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JOTW 16-2016
April 18, 2016
This is JOTW newsletter number 1,653
“Darn the wheel of the world! Why must it continually turn over? Where is the reverse gear?”
– Jack London
*** Welcome to the JOTW network.
*** To submit a job for sharing on JOTW, please provide the job title, organization or company, and location and send it to Ned at lundquist989@cs.com. Provide a link or contact info so people can check out your listing or follow up if interested.
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*** This week’s Can’t Wait postings:
A Can’t Wait JOTW job opportunity from the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)
Multimedia Specialist, National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), Washington, D.C.
See details below
Can’t Wait jobs: These jobs are forwarded to the entire list as soon as they are received, and do not wait for the Monday newsletter, and are posted prominently on the JOTW website. Then they are posted first in the weekly JOTW newsletter. Can’t Wait postings cost $300. Contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.
*** This week’s Top Job:
None this week
*** Top Jobs: Stand above the rest. Your job can be right here, at the top of the weekly JOTW newsletter. Top job placement costs $100 per job per week. To be on top, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.
*** If you find out about a job opportunity in communications, send it to me (lundquist989@cs.com), and I’ll share it with the JOTW network.
*** The JOTW network is built upon cooperative principles. Share, and reap the benefits. And it feels good to help others. I call it selfish altruism. But this also means you need to contribute.
*** Listing a position is free. Top jobs placement is $100, and a “Can’t Wait” posting is $300.
*** In this issue:
*** One Paragraph Pitch
1.) Multimedia Specialist, National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), Washington, D.C.
2.) Sr marketing manager, strategic planning, Target, Minneapolis, Minnesota
3.) Internal communications lead, project manager, Target, Minneapolis, Minnesota
4.) Seasoned media relations specialist, freelance, telecommute position
5.) Director, Media, PR & Communications, Crowell & Moring LLP, Washington, DC
6.) Communications Program Coordinator, Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Chicago, Illinois
7.) Energy Speechwriter/Communications Lead, ICF, Washington, DC
8.) Principal Communications – Corporate Communications – Media Relations, CSC, Falls Church, Virginia
9.) Communications and Government Relations Specialist, U.S. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, Washington DC, DC
10.) Senior Editorial and Public Relations Specialist, KESSLER FOUNDATION, WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
11.) Public Affairs Specialist (Press Secretary), OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR THE TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM (SIGTARP), Washington DC, DC
12.) Manager, Internal Communications, Disney Consumer Products, Glendale, CA
13.) Publicist, Disney ABC Television Group, Burbank, CA
14.) Vice President, Communications, Disney Parks & Resorts, Lake Buena Vista, FL
15.) Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Public Affairs, California Wellness Foundation, San Francisco, California
16.) Communications Specialist, Softworld Inc., Washington, DC
17.) Communications Specialist, The Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards, Reston, Virginia
18.) Marketing Communications Manager, Cincinnati Bell, Cincinnati, OH
19.) Director of Development and Communications, Refugee Transitions, San Francisco, California
20.) Manager of Communications, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Arlington, Virginia
21.) Communications Specialist, Benedictine Programs and Services, Ridgely, MD
22.) Corporate Communications Manager, CHS Inc., Inver Grove Heights, MN
23.) Communications / Technical Writer, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Director’s Office (DO), Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC), ASRC Federal, Washington, District Of Columbia
24.) Grant Writer – Communications Manager, Environmental Traveling Companions, Bay Area, California
25.) Public Affairs Manager US, Akzo Nobel Services Inc., Chicago, IL
26.) Public Affairs Specialist (Web Communications Specialist)(Recent Graduate), NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, Washington DC
27.) Marketing Communications Specialist, Coredial, Blue Bell, PA
28.) Community Relations Intern, Aramark.
