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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter – DEFCON 1 Newsletter for September 2, 2009

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

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Attend the free MOAA / Corporate Gray Job Fair September 15, 2009 at The Washington, DC Convention Center, 10 am to 3 pm. This job fair and the seminars are free to all job seekers and especially for transitioning and former military personnel of all ranks and branches of Service. Military spouses and Government civilians in job search mode are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Over 100 companies and government agencies will be participating. To see the current list of 80+ employers, visit http://www.corporategray.com/jobfairs/245/registered_employers.

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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter – DEFCON 1 Newsletter for September 2, 2009

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“It's not the will to win that matters – everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters.”

– Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant

This issue of DEFCON-1 comes to you from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Welcome to the latest edition of the number one Defense Career 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. DECFON 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.) Military Analyst Principal (Risk Management), Alion Science and Technology, Alexandria, VA

2.) Director, Weather/Environment Business Development, Ball Aerospace, Washington, DC

3.) Air Combat Analyst, Chipton Ross, Bakersfield, CA

4.) B-2 Combat System Analyst, SAIC, Whiteman DFB, MO

5.) NAVY COMBAT SYSTEMS LOGISTICS ANALYST, CACI International, Oxnard, CA

6.) Combat Developer, L-3 Communications, Fort Belvoir, VA

7.) Air Combat Analyst, Belcan, El Segundo, CA

8.) Submarine Combat Systems Performance Analyst, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, Laurel, MD

9.) Senior Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Combat Identification (CID) Analyst, QinetiQ, Arlington, VA

10.) Program Manager, Alion Science and Technology, Rockford, IL

11.) Quality Systems Manager, Goodrich, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom

12.) MILITARY OUTREACH FELLOW, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC), Washington, D.C.

13.) Flight Crew – Training Developer/Instructor, AAI Corporation/Textron Systems, Hunt Valley, Maryland

14.) Managing editor, UNDERSEA WARFARE Magazine, Alion Science and Technology, Washington, D.C.

15.) Aircraft Mechanic, Erickson Air-Crane Inc., Central Point, Oregon

16.) Senior Systems Engineer, Superior Technical Resources, Cedar Rapids, IA

17.) Quality Engineer, Schweizer Aircraft Corp., Horseheads, NY

18.) Systems Engineer Sr, Alion Science and Technology, Patuxent River, MD

*** And more…

*** It is with sadness that I report the passing this morning of RADM Wayne E. Meyer, USN(Ret). Admiral Meyer had been hospitalized for several months and had recently been moved to the Washington (DC) Hospital Center. Adm. Meyer was known as the “Father of Aegis.” USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) will be commissioned in Philadelphia next month.

*** While attending the ANA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Conference in Nevada, Shrek and I came across some of our Canadian bretheren in a bar (imagine that). We thanked them for their service by ordering them a drink. See the photos at www.yourdefcon1.com (under recent photos).

*** GWC SNA is pleased to announce that Rear Admiral Frank Pandolfe, Director, Surface Warfare Division OPNAV 86, will be the speaker at our September luncheon.

Monday, 24 September 2009

Speaker:Rear Admiral Frank C. Pandolfe, USN

Location:Hyatt Regency Crystal City

Check-In at 1130, Lunch at 1200

*** Surface Navy Association's Annual Surface Warfare Party

As we head into the summer and get ready for the busy month of September, please mark your calendars to attend the Surface Navy Association's Annual Surface Warfare Party on September 19 at the Washington Navy Yard Navy Museum. This has been a well-attended and popular event, and this year's party will be no exception. Heavy Hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine will be provided for a small fee. In addition to being popular for our area Surface Warriors, this is also an event you can invite your friends and family to attend. It is a casual affair with no speaker, and offers a chance for us to gather and network in a terrific setting.

Date: Saturday, September 19

Time: 1830-2100

Location: Washington Navy Yard, Navy Museum

Preregistration is required: http://www.navysna.org/Events/SWParty/2009/GenInfo.htm

Visit the chapter website for information on other GWC upcoming events: http://128.121.188.113/washington/GWCIndex.htm

*** On Friday, September 11th, 2009, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States. Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this eighth anniversary of one of our country's worst tragedies. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, their

families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.

*** The Navy Program Guide, formerly Sea Power for a New Era, is now available at this link:

http://www.navy.mil/navydata/policy/seapower/sne09/Navy%20Program%20Guide%202009.pdf

*** Read the weekly piracy report from the International Maritime Bureau’s Piracy Reporting Centre at the end of every issue of my Job of the Week newsletter. Visit www.nedsjotw.com.

*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:

1.) Military Analyst Principal (Risk Management), Alion Science and Technology, Alexandria, VA

Job Ref. No. 10756

Responsibilities:

o Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the company on assigned program from inception through completion. Manages technical and administrative staff and provides ongoing direction in the performance of the assigned program.

o Develops and monitors program plan including time and cost estimates. Ensures project outputs are delivered on schedule and within funding.

o Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to program plan and schedule, identifies program problems, and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.

o Prioritizes workload and determines staffing levels and any adjustments in staffing. Maintains a staffing level to ensure technical quality and appropriate experience levels are consistent with current and projected project activities.

o Reviews reports and briefings prepared by technical staff for quality.

o Leads technical discussions for project reviews. Prepares and delivers formal briefings.

o Ensures that appropriate training is delivered to program staff.

o Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customer and other outside agencies.

o Acts as primary customer contact for program activities. Regularly meets with and updates the customer on project status. Leads program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.

o Develops new business or expands business with the customer. Coordinates preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract. Participates in negotiating contract and contract changes.

o Plan, develop, and perform business development activities utilizing appropriate resources to sustain and increase market share in technological disciplines.

o Integrate program management activities with other areas in support of the overall goals of the organization. Provide an environment of technical and business growth within the unit.

o Complies with quality assurance and security procedures in the performance of duties.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in engineering, science or related technical discipline plus 10 years of experience in a technical position. At least 2 years of technical project management experience. Experience managing a staff is preferred.

In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 15 years applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience for positions involving new technology or labor market shortages as reflected by market survey data.

Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Leadership and management skills as evidenced by previous work experience.

Strong customer service orientation.

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

Program involves established technologies that require the application of advanced principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems. Requires coordination of technologies across program requirements. Long-range financial forecast is for moderate future growth represented in discrete products or components that include derivative technologies (exclude follow-on business). Long-range forecast is projected to continue five or more years.

