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IABC World Conference 2014
San Francisco, California
14-17 June 2015
“Changing the Landscape: Informing the future.”
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JOTW 51-2014
December 22, 2014
This is JOTW newsletter number 1,046
“If the stars should appear one night in a thousand years, how would men believe and adore; and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown! But every night come out these envoys of beauty, and light the universe with their admonishing smile.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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*** In this issue:
*** One Paragraph Pitch
1.) Graphic Designer/Creative Director, Webolutions, Greenwood Village, CO
2.) Digital Media Production Coordinator, Denver Broncos Football Club, Denver, Colo.
3.) Public Affairs Specialist (Press Officer), Office of the Commissioner, Office of External Affairs, Office of Media Affairs, Food and Drug Administration, Department Of Health And Human Service, Silver Spring, Maryland
4.) Consumer Communications and PR, DROPBOX, Communications Team, San Francisco, CA
5.) Public Affairs Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department Of Homeland Security, Denton, TX
6.) Public Relations Associate, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
7.) PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Edith Norse Rogers Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, Bedford, MA
8.) Senior Coordinator, Competition Communications, NASCAR, Charlotte, North Carolina
9.) SVP, Consulting – Public Affairs & Corp Communication, GfK Custom Research, Washington, DC
10.) Lead Corporate Public Relations Specialist, Bose Corporation, Framingham, MA
11.) Director of Communications and Marketing, First 5 LA, Los Angeles, CA
12.) Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, Volunteer Recruitment and Selection, Office of Recruitment, within the jurisdiction of the Regional Recruitment Office (RRO), Peace Corps, Chicago, IL
13.) Media Relations Manager, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, Palo Alto, CA
14.) Communications Analyst II, AFLAC, Columbus, GA
15.) Communications Associate, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), Alexandria, VA
16.) Public Affairs Specialist, National Park Service, Washington, DC
17.) Brand Ambassador/ Marketing Manager, Koppert Cress, Brooklyn, New York
18.) Marketing & Communications Specialist – Marketing Department, Volunteers of America, Dakotas, Sioux Falls, SD
19.) Street Outreach Specialist, Volunteers of America, Dakotas, Sioux Falls, SD
20.) Health Communications Specialist, Ebola hiring initiative, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Multiple locations
31.) Digital Communications Manager, The Southern Environmental Law Center, Charlottesville, VA
32.) Campaign Manager, Center for Popular Democracy, Washington, DC, or New York
33.) Public Affairs Specialist, Office of the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security, Department of State, Rosslyn, VA
34.) Media Relations Specialist, Purchase College, Purchase, NY
35.) Senior Communications Officer, Development Economics Global Indicators Group (DECIG), The World Bank, Washington, DC
36.) Health Communications Manager, NIH national health campaign, IQ Solutions, Rockville, MD
37.) Director, Marketing & Communications, Brookfield Properties, New York City, NY
38.) Director of Communications, Grand Rounds, Inc., San Francisco, CA
39.) Corporate Communications Manager, AQUENT, San Francisco, CA
40.) Director of Marketing and Communication, United Way, Hattiesburg, MS
41.) Director of Policy Communications, The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Washington, DC
42.) Director, Marketing & Communications, Brookfield Properties, New York City, NY
43.) Senior Public Relations Manager, CyberCoders, New York, NY
44.) Senior Manager, Communications and Public Relations, REVOLT MEDIA & TV, NY, NY
45.) Public Relations Manager, Dermalogica Academy, New York, NY
46.) Programme Officer – Mine Action, UNMAS – UN Mine Action Service, New York, USA
*** Weekly Piracy Report
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*** One Paragraph Pitch:
None this week.
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*** Global Communications Association
9th India Conference 8-9 January 2015
JW Marriott
Bangalore, India
https://www.gcaconference.com/speaker.html
*** IABC World Conference 2014
San Francisco, California
14-17 June 2015
Come explore new ways of approaching communication with some of the most innovative thinkers and visionary leaders of our time. With this year’s theme, “Changing the Landscape: Informing the future,” you will experience sessions that will stimulate your thinking. Gain ideas you can put to work now. By attending the IABC World Conference, you will: Increase your network with over 1,200 participants in attendance.