29.) Chief Communications Officer, Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers, Tallahassee, Florida
30.) Summer Interns, IQ Solutions, Inc. Rockville, Maryland
31.) Associate Consultant- Editorial, Technology Services Company , Chicago Area
32.) Marketing Associate-Social Media, Technology Services Company, Chicago Area
33.) Communications Specialist, ECS Federal, LLC, Silver Spring, MD
34.) Marketing and Communications Manager, Koresh Dance Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
35.) Communications Specialist, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, Lansing, Michigan
36.) Health Writer/Senior Communications Specialist, Management Sciences for Health, Arlington, Virginia
37.) Public Relations Manager – Corporate, Sleep Number by Select Comfort, Minneapolis, MN
38.) Production Center Coordinator, WETA, Arlington, Virginia
39.) Publishing and Public Affairs Specialist, U. S. SENTENCING COMMISSION, Judicial Branch, Washington DC, DC
40.) Associate Director, Area Corporate Communications, KPMG US, Greenway, Virginia
41.) Meeting Planning and Facilitation Specialist, Freestone Environmental, Silver Spring, MD
42.) Public Affairs Specialist (DoD/Navy exp.), NHRC Science HQ, CAMRIS International Inc., San Diego, CA
43.) Director of Marketing & Communications, ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer, Flexible, Virginia or Washington, DC
44.) Recreation Specialist- (SAILING INSTRUCTOR), COMMANDER, NAVY INSTALLATIONS, Annapolis, MD
45.) Public Policy Expert, Strategic Integration and Management Division (SIMD), Science Mission Directorate (SMD), NASA, Washingtoon, DC
*** Weekly Piracy Report
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*** One Paragraph Pitch:
None this week.
*** Send your One Paragraph Pitch submissions to lundquist989@cs.com. You can pitch yourself or your business anyway you want, as long as it’s short and to the point. You can include a photo, too! There is no waiting list. And it’s free! Submit yours today!
*** Turn corporate sludge into focused, compelling writing.
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Your business success depends on your ability to craft messages and stories with clarity, efficiency, and focus. Whether you are writing a persuasive e-mail to an executive, an entertaining story for your intranet, a news release, or a disappointing message to a colleague, your writing needs to be precise, interesting, and convincing.
Ken O’Quinn’s Writing With Clarity workshops have helped thousands of professionals worldwide at such companies as Chevron, Visa, Oracle, Campbell’s Soup, Raytheon, Sprint, John Deere, Burson-Marsteller, and Fleishman Hillard.
http://www.writingwithclarity.com/
*** Buzz Community Online
A new, free online community launched in January 2016 for people in advertising, marketing, communications, public relations, and related fields.Built upon 21st century online community-building best practices, this new website is free for you to use. No required membership in any association. No commitments to attend meetings or events. No limits to a particular geographic area. This is a multi-generation online community open to people anywhere with Internet access whether they are currently a student, an intern, a contractor, a part-timer, or a full-time professional. It is for people like you who generate buzz in your everyday work. Be among the first to get in on this new, free online community. Just visit https:/www.buzzcommunityonline.com to see the possibilities for yourself.
*** NATIONAL SUMMIT ON STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
NATIONAL SUMMIT ON STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
April 26-27, 2016 • Hilton Crystal City •Arlington, VA
Join me in attending the 7th National Summit on Strategic Communications on April 26-27, 2016 in Arlington, VA. @StratCommSummit features 25 speakers who will provide high-level yet practical content that is global in scope and strategic in focus.
Special guest: Airman Spencer Stone, one of three Americans who helped foil a terrorist attack on a French train in August. This is a fascinating “behind-the-scenes” session where Airman Stone and colleagues will explore how to cope with personal and professional challenges resulting from overwhelming worldwide media attention.
Engage with colleagues from corporate communications, military public affairs and government relations – from the USA and a dozen other countries! Download the complete agenda and Summit brochure here: http://info.exlevents.com/C786-JOTW.html
JOTW subscribers use code C786JOTW when registering online and save 15% off standard rates.
For more info, please visit the Summit website:
*** RISE: Innovating Global Communication
IABC World Conference 5 – 8 June 2016
New Orleans
*** Congratulations to the 2016 IABC Gold Quill winners!
http://gq.iabc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2016-GQ-award-Winners-2.pdf
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
May 10-11 Boston, Mass.
