Celgene is currently seeking a State Government Relations Director for the Western US states. Candidates must have at least ten years in Government Affairs (pharmaceutical industry) or equivalent lobbying experience. To view the complete job description and apply, please visit our career section at <http://www.celgene.com/> . No phone calls please. Celgene Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Fortune 50 Company seeks dynamic, creative individual to develop, expand and coordinate fundraising efforts for million dollar + PAC. In conjunction with Sr. Director of Political Programs, this position will be accountable for several areas of broad responsibility: coordinating national fundraising plan; assisting with communications and outreach programs; managing key aspects of PAC administration; coordinating the development and implementation of PAC activities and related political programs. This position can be based in Northwest Arkansas or Washington, DC. Some travel is required. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, knowledge of federal and state election laws, and at least 5 years political, fundraising or trade/corporate PAC experience required.
For consideration please forward cover letter, resume and writing samples to:
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"Will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status."
Prominent global technology company seeks broad-based government affairs professional whose responsibilities would cover all aspects of outreach to Congress, the Administration and Executive Branch agencies, primarily involving technology, intellectual property, and international trade issues. Candidates must be self-motivated, work well in a team atmosphere, and possess strong communication and analytical skills. Candidates must have a college degree, a minimum of 2 years experience working for a Member of Congress or the Executive Branch, and knowledge of key issues a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should visit www.lenovocareers.com and search for job ID #7214 to apply. EOE.
EdisonLearning
works with educators and communities to improve public schools and
boost student performance. We are the only education company that works
hand-in-hand with thousands of principals, teachers and families, every
day to create better opportunities for everyone. We currently have an
exciting opportunity in our Knoxville, TN location for a Vice President
of Enrollment.
The
Vice President of Enrollment is responsible for driving revenue through
student enrollment. This includes the development and execution of
enrollment strategies using marketing research, competitive analysis,
customer insight and business planning as input. This position requires
a high degree of creativity, resourcefulness, collaboration and
productivity. The Vice President of Enrollment is responsible for all
operations related to the EdisonLearning Enrollment Department.
To
qualify for this position, you must have a Bachelor’s Degree and 8-10
years demonstrated history of developing strategic plans, successfully
managing the delivery of those plans and effectively measuring the
results of the specified activities. The selected candidate will have
experience with online advertising or web-based marketing for the
optimization of lead generation and prospect conversion. Excellent
verbal and written skills, as well as experience within the K-12
education space are essential. Experience with developing and executing
grassroots campaigns and demonstrated ability to hire, develop,
motivate, and manage staff are also required.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Please email resume and cover letter to:
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. An EO/AA Employer.
Department: Department
Of Health And Human Services
Agency: Health
Resources and Services Administration
Job Announcement
Number: PH-10-RCS-324931
SALARY RANGE:
74,872.00 - 115,742.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday,
March 03, 2010 to Tuesday, March 23, 2010
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0685-12/13
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
13
DUTY LOCATIONS: few
vacancies - Rockville, MD
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is
located in the Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP), Office of the
Administrator, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). ORHP serves
as a focal point within HRSA and the Department for monitoring rural health
issues and coordinating nationwide efforts to strengthen and improve the
delivery of health services to rural areas.
One or more positions
may be filled using this vacancy announcement.
Commissioned Corps
Officers in the Public Health Service and "qualified" commissioned
corps candidates may be considered for internal placement provided they submit
a cover letter indicating commissioned corps status, a current resume or
curriculum vitae, and provide all other required information specified in the
vacancy announcement.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE
ACCEPTED FROM:All U.S. Citizens
and Merit Promotion Candidates
In addition to
competitive referral lists, separate referral lists will be generated for
candidates who are eligible under merit promotion procedures. You are eligible
under merit promotion procedures if you meet one of the following criteria:
All Federal employees
with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service;
former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility based on previous
career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service; displaced
Federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition
Assistance Program (ICTAP); veterans who are preference eligibles or who have
been separated under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous
service; individuals eligible for VRA appointments; and individuals with
disabilities. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR SF-50 AND/OR DD 214 IN ORDER TO BE
CONSIDERED UNDER MERIT PROMOTION PROCEDURES.
Please read this
entire announcement in order to follow the specific instructions for applying.
Become a part of the
Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of
Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and
country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS
and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
* U. S. Citizenship
required.
Duties
Additional Duty
Location Info: few vacancies - Rockville, MD
This position is
located in the Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP). The office serves as a
focal point within HRSA for monitoring rural health issues and coordinating
nationwide efforts to strengthen and improve delivery of health services to
populations in rural areas. Incumbents of this position will perform the
following and additional similar duties to achieve stated goals:
* Analyze Center for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations that affect coverage and
payment of services in rural areas. Special emphasis is on Perspective Payment
System (PPS) hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) and other rural health
care providers and Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries .
* Assists in developing
policies and regulations related to special needs and concerns of rural
providers and beneficiaries under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
* Collaborates with policy
staff within HRSA, CMS, and other parts of CMS on rural on health care
financing issues.
* Assists with collection
and analysis of data and information for the development of national policies
on the financing of rural health care.
* Develops and coordinates
grants, contracts and cooperative agreements for special studies and analyses
of rural health care financing issues.
* Administers grant
programs
* Oversees activities
necessary for management of portfolio of grants.
* Serves as liaison for a
ten-state region. serves as a contact person for current and potential rural
health grantees.