*** Gold Quill 2015
It’s time for the 2015 IABC Gold Quill Awards and a chance to reflect on the great work you do as communication professionals, teams and agencies around the world.
This year’s program challenges you to reach for the stars! Show us the strategies, programs and tactics that helped deliver success for your organization and allow us to acknowledge that world-class effort and achievement.
The IABC Gold Quill Awards recognize the breadth and depth of the communication professional’s role. Awards are offered in categories that span the gamut of communication management, skills, research and training. And just as important as winning awards, we know our entrants use this opportunity to get feedback from senior evaluators that can lead to continuous improvement and professional development.
More information on the program and these changes are available in the Gold Quill brochure and website (http://gq.iabc.com/). We also encourage you to review the Midas Touch Guide to create your submission and understand how it will be judged.
*** Out for Blood
The pursuit of life for the wounded on the fighting fronts of World War II
by Anastasia Kirby Lundquist
https://www.createspace.com/4230898
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
Dec 29 – January 1, Auburndale, mass.
January 20-22, San Diego, Calif.
January 26-29, Genoa, Italy
January 3, Naples, Italy
January 30-February 3, Chania, Crete, Greece
February 3-4, Rota Spain
March 15-20, Accra, Ghana
*** Your Very Next Step!
The December 2014 issue of YVNS newsletter is posted at
http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2014/12/12/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-december-2014/
*** Let’s get to the jobs:
1.) Graphic Designer/Creative Director, Webolutions, Greenwood Village, CO
http://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/index.cfm?PID=805&ID=9562,31738,0&S=ioksoioruwr#j121514_6
2.) Digital Media Production Coordinator, Denver Broncos Football Club, Denver, Colo.
http://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/index.cfm?PID=805&ID=9562,31738,0&S=ioksoioruwr#j121514_3
3.) Public Affairs Specialist (Press Officer), Office of the Commissioner, Office of External Affairs, Office of Media Affairs, Food and Drug Administration, Department Of Health And Human Service, Silver Spring, Maryland
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/381529100
4.) Consumer Communications and PR, DROPBOX, Communications Team, San Francisco, CA
https://www.dropbox.com/jobs/listing/108?ds=4f70cc000a
5.) Public Affairs Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department Of Homeland Security, Denton, TX
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/389518300
6.) Public Relations Associate, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
7.) PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Edith Norse Rogers Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, Bedford, MA
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/389602200
8.) Senior Coordinator, Competition Communications, NASCAR, Charlotte, North Carolina,
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States. NASCAR consists of three national series (the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series), four regional series, one local grassroots series and three international series. The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) governs the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship, the premier U.S. sports car series. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information, visit www.NASCAR.com and follow NASCAR at www.facebook.com/NASCAR and Twitter: @NASCAR.
Job Description:
NASCAR seeks a talented professional to join in the position of Senior Coordinator, Competition Communications based in our Daytona Beach, FL office.
Senior Coordinator, Competition Communications will provide proactive, strategic media relations and communications for Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Competition Communications team and the at-track NASCAR Competition Team.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Travel to national series events as a member of the Competition Communications team, providing on-site support in the media center, garage and other areas as assigned.
- Provide proactive, strategic media relations in advance of national series events.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with media while operating at track.
- Oversee planning and execution of long-term, strategic projects as assigned.
- Manage weekly safety programs including communications agendas, incident chains and safety team notifications by compiling vital safety documentation and other pertinent information and disseminating to all relevant at-track personnel.
- Manage weekly correspondence for IMC team, disseminating travel schedules and weekly track logistics information.
- Manage weekly PR Rep schedules, procedures, and logistical details.
- Assist with IMC special events as assigned.
- Contribute to monitoring and measurement of traditional media coverage.
- 70% travel required (including weekends)
Required skills/experience:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient on Company provided hardware and software.