May 15-17 Cocoa Beach, FL
May 22-26 New Orleans, LA
*** Your Very Next Step!
Your Very Next Step newsletter for January / February 2016
This edition of Your Very Next Step comes to you from Bucharest, Romania.
http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2016/01/30/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-january-february-2016/
*** Here are the JOTW job opportunities for this week:
From Doug Church:
A Can’t Wait JOTW job opportunity from the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)
1.) Multimedia Specialist, National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), Washington, D.C.
NATCA is seeking a Multimedia Specialist to manage the content and design of the organization’s websites that serve both our external and NATCA member audiences. The position will also assist the Communications Department in developing internal and external campaigns to promote NATCA and its activities to the membership and general public, and lead the department on multimedia communications strategies and assignments, including video and audio production and editing.
Skills required: Joomla! content management system and excellent attention to detail in composing and proof-reading materials.
Skills desired: Strong organizational, communications, and writing skills, Final Cut Pro, and also an interest and/or experience in graphic design.
NATCA represents over 19,000 highly skilled air traffic controllers, engineers, and other safety-related professionals. We offer very good benefits and enjoy a tight-knit office and supportive team atmosphere.
To apply: Please send a cover letter and your resume to NATCA Communications Director Doug Church, dchurch@natcadc.org.
2.) Sr marketing manager, strategic planning, Target, Minneapolis, Minnesota
https://jobs.target.com/job/minneapolis/sr-marketing-manager-strategic-planning/1118/1626060
3.) Internal communications lead, project manager, Target, Minneapolis, Minnesota
https://jobs.target.com/job/minneapolis/internal-communications-lead-project-manager/1118/1969397
4.) Seasoned media relations specialist, freelance, telecommute position
Seasoned media relations specialist with demonstrated, current track record of delivering consistent, solid media placements with national and local media across markets including print, broadcast and online. Results oriented media outreach to both familiar and new contacts a must. Ability to create pitches, book interviews, follow-up and cconsistently meet deadlines and objectives. This is a freelance position for a boutique firm. Reply to mediaspecialistjobad@gmail.com.
*** From Jennifer Koch:
Ned,
I’d like to place the following ad in your job of the week listing. Please let me know if you need any other information.
Thank you!
Jen
Jennifer Koch
Human Resources Coordinator
Crowell & Moring LLP
5.) Director, Media, PR & Communications, Crowell & Moring LLP, Washington, DC
Crowell & Moring LLP seeks a Director, Media, PR & Communication to provide senior public relations and communications leadership in shaping the firm’s reputation in the marketplace. The Director leads firm-wide integrated PR campaigns that support overall business development for the firm’s attorneys and offices and works closely with the management board and other senior stakeholders to counsel on communications matters ranging from publicity campaigns to crisis management.
The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in communications, public relations, journalism or related field. In addition, the role requires at least 10 years of directly related experience that included the direct supervision of others. Law firm experience highly preferred. Public relations agency or journalism experience preferred.
Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with approximately 500 lawyers representing clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory, and transactional matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity. The firm has offices in Washington, D.C., New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Anchorage, London, and Brussels.
If interested in applying for this job opportunity, please visit https://www.crowell.com/careers to apply online.