Qualifications and
Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
To qualify for this
position at the GS-12 grade level:
You must possess at
least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 in
the Federal service, providing advice, guidance and and knowledge of the
legislative and regulatory activities of Federal and State governments.Skill in applying such knowledge to:
assess impact on health care providers or communities; identify problems and
alternative solutions to those problems; develop ideas for special projects to
address emerging issues; collecting information regarding specific issues; and
determine and effectively use the most appropriate means for analyzing
information and adapting it for a particular project.. Evidence of this experience must be present in your
application documents and verifiable in order to be qualifying. Your experience
could have been gained in non-federal positions.
To qualify for this
position at the GS-13 grade level:
You must possess at
least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 in
the Federal service, analyzing, evaluating and providing advice on the
legislative and regulatory activities of Federal and State governments.Skill in applying such knowledge to:
assess impact on health care providers or communities; identify problems and
alternative solutions to those problems; develop ideas for special projects to
address emerging issues; collecting information regarding specific issues; and
determine and effectively use the most appropriate means for analyzing
information and adapting it for a particular project. Your experience could
have been gained in non-federal positions.
ARE YOU USING YOUR
EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to
support your educational claims.Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or
(2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and
credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of
the announcement.
Foreign Education: If
you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet
the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials
have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in
interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed
equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full
credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or
university. For further information, visit:
DDC Advocacy is currently seeking an Account Director in our
Services department. The Account Director will serve as the primary point of
contact and the overall relationship manager for a number of DDC Advocacy
clients. The person will oversee all post-sale activities associated with the
client, and will be responsible for ensuring that client projects are delivered
on time and within budget. The person will also be responsible for increasing
customer satisfaction, ensuring customer retention, engaging in proactive
communication with customers, and resolving product/business issues experienced
by the client.
Responsibilities:
Provide
a single point of contact for customers on all activities and projects
associated with that customer
Coordinate
with the DDC Advocacy technical project manager as required
Oversee
the delivery of DDC Advocacy solutions and services to the customer
Manage
customer relationship through proactive methods
Measure
and monitor ongoing customer satisfaction and identify and deliver
programs to increase satisfaction when necessary
Track,
measure, and monitor the customer’s financials with DDC Advocacy
Consult
with client to identify new business opportunities within the account
Qualifications:
Proven
track record in the area of customer relationship management
Professional
and interpersonal skills required to develop and foster positive
relationships
Project
Management Proficiency
Technically
proficient in the areas of web based applications
General
technical competency with relation to customer website requirements
Outstanding
communication skills (both verbal and written)
Excellent
analytical and organizational skills
5+
years of experience
BA or
BS degree required
Experience
in Government Affairs or Public Affairs a plus
Less
than 5% travel required
DDC Advocacy is a full service issue-based advocacy firm
that offers complete program strategy, development, and execution services to
corporate, association, and non-profit clients. Public affairs leaders
from these organizations count on DDC Advocacy to empower advocates to
participate in the public policy process and help them win on issues. Please
visit www.ddcadvocacy.com to learn
more about our company and our story.
Review and approve electronic newsletters. Manage web
site content. Provide support services for online activities. Support
Communications web team in carrying out all aspects of outreach.
Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor's
degree
Knowledge of
e-mail marketing and newsletter strategies
Knowledge of
web publishing tools and techniques
At least 3
years of professional work experience in positions of increasing
complexity, including minimum 2 years experience with web site in a public
affairs/media relations environment
Experience on
Capitol Hill a plus
Knowledge Requirements
Knowledge of
StrongMail preferred
Strong
understanding of HTML Code
Familiarity
with databases and content management systems
Experience
with web graphics programs, e.g., Adobe Photoshop and/or Paint Shop Pro
Excellent
copyediting, grammar, spelling and proofreading skills
Excellent
communication, organizational, and administrative skills
Knowledge of
common Microsoft Office applications
Principal Duties and
Responsibilities
40% E-Newsletter Administration
Working
closely with the Online Strategist, manage Brookings-wide e-newsletter
system (StrongMail), including creating templates, training users, and
ensuring newsletter best practices are followed
Review
newsletter drafts from program, center, and project newsletter owners for
adherence to formatting, newsletter best practices, and to optimize impact
Create and
monitor newsletter schedule across all Brookings newsletters
Manage
newsletter subscribers' database by purging bounced e-mails on a weekly
basis and tracking volume of new subscribers and removals
Create
newsletter analytics on a regular basis and as requested for all
newsletters
Code, test
and send periodic special newsletters from the President's Office and for
other purposes
30% Web Site Content Management
Review
content submitted by program web coordinators by proofing text; verifying
links; assuring adherence to Brookings's style and guidelines; analyzing
headlines, summaries and metadata for SEO effectiveness; suggest
corrections as necessary according to best practices
Manage Up
Front, the Brookings blog, to include reviewing content submissions,
hyperlinks, photo selection, and external user comments. Also responsible
for suggesting new ideas for timely and relevant blog posts
Assist in
formatting and publishing Communications office content on web site,
including: event and news releases, event text transcripts, transcript photos,
event video pages, policy briefs, and other publications
Support
management of content on key program and special project pages, including:
media room; broadcast quality; all-Brookings priorities; About Us and
others as required
Support Web
Site Editor with frequent review and updates of site assets, including
topic pages, programs/centers/projects, and other promotional spaces
15% Online Project Support
Post content
to Brookings social media accounts, including the Institution's Facebook
page; work closely with Online Strategist to optimize content and
strategies
Prepare
information graphics as required and advise Communications and outreach
staff on capabilities
Support
management of multimedia on web site including preparing web pages,
uploading multimedia assets and metadata to external media server and
YouTube; support submission to iTunes, and coordinate with outside vendor
on service
Support
management of key distribution channels, including Wikipedia page, search
engine key matches, and RSS feeds
Monitor
evolving online outreach strategies, including Facebook, Twitter, other
social media, mobile and multimedia
10% Web Site Support and Maintenance
Provide
backup Tier 1 web site support by serving as central coordinating point
for all incoming reports of web site problems, enhancement requests,
downtime, or other technical web site problems as needed
Assist
Communications web team in prioritizing enhancements and problems
Back up
Communications Office liaison to Information Technology Services
5% Other
Support
Communications Office functions, including answering phones for media
calls, event support as needed, and other functions
Scan major
newspapers and online news-feeds daily for articles, op-eds and breaking
news that provide context for Brookings-generated content
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please apply online directly
at http://www.brookings.edu/about/employment/COM9181.aspx. Application deadline is April
1, 2010. We strongly encourage qualified women and minorities to apply. (Only
applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered.