Writing skills, attention to detail, customer service, confidentiality, communication skills
Apply Online: www.employment.nascar.com
NASCAR offers an exciting fast paced environment with competitive pay and outstanding benefits including 401(k) eligibility after 30 days.
EOE
NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.
https://external-nascar.icims.com/jobs/1270/senior-coordinator%2c-competition-communications/job
9.) SVP, Consulting – Public Affairs & Corp Communication, GfK Custom Research, Washington, DC
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=143823779
10.) Lead Corporate Public Relations Specialist, Bose Corporation, Framingham, MA
http://careers.prweekus.com/jobseeker/job/21582196/
*** From Galina Collins:
Please post.
Galina Collins
Interim Director of Human Resources
First 5 LA
Los Angeles, CA
11.) Director of Communications and Marketing, First 5 LA, Los Angeles, CA
First 5 LA seeks dynamic communications executive for senior management team. Agency recently adopted strategic plan that identifies communications and marketing as a key lever to successful completion of all outcomes in support children 0-5 and their families. Manages $6 M budget, 13 employees plus contractors.
Must have demonstrated success in the design, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive communication and marketing effort including: brand management, corporate communications, media relations, website, social media, advertising, event management, collateral materials, sponsorships/partnerships and internal communications.
Los Angeles based.
Send resumes to Justus McGinity Executive Search at First5LA@j2mconsult.onmircrosoft.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Full description here:
12.) Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, Volunteer Recruitment and Selection, Office of Recruitment, within the jurisdiction of the Regional Recruitment Office (RRO), Peace Corps, Chicago, IL
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/389840200
13.) Media Relations Manager, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, Palo Alto, CA
http://www.lpchcareers.com/job/job_info/2937/E
14.) Communications Analyst II, AFLAC, Columbus, GA
http://aflac.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=47342
15.) Communications Associate, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), Alexandria, VA
16.) Public Affairs Specialist, National Park Service, Washington, DC
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/389650800
*** From Christi Angel:
Hi,
Please find attached the job description for the posting. Thank you in advance.
Christi Angel
Executive Assistant
Karp Resources
New York, NY
17.) Brand Ambassador/ Marketing Manager, Koppert Cress, Brooklyn, New York
Koppert Cress USA is a unique, premier grower of living microgreens, cut
microgreens, and specialties on the North Fork of Long Island, NY with origins in
Dutch innovative agriculture and advanced greenhouse technology. Our reputation
with the best chefs in the world and with specialty food distributors and wholesalers
throughout the United States is unmatched, and our commitment to quality
customer satisfaction is the yardstick by which we measure success. Koppert Cress
has received many awards and much recognition, including being appointed as the
James Beard House’s official purveyor of hand selected microgreens and specialties.
For more information on Koppert Cress USA, see www.usa.koppertcress.com.
Koppert Cress USA is seeking an engaging, highly talented, organized, and
entrepreneurial Brand Ambassador/Marketing Manager with outstanding
interpersonal skills, drive, creativity and passion for the beauty and taste of food to
develop and actively implement marketing plan aimed at a network of talented chefs,
specialty food distributors and wholesalers within a 100 miles radius of New York
City.
The Brand Ambassador/Marketing Manager reports directly to the General
Manager and will be based in our offices in Brooklyn, NY. Several part time
employees, and potentially some full time employees as well, report directly to this
position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, coordinate, and actively implement marketing plans designed to
maintain and increase existing business and interact with excellent chefs,
specialty food distributors and wholesalers within a 100 miles radius of New
York City.
- Actively engage with restaurant chefs, distributors, and specialty food
distributors’ sales staff to sustain and create demand for our 75 varieties of
unique microgreens and specialties.
- Act as the ambassador of the Koppert Cress’s brand— our agricultural
products that are unique in flavor, fragrance, and beauty— and assume
responsibility for representing the brand effectively.
- Support business development and marketing activities with communication
initiatives such as regular newsletters and social media engagement.
- Partner effectively with the sales team.
- Effectively recruit and retain 4-6+ paid interns, creating an engaged,
motivated team whose interactions with prospective and future clients
enhance the success of the organization.
