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*** In this issue (This week’s jobs are listed here, and then offered with links or in more detail below):
1.) Numerous Positions, Avisar, Washington, DC and Tampa, FL
2.) Program Specialist, MCR, Arlington, VA
3.) HUMINT Trainer, SRA Int'l Inc., Bolling AFB, Washington, DC
4.) Systems Engineer, MCR, Orlando, FL
5.) Trainer (AED130) with Security Clearance, KEYW, Hanover, MD
6.) Technical Trainer/Instructor with Security Clearance, ClearEdge IT Solutions LLC, Annapolis Junction, MD
7.) Sr. Doctrine Development Analyst, WBB, Fort Leavenworth, KS
8.) Space Operations SME, L-3 Global Security & Engineering Solutions, Albuquerque, NM
9.) Trainer, Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc., Washington, DC
10.) Master Instructor Job, CACI International, Inc., Fort Meade, MD
11.) Senior Technical Trainer with Security Clearance, NINX TECHNOLOGIES, Fort Meade, MD
12.) Trainer/Curriculum Developer, DCS Corporation, Alexandria, VA
13.) Senior Mine Warfare Trainer Operator, Littoral Combat Training Facility (LTF), Center for Surface Combat Systems DET San Diego, Lockheed Martin, San Diego Naval Station, Calif.
14.) Alteration Installation Team/Shipyard Program Manager, Kratos, Pearl City, HI
15.) MPT&E Program Analyst with Budgeting & POM Experience, Kratos, Arlington, VA
…and more!
*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:
*** A DEFCON 1 “Can't Wait” Opportunity from Avisar Inc.
1.) Numerous Positions, Avisar, Washington, DC and Tampa, FL
Avisar, a Defense consulting firm operating in the US and overseas, is seeking professionals with active clearances and extensive experience in strategic communications in a DOD/Intel environment for projects in Both Washington, DC and at CENTCOM in Tampa, FL.
Current positions include:
Program Managers
Senior Strategic Communications Specialists Senior Communications Planners (SAMS graduates a plus) Cultural Engagement Advisors Media Analysts Linguist/Cultural Expert – In any of the following languages: Urdo, Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Farsi, Russian Web Content Managers Web Video Editors CENTCOM Joint Operations Center Analysts Bloggers/Social Media Engagement Specialists
Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an excellent fringe benefit package and a culture that values excellence and rewards effort. No phone calls please.
Please send cover letter, resume, current clearance level, and salary requirements to HR@avisarinc.com with the job title in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.
2.) Program Specialist, MCR, Arlington, VA
MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For more than 30 years, we have provided objectivity, smart thinking and the highest levels of support to help our clients get the job done, and done right. Our vast experience and knowledgeable people are our greatest assets. Their subject matter expertise, commitment to excellence and the high quality of their work, combined with our full suite of services, allows our clients to accomplish their missions and support national priorities. Our corporate values are based on integrity, excellence, honesty, service and trust. It is through these values that we form long-term client partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain talented employees. For more information about MCR, LLC career opportunities, please visit www.mcri.com.
Description of Duties:
•Provide technical and program management support to ensure the successful accomplishment of the ONR 312EW mission to develop new Electronic Warfare (EW) technologies for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
•Provide specialized assistance to ONR 312EW in developing and transitioning EW S&T technologies to Navy Systems Command (SYSCOM) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) managers for system/subsystem development, production and deployment.
•Assist ONR 312EW in planning, management, and oversight of specific projects, as well as liaison with multiple government agencies to maximize opportunities for technology transition.
Requirements for the Position:
•Master’s degree; technical hard science, or engineering.
•15 years of management experience in a technical discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
•The Senior Program Coordinator must possess the ability to develop and execute complex technical tasks, to apply analytical problem solving methodologies, to provide technical direction to support staff, to interface with Government and prime contractor personnel, and to effectively allocate resources.
•Other required qualifications include: (a) DAWIA Level III Certification Equivalent for SPRDE – Science and Technology Manager; (b) operational DoD EW experience; (c) prior EW S&T management experience; (d) familiarity with the DoD EW S&T program and the DoD EW acquisition process; (e) broad expertise in electronic attack and jamming techniques, electronic surveillance, EW modeling and simulation, and EW signal processing; and (f) a thorough knowledge of hostile threat systems.
•Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications.
•Should have a Top Secret clearance.
•Must be available to travel as required.
Compensation
MCR, LLC’s compensation and benefits package is very competitive. It is designed to help employees meet varying needs throughout their careers and to reward employee's skills, experience, and potential.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MCR is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.
13.) Senior Mine Warfare Trainer Operator, Littoral Combat Training Facility (LTF), Center for Surface Combat Systems DET San Diego, Lockheed Martin, San Diego Naval Station, Calif.
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JOTW 24-2011
June 13, 2011
www.nedsjotw.com
This is newsletter number 881
“Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is enemy action.”
– Ian Fleming
(Auric Goldfinger in Goldfinger)
This edition of Ned’s Job of the Week comes to you from the “Constellation Suite” at the I-Bar at North Island Naval Air Station in Coronado, Calif.
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In this issue:
(To view these jobs, scroll down to the listings in the content of this newsletter)
1.) Numerous Positions, Avisar, Washington, DC and Tampa, FL
2.) Senior Associate (ERP Specialist) The Hague, MCR, Netherlands
3.) Program Coordinator, AcademyHealth, Washington, DC
4.) Director, Investor Relations / Corporate Communications, Ngmoco:), New York, NY or San Francisco, CA
5.) SAE/Director, Levick Strategic Communications, Washington, DC
6.) REGIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER, Feld Entertainment, Inc., NY, NY
7.) Communications/Public Relations Manager, Electrical Safety Foundation International, Arlington, VA
8.) Full-time Finance Editor, SmartBrief, AICPA, NY, NY
9.) Vice President, Corporate Communications, Sigma-Aldrich, St. Louis, Missouri
10.) Director, Media Relations, Sundance Institute, Beverly Hills, California
11.) Program Communications Manager, World Wildlife Fund, Washington , DC
12.) Public Relations Representative, Vera Bradley Designs, Fort Wayne, Indiana
13.) Corporate Communications Manager, Vertafore, Bothell, WA
14.) Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing, International Code Council, Whittier, California / Washington DC
15.) Senior Web Content Advisor, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), Arlington, VA
16.) Communications Associate, ClimateWorks Foundation, San Francisco, CA
17.) Sr Manager, Public Relations, Illumina, San Diego, CA
18.) Event Planner/ Activity Coordinator, Beechwood Organization, Jericho NY
19.) Senior Account Executive, Padilla Speer Beardsley, NY, NY
20.) Manager, Marketing Programs and Digital Platforms, New York Knicks, New York, New York
21.) Executive Vice President of External Affairs, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), Washington, DC
37.) Ice Cream Maker, Bruster's Ice Cream, Columbus, GA
*** Weekly Piracy Report
…and more! Scroll down and see them all!
*** One Paragraph Pitch:
Looking for help in publicizing your company or organization? Look no further for help is here! I am a PR Specialist who is seeking a position. What have I done to deserve your attention and a job in your organization? How does getting over $250,000 worth of press, writing three editions of a monthly newsletter and planning and executing 10 special events sound? In addition, I am a freelance writer and photographer who has had numerous articles published. In fact, my most recent article was published in the October 10, 2010 Philadelphia Inquirer (yes, 10/10/10) and it dealt with something very topical. You can read it here: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20101010_Working_through_the_five_stages_of_not_working.html On top of all of that, in 2009, I received the MBA degree from Saint Joseph’s University, in Philadelphia. So fear not, for I am no slacker. While I have preference for a position in a non-profit organization in the Philadelphia area, I am open to any industry and any location within the New York to D.C. corridor. If you are wondering “How are you going to make people know about our organization?” Well, I got you to know about me, didn’t I? To learn more, you can check me out on Linkedin, call 215-776-4251 or email me at ilena.ditoro@hotmail.com.
Truly,
Ilena Di Toro, MBA
Philadelphia, PA
(First name is pronounced Elaine-ah. Sort of like the character in Seinfeld, but you put an ‘ah’ at the end.)
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*** From Jeff Neale:
Hi Ned,
Longtime listener, first time caller.
Are you aware of anything similar to JOTW specifically for graphics professionals?
Just curious.
Thanks!
Jeff
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*** The Hospitality and Event Planning Network (HEPN) for 12 June 2011
is now posted at http://www.nedsjotw.com.
*** Let’s get to the jobs:
A JOTW “Can't Wait” Opportunity from Avisar Inc.
1.) Numerous Positions, Avisar, Washington, DC and Tampa, FL
Avisar, a Defense consulting firm operating in the US and overseas, is seeking professionals with active clearances and extensive experience in strategic communications in a DOD/Intel environment for projects in Both Washington, DC and at CENTCOM in Tampa, FL.
Current positions include:
Program Managers
Senior Strategic Communications Specialists
Senior Communications Planners (SAMS graduates a plus)
Cultural Engagement Advisors
Media Analysts
Linguist/Cultural Expert – In any of the following languages: Urdo, Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Farsi, Russian
Web Content Managers
Web Video Editors
CENTCOM Joint Operations Center Analysts
Bloggers/Social Media Engagement Specialists
Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an excellent fringe benefit package and a culture that values excellence and rewards effort. No phone calls please.
Please send cover letter, resume, current clearance level, and salary requirements to HR@avisarinc.com with the job title in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.
1.) Numerous Positions, Avisar, Washington, DC and Tampa, FL
2.) Senior Associate (ERP Specialist) The Hague, MCR, Netherlands
AcademyHealth, the professional home for health services researchers and policy analysts, is currently seeking a program coordinator. I ask that you please include the following information on your web site.
Sincerely,
Teasha Powell
Human Resources Director
AcademyHealth
1150 17th Street, NW
Ste. 600
Washington, DC
3.) Program Coordinator, AcademyHealth, Washington, DC
The Program Coordinator will provide administrative support for a major new initiative designed to help advance infrastructure and methods for comparative effectiveness research with electronic clinical data. In particular, the incumbent would be responsible for website and social network maintenance and logistical and administrative support for webinars, conferences and workshops. The incumbent will also provide support to other major program and projects of AcademyHealth.
Responsibilities:
• Provide logistical support for webinars, conferences, and workshops, including preparation and dissemination of agenda and materials, taking notes at meetings, and development of meeting summaries;
• Assist in the development of ongoing communication via web channels, including webinars, social media, and other dissemination vehicles;
• Maintain and update project websites, databases, and social network platforms;
• Perform a wide range of administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and conference calls, helping invited speakers and experts with travel and logistics, creating, updating and maintaining organized files and records;
• Create and format tables, charts, presentations and other graphics;
• Assist in maintaining contacts and relationships with various stakeholders;
• Perform library and Internet research; and
• Conduct other administrative and research activities in support of AcademyHealth projects.
Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university required;
• Some internship or other relevant work experience;
• Professional interest in health policy, public policy or public health;
• Mature, detail-oriented individual able to work both independently and with a team;
• Experience with balancing and supporting the administrative needs of multiple individuals;
• Strong written and oral communications skills;
• Experience with managing website content and social media platforms;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain a system of tracking, monitoring, and prioritizing tasks and projects; and
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office, distance-learning or web-based applications.
This is a Level 2 position. The salary range is $35,000- $40,000.
Applications:
Qualified applicants should send cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references (with phone numbers) to Human Resources Director, AcademyHealth, 1150 17th Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036. Fax: 202-292-6800. Email: jobs@academyhealth.org. Please be sure to reference the position for which you are applying. For more information, please go to www.academyhealth.org.
AcademyHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer: AcademyHealth will provide all applicants for employment and all employees with an equal opportunity regardless of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, or place of business or residence.
4.) Director, Investor Relations / Corporate Communications, Ngmoco:), New York, NY or San Francisco, CA
Looking for future mofos
Responsibilities
•Be the face of the company and primary point of contact for investors and analysts
•Build and execute the communication strategy to tell our story
•Strong brand ambassador who speaks on behalf of the company at investment presentations, institutions, individual meetings and discussions
•Draft and present reports regarding the financial health and market position of the company, including metrics and analytics
•Drive the analysis and presentation of feedback to the company of investors' perceptions, brokerage security analysts' positions and summaries, relative stock price movements, and periodic ownership analysis
•Produce shareholder meetings, press conferences, road shows, and the investor relations section of our website in order to educate and update investors and analysts
•Collaborate with PR and executive leadership on key business messaging, financial communications and media strategy
•Provide excellent customer service to investors and analysts; be proactive and timely
Requirements
•At least seven years of progressive experience in investor relations or a corporate communication position within a public company
•Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or Public Relations
•Must have credibility with industry analysts; preferably in the internet, media and technology industries
•Experience working with the business and financial press; quarterly and annual financial reporting; and internal employee communications
•Must be able to handle difficult negotiations requiring exceptional communication skills, and well-developed sense of tact, strategy, timing, debating and persuasion skills
•An energetic team player and strong individual contributor who can lead strategic efforts for the business
•Knowledge of branding, advertising and marketing communications
•Japanese speaking and writing skills would be an advantage
5.) SAE/Director, Levick Strategic Communications, Washington, DC
Levick Strategic Communications is looking for an SAE/Director level candidate to work in its Government and Foundation Practice. This position leads and manages client and account service activities on the strategic and tactical level. As a senior member of the government practice team, the role is client-facing and the individual is often asked to lead strategy development and implementation for the practice’s clients or ensure that strategic objectives are being met. S/he contributes to business development efforts and helps to promote the practice’s personnel growth and productivity. Specifically, this position in the Government and Nonprofit Practice is asked to:
• develop, and assist in the development of, communications strategies for the firm’s government and nonprofit clients;
• implement, and manage the implementation of communications strategies for the firm’s government and nonprofit clients;
• plan, manage and execute projects that include communications tactics such as: social media outreach, web site development, search engine marketing, video production, media outreach, community outreach, and public affairs;
• oversee and review the work of colleagues in the government and foundation practice to ensure it adheres to practice’s standards for quality and strategic impact;
• interact with and help manage relationships with current and prospective clients;
• work with colleagues across practice areas at Levick to manage current client service and develop new business opportunities; and
• assist with the marketing of the government and nonprofit practice, including but not limited to: development of his/her own new business leads, writing proposals in response to government and private sector Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and participation in business development strategy sessions.
A successful candidate must demonstrate superior writing skills and experiential knowledge of all aspects of social media. Previous experience developing and implementing communications strategies related to domestic policy, health, education, and/or social services is a valuable asset. Needs at least 5 years relevant experience to apply.
Please send cover letter and resume to careers@levick.com.
*** From Stephen Payne:
Good morning Ned, Here is another job we have open at Feld Entertainment in our New York City office.
Thanks,
Steve
Stephen Payne
Vice President, Corporate Communications
Feld Entertainment, Inc.
6.) REGIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER, Feld Entertainment, Inc., NY, NY
FELD ENTERTAINMENT, Inc., the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment, including Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, and Feld Motor Sports is searching for a Regional Public Relations Manager to work in the North East region and be based out of our New York City office.
This person will be Responsible for the overall public relations/publicity efforts in each local market of the designated region.
Essential functions for the position include:
1. Develop market- and region-specific PR strategies and programs in coordination with the Region VP, Promoters and Corporate PR team.
2. Manage the overall implementation of the region's PR programs.
3. Hire, manage and evaluate local PR agencies and/or publicists in coordination with the Region VP, respective Promoter and Corporate PR team.
4. Serve as liaison between local publicist and touring unit, from program planning through the conclusion of the engagement.
5. Implement all corporate brand public relations campaigns, strategies and events via publicists in respective local markets.
6. In coordination with the Corporate PR team, assist corporate and touring unit with members of the national press when they cover stories in the local markets.
7. Serve as corporate spokesperson for matters with local and regional media including issues related matters in coordination with Corporate PR.
8. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications for this position include:
1. College degree preferred (degree or related expertise in public relations, communications or marketing preferred.)
2. 5-7 years of public relations experience in New York City with emphasis on strategic development and implementation of robust, multi-faceted PR campaigns. Experience at a public relations agency, live event marketing firm or in managing a public relations agency required. Experience with new media a plus.
3. Strong organizational, project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while being fiscally responsible to approved budget.
4. Knowledge of the media within the Northeast region.
5. Experience with media relations, issues management and as a spokesperson, both on and off-camera.
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to build professional relationships and work well with all personality types. Ability to interface with multiple levels of management within and outside an organization.
7. Professional, levelheaded capacity to make sound judgments and lead under pressure.
8. Strong oral and written communication skills.
9. Team orientation; highly flexible and resourceful
10. Willingness to travel (approximately 40% of time)
For a complete description of the position, please go to our website: www.feldentertainment.com , or, to apply directly, please send your resume along with a cover letter detailing your salary requirements to hrjobs@feldinc.com. EOE.
7.) Communications/Public Relations Manager, Electrical Safety Foundation International, Arlington, VA
Hi Ned, please include the listing below on behalf of our partner organization, thanks!
8.) Full-time Finance Editor, SmartBrief, AICPA, NY, NY
Job Description
SmartBrief is seeking a full-time editor to help create our daily online business and consumer news e-mail publications in finance.
What we're looking for
Someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about finance, as well as our mission to make people smarter and save them time. Someone who can confidently and persuasively exercise their news judgment in a deadline-intensive, newsroom-style work environment. Someone who is comfortable working creatively in multiple media platforms (e-mail, blogs, social media, video, etc), and eager to develop new ways to deliver valuable content to our busy readers. Client relationship management is a big part of the job, so strong written and oral communications skills are a must.
The ideal candidate would work at our Washington, D.C., office, but highly qualified telecommuters will be considered.
Applicants will be required to take a timed writing and editing test.
Job Duties
• Identify the most important news stories of the day for inclusion in various e-mail newsletters for multiple finance audiences.
• Edit summaries of aggregated news items for inclusion in SmartBrief's newsletters for grammar, style, tone and appropriateness for each audience.
• Work closely with associations, corporations and other clients to ensure they meet their goals for their publications.
• Attend industry conferences and events, producing multimedia original content live on site.
• Manage offsite freelancers.
• Respond to reader comments and suggestions.
Required Skills & Experience
• At least three years of experience in an editing, communications or research role with a news organization, consulting firm, trade association or other relevant group. A mix of writing and editing experience is preferred.
• At least one year of experience working in an editing, writing or communications role related to to finance. A relevant undergraduate degree in business can substitute for the industry-specific experience.
• Sophisticated understanding of how to find news and information for a particular audience.
• Ability to write and edit quickly and accurately on deadline.
• Proven record of taking initiative, sharing responsibilities and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Facility for using online publishing tools, including those for social media and video.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to analyze reader trends and statistics.
Email resume and cover letter to: job-A79FF3E9-52DA-4A64-B3E3-6D6C293C5C3E@jobs.smartbrief.com
9.) Vice President, Corporate Communications, Sigma-Aldrich, St. Louis, Missouri
10.) Director, Media Relations, Sundance Institute, Beverly Hills, California
Considerations:
This position requires travel to various locations throughout the year. In addition, the Director can expect to work extended days and weekends as needed leading up to and during the annual Film Festival. Position is required to travel to UT for the duration of the Film Festival and for periodic attendance at the summer Labs.
Position Summary:
Develops long-term messaging and media relations strategy for Sundance Institute, including the annual Sundance Film Festival, and oversees day-to-day operations of media relations department. Generates key messages and media coverage to raise awareness about the Institute.
Duties and Responsibilities:
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Develop, integrate and implement Media components of Institutes strategic communications plan.
Coordinate efforts with other External Relations team members in Development and Marketing to support fundraising activities, sponsorship programs, advertising, and earned income efforts.
Serve as liaison with Robert Redford PR team and other Sundance entities on collaborative projects and events.
MEDIA RELATIONS ACTIVITIES
Identify opportunities to tell our story to the media and create the media strategy and messaging.
Identify and cultivate media contacts in general markets and special interest markets (international, domestic, regional, broadcast, print and online).
Pitch and place features, profiles, and new items on Institute programs, activities, and staff; work with journalists to shape and develop stories, including on-site logistical coordination.
Utilize Institute leadership, Board, alumni and staff as key resources in messaging.
Oversee creation and distribution of press releases, media alerts, and pitch letters.
Develop and implement innovative methods to publicize Institute programs and activities.
Identify and engage in collaborations and strategic alliances with media outlets to enhance our messaging strategies.
Develop relationships with US and international print, broadcast and online media outlets, and film and theatre publicists.
Oversee production of materials for media outreach (e.g. VNRs, podcasts, video content, press kits).
Oversee year-round staff of two and seasonal Festival Press Office through managerial level staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Ranking of Responsibilities:
1.Strategic Communications and Messaging — 35%
2.Media Relations — 65%
Position Requirements:
Employee has legal authorization to work in the United States.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years experience in increasingly responsible positions, culminating in a senior management/supervisory role at a comparable arts/culture/film organization or public relations firm required.
Experience in Film Festival Press Office management or related strongly preferred.
BA/BS in liberal arts, journalism, communications, or related field required.
Extensive experience training and managing others required.
Budget management experience required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
Ability to develop and carry out innovative media relations plans and publicity campaigns.
Knowledge of national and international cultural, arts, and entertainment media outlets and procedures.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to serve, when needed, as organizational spokesperson to the press and to represent the Institute in a variety of professional contexts (conferences, press events, etc.).
Ability to travel.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work within a complex organization.
Valid drivers license and successful completion of DMV background check required.
14.) Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing, International Code Council, Whittier, California / Washington DC
http://www.jobtarget.com/link.cfm?c=yqFsJtJVJLh7
*** From Nadine M. Flagg, PHR:
Please post the attached job to JOTW. NRECA is located in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, VA, and is Metro-accessible. Thank you for your assistance.
Nadine
Nadine M. Flagg, PHR
15.) Senior Web Content Advisor, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), Arlington, VA
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), with offices in Arlington, VA and Lincoln, NE is the trade association for over 900 consumer-owned electric cooperatives serving more than 40 million people.
NRECA is committed to harnessing the strength of America’s electric cooperatives into a single powerful voice.
• 50 Greatest places to Work – AARP
• 50 Best Places to Work – The Washingtonian
• 100 Best Places to Work – ComputerWorld Magazine
• CARE Award Recipient – Recognizing organizations that promote a positive work-life balance
Join the dynamic Communications team at NRECA in the position of Senior Web Content Advisor. This individual serves as the editorial and business project manager for the online publication ECT.coop.
In addition to assisting with the editing and creation of copy for the website, this individual will be the primary editorial online producer for the news site, writing, editing, and posting all web content.
Responsibilities include:
– Serves as primary web producer, posting all content in the content management system
– Collaborates on copy editing and proofing of all web content, fact checking and style monitoring
– Leads production of weekly e-newsletter and weekly digest
– Writes news and feature stories
– Serves as editorial and business project manager
– Assists with social media campaign
– Leads quality assurance for the website
To be considered, you will need:
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism (preferred), English, Communications, or related field
5-7 years of hands-on journalism experience, including writing, editing, and proofreading, in a fast-paced environment
Project management experience
Working knowledge of HTML preferred
NRECA offers competitive wages and a world-class portfolio of employee benefits that includes a variety of options that allow our employees to customize their coverage to meet their individual needs.
Candidates can apply at or by accessing this link:
https://careers.nreca.org:443/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?OAFunc=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&p_svid=15688&p_spid=7297 or by visiting www.nreca.coop
*** From Eileen Ashton:
16.) Communications Associate, ClimateWorks Foundation, San Francisco, CA
17.) Sr Manager, Public Relations, Illumina, San Diego, CA
http://bit.ly/jW59bX
*** From Cecilia Thomas:
18.) Event Planner/ Activity Coordinator, Beechwood Organization, Jericho NY
We are currently seeking an Event Planner/ Activity Coordinator for our premier gated 55+ Active Adult Community with upscale clubhouse. In this exciting role, you will organize and supervise social clubs as well as assist with the creation of new clubs. Plan trips to New York City or change the pace to a day visiting the wineries on the East End. Oversee daily clubhouse activity operation including preparing monthly calendar of events.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of five (5) + years in Hotel, Country Club or Active Adult Community experience and excellent leadership/communication skills are required. Qualified candidate must possess outstanding organizational skills, proficient in handling multiple projects and proficiency in MS Office. Prior event planning experience preferred. Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow through.
This position requires evenings, weekends and holidays.
Qualified candidates please email a resume with cover letter stating salary requirements or fax to 516-935-0407 or email to cthomas@beechwoodhomes.com. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. (EOE) No relocation offered.
19.) Senior Account Executive, Padilla Speer Beardsley, NY, NY
20.) Manager, Marketing Programs and Digital Platforms, New York Knicks, New York, New York
The Manager, Marketing Programs and Digital Platforms for the New York Knicks manages the teams fan engagement and content development strategies across all digital and social media platforms, as well as data analysis around online, social, and ticketing efforts.