No phone calls please.) EOE M/F/H/V
Premier
Wireless Trade Association is seeking Manager of Advocacy to work with Director,
Advocacy and VP, Public Affairs within the Public Affairs Department.Primary responsibilities include
writing, planning, coordinating and executing the Association's consumer
advocacy relations and coalition-building efforts.Individual will be responsible for assisting in development
of appropriate wireless policy and consumer advocacy messaging, implementation
of federal/state/local campaign tactics, and forming and executing external
communications program utilizing a variety of online and outreach channels.
Manager
will be expected to perform the following tasks:assist in regular communication with interested third-party
groups and consumer database; assist in responding to inquiries on various
wireless advocacy issues from member companies and media; assist in proactively
seeking placement of wireless consumer policy editorial and online content;
assist in the writing and distribution of press releases; assist in the writing
and distribution of all online and social media forum content; production of
issue briefings, Member packets, talking points and other associated consumer
issue material relative to state, local, federal governments and FCC
activities; development of wireless consumer policy content and creative for
distribution via various media channels; help in management of outside vendor
and consultant team; assist in booth planning and execution, as well as
consumer and media relations outreach at Association's conventions; general
administrative, legal, accounting and logistical support to Director and VP, as
needed.
Four-year
degree and 2-4 years professional experience in Hill, campaign and/or state and
local politics required, as is participation in media
relations/communications/consumer advocacy.Experience required in advocacy and campaign plan writing,
press writing, social media forum participation, collateral design and
multimedia content development.
Wireless
industry experience and familiarity with telecommunications skills helpful.
Send
resume, cover letter with salary requirements to
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The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI)
is seeking to hire a Resident Women’s Political Participation Program Manager to
assist with its political party, civil society, and governance initiatives in
Iraq. The Manager will be supervised by the Institute’s Civil Society Director
in Iraq, but be expected to closely coordinate with the Director for Political
Party Programs and the Director for Governance.Support will also be provided by other Iraq and Washington, D.C.-based
staff. The Manager will be based in Erbil, with frequent travel to Baghdad.
This position is available immediately.
Background
NDI is a non-profit organization working to strengthen and expand
democracy worldwide. Calling on a global network of volunteer experts, NDI
provides practical assistance to civic and political leaders advancing
democratic values, practices and institutions. The Institute works with
democrats in every region of the world to build political and civic
organizations, safeguard elections, and promote citizen participation, openness
and accountability in government.
NDI has worked in Iraq since June 2003, implementing programs in
political party, governance, and civil society development, as well as
election-related activities such as domestic monitoring and candidate
preparation. In each of these program elements, NDI has incorporated work to
specifically address women’s issues and help raise the level of women’s
participation in Iraq. Program components that target women political party
activists, women MPs, and women working in the civil society sector aim to
provide practical skills to participants while also identifying major policy
priorities and assisting participants to develop advocacy campaigns or other
efforts to address those priorities.
After the March 7, 2010 national parliamentary elections, NDI’s
program will be re-engaging its partners on non-campaign and election-related
topics, focusing on internal party development, governance development, and
broad-based civil society activism.
Required
Skills
Work with the Civil Society Director and senior
staff to increase the participation of women within the Institute’s civil
society, political party, and governance programs;
Coordinate activities and capacity-building
efforts with the regional multi-party women’s caucuses, the parliamentary
women’s caucus, and various advocacy groups throughout Iraq;
Build and maintain collaborative working
relationships with program partners, including political parties, elected
officials, parliamentary staff, civil society groups and members of the
international community working on women’s participation programs;
Provide counsel and training to local,
provincial, and national representatives, political parties, and others on
approaches to increase women’s participation in Iraqi political life;
Facilitate information and skills exchange among
networks of women political leaders, political party members, civil
society leaders and international resource persons;
Coordinate training activities, workshops and
other events, including the preparation of modules and training materials;
Draft reports that detail program activities and
monitor and measure program results and political developments;
Manage team of up to five national staff and
coordinate work with other program teams.