- Work several week-long trade shows and participate in East Coast business
development trips.
- Effectively manage direct reports and delegate responsibilities. Manage the
resolution of employees’ work-related problems.
- Actively participate in bi-weekly sales and marketing meetings at our
headquarters in Riverhead, NY.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-4+ years of experience in hands-on marketing implementation and external
communications with 2+ years of supervisory experience.
- BA/BS degree.
- Exceptional, engaging interpersonal skills – ability to work effectively with
diverse, busy people.
- Entrepreneurial, reliable, resilient, and organized.
- Proficiency in a second language such as Japanese or Spanish is a plus.
- Outstanding writing skills and engaging writing style.
- Outstanding project management and planning skills.
- Experienced and effective in working in culturally diverse environments.
- Superb follow-through with outstanding judgment and a positive attitude.
- Experience in basic graphic design, layout, and photographic editing.
- Experience in recruiting, developing and managing new staff, and developing
direct reports to improve the effectiveness and capabilities of new hires.
- Highly effective in a dynamic, fast-paced, quality, and efficiency focused
environment.
- Ability to absorb new information quickly and to translate key points into
positive outcomes.
- Excellent influencing, cooperation, and negotiation skills and the ability to use
them appropriately.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a desire and proven
ability to communicate with people at different knowledge and educational
levels.
- Outstanding proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with special emphasis on
Word and Excel, as well as desktop publishing and communications software.
- Valid driving license.
- A passion for the beauty and taste of food.
Koppert Cress USA has an office in Brooklyn, NY and its greenhouses are located in
Riverhead and Cutchogue on the beautiful North Fork of Long Island. Koppert Cress
USA offers a highly competitive annual compensation package with excellent benefits
including a car, smart phone, laptop, and IPad.
If you have the enthusiasm and drive to succeed in this role and want to join an
exceptional, innovative, growing agricultural company as Brand
Ambassador/Marketing Manager, please send a cover letter and resume,
including salary requirements, to info.usa@koppertcress.com. Please include “Brand
Ambassador/Marketing Manager” in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be
contacted by phone and email. Background checks and computer literacy tests are
required of final candidates for this position.
Koppert Cress USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply via email: info.usa@koppertcress.com.
18.) Marketing & Communications Specialist – Marketing Department, Volunteers of America, Dakotas, Sioux Falls, SD
https://voadakotas.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0y9z/
19.) Street Outreach Specialist, Volunteers of America, Dakotas, Sioux Falls, SD
https://voadakotas.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0ybt/
20.) Health Communications Specialist, Ebola hiring initiative, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Multiple locations
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/389721100
21.) Director of Media and Communications, Integrated Resource Technologies, Inc., Washington, DC
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=143819785
*** From Bill Seiberlich:
22.) Marketing Communications Manager, CERTAINTEED GYP & CEILINGS USA, Valley Forge, PA
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Valley Forge, Pa., has helped shape the building products industry for more than 100 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm’s slogan “Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed,” quickly inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed® is North America’s leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, gypsum and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, the world’s largest building products company, CertainTeed and its affiliates have more than 5,700 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. For five consecutive years, the company has received top honors from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its contributions in protecting the environment and was most recently the recipient of the 2013 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award. The group had total sales of approximately $3.3 billion in 2012. www.certainteed.com
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for developing and managing the communications strategy for CertainTeed Gypsum and for support of the collective needs of the marketing plan and the individual segment/product/brand/technical support/sales plans. Oversees the development and execution of proactive, value added communications and advertising programs designed to project a favorable corporate image and gain customer support of CertainTeed Gypsum products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Directs Marketing Communication activities in alignment with strategic Company goals and objectives.
- Directs the development, creation, production and distribution of the Company’s advertising, communications, literature, direct mail, displays and convention exhibits, incentive programs, audio/visual, product and company publicity, packaging labels, and coordinates corporate events and meetings. Responsible for purchasing all associated materials and manpower resources required to support corporate and product marketing objectives.
