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Hospitality and Event Planning Network (HEPN) for 2 November 2009

November 3, 2009 | Author: Neds Job of the Week

Hospitality and Event Planning Network (HEPN) for 2 November 2009

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This week's edition includes:

*** The Short Self-Pitch (SSP)

*** Upcoming Conferences

1. Specialist, Programs & Events; Greater Philadelphia Chamber of

Commerce; Philadelphia, PA

2. Communications & Event Coordinator; Westphal College; Pennsylvania

3. Exhibit Sales Manager; International Association of Fire Chiefs;

Fairfax, VA

4. Regional Director of Sales – DC Region; Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB;

Alexandria, VA

5. Conference Center Manager; FLIK International; Jersey City, NJ

6. Sales Manager; Wyndham Miami Airport and Executive Meeting Center;

Miami, FL

7. Events & Marketing Intern; NIC; Annapolis, MD

8. Strategic Partnerships Manager; Cvent, Inc.; Mclean, VA

9. Sr. Manager Event Marketing; CompTIA; Illinois or California

************* The Short Self-Pitch (SSP) *********************

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are looking for a job opportunity or offer free-lance services, send a

brief paragraph to sonjahepn@comcast.net. One SSP will be included each

week.

************* Upcoming Conferences *************

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next newsletter.

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*** From Ned Lundquist, via Bill Seiberlich***

1. Specialist, Programs & Events; Greater Philadelphia Chamber of

Commerce; Philadelphia, PA

The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting

growth and economic development, advocating for sound public policy, and

serving our members with outstanding programs and benefits. GPCC is the

premier advocate of the region's business community, representing 5,000

member companies in 11 counties across three states with one voice.

We are currently seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Programs &

Events Specialist to oversee and plan quality networking and educational

programs for the business community focusing on, but not limited to,

small businesses. This individual will implement Member Roundtable

events, the Vetwork Program, the Owners Only series and other programs

as needed throughout the year.

The Programs & Events Department of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of

Commerce produces over 150 programs and events annually for various

segments of the Greater Philadelphia business community. Events include

annual meetings, awards ceremonies, sporting events, career fair and

legislative receptions. Programs include professional development

seminars, networking opportunities and industry-specific series.

Responsibilities include:

* Develop concept, select topics and secure qualified speakers

* Book locations and vendors for programs while finding locations

to host networking events for free in exchange for visibility and

marketing benefits

* Create marketing plan and work with Communications department to

create invitations, email/web promotion and possible advertising

* Manage event budgets and meet financial goals consisting of

ticket/booth sales, expenses and trades

* Track event registration and attendee demographics

* Perform ongoing evaluation and development of programs/events

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience

* Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize

responsibilities

* Strategic thinker with creativity and innovation

* Detail-oriented

* A self-starter who is able to work both independently and as

part of a team

* Ability to complete projects in a timely manner

* Computer proficiencies in Windows, MS Office – including Word,

Access and Excel

GPCC offers its employees a dynamic, fast-paced environment with

competitive salaries and excellent benefits package. Qualified

candidates should submit their resume with salary requirements, via

e-mail to careers@greaterphilachamber.com.

2. Communications & Event Coordinator; Westphal College; Pennsylvania

About the Job

The Communications & Event Coordinator assists the Director for

Communication/Events in promoting the visibility of the college through

publications, web presence, and events. This position also serves as

support to the Associate Deans and Dean in managing the workflow of the

office.

Qualifications:

. Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

. Three years of experience or any equivalent combination of education

and experience.

. Knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel, Word and Power Point.

. Knowledge of Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, and Illustrator.

. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience writing

for public relations. A writing sample will be required.

. Hard working, enthusiastic and people-oriented.

. Ability to problem solve, multi-task, prioritize and make decisions.

. Demonstrated commitment to the handling of confidential information

with discretion.

. Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

. Basic understanding of web and print design skills and production.

Responsibilities:

. Preparation of publications and presentations. Primary editor and

writer of college's electronic weekly newsletter.

. Event planning and management: organize events and receptions hosted

by the Dean's office and other College departments; handle invitations

and rsvps.

. Assist in maintaining current information on college's website with

some input into design.

. Administration of office including handling of phones, correspondence

and expenses.

. Administrative assistance to the Director of Communications/Events and

Associate Deans.

. Keep calendar of college events and include these events in print and

e-newsletters.

. College point person for University's public relations department:

responsible for college news to be included for Daily Digest, Drexelink,

The Triangle, and Alumni magazine.

. Assist in preparing press releases, posters and e-mail blasts.

. Prepares quarterly college report for presentation to the University's

Board of Trustees.

. Maintain email and mailing lists for media and e-newsletters.

. Maintain files of college publicity: track student and faculty awards;

keep records of “bragging rights.” Utilize this information as needed

for presentations, proposals, etc.

. Coordinate design and creation of invitations, brochures, program ads,

etc. Steward of college logos and graphics.

. This person serves as the initial office contact with students, staff,

and external parties to the Communications/Events office of Westphal

College of Media Arts & Design.

. S/he supports the Director and Associate Deans in scheduling

appointments & meetings, making travel arrangements, managing contact

database, preparing correspondence, and other assigned tasks.

. This person is responsible for maintaining email lists for faculty,

staff, and the extended College community, and sending emails to these

lists as needed.

. Manage graphic design scholarship student: orient, assign and edit

work.

. Participate in the Senior Dinner and Distinguished Guest Speakers

committees.

. Attendance at some evening and occasional weekend events.

The University offers an attractive benefits package including tuition

remission, a generous retirement package with matching funds (up to 11%)

and an opportunity to join a talented team of professionals directly

helping the University achieve its record growth and quality reputation.

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Westphal College is especially interested in qualified candidates who

can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic

community.

To apply for this position, please apply online at:

www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=73211 or visit

www.drexeljobs.com and search for Communications & Event Coordinator.

The requisition number is 3266.