Required
Experience
Undergraduate degree in a field of study related
to international development; graduate degree in political science,
international relations, public policy, law, or related field preferred;
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working
on women’s political participation issues in the field of democracy and
governance, either through work with political parties, civic groups, or
community outreach and organizing;
Ability to live and work in a challenging
political environment;
Experience in results-oriented program design,
strategic planning, and program evaluation;
Prior experience organizing and facilitating
individual and group consultations and communicating skills and experience
to others as a trainer, advisor, or consultant;
Exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural
sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and
foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, and
policy-makers;
High degree of organization and initiative;
Proven capacity to meet program goals while
managing financial, administrative, and security responsibilities;
Experience in managing and developing a small team;
Superior oral and written communications skills
to effectively present information in a clear and persuasive manner in
English; knowledge of Arabic a plus;
Exceptional analytical skills for interpreting
complex program and political issues;
Ability to adjust programmatic
activities based on changing political circumstances and in response to
needs articulated by local partners and program stakeholders;
Ability to
effectively and appropriately handle stressful living and working
conditions in a compound setting, often with restricted ability for
personal travel/movement outside of the compound;
Experience working in post-conflict environments
and/or countries undergoing political transitions;
Willingness to be highly flexible and adaptable
to a rapidly changing environment;
Experience in implementing large international
development programs strongly preferred; and
Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and
spreadsheet applications.
NDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion,
gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.
Application Instructions
To apply online please visit our website at www.ndi.org and click on Employment.
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks a legislator or senior political staff member with significant experience at the state/province or national level. The applicant should possess international experience and broad knowledge of parties in parliament, legislative strategy, organization and operations to implement the governance component of the Institute’s Iraq program. The Senior Resident Program Manager reports to the Governance Director. The position is based in Baghdad, Iraq, with travel to Erbil. The selected individual will help develop customized training/consultation programs in coordination with partners and program directors based on identified needs of party caucuses and other representative and legislative bodies.
Primary Responsibilities • Assist in the management of the overall implementation of NDI’s governance program in Iraq; • Assist the Iraqi Council of Representatives (CoR) with organizational and managerial development by providing non-partisan training/consultation in the role of party caucuses, constituency outreach methods, members and committees, strategic planning, internal organization and communication, and public relations strategies; • Assist the CoR committees in exercising their legislative and oversight functions through organization of legislative, fact findings and investigative public hearings and outreach towards the civic sector organizations; • Assist the CoR with adopting and utilizing basic rules of lawmaking, parliamentary procedures and representative oversight functions; • Assist the CoR and Presidency Council to develop governing processes, rules of procedures, regulations and directives, and implement government programs and polices; • Assist with day-to-day management and oversight of local program staff Baghdad office; • Collaborate with other NDI Iraq program teams to maximize cross programmatic activities; • Ensure programmatic goals are achieved and operational and reporting requirements are adhered to; • Maintain relationships with key partners in government and the donor community; • Draft and submit field reports that monitor and measure program results and political developments.
Required Skills • Bachelors Degree, preferably in political science, international relations, public policy, law or related field preferred; Graduate degree preferred; • Minimum of ten (10) years experience working with non-governmental organizations, legislatures or political parties at the state or national level; • Effective communication skills that include a strong ability to deliver effective and convincing presentations as well as the ability to write strong and detailed consultation reports; • Proven ability to communicate skills and experience to others; • Experience in providing advice of a political nature to high ranking officials; • Previous training/consultation experience; • Familiarity with international political systems; • Experience working in post-conflict environments and/or countries undergoing political transitions; • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior political and civic leaders as well as members of the donor and diplomatic community; • Ability to adjust programmatic activities based on changing political circumstances and in response to needs articulated by local partners and program stakeholders; • Ability to effectively and appropriately handle stressful living and working conditions in a compound setting, often with restricted ability for personal travel/movement outside of the compound; • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and with cultural sensitivity with a diverse group of co-workers, partners, and the general public; • Willingness to be highly flexible and adaptable to a rapidly changing environment; • Arabic language skills desirable, but not required; • Living/working experience outside of the U.S. preferred.
Comment: This is a non-dependent post. NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Instructions
To apply online please visit our website at www.ndi.org and click on Employment.
The National Democratic Institute for
International Affairs (NDI) seeks a legislator or senior political staff member
with significant experience at the state/province or national level. The
applicant should possess international experience and broad knowledge of parties
in parliament, legislative strategy, organization and operations to implement
the governance component of the Institute’s Iraq program.The Resident Senior Program Manager
reports to the Governance Director. The position is based in Erbil, Iraq, with travel to Baghdad. The selected individual will help
develop customized training/consultation programs in coordination with partners
and program directors based on identified needs of party caucuses and other
representative and legislative bodies.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist
in the management of the overall implementation of NDI’s governance
program in Iraq;
Assist
the Iraqi Council of Representatives (CoR) and the Kurdish Regional
Parliament (KRP) with organizational and managerial development by
providing non-partisan training/consultation in the role of party
caucuses, constituency outreach methods, members and committees, strategic
planning, internal organization and communication, and public relations
strategies;
Assist
the KRP committees in exercising their legislative and oversight functions
through organization of legislative, fact findings and investigative
public hearings and outreach towards the civic sector organizations;
Assist
the KRP with adopting and utilizing basic rules of lawmaking,
parliamentary procedures and representative oversight functions;
Assist
the KRP to develop governing processes, rules of procedures, regulations
and directives, and implement government programs and polices;
Assist
with day-to-day management and oversight of local program staff in the
Erbil office;
Collaborate
with other NDI Iraq program teams to maximize cross programmatic
activities;
Ensure
programmatic goals are achieved and operational and reporting requirements
are adhered to;
Maintain
relationships with key partners in government and the donor community;
Draft
and submit field reports that monitor and measure program results and
political developments.