- Responsible for the selection of outside professional vendors to provide services relating to Marketing Communication programs.
- Responsible for developing and administering departmental standards for high quality design, graphics, photography, printing and other media selections; making certain all department suppliers remain in compliance with these same standards.
- Coordinates the selection and adoption of company trademarks in liaison with Legal Department and insures proper use of trademarks in all advertising, promotional and communication programs.
- Reports on competitive advertising and promotional programs as they relate to Company product lines and promotional material.
- Provides design, graphic and writing counsel for other departments in the company and executes special assignments as required.
- Oversees inventory and distribution of advertising promotional and all assigned Corporate materials, and releases those materials in cooperation with specific corporate instructions.
- Oversees trade show and conference plans, coordinating with CertainTeed Corporate Marketing, other business units, and the CTG Marketing team
- Lead and implement e-newsletter, e-blast, mail, and other direct marketing programs and campaigns
- Develop and execute customer promotions and contests, including the Saint-Gobain Gypsum International Trophy Competition
- Develop plan, gain resources and budget proposal, execute and launch sustainability marketing plans, including EPDs, HPDs, training, and marketing communications initiatives related to sustainable habitat.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or the equivalent training and experience which will provide an in-depth knowledge of laws, regulations, practices, procedures, standards, and available resources concerning advertising, communications, and product sales promotion activities.
- Requires 7 or more years progressive experience with industrial communications and advertising, with at least 3 years at a management level.
- Exceptional communication skills, strong interpersonal relationship abilities
- Ability to organize effectively to meet goals and objectives; make accurate and effective judgments, as well as the ability to coach, develop, and motivate personnel.
- Past experience developing and managing a departmental budget
- Past experience managing people
PREFERRED OR DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- An MBA degree
- Building materials or construction industry experience.
- Language skills – French or Spanish
- FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Responsible planning and managing the department’s budget. Provide input into planning and the scheduling of projects and prepares capital expenditures as required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Manages Marketing Communications Specialist(s)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Overnight travel via airlines and rental cars is required, typically less than 10% of the time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Some minor manual labor required at trade shows or customer events.
EOE M/F/D/V
23.) Senior Foundation and Corporate Relations Manager, THE WISTAR INSTITUTE, Philadelphia, PA
24.) Assistant or Associate Professor, Public Relations, Department of Communication and The Arts at York College of Pennsylvania, York, Pennsylvania, United States
http://www.jobtarget.com/link.cfm?c=zMiTO4djWF66
25.) SR DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS., Fox Chase Cancer Center, American Oncologic Hospital, Temple University Health, Philadelphia, PA
26.) Press Officer, Temple University Health, Philadelphia, PA
27.) Communications Manager, PR and Digital Campaigns, World Lung Foundation, New York, New York
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/13834-communications-manager-pr-and-digital-campaigns
28.) SVP/VP and General Manager, Pierpont Communications, Inc., Dallas, Texas
http://careers.prweekus.com/jobseeker/job/21607826/
29.) PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Congressional and Public Affairs Office (SEA 00D), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Washington, DC
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/389054300
30.) Marketing Communications Specialist, Williams Lea Inc., Wheeling, WV
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=143786258
*** From Brooke Wilson:
31.) Digital Communications Manager, The Southern Environmental Law Center, Charlottesville, VA
The Southern Environmental Law Center is seeking a digital communications manager to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organization that is successfully addressing some of the most important and challenging environmental issues facing the Southeast and the nation.
About SELC: SELC’s mission is to protect and improve the quality of the Southeast’s natural areas and resources. Working closely with state and local partners in six states, we provide legal advocacy and leadership on priority regional issues relating to forests, the coast and wetlands, air and water pollution, and transportation and land use. Over its almost 28 year history, SELC has earned a reputation as one of the leading environmental organizations in the country. Headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, SELC also has offices in Chapel Hill, NC; Atlanta, GA; Asheville, NC; Charleston, SC; Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; Birmingham, AL; and Nashville, TN.