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3. Exhibit Sales Manager; International Association of Fire Chiefs;

Fairfax, VA

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is the nation's

premiere fire service organization. For the past 133 years, the IAFC has

provided leadership, education and support to its nearly 13,000 chief

fire officers and emergency services managers.

The IAFC has a new opportunity for an Exhibit Sales Manager. This

position will be responsible for selling exhibit space and sponsorships

for multiple trade shows within the fire service industry. This position

will implement the sales and sponsorship program on a daily basis,

strive to exceed space and revenue goals for each event and manage

special programs for fire service manufacturers.

The IAFC is a progressive workplace, offering health and dental

insurance, a retirement plan, long-term disability insurance, life

insurance, paid lunch hours, flex-time for some positions, free

underground parking, a business casual dress environment, annual and

sick leave, eleven paid holidays and subsidized fitness classes/club

memberships. Along with these benefits, we offer a competitive base plus

commission combination.

Job Requirements

At least three to five years of sales experience in the exposition

industry (or comparable). Must be resourceful and demonstrate good

communication and organizational skills. Travel is required. Candidate

must be able to manage multiple responsibilities, meet sales goals and

deadlines.

jobs@iafc.org

4. Regional Director of Sales – DC Region; Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB;

Alexandria, VA

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=518&jb=6144798

5. Conference Center Manager; FLIK International; Jersey City, NJ

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?site_id=8168&jb=6158015

6. Sales Manager; Wyndham Miami Airport and Executive Meeting Center;

Miami, FL

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?site_id=8168&jb=6158022

7. Events & Marketing Intern; NIC; Annapolis, MD

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?site_id=8168&jb=6157838

8. Strategic Partnerships Manager; Cvent, Inc.; Mclean, VA

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?site_id=8168&jb=6139470

9. Sr. Manager Event Marketing; CompTIA; Illinois or California

http://asi.careerhq.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3220950

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JOTW 44-2009

November 2, 2009 | Author: Neds Job of the Week

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JOTW 44-2009

2 November 2009

www.nedsjotw.com

“A sudden bold and unexpected question doth many times surprise a man and lay him open.”

– Francis Bacon

As I walk through

This wicked world

Searchin for light in the darkness of insanity.

I ask myself

Is all hope lost?

Is there only pain and hatred, and misery?

And each time I feel like this inside,

There's one thing I wanna know:

What's so funny bout peace love & understanding? ohhhh

What's so funny bout peace love & understanding?

Welcome to the award-winning free Job of the Week e-mail networking newsletter for professional communicators, dedicated to the positive unanticipated consequences of networking. JOTW is a cooperative service that relies on the contributions of its members, like you. We share job opportunities, news and information about the job market, as well as swapping stories about life's peculiarities.

(JOTW is a cooperative service. We help each other. People find out about job opportunities and send them to me to share with the list. There's a karma factor involved, too. So, send us listings from your part of the world, and you shall be rewarded in this life and the next. We count upon your spirited participation.)

First of all, it doesn't cost you a cent. How does it work? If you find out about a job opportunity in communications, send it to me (lundquist989@cs.com), and I'll share it with the JOTW network. It's that simple. And we share dozens of opportunities each week. Did I mention it was free? Your friends can sign up by sending a blank e-mail

to JOTW-subscribe@topica.com. It's free for them, too.

November is new member month for the Job of the Week Network. It means that everyone in the network, all 11,000 plus of you, are supposed to sign up one person who is a fellow communication professional to become a JOTW subscriber. Just tell them to send a blank email to JOTW-subscribe@topica.com to join our network of professional communicators. It’s free. That’s not much to ask, now is it?

You are among 11,233 subscribers in this community of communicators.

This is newsletter number 802.

Since the JOTW newsletter was started, more than 25,000 job opportunities have been listed and shared with members of this network. 26,673 to be exact, as of this morning.

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If you can read this newsletter, then you are on the JOTW list. If you did not receive your JOTW newsletter by email in your in box this morning, it is because you have a junk mail folder, spam filter, or capacity issues on your end.

In this issue:

(To view these jobs, scroll down to the listings in the content of this newsletter)

*** One Paragraph Pitch

1.) SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND EDUCATION PRACTICE LEADER, Widmeyer Communications, Washington, DC

2.) Webmaster, National Abortion Federation (NAF), Washington, DC

3.) Director of Media Relations, Cargill, Wayzata, Minnesota

4.) Communications Manager, BASF – The Chemical Company, Shakopee, MN

5.) Marketing communications Specialist, Brady Corporation, Brooklyn Park, MN

6.) Sr Specialist Communications, Target, Minneapolis, MN

7.) Paid Public Relations Fellowship, The Caraway Group, Washington, DC

8.) Senior Director of Communications and Community Engagement, Oxfam America, Boston, Massachusetts

9.) Writer/Editor/Proofreader, Schatz Publishing Group, Blackwell, OK

10.) Asia Pacific Editor, Jane's Defence Weekly, IHS, Coulsdon, UK

11.) Sr. Marketing Communications Specialist, Ecolab, Saint Paul, MN

12.) Communications Manager, Information Technology Services/UITS, Fayetteville, Arkansas

13.) Chief Assignment Editor, Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Springfield, VA

14.) Vice President, Financial Communications, Fleishman-Hillard, Chicago, Illinois

15.) Managing Supervisor or Vice President, Marketing Communications, Fleishman-Hillard, St. Louis, Missouri

15.) Reviews Editor, Digital Camera, Future Publishing, Bath, UK

16.) Online Editor, Diverse Magazine – Issues In Higher Education, Fairfax, VA

17.) Green Marketing Representative, EcoMomTeam, Nationwide (USA)

18.) Marcomm Secretary / Co-Ordinator, Sofitel Palm Resort Berhad, Senai, Johor, Malaysia

19.) Public Affairs Specialist, Bonneville Power Administration, Department Of Energy, Portland, OR