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=10756

*** From Mark Sofman:

2.) Director, Weather/Environment Business Development, Ball Aerospace, Washington, DC

http://www.recruitingsite.com/csbsites/ball_aerospace/JobDescription.asp?JobNumber=602512

3.) Air Combat Analyst, Chipton Ross, Bakersfield, CA

http://www.job.com/my.job/sup/appTo=40105643/p=1/jsOn=1

4.) B-2 Combat System Analyst, SAIC, Whiteman DFB, MO

https://cp-its-rmprd.saic.com/main/careerportal/Job_Profile.cfm?/0KK9OI0K52Q73YP89BL3QMFJ2W00VWYT8EW0Z2JDYJZ2N4VTS4JKNEHLR8LAY6AN1ZHBVR5PYZUDYGQZ9HMDXDCQJUJTXNY2YSUSTCQGHX0KXDBD63SF5NY1TJ0UHZCVV8SATG3ZW5OIRSYZYI605JSEX8IRSEX8JFDVFP4W

5.) NAVY COMBAT SYSTEMS LOGISTICS ANALYST, CACI International, Oxnard, CA

http://www.caci-jobs.com/job/OXNARD-NAVY-COMBAT-SYSTEMS-LOGISTICS-ANALYST-2-Job-CA-93030/571089

6.) Combat Developer, L-3 Communications, Fort Belvoir, VA

http://jobs.climber.com/jobs/Aerospace-Defense/Ft-Belvoir-VA-USA/Combat-Developer/1956803

7.) Air Combat Analyst, Belcan, El Segundo, CA

http://losangeles.kijiji.com/c-Jobs-Office-receptionist-Air-Combat-Analyst-W0QQAdIdZ141245270

8.) Submarine Combat Systems Performance Analyst, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, Laurel, MD

http://dc-jobs.jobfox.com/consulting-projectmanagement/project-engagement-management/submarine-combat-systems-performance-analyst/6bffabff-848f-495d-9426-1f67fa2578b0

9.) Senior Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Combat Identification (CID) Analyst, QinetiQ, Arlington, VA

http://www2.jobirn.com/?q=Senior+Integrated+Air+and+Missile+Defense+%28IAMD%29+Combat+Identification+%28CID%29+Analyst+jobs

10.) Program Manager, Alion Science and Technology, Rockford, IL

Job Ref. No. 10727

Responsibilities:

Provides policy and guidance recommendation to commercial and government senior level staff, based on thorough analysis that utilizes ‘cutting edge’ theory, principles and methods.

Operates in multinational, interagency, joint, and service unique environments.

Applies extensive operational background and experience gained from military service and leadership roles, as well as operational proficiency in advanced analytic theory and principles, during joint and combined operations at tactical, operational and strategic levels of warfare to solve current and/or future mission needs or to correct problem areas.

Initiates and develops operational ideas in specialty area, and develops effective implementation schemes. Plans, develops, coordinates, and may direct (on an ad hoc basis) large projects or several small complex projects. Prepares or coordinates the preparation of complex proposals as required.

Leads and/or participates in working groups, program development forums, analytical activities, readiness exercises, training, education and other forums as required to accomplish contract requirements.

Establishes and monitors standards for the quality of programs and documents. Assists in the resolution of project and program priorities. Assures quality control throughout all contract activities.

Develops and executes budgets, work breakdown structures and other management procedures as required to monitor and control projects.

Demonstrates superior writing and presentation skills to develop briefings, documents, papers, conceptual, and analytical reports for clients.

Maintains and complies with security procedures in the performance of duties.

There are no management or day to day supervisory responsibilities presently associated with this position.

Individual will report directly to the Division Manager on program progress.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related scientific discipline plus 15 years directly relevant work experience or more than 20 years experiences as a military officer. Master’s degree plus 12 years directly relevant work experience or doctorate plus 8 years of directly relevant work experience.

In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 20 years applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience for positions involving new technology or labor market shortages as reflected by market survey data.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Experience in advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Computer literate and proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

A security clearance of an appropriate level is required for employment.

http://www.alionscience.com/erecruit/dsp_erecruit.cfm?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=10727

11.) Quality Systems Manager, Goodrich, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom

http://jobs.aviationtoday.com/c/job.cfm?str=26&site_id=1710&jb=5855559

*** From Mark Sofman:

12.) MILITARY OUTREACH FELLOW, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC), Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) is seeking an experienced organizer to expand our outreach to the military community. In 2008, the USGLC launched its National Security Advisory Council (NSAC), a group of over fifty former military officials comprised primarily of four-star generals and admirals, which represents all branches of the Armed Forces, who support a smart power approach of elevating diplomacy and international development programs as central to our foreign policy and national security strategy.

The Military Outreach Fellow will be responsible for engaging retired military officials around the smart power agenda and amplifying their voice in support of development and diplomacy with the policymakers, opinion leaders, media and the general public.

Responsibilities will include:

• Expanding the base: Military Outreach Fellow will be responsible for expanding the membership of the elite NSAC of former four and three star generals and spearheading an initiative to increase the involvement of other military voices (e.g. two and three stars.)

• Build and Strengthening Member Commitment: Military Outreach Fellow will work to deepen the involvement with our military leaders while expanding their commitment to specific policy goals; this includes arranging meetings with NSAC members and policymakers, involving members in the USGLC’s state based activities, and delivering innovative and poignant communications to members to keep them abreast of policy-specifics.

• Media Outreach: Military Outreach Fellow will work to maximize the public visibility of the NSAC and Military Voices through outreach to various media outlets including major print and online newspapers/journals and broadcast radio and television.

Position Requirements:

Ideal candidate has a military background (or contacts within the military community), strong organizing experience, and an understanding of the military community. In addition to networking skills, the position requires strong writing, communications and policy-relevant skills. Periodic travel is anticipated. Competitive salary offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position will report to the Policy Director of the USGLC.

About the USGLC:

The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states who support the “smart power” approach of elevating diplomacy and development alongside defense in order to build a better, safer world.

Candidates should send their resume to Beth Fellman at bfellman@usglc.org. IncludeThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it references and relevant experience in working on global development issues and outreach efforts.

13.) Flight Crew – Training Developer/Instructor, AAI Corporation/Textron Systems, Hunt Valley, Maryland

http://jobs.aviationtoday.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1710&str=51&jb=5689329

*** From Mike Smith:

Ned,

We're looking for the new managing editor of UNDERSEA WARFARE Magazine.

Attached is the position description for submission to your newsletter.