About the position: The digital communications manager will be responsible for implementing the organization’s digital communications, including SELC’s online news feed and social media platforms. Working closely with the director of program communications, director of marketing, and digital design and marketing manager, this person will develop digital strategies that engage our audiences, advance our programmatic work, and pioneer new ways of using communications to achieve our organizational goals.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Act as Managing Editor for SELC’s online news feed. Manage editorial calendar and production schedule, coordinate writing submissions and act as editor for all posts, write posts on regular basis, and assess effectiveness of news feed by tracking performance metrics. This includes working closely with the program communications and marketing teams and attorneys to develop and vet content.
- Oversee SELC’s presence on all social media platforms, starting primarily with Facebook and Twitter but also including channels like Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram, as well as monitoring emerging channels. Moderate feedback on these platforms and monitor performance with key metrics. Work with marketing and program communications teams to develop new ways of using social media to reach our audiences.
- Assist digital design and marketing manager in developing and implementing digital communications plans that utilize multiple channels (digital advertising and SEO, social media campaigns, multimedia content). Stay current on new trends in communications and technologies.
- Compensation: SELC offers salaries competitive with leading national environmental non-profits, and an excellent benefits package.
Qualifications: We are seeking someone with a minimum five years of demonstrated experience in digital marketing or communications, content development, and social media, as well as excellent academic credentials. Our ideal candidate has the following qualities:
- Excellent communicator and writer with the ability to translate complex topics into compelling stories for various audiences, ideally with experience contributing to and editing a blog or news site
- Track record using various digital media strategies, and professional experience managing various social media platforms
- Highly organized with strong project management skills and ability to balance and prioritize several initiatives
- Strong strategic sense with ability to understand diverse range of work across the organization
- A team player with the ability to work collaboratively – someone who inspires strong collaboration but also takes initiative when working independently
- Understanding of the technical aspects of web and digital functionality and familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite
To Apply: If you have these qualifications and are seeking one of the most interesting, challenging, and rewarding environmental advocacy positions available, please send your letter of interest, resume, college or graduate school transcript, and at least three references to Erin Malec, Southern Environmental Law Center, 201 West Main Street, Suite 14, Charlottesville, VA 22902, or email comjobs@selcva.org.
SELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is continually seeking to diversify its staff. We strongly encourage applications from persons of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
https://www.southernenvironment.org/jobs/digital-communications-manager-charlottesville-va
32.) Campaign Manager, Center for Popular Democracy, Washington, DC, or New York
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/13829-campaign-manager
33.) Public Affairs Specialist, Office of the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security, Department of State, Rosslyn, VA
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/389330400
34.) Media Relations Specialist, Purchase College, Purchase, NY
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/12501967
35.) Senior Communications Officer, Development Economics Global Indicators Group (DECIG), The World Bank, Washington, DC
*** From Judith B. Braslow:
Dear Colleagues–
IQ Solutions, a Rockville, MD, based firm, specializing in health communication and health information technology, is looking for a Health Communications Manager to work on an NIH national health campaign. Candidates should have a Masters in Public Health or a Masters in Health Communication and at least 5 years of full-time work experience to be considered. Familiarity with maternal and child health issues is a plus. Interested candidates should apply to:
http://iqsolutions.balancetrak.com/HLTHCOMMMNGR1.
Please post this notice and share with students, alumni and your professional colleagues.
Many thanks and Happy Holidays.
Judith B. Braslow
Senior Consultant
IQ Solutions, Inc.
36.) Health Communications Manager, NIH national health campaign, IQ Solutions, Rockville, MD
http://iqsolutions.balancetrak.com/HLTHCOMMMNGR1
37.) Director, Marketing & Communications, Brookfield Properties, New York City, NY
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/31759864
38.) Director of Communications, Grand Rounds, Inc., San Francisco, CA
https://boards.greenhouse.io/grandroundshealth/jobs/27950?t=mlh51y#.VJalOV4AA
39.) Corporate Communications Manager, AQUENT, San Francisco, CA
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/job/Corporate-Communications-Manager-600017700/6091cf94?