Central to this role is the programming of KnicksNow, nyknicks.com, the Knicks Facebook, Twitter, and mobile presence, and emerging digital platforms. Manager is responsible for overseeing all internal content development, creating and posting new content across the various Knicks platforms, working internally to organize time with players and coaches to facilitate content generation, and developing relationships with external writers, bloggers and others to contribute to KnicksNow and the teams other digital platforms.
The manager will also work closely with MSG cross-functional teams and external marketing partners to develop innovative and integrated programming, content, and promotional activities that leverage all marketing resources (digital, traditional media, PR, in-arena, experiential, etc.) to support key business objectives.
Additionally, the manager will assist in the development and enhancement of tracking tools/dashboards to measure digital performance as well reporting across all aspects of the Knicks business including ticket sales and pricing. The manager will be responsible generating insights from this analysis to enhance fan engagement, business performance, and development of the next generation of Knicks digital tools.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree in business/marketing and a minimum of 3 years experience in the marketing/promotions/event industry, preferably in the sports or entertainment sectors. Demonstrated experience managing digital properties and high profile events/programs. Must be a team player and have the ability to foster excellent internal and external working relationships. Has the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a high level of energy. Is self-motivated, resourceful, and develops solutions in a high stress, deadline-oriented environment. Demonstrates excellent communication, organizational and time management skills. Will be a creative and innovative thinker with the ability to frequently shift and juggle priorities. Possesses advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, CMS platforms as well as data analysis tools. Proficient knowledge of ticketing systems is a plus.
21.) Executive Vice President of External Affairs, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), Washington, DC
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) seeks to hire an Executive Vice President of External Affairs to be based in the Washington, DC headquarters office.
About National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that preserves and restores our nation?s native wildlife species and habitats. Created by Congress in 1984, The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation sustains, restores and enhances the Nation?s fish, wildlife, plants and habitats. Through leadership conservation investments with public and private partners, the Foundation is dedicated to achieving maximum conservation impact by developing and applying best practices and innovative methods for measurable outcomes. NFWF directs public conservation dollars to the most pressing environmental needs and matches those investments with private funds. The Foundation’s method is simple and effective: we work with a full complement of individuals, foundations, government agencies, nonprofits, and corporations to identify and fund the nation?s most intractable conservation challenges.
NFWF?s partnerships are key to its success. Sitting at the nexus of the public and private communities, the Foundation’s myriad partnerships connect it with potentially every federal and state agency, key industry leaders, concerned private citizens, and non-profit leaders from the international to the local level. The results speak for themselves. Since its establishment, NFWF has awarded over 10,800 grants to more than 3,700 organizations in the United States and abroad and leveraged ? with its partners ? more than $490 million of federal funds into over $1.6 billion for conservation.
The Foundation operates a portfolio of Keystone Initiatives in four major conservation areas (Birds, Wildlife and Habitat, Freshwater Fish and Habitats, and Marine and Coastal).
The Foundation operates two types of initiatives that enable it to focus on achieving maximum sustainable conservation impact while being responsive to funders, attracting more money to conservation, investing in innovation and best practices, and managing its own financial health.
Charter – partner driven and needs-based
Keystone – multi-year initiatives and issue specific
The Foundation has set a high bar for outcome-driven conservation investing. Its aspirations are to be the most effective foundation at investing for maximum conservation benefit and to be recognized as a thought leader in how and where to invest. Science and evaluation are collectively the means to choose the right areas in which to invest. The Foundation intends to take a thought leadership role in conservation investing and evaluation. The Foundation analyzes and synthesizes findings from its conservation investments and shares that information and best practices with the conservation community.
NFWF is made up of 89 professional staff in four offices across the country: Washington, D.C.; St. Paul, MN; Portland, OR; and San Francisco, CA. The Board of Directors is comprised of 30 members, all confirmed by the White House.
Executive Vice President for External Affairs
The Executive Vice President of External Affairs represents a strategic and important leadership role in the Foundation. This person is one of three direct reports to the Chief Executive Officer and should bring a sophisticated and innovative capacity to leverage the Foundation’s brand as a conservation leader to raise significant private and public sector resources. The Executive Vice President should bring an engaging capacity and excitement to reach out beyond the nonprofit universe, to work with a new set of partners in the private sector to leverage for-profit markets to achieve conservation objectives. In addition to providing internal leadership, the Executive Vice President will expand the reach and influence of the Foundation through interactions with public, private, and philanthropic leaders. The Executive Vice President should be an individual who thrives on working with leaders who are passionate about investing in the Foundation’s conservation mission and vision .
The Executive Vice President should also have a proven track record of success working with high net worth individuals, managing and developing a team of fundraising professionals, and possessing a demonstrated capacity to engage a high powered nonprofit board of private and public sector leaders. The Executive Vice President will work to create an alignment among the key external affairs functions of the Foundation ? Development and Marketing, Communications and Public Relations, and Legislative, Congressional and Agency Relations.
Moreover, the Executive Vice President should be viewed as a motivating leader who serves an important and strategic role in shaping strategy, guiding the external relations policies and practices of the Foundation, and supporting the interests of the Board. In this role, the Executive Vice President will need to be a person eager to work in an innovative, entrepreneurial and high energy, results-oriented organization.
The Executive Vice President will also provide day-to-day direction to the Development and Marketing, Communications and Public Relations, and Congressional and Agency Relations staff. Because of the breadth of the overall External Affairs program, the Executive Vice President must possess both a vision and an ability to analyze and synthesize complex information that supports the Foundation’s business and strategic goals.
The Executive Vice President must cultivate strong and cooperative working partnerships with government agencies, corporations, foundations, and other conservation partners, and have the presence and stature to engage the highest levels of leadership in these organizations.
The broad goals for the Executive Vice President include:
Explore and implement opportunities for creative partnerships and philanthropic investment opportunities that promote investment at a greater scale in all areas of the Foundation’s work.
Design a strategy which aligns the Foundation’s brand as a conservation leader to materially advance revenue objectives of the organization.
Leverage and expand opportunities for the Foundation’s Board to fully engage in philanthropic activities which dramatically increase unrestricted resources to support innovative program expansion.
Work in close partnership with the CEO and other senior management in order to insure a working culture for all staff that is positive, creative, and highly collegial.
The Executive Vice President should ideally embody the following professional qualifications and personal attributes:
Professional Qualifications:
Demonstrate a record of innovative leadership within the nonprofit, philanthropic, private or public sector.
Experience building a comprehensive fundraising operation which aligns all aspects of revenue development.
Experience working and thriving in close partnership with an engaged Board of Directors.
Experience working with complex budgets, possessing sophisticated financial analytical skills and an interest in evaluation and performance measurement metrics.
Ability to generate and deliver clear and persuasive oral and written communications.
Ability to inspire trust, to organize people into teams and to motivate team members to work well together.
Ability to lead and manage a dedicated professional team.
Personal Attributes
Passionate commitment to the Foundation’s mission.
Ability to listen to others and learn from their best ideas.
Intellectual curiosity, coupled with an innovative and entrepreneurial drive.
Humility and grace, flexibility, an ability to give credit and recognition to others.
Impeccable integrity, high energy level, and the possession of a sense of humor.
Compensation
Compensation for the Executive Vice President includes a competitive base salary and a comprehensive package of employee benefits.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter explaining how your skills and background fit this position and a resume to resumes@explorecompany.com. Please refer to NFWF in the subject line.
Daniel Sherman
President
Explore Company
301.933.8990 fax
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
26.) Marketing Communications Specialist, Inova Solutions, Charlottesville, Virginia
Inova Solutions in Charlottesville, Virginia is hiring a Marketing Communications Specialist who will be responsible for building and executing comprehensive marketing communications and product marketing programs that articulate Inova's positioning to its target audiences.
• Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree in marketing, communications, or related area of study
• 2+ years marketing communications or product marketing experience
• Expertise in online marketing disciplines: web development, search engine optimization, PPC, email marketing, and social media
• Proficiency in offline marketing programs, including direct marketing, collateral development, public relations, and event marketing
• High level of proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Dreamweaver
• Experience with Salesforce.com, WordPress, and Joomla a plus
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS required
Send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (required) to hr@inovasolutions.com. No recruiter calls please. EOE. Competitive benefits and salary. Flexible work environment.
27.) Public Relations Manager, Bloomingdale's Tyson's Corner, Bloomingdale's, McLean, VA
Hope you are doing well this summer…not sure if this is too late for this week's JOTW, but we have a VP Healthcare position that we've just posted for our Baltimore/Raleigh firm. This particular position will be based in the Baltimore office. Thanks for putting it out to your network!
Dave
31.) Vice President – Healthcare Business Unit, IMRE, LLC, Baltimore. MD
IMRE, LLC, a Baltimore/Raleigh agency of marketing experts, is seeking a vice president to lead and provide overall strategic vision to our Healthcare business unit. The vice president will direct account teams in the planning, recommending and implementing of proactive and strategic communications initiatives for agency healthcare clients. Working with the agency president, the position is responsible for the overall profitability of the business unit, driving revenue growth and working with existing clients to develop organic growth opportunities for the agency. The vice president is also responsible for the professional development and management of the account teams.
The ideal candidate will have 15 to 20 years of progressively more responsible work experience preferably in an agency setting and an excellent knowledge of health care marketing, digital, social and public relations strategies. Position requires exception oral and written communication skills and a bachelor's degree in mass communications, PR, English, journalism or a closely related field. Masters degree is preferred. Must have exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a variety of influential internal, external, client, industry, government and community personnel.
We offer a supportive work environment with competitive salary and benefits. Interested candidates should send resume with salary requirements to jobs@imre.com for immediate consideration.
For more information, go to: http://imre.com/
*** From Laurie Mitchell, CPC:
Thanks, Ned, for posting this new retained search:
32.) Internal Communications & Media Relations Manager, Toledo, OH
We've been exclusively retained to identify and place a Senior Communications Generalist who has specific expertise in both Internal Communications and Media Relations in manufacturing environments. This position will interface daily with both corporate and divisional leadership and marketing management across several business units. At least ten years' corporate communications, internal communications and media relations experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
To apply, please email ONLY your resume as a single Word file to MitchellCo17@aol.com. Name the file with your name and date.
Please put your cover note including current/last salary in the email message.
Please put your name in the email subject line.
We will respond quickly to qualified applicants.
*** From Suzy Quinn
Hi Ned,
The New York City Charter School Center (Charter Center) is seeking to hire a marketing and communications expert to serve as Director of Marketing and Communications.
Please post the attached job description/requirements in Monday's newsletter. Thanks so much!
Best Regards,
Suzy Quinn
33.) Director of Marketing and Communications, New York City Charter School Center, New York City, NY
BACKGROUND
The New York City Charter School Center is a non-profit organization, established in 2004 by several leading foundations to foster the charter school movement in NYC.
The New York City Charter School Center envisions a future in which all of New York’s students have access to a first-rate public education, so that, no matter their background, they can participate in society on fair terms.The New York City Charter School Center works for that future by supporting charter schools at every stage. We help new Charter Schools get started, support existing schools, and build community support so that highly effective schools can flourish. These schools, in turn, show us what is possible in public education.
Additional background information can be found at www.nycCharterSchools.org
OPPORTUNITY
The New York City Charter School Center (Charter Center) is seeking to hire a marketing and communications expert to serve as Director of Marketing and Communications. The Director of Marketing and Communications will promote the Charter Center’s brand and programs to internal and external stakeholders, including media, schools, board members, funders, community groups and charter parents. The Director will also work closely with the Charter Center’s external public relations consultant to support the organization’s legislative and policy goals and promote the charter sector as a whole.
The position oversees the Online Branding Manager, who is responsible for content on the organization’s website and social media properties, and reports to the Vice President of Strategy & Development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Marketing and Communications Director will manage internal and external communications, particularly as they relate to the organization’s programs and the promotion of the charter school sector.
Effectively market the Charter Center’s services and programs to charter schools and the larger charter community.
Work collaboratively with the Charter Center staff to develop press releases, marketing materials and events to promote the successes and key milestones of the Charter Center and the NYC charter movement.
Proactively craft media and web stories to promote and protect the charter movement.
Develop talking points for the CEO for speaking engagements, conferences and other events.
Ensure consistency in all external communications by writing and/or editing and approving all print and online communications generated by the Charter Center. This includes op-eds, CEO messages, blog posts, newsletters, e-mail blasts, and urgent notices.
Oversee Charter Center’s online marketing efforts including supervision of web site design and maintenance.
Maintain, update and effectively leverage the Charter Center’s brand and key messages to strengthen the organization’s reputation and services.
Work with the Policy and Advocacy department to develop detailed communications plans to support the Charter Center’s ambitious policy and advocacy goals.
Coordinate, as appropriate, with partner organizations (political offices, CMOs, charter schools, state and local education departments, state, regional and national charter associations, etc.) on press activity.
Supervise Online Brand Manager and manage external consultants and vendors as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience/Skills
At least 5 years of related work experience, preferably in a nonprofit or government agency
Working knowledge of charter schools and K-12 education issues
Experience working with policy and cause communications
Experience crafting stories to pitch to media or for web
Experience in website development and management
Experience planning and organizing events
Ability to manage and promote a non-profit brand with a limited budget
Ease at managing competing demands and quickly determining the top priorities
Political acumen to help shape successful communications campaigns
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited, four-year university
Personal Characteristics
Hands-on multi-tasker
Understands the necessity and benefits of team work and collaboration.
Desire to hold oneself accountable for results and be transparent about success and short comings.
Commitment to service of NYC charter schools and a drive to problem solve at all levels of work.
Humility and respect for the hard work of school professionals and school parents.
Sense of responsibility and stewardship for the philanthropic funds given to the Charter Center.
COMPENSATION
Salary commiserate with experience
Medical and dental benefits
Matching 401(k) plan
APPLY TO
Please send resume and cover letter to elitt@nycCharterSchools.org, or hard copy to New York City Charter School Center, Attn: Human Resources, 111 Broadway, Suite 604, New York, New York 10006.
ANTICIPATED START
July 15, 2011
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the NYC Charter School Center to provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity.
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06.06.2011: 1208 UTC: Posn: 14:10N – 042:19E: Red Sea.
Pirates in two skiffs chased a bulk carrier underway with intend to hijack her. The vessel increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres and deployed the onboard armed team. Crew went into citadel and informed authorities. Later the skiffs stopped and moved away.
29.05.2011: 2300 LT: Posn: 20 miles west of Persenal buoy, Muara Jangkut, Pontianak, Indonesia.
Six pirates armed with guns and knives boarded and hijacked a tug towing a barge carrying palm oil. The pirates sailed the tug towards an unknown destination. The tug sent a SSAS alert which was relayed to the authorities for assistance. On 2.6.2011 a patrol boat intercepted the tug and barge, rescued the crew and detained the six pirates. Crew, vessel and cargo safe.
25.05.2011: NS : enroute from Kuching to port Klang, South China Sea.
The tug towing a barge departed Kuching on 24.5.2011 with eta port Klang 30.05.2011.
The tug and barge failed to arrive at the discharge port and the owners attempt to contact the tug was futile. On 02.6.2011 the barge was located by a Malaysian warship. The crew members were rescued by a fishing vessel. The tug is still missing.
31.05.2011: 1300 UTC: Posn: 13:30N – 042:35E: Red Sea.
Pirates armed with automatic weapons in a skiff fired upon and boarded a bulk carrier underway. All crew retreated into the citadel and requested for assistance. A naval boarding team boarded and searched the vessel and rescued the crew. No pirates found onboard.
02.06.2011: 0335 LT: Jakarta anchorage, Indonesia.
Eight robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Master raised alarm and ship’s crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Investigation revealed few padlocks were opened and damaged. All crew safe and no stores lost.
Five armed robbers boarded a general cargo ship underway. They stole ship’s cash and personal belongs and escaped. No injuries to crew.
29.05.2011: 1930 UTC: Posn: 16:38N – 096:15E, Yangon river NE anchorage, Myanmar.
Three robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at anchor. Alert crew noticed the robbers and attempted to approach them. The robbers threatened the crew with knives and escaped with ship’s stores. Later at 2142lt, two more robbers attempted to board the vessel but seeing the alert crew, they aborted the attempt.
31.05.2011: 0437 UTC: Posn: 13:35N – 042:37E: Red Sea.
Six pirates in one skiff chased a chemical tanker underway with intend to hijack her.
Vessel took all anti piracy preventative measures resulting in the pirates aborting the attempt.
29.05.2011: 1150 UTC: Posn: 14:24.9N – 042:04.5E: Red Sea.
Two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The vessel sent SSAS alert, raised alarm and crew mustered in citadel. The security team onboard enforced anti piracy measures resulting in the pirates aborting the att0ack.
While at anchor, OOW spotted two robbers on forecastle and alerted duty AB and sounded the ship’s whistle resulting in the robbers escaping. Attempts to contact the local authorities were futile. Upon investigation it was discovered, the robbers had boarded the vessel by using rope and hook. Nothing stolen.
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*** Upcoming Conferences
1. Director, Information Technology; Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA); Chicago, IL 2. Meeting Planners; Palladian Partners, Inc; Silver Spring, MD 3. Event Planner/ Activity Coordinator; The Beechwood Organization; Jericho, NY 4. Event Planner; CFA Institute; Charlottesville, VA 5. Senior Conference/Meeting and Event Planner; The Webster Group, Inc.; Washington, DC 6. Program and Event Manager; SH Worldwide; Seattle, WA 7. Registration Build Manager; SH Worldwide; Seattle, WA 8. Online Web Producer; Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA); Chicago, IL 9. Exhibit Sales and Sponsorship Manager; International Dairy Foods Association; Washington, DC 10. Event Planner; Confidential; Dumfries, VA 11. Marketing Specialist; Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA); Chicago, IL 12. Event Coordinator – Intern; Management Leadership for Tomorrow; New York, NY 13. Temporary Meeting Planner; UHC; Chicago, IL 14. Program and Event Administrator; Los Angeles County Bar Association; Los Angeles, CA 15. Project Manager; Universal WorldEvents; Ivyland, PA 16. Meetings Manager; The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Washington, DC 17. Events Coordinator; Colorado School of Mines Foundation; Golden, CO 18. Events and Meetings Manager; Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Washington, DC 19. Assistant Executive Director – Meetings and Programs; Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association; Robbinsville, NJ 20. Director, Donor Relations & Special Events; Duke Medicine; Durham, NC 21. Group Sales Manager; The Westin Lake Mary; Lake Mary, FL 22. Sales & Catering Coordinator; Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh Airport; Pittsburgh, PA 23. Events Coordinator; Mecklenburg County Bar; Charlotte, NC 24. Meeting Coordinator; The Joint Commission; Oakbrook Terrace, IL 25. Drug Policy Alliance Event Intern; Drug Policy Alliance; New York, NY 26. Associates; AC Pollard Event Staffing; Washington, DC
************* The Short Self-Pitch (SSP) *********************
Hello Sonja!
If there is space available for a SSP in your next mailing, I am seeking my next opportunity in the Chicago area.
My work experience has been primarily with associations managing professional development programs and all the meetings that are involved ranging from small committee meetings, Board of Directors meetings, special events, professional development seminars, annual conferences and exhibitions. Most reccently I researched and developed consumer expos, plus supervised trade shows which varied in size from 350 booths with an average of 9,000 buyers to 1,500 booths for over 53,000 buyers.
This background consists of numerous capabilities such as marketing and promotions, communications, meeting planning, finance, staff and vendor supervision, plus liaison with other organizations at the state, regional, national and international levels.
Thank you! Let me know how I might help you.
Ken Hajduk
www.LinkedIn.com/in/kenhajduk
847-255-2597
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1. Director, Information Technology; Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA); Chicago, IL
Could you please post the following ad on the next HEPN issue? Thanks!
Meeting Planners
Palladian Partners, Inc. has openings for client-oriented team players with top-notch skills for meetings with 25-1,500 attendees. Attention to detail and a can do attitude are required!
Meeting Planner positions require 3 years of increasingly responsible meeting/conference planning experience; experience with Federal Government contracts, exhibits and college degree strongly preferred.
Assistant Meeting Planner positions require 1-2 years of experience providing logistical and administrative support for multiple national or regional meetings. Perfect for recent college grads with administrative experience.
All candidates must excel at customer service and have strong skills in MSWord, and Excel. Meeting planner positions require experience with conference database programs, preferably Cvent. Competitive salary and benefits, excellent advancement potential, and flexible, fun work environment. Convenient Metro location in downtown Silver Spring, MD.
Send resume, cover letter, & salary history to CSHR@palladianpartners.com.
Thank you for your interest in Palladian Partners, Inc. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No agency or applicant phone calls, please.
Maria A. Young, CMP
Director of Conference Services
Palladian Partners, Inc.
8484 Georgia Ave., Suite 200
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301.650.8660, ext. 264
myoung@palladianpartners.com
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*** From Cecilia Thomas, via Ned Lundquist ***
3. Event Planner/ Activity Coordinator; The Beechwood Organization;
Jericho, NY
We are currently seeking an Event Planner/ Activity Coordinator for our
premier gated 55+ Active Adult Community with upscale clubhouse. In
this exciting role, you will organize and supervise social clubs as well
as assist with the creation of new clubs. Plan trips to New York City or
change the pace to a day visiting the wineries on the East End. Oversee
daily clubhouse activity operation including preparing monthly calendar
of events.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of five (5) + years in
Hotel, Country Club or Active Adult Community experience and excellent
leadership/communication skills are required. Qualified candidate must
possess outstanding organizational skills, proficient in handling
multiple projects and proficiency in MS Office. Prior event planning
experience preferred. Strong attention to detail with the ability to
follow through.
This position requires evenings, weekends and holidays.
Qualified candidates please email a resume with cover letter stating
salary requirements or fax to 516-935-0407 or email to
cthomas@beechwoodhomes.com. We offer a competitive salary and excellent
benefits. (EOE) No relocation offered.
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4. Event Planner; CFA Institute; Charlottesville, VA
Avisar, a Defense consulting firm operating in the US and overseas, is seeking professionals with active clearances and extensive experience in strategic communications in a DOD/Intel environment for projects in Both Washington, DC and at CENTCOM in Tampa, FL.
Current positions include:
Program Managers
Senior Strategic Communications Specialists
Senior Communications Planners (SAMS graduates a plus)
Cultural Engagement Advisors
Media Analysts
Linguist/Cultural Expert – In any of the following languages: Urdo, Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Farsi, Russian
Web Content Managers
Web Video Editors
CENTCOM Joint Operations Center Analysts
Bloggers/Social Media Engagement Specialists
Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an excellent fringe benefit package and a culture that values excellence and rewards effort. No phone calls please.
Please send cover letter, resume, current clearance level, and salary requirements to HR@avisarinc.com with the job title in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.
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This issue of DEFCON 1 comes to you from Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Opportunities Newsletter, “DEFCON-1,” a networking newsletter featuring job opportunities and career advice for those who are part of the global defense, aerospace, maritime, marine technology and security industry. DEFCON 1 brings you job opportunities every week, and counts on members like you to submit job listings to share and post in this newsletter.
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*** In this issue (This week’s jobs are listed here, and then offered with links or in more detail below):
1.) Corporate Cost & Rates Analyst/Cost Accountant, OMNITEC Solutions, Inc.; Washington, DC area
2.) Project Manager, Business Management Consulting Services, OMNITEC Solutions, Inc; Lexington Park/Pax River, MD
3.) Windows Systems Administrator, Web Services, OMNITEC Solutions, Inc., Ft. Meade, MD
4.) Web Developer, SharePoint Portal Solutions, (Top Secret and SCI eligibility required) OMNITEC Solutions, Inc.; Washington, DC
5.) Senior Technical Writer, MCR, Washington, DC
6.) Senior Research Engineer – Naval Research Lab, Cobham Analytic Solutions, Arlington, VA
7.) UXO Technician II, Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC, Honolulu, HI
8.) Field Technician 5, ARCADIS, Baltimore, MD
9.) U X O Technician 3, Weston Solutions, Inc., Omaha, NE
10.) Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Diver, CAPE Inc., United States
11.) UXO Technician III, EA Engineering Science and Technology, Barrigada, Guam
11.) UXO Technician III, EA Engineering Science and Technology, Barrigada, Guam
12.) EVM Analyst, MCR, El Segundo, CA
13.) Sr Mgr Field Engineering – C4ISR & Naval Programs, Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC (RTSC), Burlington, MA
14.) Sales Representative, Assembly Guidance Systems, Composites Chelmsford, MA
15.) Senior Cost Analyst, MCR, Fort Meade, MD
16.) Senior Operations Engineer – Product Transition, ITT Defense & Information Solutions, Roanoke, VA
17.) Test Engineer – Naval Systems, URS Corporation, Panama City, FL
18.) Training Specialist – Combat Systems MCM, KAEGAN Corporation, San Diego, CA
…and more!