20.) Public Information Officer II, The City of Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

21.) Communications Manager, Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD

22.) DIRECTOR OF MARKETING and PLAYER DEVELOPMENT, Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage, California

23.) Public Affairs Specialist, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, Washington DC

24.) Employee Communications, Bloomberg, New York, New York

25.) Communications Director, American Heart Association (AHA), Indianapolis, Indiana

26.) Public Outreach Specialist, Overseas Strategic Consulting, Ltd ., Various – (Indonesia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Philippines, and Liberia)

27.) Internal Communications Consultant, Fairview Health Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota

28.) Associate External Relations Officer (NOB), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Dublin, Ireland

29.) Public Affairs Specialist, Defense Media Activity, Alexandria, VA

30.) Senior Media Consultant, Larson Communications, San Francisco, California

31.) Online Communities Officer – India focus, Amnesty International, London, UK

32.) Technical Editor/Writer Sr, Alion Science and Technology, Newport News, VA

33.) Government Affairs Specialist, Alion Science and Technology, Washington, DC

34.) Director, Investor Relations, Viterra, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada ; Calgary, Alberta, Canada

35.) Manager, Communications, DataDirect Networks, Chatsworth, CA

36.) Public Affairs Specialist, United States Coast Guard, Department Of Homeland Security, Washington DC

37.) Communications Manager, Sunlight Foundation, Washington, DC

38.) Communication and Information National Programme Officer, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Baghdad, Iraq

39.) Communications Program Manager, Management Systems International, Washington D.C.

40.) Public Affairs Specialist, Peace Corps Washington, DC

41.) Public Information Officer, City of Maricopa, Maricopa, AZ

42.) Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, Forest Service, Department Of Agriculture, Washington, DC

43.) Corporate Communications Mgr, Electronic Arts, San Francisco, CA

44.) Broadcast Journalism Training Advisors, Internews Network Inc., Afghanistan

45.) Associate Director for Communications, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Department Of Health And Human Services, Atlanta, GA

46.) Freelance Marketing professional, Air Age Media, Wilton, CT

47.) Communications Outreach, Creative Associates International, Washington, DC

48.) Technical Writer / Editor, Northrop Grumman Information Systems, Landover, MD

49.) Multimedia Designer, Northrop Grumman Information Systems, Chantilly, VA

50.) Tech Editor/Writer P/T, Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Albuquerque, NM

51.) Communications Rep Stf, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Georgia

52.) Development/Communication Associate, New York Asian Women's Center, New York, New York

53.) Internet Web Content Specialist, General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, Burlington, VT

54.) Community Radio Technical Manager – Sudan, Internews Network Inc., Rumbek, The Sudan

55.) Web Communications Officer, Bass Coast Shire Council, Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia

56.) Product Marketing, EnQii, Greater New York City Area or Greater Toronto Area

57.) Marketing Communications Manager, iParadigms, LLC, Oakland, CA

58.) Corporate Communications, Covance, Princeton, NJ

59.) Marketing Assistant, Hachette Book Group, New York, NY

60.) Manager, Corporate Communications, Becton Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ

61.) Manager, Corporate Communications and Marketing, Conservation International, Arlington, VA

62.) Part-Time Communications Administrator, 3M, Maplewood, Minnesota

63.) Marketing Communications Manager, Brokerage and Managed Products, Ameriprise Financial, Minneapolis, MN

64.) Publicist, Tor Books, Macmillan, New York, NY

65.) Journalist/Communications Officer, Australian Council for Educational Research, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

66.) Part-Time Weekend Control Room Operator, KSL Radio, Salt Lake City, UT

67.) General Assignment Reporter, Boise State University, Boise State Radio, Boise, ID

68.) Director of Direct Marketing, Dover Publications, Mineola, NY

69.) Broadcaster, Radio Farda, RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Prague, Czech Republic

70.) Associate Vice President for University Relations, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA

71.) Account Executive, SK+G, Las Vegas, Nevada

72.) Associate Vice President, Gregory FCA, Ardmore, PA

73.) Communications Manager, Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA

74.) Senior Copywriter, Deardorff Associates, Wilmington, DE

75.) Sr Manager, Marketing Communications, Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Chadds Ford, PA

76.) Copywriter, Munroe Creative Partners, Philadelphia, PA

77.) Senior Account Managers/Account Managers, Diccicco Battista Communications, Horsham, PA

78.) Account Executive, M. Nichols Strategic Communications, Berwyn, PA

79.) Communications Specialist, Battelle Memorial Institute, Arlington, VA

80.) Sports Reporter, Landmark Military Newspapers Inc., CAMP LEJEUNE MCB, NC

81.) Groom – Racetrack, Malcolm Pierce Racing Stable, Woodbine racetrack, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

*** Weekly Piracy Report

…and more! Scroll down and see them all!

*** One Paragraph Pitch:

Hello Ned: Please post the following in under the “one paragraph pitch.”

Thanks!

ajana

Mid Level Position:

I live in Chicago, Illinois. I am currently self-employed and focusing on projects with small businesses and not-for-profit organizations. I have a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism and a M.S in Integrated Marketing Communications. I was recently laid off from a press position in the Press Office of Mayor Richard M. Daley. I would like to keep moving forward in my career as an integrated marketing communications professional, utilizing my experience in journalism, public relations, event planning and entertainment. I'm looking for a position that would allow me to grow and learn more in the area of business development, crafting strategic messages and event planning. I would like to work in a boutique or not-for-profit environment. I have a wide range of experience that ranges from sales and financial services to education and music entertainment. In addition I've planned several small scale outreach events in and around Chicago, IL. I would be open to relocating to Washington DC, Atlanta GA, San Francisco CA, Dallas TX, or New York NY. Please contact me at ajanamb2@aol.com. Thank you.

Truly,

Ajana Boone

*** From Randy Garsee:

Thank you for all you do.