Also, if you happen to know of any junior officers or MC2/MC1/MCCs looking to get out of the Navy (or any military service) and looking for a job, our customer is keen on us hiring someone with Navy PAO experience.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Mike

14.) Managing editor, UNDERSEA WARFARE Magazine, Alion Science and Technology, Washington, D.C.

Alion Science and Technology has an immediate opening for the Managing editor for UNDERSEA WARFARE Magazine. The position is based out of Alion’s offices in Washington, D.C.

The managing editor will serve as primary liaison between the Navy, graphic designers, layout & design team, and GPO printer in the production of this award winning quarterly publication. Responsible for the full conception, development, design, and production of the magazine.

Other responsibilities include:

• Coordinate solicitation, revision, and publication of all written material

• Research all photography

• Manage production cycle

• Edit materials for style, grammar, etc.

• Organize and manage editorial workflow

• Create, maintain, and follow production calendar

• Work with Senior Editor to maintain production schedule

• Plan and write original feature and news articles as needed

Requirements:

• Four year B.S. degree in Journalism or related field (English, communications)

• Experience working within Navy public affairs community

• Submarine knowledge a plus

• Be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance

You can view and apply for this job at:

http://www.alionscience.com/erecruit/dsp_erecruit.cfm?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=10698

15.) Aircraft Mechanic, Erickson Air-Crane Inc., Central Point, Oregon

Currently looking for applicant(s) that have aircraft component overhaul experience. It is a plus if the applicant is familiar with the components on the S64 and/or CH54 model aircraft and specifically the following components: Main Gearbox, Main/Tail Rotor Head, Intermediate/Tall Gearbox, Turbine Engines, (P&W JT12 or JFTD12A). Fuel Components (FCU and Fuel Pumps), Main/Tail Rotor Blade repair, and Hydraulic Components and Landing Gear. Overhaul requires the ability to perform the following: disassembly, cleaning, detailed visual inspection, dimensional inspection, final assembly, and testing. Please submit your resume to Erickson Air-Crane, Attn: HR, P.O. Box 3247, Central Point, OR 97502 or e-mail to: hr@ericksonaircrane.com or fax to: 541-664-5329. Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Work Place. Visit our website at www.ericksonaircrane.com

http://jobs.aviationtoday.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1710&jb=5882634

16.) Senior Systems Engineer, Superior Technical Resources, Cedar Rapids, IA

http://www.americasjobexchange.com/seeker/jobsearch/quick?action=JobSearchViewJob&JobSearch_JobId=522078957

17.) Quality Engineer, Schweizer Aircraft Corp., Horseheads, NY

http://www.americasjobexchange.com/seeker/jobsearch/quick?action=JobSearchViewJob&JobSearch_JobId=521523960

18.) Systems Engineer Sr, Alion Science and Technology, Patuxent River, MD

https://erecruit.alionscience.com/psc/H89ER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1&JobOpeningId=9821&

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“But there's one thing about quitters you have to guard against – they are contagious. If one boy goes, the chances are he'll take somebody with him, and you don't want that. So when they would start acting that way, I used to pack them up and get them out, or embarrass them, or do something to turn them around.”

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Hospitality and Event Planning Network (HEPN) for 31 August 2009

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

Hospitality and Event Planning Network (HEPN) for 31 August 2009

You are among 441 subscribers.

Welcome to the Hospitality and Event Planning Network, a career and

relationship building newsletter network for all who work in the

hospitality and event planning industries, published by Sonja Johnson.

The objective of this network is to build relationships and help each

other with career issues and other professional and personal challenges.

Here's how to participate: Send any issue or job opportunity to

sonjahepn@comcast.net and I will post it in the weekly newsletter sent

to you and all other subscribers. If you are sending a job opportunity,

please include the title, organization, and location, as well as a brief

description/link/contact information. We also like to hear if you got a

job as a result of this network!

Some of the older HEPN editions are now listed at:

http://www.nedsjotw.com/blog/HospitalityEventPlanningJobs.

Issues from November 27, 2006 onward are also posted at

http://sonjahepn.livejournal.com/.

This network thrives on sharing. Invite your friends! Anyone can sign up

by sending a blank e-mail to hepn-subscribe@topica.com.

Neither Topica nor I rents, sells, or gives out your information on this

list.

This week's edition includes:

*** The Short Self-Pitch (SSP)

*** Upcoming Conferences

1. National Meeting and Events Planner; YMCA of the USA; Chicago, IL

2. Meeting Planner; National Athletic Trainers' Association; Dallas, TX

3. Professional Development Intern; The American Camp Association; New

York, NY

4. Manager, Planning and Creative Development; PRIME Strategies Inc.;

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

5. Exhibition Assistant; American Academy of Ophthalmology; San

Francisco, CA

6. Assistant Manager, Event Development; The Ohio Society of CPAs;

Dublin, OH

7. Meeting Planner; WJ Weiser & Associates, Inc.; Schaumburg, IL

8. Program/Events Coordinator; USA Film Festival/Dallas; Dallas, TX

9. Conference and Meeting Support Specialist; CACI; Arlington, VA

10. Senior Events / Conf Planner; American Red Cross; Washington, DC

11. Meetings (On-Site) Fall Internship ; Council on Foreign Relations;

Washington, DC

12. Public Programs / Seminars Intern; Meridian International Center;

Washington, DC

13. Fall Event Planning Internship at Nonprofit; NCCNHR: The Natl

Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care; Washington, DC

14. VP Convention Sales and Services; Washington Convention and Tourism

Corp.; Washington, DC

15. International Convention Sales Manager; Washington Convention and

Tourism Corp.; Washington, DC

16. MANAGER, CORPORATE ONLINE SERVICES; HILTON HOTELS CORPORATION;

McLean, VA

17. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – MEETINGS & TRAVEL; American Diabetes

Association; Alexandria, VA

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

The HEPN offers a special feature: the Short Self-Pitch (SSP). If you

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 *************

Do you know of an upcoming conference that the HEPN readers should be

aware of? Send the details to sonjahepn@comcast.net for inclusion in the

next newsletter.

************

1. National Meeting and Events Planner; YMCA of the USA; Chicago, IL

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=518&jb=5888620

2. Meeting Planner; National Athletic Trainers' Association; Dallas, TX

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=518&jb=5893608

3. Professional Development Intern; The American Camp Association; New

York, NY

The American Camp Association (ACA-NY) is a non-profit organization

focused on working with camp professionals to share our knowledge and

experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. As a professional

development intern you will play an integral part of this process.

Although this is a small organization, there is a lot happening at once

so the ability to multi-task is crucial. The majority of this internship

will be geared towards all aspects of event management. However, some

days will be spent researching a variety of specialty camps online,

creating databases, and contacting members. Basic computer skills are

necessary (word, outlook, excel).