*** Ned’s upcoming travel:
June 6-9 Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
June 9-14, IABC World Conference, San Diego, CA
June 15-16, Navy STEM Workshop, Washington, DC
July 1-7 Space Camp Turkey, Izmir, Turkey
July 8-10, SAUC-E, NATO URC, La Spezia, Italy
July 16-18, Robo-Sub, San Diego, CA
Aug 19, USS Constitution, Boston, Mass.
Aug 23-26, SNA West Coast Symposium and Open Architecture Forum, San Diego, CA
We would like to post the following 4 summaries in the newsletter.
Thank you;
Nick
Nicholas L. Abid
Director, Business Operations
OMNITEC Solutions, Inc.
office: 301-217-9408
cell: 301-706-3313
nabid@omnitecinc.com
www.omnitecinc.com
1.) Corporate Cost & Rates Analyst/Cost Accountant, OMNITEC Solutions, Inc.; Washington, DC area
Description:
OMNITEC Solutions (www.omnitecinc.com) provides a wide range of analytical, strategic management/communications, process improvement and training to improve program performance of DOD / Navy acquisition portfolio of programs.
Our Management Services Division is seeking an experienced Corporate Rates Analyst/Cost Accountant, in the Southern Maryland/DC area (20670).
We seek a highly skilled senior corporate cost and rates analyst to help identify, analyze and forecast prime and major sub-prime contractor cost structures including rates on DOD ACAT Programs across the acquisition lifecycle. The ideal candidate would be a certified public accountant (CPA) with a background in audit and extensive experience working in the Aviation and Defense Engineering, Acquisition, and Production environments.
Requirements:
– Extensive knowledge of corporate accounting standards, audit procedures, corporate finance, and business process controls.
– Knowledge of compliance, assessment, and verification activities specific to DOD contracting.
– Knowledge of DOD cost accounting standards and DOD contract audit procedures and standards. Knowledge of applicable USG regulations and requirements related to FAR, DFARS, CAS, etc.
– Significant working experience interacting on behalf of a contractor with DCMA and DCAA.
– Knowledge of Aerospace Commercial and Defense Contractor Financial Systems and Cost Structures.
– Knowledge of the methodology used in determining forward pricing rates.
– Must possess superior communication and interpersonal skills, as extensive research and ongoing interaction with data owners and subject matters experts will be required.
– US citizenship and either a current Secret clearance or the ability to immediately obtain one.
Please forward your resume to Employment@omnitecinc.com, ATTN: 11.0030.MD.
OMNITEC Solutions is an equal opportunity employer
2.) Project Manager, Business Management Consulting Services, OMNITEC Solutions, Inc; Lexington Park/Pax River, MD
Description:
OMNITEC Solutions (www.omnitecinc.com) provides a wide range of analytical, strategic management/communications, process improvement and training to improve program performance of DOD / Navy acquisition portfolio of programs.
The Management Services Division is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Business Services, in the Southern Maryland/DC area. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in one or more core business areas: Strategic Management, Navy ACAT Programs, Process Improvement, and/or Corporate Operations / Contracts.
This individual will primarily be responsible for communicating our core business services to a broader DoD market that has similar requirements, leading major proposals, developing and supporting business strategy, marketing and branding activities of our service areas. Experience in contract project management, cultivating new customer relationships, investigating teaming opportunities and evaluating and executing proposal activities including teaming arrangements, etc. The candidate will possess superior written and verbal communications, analytical skills, and the ability to develop & convey concepts, with extensive experience and knowledge of DoD ACAT Programs. The ability to gain internal support, operate independently with limited supervision, and establish a solid working relationships with staff, peers, partners, and customers, while displaying a high degree of tact and diplomacy is also required.
Requirements:
A Bachelors degree and a minimum of 8 years in related fields (strategic planning, DoD program acquisition, process improvement, corporate operations, capture management, business development). Proven experience in developing and assisting in the growth of new business with DoD customers, analyzing RFP’s and writing to/evaluating requirements is critical. The ability to prepare a draft technical response working with SME’s is a key requirement.
The work location will be a combination of telecommuting and on-site meetings in the Washington, DC area and at Pax River in Lexington Park, MD (20670).
US citizenship and either an active Secret clearance of the ability to immediately obtain an interim Secret clearance required.
Please forward your resume and your replies to the questions below to Employment@omnitecinc.com, ATTN:11.0023.
3.) Windows Systems Administrator, Web Services, OMNITEC Solutions, Inc., Ft. Meade, MD
OMNITEC Solutions (http://www.omnitecinc.com) has an immediate employment opportunity for a Windows Systems Administrator supporting a high profile web hosting infrastructure.
This position will move to Ft. Meade in Maryland (20755) in June/July of 2011, but initially requires onsite work at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, DC (20373).
The ideal candidate will have:
– Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills;
– Strong demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2003/2008 Server;
– Strong demonstrable knowledge of Active Directory & enterprise management strategies, group polices etc;
– Fundamental knowledge of networking and common protocols;
– Knowledge of / ability to design and implement an effective backup strategy;
– Understanding of IIS 6/7 and applicable web technologies;
– Microsoft SQL Server skills a plus;
– be able to start by April 18, 2011.
US citizenship and an active Secret clearance is absolutely required.
Please submit your resume and replies to all of the questions below to Employment@omnitecinc.com, ATTN: 10.0061
1- Do you have an active Secret security clearance?
2- This position will start at Bolling Air Force Base/Anacostia (20373) and later move to Ft. Meade, MD (20755). Are both work locations acceptable to you?
3- The annual salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000; is this acceptable to you?
4- Please provide 3-4 brief comments highlighting your hands on experience with Windows 2003/2008 Server environments.
5- Please describe a system migration or upgrade that you have executed, planned, or been part of.
6- Please describe any experience you have with IIS or related web technologies;
7- Please describe any experience you have with Microsoft SQL Server.
4.) Web Developer, SharePoint Portal Solutions, (Top Secret and SCI eligibility required) OMNITEC Solutions, Inc.; Washington, DC
Description:
OMNITEC Solutions (http://www.omnitecinc.com) is seeking a SharePoint Designer/Developer for the large scale design, development, implementation, and integration of an Enterprise SharePoint Portal solution.
Duties include:
Create SharePoint sites including content and libraries;
Create User Controls in Visual Studio to be used in SharePoint solutions;
Create SharePoint Web parts using Visual Studio;
Create SharePoint Web parts using SharePoint;
Create custom master pages and deploy to SharePoint site;
Create Visual Studio solutions to be deployed to SharePoint sites;
Troubleshoot SharePoint, Windows Server, SQL Server, Visual Studio issues;
Create SharePoint workflows using SharePoint Designer;
Create InfoPath Forms;
Create custom themes and deploy to SharePoint site;
Create custom SharePoint Web parts that utilize ajax;
Create C# code that utilize object library;
Develop solutions using technical design documents;
Be able to work with minimal supervision;
You will need to efficiently perform tasks with minimum to no supervision and guidance and a rapid high volume output environment. Must have production experience or knowledge to perform all tasks in a reasonable amount of time as defined by our delivery schedule & client needs.
Required skills:
At least 3 years of 2007 MOSS;
Experience in SharePoint 2010;
Great communication skills;
Works well alone and within a team Agile Documentation;
Additional helpful skills:
Design ASP.NET User Controls for SharePoint;
Designing ASP.NET SharePoint Web Parts for SharePoint;
Code behind for SharePoint User Controls or web parts in either .Net or C#;
SharePoint object library, Master Pages, SharePoint Web Services API, Web Service Client, deployment solutions, workflows;
CSS, Ajax, Windows Workflow Foundation, BDC, InfoPath Forms.
This position supports the Intelligence community, US citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance AND the ability to obtain SCI access is required.
This position is located in Washington, DC (20535) and is Metro accessible.
Please forward your resume and salary requirements to: Employment@omnitecinc.com, ATTN: 11.0032.
OMNITEC Solutions is an equal opportunity employer
5.) Senior Technical Writer, MCR, Washington, DC
MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For more than 30 years, we have provided objectivity, smart thinking and the highest levels of support to help our clients get the job done, and done right. Our vast experience and knowledgeable people are our greatest assets. Their subject matter expertise, commitment to excellence and the high quality of their work, combined with our full suite of services, allows our clients to accomplish their missions and support national priorities. Our corporate values are based on integrity, excellence, honesty, service and trust. It is through these values that we form long-term client partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain talented employees. For more information about MCR, LLC career opportunities, please visit www.mcri.com.
Description of Duties:
•Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, certification and the controlling of technical documents. Also responsible for developing illustrations for revising and formatting technical documents.
Requirements for the Position:
•Bachelor’s degree; English, Journalism, or related area of study.
•4+ years of related experience performing technical writing, research and editing functions. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
•Must have solid research, language, and writing skills; may include: information design, information architecture, training material development, illustration, and typography.
•Proficient with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and design and layout software applications Adobe FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, RoboHelp, and PageMaker.
•TS/SCI, may also require current CI Polygraph.
•Must be available to travel as required.
Compensation
MCR, LLC’s compensation and benefits package is very competitive. It is designed to help employees meet varying needs throughout their careers and to reward employee's skills, experience, and potential.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MCR is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.
11.) UXO Technician III, EA Engineering Science and Technology, Barrigada, Guam
We are currently seeking a UXO Technician III to be a part of the EA’s Munitions Response Services Team that completes surface and sub-surface UXO investigation activities at multiple sites across the U.S. and throughout the Pacific Region.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Performing UXO escort, clearance and avoidance activities at multiple sites throughout the Pacific Region.
• Supervising and performing on-site disposal of MEC;
• Preparing explosives storage plans in accordance with all applicable guidance;
• Preparing required administrative reports;
• Preparing SOPs for on-site MEC operations;
• Performing risk hazard analyses;
• Conducting daily site safety briefings;
• Supervising the conduct of all on-site evolutions directly related to MEC operations.
• Performing other necessary environmental investigation work.
Successful candidate should be willing to travel Qualified in accordance with DDESB Technical Paper 18, 40 hr HazWoper and current 8 hours Refresher.
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package.
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*** Upcoming Conferences
1. Temporary Meeting Planner; University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC); Chicago, IL 2. Exhibit Sales Account Manager; J. Spargo & Associates, Inc.; Fairfax, VA 3. Assistant Director of Annual Conference & Event Management; NIRSA; Corvallis, OR 4. Certified Meeting Planner; Integrated Solutions & Services, Inc.; Knoxville, TN 5. Speaker Bureau Meeting Planner; MedLogix Communications; Schaumburg, IL 6. Associate VP of Exhibitions – Healthcare Sector; J. Spargo & Associates, Inc.; Fairfax, VA 7. Administrative Assistant to the President & Director of Special Events; United Nations Foundation; Washington, DC 8. Meetings and Membership Coordinator; Association of California Water Agencies; Sacramento, CA 9. Director of Sales, Events; Hargrove, Inc.; Lanham, MD 10. Education Programs Coordinator; The Fraser Institute; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 11. Director of Events; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge, MA 12. Sales Regional Manager; Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe; Houston, TX 13. Manager, Sections Events; District of Columbia Bar; Washington, DC 14. Coordinator/Mktg. & Conventions; Fogarty Knapp & Associates; Stamford, CT 15. Conference and Events Marketing Specialist; ICF International; Fairfax, VA 16. Conference Coordinator (Registration); J. Spargo & Associates, Inc.; Fairfax, VA
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JOTW 23-2011
June 6, 2011
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This is newsletter number 880
“As the Hawaiians say, Hele me kahau 'oli — go with joy.”
~ Gilbert M. Grosvenor
“Somehow, the love of the islands, like the love of a woman, just happens. One cannot determine in advance to love a particular woman, nor can one so determine to love Hawaii.”
~ Jack London
“We will not have a fire dance at tomorrow night’s luau. There is no Hawaiian fire dance. That’s Samoan.”
~ Charles Kaupu
This edition of Ned’s Job of the Week comes to you from the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Kona coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.
I am putting this newsletter out later than usual for many of you because there is a time zone difference between Hawaii and the East Coast.
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This network is all about connecting communicators and sharing opportunities. And speaking of sharing, since the JOTW newsletter was started more than ten years ago, more than 30,000 job opportunities have been listed and shared with members of this network. 32,567 to be exact, as of today.
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In this issue:
(To view these jobs, scroll down to the listings in the content of this newsletter)
1.) Multiple candidates at various positions, Public and Media Relations – Defense Industry, Xenophon Strategies, Washington, DC
2.) Editorial Assistant/Communications Coordinator, Mendez, England & Associates, Bethesda, MD
3.) Director, Public Relations, VWR International, Radnor, PA
4.) Public Affairs and Communications Officer, Loudoun County Government, Leesburg, VA
5.) Interactive Media Buyer/Planner, MeringCarson, Encinitas, California
6.) AE, Nevins & Associates, Hunt Valley, Md.
7.) Media/Communications Planner, The Buntin Group, Nashville, Tennessee
8.) English/Spanish Copywriter, SandersWingo Advertising, Inc., El Paso, Texas
9.) Intern, Internal Communications department, NII Holdings, Reston, Va.
10.) Page designer/copy editor, The Joplin Globe, Joplin, Mo.
11.) Account Executives, Inward Strategic Consulting, Boston, Mass., or Bentonville AR
12.) Assistant Director of Public Relations, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, Maryland
13.) USO Center Coordinator, USO of Metropolitan Washington, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA
14.) Social Media Community Manager, Acxiom, Foster City, CA
15.) Public Relations Manager, Acxiom, Little Rock, AR
16.) Communications Project Director, Sidra Medical and Research Center, Doha, Qatar
17.) Health Branding Manager, SAIC, Mclean, VA
18.) Account Executive – Travel and Tourism client, BCF, Virginia Beach, Virginia
19.) Partnership Program Director, Fund for the Public Interest, Minneapolis, MN or Washington, DC
20.) Direct Mail Director, Fund for the Public Interest, Denver, CO
21.) Account supervisor, GYMR, Washington, DC
22.) Creative Services Director, Gas Station TV, Birmingham, Michigan
23.) Corporate Communications Intern, Inova Health System, Falls Church, Virginia
24.) Freelance/independent contractor with experience in healthcare/pharma, The Halo Project Inc., NYC
25.) Communications Managers, Fortune 500 Company, Alabama and Louisiana
26.) Corporate Communications Project Manager, Kansas City Life Insurance Company, Kansas City, MO
27.) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, Revive Public Relations, Nashville, TN or Santa Barbara
28.) Handler Wanted – Winter 11/12, North Wapiti Kennels, Tawatinaw River Valley, near Perryvale, Alberta, Canada
29.) Sr. Planner, Electric Guitars, Fender Musical Instruments Corp., Scottsdale, AZ
30.) Wood Specialist, Fender Musical Instruments Corp., Corona, CA
31.) Ampeg Guitar Amp Product Speicalist, LOUD technologies, Woodinville, WA
32.) Product Marketing Manager – Guitars & Amps, Line 6, Calabasas, CA
33.) Guitar Technician, Hoshino (USA) Inc., Bensalem, PA
34.) Whitewood Assembly Technicians, Benedetto Guitars, Savannah, GA
35.) Final Assembly Technician, Benedetto Guitars, Savannah, GA
*** Weekly Piracy Report
…and more! Scroll down and see them all!
*** One Paragraph Pitch:
20 year Broadcast Journalism Professional looking for work in communications.
My name is Tony Burke, and I am blessed with an award winning career in broadcasting, both radio and predominately television production and executive management. My last day as News Director at Comcast SportsNet in Washington DC was Friday May 20th, so I'm looking for a exciting new career. The communication areas I'm looking into are public/media relations, director of communications, corporate communications, marketing, as well as other communications careers that can utilize my experience. Would love to entertain any and all opportunities, so please email me at your convenience at ctburke95@yahoo.com. Thank you.
(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.)
*** It’s 11:00 a.m. in DC:
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*** Rock Graffiti
Do a Google Earth/Map search for Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii, and you will see just how much lava surrounds this area.
Chucks of white coral can be used to make graffiti on the black lava rock. You see thousands of them as you drive up the road through the lava fields.
I posted a position in this issue for the Joplin Globe on behalf of Anne Kettenbrink, who used to work for the Globe. “I was a page designer there for 5 years, but left 2 years ago. I just returned from a 3-day stint helping out,” she told me. “This position is to replace the page designer who was killed in the tornado.”
I asked her if she could share a few paragraphs about her experience going back to Joplin. Her reply”
When I returned to the Joplin Globe this week, much was the same as I’d left it two years ago. The floor was still covered in the same green carpeting, the building still had the same ugly façade that was installed in the ’60s, and the orange and brown curtains still hung in the meeting room.
But the people were different. Always warm and welcoming, this time I was greeted with a hug by nearly every person. “How are you?” was no longer answered with the standard “fine” but with a listing of how much was lost in the catastrophic Joplin tornado.
I returned to Joplin not to pick up the splinters that were left of houses, or to hand out an endless supply of bottled water, but to help in the way that I knew how — design and paginate pages for a department that had lost one of its own in the storm. That had been my job for five years, sitting right next to what was now an empty desk with a dark computer. For three days, I was a substitute, getting back into the swing of things that I’d left years ago. I hope to go back in a few weeks to spell them again, if possible.
The storm made one thing evident: Nothing will keep Joplin down, especially not the Globe. The people there are committed to returning to normal, going about their daily business of reporting the news, not being the news. But they may need a little help to get back on their feet.
*** Ned’s upcoming travel:
June 5-6 Kawaihae Harbor, Island of Hawaii
June 6-9 Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
June 9-14, IABC World Conference, San Diego, CA
July 1-7 Space Camp Turkey, Izmir, Turkey
July 8-10, SAUC-E, NATO URC, La Spezia, Italy
July 16-18, Robo-Sub, San Diego, CA
Aug 19, USS Constitution, Boston, Mass.
Aug 23-26, SNA West Coast Symposium and Open Architecture Forum, San Diego, CA
Could you please promote these two upcoming IABC DC Metro events. Thanks,
Thank you,
Angelo
For Senior Communicators – The Delicate Matter of Financial Communications on June 7: http://www.iabcdcmetro.org/what-we-do/event_110315.html
June Chapter Meeting on June 8 – The New About Me – A Fresh Approach to Personal Branding: http://www.iabcdcmetro.org/what-we-do/event_110608.html
*** From GB:
I’m new to this. How do I post an open position?
GB
(Just send it to me…lundquist989@cs.com…job title, organization, location, and how to reply/respond.)
*** Ned asks for your thoughts, please, on Thought leadership:
Mary Hills, ABC, and I will present a senior seminar on thought leadership at the IABC 2011 World Conference in San Diego on June 14.
I’d like to get some thoughts from you:
What is your definition of thought leadership?
Who are some “thought leaders” in business today, and why?
What is the value to an organization to have people in leadership positions being outspoken or opinionated on issues?
Do you have examples of “good” whitepapers with an important point of view to put forward? Tell us why they are good.
Do you have “bad” examples of whitepapers that simply market an organization’s products or services? Tell us why you think they are bad?
Send to Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.
Anyone attending the conference is invited to join the seminar to continue the dialogue.
*** From Mary M. Hills, ABC:
Ned Lundquist and I will be facilitating a senior level seminar at this year’s IABC World Conference. The title of the session is : When “thought leadership” isn’t: the oxymoron of “subject matter experts.” (Session M17, Monday, June13, 3 – 4:15 p.m.). We will present data from primary and secondary research conducted to provide a base for seminar discussion. The seminar objective is to develop a world-class thought leadership model based on the research and input from senior level session participants. Please join us for a stimulating, though provoking dialogue.
See you soon,
Mary M. Hills, ABC, MComm, Six Sigma
Principal
HeimannHills Marketing Group
*** From Mark Sofman:
My hat's off to Bridget Serchak this week's Alt job(s) http://youtu.be/7fn7PKzf5tk
*** Since it's Stanley Cup time, here's an NHL trivia question.
What Boston Bruins defenseman led the NHL in plus/minus in 1967, the first season the statistic was officially tabulated?
Hint: In 1971, he finished his All-Star season with a plus/minus of +94, the fourth highest total in history.
(See answer below.)
*** Keeping in Current
Designing the next generation of integrated propulsion systems requires a team effort to update an old standard
MT (Marine Technology)
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*** From Michael Green:
I am hoping you could help promote a number of positions at our agency that I think would be of interest to your readers. I work for a PR agency called and we need multiple people immediately to assist with communications on behalf of a large defense-industry client based in Washington, DC that is interested in improving its stature among key decision makers. We are primarily interested in people who have handled PR surrounding defense/military/aerospace issues. Candidates can submit their resume to careers@xenophonstrategies.com.
Below is the full listing. Thank you so much. If you have any questions, please let me know.
-Michael
1.) Multiple candidates at various positions, Public and Media Relations – Defense Industry, Xenophon Strategies, Washington, DC
Xenophon Strategies is seeking multiple candidates at various positions within our agency to help manage external communications on behalf of a large defense-industry client. We are primarily interested in hiring people with a background working in defense, military and/or aerospace communications at a PR agency, defense company, trade association, the military, Congress, the news media or the Federal government. Excellent candidates with general experience in public relations, public affairs and crisis communications will also be considered.
Responsibilities include participation in client meetings and conference calls; development of communications strategy that improves the client’s reputation among Washington, DC decision makers; project and client account support; news media relations promotion and response; social media engagement; and crisis/issue management.
About Xenophon
Xenophon Strategies is a full-service strategic communications firm specializing in public relations, public affairs, crisis communications, advertising & advocacy and government affairs. Our firm has a diverse portfolio of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, trade associations and charities.
Xenophon Strategies staff members have wide-ranging backgrounds and expertise. Our team includes former congressional staff, state and federal government officials, public relations experts, journalists, political strategists, marketing professionals and media tacticians.
To submit your resume, email careers@xenophonstrategies.com.
*** From Suzie Galler:
Hi Ned,
I'd like to post a job opportunity on your listserv.
Thank you, Ned.
Kind regards,
Suzie Galler
Sr. Communications Officer
Mendez, England & Associates
2.) Editorial Assistant/Communications Coordinator, Mendez, England & Associates, Bethesda, MD
Small gov't contractor seeks self-motivated, detail oriented communications specialist to assist editor of bi-monthly newletter for large gov't agency. Must be strong proofreader with excellent writing and copy-editing skills, and a strong eye for design and layout, with an interest in international development and the environmental sciences. If you have strong communications skills, are easy to get along with, like to laugh while accomplishing your work, and are able to take the initiative to make things happen and work independently, contact me. Experience with layout, InDesign, and/or Adobe Illustrator is a plus but not required.
Please send resume, salary history and two writing samples to: sgaller@meawaters.com. Applications without writing samples will not be considered.
*** From Bill Seiberlich:
3.) Director, Public Relations, VWR International, Radnor, PA
VWR International, LLC, is a global distributor of laboratory supplies and services whose reach and range focus on customer value. Headquartered in Radnor, Pa., with worldwide sales in excess of $3.6 billion in 2010, VWR delivers a world of supplies and services that accelerate science through the distribution of a highly diversified product line to most of the world's top pharmaceutical and biotech companies, as well as industrial, educational and governmental organizations. With more than 150 years of industry experience, VWR offers a well-established distribution network that reaches thousands of specialized labs and facilities across the globe. VWR has over 7,000 associates, in more than 25 countries working to streamline the way researchers stock and maintain their labs. With a client base spanning North America, Europe and Asia, VWR is firmly positioned to maintain a strong global presence. In addition, VWR further supports its customers by providing on-site services, storeroom management, product procurement, supply chain systems integration and technical services.
In addition to being a part of a global organization, VWR offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits designed to help them stay healthy, plan for the future, prepare for the unexpected and balance the demands of work and home. VWR offers an outstanding benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with a generous company matching contribution; medical, dental and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; EAP (employee assistance program); flexible spending account (FSA); holiday/vacation time; work/life balance programs; education assistance; and a credit union.
At VWR, our associates are the framework of who we are and how we succeed. We value their accomplishments and offer long-lasting opportunities for growth and success. As a result, a substantial percentage of our associates have 10-, 20- and 30-year histories with VWR. Their loyalty reflects our ongoing commitment to offering great compensation, an engaging culture, and real opportunities for growth and success. VWR is a great place to work and we look forward to adding more outstanding members to our team.
Description:
Coordinates media relations and prepares external communications; Plans, prepares and relays information concerning the organization to the press and the wider community to gain understanding and acceptance for the organization; Develops and maintains lines of communication with media contacts and other external audience groups
– Responsible for creating and executing a national media relations program with the goal of publicizing VWR as a leader in lab science distribution.
– Develop corporate PR strategy and business plan for external audiences.
– Serve as an official spokesperson for VWR.
– Provide communications counsel to senior management, helping to enhance the company's success by applying proactive and reactive communications strategy, including crisis communications.
– Plan overall media relations for the strategic oversight of global PR agencies.
– Execute press outreach, media events, media calls, collateral, crisis communications support and press material development.