Required Skills
Bachelor’s Degree,
preferably in political science, international relations, public policy,
law or related field preferred; Graduate degree preferred;
Minimum of ten (10)
years experience working with non-governmental organizations, legislatures
or political parties at the state or national level;
Effective communication
skills that include a strong ability to deliver effective and convincing
presentations as well as the ability to write strong and detailed
consultation reports;
Proven ability to communicate
skills and experience to others;
Experience in providing advice
of a political nature to high ranking officials;
Previous training/consultation
experience;
Familiarity with
international political systems;
Experience working in
post-conflict environments and/or countries undergoing political
transitions;
Demonstrated
ability to work effectively with senior political and civic leaders as
well as members of the donor and diplomatic community;
Ability
to adjust programmatic activities based on changing political
circumstances and in response to needs articulated by local partners and
program stakeholders;
Ability to effectively and appropriately handle
stressful living and working conditions in a compound setting, often with
restricted ability for personal travel/movement outside of the compound;
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly,
effectively, and with cultural sensitivity with a diverse group of
co-workers, partners, and the general public;
Willingness to be highly
flexible and adaptable to a rapidly changing environment;
Arabic language skills
desirable, but not required;
Living/working
experience outside of the U.S. preferred.
Comment:
This is a non-dependent post.
NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation,
marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Instructions
To apply online please visit our website at www.ndi.org and click on Employment.
USAC, a dynamic company in downtown DC, has an
outstanding opportunity for the regular full-time position of Outreach
Program Manager in
USAC’s External Relations Division.The Outreach Program Manager provides support for an expanding set of
education and communication activities conducted in support of the four
Universal Service Fund (USF) program areas.The position requires commitment to USAC’s service mission
and ready adaptability to dynamic, diverse work responsibilities. The ideal
candidate will have experience in communications, marketing, or outreach in
non-profit, government, or social service environments, with specific
experience working in a congressional office.The position will help with developing and maintaining
educational and informational materials, analyzing and reporting on USF
stakeholder audiences, and assisting with the implementation and tracking of
education and communication strategies involving in-person, print, and
electronic program activities and supporting materials.
The successful candidate
will have:
4-6 years of experience in communications,
marketing, and/or outreach in a non-profit, government, or social service
environment;
Bachelor’s degree from
an accredited college or university;
1-2 years experience working in a congressional
office or in a government relations position requiring significant
interaction with congressional offices and knowledge of congressional
operations;
Exceptional time management
and organizational skills;
High level of
attention to detail;
Demonstrated ability
to work independently and collaboratively on varied activities.
Responsibilities include:
Manage, foster, and
maintain USAC’s outreach activities with partner organizations and
stakeholder groups, such as Congress, the FCC, state telecom associations,
and industry trade associations;
Track activities and
contacts associated with USF stakeholder organizations and relevant to
External Relations programs, such as professional meeting participation,
trainings, workshops, and others;
Develop and implement
appropriate communications materials and tools for stakeholder and
industry audiences (newsletters, news briefs, articles, brochures, news
releases);
Assist with
identifying and analyzing key segments of USF stakeholder audiences;
Serve as primary point of contact for
congressional inquiries;
Serve as primary point of contact for media
inquiries;
Other duties as
assigned.
Competitive salary, with
excellent benefits package.If
interested, please email letter of interest, resume and salary requirements to
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.Can also
fax to 202-777-0293 or mail to HR, 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington,
DC20036.
Only principals will be
accepted.No agencies please.EOE
The Department
of Engineering and Public Policy (www.epp.cmu.edu) at Carnegie Mellon
University seeks an office manager to average about 20 hours per week running
its small Washington office at 1200 New York Avenue, NW.Duties include secretarial and
administrative support; organizing workshops; assistance for student interns;
etc. Some technical background desirable.No consultants combining this with other work.Send resume to Barbara Bugosh at
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What’s your motivation? Want satisfying work that makes a real difference in people’s lives? At the American Heart Association we’re working to prevent, treat anddefeat our nation’s No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease. We have an excellent opportunity for a Director of Start! Heart Walk in our Arlington, VA office. The American Heart Association is seeking a high energy, competitive, and achievement driven individual to be part of the GWR Start! Heart Walk Team covering suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington DC! This position requires someone who has experience with large fundraising goals and large events. If you have a strong fundraising or sales background where you traveled in an assigned territory OR if you have an event coordination background COUPLED with sales or fundraising we want to hear from you! Your daily activities will include securing and growing major sponsorships, managing, motivating, and training high-level volunteers, orienting committee members, planning and executing several large events, collaborating with AHA staff. Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do! Candidates must apply online as the AHA’s recruitment process does not include the utilization of faxed or hard copy resumes.
The American Heart Association is a drug, alcohol and tobacco-free workplace.
To direct the Department of Marketing and Communications for the Graduate School of Political Management, a division of the College of Professional Studies (CPS), including master’s programs in political management, legislative affairs, and strategic public relations, primarily focusing on defining and implementing marketing and communications objectives, incorporating strategies tailored toward program needs, target markets and cost-efficiency. Through the creation, development and management of image and branding initiatives for all programs, the Director will integrate strategies for select audience clusters for both open enrollment and business-to-business program offerings in order to effectively expand market share and ensure optimum visibility.