ACA-NY is a casual environment but professionalism is expected. If

you're interested in learning about event management or how non-profit

organizations operate and are looking for someplace to work hard but

have fun then this internship is for you.

Please contact Scott Rothschild with any questions at scott@aca-ny.org

Also, check out the website http://www.aca-ny.org/ for more information

about the organization.

4. Manager, Planning and Creative Development; PRIME Strategies Inc.;

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

PRIME Strategies is an incentive travel, conference, hospitality and

event management company that services a global clientele. PRIME offers

a full range of event management services and we are Canada's only full

service incentive and meeting planning company west of the Canadian

Rockies!

This individual must have senior level planning experience, plus

demonstrated success in managing and developing a well established,

highly professional planning team. The ability to apply superior

budgeting competence is critical, combined with strong attention to

detail to audit all outgoing proposals for consistency and accuracy. It

requires meeting planning expertise, balanced with creativity and

conceptual thinking. This individual is a creative proposal writer and

budgeting superstar, who develops new projects and provides overall

direction to PRIME's planning and development team members and

processes. Event and program planning includes writing and creating

detailed program destination and hotel recommendations, researching,

costing, budgeting, and critical assessment of dates, times, pricing,

viability and functionality of quotations. It includes an extensive and

disciplined sourcing, selection and venue contracting process. It finds

location support and equipment, hotels, permits, transportation and

other vendors as required.

To apply for this opportunity or for more information, please visit our

website www.primestrategies.ca

Contact: Jamie Millar-Dixon

Phone: 604-689-3446 Ext. 310

Fax: 604-689-4486

careers@primestrategies.ca

http://www.primestrategies.ca

5. Exhibition Assistant; American Academy of Ophthalmology; San

Francisco, CA

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?site_id=8168&jb=5894692

6. Assistant Manager, Event Development; The Ohio Society of CPAs;

Dublin, OH

The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, located in central

Ohio, is a professional association dedicated to advancing and serving

the accounting profession.

The Society is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager, Event

Development. Responsibilities of the position include:

*Development/management of continuing education conferences

*Working with member volunteers on program development

*Working with hotels/conference centers on logistics, F&B, AV

preparation

*Position will require travel

The ideal candidate must possess:

*Event planning experience

*Experience working with volunteers

*Superior communication and organization skills

*Proven ability to complete projects on time and on budget

*Creativity in solving problems

*A Bachelor's degree and at least one year of work experience is

required.

Please provide resume, including salary requirements to

jlee@ohio-cpa.com.

Jane Lee

Manager, Education & Training

The Ohio Society of CPAs

535 Metro Place South

P.O. Box 1810

Dublin, OH 43017-7810

7. Meeting Planner; WJ Weiser & Associates, Inc.; Schaumburg, IL

Company Overview

WJ Weiser and Associates, Inc. is a fast growing, well established, full

service Association Management Company currently providing comprehensive

service management for over 40 medical specialty and sub-specialty

societies. Great office environment with full complement of personnel

and equipment resources. Excellent growth opportunities. Visit our

website at http://www.wjweiser.com/

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including

medical and dental insurance, with a 401(k) similar program. We are an

EOE M/F/D/V employer.

Meeting Planner

Seeking motivated and enthusiastic individual to join its meetings

department. Full meeting management responsibilities, from inception to

completion, for several conferences annually. Duties include site

selection, budgeting, promotion, logistics, selection and negotiation

with vendors, event planning, registration, trade show logistics and

management, cost control, and billing reconciliation. We are looking for

a creative professional with proven experience planning meetings and

events, managing multiple projects, and interacting with senior

management.

Job Requirements

*Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience and 5+ years

experience planning meetings and events in the Travel & Meeting Industry

and/or Hospitality and Conference Industry

*CMP preferred

*Must be able to multi-task, be detail oriented, have strong

organizational, project management, and customer relation skills

*Travel Required

Please send resume, and cover letter that MUST include salary

requirements to:

Human Resources, WJ Weiser & Associates

Two Woodfield Lake

1100 E Woodfield Road, Suite 520

Schaumburg, IL 60173

or email at info@wjweiser.com

8. Program/Events Coordinator; USA Film Festival/Dallas; Dallas, TX

http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5893528

9. Conference and Meeting Support Specialist; CACI; Arlington, VA

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28358402&jobSummaryIndex=5&agentID=

10. Senior Events / Conf Planner; American Red Cross; Washington, DC

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28472927&jobSummaryIndex=40&agentID=

11. Meetings (On-Site) Fall Internship ; Council on Foreign Relations;

Washington, DC

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28471087&jobSummaryIndex=44&agentID=

12. Public Programs / Seminars Intern; Meridian International Center;

Washington, DC

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28445277&jobSummaryIndex=88&agentID=

13. Fall Event Planning Internship at Nonprofit; NCCNHR: The Natl

Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care; Washington, DC

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28407562&jobSummaryIndex=120&agentID=

14. VP Convention Sales and Services; Washington Convention and Tourism

Corp.; Washington, DC

Overview:

The VP of Convention Sales & Services is responsible for creating and

implementing all of the strategies and tactics of the sales department

to promote and sell Washington, DC and its show facilities i.e. The

Walter E. Washington Convention Center to conventions and tradeshows in

a manner that maximizes the economic impact on the area. This Senior

Staff position has the support of a Director of Sales and Director of

Convention Services. In addition to the key support staff mentioned,

this position has reporting to it the following: Convention Services

Team, Regional Sales Manager, National Sales Managers, Convention Sales

Managers (including SMERF sales), Conference Sales Manager, Corporate

Sales Manager and an administrative support team comprising of an

Executive Assistant and three Convention Sales Assistants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Sustains ongoing, tangible evidence of market penetration

utilizing all sales tools and techniques.

2. Develops focused account selling strategy; determines competitor

business and pursues accordingly.

3. Establishes sales policies and procedures designed to maximize

revenue for the community.

4. Manages sales effort on a day-to-day basis; ensures that sales

staff is strategically progressing; develop and sustain measures of

accountability via goals, rap sessions, etc.

5. Designs and manages hotel tracking program that outlines the

bureau sales effort on a monthly basis; produces monthly sales activity

report and sales production reports.

6. Monitors convention center booking progress to ensure

accomplishment of annual production goals.

7. Contributes to the booking pace; establishes specific annual room

night goals; solicits association meeting and convention business

through a variety of methods including sales and trips, attendance at

trade shows and site inspections.