– Create PR programs that positively position VWR and align closely with marketing campaigns, using communications tools and practices.
– Prepare press releases, talking points, presentations and other communications materials for external audiences.
– Cultivate and maintain relationships with trade, local, and national media.
– Ability to identify global opportunities and obtain the information needed to create clear, compelling, and interesting stories (i.e. press releases, web copy, media pitches, and employee communications.
– Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
– Bachelors degree in communications, public relations or related field
– Minimum of 7-10 years of PR experience with a proven track record in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Experience:
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically including expertise in AP style.
– Ability to manage a network of global PR agencies; international media experience a plus.
– Strategic thinker who excels at coming up with original ideas and is able to execute.
– Ability to proactively identify communications opportunities and develop supporting programs.
– Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, both internally and externally.
– Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
– Ability to integrate PR programs to support marketing goals and programs; able to perform within an integrated team environment.
– Able to excel in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and able to take a positive team approach to working with external partners.
– Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel, Internet Explorer, Powerpoint and other graphics and/or presentation software.
Resume Submissions To VWR From Third Party Recruitment Firms Will Not Be Considered
EOE M/F/D/V
VWR maintains a drug free workplace.
VWR and design are registered trademarks of VWR International, LLC. VWR International, LLC is aware of fraudulent e-mails referencing VWR job opportunities. Please note: VWR does not hire employees through e-mail solicitation and never requests any employee to cash money orders or send money to others. If you question the validity of a job, please visit www.VWRjobs.com.
Contact: Please apply online at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=VWR&cws=1&rid=2580
*** From Mark Sofman:
4.) Public Affairs and Communications Officer, Loudoun County Government, Leesburg, VA
http://wapo.st/lDsTHT
5.) Interactive Media Buyer/Planner, MeringCarson, Encinitas, California
Hunt Valley, Md., PR and Marketing firm seeks account executive with 3 – 5 years experience. Strong media relations, writing, event planning and overall account management experience required. Social media experience a plus. Job entails generating media coverage for clients, as well as press release, newsletter and website writing, and additional duties as assigned. Should be an aggressive self-starter with lots of ideas.
For consideration, please send resumes to kdurr@nevinspr.com.
Cheryl Knauer
Account Executive
Nevins & Associates
7.) Media/Communications Planner, The Buntin Group, Nashville, Tennessee
9.) Intern, Internal Communications department, NII Holdings, Reston, Va.
Looking for a few good interns
NII Holdings’ Internal Communications department is looking for interns to assist with two major areas of work:
#1 Create an intranet. NII will be building a new intranet over the summer. The intern would support the lead for this project. This would involve a number of tasks including project management, writing for the web, setting up meetings, note taking, cataloguing information, moving content to the new site, working with IT, etc. Experience with the web or web content management systems preferred. Must have strong writing and organizational skills.
#2 Writing and editing support. NII produces a weekly e-zine to keep employees informed and engaged. The intern would write and edit short articles, post these on the intranet, and prepare the e-zine for publication. The role would also involve interviewing, providing writing support for other functions. Experience writing for the college newspaper, a website, or blog preferred. Looking for excellent writers.
Spanish or Portuguese language skills also preferred.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work on interesting projects in a fast-paced environment, or is interested in international business with a Latin American focus. These positions could lead to a permanent role with NII.
Interns must pass a background check and drug test.
About NII Holdings, Inc.
NII Holdings, a publicly held company based in Reston, Va., is a leading provider of mobile communications for business customers in Latin America. NII Holdings has operations in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Chile offering a fully integrated wireless communications tool with digital cellular voice services, data services, wireless Internet access and Nextel Direct Connect® and International Direct Connect(SM), a digital two-way radio feature. NII Holdings, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, trades on the NASDAQ market under the symbol NIHD and is a member of the NASDAQ 100 Index.
Visit the Company's website at www.nii.com.
Send resumes to Angelo Ioffreda (angelo.ioffreda@nii.com)
Phone 703.889.6239
*** From Anne Kettenbrink:
10.) Page designer/copy editor, The Joplin Globe, Joplin, Mo.
The Joplin (Mo.) Globe, an award-winning daily newspaper in Southwest
Missouri, is looking for an experienced page designer/copy editor for the
night design desk. The right candidate will be able to write compelling
headlines for local news and features sections, design eye-catching pages
under deadline pressure and have an eye for accuracy. Experience with
QuarkXpress, NewsEditPro, Adobe Photoshop and AP style preferred, as is
sound news judgment. Send cover letter, resume and clips to: Brent Fisher,
design editor, The Joplin Globe, P.O. Box 7, Joplin, MO 64802; or e-mail
bfisher@joplinglobe.com. The Joplin Globe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*** From Allan Steinmetz:
11.) Account Executives, Inward Strategic Consulting, Boston, Mass., or Bentonville AR
We are seeking two account executives to join or growing firm. Inward is the single source for Internal Branding and Change Communications with proprietary processes and great global clients. One position is focused on training and event planning and the second is focused recognition and reward planning. Both are client facing roles with project management skills. For details go to our web site's careers page. Www.inwardconsulting.com
*** From Jessica Weglein:
Hi Ned,
MICA is looking for an Assistant Director of Public Relations (details in this link). Can you post on JOTW?
Thanks!
Jessica Weglein, Manager of Communications
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Baltimore, Maryland
12.) Assistant Director of Public Relations, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, Maryland
13.) USO Center Coordinator, USO of Metropolitan Washington, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA
USO of Metropolitan Washington is known worldwide as the premier service organization providing morale, welfare, and recreation activities for the men and women of our armed forces and their families. Locally, the USO of Metropolitan Washington serves one of the highest concentrations of military in the world providing activities, services and programs offered through airport centers, fleet centers, family and community centers, mobile center, orientation and intercultural programs, and celebrity entertainment
Basic Functions:
Assists Director of Center Operations with daily operation of USO Honor Guard Lounge at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall as well as programs and services for other honor guard units at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, 8th & I and TISCOM.
Maintains and fosters a positive working relationship with installation leadership and partners such as Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), housing offices and privatized housing officials, community services and various other organizations. Serves as the official USO-Metro representative and liaison at briefings and other meetings reporting on ALL offerings of the organization in the region.
Ensures that standard USO services and lounge services are conveniently available and promoted in the community served and that all populations eligible for service are represented in program offerings.
Recruits and maintains a robust volunteer work force to staff the center, carry out special interest groups and assist with special events. Provides regular training, orientation and recognition to volunteers.
Principal Accountabilities and Duties:
• Monitors and directs the day-to-day operation of the lounge to ensure that goals and objectives are met, supplies are procured, and that services are being accomplished efficiently and effectively.
• Interviews, trains, and schedules volunteers. Identifies/recruits volunteers to handle some administrative responsibilities.
• Ensures volunteers are used effectively, enhancing work environment and reducing the paid staff workload.
• Prepares written correspondence to keep volunteers informed.
• Prepares monthly statistical reports. This includes guest traffic and volunteer hours. Also prepares a monthly financial report, itemizing expenses and donations, both cash and in-kind products/services.
• Ensures that standard USO Services are promoted and available through Center operations. Programs include – The Guide to Washington and Baltimore; emergency housing and food assistance; distribution of tickets when available; infant car seat loaner program; holiday programs; support for Welcome Homes and Farewells; activities and events for families of the deployed; Movies on the Lawn; and United Through Reading.
• Ensures that lounge services including internet, Wi-Fi, video gaming, cable TV, reading materials and movie library are available to service members at times that meet their needs.
• Works with the local installation leadership and partners to create and deliver unique and tailored special events designed to serve the needs of the military in the centers’ community either in partnership with other military support organizations (such as MWR, Family Services, Units, etc.) or signature USO events.
• Provides advanced notice to military leadership and partners in coordination of efforts on military installations and invites their participation in all USO activities.
• Assists the programs and services department with the carrying out of USO programs when necessary or directed. Provides support to other USO-Metro events at other locations in the Metropolitan Washington area when needed and/or required.
• Receives requests for USO-Metro support and evaluates opportunities with Director of Center Operations.
• Prepares and delivers regular briefings to the command and speaks publically on the installation about ALL USO-Metro programs and services.
• Produces periodic publications (i.e. monthly newsletter, flyers, posters, etc.) that keep installation leadership/partners and community residents informed of USO-Metro sponsored programs, services and events.
• Makes regular updates to the organizational website regarding USO programs and services on the installation.
• Maintains current base statistics/information (i.e. how many live there, what commands on board, base strategic plans, etc.), as well as distribution list of base leadership, target community groups, command leadership, current customers. Assists with the distribution of information as well as the instruction of USO colleagues with appropriate POCs when appropriate.
• Maintains clean and safe center that presents the USO in a positive light to the community.
• Maintains standard operating procedures for the center and center volunteers that outline the continuity of programs and services.
• Maintains organized records, accurate financial records and accounting of furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• With the Director of Center Operations, seeks regular input and feedback regarding center operations and incorporates findings into future offerings.
• Attends organizational meetings and assists with programs when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
Areas of Competency:
• Polished communication skills with ability to interact well with the public, military and staff.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with emphasis on creating and writing collateral material.
• Experience soliciting in-kind contributions in support of program activities.
• Highly organized, accountable, flexible and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and remain calm in hectic situations. Must be able to use discretion and tact when dealing with sensitive issues.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher. Become fluent in Volgistics volunteer management software.
• Excellent communication, event planning and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and solid ability to keep supervisor informed.
• Must possess good judgment and be able to work independently, while keeping supervisor informed.
• Must be high energy, possess a can-do spirit and be customer service oriented.
• Some work outside traditional hours.
• Customer service oriented. In tune with needs of military, volunteers and USO-Metro.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing or social services preferred.
• Must be able to recruit, train and manage volunteers.
• Prior experience in a non-profit or military setting a plus.
• Knowledge of the USO and working with the military a plus.
Reports to: Director of Center Operations
Qualified and interested candidates may submit their resume to:
carole@humancapitaladvisors.com
*** From Casey Neese:
Hi Ned,
I hope you can include these two positions at Acxiom in next week's JOTW. Thanks for all you do.
Casey
14.) Social Media Community Manager, Acxiom, Foster City, CA
Please post the following job on your next list for communications:
Leo Faneuf
Senior Recruiter
Health Solutions Business Unit
Health, Energy and Civil Solutions Group
SAIC
17.) Health Branding Manager, SAIC, Mclean, VA
The Health Solutions Business Unit currently has an opening for a Health Branding Manager.
JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will be responsible for the development and implementation of an external marketing and branding strategy to further SAIC’s brand in the healthcare market. Specific responsibilities include:
• Develop and implement the team’s healthcare branding and marketing initiatives, with emphasis on a long-term branding messaging, advertising, marketing materials, public relations, trade shows and conferences, and other key communications.
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning to brainstorm new marketing, advertising, tradeshow, and public relations initiatives (including web and social media).
• Enable sales and revenue growth through strategic, measured branding and marketing initiatives to promote awareness of SAIC’s brand within the federal and commercial health markets.
• Collaborate with business development team and senior leaders to conceptualize and launch tactical marketing campaigns for strategic accounts.
• Manage and report on customer research, current market conditions, and competitor information.
• Develop and implement annual marketing plans and projects for new and existing service accounts.
• Develop all web and social media activity and messages.
• Monitor, review, and report on all marketing activity and results.
• Serve as liaison with marketing/advertising agencies.
• Direct all events and trade shows related to the brand.
• Build and manage a research/reporting process for tracking brand awareness, and industry and competitive intelligence.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / SKILLS:
• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, business communications, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Ten years of experience working in branding, marketing, and/or public relations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding project and time management skills.
• Experience working with senior leadership to develop long-term branding strategy
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and implement all levels of tactical actions required to achieve strategic branding plan.
• Creative and strategic thinking skills, as well as the ability to relate and communicate with all levels of management and staff.
• Experience with government contracting environment and the healthcare industry preferred.
To apply to this position, please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser:
SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. For more information, visit www.saic.com. SAIC: From Science to Solutions®
18.) Account Executive – Travel and Tourism client, BCF, Virginia Beach, Virginia
We are hiring for two positions at the Fund for the Public Interest. Can you post these updated job descriptions? Thanks!
-Shelley
Shelley Vinyard
Toxics Advocate
Environment America
19.) Partnership Program Director, Fund for the Public Interest, Minneapolis, MN or Washington, DC
Description: Fund for the Public Interest (The Fund) is a national nonprofit organization working to raise money and increase visibility, membership and political power for the nation’s leading environmental and progressive groups.
We are looking for an experienced, innovative and ambitious candidate to oversee the Fund’s Partnership Program, which develops citizen outreach programs – primarily canvass programs – with other non-profits, and oversees our relationship with those partner groups. Examples of past and current partner groups include the Sierra Club, Human Rights Campaign and Save the Children.
The Partnership Program Director’s responsibilities are:
Networking and Marketing: Network and market the Fund’s citizen outreach services to potential partner organizations within the national public interest and non-profit communities.
Partner Acquisition & Negotiation: Identify and negotiate two new national partnerships over the next three years. Manage contracts with existing and potential partner organizations. Work with the Fund’s Canvass team to develop and manage test campaigns on behalf of new partners, including established outreach models (door to door and street canvass, voter registration) and experimental models. Create customized programs to meet partner needs.
Management of Partner Relationships: Manage the Fund’s relationship with partner organizations; maintain customer satisfaction with partners.
Organizational Building: Participate as part of the leadership of the Fund. Act as a liaison between the Fund and partner organizations. Help run trainings and staff recruitment drives.
Fundraising: Fundraise for the organization, through canvassing individuals and grantseeking.
Administration: Implement administrative systems including periodic reporting and invoicing to Fund departments and to partner organizations.
Campaign and Staff Management: Each summer the Partnership Program Director oversees a national event-based outreach program on behalf of the Human Rights Campaign.
The Partnership Program Director reports to the Director of Citizen Outreach for the Fund for the Public Interest.
Job Qualifications:
• Demonstrated commitment to the public interest, environmental protection, and social change.
• Three years of relevant professional experience, including experience managing staff and/or running a department, and fundraising — preferably canvassing or other citizen outreach.
• Exemplary communication and writing skills.
• Ability to represent the Fund to the public interest and non-profit communities.
• High level of aptitude with numerical analysis and Microsoft Excel
• Prefer experience in contract negotiation
Salary & Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with relevant experience. An outstanding benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days, parental leave, and a dependent care assistance program. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available. The Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: Minneapolis, MN or Washington, DC
Application: E-mail your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and how you found out about the position to Jeff Sprague at careers@publicinterestnetwork.org. We’ll carefully consider your application and if we think you're a good fit, we'll be in touch.
20.) Direct Mail Director, Fund for the Public Interest, Denver, CO
Description: Fund for the Public Interest (The Fund) is a national nonprofit organization working to raise money and increase visibility, membership and political power for the nation’s leading environmental and progressive groups.
We are looking for an experienced, innovative and ambitious candidate to oversee the Fund’s Direct Mail Fundraising Department, which raises $1.5 million to $2 million annually for 60+ Public Interest Network groups, including USPIRG, Environment America, Toxics Action Center and Green Corps.
The Direct Mail Director will have a few major priorities guiding his or her work in the near future:
• Coming up with new strategies for direct mail’s role in a changing fundraising landscape, such as integration with online and email fundraising and recruitment of monthly givers.
• Improving the fundraising model, including letter content and mailing strategy. A significant part of this is working with our partner groups to best package their programs and organizational identity.
• Expanding the use of direct mail for acquiring new members and building lists for our partner groups.
The Direct Mail Director’s responsibilities are to:
• Develop fundraising messages and campaigns: consult with group directors and our creative team to choose the most effective messages and stories for each organization’s special appeal letters and membership renewals.
• Create and edit direct mail packages: write, edit and design direct mail fundraising packages. Steer and edit all copy going out to supporters.
• Track performance: analyze fundraising results and report regularly to partner groups and senior staff. Manage a large database of all mailings and results.
• Identify new strategies for expanding our membership and deepening support.
• Work closely with group directors, our Membership Services staff and outside consultants on mailing content and strategies. Work alongside the leadership of other Fund citizen outreach departments (Canvass and Telephone Outreach Project) to coordinate fundraising efforts.
• Manage staff: oversee the day-to-day management of an administrator and part-time, hourly staff.
• Oversee all administrative functions of the department: supervise large materials orders with multiple vendors, follow a complex fundraising schedule for several groups, keep mailings arriving on time, manage the departmental budget to ensure we are spending wisely to maximize fundraising net and reduce costs, pay the department’s bills.
The Direct Mail Director reports to the Director of Citizen Outreach for the Fund for the Public Interest.
Job Qualifications:
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection and social change.
• 4-8 years of relevant professional experience, and a proven track record of running a department or large project. Overall relevant experience includes (but is not limited to) working in political, policy, marketing, journalism or government settings.
• Exemplary writing and editing skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization, ability to meet deadlines.
• High level of comfort with quantitative assessments, numbers and spreadsheets.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with relevant experience. An outstanding benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days, parental leave, and a dependent care assistance program. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available. The Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: Denver, CO
Application:
E-mail your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and how you found out about the job to Jeff Sprague at careers@publicinterestnetwork.org. We’ll carefully consider your application and if we think you're a good fit, we'll be in touch.
*** From Patty Yu:
21.) Account supervisor, GYMR, Washington, DC
GYMR is seeking a strong account supervisor, 8 to 10 years communications experience. Agency background a plus; knowledge of health or social issues, strong writer/editor, media relations skills. Appreciate any referrals. Thank you! Contact me at pattieyu@gymr.com.
22.) Creative Services Director, Gas Station TV, Birmingham, Michigan
GSTV is looking for an exceptional creative person to lead all aspects of the Network's branding, ideation and executionfor all creativeservices.
Responsibilities:
The Creative Services Director isa uniquely talented individual to lead the creative services team and manage the company's:
Brand Image (consumer experience at the pump, website, social media platforms, marketing collateral)
Advertising (GSTV brand and promotional campaigns, sales pitches to prospective ad clients, and advertising developed specifically for ad clients to air on GSTV)
Creative production and workflow (GSTV's internal creative team and outside creative contractors)
In addition to managing these activities, the creative services director will also provide creative direction and be the lead writer for the group.
Develop and lead a boutique in-house ad agency for our television network.
Facilitate the entire creative development process, and act as a conduit for collaboration with the executive , sales, marketing, research and business operations teams.
Effectively manage internal cross-discipline teams, and external resources, as well as timing and budget issues for creative service related programs.
Responsible for the consistent successful execution of all creative projects from estimation through launch and maintenance.
Manage content partner relationships; continually evaluate GSTVs programming to attain the best viewing experience and most meaningful, engaging media opportunities for advertisers.
Ad and content production including script writing, budgeting, talent casting, location scouting, and set design/staging from pre to post production.
Qualifications and Experience:
Strong writing skills (should have written for the advertising industry at an ad agency, marketer or production company
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience with art direction for ad campaigns
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priority projects with strong attention to detail
Creative and/or production background at an ad agency, production house, film, interactive or broadcast/cable network preferred
Skilled people manager, and inspiring idea leader
5-7 years of experience
Mac/PC proficient, Photoshop, Microsoft Office programs, experience with social media a plus
Top candidates will have a BA/BS
Gas Station TV is a national television network broadcasting to 27 million monthly, Nielsen-audited, viewers fueling up at the pump. We are an innovative media, advertising and technology company comparable to the likes of Google and Facebook. Broadcasting from our Mission-Control Network Operations Center in downtown Birmingham, MI, GSTV engages the fueling consumer with programming from NBC News, ESPN sports, Access Hollywood entertainment, local weather and community events. GSTV delivers this captive audience to national, blue chip advertising clients like, but not limited to, General Motors, Bank of America, Jeep, Ford, Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, Walmart and Yahoo!
GSTV is fast-paced, high-energy, high-intensity, and high-growth. We work hard and we play hard. We only hire the brightest and hardest working individuals.
Gas Station TV is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law.
I'd like to submit the internship below for inclusion in your JOTW e-newsletter. Thanks in advance!
Michelle
23.) Corporate Communications Intern, Inova Health System, Falls Church, Virginia
Description
Inova Health System (Falls Church, Virginia) seeks an unpaid intern to contribute to its employee communications efforts. The position offers tremendous opportunity to learn and grow, limited only by the candidate’s interest and ability.
This position supports the development and execution of strategic communications plans designed to promote an informed, engaged workforce. The intern is responsible for creating and disseminating messages via various channels to align employee efforts with health system priorities. The individual will write and edit content for print and electronic newsletters and be responsible for maintaining sections of the company’s intranet.
Responsibilities
• Gather, edit and post information to company intranet site using content management system
• Conduct outreach to internal stakeholders to help them understand the capabilities and benefits of the new intranet, then help them leverage the tool (e.g., by building a page)
• Create print communications, including flyers, posters, invitations and marketing collateral
• Write and edit articles for print and electronic employee publications
• Create slideshows, videos and interactive media as needed
• Help plan and implement employee town hall meetings
Qualifications
• Graduate or current student studying journalism, communications, marketing, healthcare management or human resources (graduate or undergraduate)
• Experience with content management systems or WYSIWYG web-editing software, some understanding of HTML preferred
• Proficiency with Adobe desktop publishing software, particularly InDesign and Photoshop; knowledge of Illustrator preferred
• Strong copywriting skills and previous experience translating complex information into clear, concise copy
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize among various tasks
• Mature, enthusiastic individual who is self-motivated and able to take direction
Applications
Interested candidates should send a resume, letter of interest, and 2 writing samples (300-500 words each) to michelle.steinle@inova.org.
About Inova
Inova Health System is Northern Virginia's leading not-for-profit healthcare provider. Since our beginning in 1956, Inova has grown from a single community hospital to a nationally-recognized, comprehensive network of hospitals and outpatient facilities. Inova and its 16,000 employees work to improve the health of the diverse community we serve through excellence in patient care, education and research.
*** From Sedef Onder:
Hi Ned,
I’m looking for a freelance/independent contractor with experience in healthcare/pharma, and preferably NGO/non-profit to join our existing teams. Strategic media relations and placement is the core of what we’re seeking; familiarity with social media goes without saying these days. We’re interested in project work, but the right person driving the right results can land a more consistent gig. It’s a tele-commuting / virtual team role, which casts an even wider net. We’re a boutique creative services firm based in NYC, with a few PR clients. Interested parties should contact me at sonder@thehaloproject.com.
Please let me know whether I can post via your email/newsletter (which I’ve received for a very loooonnnng time. Though I’m starting to wonder whether you dropped me off the subscriber list some years ago…)
Thank you and my best,
sedef
N. Sedef Onder, The Halo Project Inc., NYC
24.) Freelance/independent contractor with experience in healthcare/pharma, The Halo Project Inc., NYC
Interested parties should contact sonder@thehaloproject.com.
25.) Communications Managers, Fortune 500 Company, Alabama and Louisiana
Fortune 500 Company seeks seasoned community relations/crisis communications pros for rural locations in Alabama and Louisiana. Excellent compensation for this first step to corporate headquarters.
To be considered, please email your resume as a single Word file to MitchellCo17@aol.com. Put your cover note including current/last salary in your email message. We will contact all suitable applicants quickly.
26.) Corporate Communications Project Manager, Kansas City Life Insurance Company, Kansas City, MO
Mr. Lundquist, here is a posting for your new JOTW installment.
Deb
27.) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, Revive Public Relations, Nashville, TN or Santa Barbara
TO: Director of Marketing & Business Development
THE POSITION
Revive Public Relations (www.revivepr.com) has an immediate opportunity for a Business Development Manager who will be charged with consultative selling and lead generation activities that will result in attracting new client engagements to the agency. The Agency focus is in the health services sector and includes major hospitals and health care systems, academic medical centers, physician organizations, health care industry associations, health care I.T., health & wellness companies, and industry associations. We are seeking a sales executive who has a passion for working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, who seeks to contribute to the growth of the firm through direct sales and business development efforts. Send resume to Deb Kaufman, email: deborah@healthcare-recruiting.com.
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For your next JOTW – the bottom of the list of jobs.
Happy Memorial Day to you and all who have served. Thank you for everything you do for communications community in DC and beyond.
Sheila Consaul
Date: Sun, 29 May 2011 05:34:41 -0600
From: Karen Ramstead
Subject: Sled Dog Handler Wanted – Winter 2011/2012
28.) Handler Wanted – Winter 11/12, North Wapiti Kennels, Tawatinaw River Valley, near Perryvale, Alberta, Canada
We are looking for a handler for the 2011/2012 season. Position will run from around October to the end of March.
The duties include shoveling the dog yard daily, assisting with feedings, occasionally feeding on your own, assisting with kennel and dog maintenance, caring for the kennel in our absence, helping with hooking up and putting away dog teams, and generally helping the dogs and I get ready for race season.
Be aware that when I am up in Alaska – likely for 2 to 3 months this winter – you will be responsible for all aspects of caring for the remaining dogs in the kennel (likely 30 – 35 dogs) on your own, as well as looking after the house, yard and yourself.