A Master's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education or experience is necessary.
Four years professional experience in marketing, advertising or public relations, with particular expertise in social media, to include a minimum of two years of managerial experience is necessary.
Proficiency with personal computers, presentation preparation, graphic/art, and spreadsheet related programs is required, as is a solid working knowledge of current technologies used in communications including the web and marketing management including database and customer relations management software is necessary.
Strong communications, analytical, and management skills, including the ability to manage and complete complex projects simultaneously, are necessary.
Previous experience with an academic institution is desirable.
To apply please visit out jobsite at www.gwu.jobs and search for posting number 0601675. GW is an EOE/AA Employer.
The North American Insulation Manufacturers Associationis seeking an appropriately skilled, motivated and experienced individual to serve as Director, Government Affairs and Communications for the Council of NAIMA. The Council of NAIMA is newly formed within and yet independent of the rest of NAIMA, providing a unified, focused voice for the insulation industry in legislative policy debates. Its 15 founding members manufacture a wide variety of insulation products. The Council of NAIMA advocates for policies and programs that mandate, encourage, and incentivize increased energy efficiency through insulation in new and existing residential and commercial buildings and industrial applications.The Director, Government Affairs and Communications, will be based at the NAIMA offices in Alexandria, VA.A college degree and minimum of 10 years related experience are required. Interested parties are invited to submit resume and cover letter to Human Resources at NAIMA, at
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The Hill, the most important publishing brand and news source among Washington DC's Government Opinion Leaders, is seeking a highly motivated, seasoned advertising sales executive to sell appropriate consumer ads on the fastest growing, most prestigious political/policy oriented website.
Candidate must have media experience and be proficient in developing new business from the start. References essential. Position located in either New York or Washington, DC. Salary is based on experience. Benefits include Health, Dental and 401K. Please send resume to
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Natl trade assoc seeks candidate with 4-year degree, 2+ years exp and trade assoc background to monitor/address state issues. Position in DC. $65-70k DOE. Email resume to
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DDC Advocacy is a full-service issue advocacy firm that
offers complete program strategy, development, and execution services to
corporate, association, and non-profit clients. Public affairs leaders
from these organizations count on DDC Advocacy to empower constituent advocates
to participate in the public policy process and help them win on issues.
Founded in 1996 as Democracy, Data & Communications, DDC Advocacy works
with 50% of the Fortune 100 and many of the largest associations.
The Field Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing
grassroots initiatives on behalf of our clients.Grassroots initiatives include both field and media,
therefore we require someone with strong campaign experience in both
areas.Successful candidate will
have extensive political and public affairs background (minimum 3-5 years
professional experience), campaign experience and a thorough understanding of
grassroots tactics.Ideal
candidate will also enjoy a campaign style work environment and be comfortable
managing day-to-day aspects of campaigns as well as communicating directly with
high-profile clients.
As one of the premier grassroots firms in the country, DDC
Advocacy offers the nation’s most complete array of grassroots services, from
nationwide, on-the-ground support to cutting-edge advocacy services. DDC Advocacy offers a competitive benefits package
including comprehensive medical, dental benefits, parking, casual dress,
matching 401(K) and more.
DDC Advocacy is seeking a Deputy Field Manager to work with
managers and consultants implementing grassroots initiatives for issue-based
advocacy campaigns.The
Deputy Field Manager will work closely with the Director of Field Operations
managing campaigns nationwide, providing detailed reports to clients on
campaign progress and providing administrative support to the team.
This is an outstanding opportunity to gain valuable
experience and knowledge of grassroots lobbying and the public affairs arena.
Requirements:
·Strong
understanding of politics and public affairs
·Outstanding
communication and organization skills
·High level
of motivation and ability to thrive in campaign style work environment
·Strong writing
skills
·Campaign or
Hill Intern experience
As one of the premier grassroots firms in the nation, DDC
Advocacy (www.ddcadvocacy.com)
offers the nation’s most complete array of grassroots services, from
nationwide, on the ground support to cutting edge online advocacy
services.DDC Advocacy offers full
benefits package including medical and dental benefits, parking, matching
401(k) and more!
Program:Global Network for Neglected Tropical
Diseases
Position Title:Managing Director
Reports to: President,
Sabin Vaccine Institute
Organization Summary:
The Sabin Vaccine Institute is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to reducing human suffering from
infectious and neglected diseases. Through its efforts in vaccine research,
development and advocacy, Sabin works to provide greater access to vaccines and
essential medicines for millions mired in pain, poverty and despair. Founded in
1993 in honor of Dr. Albert B. Sabin, discoverer of the oral polio vaccine, the
Sabin Vaccine Institute works with prestigious institutions, scientists,
medical professionals, and organizations to provide short and long-term
solutions that result in healthier individuals, families and communities around
the globe. www.sabin.org.
Program Summary:
The Global Network for Neglected
Tropical Diseases, a major program of Sabin, is an advocacy initiative
dedicated to raising the awareness, political will, and funding necessary to
control and eliminate the most common neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)--a
group of disabling, disfiguring, and deadly diseases affecting more than 1.4
billion people worldwide living on less than $1.25 a day. www.globalnetwork.org.