8. Implements pre-convention and post-convention meetings for all

citywide events; attends as many in-house pre-convention meetings as

possible.

9. Submits annual budget proposal, outlining promotion direction for

next fiscal year; also outlines advertising strategy; adheres to the

sales segment of the annual budget.

10. Acts as spokesperson on meeting/convention efforts for the Bureau.

11. Maintains relationship with membership; ensures bureau membership

privileges are represented to planner and conference participants.

12. Communicates with the sales directors of hotels and strives to

understand hotels' sales strategies by conducting regular meetings.

13. Develops and maintains positive rapport with political public

sector; participates in programs/events that will enhance working

relationships.

14. Manages the Convention Committee with its Co-Chairs and implements

the directives agreed to by the committee.

Experience, Competencies and Education:

1. Minimum ten (10) years management experience in related field,

preferably convention bureau, facility or hotel sales and convention

services

2. Advanced Degree from four-year college or university (preferred),

however a minimum of a BS/BA degree is required.

3. Extensive knowledge of sales techniques and proven competence in

sales

4. Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide

leadership.

5. Superior organizational skills and attention to detail

6. Willingness to work evenings and weekends; willingness to travel.

7. Extensive knowledge of and enthusiasm for city and facilities

8. Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office and destination

management software systems required.

9. Experience in supervision with proven ability to recruit, train

and develop staff.

10. Knowledge of budget development.

Compensation: Competitive salary.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and 401(k) available.

Relocation negotiable.

To apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Kimberly Skrinak, via email

to hr@destinationdc.com.

About Destination DC:

Destination DC, the lead destination marketing organization for the

nation's capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization of

nearly 1,000 businesses committed to marketing the area as a premier

global convention, tourism and special events destination with a special

emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities.

15. International Convention Sales Manager; Washington Convention and

Tourism Corp.; Washington, DC

Overview:

The promotion of Washington, DC as a meeting destination to the

international market. Develop, solicit and book international

conventions and meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop, administer and manage international and marketing

programs, projects, special events and overseas relations including but

not limited to sales missions, educational trips, and tradeshows.

2. Develop positive and effective relationships between Destination

DC and local/regional members to strengthen linkages and produce

mutually beneficial results.

3. Lead and participate in efforts to and improve the destination's

image and develop new initiatives for the promotion of Washington, DC

around the world.

4. Oversee and conduct regular meetings with members for the purpose

of developing and maintaining a target list of international accounts

who have the potential to meet in the DC area.

5. Direct regular meetings for the purpose of involving Destination

DC members in sales missions, educational trips, tradeshows and other

activities designed to bring additional international meeting to the DC

area.

6. Meet annual sales goals as established by the Vice President of

Sales and Convention Services.

7. Perform any additional duties as may be assigned by Vice President

of Sales and Convention Services.

Experience, Competencies, and Education:

1. College graduate with minimum five years hospitality industry

experience required.

2. Sales & marketing experience an asset.

3. Excellent organizational/multi-tasking skills are important.

4. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

and the Internet.

5. Ability to travel abroad and excellent knowledge of destination a

must.

6. Prefer candidate to have some experience handling international

group business.

Compensation: Competitive salary.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and 401(k) available.

To apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Kimberly Skrinak, via email

to hr@destinationdc.com.

About Destination DC:

Destination DC, the lead destination marketing organization for the

nation's capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization of

nearly 1,000 businesses committed to marketing the area as a premier

global convention, tourism and special events destination with a special

emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities.

16. MANAGER, CORPORATE ONLINE SERVICES; HILTON HOTELS CORPORATION;

McLean, VA

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28487912&jobSummaryIndex=0&agentID=

17. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – MEETINGS & TRAVEL; American Diabetes

Association; Alexandria, VA

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for August 2009

September 1, 2009 | Author: Neds Job of the Week

Your Very Next Step newsletter for August 2009

“It isn't the mountain ahead that wears you out; it's the grain of sand in your shoe.”

– Rodan of Alexandria

The next adventure begins with your very next step.

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Subscribe for free. Send a blank email to:

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*** In this issue:

*** Travel News

*** “Where I'd rather be…”

*** YVNS “Sport You Must Try” for August

*** Travel, Outdoor and Adventure Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have that special place you like to get away to for a respite from summer?

Send me your pics and I’ll post at the “Your Very Next Step” website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/) under the category of “Where I'd rather be…”.

Larry Bearfield and Pat Valdata show us where they'd rather be.

How about you?

*** From Pat Valdata:

Ned, I had a dream vacation this year to Slovenia, Hungary, Italy and France. I’m attaching a couple of photos from my favorite places on that trip: Lesce and Lake Bled, in Slovenia, and Lago Maggiore, in Italy. The Alps in summer are perfect for a winter-phobic person like me.

Cheers,

Pat

Photos are:

718: The town of Lesce with a glider in the foreground and Mt. Triglav, the highest point in the country, in the background

720: The island in the middle of Lake Bled, as seen from a glider, and the water really was that color

728: An Italian village near the Italian-Swiss border, with the Swiss Alps in the background

See these photos at www.yourverynextstep.com

Where would you rather be? Send pics to Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.

*** Check out “Your Very Next Step,” the travel/adventure/outdoors newsletter for July, now posted at www.yourverynextstep. Plus, Ned is offering free 95×600 pixel .jpg banner ads at the YVNS website for conservation organizations (Ned will decline this offer to organizations that conduct or promote illegal activities). Contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com for details. Well, actually, those are the details. 95×600 pixel .jpg. And free.

*** Sometimes, the nest vacations are when you stay around home. Tell us about your best “Stay-cation.” Send to Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.

*** Transatlatic service to London City Airport:

JFK-LCY service? Is this for real? London City is about the most itty-bitty commercial airport I've ever been through, and I think the runway's around 4,900' long. A refuel at Gander would be more fun! My oh my, how Gatwick has fallen!

Best,

Paul Hart, APR

San Antonio

(I think Toronto City Airport is smaller. And there was Meigs Field in Chicago.)

*** Here’s the YVNS Travel News for August:

*** Delta, US Airways To Swap LaGuardia, D.C. National Slots:

http://www.btnonline.com/businesstravelnews/headlines/frontpage_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1004003448

*** JAL wine to come in plastic bottles

Kyodo News (Aug. 5)

Japan Airlines Corp. said Tuesday it will serve wine in plastic rather than glass bottles in economy class on some of its international flights starting Thursday to reduce flight loads.