I've never e-mailed you before, but I just wanted to say thanks for the newsletters. I was fired from a job three years ago and a friend who works for SAIC gave me your newsletter and I subscribed to it.

When I've needed your newsletter, it's always been there for me. I've had a number of job offers through your newsletter… including my current job.

I'm working as a civilian journalist for the U.S. Marines aboard Al Asad Air Base in Iraq's Al Anbar Province.

So this is just a note to say thanks for your efforts. Sometimes, it changes lives!

Sincerely yours,

Randy Garsee

IIMEF (FWD) Public Affairs

Al Asad Air Base

Al Anbar Province.

(Randy, Is there anything our network can do for you?)

Ned,

Sir, you do quite a bit now. That's why I wanted to thank you.

If you'd like to direct people to my blog, they can see some of the work I do for the Marines. They'll also see reports from Iraq they haven't seen in the mainstream media. http://randygarsee.blogspot.com

Thanks again.

For everything.

Respectfully,

Randy

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*** November is new member month for the Job of the Week Network. It means that everyone in the network, all 11,000 plus of you, are supposed to sign up one person who is a fellow communication professional to become a JOTW subscriber. Just tell them to send a blank email to JOTW-subscribe@topica.com to join our network of professional communicators. It’s free. That’s not much to ask, now is it?

*** JOTW works!

Ned,

I just wanted to let you know of the 115 resumes I received for my

position at the Reserve Officers Association, most of which a

result of my ad with you, I selected one who likely discovered

the job through JOTW. He was exactly what I was looking for.

Entry level with Capitol Hill and non profit experience who was a

fantastic writer with a passion for our military niche. Thank you.

David Small

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*** This sound like your job interview?

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*** The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is now accepting submissions for the 2010 Gold Quill Awards.

Distinguish yourself, your work and the work of your team by becoming part of the international best practices the IABC Gold Quill Awards has represented for more than 35 years. Enter this global competition to receive the highest level of professional acknowledgment within business communication and become a legend (in certain circles).

Every communication project or campaign is a potential Gold Quill Award winner–no matter how small or seemingly ordinary. Even everyday communications can have the spark of excellence. If you apply that excellence to a defined business need, identify specific goals and objectives, and back your efforts up with measurement, you could have a winner.

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Final deadline: 3 February 2010

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*** www.nedsjotw.com Site Statistics for October 2009:

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Total page views: 103,399

*** From Janet Knudsen:

Hi Ned, I hope all is well with you, Laura, Tom and Barbara. A former student of mine at Endicott College wants to interview someone for a course she’s taking. Her topic is PR for athletes – particularly those who might need to revive their reputations/careers after some misconduct. I was wondering if you might know someone with experience as a publicist for athletes who might be willing to talk to a student. Thanks!

Janet Knudsen (janetknudsen@rcn.com)

(Let’s ask the network.)

*** Last week’s alternate selection:

Ned:

LOL! Kudos to Carol Spodobalski for her alt job posting for Charmin Ambassadors! Brava!

I wonder how many people will show up to apply?

Mark Sofman

*** CAPT Raymond A. Komorowski Photography Award

Don't forget the Surface Navy Association's annual Photo Award. Please submit your photograph dealing with Surface Warfare with the winning photo receiving $500 and cash awards available for second, third and honorable mention. Submissions are due by November 2, 2009. Please follow the guidelines below or see our website for details.

Direct entries to:

Surface Navy Association,

Attention: CAPT Komorowski Photo Award

2550 Huntington Ave, Suite 202,

Alexandria,VA 22303.

Photos must be postmarked on or before the deadlines indicated. Email (awards@navysna.org) submissions will also be accepted. Submissions will be taken throughout the year.

The contests are open to both amateur and professional photographers. Limit of three (3) black-and-white prints, color prints, or color transparencies per person. Minimum print size is 5″ x 7″; minimum transparency size is 35mm. Do not send glass-mounted transparencies. Digital images must be no less than 5″ x 7″ at 300 DPI and must be accompanied by a photo-quality print. Full captions and the photographer's name, address, phone number, and email must be printed on labels and affixed directly (no staples) to the back of the prints, slide frames, or diskettes. Entries must not have been previously published, and winners may not be published before January 15, 2010. Prior publication could result in the relinquishment of prize awards. Entries must be postmarked by established contest deadlines. If you would like your photos returned, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your entries.

Awards Coordinator

Surface Navy Association

2550 Huntington Ave, Suite 202

Alexandria, VA 22303

www.navysna.org

703-960-6800

*** How I spent Halloween:

Our Troop helped an Eagle Scout candidate with his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project on Saturday. Appropriate for Halloween, we cleaned up a grave site in our neighborhood I never even knew was there. Apparently this area in Northern Virginia has numerous family, military and slave gravesites—300 to 400 of them in Fairfax County alone—according to Mary Lipsey with the Fairfax County History Commission as president of the Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation Association (FCCPA) (www.honorfairfaxcemeteries.org). The overgrown Grimsley Family site is mentioned on the FCCPA website. I’ve posted a few photos of the graves at www.nedsjotw.com. What’s interesting about this small lot is that nobody owns it. The County is investigating the ownership of the property. In 2000, the Board of Supervisors minutes stated that if no owner could be found the County would take steps to acquire it.

Some of the markers are big and readable, but others much less so. Throughout the day we would find more markers or footstones. Because nobody owns it, and the graves cannot be seen from the road, it has become a dump site for dirt and brush. We carefully removed the piles of dirt to see if we could find more markers underneath.

During the day we were joined by Alan and Diana Taylor. Alan is a descendant of Tabitha Grimsley, a third great grand nephew. Tabitha’s sister was Elizabeth Hall, who was married to a man who originally owned what later became the Keene Mill (http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=104). Today, Old Keene Mill Road is one of the biggest thoroughfares in Springfield. Apparently, in 1855, Hall and Keene had some disagreement and Keene stabbed him, then invited the witness to the knifing into his house for a drink while Hall was dying (but not before giving a statement that helped send Keene to prison with a sentence of hanging). These talk about the mill and the murder: http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/15690/Suburban-Archaeology-1-Trail-Keenes-52; http://www.greentreevillage.net/complete_manual/about.pdf. The latter also talks about Keene’s pardoning by the governor.