Position Summary:
The Sabin Vaccine
Institute’s Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (Global Network)
seeks a Managing Director to oversee the Global Network’s strategic direction,
advocacy and resource mobilization efforts, policy formulation, communications
outreach, daily operations and overall governance. This position is responsible
for the overall success of the Global Network and its goal of raising awareness
and resources to control and eliminate the seven most common NTDs. The Managing
Director will report to the President of the Sabin Vaccine Institute and will
lead a full-time staff of twelve and a pool of interns.
Primary Responsibilities:
Internal
·Set the strategic direction of the Global
Network, developing and managing the strategic planning and review process to facilitate results-focused goal setting
·Directly supervise and
manage senior programmatic, policy, and development and communications staff
External
·Lead
efforts to fulfill the advocacy and resource mobilization objectives of two
Gates Foundation grants calling for $200 million to be raised to treat 230
million individuals at risk from NTDs by 2014
·Develop and lead the Global
Network’s resource development efforts including grant
writing and management, high net worth donor cultivation and corporate
partnerships
·Develop and
manage relationships with key stakeholders in the government, non-governmental
organizations, and private sectors to increase funding and improve policies for
combating NTDs
Additional Responsibilities:
Internal
Generate standard and ad hoc reports on the
Global Network’s performance for the Sabin Vaccine Institute’s President,
Chairman and Board of Trustees, as appropriate
External
Ensure that the Global
Network’s marketing and communications strategy and activities effectively
represent the Global Network’s purpose
Serve as the principal liaison with the Global
Network partner organizations and other alliances, including the Gates
Foundation
·Represent
the Global Network at key meetings and conferences, including preparation and
delivery of presentations
Act as spokesperson for the
Global Network with the media and at global health events
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
This position calls for a
highly motivated, strategic leader with an ability to manage relationships
across a diverse spectrum of constituents and has an interest in understanding
and navigating the complexities of the global health landscape.Additional attributes:
·Bachelor’s
degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred
·Minimum of 15 years
professional related experience, with7-10 years direct experience in mobilizing cross sector partnerships and
generating in-kind and financial resources
·Willingness
to travel extensively required for advocacy team-building and donor cultivation
·Proven
leader with management and supervisory experience
·Strong, charismatic,
and energetic public communicator and spokesperson
·Demonstrated
ability to build strong relationships and partnerships
·Creative
problem-solving abilities
·Experience in managing
cross functioning communications, marketing and fundraising teams and
activities as well as familiarity with programmatic activities
·Strong track record in
fundraising including experience in leveraging resources drawn from corporate
and high net worth individuals for social issues
·Astute networker and
relationship builder
·Big picture/strategic
thinker with the ability to ensure that all members of the team execute flawlessly
·Ability to manage
complex tasks; highly organized, dependable and able to prioritize competing
demands while meeting all critical deadlines
·Entrepreneurial,
innovative and capable of adapting to a dynamic environment
·Experience in public
health and public sector resource mobilization preferred
Ability to relate to the subject matter, but direct
experience in NTDs is not required
How to Apply:
To be considered, please
submit your cover letter, resume and salary requirements via e-mail to
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HR Manager, Sabin Vaccine Institute, 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 7100,
Washington, DC 20006. Please be sure to reference “GN-Managing Director” in the
subject line. Your cover letter should:
(1) address the reasons for your interest in this position; and, (2) describe
the knowledge, skills, and abilities you would bring the Sabin Vaccine
Institute and its Global Network for Neglected
Tropical Diseases Program. No phone calls, please. Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
Salary commensurate with qualifications
and experience. Sabin Vaccine Institute has a generous benefits package.
Sabin
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be
considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion,
national origin, ancestry, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The
Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is a national non-profit policy
organization that develops and advocates for policies at the federal, state and
local levels that improve the lives of low income people. CLASP’s Workforce
Development Team conducts research, provides policy analysis, engages in
advocacy, and offers targeted technical assistance at the federal, state and
local levels on a range of issues including postsecondary education, adult literacy,
workforce development and income and work supports. (For more information on
our organization, visit www.clasp.org)
Job
Responsibilities.The Policy Analyst will work with the
director and members of the Workforce Development Team on responsibilities that
include:
·Advocating
for federal postsecondary education and training and adult literacy policies
that promote access to marketable credentials and labor market success forlow-income adults and other
nontraditional students, including the development of multiple pathways to postsecondary
credentials and careers in growth areas of the economy;
Tracking and
analyzing related legislative and regulatory developments;
Taking the lead in
developing CLASP’s long-term federal postsecondary agenda;
·Analyzing,
synthesizing, and reporting on research and state and local developments to
support this advocacy; and
Speaking to a wide
variety of audiences, including national, state and local policymakers and
practitioners on substantive areas of work.
Job
Qualifications
include:
Experience of at
least 3-5 years for policy analyst and 6 years for senior policy
analyst,with policies that
support postsecondary access
and success
Advocacy
experience, especially at the federal level, preferred
Excellent research,
analytical, writing, and oral communication skills
The capacity to
work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Experience with
adult literacy/ESL policy is desirable
Graduate degree in
public policy/administration or other relevant field is preferred
This job is based
in Washington, DC
Salary:
Salary is
commensurate with experience. CLASP offers
exceptional benefits, including several health insurance options, dental
insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, long term care insurance, a
403(b) retirement program, flexible spending accounts and generous vacation,
sick leave, and holiday schedules.