The move is aimed at saving fuel costs as well as decreasing carbon dioxide emissions by cutting down on total weight, JAL said.

The airline will continue to serve wine from glass bottles in first and business class on international flights.

The measure will initially be implemented on a limited number of routes, including between Narita International Airport and London, and will be expanded to all international flights by around September.

JAL said that if plastic bottles weighing around 22 grams, around one-seventh the weight of a glass bottle, are used on all of its international flights, the airline will be able to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 1,515 tons and fuel costs by more than ¥30 million a year.

*** Air Transport Association Reports Decline in July Passenger Demand, June Cargo Traffic

Despite Double-Digit Declines in Fares, Number of Air Travelers Continues to Fall

http://www.airlines.org/news/releases/2009/news_8-20-09.htm

*** Carlson Wagonlit Travel North America Forecasts 2010 Airfare Increases; Hotel, Car Rate Declines

http://www.btnonline.com/businesstravelnews/headlines/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1004004943

*** We booked our vacation to Sydney. Guess where we ended up???

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/2172858.stm

*** Wi-Fi on Planes is Growing, if You Can Find the Right Flights (From TCN Newsletter):

Link to story in Computerworld:

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9136848/Wi_Fi_on_planes_is_growing_if_you_can_find_the_right_flights_

*** Instead of “I can help somebody over here…” we hear “I can help you with that.”

http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/07/24/airline_tests_mobile_bag_check_in/

*** 7 Ways to Avoid Checked Luggage Fees

http://www.frommers.com/articles/6203.html

*** What do you think about “waiting on the tarmac?”

http://www.twincities.com/working/ci_13176916?nclick_check=1

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*** Ned’s latest adventure:

Camden, Arkansas may not be a familiar place to you, but they sure have a lot of big plants where they make explosive stuff, missiles, chaff flares, etc. The young lady at the Hertz counter is, in fact, from Camden. So we get some advice about where to go for dinner. The ride from Little Rock Airport is easy and pleasant, even at rush hour. Passing through Fordyce we see that it is indeed the birthplace of Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, the legendary coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Comfort Inn in Camden is barely noticeable from the highway, but it’s comfortable enough. We dine at the White House Café, the oldest restaurant in the state. Our waitress, Lisa Gail (she tells us everybody here has two names) used to work at the Amjet Flare factory in materials handling, but those darn hot flashes caused her fire retardant safety suit to steam up and fog her goggles.

On the way back we cruise into Fordyce to find the hallowed home of the Bear. We’re given directions at a gas pump. Don the road, under the underpass, over the creek, up on a hill to the right. About five miles. It was more like about eight, and we doubted ourselves a few times, but there it was. Not much to look at.

*** The August YVNS sport Ned has never heard of:

Man has always been competitive, racing to prove who is the fastest is one of the oldest sports. So is throwing something the farthest. So, combine cow racing and dung flinging and you've got an udderly fantastic sporting experience.

Cow racing is a team event. Seems you need one jockey and three “urgers” to get your cow going. I think the dung flinging part is more of a solo sport.

The information here describes the 2009 Compass Cup at Compass near Goolwa, South Australia. Apparently it is a family affair since they check your eskies to make sure you and the sheila aren't binging in some choobies.

http://www.compasscup.com.au/

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors employment opportunities:

Drift Boat Fishing Guide for the Upper Kenai River, Alaska River Adventures, Cooper Landing, AK

Position filled – you may want to apply for 2010 however

Significant Alaska experience is required!

Must have passed the Kenai River Guide Academy!

You should be comfortable in a large drift boat with several guests and capable of rowing in Class III waters. Trout & Salmon fishing (all species) with both fly & spin gear. References required. Completion of the Kenai River Guide Academy is mandatory and a Coast Guard license is a plus.

For those who are not yet fully qualified, the raft guide position can lead into a fishing guide spot in future years – especially to someone with a lot of guiding skills, but no Alaska experience.

Excellent pay plus end of season bonus and tips.

Alaska River Adventures

PO Box 725

Cooper Landing, AK 99572

Phone 907-595-2000

Fax 907-595-3454

http://www.alaskariveradventures.com/employment.html

Outreach Coordinator, Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association, San Francisco, California

Established in 1995, the Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association (FMSA) is the nonprofit partner that supports and assists the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary in education, outreach and stewardship. The Association also works to be a funding partner, increasing resources available to the Sanctuary via a public-private partnership approach to programs, initiatives and facilities. The Association's work is undertaken with generous contributions from individual, corporate and foundation donors, as well as income earned from educational camps and programs, merchandise sales and other fee-for-service initiatives to advance the Sanctuary's mission.

Reports To: Executive Director

Location: On-site, FMSA Headquarters, Crissy Field, Presidio of San Francisco Start Date: August 25, 2009

Part-Time: Approximately 20 hours per week

Compensation: $14-$17/hour dependent on experience

Job Objective: To maintain and grow community-based support in FMSA priorities via a variety of established and to-be-developed means of outreach. To explore and evolve FMSA's external communications to supporters and eventually, to the general public.

Key Attributes Include:

Prior experience in a nonprofit membership-based organization

Outstanding attention to detail

Strong computer skills with experience with or an affinity for relational databases

Problem solver within a complex team environment

Strong writing/editing skills in written and Web-based communications

Ability to manage office volunteers and potential interns

Motivated, self-starter who can work independently

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask and to work in a shared office space environment

Friendly, flexible, with a sense of humor

Passion for and commitment to environmental protection and marine issues

Key Responsibilities Include:

70% — Individual Supporter Outreach (major portion of the position):

Maintain supporter database using eTapestry

Accurately and efficiently process all donor and supporter acknowledgment letters

Input all new and ongoing individual donor information into the eTapestry database

Communicate (over phone, e-mail, etc.) with the general public, including supporters, donors, partners and others interested in the Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association

Produce and manage all outreach mailings and scheduled appeals

Write direct mail documents and collaborate with other staff for edits

Thoroughly analyze and report responses to all outreach efforts, with an eye towards developing more effective and targeted initiatives

Explore methods to expand the supporter base while retaining and developing deeper relationships with existing supporters

25% — Outreach Publications:

Collect, edit and solicit copy and photos for electronic newsletter

Research and develop new outreach methods via Web, e-blast, and social networking

5% — Special Events:

Assist with fundraising and outreach event logistics as needed

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Two years' related administrative, development, or communications experience

Experience with eTapestry, SalesForce or other donor database

Mastery of: MS Office Suite, e-mail (Web and server-based), internet research

Basic computer skills in both Mac and PC environments

Additional Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with effective use of social media to raise organizational profile HTML, Dreamweaver, CSS, or similar Web-based publishing skills