You would need to be reasonably physically fit. That includes being able to carry 25 – 30 lb buckets for fairly good distance; able to wrestle very strong, excited dogs around; able to tolerate and work in very cold temperatures; comfortable with winter driving; and able to get up early in the morning without complaint (Mark already does enough complaining about that).
Be aware that this is not as glamorous a job as most people think. There are no days off, the work is hard, the pay sucks, and the weather can be brutal. After the first week, you will be scratched, bruised, stiff and exhausted. Things will only get worse.
In exchange you will get – a small monthly stipend, all your meals, your own cabin to live in (bathroom and kitchen facilities are in the house and shared with Mark and I), some scars, to work with some really cool dogs and stories that will last you a long time. We also have great hiking trails and in the winter cross country skis, snowshoes and dog teams to enjoy them. What better way to learn to run dogs then behind a team of Iditarod finishers?
Anyone crazy enough to be interested can contact me at
northwapiti@xplornet.com
Karen Ramstead
NorthWapiti Kennels
Best in Show and Iditarod Finishing Siberians
www.northwapiti.com
www.northwapiti.blogspot.com
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*** Weekly Piracy Report:
25.05.2011: NS : enroute from Kuching to port Klang, South China Sea.
The tug towing a barge departed Kuching on 24.5.2011 with eta port Klang 30.05.2011.
The tug and barge failed to arrive at the discharge port and the owners attempt to contact the tug was futile. On 02.6.2011 the barge was located by a Malaysian warship. The crew members were rescued by a fishing vessel. The tug is still missing.
31.05.2011: 1300 UTC: Posn: 13:30N – 042:35E: Red Sea.
Pirates armed with automatic weapons in a skiff fired upon and boarded a bulk carrier underway. All crew retreated into the citadel and requested for assistance. A naval boarding team boarded and searched the vessel and rescued the crew. No pirates found onboard.
02.06.2011: 0335 LT: Jakarta anchorage, Indonesia.
Eight robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Master raised alarm and ship’s crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Investigation revealed few padlocks were opened and damaged. All crew safe and no stores lost.
Five armed robbers boarded a general cargo ship underway. They stole ship’s cash and personal belongs and escaped. No injuries to crew.
29.05.2011: 1930 UTC: Posn: 16:38N – 096:15E, Yangon river NE anchorage, Myanmar.
Three robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at anchor. Alert crew noticed the robbers and attempted to approach them. The robbers threatened the crew with knives and escaped with ship’s stores. Later at 2142lt, two more robbers attempted to board the vessel but seeing the alert crew, they aborted the attempt.
31.05.2011: 0437 UTC: Posn: 13:35N – 042:37E: Red Sea.
Six pirates in one skiff chased a chemical tanker underway with intend to hijack her.
Vessel took all anti piracy preventative measures resulting in the pirates aborting the attempt.
29.05.2011: 1150 UTC: Posn: 14:24.9N – 042:04.5E: Red Sea.
Two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The vessel sent SSAS alert, raised alarm and crew mustered in citadel. The security team onboard enforced anti piracy measures resulting in the pirates aborting the att0ack.
While at anchor, OOW spotted two robbers on forecastle and alerted duty AB and sounded the ship’s whistle resulting in the robbers escaping. Attempts to contact the local authorities were futile. Upon investigation it was discovered, the robbers had boarded the vessel by using rope and hook. Nothing stolen.
26.05.2011: 1100 UTC: Posn: 01:11N – 103:56E: west of Batu Berhenti, Indonesia.
Pirates boarded a barge under tow and stole ship’s stores and escaped.
27.05.2011: 0001 LT: Posn: 01:10S – 117:16E, Samarinda anchorage, Indonesia.
Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the hawse pipe. They broke the padlocks on the bosun store stole ship’s stores. Duty AB spotted them and informed the duty officer who sounded the ship’s whistle resulting in the robbers escaping. Port control informed but no response.
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Hint: In 1971, he finished his All-Star season with a plus/minus of +94, the fourth highest total in history.
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*** In this issue (This week’s jobs are listed here, and then offered with links or in more detail below):
1.) Senior Marketing Strategist, BAE Systems, Land & Armaments, Arlington, VA
2.) Systems Engineer, MCR, Orlando, FL
3.) Strategic Communication Analyst (CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS required), Sahl Communications Inc., Tampa, FL
4.) Digital Engagement Specialists (CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS required), Sahl Communications Inc., Tampa, FL
5.) Joint Operations Center Watch Officer/Analyst (CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS required), Sahl Communications Inc., Tampa, FL
14.) Simulations and Analysis Support Analyst, MacAulay Brown, Fort Leonard Wood, MO
15.) Corporate Communications, Serco, Reston, VA
16.) Public Relations Rep 1, Northrop Grumman, McLean, Virginia
17.) Planning, Policy, & Business Analyst, MCR, Springfield, VA
18.) Staff Officer, Defense, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Springfield, VA
19.) Operations Research Analyst 1, TASC, Inc., Chantilly, VA
20.) Human Resources Intern, ATK Aerospace Systems, Beltsville, MD
…and more!
*** From Heather Murphy:
I'd been to visit my little nephews, my brother and his beautiful wife in the greater San Diego area. One of our favorite activities is to visit the tide pools at Point Loma (San Diego, CA). To get to Point Loma, you have to pass a few military establishments and the most solemn and beautiful of burial places — Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. It overlooks sea, land, military installations and, inasmuch as burial ground can be beautiful…it is.
As we left the tide pools, crews were getting Fort Rosecrans ready for Memorial Day services. With exhausted kids and adults on board, I made my brother stop his vehicle so I could take the attached photo.
When I returned to Arizona and uploaded the image, I was stunned to see this almost accidental image. It is about the real meaning of Memorial Day. I wouldn't trade those days with my family but I didn't really honor and pay tribute. By sharing this photo, I hope to do so. May it serve as a poignant reminder that Memorial Day is not about car sales, furniture sales, clothing bargains, pool parties and barbecues. It's about remembering sacrifices by the anonymous men and women who served in defense of our freedom. We may never know them, their stories or be able to thank their loved ones personally but we can do this…we can remember and honor their lives on Memorial Day.
Thanks and appreciation to all who served and all who value their service.
*** Here's the editorial line-up for the June issue of Sea Technology magazine (http://www.sea-technology.com/):
NEXT MONTH:
Conducting coastal surveys with the Charlie USV. … High-resolution seismic survey off South Shetland Island, Antarctica. … Surveying with the SeaBED-class AUV Mola Mola. … Developments in the standardization of ocean salinity. … High-resolution air-sea interaction study using the FLIP research vessel. … Accurate seafloor mapping and performance analysis using an uncertainty model for HydroChart 5000. … Cable planning for the European Multidisciplinary Seafloor Observatory.
Which article did Ned write?
*** Ned’s upcoming travel:
June 5-6 Kawaihae Harbor, Island of Hawaii
June 6-9 Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
June 9-14, IABC World Conference, San Diego, CA
July 1-7 Space Camp Turkey, Izmir, Turkey
July 8-10, SAUC-E, NATO URC, La Spezia, Italy
July 16-18, Robo-Sub, San Diego, CA
Aug 19, USS Constitution, Boston, Mass.
Aug 23-26, SNA West Coast Symposium and Open Architecture Forum, San Diego, CA
Here is something for next week’s DEFCON 1. Thanks for sharing.
Steve Field
Director, Marketing Communications
BAE Systems
Land & Armaments
1.) Senior Marketing Strategist, BAE Systems, Land & Armaments, Arlington, VA
Job Summary
This position serves as senior marketing strategist for the Land & Armaments sector. The incumbent will provide primary day-to-day direction and marketing communications guidance for many of the business’ most significant pursuits. He or she will oversee the development of integrated marketing campaigns that help position the business for success, predominantly for the Combat Vehicles and Tactical Wheeled Vehicles product lines. Serves as the deputy to the L&A Director of Marketing Communications.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
-Develops and oversees execution of marketing campaigns on several significant business pursuits, including: Bradley Family of Vehicles; M88 HERCULES; M109 and PIM; JLTV (Lockheed Martin Team); MRAP program; and other opportunities globally. Will also support marketing communications efforts around the RG family of vehicles in coordination with the head of communications in South Africa.
-Supports Land & Armaments Marketing Director on development of other marketing strategies.
-Maintains close working relationships with Business Development directors and Program leadership to ensure alignment of marketing efforts with program activities.
-Supports the business area at trade shows and other marketing events.
-Advises business on how to use multiple media platforms (events, video, online, social media, etc.) to market products and capabilities.
-Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
-Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.
Minimum Experience
Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 10 years of professional public relations, marketing or campaign/brand management experience.
Preferred Experience
Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 6 years of professional public relations, marketing or campaign/brand management experience.
BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support and services.
With headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, this Land & Armaments Operating Group of BAE Systems employs nearly 11,000 professionals at more than 30 locations worldwide. Land and Armaments is a global leader in the design, development, production, and service support of armored combat vehicles, major and minor caliber naval guns and missile launchers, canisters, artillery systems, and intelligent munitions.
BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential.
We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture.
I was hoping you could post the following on the JOTW newsletter. Thank You.
Kim I. Plyler
Sahl Communications
3.) Strategic Communication Analyst (CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS required), Sahl Communications Inc., Tampa, FL
7-10
years experience in Public Affairs,Information Operations or Military
Support to Information Operations preferable. Responsible for assisting in the synchronization of the plans, effects, themes and messages of a Combatant Command's deliberate and contingency communication activities and management of the assessment of those effects in order to ensure an integrated communication strategy. Direct the management of a collaborative and mutually supporting process to support the command's priorities responsible for integrating J3 ( IO), J5 (Plans) and J8 (Resources and Analysis) efforts into the integration process.
Location: Tampa, Florida.
ONLY CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS will be considered. Please send your resume to kim.plyler@sahlcommuications.com.
4.) Digital Engagement Specialists (CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS required), Sahl Communications Inc., Tampa, FL
Provide new media specialists of regional descent (Pan-Arab, Persian, Pakistani, Afghan, and Central Asian States/Russian) to track and analyze regional blog sites. Provides specific skills and understanding of the regional media environment and different technologies to engage on weblogs. As required, provide translation of and cultural perspective on critical AOR communications of ideological significance. Provide fluency, verbal and in writing, in English, Arabic, Farsi, Russian, Pashto, and Urdu: DLPT equivalent 3/3 acceptable, 4/4 preferred. . Location: Tampa, Florida.
ONLY CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS will be considered. Please send your resume to kim.plyler@sahlcommuications.com.
5.) Joint Operations Center Watch Officer/Analyst (CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS required), Sahl Communications Inc., Tampa, FL
5-10 years experience in Public Affairs, Information Operations or Military Support to Information Operations preferable. Functions as the watch stander for the communications department of a major Combatant Command on a rotating basis in the Joint Operations
Center (JOC). The JOC “information environment” analysts will be
involved in daily (365 days/year) preparation of key briefing materials
for members of the command's senior leaders and staff personnel.
Shift/weekend work will be required to ensure proper JOC coverage daily.
The watch stander will coordinate with other JOC team members, associated component staffs and subordinate Headquarter (HQ) counterparts to begin formulation of the initial courses of action, provide updates to the CCCI staff, obtain products relating to operations and report significant AOR events. Must be capable to brief senior general officers on a daily basis. Location: Tampa, Florida
ONLY CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS will be considered. Please send your resume to kim.plyler@sahlcommuications.com.
I am hoping you could help promote a number of positions at our agency that I think would be of interest to your readers. I work for a PR agency called and we need multiple people immediately to assist with communications on behalf of a large defense-industry client based in Washington, DC that is interested in improving its stature among key decision makers. We are primarily interested in people who have handled PR surrounding defense/military/aerospace issues. Candidates can submit their resume to careers@xenophonstrategies.com.
Below is the full listing. Thank you so much. If you have any questions, please let me know.
-Michael
7.) Multiple candidates at various positions, Public and Media Relations – Defense Industry, Xenophon Strategies, Washington, DC
Xenophon Strategies is seeking multiple candidates at various positions within our agency to help manage external communications on behalf of a large defense-industry client. We are primarily interested in hiring people with a background working in defense, military and/or aerospace communications at a PR agency, defense company, trade association, the military, Congress, the news media or the Federal government. Excellent candidates with general experience in public relations, public affairs and crisis communications will also be considered.
Responsibilities include participation in client meetings and conference calls; development of communications strategy that improves the client’s reputation among Washington, DC decision makers; project and client account support; news media relations promotion and response; social media engagement; and crisis/issue management.
About Xenophon
Xenophon Strategies is a full-service strategic communications firm specializing in public relations, public affairs, crisis communications, advertising & advocacy and government affairs. Our firm has a diverse portfolio of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, trade associations and charities.
Xenophon Strategies staff members have wide-ranging backgrounds and expertise. Our team includes former congressional staff, state and federal government officials, public relations experts, journalists, political strategists, marketing professionals and media tacticians.
To submit your resume, email careers@xenophonstrategies.com.
8.) Weapons Technical Intelligence (WTI) Analyst, CGI, Charlottesville, VA
CGI is seeking an experienced Weapons Technical Intelligence Analyst to work on the government-contractor team supporting the Counter-IED Targeting Program (CITP) at our location in Charlottesville, Virginia. Candidates must be willing to deploy for six months out of an eighteen month period.
Specific Duties:
– Conduct comprehensive research on complex insurgent and terrorist networks; either independently or as part of a larger analytical effort
– Develop analytical strategies, produce CITP related assessments and target support packages in collaboration with analysts involved in the counter insurgency/counter IED mission
– Coordinate with CITP action officers in the planning, preparation, coordination and dissemination phases of scheduled targeting and intelligence survey packages
Journeyman – High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree desired. Formal Service training as an all-source analyst required. Must have 5 to 8 years experience in the intelligence field at a tactical or strategic operational level
Senior – Bachelors degree desired. Must have formal service training as an intelligence analyst. Must have between 8 to 10 years experience in the Intelligence field at the tactical or strategic level
Additional Requirements:
– Posession of an Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required to begin employment; U.S citizenship citizenship is required.
– Experience in the intelligence field at the tactical or strategic operational level is required.
– Must have at least six months of experience related to IED insurgency developing all-source intelligence assessments and prior experience supporting the targeting process.
– Must have working knowledge of the national, operational and tactical intelligence infrastructure available to DoD.
– Must have excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
– Possess strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
– Must have the ability to work independently with excellent problem solving skills.
– Possess a high level of organization, attention to detail and follow-through.
– Must be willing to deploy for (6) months out of an (18) month period
Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
– Explosive Ordinace Disposal (EOD) experience
– FBI's Terrorist Explosives Device Analytical Center (TEADAC) experience
– Knowledge of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) types, characteristics, and Tactics,Techniques and Procedures (TTPs)
– Knowledge of/experrience with analysis/data mining tools: ArcGIS, CIDNE, WEBTAS, i2 Analyst's Notebook, Pathfinder At CGI, we're a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company – one that has grown to professionals located in 100+ offices worldwide. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients win and grow. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients – and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.
This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
9.) Director of Public Relations, Military Officers Association of America’s (MOAA), Alexandria, VA
Strategically plans, develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive public relations program across the media, internal, and community relations spectra to enhance the Military Officers Association of America’s (MOAA) image with members, staff, military active duty, retirees, reservists, former officers, and the general public. Serves as the primary contact and Association spokesperson to the news media and the local community. Counsels the President and staff on public relations matters, and is available to do the same for the 36-member Board of Directors, Councils, and Chapters. Works closely with the President to ensure that all staff departments focus on portraying the proper MOAA image internally and externally. Responsibilities also include the MOAA Art Program and History. Drafts the President’s Page or the monthly MOAA magazine for his approval and writes letters to senior military officers and civilians for the President. Also assists or serves as backup for the President’s Executive Officer when needed.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Strategically and tactically plans comprehensive public relations programs that cut across the MOAA staff spectrum, including legislative affairs, electronic media, membership and marketing, etc. Works closely with other departments to ensure a fully coordinated staff public relations effort, to include coordinating on releases going to the public and being an integral part of planning on programs they are working.
2. Serves as direct and trusted advisor and counselor to the President and staff on public relations item, ranging across the public relations spectrum. Works closely with all departments on how best to portray MOAA-related issues to members, the news media, and the public.
3. Serves as highly visible focal point the members, the news media, and staff as Association spokesperson and coordinator for national public relations efforts. Daily contact with the membership through telephone, electronic or other written correspondence pertaining to general association information, news media inquiries, press releases, community events, and other image enhancing efforts. Supports Contract Services and Marketing in promoting membership recruiting and retention.
4. Directly supports MOAA governance and the Board of Directors by being available, through the President, to counsel the Chairman of the Board on public relations issues. Prepares and submits updates on public relations activities to the President. Works closely with the General Counsel on Board activities. Prepares the Chairman’s Annual Meeting remarks. Serves as a trusted agent for sensitive information.
5. Maintains very close relationship with other military-related associations and organizations to ensure mutual exchange of public relations ideas and timely information.
6. Frequent interaction with department directors and front office staff on matters pertaining to the Association’s public relations activities. Routinely interacts with the staff on matters of public relations guidance and events.
7. Manages the Deputy Director of Public Relations so he/she knows all facets of the public relations program and has the opportunity to interact with the President and staff.
8. All other duties as assigned
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Knowledge
1. Education: B.A. or B.S. in Journalism, Mass Communications, or Public Relations, with formal training in journalism or public relations. Masters Degree preferred. Commercial public relations business experience very desirable. Washington-area military public relations experience, especially in the Pentagon is highly desirable.
2. Skills: Required training or practical experience in corporate communications, particularly in public relations. Should have familiarity with associations and a broad knowledge of the roles and operations of the federal government, particularly the military services.
3. Relevant Experience: Must have at least 10 years experience in the public relations or a related communications career field in positions of increasing responsibility. At least two positions should include “hands on” experience in planning, developing, and executing public relations programs for both internal and external audiences.
Skills
1. An excellent command of the English language, both oral and written. Ability to articulate key MOAA issues orally and in writing.
2. Extensive knowledge of all facets of public relations, especially in the area of strategic communication and including media relations and internal information.
3. Working familiarity with organization of the Department of Defense and military service organizations is extremely valuable. Pentagon or other Washington, DC, service is a plus.
4. Working familiarity with PC-based computer systems and programs, to include use of the worldwide web as a communications tool.
5. Familiarity with administrative skills, office budgeting, and personnel.
6. Attention to detail, including good follow-up skills, and ability to work numerous projects simultaneously.
7. The ability to be tactful and discrete with sensitive information.
8. The ability to work harmoniously and unselfishly with others in a fast-paced environment and operate with a high standard of work quality.
Personnel Supervised: One Deputy Director of Public Relations.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this employee. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
10.) Foreign Media Analyst, Centauri Solutions, LLC, Omaha NE
Centauri Solutions is a dynamic, professional services and solutions company committed to providing program management, information systems and technology, systems engineering, subject matter expertise and solutions to the Intelligence, National Security and Homeland Security communities. We attract people who love their work and are dedicated to the complex challenges facing today's world.
Job Responsibilities:
If you are looking for a challenging position with a fast paced, innovative small company where you have immense opportunity for growth and flexibility you are in the right place! We are seekinng qualified candidates for full-time Media Analyst positions related to U.S. security and foreign policy issues in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Southwest Asia, Central and South America, and Africa. Regular duties involve monitoring and analyzing published and broadcast media, writing regular and irregular reports, some quantitative analysis, briefings, and similar duties. Candidates Native or Near-native foreign language skills and international cultural experience who enjoy keeping abreast of current events would be well suited. The successful candidate will have at least an BA degree and experience in international relations, security, political science, journalism, sociology or related fields. Fluency in one of the languages of the region of expertise (other languages is an asset), in-depth knowledge and experience within the region, as well as outstanding writing and analytic skills are all required.
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. These positions may require overnight and/or weekend shifts. Media Analysts often work irregular hours and travel up to 15% of the time. Work location is Omaha, Nebraska.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in international and relevant country specific affairs, security, journalism, international strategic communications or related field, OR Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience.
Required Work Experience:
Must be U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
Other Desirable Requirements:
Fluency in a foreign language is a must.
Experience living in country of interest strongly preferred.
Outstanding translation and English writing and editing skills required.
Analytic abilities must be demonstrated.
General interest and knowledge of international affairs and current events is essential.
Professional and collegiate demeanor.
Experience monitoring and analyzing foreign media.
Ability to multi-task and handle tight deadlines.
Excellent communication, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
Expert experience with Microsoft Office applications required.
Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
Our Benefits Attract – and Retain – Talent
From our easily accessible offices in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia (minutes from the Capitol) to our comprehensive benefits package, every aspect of our operations is designed to bring us the best in the field.
Financially, CenTauri Solutions is a smart choice, offering:
•Highly competitive salaries
•401k, including competitive matching
•Profit-sharing plan
•Business development and referral bonuses
We support your life outside of the office, too, with benefits including:
•Highly competitive health insurance, including long-term care
•Tuition assistance
•Eight paid hours a year that you can devote to charity
Corporate Communications specialist to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Develop and implement internal and external communications. Proactively identify and implement marketing strategies. Based on awareness and understanding of NGA mission and operations tempo, identify and reach out to potential users and user groups. Analyze customer needs; make appropriate recommendations for message/information development, communication method selection, and timing of messages. Tailor messages by target audience. Research, write, edit, and publish communications products (e.g., print, web, electronic, briefings). Provide direction to graphic designers, briefing developers, photographers, illustrators and other required staff. Prepare material for publication and other media both internally and externally. Manage and monitor production schedules. Develop new communication methods to reach target audiences. Support NGA senior leaders by writing speeches, talking points, video scripts, briefings, and other communications products (e.g., emails, articles)
Required Skills
**TS/SCI security clearance required**
Experience with providing strategic communications support or speechwriting. Knowledge of issues facing NGA, the Intelligence Community, and the Department of Defense. Knowledge of NGA, functions, products and technologies. Must demonstrate strong data gathering and analytical skills. Must be proficient with PC computer platforms and Microsoft Office Suite. Must have strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and customer service skills. Plans and leads contract sub tasks/projects. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience within related field.
16.) Public Relations Rep 1, Northrop Grumman, McLean, Virginia
Northrop Grumman Information Systems Sector is looking for a Media Relations representative for their Strategic and External Communications Department. This individual will be responsible for writing, editing, and preparing external communications such as press releases. The selected candidate will assist the public relations team with various media-related activities to include researching and writing press releases, preparing talking points and preparing and staging press conferences other related events. Assists with preparing for media interviews. Assists with media strategy plans and tracks media coverage for campaigns and other initiatives. Takes an active role in the functions external social media efforts. Will handle aspects of the external publication approval process. Will also write articles for internal communications to be posted on company Web sites and other internal uses. Must have complete understanding of NGIS external communications policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in public relations, journalism, communications or related field.
Use and/or application of principles, theories, and concepts in public relations and media relations.
Strong writing skills and mastery of AP style.
Knowledge of industry practices and standards.
Frequent internal company contacts and also occasional interaction with reporters. Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, and other personnel in the section or group. Represents section or group on specific projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous internship experience in a med/large Aerospace copmany as communications analyst.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 75,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce regardless of age. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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30 May 2011
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This is newsletter number 879
The 30th day of May 1868 is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades, who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every City, Village, hamlet, and church yard in the land…. It is the purpose of the commander-in-chief to inaugurate this observance with the hope that it will be kept up from year to year, while asurvivor of the war remains, to honor the memory of his departed comrades.
– General John A. Logan (1826-1886)
(General Orders No. 11, Grand Army of the Republic, 5 May 1868, excerpts.)
My great grandfather’s GAR hat hangs on the wall in my old room at my mother’s house. John Kirby was a drummer boy at age 16. After he died some years later, his wife would come to the cemetery each Decoration Day, and the other GAR veterans would come to pay their respects to her and the other widows. The cemetery in Saxonville, Mass., was a very busy place on Decoration Day.
My mother remembers this quite well. She is 96.
Logan International Airport in Boston is named after Gen. John Logan.
As noted by Ed Wittman: “Today is celebrated in the United States as Memorial Day, originally intended as an occasion to decorate the graves of our war dead, but now observed as something of an “All Souls Day” in which the memory of past family members is also honored. Originally called “Decoration Day,” the holiday was first observed on 30 May 1868 at the order of Civil War general John A. Logan in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization for Union Army veterans. Soon, the custom became nation-wide, and by 1882 it was being celebrated everywhere, even in the former Confederacy. In 1968, Memorial Day's official observance was moved to the last Monday in May to create a three-day weekend, much to the dismay of many traditionalists.