6.) Communications Program Coordinator, Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Chicago, Illinois
https://careerhq.asaecenter.org/jobs/8067230/communications-program-coordinator
7.) Energy Speechwriter/Communications Lead, ICF, Washington, DC
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=166150342
8.) Principal Communications – Corporate Communications – Media Relations, CSC, Falls Church, Virginia
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/116948132
*** From Bridget Serchak:
9.) Communications and Government Relations Specialist, U.S. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, Washington DC, DC
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/427828700/
10.) Senior Editorial and Public Relations Specialist, KESSLER FOUNDATION, WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/24187-senior-editorial-and-public-relations-specialist
11.) Public Affairs Specialist (Press Secretary), OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR THE TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM (SIGTARP), Washington DC, DC
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/435628400/
12.) Manager, Internal Communications, Disney Consumer Products, Glendale, CA
13.) Publicist, Disney ABC Television Group, Burbank, CA
14.) Vice President, Communications, Disney Parks & Resorts, Lake Buena Vista, FL
15.) Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Public Affairs, California Wellness Foundation, San Francisco, California
16.) Communications Specialist, Softworld Inc., Washington, DC
17.) Communications Specialist, The Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards, Reston, Virginia
https://careerhq.asaecenter.org/jobs/8040925/communications-specialist
18.) Marketing Communications Manager, Cincinnati Bell, Cincinnati, OH
http://jobview.monster.com/Marketing-Communications-Manager-Job-Cincinnati-OH-US-165466844.aspx
19.) Director of Development and Communications, Refugee Transitions, San Francisco, California
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/24217-director-of-development-and-communications
20.) Manager of Communications, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Arlington, Virginia
https://careerhq.asaecenter.org/jobs/8022282/manager-of-communications
*** From Maggie Prado:
Hi – we’d like to post the following position.
Maggie Prado
Director, Human Resources
Benedictine
Ridgely, MD
21.) Communications Specialist, Benedictine Programs and Services, Ridgely, MD
The Communications Specialist works across all departments to advance the Foundation’s fundraising mission by creating, preparing, distributing, and assessing the reach of communications with all relevant audiences, across all relevant platforms.
Communications Development and Implementation
- Support the Foundation in the development of Benedictine’s print, web, digital and social media strategy.
- Implement the Benedictine’s communications strategy across all platforms.
- Follow new developments and changes in communications and social media platforms and best practices and recommends changes in tactics as needed.
- Create news releases, website content and print publications and collateral that support the Foundation and Benedictine fundraising and promotional strategy.
- Support fundraising events in creating and procuring promotional materials.
- Manage media contacts and maintains up to date media list.
Website Content and Social Media Management
- Work with Benedictine’s staff to identify relevant program content for the website and social media outlets including Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and other outlets as appropriate.
- Edit department web pages to ensure timeliness.
- Post news releases and other content to Benedictine’s website.
- Proofread all content to ensure editorial quality prior to posting.
- Shoots and optimizes photographs for display on the Benedictine’s website and use in print media.
- Review internal and external sources to identify additional content.
- Maintain an editorial calendar to coordinate messaging across all of the Benedictine’s communications platforms.
- Create and post video to the Benedictine’s YouTube channel for distribution to all relevant audiences.
Social Media and Website Analytics
- Use Google Analytics to compile usage data for the Benedictine.org website for monthly reporting and to fulfill data requests from various departments.
- Appropriately tag all campaigns and messages to facilitate collection of usage data.
Qualifications:
- Four-year college degree in related field required; Communications or Public Relations degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in communications and marketing using publications, social media platforms, website content management systems, and analytics tools.
- Strong oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communications skills.
- Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks with a minimum of oversight and supervision.
- Experience working in fundraising and non-profit organizations a plus.
- Must be a strong advocate of the Benedictine mission to help children and adults with development disabilities achieve their greatest potential, and be motivated to contribute to the mission with pride and integrity.
Benedictine Programs and Services www.benschool.org
Location: Ridgely, MD (on the beautiful Eastern Shore area – between Easton, MD and Dover, DE – just 30 minutes over the Bay Bridge!)
To apply: Send resume to pradom@benschool.org
22.) Corporate Communications Manager, CHS Inc., Inver Grove Heights, MN
23.) Communications / Technical Writer, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Director’s Office (DO), Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC), ASRC Federal, Washington, District Of Columbia
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/138150047
24.) Grant Writer – Communications Manager, Environmental Traveling Companions, Bay Area, California
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/24289-grant-writer-communications-manager
25.) Public Affairs Manager US, Akzo Nobel Services Inc., Chicago, IL
http://jobview.monster.com/Public-Affairs-Manager-US-Job-Chicago-IL-US-165227104.aspx
26.) Public Affairs Specialist (Web Communications Specialist)(Recent Graduate), NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, Washington DC
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/435782100/
*** From Bill Seiberlich:
27.) Marketing Communications Specialist, Coredial, Blue Bell, PA
28.) Community Relations Intern, Aramark.
http://www.iabcphiladelphia.org/community-relations-intern/
29.) Chief Communications Officer, Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers, Tallahassee, Florida
https://careerhq.asaecenter.org/jobs/8040157/chief-communications-officer
*** From Judy Braslow:
Dear Colleague–
IQ Solutions is currently looking for summer interns with backgrounds in health communications, web design and social media. Thank you for your assistance.