Experience with electronic outreach tools such as Etapestry e-mail, Vertical Response, and/or HTML Newsletter/Action Alerts

Familiarity with social networking tools

Marketing/communications experience

Benefits:

Generous vacation, sick and comp time program

Flexible work environment, onsite kitchen, free parking, bike commuting encouraged

Located on Crissy Field Beach in the Presidio, the FMSA office offers a tranquil working environment with stunning views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge

FMSA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

To Apply: Please place Outreach Coordinator in the subject line. Review begins immediately. Closing date is August 13, 2009. Interviews will be held during the week of August 17th. References will be checked. Send cover letter, resume, and three references to:

Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association

E-mail: jobsearch@farallones.org

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=261800015

Fly Fishing Guide, North Of Rutland-South Central, Vermont

Looking to Hire a Fly fishing guide Willing to Pay 22.00 cash You can also fish Basically i am looking learn more about fly fishing from some one who is WILLING & ABLE to teach a newbie. IF you dont have a vehicle thats fine i can drive. You do need fishing license and some real knowledge about fly fishing and know where for fish (Trout and Bass) Above is my email please leave your phone number Thanks in advance

http://www.maine-job.com/html/trades.8293.html

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August 31, 2009 | Author: Neds Job of the Week

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

2.) Account Executive at SPIA Media Group, Clark, NJ

3.) Public Affairs Specialist, Minerals Management Service, Department of the Interior, Anchorage, AK

4.) Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, North Carolina State Ports Authority, Wilmington, North Carolina

5.) Account Executive, Stanton Communications, Washington, DC

6.) Media Relations Specialist, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY

7.) Deputy Director of Public Affairs, US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Bethesda, MD

8.) Executive Director for Communications & Public Affairs, The UN Foundation, Washington DC

9.) Part Time Office Manager, 463 Communications, Washington DC

10.) Director, Corporate Communications, CVS Caremark, Woonsocket, RI

11.) Director of Development and Marketing, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Verona, VA

12.) Marketing Director, Prison Fellowship (PF), Lansdowne, VA

13.) Marketing Copywriter, Learning Tree International, Reston, VA

14.) General Manager, Marketing Com-00004825, Maersk Line Limited, Arlington, VA

15.) Civil Strategic Communications Consultant, Senior, Booz Allen Hamilton, Mclean, VA

16.) Director of Marketing and Communications, GIRL SCOUTS OF VA, Roanoke, VA

17.) Communications Manager, Jostens, Minneapolis, Minnesota

18.) External Relations, Multiple Openings, Bennington College, Bennington, Vermont

19.) Fall Intern, Research and Program Services Division, National Headquarters Office, American Lung Association, Washington, DC.

20.) Administrative Assistant – Corporate Communications, Gannett Co., Inc., Mc Lean, VA

21.) Director of External Affairs, California Council for the Humanities, San Francisco, California

22.) Director of Public Relations, Columbia College Chicago, IL

23.) Director of Development and Communications, Civic Builders, New York, New York

24.) Corporate Communications Specialist, TekCollect Inc., Central Ohio, OH

25.) Chief Communications Officer, State Bar of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ

26.) Director of Communications and Public Awareness, National Council of Nonprofits, Washington, D.C.

27.) Internal Change Communication Subject Matter Expert, Optimos Inc., Washington, DC

28.) SparkAction Editorial Multimedia Associate, Forum for Youth Investment, Washington DC

29.) Director of Corporate Communications, Rasmussen, Inc., Burr Ridge, IL

30.) Senior Media Specialist (French), Grade 06, The Global Fund, Geneva, Switzerland

31.) Senior Web Editor / Lead Facilitator, The Global Fund, Geneva, Switzerland

32.) Web Producer, Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, Thirteen/WNET, Washington, D.C.

33.) Regional Communication Advisor, United Nations Development Fund for Women, Nairobi, Kenya

34.) Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer, Living Branches, Lansdale, PA

35.) Specialist, Public Relations, Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI), Newtown Square, PA

36.) Marketing Communications Coordinator, Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC), Malvern, PA

37.) Communications/ Media relations person, GMAC Financial Services, Fort Washington, PA or New York, NY

38.) Public Information Expert, Danish Refugee Council, Serbia

39.) Marketing Communications Manager, Kaiser Permanente, Portland, OR

40.) Part-time and Full-time Lecturers in Media and Brand Management programmes, Graphic Design and Multimedia; The Accra International School of Advertising & Design, Accra, Ghana

41.) Intern for Web Communications, End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking in Children for sexual purposes, Bangkok Thailand

42.) Account Representative, Sales, Affinity Health System, Menasha, Wisconsin

43.) Senior Radio Producers, Overseas Strategic Consulting, Ltd., Pakistan

44.) Sponsoring Editor – Chemistry, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Dubuque, IA

45.) Proofreading, Editing and Material Development Consultant (PEMDC), The Pan African Teachers' Centre, Lomé, Togo

46.) DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS, Talecris Plasma Resources, Research Triangle Park, NC

47.) Website/Multimedia Assistant, United Nations Population Fund, NY, NY

48.) Internet Communications Controller, Emirates airline, Emirates Group, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

49.) Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Communications (MEC), Management Sciences for Health, Arlington, Virginia

50.) Communication Manager-Writer/Editor, The Colorado Health Foundation, Denver, Colorado

51.) Field Sector Manager (Behaviour Change Communication Specialist), Medair, Kaabong, Uganda

52.) Editor, West Valley Magazine, Litchfield Park, AZ

53.) Account Executive, LM&O Advertising, Arlington, VA

54.) Senior Writer, Human Rights Watch, NY, NY

55.) Sr. Creative Manager (Experienced Editor), Clorox Company, Oakland, CA

56.) Head of Corporate Communications, Cambridgeshire Police, Cambridgeshire, UK

57.) Online Marketing Coordinator, KeyArt Publishing, Indianapolis, Indiana

59.) Marketing and Communications Manager, Peace Dividend Trust, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

60.) Manager of Public Relations, Heart Rhythm Society, Washington DC

61.) Internet Communications and Marketing Intern (Unpaid), Save the Children, Westport, CT

62.) Director of Public Relations, American Bird Conservancy, Washington, D.C.