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12.) Assistant Account Executive, GYMR, Washington, DC
13.) Senior Technical Writer, Health Systems 20/20, Abt Assocaites, Inc., Bethesda, Md
14.) Manager of marketing and business development, bio, pharma or the life sciences industry
15.) Director of Communication and Public Relations, The Edwin Gould Foundation, New York, New York
16.) Editor: Campus Progress.org, Center for American Progress, Washington, DC
17.) Senior Marketing Strategist, BAE Systems, Land & Armaments, Arlington, VA
18.) Graphic Designer, Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus, OH
19.) Director of Public Relations – Farouk Systems, Inc. Houston, Texas
20.) Web Content Coordinator, ISSA, The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, Lincolnwood, Illinois
21.) Internal Communications Manager, Selfridges, London, UK
22.) Key Channel Management Consultant, EDF Energy, Hove, UK
23.) B2C Business Communications Advisor – CS, Marketing and Commercial Fixed Term, EDF Energy, Doxford, Crawley, UK
24.) Strategic Communication Analyst (CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS required), Sahl Communications Inc., Tampa, FL
25.) Joint Operations Center Watch Officer/Analyst (CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS required), Sahl Communications Inc., Tampa, FL
26.) Digital Engagement Specialists (CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS required), Sahl Communications Inc., Tampa, FL
27.) Marketing Manager, Operations Practice (50-100% capacity), Global Consultancy Firm, Washington DC, New Jersey, Atlanta or Toronto
28.) Energy Marketing Coordinator, Global Consultancy Firm, Houston, TX or Washington, DC
29.) Marketing Manager, Sales/Marketing and Technology Media and Telecom Practice Areas, Global Consultancy Firm, Washington DC, New Jersey, and Toronto
30.) Senior Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Specialist/Manager, Biotechnology Company, Cambridge, MA
31.) Specialist, Corporate Communications, Netflix, Los Gatos, CA
32.) Marketing and Advertising Vice President, Corporate Communications, Netflix, Los Gatos, CA
33.) Corporate Communications Manager, Mozilla, Inc., San Francisco, California
34.) STEP (Student Temporary Employment Program) Interns, National Transportation Safety Board, Washington, DC
35.) Director of Public Relations, Military Officers Association of America’s (MOAA), Alexandria, VA
36.) Communications Director, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Washington, DC
37.) Intern, SmartMoney, New York, NY
38.) Strategic/Account Planner, Pepper Global, Chicago, IL
81.) Boat & Seadoo Mechanic, Total Marine, Eufaula, OK
82.) Silversmith, Tiffany & Co., Parsippany, NJ
83.) Jeweler/goldsmith/silversmith, J & H Image Makers, Tucson, AZ
84.) Granit Polisher/Fabricator, World Stone Michigan, Farmington Hills, MI
85.) Polisher/Buffer/Blender, Resource MFG, Newnan, GA
86.) Esthetician/Waxer, European Wax Center, Central NJ
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*** Ned asks for your thoughts, please, on Thought leadership:
Mary Hills, ABC, and I will present a senior seminar on thought leadership at the IABC 2011 World Conference in San Diego on June 14.
I’d like to get some thoughts from you:
What is your definition of thought leadership?
Who are some “thought leaders” in business today, and why?
What is the value to an organization to have people in leadership positions being outspoken or opinionated on issues?
Do you have examples of “good” whitepapers with an important point of view to put forward? Tell us why they are good.
Do you have “bad” examples of whitepapers that simply market an organization’s products or services? Tell us why you think they ares bad?
Send to Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.
Anyone attending the conference is invited to join the seminar to continue the dialogue.
*** Check out latest Marine Technology Reporter. Page 44
A wife asks her husband, “Could you please go shopping for me
and buy one carton of milk, and if they have eggs, get 6.”
A short time later the husband comes back with 6 cartons of milk.
The wife asks him, “Why on earth did you buy 6 cartons of milk?”
He replied, “They had eggs.
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Conducting coastal surveys with the Charlie USV. … High-resolution seismic survey off South Shetland Island, Antarctica. … Surveying with the SeaBED-class AUV Mola Mola. … Developments in the standardization of ocean salinity. … High-resolution air-sea interaction study using the FLIP research vessel. … Accurate seafloor mapping and performance analysis using an uncertainty model for HydroChart 5000. … Cable planning for the European Multidisciplinary Seafloor Observatory.
• Leads company-wide annual internal communications plan, defining audiences, timing, media and messages, in accordance with business needs.
• Advises communicators/human resources on development of local annual communication plans that support the strategies as defined in the company-wide
framework.
• Works with functional heads to anticipate and identify internal communication issues; plans and implements regular and ad-hoc communications.
• Drafts and coordinates production of all company-wide internal communications, including announcements, presentations, FAQs, heads-up to management, calendars and diaries.
• Supervises communications coordinator who serves as the webmaster for the Company’s US Intranet, ensuring dynamic content which stays up-to-date and relevant for employee base.
• Plans and manages all aspects of internal functions, including town-hall meetings, and other corporate sponsored meetings (non-HR related).
• Leads launch of US-focused print and electronic employee newsletter.
• Oversees internal and external resources to directs all aspects of production and distribution of company-wide communications vehicles, including but not limited to the US version of the corporate newsletter Connect.
• Responsible for content planning, drafting of Sandoz US content, supervision of layout design, editing, proofreading and supervision of hard-copy production and distribution in the US.
• Collaborates with Strategic Planning function to develop and administer periodic employee satisfaction surveys and communications audits and analyzes results and prepares reports for management.
• Assists with development of multimedia employee communications tools.
Community Relations/CSR
• Manages company’s US corporate contributions activities.
• Leads employee volunteer program and special events, including global Community Partnership Day.
• Works with local site management to enhance community outreach initiatives.
Other Communications Responsibilities:
• Assist in preparation of Executive Talking points for key company or product issues.
• Works directly with US President to assist in preparation of Executive presentations and/or other Corporate presentations related to internal and/or external audiences.
• Work with Sandoz Global to maintain the Company style guide and corporate lexicon.
• Provide project-specific support as needed to VP and directors of government affairs.
Qualifications
Candidates must be very strong writers and verbal communicators, as well as have experience with copywriting, managing production of electronic (internet/intranet) and print communications, project management, executive communications, and crisis communications.
Other key skills and experience:
• Demonstrated experience in a global company and/or pharmaceutical/healthcare experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and be effective in team settings.
• Knowledge of all MS Office programs required; ability to use Adobe Acrobat, Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator (or comparable graphics design software) preferred.
• Ability to work well in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment and take accountability for assigned programs, deliverables, and results.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and projects concurrently; exceptional organizational skills.
• Experience using new media tools for corporate communications.
BA or BS degree is required with a concentration in communications, journalism, english, marketing, or business-related field preferred. Advanced degree in communications, journalism, public affairs or related degree is desirable. At least 10 years of in-house corporate and/or agency communications experience is required.
Adherence to all health, safety & environmental requirements in support of departmental
and site HSE goals. Work in a safe and efficient manner.
Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
About Sandoz in the US
Sandoz is one of the largest manufacturers of generic pharmaceutical products in the United States, in business since 1946. We develop, manufacture, and distribute competitive, high-quality pharmaceuticals, standing out in the industry due to our focus on a wide range of differentiated products, ranging from complex delivery systems to modern biopharmaceutical medicines (“follow-on biologics” or “biosimilars”).
Sandoz markets approximately 200 different generic medicines in the US, including enoxaparin sodium injection, the first generic version of Lovenox®, and Omnitrope®, the first follow-on biologic available in the US. Our approximately 1,300 US associates are proud to make Sandoz a “healthy decision” for patients, healthcare professionals, and the customers who distribute our products in the US.
Beyond the US, Sandoz, a Division of the Novartis Group (Novartis AG-NYSE: NVS), is a global leader in the field of generic pharmaceuticals, developing, manufacturing and increasing access to a wide array of high-quality, affordable medicines. The company has a portfolio of approximately 1,000 compounds and sells its products in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit www.Sandoz.com.
To apply online, please cut and paste the following link into your browser.
http://www.novartis.com/careers/job-search/brassring/usa.shtm Use the job # 82169BR to find the appropriate position.
*** From Andrew Hudson’s job list:
2.) Marketing Communications Intern, OUTWARD BOUND, Golden, CO
Since 1961, Outward Bound has been serving youth, teens and adults with wilderness expeditions and other innovative programming in America's most beautiful wilderness areas, and also in classrooms, city parks and boardrooms. Outward Bound courses change lives and give students the tools to see further, climb higher and know their way. Students seek challenge and embark on backpacking trips, mountaineering classes, kayaking adventures, sailing trips and urban expeditions in their community and take home real leadership skills and the courage to follow their own path.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Marketing Communications Intern position focuses on content writing and editing for marketing communications, social media, public relations (press releases) and the national website. The Marketing Communications Intern reports to the Senior Marketing Manager and works closely with the Social Media Specialist and Website Specialist. This position is a great opportunity for those with a passion for marketing and outdoor education to be creative, gain experience in public relations, social media and web marketing and have a real impact on Outward Bound’s mission to enable more people to experience the philosophy, mission and adventure of Outward Bound.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in research, writing and editing of web content.
• Assist in research, writing and editing of press releases.
• Assist with writing and assembling content for outbound marketing emails.
• Manage photo and video library.
• Organize and distribute Outward Bound content as appropriate
• Assist in Social Media, Public Relations, Advancement or Alumni content creation or support as needed.
• 20 – 24 hours a week, June through August 2011.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Excellent copy writing skills to develop and edit content.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Very effective communicator, both written and oral.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as a team member.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge or experience with social media as it relates to marketing is a plus.
• Competency with HTML is a plus.
• Graphic design skills, Adobe Creative Suite is also a plus.
• Training may be available.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Communications or marketing major or equivalent experience.
COMPENSATION:
• Academic credit available.
• $125/wk. stipend.
• Pro Deal benefit available.
Send resumes and cover letters to kyoung@outwardbound.org
5.) Manager of External Communications, Capital One, Manhattan, NY
The Manager of External Communications role is within the Corporate Communications framework of the company, supporting the Capital One Bank line of business, to include Commercial Banking and signature Capital One Bank community initiatives. The Manager will assist with the advancement, differentiation and positioning of Capital One Bank through public/media relations.
The role is responsible for providing ongoing public relations counsel for Capital One’s Commercial Banking line-of-business and signature community programs and initiatives, to include product and service offerings, brand building efforts, and community and economic development. Cultivating deep, meaningful relationships with traditional and online media is a key focus area. The position reports to the Director, External Communications.
The Manager will have practical experience engaging with and managing the press at both the local and national level with a high degree of comfort interfacing with a variety of internal and external individuals and entities. With the position located in the nation’s top media market, the Manager will have exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills, expertise and a successful history in designing and delivering against PR /media outreach and engagement plans, and possess strong team building capabilities.
Responsibilities:
• Support organizational interactions with external media and serve as corporate spokesperson for all topics within responsibility/area;
• Strengthen and leverage Capital One Bank’s relationship with top-tier news organizations, as well as key bloggers and other influentials;
• Draft communications materials to include press releases, media alerts, speeches, social media content and other communications documents;
• Help develop and be responsible for strategic planning and supervision of public relations programs for the Commercial Banking line of business for Capital One Bank, reporting to Corporate Communications;
• Provide ongoing public relations counsel for Capital One’s signature community programs and initiatives in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, in areas including financial literacy, education, and community and economic development.
• Help to coordinate implementation of integrated, long-term external communications plans that will position Capital One Bank with top tier, industry and consumer media as a leader in financial services;
• Provide ongoing public relations counsel, focusing on the external environment and potential impact to key stakeholders, to include media, customers, activists, community and industry influentials.
• Help to coordinate media outreach, leveraging key contacts and managing relationships to solicit media coverage, prioritizing and qualifying opportunities in national and regional dailies, wires, business periodicals, broadcast media, online/social media outlets, industry trades and consumer publications.
• Understand each applicable LOB’s operating environment and develop strategic communications initiatives to further Capital One Bank’s reputation as a leading organization;
• Work effectively in cross-functional teams to advance external communications strategy;
• Work with appropriate divisions to develop specific plans to address key issues;
• Assess risks, issues, and potential problems and provide proactive solutions;
• Coordinate closely with relevant departments on company partnerships; serve as PR liaison with all professional and vendor partners, coordinating media strategy, overseeing its implementation, making strategic media calls;
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Five years of media relations/external communications experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Five years of media relations experience working in New York for a leading brand within financial services or packaged/consumer goods industry
• Experience working in an external communications role, with a proven track record for developing and implementing successful external communications strategies and providing external communications counsel to business leaders
• Bachelors Degree in Communications, Journalism, English or Marketing/Public Relations
• Experience acting in spokesperson capacity
• Proven ability to manage media interviews for senior executive officers, including national television, radio, global print/broadcast media and all trade publications
• Strong understanding of the public relations industry, and related knowledge of key trade publications, genre publications and local and national outlets.
• Experience in identifying and briefing senior management on matters relating to industry trends and challenges, public information, relationships with the news media, and potential impact of policy and product decisions
• Experience in online/social media outreach and campaigns
• A strong business background, as well as excellent managerial skills
• Proven ability to work effectively with multiple constituents, including peers, executive management, and senior management, giving simplicity to a highly complex subject matter.
• Ability to manage rapidly changing priorities
• Creative, integrative problem-solving and structured thinking
• Solid issues management experience
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills, analytical talent and attention to detail.
• Excellent presentation and persuasion skills
• Ability to manage pressure, meet deadlines and monitor and evaluate results.
• Demonstrated hands-on management, planning, and execution
• Prior experience working with agencies and large partnerships.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and media analysis tools
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
To apply, please visit our careers site www.capitalone.com/careers and search for requisition number 633441.
6,) Communications Manager, Larson Communications, San Francisco, California
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Jeannie Cox
Recruitment Coordinator
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Land O'Lakes
7.) Communications Manager, Land O'Lakes, Inc., Arden Hills, MN
Land O'Lakes, Inc. would be nothing without our amazing employees. All 9,000 of them. Today, we are a company with more than $11 billion in annual revenue in 2010 and the second-largest cooperative in America. This success reflects the efforts, commitment and pride of our employees. As we continue to build on this success, we'll always be looking for talented people to help us grow.
Since 1921, we have been member owned and operated. We are a market- and customer-driven cooperative committed to optimizing the value of our members' dairy, crop and livestock production. We do business in all fifty states and have a presence in more than sixty countries, with our headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Here at Land O'Lakes, Inc., we value and recognize the unique talents and potential of all employees, and we are dedicated to being a high-performing organization built on the foundation of a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are interested in becoming a part of this amazing team, please visit our website at www.landolakes.jobs.
Position Purpose: The Communications Manager will be an individual contributor responsible for the overall content strategy, planning / development, and publishing related to the corporate web site and intranet. This individual will lead the supervision of resources (internal or external) that support the ongoing operation and content management of the Land O'Lakes Corporate intranet and web sites. This position will also assist the department with other communications activities as needed, specifically corporate public relations, media relations and general corporate communications (including writing).
Site strategy and management – Oversee strategic direction and planning activities of corporate web and internet sites. Propose and manage development and enhancement efforts for the sites. Plan and provide content, including managing / coordinating video production and writing stories as needed. Drive current projects to timely completion. Act as liaison in collaboration between Communications and other company contacts, such as Corporate Marketing Services, Information Services, Human Resources, business / service units and/or company executives. Introduce/pursue or partner with internal resources (or external resources) in introducing new, value-adding interactive ideas, capabilities or innovations related to content or functionality.
Content development – Set strategic direction for site content development, including maintaining an editorial calendar and work plan. Supervise writing and editing of all content for corporate sites, as well as conceptualizing and overseeing video/audio production. Work with company staff and outside vendors as needed. Contribute writing and editing as necessary.
Social Media – Play an integral role in supporting the continued activities of the Corporate Communications function in social media and participate in broader strategic planning for Land O'Lakes digital media. Serve on the Interactive Share Group, a cross-functional team that promotes interactive communication.
Miscellaneous communications activities – As a member of the Corporate Communications team, the person in this role will be called upon to participate in a variety of projects – some outside the scope of the primary function of this role. These efforts could require communications project planning and management, content development (including writing and editing) and other activities in support of the overall efforts of the Corporate Communications organization.
Required (Basic) Experience & Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field is required. A minimum of 5-7 years relevant work experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or web / social media or related field/ experience required. Demonstrated writing and editing expertise. Ability to produce clean, well-developed, professionally produced, AP-style materials that deliver intended message via online / other tools. Extensive, in-depth web experience including overall development of these resources, and supporting them on an ongoing basis with content strategy and development. Prior experience managing and maintaining online — working with web content management systems (CMS) is highly preferred. Computer knowledge – Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Stellent and Adobe Programs.
Required Competencies & Other Skills: Strong interpersonal communication skills to include both verbal and written, with an accommodating, client-focused approach. Ability to operate as both a strategist and a hands-on contributor. Ability to conceptualize plans and make recommendations for developing communications tools / projects, capture those plans in writing, and present and “sell” plans to gain resources as well as broad understanding and support from key constituents within the company (including supervisor(s) and senior leaders). Then, with concurrence, demonstrate leadership and drive timely execution – seeking assistance / resources when needed to move obstacles to ensure desired outcomes are achieved. Flexible and results-oriented with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively under deadline pressures, managing, as necessary, multiple / changing priorities. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, make good judgments about competing priorities, and deliver results.
* Demonstrated experience in educating and building alignment with internal audiences as new online innovations and technologies are introduced.
* Knowledge and experience with social media desired, with demonstrated experience in planning and executing plans to strategically utilize social media to promote a corporate brand.
* Video production experience highly desired, with experience planning projects and working with external video vendors to execute them.
* Must be able to project a positive public image and professional demeanor, and be comfortable interacting with employees at all levels within the organization.
* A quick study on complex issues related to agriculture and food manufacturing industry.
* Ability to travel.
Preferred Experience & Education: Prior agricultural orientation/experience preferred. Strong interest in and passion for digital and interactive media tools. Prior Public Relations experience desired. Experience supervising outside vendors and agencies for assorted projects/initiatives.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays, and employee development opportunities. Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O'Lakes,Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.
To Apply : https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=1121&company=LOL&username=
8.) Press & Public Affairs Officer, British Consulate, New York, New York
Background:
The British Consulate-General in New York represents UK interests in the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Fairfield County in Connecticut. The Consulate is the Headquarters of UK Trade and Investment in the USA, promoting the UK as a destination for US investment, and helps British companies seeking to export to the US. We support British people in difficulty through our Consular services. The Consulate is a visa issuing hub for applicants living in North and South America. We have an active press and public affairs role within the British Government’s US network, levering the high numbers of official visitors to New York and working closely with colleagues in the Embassy in DC and in London on relations with New York-based media. Further information about the British Government’s US network can be found on www.ukinusa.fco.gov.uk.
The Press and Public Affairs officer will drive the Consulate’s media engagement and profile. The jobholder will support the Consulate in building relationships with decision-makers and opinion-formers in NY, NJ and PA on behalf of the UK. Activities will include organising visits to the region by British Ministers and other VIPs, identifying media opportunities for HM Ambassador, the Consul-General and Deputy Consuls-General, further developing the Consulate’s website and social media presence (Facebook, Twitter etc), acting as local media spokesperson on behalf of the Consulate-General and the British Government, and facilitating best practice exchanges on domestic policy issues.
The successful applicant will report to the Deputy Consul-General and will be responsible for media aspects of the delivery of the UK’s policy and public diplomacy objectives in the New York Consulate’s region. The jobholder will take responsibility for establishing and delivering day to day priorities, creating and managing projects and budgets, building appropriate contacts across the region, and team performance management (one PPPA officer and one intern). A flexible, creative and entrepreneurial approach is essential.
This position will be on a fixed term, three year contract which is renewable after two years.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead media handling on specific policy areas, which could include economic issues, military issues, the Middle East, climate change, etc., working closely with the Embassy’s policy advisors;
Build relationships with key journalists, arranging briefings and interviews; in some cases acting as the media spokesperson for the UK in New York;
Develop close links with senior contacts, in support of the CG, for example state and local administrations, political and economic commentators, business leaders and non-profit institutions;
Lead effective delivery of visits. Coordinate, mentor and supervise the core PPPA team as well as the wider Consulate team to deliver high impact media work, digital diplomacy and to contribute to the wider US network as a senior member of the network’s leadership.
Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
Understanding of New York media market, track record of pitching stories successfully to leading media outlets (traditional and new), getting coverage, dealing with media at all levels;
Experience of working with senior customers within the public or private sector, comfortable with demanding and diverse stakeholders, working to short deadlines;
Track record of successful delivery of projects through co-ordinating work of diverse teams, including at a distance and with external organisations, making creative use of opportunities, resources and technology;
Reliable, capable under pressure, an excellent communicator orally and in writing, and with a good understanding of the challenges and sensitivities of working in the world of government and diplomacy.
The successful candidate must be prepared to travel through the region, and make occasional longer trips, including to the UK.
Under US State Department requirements, the Embassy may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Green Card holders or A visa holders*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at the Embassy. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.ukinusa.com. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.
*A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates.? The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defence Staff (BDS)?outposts accept A or NATO visas.?
The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, long term and short term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, generous vacation and leave time, and an enriching training package.
The target salary for this position is $62,900 annualized. Salary will be confirmed upon offer of employment.
To Apply:
Resume and a cover letter with salary history should be submitted in a .doc (word) file format by Friday, 27 May 2011 to careersnyc@fco.gov.uk. Please note in the subject line of your email “PPA Officer”. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis as required. Please identify in your cover letter whether you are currently eligible to work at the Embassy. Internal candidates must address their resumes through the Head of Group before applying.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we can not guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
The British Embassy is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Two to five years related experience; in depth knowledge of and personal familiarity with the political and economic institutions of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and trends in the region; Lead and implement the post’s media and communications strategy, including planning, coordinating and delivering in line with priorities set out in the US Network Communication Strategy agreed by the Washington Embassy;
GYMR is a nationally ranked independent public relations agency specializing in public health campaigns and health policy issues. Comprised of professionals who have excelled in the health care industry and in the world's largest PR firms, GYMR combines all of the expertise and clients of a big firm with the heart and soul of a boutique business.
Founded in 1998, GYMR is ranked among the top health care public relations agencies in the country. Clients include respected associations, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, foundations and health initiatives.
GYMR is looking to fill two positions: Account Supervisor and an Assistant Account Executive.
11.) Account Supervisor, GYMR, Washington, DC
GYMR seeks to hire an Account Supervisor with a minimum of 8-10 years of communications or public relations experience in the health care or social issues arena. This position requires a thorough understanding of communications tools/tactics within a strategic framework. Agency experience (a plus) with expertise in health related issues, health care, health policy and experience working with the media. Account Supervisors must demonstrate an ability to think strategically and creatively, with exceptional time management skills and can work under tight (and sometimes multiple) deadlines, can manage several accounts with the ability to strategically and creatively advise team members. They must be personable, energetic, hard working and can work well in a team environment. Account Supervisors possess strong verbal and written communications skills and can deliver on health media strategy and execution. They can interact with all levels and mobilize account teams to the highest level of performance. Account Supervisors are expected to begin participating in marketing outreach, serving on committees of professional associations, delivering outside professional presentations or writing articles for industry publications.
Candidate must be able to help with identifying new business opportunities. In addition, they must have a proven track record working with THE media and understanding of how to successfully execute media plans using both traditional and non-traditional media. We desire a candidate that has experience working with a variety of clients including (but not limited to) federal, private and non-profit sectors. Lastly, candidate must have experience managing projects including planning, implementation and budgeting (financial tracking skills is a must) while ensuring maximum billability and successful outcomes.
Competitive salaries and great benefits are offered. Visit www.gymr.com for more information on the firm. Qualified candidates should email resume, cover letter, writing samples and salary requirements to careers@gymr.com (use “Job Title PYASJW0524” in the subject line). No phone calls please. GYMR is an equal opportunity employer.
12.) Assistant Account Executive, GYMR, Washington, DC
GYMR seeks to hire an Assistant Account Executive with at least two years experience working in the communications industry, on Capitol Hill or with the media. Assistant Account Executives must have strong writing skills and be able to craft core communications materials including letters, media advisories and meeting summaries. They should also have a basic understanding of the health policy and public health/social issue environments. At GYMR, Assistant Account Executives are responsible for conducting extensive Web-based research and issues monitoring using tools including CISION and Lexis-Nexis and working with staff to plan and execute integrated digital campaigns. They are also expected to be able to use research to develop basic analyses and core strategy recommendations with supervision and guidance from senior team.
Competitive salaries and great benefits are offered. Visit www.gymr.com for more information on the firm. Qualified candidates should email resume, cover letter, writing samples and salary requirements to careers@gymr.com (use “Job Title SRAAEJW0524” in the subject line). No phone calls please. GYMR is an equal opportunity employer.
*** From Erin Schiavone:
Hi Ned,
Please include the following communications job opportunities on your next JOTW email.