40.) Director of Marketing and Communication, United Way, Hattiesburg, MS
http://apps.unitedway.org/jobs/details.cfm?JobID=8473
41.) Director of Policy Communications, The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Washington, DC
42.) Director, Marketing & Communications, Brookfield Properties, New York City, NY
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/31759864
43.) Senior Public Relations Manager, CyberCoders, New York, NY
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/14902684
44.) Senior Manager, Communications and Public Relations, REVOLT MEDIA & TV, NY, NY
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/29108603
45.) Public Relations Manager, Dermalogica Academy, New York, NY
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH09/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DERMA&cws=2&rid=1906
*** Weekly alternative job selections:
46.) Programme Officer – Mine Action, UNMAS – UN Mine Action Service, New York, USA
Background Information – UNOPS
“UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life-saving, peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. I have seen many examples of how these activities help suffering people in troubled parts of the world.”
-Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General
UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need.
Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness.
By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground.
UNOPS employs more than 6000 personnel and on behalf of its partners creates thousands more work opportunities in local communities. With its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, a network of five regional offices and a further 20 operations and project centres, UNOPS oversees activities in more than 80 countries.
UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.
Background Information – MAC
Mine Action Cluster
Based in New York, the UNOPS Mine Action Cluster provides a range of mine action services in emergency and post-conflict settings, on behalf of the United Nations, governments and other partners. Established in 1997 and part of the UNOPS Global Partner Services Office, the Mine Action Cluster has helped partners significantly improve the lives of people in more than 30 countries around the world.
It delivers fast and efficient procurement, recruitment and management services to facilitate humanitarian aid and launch emergency mine clearance. The cluster is also responsible for the administrative oversight of its field offices, in line with partner requirements and UNOPS rules and regulations.
One of the objectives of the Mine Action Cluster is to rapidly deploy mine action personnel to the field. To accomplish this, the cluster has established a Pool of Experts for the above mentioned position, from which it can deploy and re-deploy personnel in order to meet partner demands. Through the Global Personnel Recruitment System, the Mine Action Cluster completes the time-consuming aspects of the recruitment process in advance, and thereafter manages and maintains a pool of pre-approved personnel that can be deployed much more efficiently to Fixed Term Appointment (FTA), Temporary Appointment (TA) or Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) positions in the field.
Background Information – Job-specific
The duties and responsibilities of the Programme Officer (ICS-10) are similar to that of the Junior Programme Officer (ICS-9), with the difference in grades being determined by the complexity and level of responsibility of the specific position.
Functional Responsibilities
- Prepare draft budgets and project proposals for new projects and extensions of ongoing projects as required by the Programme Manager;
- Draft Programme Quarterly and Annual reports;
- Prepare donor reports and funding proposals, including ad-hoc reports as required;
- Prepare periodic substantive reports for implementing partners against donor contributions, projects and activities;
- Prepare periodic financial reports to local authorities as required;
- Provide logistical and substantive support for visits of donors and other delegations;
- Assist the Programme Manager during donor visits, visits to embassies and presentations and visits to/by Mine Action stakeholders in country;
- Liaise with UN partner agencies and donors in mine action in obtaining up to date information on potential funding and projects;
- Attend inter-agency meetings and assist on any programme issues;
- Provide programme information to partner agencies, non-governmental organizations and contractors and UN agencies;
- Maintain documentation of decisions and actions taken on programme issues;
- Actively engage in public information initiatives and maintain close working relationships with UN partner agencies on public information activities;
- Depending on the role which this position will be assigned to within the project administration setup in a specific country/programme (i.e. office structure, DOAs, ATLAS functions, segregation of duties, etc.), the incumbent will have responsibilities determined by UNOPS rules and regulations embodied in its regulatory framework – Organizational Directives, Administrative Instructions and other documents as periodically issued and updated by UNOPS. Reporting lines with regards to compliance with UNOPS rules and regulations are ultimately to UNOPS Chief Mine Action Cluster through the respective Portfolio Manager. In addition, division of responsibilities when it comes to administrative processes in support of the programme objectives will be as determined for each country office and confirmed in writing by UNOPS Chief of Mine Action Cluster;
- Any other duties as requested and tasked by the Programme Manager / Senior Programme Officer.