Regards,
Judith B. Braslow
Senior Consultant
IQ Solutions, Inc.
Rockville, Maryland
30.) Summer Interns, IQ Solutions, Inc. Rockville, Maryland
IQ Solutions is currently looking for summer interns with backgrounds in health communications, web design and social media. College students and graduate students are welcome to apply. Students are paid between $11.00 and $14.00 an hour depending on level of education and experience. Faculty recommendations of outstanding applicants are encouraged. Interested applicants should copy and paste the following link:
http://www.iqsolutions.com/careers#internships and click on 2016 summer internships.
*** From Zhang Yiwen:
Dear Edward,
Here are two job opportunities forJob of the Week. Please post job openings for an editorial associate consultant position and a marketing associate position from Lynn Hazan & Associates. Attached are the detailed job descriptions. Please confirm.
Thank you very much for helping post jobs!
Best Regards,
Lynn Hazan
Lynn Hazan & Associates
Phone: 312-863-5401
Email: lynn@lhazan.com
31.) Associate Consultant- Editorial, Technology Services Company , Chicago Area
Ref #: 849
Do you have superior writing skills and enjoy business writing? Have 0-2 or 4-5 years of experience? Want to work in the startup department of a successful business in the Chicago area?
Are you excited by the prospect of contributing your talent to new products and services?
Like working with different clients?
Chicago area technology services client seeks Associate Consultant-Editorial. Candidate will be the fourth member of the Strategy & Services department and report to Exec VP.
Candidate will write about various client deliverables, work with clients and perform surveys and research. This is not a technical nor creative writing position.
Free shuttle bus service from El stop. Free parking onsite. Flexible schedule allows some work from home.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required; background in English, Journalism, Writing, or other related majors, with 0-2 or 4-5 years’ experience. Must have writing samples.
Superior verbal, written and presentation skills are important. Must have outstanding editing, proofing, grammar and punctuation talent.
Solid team player, who’s also an independent thinker
Robust analytical skillset, endless curiosity and a penchant to think the impossible
Deadline driven, organized and able to multitask
Willing to travel, approximately 25%.
Position Responsibilities:
Main duty is business writing (business to business); no technical or creative writing.
Perform research, conduct surveys, and create position papers.
Assist in creating and editing digital content.
Assist in creating Proposals, Statements of Work and PowerPoint presentations.
Coordinate project activities to ensure deadlines are met.
Work with client contacts to coordinate logistics for client workshops.
Participate in client workshops to assist in facilitation, information gathering, document outcomes, and representation in the future.
With input from subject matter experts; create, edit, prepare client deliverables.
To Apply: Send your resume, salary, samples and answers to the questions from this link http://lhazan.com/qa/ to Assocconsultant@lhazan.com. Your follow up call to 312-863-5401 will make a difference.
32.) Marketing Associate-Social Media, Technology Services Company, Chicago Area
Ref #850
Are you a social media guru? Do you enjoy developing content and posting to social media sites? Have talent to attract new followers? Are you a team player? Want to join a new department? Chicago-area technology services company seeks Marketing Associate-Social Media for Strategy & Services Department. New position–fifth member of this department. Reports to the EVP of Strategy & Services. Works closely with Associate Consultant-Editorial (reference #849) on content.
Free shuttle bus service from El stop. Free parking on site. Flexible schedule allows some work from home.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required plus 2 to 3 years of social media experience.