The largest and oldest marker on the site marks the grave of James Grimsley. His brother (we think), Augustine, voted against secession, but another nearby Grimsley, M. L. Grimsley, voted in favor of secession. “In the Agricultural census of 1860 in Fairfax County, James Grimsely listed owning one horse, three cattle and 12 hogs in his personal property tax. No slaves were mentioned,” according to Lipsey.

Tabitha’s grave marker says:

Tabitha

Wife of James Grimsley

In the 71st year of her age

Our mother here lies under ground,

The dearest friend we ever found;

But through the Lord’s unbounded love,

We’ll meet again in the realms above.

Our Scouts are considering adopting the site and maintaining it. We’re also looking at putting a fence railing and sign in the front to discourage dumping, and to remind people in our community of this part of our heritage.

*** From Laura Hamra:

Ned:

Can you please post the attached DC job description to your next newsletter?

Thanks,

Laura

1.) SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND EDUCATION PRACTICE LEADER, Widmeyer Communications, Washington, DC

For more than 20 years, Widmeyer Communications has been the nation’s leading public affairs firm with a specialized practice serving education clients in the public and private sectors. Our research-based strategy and planning, public relations, advertising, creative and digital expertise are behind some of the best-known and highest profile education news stories of the past two decades, from paradigm-shifting policy reports to the emergence of new education technologies to an unprecedented focus on health and safety of our nation’s students.

As more attention than ever is now being paid to education reform at the Federal, state, and local levels, Widmeyer’s staff expertise and professional experience is in demand like never before. As a result, we are expanding our senior ranks in our “PreK-12” education practice and are looking for the right education communications/public affairs veteran to come join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee four members of the Education team who are based in the Washington office

• Serve as senior education public affairs strategist and counselor to key clients

• Expand current relationships with key influencers in the education public affairs arena

• Monitor current and emerging policy and education industry landscape to identify ways to leverage on behalf of current clients, while identifying future clients

• Innovatively grow the PK12 Education practice, leading and coordinating new business development in our Washington office

• Closely monitor account management with focus on exceeding client satisfaction and promoting client growth

• Oversee account financials, including budget allocation and control, and client billing

• Ensure team billability and account profitability

Experience/Qualifications

• Deep understanding and background in national and/or state education policy

• At least fifteen years of experience required, including some combination of PR agency, think tank/advocacy, government, trade association and/or corporate public affairs

• Strong contacts in the policymaker and influencer community

• An established track record of success in new business development

• An established track record of success in the management of large communications initiatives

• Management experience, including developing a winning team

• Excellent written and oral communications skills, with a solid understanding of social media and its applicability to our accounts

Please e-mail resumes to:

Widmeyer Communications

Attn: Human Resources

jobs@widmeyer.com

Job Reference – PK12

Please visit our website at www.widmeyer.com

*** From Alexis Rice:

2.) Webmaster, National Abortion Federation (NAF), Washington, DC

The National Abortion Federation (NAF) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to ensuring that abortion is safe, legal, and accessible. Our members include the physicians, nurses, counselors, administrators and other health care professionals at 400 clinics, hospitals and physicians' offices in the United States and Canada. Our dynamic and innovative programs span a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of abortion providers and the women they serve. NAF's programs include: accredited continuing medical education; quality assurance and improvement; clinic security and law enforcement education; clinical, legal, and consumer publications; public education; public policy advocacy; group purchasing; and a national toll-free hotline.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining technical integrity of all NAF websites. Advising and assisting in the planning, development, implementation, conversion and maintenance of current and future web sites in an HTML or CMS site maintenance environment, working with HTML, ASP, PHP, CGI, Perl, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, JavaScript, and Windows.

• Working closely with program staff to ensure that sites are appropriately updated, dynamic, and user-friendly and conform to standards of usability and accessibility.

• Acting as website gatekeeper responsible for managing and updating information coming from all sources, ensuring quality of writing and of graphic and other content, uniformity of tone, excellence of style and usage and conformity to NAF’s style guidelines, and accuracy. Websites include content in languages other than English.

• Developing and implementing processes for marketing and promoting sites, analyzing site traffic, and evaluating site effectiveness.

• Developing prototypes of new Web applications.

• Providing technical assistance and software training, as appropriate, to all staff members.

• Assisting Network Administrator, as needed, in projects such as installation and configuration of hardware and software for staff, troubleshooting staff computers, maintaining List Server, and researching new hardware and software options. Serves as backup for Network Administrator in latter’s absence.

Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to a woman’s right to choose abortion.

• 2-3 years’ experience in web page design, implementation, and maintenance.

• Advanced technical aptitude and knowledge of web technologies, software, and graphics applications and techniques.

• Ability to work productively with design and content generating teams, both in-house and contractors, and understanding of effective Web authoring practices and presentation techniques.

• Ability to work in UNIX and Windows server platforms.

• Ability to implement and maintain Secure Socket Layer (SSL) data encryption and authentication.

• Working knowledge of website development tools including Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Acrobat Professional, and of Windows office software including Microsoft Office Professional programs, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

• Excellent organization and communication skills.

How to apply:

Please send a letter of interest and resume to careers@prochoice.org or fax to 202-667-5890.

The National Abortion Federation is an equal opportunity employer.

http://prochoice.org/about_naf/jobs.html#web

3.) Director of Media Relations, Cargill, Wayzata, Minnesota

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1691&jb=6124798

4.) Communications Manager, BASF – The Chemical Company, Shakopee, MN

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?job_did=J3G71Q6WFTL53VTHBYZ

5.) Marketing communications Specialist, Brady Corporation, Brooklyn Park, MN

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?siteid=int_usCareerJet&Job_DID=J3F7XW76050CCMBVDW9

6.) Sr Specialist Communications, Target, Minneapolis, MN

http://targetcareers.target.com/job/MINNEAPOLIS-Sr-Specialist-Communications-Job-MN-55401/648701/

*** From Rae Robinson Trotman:

Hello Ned,

Please post this opportunity at your next publishing date. Thanks so much!