Much appreciated,
Erin Schiavone
13.) Senior Technical Writer, Health Systems 20/20, Abt Assocaites, Inc., Bethesda, Md
Health Systems 20/20 is looking for a writer currently pursuing a bachelor ‘s or master’s degree to craft compelling stories about the project's health system's strengthening work that will be featured on the website (www.healthsystems20/20.org) and social media sites. Timing of work and hours are flexible and can be adapted to your academic schedule.
Duties include:
• Researching and drafting brief news stories for the HS 20/20 website
• Uploading materials to the website and updating webpages (web management training provided)
• Tracking of End of Project publications, following up with writers, technical staff and production to ensure materials are produced on time and within budget
Health Systems 20/20 is a USAID-funded global project that provides technical assistance in health systems strengthening around the world. The writer will provide senior-level technical writing skills including critical and intensive editorial review of a wide range of documents for external clients in support of Health Systems 20/20’s end-of-project dissemination activities.
http://www.abtassociates.com/Page.cfm?PageID=14200 Job ID 20115651
*** From Joan E. Cascio:
Can you post this to your newsletter/organization? Thanks so much
Joan E. Cascio
Exec Sr Partner – Life Sciences
Lucas Group
Dallas, TX
14.) Manager of marketing and business development, bio, pharma or the life sciences industry
Our client is searching for someone who knows bio, pharma or the life sciences industry and also has some global experience with their primary purpose in this position being the leader who manages marketing for their business development, investor events and services function.
This includes oversight for marketing strategy and execution of marketing plans for events and the conference portfolio, creative design, advertising (printed, telemarketing, email, social media), website, analyzing executed efforts, and the budget to execute these areas.
Additional responsibilities of this position include: overseeing the marketing of a set of non-event services such as the Business Solutions program and a set of training programs, the development of on-site printed materials to support the conference, the creation and execution and analysis of post-conference customer surveys. .
Have an outstanding comprehension of marketing strategies and tactics for services, particularly events in the life sciences area
. We need someone with a strong understanding of relevant marketing channels, including direct mail, e-mail, telemarketing, website development, e-marketing, print advertising, social media is very important and other resources
At least 10 years related experience in marketing services, in particular events and conferences, ideally in health care/life sciences or the investor community.
Considerable experience with MS Excel and budgetary analysis
Four year degree required, advanced degree welcome.
Willingness to travel in the US and internationally (10-25%).
FULL JOB SPEC IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE INTERESTED/QUALIFIED use jcascio@lucasgroup.com.
*** From Victoria A. Seetaram:
15.) Director of Communication and Public Relations, The Edwin Gould Foundation, New York, New York
Success in this position will result in a public relations and social media campaign that attracts business and philanthropic leaders willing to dedicate their resources, time and leadership to developing America’s untapped talent pool.
The Edwin Gould Foundation advocates nationally for increasing America’s college graduation rates and global competitiveness by accessing America’s untapped talent pool – the thousands of talented, underserved students from America’s low- and middle- income and working families. At the local level the Foundation invests time, money and resources to incubate workable solutions that increase the number of college graduates from under-resourced communities.
Position Summary:
The Director of Communications and Public Relations is responsible for creating and executing a public relations and social media program to publicize America’s untapped talent pool and the strategies to improve college graduation rates and increase America’s global competitiveness.
The goal of these efforts is the development of an expanded base of support dedicated to increasing college graduation rates among talented, underserved students from low- and middle families. The Director is responsible for elevating the Foundation presence and creating a
powerful link between the Foundation and America’s untapped talent pool.
Along with the CEO the Director promotes the mission of the Edwin Gould Foundation and its partner organizations. The Director provides communications counsel to senior management, helping to enhance the visibility and success of the Gould Foundation and Gould Partner
organizations. The Director develops and implements a comprehensive communication strategy. The Director manages and leverages PR agency, press outreach, media calls, collateral media as well as social media and marketing materials. The Director is responsible for creating PR programs and securing speaking engagements and media opportunities that positively position the Gould Foundation and partner organizations.
Essential Qualifications:
• 7 – 10 years of PR experience with a proven track record in an
entrepreneurial environment and effective social media campaign
• Deep commitment to education as the great equalizer and the
development of talent from all sectors of society
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR or other related fields
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong
commitment to succinct and impactful messaging
• Previous experience inspiring others toward success and effectively
collaborating within organizations and with strategic partners
• Proven skills in managing consultants for greatest return
• Strong strategic thinking skills and experience generating original
ideas and ability to execute
• Ability to proactively identify social media opportunities and develop
supporting materials
• Ability to integrate PR programs and social media initiatives to
support marketing goals
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet established deadlines
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
and ability to take positive team approach in working with industry,
government and not for profit partners
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and
Powerpoint and other graphics and/or presentation software
Compensation: Salary range: $100,000 – $130,000 depending on experience
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, sick and vacation leave, life insurance and a 403b Retirement plan.
How to Apply: Please send your cover letter outlining successful PR campaigns, resume, and two recent succinct persuasive writing samples to:
director@egf-ny.org
*** From Katie Andriulli:
Hi Ned,
Would you be able to post this in next week's mailing?
Thank you!
Katie
Katie Andriulli
Communications and Outreach Manager, Campus Progress
16.) Editor: Campus Progress.org, Center for American Progress, Washington, DC
Campus Progress, part of the Center for American Progress is hiring an Editor for its website and magazine, CampusProgress.org.
Here is something for next week’s JOTW. Thanks for sharing.
Steve Field
Director, Marketing Communications
BAE Systems
Land & Armaments
17.) Senior Marketing Strategist, BAE Systems, Land & Armaments, Arlington, VA
Job Summary
This position serves as senior marketing strategist for the Land & Armaments sector. The incumbent will provide primary day-to-day direction and marketing communications guidance for many of the business’ most significant pursuits. He or she will oversee the development of integrated marketing campaigns that help position the business for success, predominantly for the Combat Vehicles and Tactical Wheeled Vehicles product lines. Serves as the deputy to the L&A Director of Marketing Communications.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
-Develops and oversees execution of marketing campaigns on several significant business pursuits, including: Bradley Family of Vehicles; M88 HERCULES; M109 and PIM; JLTV (Lockheed Martin Team); MRAP program; and other opportunities globally. Will also support marketing communications efforts around the RG family of vehicles in coordination with the head of communications in South Africa.
-Supports Land & Armaments Marketing Director on development of other marketing strategies.
-Maintains close working relationships with Business Development directors and Program leadership to ensure alignment of marketing efforts with program activities.
-Supports the business area at trade shows and other marketing events.
-Advises business on how to use multiple media platforms (events, video, online, social media, etc.) to market products and capabilities.
-Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
-Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.
Minimum Experience
Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 10 years of professional public relations, marketing or campaign/brand management experience.
Preferred Experience
Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 6 years of professional public relations, marketing or campaign/brand management experience.
BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support and services.
With headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, this Land & Armaments Operating Group of BAE Systems employs nearly 11,000 professionals at more than 30 locations worldwide. Land and Armaments is a global leader in the design, development, production, and service support of armored combat vehicles, major and minor caliber naval guns and missile launchers, canisters, artillery systems, and intelligent munitions.
BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential.
We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture.
21.) Internal Communications Manager, Selfridges, London, UK
Up to £37k + excellent benefits inc. generous team member discount
Oxford Street, London
At Selfridges, we have our in-house teams to thank for achieving the accolade of “Best Department Store in the World”. Keep them up to date with the latest business information, and you’ll create a well-oiled machine and reinforce our reputation for excellence.
About the role
Leading Internal Communications at our Oxford Street store, you’ll plan, write, produce and deliver a creative programme of both new and traditional media and events that will provide our teams with the information necessary to deliver our business goals. Of course that means coming up with lots of fresh and original ideas. But it also means coordinating people and resources to make those ideas a reality. Ensuring consistency and integration of key internal messages, you’ll lead the production of printed media, and will create an engaging schedule of events that ensure our vision, purpose and values are always at the forefront. What’s more, building relationships right across the business, you’ll keep the programme focused, delivering messages that are on-brand and consistent.
About you
It’s a wide-ranging role. So to rise to the challenge, you’ll need plenty of hands-on experience in Internal Communications and will have successfully managed and delivered projects in another multi-functional organisation. Your creative background means you’ll have no problem writing in a variety of styles. And if you can plan and manage innovative events then that’s all the better. Just as important as your practical knowledge, however, will be the personal qualities you bring to the role. A confident communicator, you’ll need great influencing skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels. Plus, with creative flair and lots of get up and go, you’ll make your mark in the best Department Store in the world!
About us
We’re the definitive shopping destination. From designer fashion to luxurious homewares and everything in between, we offer our customers an experience that amuses amazes and surprises.
About the rewards
There are plenty of them – generous team member discounts, 27 days’ holiday and great bonus potential.
22.) Key Channel Management Consultant, EDF Energy, Hove, UK
£Competitive
Internal Communication specialists are required to support the transformation of the B2C Division within EDF Energy. Working within our Transformation Division you will support and deliver the communications strategy for the different audiences within this customer facing division, ensuring the right people get the right messages at the right time, and our communication channels maximise employees’ engagement both for transformation and BAU activities.
The Key Channel Management Consultant is committed to effective divisional communications whilst assuming responsibility for creating and delivering a channel strategy. This role interacts with a number of different business areas and works collaboratively with other B2C Communication Consultants to ensure a joined up communications strategy across B2C.
You should be able to demonstrate successful management of a variety of internal communication channels across a wide range of audiences. A skilled copy writer with editorial experience and proven commercial awareness is central to this role.
Role Requirements
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, are critical, as is the ability to develop close working relationships with stakeholders, including Senior Managers and Directors. An understanding of planning and operational delivery within internal communications coupled with the capacity to build understanding and trust with your peers is crucial to your success in this role. Managing difficult situations, working within tight timelines and dealing with a number of priorities simultaneously are also imperative.
You must have the vision to link day to day activities to the ‘bigger picture’. Good project management skills are required and you will also be proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. EDF Energy is based at a number of locations around the UK and it is expected that the role holders will travel across sites.
The Benefits
An attractive package accompanies this role including a competitive salary, health care and various other benefits.
If you want to be a part of this team please apply at: http://www.edfenergy.com/careers/index.shtml
23.) B2C Business Communications Advisor – CS, Marketing and Commercial Fixed Term, EDF Energy, Doxford, Crawley, UK
I was hoping you could post the following on the JOTW newsletter. Thank You.
Kim I. Plyler
Sahl Communications
24.) Strategic Communication Analyst (CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS required), Sahl Communications Inc., Tampa, FL
7-10 years experience in Public Affairs, Information Operations or Military Support to Information Operations preferable. Responsible for assisting in the synchronization of the plans, effects, themes and messages of a Combatant Command's deliberate and contingency communication activities and management of the assessment of those effects in order to ensure an integrated communication strategy. Direct the management of a collaborative and mutually supporting process to support the command's priorities responsible for integrating J3 ( IO), J5 (Plans) and J8
(Resources and Analysis) efforts into the integration process.
Location: Tampa, Florida.
ONLY CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS will be considered. Please send your resume to kim.plyler@sahlcommuications.com.
25.) Joint Operations Center Watch Officer/Analyst (CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS required), Sahl Communications Inc., Tampa, FL
5-10 years experience in Public Affairs, Information Operations or Military Support to Information Operations preferable. Functions as the watch stander for the communications department of a
major Combatant Command on a rotating basis in the Joint Operations Center (JOC). The JOC “information environment” analysts will be involved in daily (365 days/year) preparation of key briefing materials for members of the command's senior leaders and staff personnel.
Shift/weekend work will be required to ensure proper JOC coverage daily.
The watch stander will coordinate with other JOC team members, associated component staffs and subordinate Headquarter (HQ) counterparts to begin formulation of the initial courses of action, provide updates to the CCCI staff, obtain products relating to operations and report significant AOR events. Must be capable to brief senior general officers on a daily basis. Location: Tampa, Florida
ONLY CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS will be considered. Please send your resume to kim.plyler@sahlcommuications.com.
26.) Digital Engagement Specialists (CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS required), Sahl Communications Inc., Tampa, FL
Provide new media specialists of regional descent (Pan-Arab, Persian, Pakistani, Afghan, and Central Asian States/Russian) to track and analyze regional blog sites. Provides specific skills and understanding of the regional media environment and different technologies to engage on weblogs. As required, provide translation of and cultural perspective on critical AOR communications of ideological significance. Provide fluency, verbal and in writing, in English, Arabic, Farsi, Russian, Pashto, and Urdu: DLPT equivalent 3/3 acceptable, 4/4 preferred. . Location: Tampa,
Florida.
ONLY CURRENT DOD TS/SCI TS will be considered. Please send your resume to kim.plyler@sahlcommuications.com.
*** From Christine SANTEUSANIO:
27.) Marketing Manager, Operations Practice (50-100% capacity), Global Consultancy Firm, Washington DC, New Jersey, Atlanta or Toronto
Chaloner Associates is partnering with a leading global consulting firm on a search for a part time (50%-100%) Marketing Manager to join their Operations Practice. The position will reside in the company’s Washington DC, New Jersey, Atlanta, or Toronto offices.
The Marketing Manager will report to the Global Manager of the Operations Practice. The main focus of this position is to help develop and execute the marketing agenda which includes but is not limited to content development, external and internal publications, practice PR, client conferences, client outreach programs, as well as internal communication activities: newsletter, marketing updates, etc.
Success will be measured by an increased awareness (internal and external) of the firm’s Operations capabilities.
The successful candidate will also work closely with members of the Operations Leadership and Management team when needed. He/she will engage directly with Partners and Topic Leaders, Regional Practice Area Leader’s for regional marketing agenda, Principals leading Tier 1s, external editors, conference organizers and the media.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Profile:
• 5+ years in Marketing Manager role or Consulting role within a professional services environment
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills: experience leading case teams is an asset
• Advanced university degree with demonstrated high academic achievement
Skills and requirements:
• Self-starter, good at prioritizing
• Proactive and creative
• Autonomous, able to tolerate ambiguity, self-motivator
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple parallel tasks
• Displays strong presence and high level of maturity
• Exhibits strong follow-through and accountability
• Computer literate
• Effective communicator able to maintain discretion when needed
Interested and qualified candidates should send resumes to Ted (ted@chaloner.com) or MarLou Butler (marylou@chaloner.com).
28.) Energy Marketing Coordinator, Global Consultancy Firm, Houston, TX or Washington, DC
Chaloner Associates is partnering with a leading global consulting firm on a search for an Energy Marketing Coordinator to join their Enery Practice Area (PA). The position will report to the Global Manager of the practice. This individual will directly support Energy PA Regional PAL (RegPAL) in coordinating Energy PA specific activities in the AMR Region, Head of global PA Marketing in orchestrating the PA Marketing and Communication agenda. Key responsibilities include PA Marketing, Finance & Controlling, Business Development Reporting, and support for AMR RegPAL. Other responsibilities include networking, attending meetings and conferences, PA internal communication, and support for Global PAL.
Responsibilities
Works with the GM, the AMR RegPAL and the Global Head of PA Marketing to provide PA management and support through:
• Developing a strong knowledge of and leveraging the PA network to advantage in performing his/her role
• Supporting internal and external PA marketing initiatives, incl. maintaining the AEPG (Americas Energy Practice) contacts database and mailings
• Organizing and participating in PA conferences and meetings
• Proactively communicating PA information through website, newsletter, etc.
• Providing basic financial analysis on PA performance
• Providing support for budgeting, case activity / client development pipeline tracking
• Supporting RegPAL on AMR specific HR / people admin and processes
• Supporting coordination of client review processes (not content)
• Supporting organization of PA meetings and trainings
• Preparing agenda and coordinating regular AEPG management and core group calls
• Promotes innovation by recognizing new concepts and facilitating their capture
• Helps others navigate the practice network by performing practice website management/maintenance (e.g., creating new topic structures, maintaining awareness of all PA cases and decks available)
• Helps others navigate the practice network by capturing PA intellectual capital by soliciting materials, sanitizing case material, and uploading to Navigator
Requirements/Skills:
• 3+ years relevant experience in a professional services firm and/or demonstrated coordination/execution of complex tasks
• Energy industry/topic know-how with focus on the US market is a plus
• Strong analytical, conceptual and multi-tasking skills, and experience in Marketing is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and teaming skills are required.
• This position requires learning technical programs and affiliating with the Corporate Finance team, as well as close collaboration with marketing teams.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent command of English required, additional language skills would be a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work well with senior members and peers
• Professional; service oriented and pro-active, flexible
• Able to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Able to demonstrate presence and maturity, even in stressful situations
• Exceptional process and project management skills – exhibits strong follow-through and accountability, strong attention to details
• Willing to take on new challenges; highly self-motivated
• Self-starter and motivator, good at prioritizing, creative
• Autonomous, able to tolerate ambiguity and transform ideas into workable solutions
• Strongly proficient in PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent team Player
Interested and qualified candidates should send resumes to Ted (ted@chaloner.com) or MarLou Butler (marylou@chaloner.com).
29.) Marketing Manager, Sales/Marketing and Technology Media and Telecom Practice Areas, Global Consultancy Firm, Washington DC, New Jersey, and Toronto
Chaloner Associates is partnering with a leading global consulting firm on a search for a Marketing Manager for their Sales and Marketing (50%) and Technology Media and Telecom Practice Areas (50%). The position will reside in the company’s Washington DC, New Jersey, or Toronto offices.
The Marketing Manager will report to the Marketing and Sales Practice Area(MSPA) Global Manager, and the Technology Media and Telecom(TMT) Practice Area Global Manager. This professional will support the MSPA and TMT Global Leaders and Managers in relation to the firm’s internal and external marketing efforts. The primary focus of this position is to help develop and execute the marketing agenda which includes but is not limited to knowledge development, client outreach programs, external publications, practice PR, client conferences, as well as internal communication activities: newsletter, marketing updates, etc. Time will be fairly equally spent promoting the TMT practice and the firm’s Digital Economy initiative, which is a major “Grow-the-Business” investment sponsored by TMT, MSPA, IT, Strategy and other Practice Areas.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the core Support Team and will participate in other key projects to further practices area agenda.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Profile:
• 3-5+ years of relevant Marketing experience and/or 3-4+ years of consulting or other professional services firm environment
• In-depth knowledge of MSPA and TMT Practice Areas topics
• Advanced university degree with high academic achievement
Skills and requirements:
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Excellent project management, organization and interpersonal skills; experience leading case teams is an asset
• Strong knowledge and experience leading and executing qualitative and quantitative research
• Self-starter, good at prioritizing
• Proactive and creative
• Autonomous, able to tolerate ambiguity, self-motivator
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple parallel tasks
• Displays strong presence and high level of maturity
• Exhibits strong follow-through and accountability
• Computer literate
• Effective communicator able to maintain discretion when needed
• Limited travel
• In the office presence is required, occasional telecommuting is acceptable
Interested and qualified candidates should send resumes to Ted (ted@chaloner.com) or MarLou Butler (marylou@chaloner.com).
30.) Senior Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Specialist/Manager, Biotechnology Company, Cambridge, MA
Chaloner Associates is partnering with a Boston based Biotechnology Company. The position will report to Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. The leader is responsible for collaborating with and supporting the Director in developing and executing the Investor Relations and Corporate Communications strategy, operating plans, budget, and overall Investor Relations and Corporate Communications program. The primary operating objective of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications is to educate and update the company’s stakeholders (investors, media, employees and community at large) about the company.
Responsibilities:
• Develop investor materials including press releases, conference call scripts, key messages, Q&As and presentations for roadshows, conferences, media opportunities and other meetings
• Collaborate with Marketing on communications and media strategy by working with outside PR agency to ensure consistency of message around approved product and corporate initiatives
• Manage investor database, including but not limited to the following:
o Track shareholder ownership and maintain details on investor relations interactions and contacts
o Provide administrative support to find, educate, and encourage prospective investors by screening investor database. Execute initial marketing efforts through verification calls and fulfillment mailings
o Target prospective shareholders
• Handle logistics and administration for IR conferences, conference calls, webcasts, investor meetings and annual shareholder meeting
• Prepare quarterly investor reports for senior management and other reports on an ad hoc basis
• Liaise with IT department to manage content on corporate website
• Manage and respond to incoming analyst and investor requests to provide appropriate public information
• Selectively reach out to the media and act as point person for media inquiries
• Execute distribution of relevant company news releases, publications, and S.E.C. filings
• Collect and distribute analyst report summaries and other relevant competitive market data
• Manage department calendar and vendor relationships
• Internal relationship building: Chairman, President and CEO, Chief Financial Officer, EVP of Corporate Development and General Counsel, Chief Research and Development Officer, Human Resources, department heads and their staffs.
• External relationship building: Institutional investors (including security analysts and portfolio managers), individual investors, stock brokerage security analysts, investment bankers, media and department-specific vendors.
REQUIREMENTS:
• More than two years of experience in investor relations, finance, public relations, marketing or corporate communication positions for a public company or a consulting agency.
• Professional demeanor. Must be able to manage sensitive information in confidence and with discretion.
• An energetic, efficient, resourceful team player and individual contributor.
• Strong interpersonal skills, superior intellect, and an outstanding ability to communicate using these qualities and skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and presentation ability.
• College degree required.
• Strong PC skills, MS PowerPoint and Excel a must.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong preference for biotechnology and small company experience
Interested and qualified candidates should send resumes to Christine Santeusanio (christine@chaloner.com) or Amy Segelin(amy@chaloner.com).
31.) Specialist, Corporate Communications, Netflix, Los Gatos, CA
35.) Director of Public Relations, Military Officers Association of America’s (MOAA), Alexandria, VA
Strategically plans, develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive public relations program across the media, internal, and community relations spectra to enhance the Military Officers Association of America’s (MOAA) image with members, staff, military active duty, retirees, reservists, former officers, and the general public. Serves as the primary contact and Association spokesperson to the news media and the local community. Counsels the President and staff on public relations matters, and is available to do the same for the 36-member Board of Directors, Councils, and Chapters. Works closely with the President to ensure that all staff departments focus on portraying the proper MOAA image internally and externally. Responsibilities also include the MOAA Art Program and History. Drafts the President’s Page or the monthly MOAA magazine for his approval and writes letters to senior military officers and civilians for the President. Also assists or serves as backup for the President’s Executive Officer when needed.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Strategically and tactically plans comprehensive public relations programs that cut across the MOAA staff spectrum, including legislative affairs, electronic media, membership and marketing, etc. Works closely with other departments to ensure a fully coordinated staff public relations effort, to include coordinating on releases going to the public and being an integral part of planning on programs they are working.
2. Serves as direct and trusted advisor and counselor to the President and staff on public relations item, ranging across the public relations spectrum. Works closely with all departments on how best to portray MOAA-related issues to members, the news media, and the public.
3. Serves as highly visible focal point the members, the news media, and staff as Association spokesperson and coordinator for national public relations efforts. Daily contact with the membership through telephone, electronic or other written correspondence pertaining to general association information, news media inquiries, press releases, community events, and other image enhancing efforts. Supports Contract Services and Marketing in promoting membership recruiting and retention.
4. Directly supports MOAA governance and the Board of Directors by being available, through the President, to counsel the Chairman of the Board on public relations issues. Prepares and submits updates on public relations activities to the President. Works closely with the General Counsel on Board activities. Prepares the Chairman’s Annual Meeting remarks. Serves as a trusted agent for sensitive information.
5. Maintains very close relationship with other military-related associations and organizations to ensure mutual exchange of public relations ideas and timely information.
6. Frequent interaction with department directors and front office staff on matters pertaining to the Association’s public relations activities. Routinely interacts with the staff on matters of public relations guidance and events.
7. Manages the Deputy Director of Public Relations so he/she knows all facets of the public relations program and has the opportunity to interact with the President and staff.
8. All other duties as assigned
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Knowledge
1. Education: B.A. or B.S. in Journalism, Mass Communications, or Public Relations, with formal training in journalism or public relations. Masters Degree preferred. Commercial public relations business experience very desirable. Washington-area military public relations experience, especially in the Pentagon is highly desirable.
2. Skills: Required training or practical experience in corporate communications, particularly in public relations. Should have familiarity with associations and a broad knowledge of the roles and operations of the federal government, particularly the military services.
3. Relevant Experience: Must have at least 10 years experience in the public relations or a related communications career field in positions of increasing responsibility. At least two positions should include “hands on” experience in planning, developing, and executing public relations programs for both internal and external audiences.
Skills
1. An excellent command of the English language, both oral and written. Ability to articulate key MOAA issues orally and in writing.
2. Extensive knowledge of all facets of public relations, especially in the area of strategic communication and including media relations and internal information.
3. Working familiarity with organization of the Department of Defense and military service organizations is extremely valuable. Pentagon or other Washington, DC, service is a plus.
4. Working familiarity with PC-based computer systems and programs, to include use of the worldwide web as a communications tool.