Savvy user of social media, particularly content for website, blogs, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Position Responsibilities
Work closely with the Associate Consultant-Editorial for content and synthesize information on tight deadlines.
Business unit provides cutting-edge technology products and services to its clients and will have huge impacts for technology lovers and marketers.
Must be able to write and post content on social media sites. Target business and decision makers. Attract candidates for potential job openings.
Candidates who enjoy working for a start-up division within a well-established company are encouraged to apply.
Job growth opportunities!
To Apply: Send your resume, salary, samples and answers to the questions from this link http://lhazan.com/qa/ to Marketing@lhazan.com. Follow-up phone calls to 312-863-5401 will make a difference.
33.) Communications Specialist, ECS Federal, LLC, Silver Spring, MD
http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?jrjob=true&Job_DID=J3J1BM6147Y9PYRGRCD
34.) Marketing and Communications Manager, Koresh Dance Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/24143-marketing-and-communications-manager
35.) Communications Specialist, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, Lansing, Michigan
https://careerhq.asaecenter.org/jobs/8036544/communications-specialist
36.) Health Writer/Senior Communications Specialist, Management Sciences for Health, Arlington, Virginia
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/140897463
37.) Public Relations Manager – Corporate, Sleep Number by Select Comfort, Minneapolis, MN
http://jobview.monster.com/Public-Relations-Manager-Corporate-Job-Minneapolis-MN-US-163851236.aspx
38.) Production Center Coordinator, WETA, Arlington, Virginia
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/24181-production-center-coordinator
39.) Publishing and Public Affairs Specialist, U. S. SENTENCING COMMISSION, Judicial Branch, Washington DC, DC
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/429616800/
40.) Associate Director, Area Corporate Communications, KPMG US, Greenway, Virginia
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/113019987
*** From Erika Olson:
Thank you in advance for distributing!
Erika Olson/Program Manager
Freestone Environmental Services, Inc.
Richland, WA
41.) Meeting Planning and Facilitation Specialist, Freestone Environmental, Silver Spring, MD
42.) Public Affairs Specialist (DoD/Navy exp.), NHRC Science HQ, CAMRIS International Inc., San Diego, CA
http://jobview.monster.com/Public-Affairs-Specialist-DoD-Navy-exp-Job-San-Diego-CA-US-164966298.aspx
43.) Director of Marketing & Communications, ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer, Flexible, Virginia or Washington, DC
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/24194-director-of-marketing-communications
*** Your JOTW Alternative Job Selection for the Week:
44.) Recreation Specialist- (SAILING INSTRUCTOR), COMMANDER, NAVY INSTALLATIONS, Annapolis, MD
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/431747700/
*** From Bridget Serchak:
45.) Public Policy Expert, Strategic Integration and Management Division (SIMD), Science Mission Directorate (SMD), NASA, Washingtoon, DC
NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Seeks Public Policy Expert
SMD’s Strategic Integration and Management Division (SIMD) is looking for a
Public Policy Expert to join our staff under an Intergovernmental Personnel
Act (IPA) appointment.
Under authority granted to NASA in the NASA Flexibility Act of 2004 (Pub. L.
108-201, 118 Stat. 461 (5 U.S.C. 9801 et seq.)), the initial IPA appointment
will be for up to 2 years, with the possibility of reappointment up to a
total of 6 years. The Intergovernmental Personnel Act provides for the
temporary assignment of personnel between the Federal Government and state
and local governments, colleges and universities, Indian tribal governments,
federally funded research and development centers, and other eligible
organizations; all applicants must be from an IPA-eligible organization.
Ideal candidates would have an advanced degree in Public Policy or a related
field, and have multiple years of experience working in public policy
implementation. All candidates must possess excellent policy analysis,
writing and editing skills. Prior experience working on space policy is
desirable, but not required. SMD’s preferred start date is between August 1,
2016 and September 1, 2016.
The individual selected would join a 6-person team focused on providing
policy support to SMD’s over 100 missions that span Astrophysics, Earth
Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and various reimbursable projects
for other agencies. In support of SMD’s policy functions, the policy team
manages SMD’s relations with external groups, including Congress, the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB), the Office of Science and Technology Policy
(OSTP), educational entities, and external advisory committees and boards.