Rae Robinson Trotman

7.) Paid Public Relations Fellowship, The Caraway Group, Washington, DC

The Caraway Group is accepting applications for its 2009-2010 fellowship. Undergraduate seniors, graduate students and recent graduates are eligible to apply.

Fellows will be engaged in media and public relations. As a fellow, you will work closely with the Caraway team to develop and execute projects to meet clients’ communications needs while broadening your professional experiences and sharpening your communications skills. Fellowships last for one year and carry a modest stipend.

Position entails, and is not limited to, the following:

• Monitors and analyzes media coverage for clients and prepares reports

• Evaluates and analyzes information and data, including development of succinct, accurate summaries and analyses of research

• Conducting media outreach to print, radio and online outlets

• Developing media lists and other reports using media software

• Developing storylines and other tactical program elements that further clients’ objectives

• Drafting news releases, pitch letters, case histories, by-liners, op-eds, and other media tools

• Contributing to group meetings, brainstorming, developing and researching client programs

• Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of company vision, values and structure, including the full range of company products, services and capabilities

Qualified applicants should have:

• Interest in and familiarity with media relations and public relations

• Self-motivation and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Social media skills

Applications should include the following:

• Cover letter

• Résumé

• Writing sample

About The Caraway Group, Inc

Caraway is a Washington, DC-based strategic communications agency specializing in public relations, public affairs, and multicultural strategies. For two decades, it has offered Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies strategic counsel and services renowned for vision, creativity, and precise implementation.

To apply

Email completed application to: careers@thecarawaygroup.com. Applications that do not include all requested items will not be considered.

8.) Senior Director of Communications and Community Engagement, Oxfam America, Boston, Massachusetts

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1691&jb=6124326

9.) Writer/Editor/Proofreader, Schatz Publishing Group, Blackwell, OK

https://administaff.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=54999

10.) Asia Pacific Editor, Jane's Defence Weekly, IHS, Coulsdon, UK

IHS (NYSE: IHS) is a leading global source of critical information and insight dedicated to providing the most complete and trusted data and expertise. IHS product and service solutions span four areas of information that encompass the most important concerns facing global business today: Energy, Product Lifecycle, Security and Environment. By focusing on customers first, IHS enables innovative and successful decision-making for customers ranging from governments and multinational companies to smaller companies and technical professionals in more than 180 countries. IHS has been in business since 1959 and employs approximately 3,800 people in more than 20 countries.

Summary:

The Asia-Pacific Editor will be expected to write, commission, review and edit relevant news and analysis pieces covering the Asia-Pacific defence, procurement and armed forces arena to a high level of accuracy. This includes filing daily copy to the sub-editing team for online publication, liaising with the Features Editor to produce a minimum of four features per year, conducting interviews with key figures in the Asia-Pacific defence environment and providing insight and expertise to other areas of the Jane's Editorial Division.

The successful candidate will also take editorial control of the Asia-Pacific section of Jane's flagship news publication Jane's Defence Weekly, checking proofs, layouts and tailoring the composition of the Asia-Pacific section of the magazine to fit in with the rest of the publication.

General Job Duties:

•Commissioning and generation of copy – news and features online and for hardcopy according to schedule.

•Attendance of the daily news meeting and liaison with subject desk managers re destination of stories/features.

•Responsibility via the desk for editing all Asia-Pacific contributors' copy before filing, ensuring copy is accurate, relevant, libel-free, accompanied by photos etc, with inclusion of appropriate metadata.

•Overall responsibility for proofing of copy relevant to the Asia-Pacific section of Jane's Defence Weekly and for maintenance of smooth work flow via sub-editors.

•Ability to work with news templates and to commission and edit to set lengths and formats.

•Responsibility for liaison with other departments such as Ad Sales etc and co-ordination with other regional Defence Editors on style and content of Jane's Defence Weekly.

•Budget responsibility for commissioning Asia-Pacific defence articles, including responsibility for travel and expenses.

•Maintenance of network of contacts.

•Providing editorial cover for other regional Defence Editors when they are out of the office.

Specific Job Duties:

•Write, on average, at least five accurate, relevant news stories per week.

•Ensure that Jane's Defence Weekly's Asia-Pacific news and features content is market leading in terms of timeliness, content and relevance.

•Commission exclusive material from regional contributors covering major Asia-Pacific military events, procurement and capability requirements/changes to a budget agreed with the editor.

•Provide a daily flow of copy to online, informing the defence editorial team of intended coverage.

•Travel as necessary within your region to cover defence and exhibitions and to seek out exclusive material while remaining within the confines of your given travel and expenditure budget

•Maintain and build on JDW's Asia-Pacific network of contacts and contributors.

•Coach all contributors to adhere to the editorial guidelines as laid out by the Senior Publisher.

•Provide feedback on suggested story lines/analysis pieces to other desks.

•Act as the central conduit through which all copy relating to the Asia-Pacific region is filed, maintaining sound subject/geographical balance. Edit all regional contributors' copy to a high degree of accuracy before filing to subs.

•In addition to your news output, write at least four features each year on subjects agreed with the features editor and additionally produce 1,500-2,000 words covering Asia-Pacific defence developments for integration into JDW's 'year in review' feature.

•Work with your editor to take ownership of and develop the Jane's defence taxonomy with a view to strengthening JDW's coverage of the Asia-Pacific region.

•Ensure all Asia-Pacific content is published with the correct metadata included using the appropriate templates to add value and functionality to content.

•Add value to your content through the inclusion of 'what/so what' key bullet points to the leading stories.