- Competencies
Teamwork Skills – Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Organising and Quality Orientation – Ability to manage, organize, plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
Decision Making – Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment and decision making skills.
Communication Skill – Strong spoken and written communication skills.
Creativity and Innovation – Strong analytical and problem solving skills and ability to handle a range of management and coordination issues.
Ability to Learn – Willingness to keep abreast of new developments.
Lives and Breathes UNOPS Values – Takes ownership for all responsibilities and honours commitments.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
- Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) in business administration, project management, social science or related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a first level University degree (Bachelors Degree or equivalent) in a related field with an additional 2 years of relevant experience (minimum of 7 years in total) may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;
- At least 5 years experience in programme, project management and/or business administration;
- Experience in humanitarian affairs and experience in mine action highly desirable;
- Knowledge of the UN mine action policy and Mine Action Information Management Policy desirable;
- Previous experience in donor reporting and preparing project proposals;
- Excellent writing and oral skills in English; knowledge of a second official UN language is an advantage.
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills;
- Flexibility and adaptability to work under pressure and meet specific deadlines;
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
- Computer literacy.
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment (FTA) / Temporary Appointment (TA) / International Individual Contractor Agreement (I-ICA)
Contract level: ICS-10: P3 FTA / P3 TA / I-ICA 2
Contract duration: Length of contract will depend on contract modality and funding availability.
For more details about United Nations staff contracts, please follow this link:
http://www.unops.org/english/whoweneed/contract-types/Pages/United-Nations-staff-contracts.aspx
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
Additional Considerations
UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the job.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Based on organizational needs at the time of recruitment, applicants accepted into this UNOPS roster pool may be considered for job at the advertised job level or its equivalent. The successful candidate(s) may be offered a contract governed by the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules or UNOPS individual contractor agreement.
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1402008230555
*** Weekly Piracy Report:
17.12.2014: 2110 LT: Posn: 22:11.4N – 091:43.5E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh.
Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a product tanker during anchoring operations. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers stealing ship’s stores from the poop deck. He immediately informed the bridge and the alarm was raised. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen stores in their boat. Port Control informed. The coast guard contacted the vessel and informed the Master that they had sent a patrol boat to the location.
237-14 16.12.2014: 0245 LT: Posn: 19:48.0S – 034:49.8E, Biera Port, Mozambique.
Port security watchman noticed a robber armed with a long knife lowering mooring ropes from a berthed chemical tanker. He alerted the OOW who raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robber escaped with his accomplice after threatening the Port security watchman. Incident reported to the Port Facility Security Officer who boarded the vessel for investigation.
236-14 30.05.2014: 0540 LT: Posn: at Safi Port, Morocco.
Three robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship properties. Port Control informed and the port authority boarded the vessel for investigation.
235-14 30.06.2014: 0250 LT: Posn: 01:30.50N – 104:31.50E, 15nm ENE of Tanjung Punggai, Johor, Malaysia.
Duty watchman on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed five unauthorised persons on the ship. One of them was armed with a long knife. Alarm raised, ship’s whistle sounded and crew mustered. Port control and coast guard informed who then dispatched a patrol boat. All crew safe and nothing stolen from the vessel.
234-14 13.12.2014: 0020 LT: Posn: 04:46S – 011:50E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, The Congo.
Four robbers in a small rowing boat approached an anchored research vessel. Two robbers boarded the vessel, entered the engine room and stole ship’s properties. The duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with the stolen properties. All crew mustered and carried out a search on the vessel. SSO made several attempts to contact the Pointe Noire port control but received no response.
*** Ball cap of the week: USS Freedon (LCS 1)
*** Coffee Mug of the week: Navy League of the United States – Sea – Air – Space
*** T-shirt of the week: Roosters – Clarkston, Washinghton (Thanks to Colonel Connie!)
*** Musical guest artist of the week: The Vagrants
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