In partnership with other SMD Divisions, the policy branch also supports the
SMD Associate Administrator by providing integrated guidance, strategy, and
focused advocacy for NASA’s science program.
The specific responsibilities of the policy branch include the following:
. Develop and coordinate testimony, Congressional correspondence,
white papers, Congressional reports, staff briefings, and responses to
Congressional and Executive Branch actions.
. Monitor, support development of, and track inter-agency
agreements, coordinate interagency meetings, and manage SMD’s coordination
with OSTP and OMB.
. Coordinate SMD international activities and relationships,
including Agency and SMD international policy, agreements status tracking,
export control, and international meetings.
. Manage the NAC Science Committee and support the SMD Divisions in
the management of the respective Science Subcommittee advisory groups;
. Oversee and coordinate Directorate audit and review activities
with the NASA Inspector General, the Government Accountability Office (GAO)
and other auditors or reviewers.
. Coordinate and support the development of SMD elements of the
NASA strategic plan and Directorate science plan, and provide support to the
Resource Management Division ‘s (RMD) activities in response to the
Government Performance and Results (GPRA) Modernization Act of 2010.
Applicants should forward their resume or Curriculum Vita to Dr. T. Jens
Feeley at jens.feeley@nasa.gov, preferably on or before April 22, 2016; if
you have any questions, you can reach Dr. Feeley at 202.358.1714.
- Jens Feeley, Ph.D.
Deputy Director
Strategic Integration & Management Division
Science Mission Directorate
NASA Headquarters
*** Weekly Piracy Report:
046-16 12.04.2016: 0730 LT: Posn: 06:54S – 110:22E, Semarang Anchorage, Indonesia.
Three robbers boarded an anchored container ship. Crew on duty sighted robbers in the engine room and informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, robbers escaped with stolen engine spare parts.
045-16 11.04.2016: 2056 LT: Posn: 04:08.02N – 005:23.05E, Around 30nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria.
Armed pirates boarded a container ship underway. Master raised the alarm, activated SSAS and all crew members, except two crew, mustered in the citadel. The Owners sent a message to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre reporting that they had lost contact with the vessel. The IMB PRC immediately informed the Nigerian Authorities and transmitted a warning broadcast to ships at sea. After about 12 hours, the crew emerged from the citadel. Two crew were reported kidnapped. The Nigerian navy boarded the vessel for investigations. All other crew safe.
044-16 11.04.2016: 0130 LT: Posn: 02:48.4N – 006:40.9E, Around 118nm SSW of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Eight pirates in a speed boat armed with rifles boarded a chemical tanker while enroute from Douala port to Abidjan port. They stole cash, ship’s properties, crew personal belongings and kidnapped six crew members before escaping. The tanker continued her passage towards a safe port. No injuries to crew.
043-16 10.04.2016: 1000 LT: Posn: 03:17.8N – 005:31.0E, Around 74nm SW of Brass, Nigeria.
Seven pirates in a skiff approached a drifting tanker awaiting berthing instructions. The pirates came alongside and attempted to board the tanker using a metal expandable ladder but failed due to the vessels high freeboard. Alarm raised, fire pump activated, crew mustered and all entrance doors locked. Master contacted the terminal via vhf channel 16, started the main engine and proceeded close to the terminal. Upon realizing that the security boats were approaching, the pirates aborted the attempted attack and moved away.
042-16 07.04.2016: 0920 UTC: Posn: 03:18.6N – 005:23.9E, Around 78nm SW of Brass, Nigeria.
Seven pirates in a wooden speed boat, armed with automatic weapons approached a drifting tanker waiting for cargo loading instructions. The pirates attempted to board the tanker using an aluminium ladder but failed due to the high freeboard. General alarm raised, SSAS activated and crew mustered. The tanker immediately proceeded towards the terminal and the terminal’s security boat escorted the tanker.
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