Application:Please
send a resume, writing sample, references and a cover letter, by mail or email
to:
Feeding America is the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Its mission is to feed America's hungry through a national network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger. Each year, the Feeding America network provides food to more than 25 million low-income people facing hunger in the United States, including more than 9 million children and nearly 3 million seniors.
Feeding America’s network of more than 200 food banks serves all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, securing and distributing more than 2.5 billion pounds of food and grocery products annually. Those member food banks support approximately 63,000 local charitable agencies and 70,000 programs, which provide food directly to individuals and families in need. To learn more about Feeding America, please visit its website at: www.feedingamerica.org.
Position Overview
Feeding America is currently seeking an experienced Vice President of Public Policy to manage and lead the organization’s seven-person Washington, D.C. office: a dynamic, highly effective, and vital branch of the organization. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Government Relations & Public Policy, the Vice President is responsible for directing the analysis, development, and promotion of administrative and legislative policies that advances the mission of Feeding America and its network. As a member of the government relations team, the Vice President of Public Policy works closely with the Senior Vice President and the Chicago-based Vice President of Government Relations & Advocacy. Together, they will establish a strategic policy agenda that strengthens and expands the federal food safety net and fosters effective collaborations between the public and private sectors.
Qualifications
· At least 12 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, research and/or legislation with 6 years in management.
· Proven track record of working with Congress, federal agencies and other organizations focused on anti-hunger issues.
· Experience working with the Government Relations offices of corporate donors.
· Able to work on tax issues related to the donation of food products and with federal agencies that oversee food issues, including USDA, FEMA and HUD.
· Excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to diplomatically prioritize multiple demands.
· Aptitude to meet challenges presented by the changing political, social and economic landscape and opportunities that will advance Feeding America’s mission and values.
A senior level role that will report to the Vice President of Government and Community Relations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Development of federal government relations strategies; Building relationships with key individuals in Congress and the Administration: Implementation of policies that could influence the growth and competitiveness of Walgreens; Provide vision, leadership, and direction for federal public policy development and federal government relations; Communication with contract lobbyists, legislators, congressional staff members, interest groups, trade associations and federal agencies to convey the company positions on issues; Track and monitor legislation and pending legislation based on input from appropriate internal departments and business units; Proactively identify and communicate legislative issues and trends that impact the company operations and concerns; Writing memos and preparing briefing materials; Monitoring hearings; Drafting grassroots messaging and monitoring results; Effectively coordinate activities to ensure that issues are communicated quickly and accurately to appropriate internal personnel; Lead, mentor, and manage staff; Support succession planning and talent development of organization; Engage in political activity representing Walgreen Co. as approved by management.
Qualifications: B.A./B.S required, JD or Master's degree desired; have a minimum of 10 years experience in federal government relations including a previous history that includes working on Capitol Hill for a minimum of 5 years; health care related committee experience is preferred; working knowledge of pharmacy issues, Medicaid, Medicare and health care; working understanding of the federal legislative processes, as well as strong oral and written communication skills; strong organization skills; ability to multitask varied legislative issues and meet extremely tight deadlines; outstanding attention to detail and follow-through; analytical and creative thinker, self-starter. 10-20% travel may be required.
Apply: Please send resume and coverletter to
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With revenues of $53 billion, United Technologies Corporation (UTC) is a Fortune 50 company, and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high technology products to the aerospace and building systems industries. UTC’s companies are global industry leaders and include Otis, Carrier, UTC Fire & Security, Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, Hamilton Sundstrand and UTC Power.
Based in UTC’s Washington, DC office, the Senior Manager, Communications will manage the communications efforts for UTC’s government affairs organization. In this role, he or she will work closely with UTC’s government relations professionals, business unit stakeholders, industry, public interest and community organizations to develop and execute key messages to accomplish UTC’s government relations goals. This position will report directly to the Director UTC Communications, with a customer reporting relationship to the Senior Vice President, Government Affairs.
Specifically, this individual will be responsible for the following actions.
• Build and execute the UTC Government Relations strategic communications plan to focus communications actions to achieve UTC business objectives in the National Capitol Region • Effectively craft UTC’s message for key government relations initiatives • Support the building of the UTC brand through advertising, marketing, and public relations events • Manage relationships with key consultants to develop UTC’s overall Washington communications strategy • Manage relationships with industry trade associations, public interest groups and think tanks • Build and manage relationships with key Congressional and Administration spokespeople and communicators • Cultivate relationships with key third party experts on areas of strategic importance to UTC • Manage relationships with other related industry communicators in the National Capitol Region • Serve as UTC’s primary spokesperson for government relations activities • Support senior executive media engagements, industry events, and speaking opportunities • Develop and leverage key media contacts for pro-active outreach on UTC initiatives • Advise on strategic partnerships to enhance UTC’s visibility in Washington • Manage UTC’s relationships with key institutions and community associations, such as the National Gallery of Art, the Kennedy Center, and other similar nonprofit organizations • Showcase the value of the Government Relations function within UTC through internal communications and information sharing
Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public policy, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with the Washington media, as well as experience operating in a complex, matrixed organization. This individual should have 10+ years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility in communications and/or related public policy roles. He or she should be able to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders and be able to develop creative communication approaches to support UTC’s business objectives in Washington.
For complete details on this position and to apply, visit us online at: www.utcjobs.com
United Technologies Corporation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
To advertise an employment position, please contact Cynthia Sommerfeld (202) 628-8524 or email
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