•Support colleagues in advertising through attendance at events as required.

Qualifications

•Strong interest in defence, ideally with specific knowledge/experience of the major defence issues relating to the Asia-Pacific region.

•Proven track record in journalism, ideally with experience of working in the Asia-Pacific region in an environment of frequent/daily filing.

•Excellent standard of written newsman's English.

•An established network of contacts would be an advantage.

•NCTJ trained and shorthand an advantage.

•Excellent organisational skills.

•Financial/budgeting awareness.

*Only qualified candidates will receive consideration and follow up*

http://www.ihs.com/Employment/current-openings.htm

11.) Sr. Marketing Communications Specialist, Ecolab, Saint Paul, MN

http://ecolab.jobs2web.com/job/SAINT-PAUL-Sr.-Marketing-Communications-Specialist-Job-MN-55101/619030/

12.) Communications Manager, Information Technology Services/UITS, Fayetteville, Arkansas

http://www.nationjob.com/job/UNAF2533

13.) Chief Assignment Editor, Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Springfield, VA

http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1112980

14.) Vice President, Financial Communications, Fleishman-Hillard, Chicago, Illinois

http://jobs-fleishman.icims.com/jobs/2497/job

15.) Managing Supervisor or Vice President, Marketing Communications, Fleishman-Hillard, St. Louis, Missouri

http://jobs-fleishman.icims.com/jobs/2563/job

15.) Reviews Editor, Digital Camera, Future Publishing, Bath, UK

http://jobsearch.futurenet.com/jobsearch/jobdetails.asp?PageNum=1&PageNav=SearchResults&JobID=888

16.) Online Editor, Diverse Magazine – Issues In Higher Education, Fairfax, VA

http://www.realmatch.com/planding.aspx?PositionId=00092A4122520

17.) Green Marketing Representative, EcoMomTeam, Nationwide (USA)

Position Overview

Are you looking for an ethical green business to run from home? We are looking for successfully discontent professionals who are ready for a change. The EcoMomTeam is a group of men and women from all walks of life who are concerned about the environment and desire to help others go green.

We are looking for individuals who are friendly, ambitious, persistent and ready to make a change NOW. If this describes you, we offer the ability to set your own hours and determine your own income with the support of like-minded professionals working together in teams.

Founded in January 2000, the EcoMomTeam represents an International Inc. 500 Wellness Company and brokers wholesale accounts for new customers. We offer the opportunity for customers and business partners alike to align with a solid, progressive environmental organization.

Qualifications

•A strong work ethic.

•A strong desire to help others.

•Excellent communications skills.

•A positive outlook.

We Offer

•Full training and support.

•Weekly conference calls.

•Personalized websites.

•A supportive team environment.

•Friendships, fun, passion and commitment to excellence.

Our Mission

•To help make the world a safer and healthier place.

•To support one another through our positive hands-on approach.

•To work with you step by step to help you achieve your income goals.

•To provide you the peace of mind knowing that you have finally found the right business.

To Apply

The EcoMomTeam is a hands-on, relationship-driven, getting-to-know-you kind of group. Please visit our website, submit a contact request and one of us will be in touch right away!

http://www.ecoemploy.com/jobs/green.html

18.) Marcomm Secretary / Co-Ordinator, Sofitel Palm Resort Berhad, Senai, Johor, Malaysia

Palm Resort is expanding rapidly in tandem with the expansion of Senai Airport as a regional transportation hub and thus, wishes to invite outstanding individuals to contribute to its goals in becoming the Best Golf and Leisure Resort in Malaysia.

Conveniently located only 45 minutes from Singapore, Palm Resort offers it hotels guest, members and their families a perfect mix of business and leisure with its 6,000 strong club membership, three 18-hole championship golf courses, Golf Academy, Sport and Recreational facilities, Five Star 330 rooms Hotel Sofitel, exclusive Mandara Spa, restaurants and bars.

If you are looking for new challenges and an opportunity to work with one of Asia's premier golf resorts, please contact us.

Requirements:

Good command of English and Bahasa Melayu, both written and spoken.

Friendly disposition.

Computer literate

Work independently and able to meet deadlines.

Previous secretarial experience preferred.

Aged betwen 22-40 years.

Interested candidates please apply to :-

Human Resource Department

Sofitel Palm Resort

Jalan Persiaran Golf Off Jalan Jumbo,

81250 Senai,

Johor.

Fax: 07-599 6369

or by email address: humanresouces@palmresort.com

http://www.jobsdb.com/MY/EN/Job.asp?R=JDBM027981513

19.) Public Affairs Specialist, Bonneville Power Administration, Department Of Energy, Portland, OR

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=84219004

20.) Public Information Officer II, The City of Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

http://jobs.iabc.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=65&jb=6127374

*** From Susan Laine:

Dear Colleague:

Please post or send to those who might be interested. Thanks.

Susan

21.) Communications Manager, Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD

Join a dynamic healthcare institution, uniquely partnered with the National Institutes of Health.

Responsibilities will include: Web site strategy, social marketing initiatives; organization communications including monthly staff newsletter, working directly with hospital leadership and service line directors to brand and position centers of excellence through advertising, direct mail and other tactical programs.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, communications journalism, or a related field. Seven to 10 years of experience. Strong writing and print production skills are a must.

Please apply via the Suburban Hospital Web site at www.suburbanhospital.org

Suburban Hospital

8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814

301-896-3612 telephone

301-493-5583 fax

301-207-2379 pager

slaine@suburbanhospital.org

www.suburbanhospital.org

EOE. Suburban Hospital is a smoke free workplace.

22.) DIRECTOR OF MARKETING and PLAYER DEVELOPMENT, Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage, California

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=JRGCM&ff=21&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J8A08172JPSHVR7PWRD

23.) Public Affairs Specialist, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, Washington DC

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=84124665

24.) Employee Communications, Bloomberg, New York, New York

http://jobs.iabc.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=65&jb=6135562

*** From Beth King, APR:

Hi, Captain-

Here’s a job posting for JOTW. Hope all is well.