5. Familiarity with administrative skills, office budgeting, and personnel.
6. Attention to detail, including good follow-up skills, and ability to work numerous projects simultaneously.
7. The ability to be tactful and discrete with sensitive information.
8. The ability to work harmoniously and unselfishly with others in a fast-paced environment and operate with a high standard of work quality.
Personnel Supervised: One Deputy Director of Public Relations.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this employee. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
36.) Communications Director, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Washington, DC
Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) seeks bilingual, experienced communications director to handle busy press operation. Responsibilities will include handling press inquiries for CHC; drafting press releases, media advisories, statements, website content and talking points; working closely with the staff of CHC members; attending Member and staff meetings; and, assisting Executive Director with legislative initiatives.
Candidates must be able to speak and write Spanish, have excellent writing and editing skills and the ability to quickly produce press material. Capitol Hill experience and established relationships with members of the national press, particularly Spanish media, are a plus. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and two writing samples to CHCJob@gmail.com.
No drop-ins or calls please.
37.) Intern, SmartMoney, New York, NY
SmartMoney is seeking a full-time intern to assist editors and reporters. Duties include research and fact-checking along with some reporting and writing, including byline opportunities. College degree required. Journalism background and interest in business/finance highly encouraged. Penchant for detail and ability to work effectively on deadline important. Paid hourly rate commensurate with experience. Please send resume, cover letter and three clips to Julie.Allen@dowjones.com. No phone calls, please.
38.) Strategic/Account Planner, Pepper Global, Chicago, IL
We're Pepper Global, an International Integrated Marketing and Communication agency and a wholly owned subsidiary of Computershare Inc. Founded in 1998, we have over 200 employees at ten locations on four continents.
You'll find us in the heart of Chicago's loop. We're a smaller office (about 15 people), but we're growing quickly. And we enjoy the best of both worlds – the casual culture and advancement opportunities of a small company combined with the resources, financial stability and benefits offerings associated with a huge multi-national company.
SportingNews.com, based in Charlotte, N.C., is seeking a fall intern to edit for its fantasy sports website.
Responsibilities include monitoring fantasy news feeds, putting together top-story packages for the main fantasy sports pages and some writing. Some photo editing also required.
Candidates must be quick learners, be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and be able to react to breaking news. In addition, candidates need to have strong people skills and be able to work in a team environment. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, is also required.
Candidates should be pursuing a degree in journalism, new media or equivalent; have excellent command of the English language; and strong editing and grammar skills. A passion for fantasy sports, particularly fantasy football and fantasy baseball, is a must.
Qualifications: Previous experience on the web, in newspapers or magazines is preferred. In addition, your work status must be such that you are authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
SportingNews.com is part of American City Business Journals.
To apply, send your resume, cover letter and three examples of work to Senior Editor George Winkler at gwinkler@sportingnews.com or 120 West Morehead Street, Charlotte, N.C., 28202. Do not email attachments. Deadline for application is July 15. The position will be filled for August-December.
40.) Internal Communications Coordinator, The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water), Washington, DC
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) seeks an Internal Communications Coordinator. This is a new position reporting to the Director of Public Affairs. The Coordinator will work with the Department of Human Resources, the Office of the General Manager and other departments to keep more than 1,000 employees informed using multiple media platforms.
This is a full-time, permanent position located in the District of Columbia. A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English or a related field from an accredited university or college and a minimum of five (5) years experience in public relations, journalism, or communications is required.
The salary range is approximately $56-94K. To apply, visit http://www.dcwater.com/jobs and look for position #PA-05-11-03**.
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Director, Communication Services, State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, Columbus, OH
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41.) Director, Communication Services, State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, Columbus, OH
General Summary:
Under the direction of the executive director, oversee and direct activities of the Communication Services Department staff. Duties include planning, directing, coordinating and facilitating the communication program of STRS Ohio. Responsible for developing communication and reputation management policies and strategies. Direct content of communications (print, Web-based, multimedia) and manage budget and day-to-day operation of the department. Serve as a member of senior staff.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Partner with the executive director, senior staff and the retirement board in delivering an overall public relations/reputation management strategy and communications program that effectively positions the system as a trusted, high-quality provider of financial security for current and future member retirees.
2. Plan, prepare and execute STRS Ohio communications designed for distribution to members, associates and other audiences. Work with other executive staff members as appropriate to plan effective communications. Work with Communication Services staff as needed to produce award-winning caliber programs and campaigns, including copywriting and editing, design, printing, mailing and ensuring that electronic communications are viable and appropriate.
3. Continually research and evaluate current industry trends and practices as part of the overall public relations and communications strategy.
4. Assist with the coordination and communication of political and legislative affairs as they relate to STRS Ohio.
5. Set and maintain — exceeding wherever possible — quality standards on the appearance, content and functionality/usability of all STRS Ohio communications designed for distribution to members, associates and other audiences.
6. Provide consultative and evaluative services on public relations and communication questions, issues and strategies for STRS Ohio staff and board. Develop strategic messaging for use by executive staff and board.
7. Supervise the preparation and annual updating of a long-range communications plan for STRS Ohio.
8. Develop and monitor annual department budget.
9. Purchase goods and services required for the effective and efficient operation of the communications program, including specialized professional services, when reasonable and necessary. Prepare specifications and bid requirements, when necessary.
10. Provide leadership and direction to the associates in Communication Services, with emphasis on professional growth and development. Develop succession plan for key positions within the department.
11. Participate in the regular meetings of the senior staff of the executive director.
12. Direct activities related to market research (e.g., opinion surveys, focus groups), including planning and design. Use research results, when available, to develop strategic messaging.
13. Plan, develop and execute projects and activities targeted to the various groups and audiences with which STRS Ohio must maintain mutually beneficial relationships.
14. Execute special assignments for the executive director as necessary for the effective operation of STRS Ohio.
15. Serve as the liaison to the Ad Hoc Committee for Retreat Review.
16. Coordinate media relations activities; serve as the primary spokesperson for STRS Ohio with the media. Coordinate news story scanning services.
17. Supervise content and design of STRS Ohio Internet sites for members and employers and intranet site for associates.
18. Schedule and coordinate speaking engagements for the executive director; director, Communication Services; and other members of senior staff. Prepare talking points, speeches, handouts and other materials as needed for executive staff and board.
19. Assist with the preparation of the monthly executive director’s reports.
20. Direct activities to respond to member/stakeholder inquiries.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Bachelor's degree in journalism or English and at least 15 years’ experience in the communications area. Master’s degree in business administration or communications preferred. Accreditation in public relations (APR designation) preferred.
2. Knowledge of public pension environment and STRS Ohio operations preferred.
3. Exceptional writing and communication skills and proven accomplishments in a variety of mediums including publications, speeches, presentations, web and video.
4. Ability to develop integrated communication solutions that solve business challenges and/or help improve quality, service, cost and speed.
5. High-level interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with a wide spectrum of people, including senior-level management.
6. Strong analytical skills and capacity for translating complex, legalistic subject matter into understandable terms with accuracy.
7. Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully, meeting deadline and budget constraints.
8. Comprehensive working knowledge of leading-edge tools and techniques used in print, Web-based and multimedia communications.
9. Ability to effectively manage creative teams and processes.
10. Commitment to establishing and maintaining a standard of excellence for the organization in all types of communication.
11. Excellent work record of attendance and punctuality; occasional evening, weekend and non-regular work hours required.
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of associates under supervision.
Apply: resumes@strsoh.org
42.) Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Heifer International, Little Rock, Arkansas
44.) Onion Promotions / Street Team Internship, The Onion, NY, NY
The Onion, America's Finest News Source, is seeking a current college student or recent graduate interested in a promotions internship opportunity. The most competitive candidates will display a strong understanding of The Onion and AV Club’s unique brand and readership.
This unpaid internship will be in our advertising sales and/or promotions departments. We're looking for an energetic and personable candidates who will attend and assist at promotional events in the NYC area (i.e., bar promotions, summer festivals, concerts, etc.). In general, we’re looking for someone outgoing, hard-working, and familiar with the NYC and the surrounding area. Candidates should also have available during the evenings and occasionally on weekends
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
Interested and qualified applicants should forward a cover letter, resume and to onewyork@theonion.com. Please, no phone calls.
http://www.theonion.com/jobs/9/
45.) Outreach Specialist (Part-Time), Cooley's Anemia Foundation, Upstate New York, New York
48.) Foreign Media Analyst, Centauri Solutions, LLC, Omaha NE
Centauri Solutions is a dynamic, professional services and solutions company committed to providing program management, information systems and technology, systems engineering, subject matter expertise and solutions to the Intelligence, National Security and Homeland Security communities. We attract people who love their work and are dedicated to the complex challenges facing today's world.
Job Responsibilities:
If you are looking for a challenging position with a fast paced, innovative small company where you have immense opportunity for growth and flexibility you are in the right place! We are seeking qualified candidates for full-time Media Analyst positions related to U.S. security and foreign policy issues in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Southwest Asia, Central and South America, and Africa. Regular duties involve monitoring and analyzing published and broadcast media, writing regular and irregular reports, some quantitative analysis, briefings, and similar duties. Candidates Native or Near-native foreign language skills and international cultural experience who enjoy keeping abreast of current events would be well suited. The successful candidate will have at least an BA degree and experience in international relations, security, political science, journalism, sociology or related fields. Fluency in one of the languages of the region of expertise (other languages is an asset), in-depth knowledge and experience within the region, as well as outstanding writing and analytic skills are all required.
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. These positions may require overnight and/or weekend shifts. Media Analysts often work irregular hours and travel up to 15% of the time. Work location is Omaha, Nebraska.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in international and relevant country specific affairs, security, journalism, international strategic communications or related field, OR Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience.
Required Work Experience:
Must be U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
Other Desirable Requirements:
Fluency in a foreign language is a must.
Experience living in country of interest strongly preferred.
Outstanding translation and English writing and editing skills required.
Analytic abilities must be demonstrated.
General interest and knowledge of international affairs and current events is essential.
Professional and collegiate demeanor.
Experience monitoring and analyzing foreign media.
Ability to multi-task and handle tight deadlines.
Excellent communication, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
Expert experience with Microsoft Office applications required.
Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
Our Benefits Attract – and Retain – Talent
From our easily accessible offices in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia (minutes from the Capitol) to our comprehensive benefits package, every aspect of our operations is designed to bring us the best in the field.
Financially, CenTauri Solutions is a smart choice, offering:
•Highly competitive salaries
•401k, including competitive matching
•Profit-sharing plan
•Business development and referral bonuses
We support your life outside of the office, too, with benefits including:
•Highly competitive health insurance, including long-term care
•Tuition assistance
•Eight paid hours a year that you can devote to charity
VWR International, LLC, is a global distributor of laboratory supplies and services whose reach and range focus on customer value. Headquartered in Radnor, Pa., with worldwide sales in excess of $3.6 billion in 2010, VWR delivers a world of supplies and services that accelerate science through the distribution of a highly diversified product line to most of the world's top pharmaceutical and biotech companies, as well as industrial, educational and governmental organizations. With more than 150 years of industry experience, VWR offers a well-established distribution network that reaches thousands of specialized labs and facilities across the globe. VWR has over 7,000 associates, in more than 25 countries working to streamline the way researchers stock and maintain their labs. With a client base spanning North America, Europe and Asia, VWR is firmly positioned to maintain a strong global presence. In addition, VWR further supports its customers by providing on-site services, storeroom management, product procurement, supply chain systems integration and technical services.
In addition to being a part of a global organization, VWR offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits designed to help them stay healthy, plan for the future, prepare for the unexpected and balance the demands of work and home. VWR offers an outstanding benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with a generous company matching contribution; medical, dental and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; EAP (employee assistance program); flexible spending account (FSA); holiday/vacation time; work/life balance programs; education assistance; and a credit union.
At VWR, our associates are the framework of who we are and how we succeed. We value their accomplishments and offer long-lasting opportunities for growth and success. As a result, a substantial percentage of our associates have 10-, 20- and 30-year histories with VWR. Their loyalty reflects our ongoing commitment to offering great compensation, an engaging culture, and real opportunities for growth and success. VWR is a great place to work and we look forward to adding more outstanding members to our team.
Description:
Coordinates media relations and prepares external communications; Plans, prepares and relays information concerning the organization to the press and the wider community to gain understanding and acceptance for the organization; Develops and maintains lines of communication with media contacts and other external audience groups
• Responsible for creating and executing a national media relations program with the goal of publicizing VWR as a leader in lab science distribution.
• Develop corporate PR strategy and business plan for external audiences.
• Serve as an official spokesperson for VWR.
• Provide communications counsel to senior management, helping to enhance the company's success by applying proactive and reactive communications strategy, including crisis communications.
• Plan overall media relations for the strategic oversight of global PR agencies.
• Execute press outreach, media events, media calls, collateral, crisis communications support and press material development.
• Create PR programs that positively position VWR and align closely with marketing campaigns, using communications tools and practices.
• Prepare press releases, talking points, presentations and other communications materials for external audiences.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with trade, local, and national media.
• Ability to identify global opportunities and obtain the information needed to create clear, compelling, and interesting “stories” (i.e. press releases, web copy, media pitches, and employee communications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or related field
• Minimum of 7-10 years of PR experience with a proven track record in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Experience:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically including expertise in AP style.
• Ability to manage a network of global PR agencies; international media experience a plus.
• Strategic thinker who excels at coming up with original ideas and is able to execute.
• Ability to proactively identify communications opportunities and develop supporting programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, both internally and externally.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to integrate PR programs to support marketing goals and programs; able to perform within an integrated team environment.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and able to take a positive team approach to working with external partners.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel, Internet Explorer, Powerpoint and other graphics and/or presentation software.
Resume Submissions To VWR From Third Party Recruitment Firms Will Not Be Considered
EOE M/F/D/V
VWR maintains a drug free workplace.
VWR and design are registered trademarks of VWR International, LLC. VWR International, LLC is aware of fraudulent e-mails referencing VWR job opportunities. Please note: VWR does not hire employees through e-mail solicitation and never requests any employee to cash money orders or send money to others. If you question the validity of a job, please visit www.VWRjobs.com.
51.) Employee Communications Manager (Corporate Communications), United Airlines, Chicago, Illinois
Overview
Assist in providing communications support that leads to the strategic and tactical direction for employee communication, with specific focus on daily, monthly, and quarterly publications. Ensure successful editorial process to deliver timely publication of all vehicles on time and on budget. Ensure publications are aligned with corporate strategy and culture, and consistent with the company's “voice” and style
Responsibilities
Provide assistance in delivery of company's employee publications: United Daily, United World (monthly), and United Connection (quarterly):
Assist in development, implementation, and maintenance of editorial policies and standards
Deliver and distribute critical information, corporate messages and other related content to important constituencies and stakeholders via communications infrastructure
Develop layouts that are creative and appealing
Control quality to ensure consistency of messages, publications and related content aligns with business strategy
Integrate and lead work among the editorial team to ensure strategies and plans are implemented effectively to meet needs of the business Provide assistance in content development for United's various information channels (intranet, bulletins, meetings)
Write and edit for officer-level communications to all employees
Manage editorial and production priorities and objectives
Adhere to content, production and creative development standards to promote and protect the image, reputation and brand standards of the company; ensure alignment with key messages and company positioning for the critical initiatives supporting the company's business plan
Provide guidance and support to the rest of the employee communications group as well as collaborate with other cross-functional teams:
Ensure high quality of work among the employee communications editorial team
Implement strategies and plans effectively to meet needs of the business
Support the Senior Manager and the Director in facilitation development and delivery of work
Prioritize competing requirements or conflicting demands to ensure customer commitments and expectations are met
Provide support to the Senior Manager in development or validation of content with business owners.
Provide input to Senior Manager and Director to create, refine and articulate strategic internal communications
Adhere to corporate positioning and brand standards as defined
This also includes responsibility for the following:
Adherence to United's brand guidelines, as well as corporate strategy and culture
Ensuring effectiveness of all projects, evolving, improving and updating information when needed
Discovering, analyzing and recommending emerging technologies for internal and external applications, where applicable
High-quality publications and other media that help inform, inspire and motivate the company's employees
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism related field (Internal, External) or equivalent work experience required
Knowledge/Skills
Ability to develop messaging, and integrated communications plans and strategies required
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly in writing and orally so employees at various levels will understand required
Ability to develop strategic corporate and employee communications programs required
Ability to interface with all levels of employees and management as well as with outside agencies required
Analytical thought process with high integrity required
Execution and process oriented, forward thinking, diligent and creative required
Capacity to deliver against quality, timing and cost targets required
Trustworthy with material confidential information required
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in cross-functional teams required
Superior business writing and editing skills required
Strong project management skills required
Ability to manage multiple projects required
Highly effective in a fast paced environment required
Strong quantitative and analytical skills required
Excellent cross functional collaboration with teams required
Works well under pressure required required
Knowledge of print publishing, editorial project management, marketing communications required
Experience
A minimum of 3-5 years of direct corporate communications experience required
Experience providing content development and editorial services in a corporate communications environment required
Demonstrated track record of supporting successful, proactive communications programs that employ creativity; use of a variety of tools, forums and media required
Experience conducting successful, proactive communications programs that employ creativity; use of a variety of tools, forums and media; and a proven, broad capability for crisis management required
Experience working cross functionally within corporate environment required or preferred required
Other
Regular attendance and punctuality in accordance with United's policies is required
Attendance is required at work location
Must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship
Job Corporate / Government / Regulatory Affairs / PR
Primary LocationUnited States-IL-CHI – Chicago – Non Airport Locations
59.) Public Relations Rep 1, Northrop Grumman, McLean, Virginia
Northrop Grumman Information Systems Sector is looking for a Media Relations representative for their Strategic and External Communications Department. This individual will be responsible for writing, editing, and preparing external communications such as press releases. The selected candidate will assist the public relations team with various media-related activities to include researching and writing press releases, preparing talking points and preparing and staging press conferences other related events. Assists with preparing for media interviews. Assists with media strategy plans and tracks media coverage for campaigns and other initiatives. Takes an active role in the functions external social media efforts. Will handle aspects of the external publication approval process. Will also write articles for internal communications to be posted on company Web sites and other internal uses. Must have complete understanding of NGIS external communications policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in public relations, journalism, communications or related field.
Use and/or application of principles, theories, and concepts in public relations and media relations.
Strong writing skills and mastery of AP style.
Knowledge of industry practices and standards.
Frequent internal company contacts and also occasional interaction with reporters. Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, and other personnel in the section or group. Represents section or group on specific projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous internship experience in a med/large Aerospace copmany as communications analyst.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 75,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce regardless of age. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Corporate Communications specialist to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Develop and implement internal and external communications. Proactively identify and implement marketing strategies. Based on awareness and understanding of NGA mission and operations tempo, identify and reach out to potential users and user groups. Analyze customer needs; make appropriate recommendations for message/information development, communication method selection, and timing of messages. Tailor messages by target audience. Research, write, edit, and publish communications products (e.g., print, web, electronic, briefings). Provide direction to graphic designers, briefing developers, photographers, illustrators and other required staff. Prepare material for publication and other media both internally and externally. Manage and monitor production schedules. Develop new communication methods to reach target audiences. Support NGA senior leaders by writing speeches, talking points, video scripts, briefings, and other communications products (e.g., emails, articles)
Required Skills
**TS/SCI security clearance required**
Experience with providing strategic communications support or speechwriting. Knowledge of issues facing NGA, the Intelligence Community, and the Department of Defense. Knowledge of NGA, functions, products and technologies. Must demonstrate strong data gathering and analytical skills. Must be proficient with PC computer platforms and Microsoft Office Suite. Must have strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and customer service skills. Plans and leads contract sub tasks/projects. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience within related field.
74.) Corporate Communications and Public Relations Intern, Iridium Satellite, Mclean, VA
The Corporate Communications and Public Relations Department is looking for a bright, enthusiastic and passionate individual who is excited about learning the ins and outs of public relations and corporate communications. Based in the Washington, DC Metro Region, this College-level Junior or Senior will ideally be working towards a bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications or a related field.
Duties:
Responsible for supporting elements of the Corporate Communications and Public Relations efforts of Iridium – from supporting program development efforts to implementation to tracking.
Identify and build relationships with new and existing editors, reporters, producers, bloggers and technology analysts to connect with and build media lists.
Coordinate with vendors/agencies on social media initiatives; assist with daily social media and blogger engagement.
Research, write and edit press releases, pitches, captions, backgrounders, talking points, support speech-writing and white paper efforts, article development, support interactive newsletter awards entries and Web copy.
Assist with media inquiries as well as proactive media relations programming (including announcements, launches, creative campaigns, editorial calendar monitoring, rapid response, pitching, etc.).
Support internal communications efforts.
Help support media loaner/sponsorship program to maximize PR benefits.
Assist with speakers bureau program including topic development, speaker pitching, logistics, presentation development and related media relations.
Help conduct ongoing audit of/report on competitors' PR efforts.
Support Iridium-sponsored and Iridium partner events.
Help build customer case study program.
Help manage PR-related photo and video shoots.
Help manage PR-related research projects.
Monitor and work with Director and Manager to report to senior executives on the internal status of jobs and due dates.
Demonstrate a team player attitude by being flexible and responsible, as well as being a self-starter.
Continuously strive to increase knowledge of company policies and procedures, as well as the communications, telecommunications and mobile satellite services business.
Qualifications: College-level Junior or Senior working towards bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications or a related field.
Previous internship or professional experience in public relations, journalism or corporate communications (technology industry, business-to-business or consumer experience a plus).
Must have skills in social media/online communications, planning, writing and media relations. Past experience in developing media-facing materials is a plus.
Must provide two to three professional references: Two to three previous supervisor(s) (preferably from communications-related positions).
Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and online communications (WordPress, Twitter, work with other social assets a plus).
Excellent communication and organization skills. Must be articulate, remain professional in a high-pressure environment, and work well with others.
Ideal candidate should have a passion for pursuing a career in PR or corporate communications, and take a proactive “roll up the sleeves” approach.
Ten robbers armed with guns attacked, fired upon and boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They threatened the crew members and stole ship’s cash, properties, crew’s cash and personal belongings and escaped. No injuries to crew. Port authority informed.
Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the poop deck. They stole ship’s stores and escaped. View
24.05.2011: 0310 LT: Posn: 20:41N – 107:14E, Hon Gai outer anchorage, Vietnam.
Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Alert D/O noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Crew rushed to the forecastle. Seeing crew alertness the robbers escaped empty handed in a small boat.
23.05.2011: 0445 LT: Posn: 01:10S – 117:16E, Muara Jawa anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia.
Robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor unnoticed. Duty O/S noticed unlit boat moving away from shipside with a trailing mooring rope. He immediately engaged the mooring winch gear to stop the outrun of the mooring rope. About 20-25 metres of rope was floating in the water and was retrieved back by ship’s crew. Further investigation revealed that the bosun store lock was broken and the door forced open. Ship’s stores and properties were stolen
22.05.2011: 0617 UTC: Posn: 14:31N – 042:13E, around 45nm WxS of Al Hudaydah, Red sea (Off Somalia)
A mother vessel was seen launching a skiff which chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Master enforced anti-piracy measures and the ship’s security team onboard returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack and moving away. The ship and the crew are safe.
22.05.2011: 0348 UTC: Posn: 15:44N – 061:45E, around 460nm NE of Socotra island, (Off Somalia).
Pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway damaging bridge windows and the life boat. On two occasions the pirates managed to come along side the vessel and as they attempted to latch the ladder onto the ship rail the Master made small evasive manoeuvres resulting in the attempt failing. Later the pirates moved away. A mother ship was noticed in the vicinity. Crew safe.
21.05.2011: 0910 LT: Posn: 25:29N – 057:31E: 16nm south of Rase Jask: Iran.
Five skiffs with about five persons onboard in each skiff approached a container ship underway. The persons onboard the skiffs seemed to be carrying weapons similar to RPGs. Two of the skiffs approached the vessel and closed to 10 meters from the stern but moved away as soon as they realised that they had been spotted by bridge crew. The remaining skiffs, one on each side, continued to chase the vessel at a speed of about 21 knots and closed to 0.4nm. The vessel increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres, contacted the authorities and sent distress messages. The crew prepared to go into citadel. An Iranian warship responded to the distress resulting in the skiffs moving away.
20.05.2011: 0633 UTC: Posn: 13:15N – 43:01E, around 20nm NE of Assab, Eritrea,Red sea (Off Somalia)
Pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master enforced effective anti-piracy measures including evasive manoeuvres and managed to repel the attack. All crew safe.
Four robbers in a boat boarded a container vessel at anchor. The robbers broke open a container on deck, stole part of the cargo and escaped. Authorities informed.
18.05.2011: morning hours: Posn: 06:01S – 106:54E, Jakarta, Indonesia
Robbers boarded an oil tanker at anchor. They stole ship’s stores and escaped unnoticed. All crew safe and no damage to ship.
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