strategies to implement federal policies; prepare written materials, such as letters, Congressional Testimony, Issue briefs, etc. to help convey industry positions; analyze and communicate federal activities to associations members, and work with association members to develop industry position’s on legislation or other Congressional or Administration activities. Bachelor's degree required, Masters degree in public policy or transportation related fields a plus. Three to five years’ experience on Capitol Hill or related with government affairs organization required. Familiarity with federal transportation policies and programs and major issues and priorities in public transportation, and federal legislative process including transportation authorization, budget, and appropriations issues desirable. Must have strong writing and communications skills. Excellent location. Excellent benefits with competitive salary. 
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