Thanks,

Beth

25.) Communications Director, American Heart Association (AHA), Indianapolis, Indiana

What’s your motivation? Want satisfying work that makes a real difference in people’s lives? At the American Heart Association (AHA) we’re working to prevent, treat and defeat our nation’s No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease. We have an excellent opportunity for a Communications Director in our Indianapolis office.

Director will coordinate and administer an ongoing media relations program with major print, broadcast and electronic media for Indianapolis, Lafayette, Bloomington, and Evansville markets. Occasional nights and weekends are required.

Responsibilities include: Manage, plan, direct, control and implement an aggressive communications program in the media markets, with an emphasis on health communications, media advocacy and public relations support for fundraising events. Proactively pitch AHA programs on a local level, seek out additional media opportunities in the area, work with capitol press staff to communicate AHA programs and initiatives, and coordinate local media sponsorships for AHA programs. Provide consultation and training for regional volunteers and staff. Work with field volunteers and staff to ensure effective local implementation of communications initiatives.

Qualified candidates need to have:

 3-5 experience in mass communications (print or electronic), public relations/media relations or advertising

 Bachelor’s degree preferred

 Strong media relations experience, including media sponsorship negotiation and pitching to local TV, print and radio on an on-going basis

 Written communications experience, including business writing and news writing/editing for print and broadcast skills

 Access to reliable transportation

 Ability to travel within markets

 Voluntary health agency experience preferred

Hiring salary range is up to 48,500.

Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do. Visit our career section on www.americanheart.org and click 'Benefits' for more information.

Apply online at www.americanheart.org/careers

Candidates must apply on-line as the AHA’s recruitment process does not include the utilization of fax or hard copy resumes. No phone calls please.

The American Heart Association is committed to enhancing the diversity of its volunteers and staff.

EOE M/F/V/D

26.) Public Outreach Specialist, Overseas Strategic Consulting, Ltd ., Various – (Indonesia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Philippines, and Liberia)

Closing Date – 10 Nov 2009

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7X8Q7S

27.) Internal Communications Consultant, Fairview Health Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota

http://jobs.iabc.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=65&jb=6139209

28.) Associate External Relations Officer (NOB), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Dublin, Ireland

Closing Date – 06 Nov 2009

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7X3PLK

29.) Public Affairs Specialist, Defense Media Activity, Alexandria, VA

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=83966338

30.) Senior Media Consultant, Larson Communications, San Francisco, California

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1691&jb=6127490

31.) Online Communities Officer – India focus, Amnesty International, London, UK

Closing Date – 15 Nov 2009

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7X4H2G

32.) Technical Editor/Writer Sr, Alion Science and Technology, Newport News, VA

Job 11010.

Responsibilities

Writes and edits complex technical documents, including deliverables, manuals, reports, specifications and procedures in conformance with the Alion writing and documentation review process.

Consults with customer or technical staff to determine most appropriate schedule of deliverables and objectives for large technical writing projects.

Creates, develops, plans, writes and edits and maintains configuration control of complex technical documents for publication. Edits documentation for style, clarity, consistency, and adherence to company guidelines.

Interacts closely with authors, other Technical Editor-Writers, word processing, graphics, and reproduction staff in the preparation and production of a variety of documents.

Researches technical concepts. Creates new or modifies existing technical documents that are complex in nature.

Conducts interviews with various technical staff to gather data for documentation.

Coordinates large production efforts.

Evaluates and provides feedback on draft documents and attends documentation reviews.

Checks classified documentation for proper security markings.

Coordinates production of the final documentation (print to CD-ROM) with the authors and publication staff.

Prepares the Data Item Transmittal/Acceptance/Rejection Form (4330) and coordinates the transmission of documentation to sponsors.

Available to travel for onsite verification/validation of supporting documentation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline plus 5 to 7 years of directly related experience.

Proficiency in the English language.

Familiar with appropriate style guidelines (NAWCTSD CDRL Guidelines)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A security clearance of an appropriate level may be required after employment.

Experience developing the following a plus:

Software Requirements Specifications

Interface Requirements Specifications

Software Design Description

Interface Design Description

Trainer Test and Evaluation Plans

System Interface Manual

Training Courses

Alion Science and Technology is an employee-owned technology solutions

company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the

Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial

customers. Building on 70 years of R&D and engineering experience, Alion

brings innovation and insight to multiple business areas: naval

architecture & marine engineering; defense operations; systems

engineering; modeling & simulation; information management & technology;

chemical, biological, nuclear & environmental sciences; wireless

spectrum engineering; and industrial technology. Based in McLean,

Virginia, Alion employee-owners are located at major offices, customer

sites and laboratories worldwide.

http://www.alionscience.com/erecruit/dsp_erecruit.cfm?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=11010

33.) Government Affairs Specialist, Alion Science and Technology, Washington, DC

Job 11002.

Responsibilities

Assists with administering public relations and/or government affairs programs within PMS 450, VA Class Submarines.

Assists with providing public affairs, legislative affairs, policy documentation, and other strategic communications knowledge and support to internal organizations as well as external organizations and/or customers.

Researches, drafts and edits articles, speeches, reports, briefings, talking points and press releases representing the company, project, and/or customer.

Researches legislative history and analyzes legislative actions and appropriations as they relate to assigned programs.

Attends Congressional, government and other meetings on relevant issues on behalf of Alion.

Supports Congressional inquiries and responses.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related discipline plus 0 to 2 years of NAVSEA experience. The candidate must have good communication skills both written and oral. Must be proficient in MS Office package. Candidate must have the ability to quickly become familiar with government or other contracting environment. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills are required. Candidate must be able to grasp an accurate understanding of relevant laws, regulations, procedures and practices needed for this position.

Ability to obtain security clearance upon employment required.