63.) Guinea Pig Fosterer (Volunteer Opportunity), Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue, Northern VA

64.) Boar Stud Manager, Various locations in IL, MO, OH, IN

65.) Underground Diamond Drillers, Swick Mining Services, Anchorage, AK

66.) Natural Born Hacker, Woosha, Leiden, The Netherlands

67.) Ethical Hacker/Penetration Tester, Matrix Resources, Linthicum, MD

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Accomplished PR/MarComm Executive seeks next full time opportunity in the NJ/NYC Metro area to leverage nearly 20 years of success in helping to build brand value. Background includes an impressive record of achievement in launching integrated communications and marketing initiatives that strengthen organizational market position and enhance revenue growth. Characterized as affable, diligent, and intuitive with strong ability to influence others, forge strategic relationships, and build consensus. Adept at fostering cooperation and building successful cross-functional team relationships at all levels within matrixed organizations. Skillfully adept at working with complex products and issues and translating content for general audiences for maximum impact. Corporate, agency, trade association and non profit experience. Contact Chris Allen at emailchrisallen@comcast.net or mobile, 908.500.1983. Also see work samples at www.thechrisallen.com or connect via LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/cedwardallen

Chris Allen

www.thechrisallen.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/cedwardallen

*** Job Listing Hall of Shame – When the Job Doesn't Resemble the Ad

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=8146781&page=1

*** Read the HEPN newsletter every week here at www.nedsjotw.com. The Hospitality and Event Planning Network is a career and relationship building newsletter network for all who work in the hospitality and event planning industries, published by Sonja Johnson. The objective of this network is to build relationships and help each

other with career issues and other professional and personal challenges. Send any issue or job opportunity to sonjahepn@comcast.net and she will post it in the weekly newsletter sent to subscribers.

Share the love! Invite your friends and colleagues to join the network

by sending a blank e-mail to hepn-subscribe@topica.com.

*** See Ned Lundquist, ABC, Kate Perrin and Ben Long at the PRSA Networking Night:

http://capitalbuzz.blogspot.com/

Scroll down to see the video from Tracey Wood, ABC.

Ned Lundquist, ABC shares his “lightening strikes” theory of successful networking or “Ned-working.”

Here’s a photo from the Capital Communicator:

*** From Archana Verma:

Introducing the first-ever IABC Film Festival!

Be seen … and be heard! Tell us your IABC story by entering IABC's first-ever Film Festival. We’re inviting every individual member and chapter to create and submit a video (2 minutes max) all through Member Month this September.

Possible themes include:

– The value of IABC to your career

– IABC member success stories

– A day in the life of today’s IABC member

– The IABC member or experience that changed your life

Details at http://filmfest.x.iabc.com .

*** Old stuff:

Hi Mr. Lundquist,

I am writing to ask that you remove my resume from your website. I notice that all of my personal information is posted there for the world to see – address, telephone number, and email – and I'd really like to get rid of it, if possible. I know everything we post these days is fair game for the internet, but I'd really like to get it off if I can.

I'm sure you're busy, but I look forward to hearing from you with a response.

Thank you,

(I haven’t even looked at that file for two years it would appear. So all the resumes in that folder have been deleted.)

*** August Site statistics for www.nedsjotw.com as of 30 August 2009:

Distinct hosts served: 15,291

Total page views: 96,491

(The record is July 2009 with 100,448 total page views.)

*** Do you have that special place you like to get away to for a respite from summer?

Send me your pics and I’ll post at the “Your Very Next Step” website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/) under the category of “Where I'd rather be…”.

Larry Bearfield shows us where he’d rather be.

How about you?

www.yourverynextstep.com

*** September is IABC Member Month

Do you know a communication professional who's thinking of joining (or rejoining) IABC? September is the time to do it. We're waiving the usual application fee (US$40/CAD$44 for faxed/mailed/phoned enrollments; US$30/CAD$33 for Internet enrollments). They can also get a free sampling of IABC's online member benefits during our September open house. Please remember: Applications must be *received* at the San Francisco Headquarters office during the month of September to qualify.

http://www.iabc.com/about/membership/memmonth.cfm

*** Here are the jobs for this week. While you are job-seeking, why not send a position listing to share with the rest of the network. That’s the spirit of cooperation this network rests upon.

*** From Chris Dour:

Ned,

Thought this would be an interesting addition for your weekly readers. A friend of mine has started a company called GreenSoul Shoes. GreenSoul Shoes' mission is to shoe underprivileged children around the world in an eco-beneficial fashion. They do it by working with local artisans to make a 100% upcycled sandal (a sandal made entirely out of recycled tires and inner tubes with no staples, glues or threads). For each one sold, they give one back to the community that made the sandals for them. GreenSoul Shoes was recently voted as a top 20 finalist in the 2009 Forbes Business Plan Boost Your Business Plan competition. This is a national competition and is probably the nation's premier business plan competition. To make it to the top 5, they need some help with online voting. Knowing the JOTW faithful like I do, it seemed only natural that they would appreciate a creative messaging opportunity and supporting a noteworthy cause at the same time…should they feel so inclined. You can find out more about them and watch a video too at:

http://www.forbes.com/byb/2009/semi/boost-your-business-contest-09-greensoul-shoes.html

ATB, Chris Dour

*** From Laura Hamra:

Hi Ned:

Can you please include the attached job description with your JOTW newsletter? The job is located in DC.

Thank you!

Laura

Laura Hamra

Vice President, Human Resources

1.) SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, EDUCATION, 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

• 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

• 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

Experience/Qualifications

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

• 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

• Strong contacts in the policymaker and influencer community

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 Janet Falk:

Greetings,

Here’s a link for a job description for an Account Executive at SPIA Media

Group, an innovative integrated marketing firm in Clark, NJ, commutable from

NYC:

2.) Account Executive at SPIA Media Group, Clark, NJ

http://spiamediagroup.com/jobs/SPIAMG_Acct_Exec.pdf.

Applicants must indicate how you heard about the position, as they are

committed to accountability and results.

Janet Falk

*** From Chris Islieb who got it from Dave Smith:

Hey guys,

We're announcing a GS-14 public affairs vacancy in our Anchorage, AK office. If you know anyone getting ready to leave the AF who has been stationed there and wants to go back, please send this to them.

I hope all is well with both of you.

Dave

3.) Public Affairs Specialist, Minerals Management Service, Department of the Interior, Anchorage, AK

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/Search.aspx?lid=317&lid=17162&sort=rv%2c-dtex&jbf522=1035&vw=d&paygrademin=14&paygrademax=14&re=134&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&caller=series.aspx

*** From Bridget Serchak:

4.) Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, North Carolina State Ports Authority, Wilmington, North Carolina

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1691&jb=5888332

*** From Michelle Lancaster :

5.) Account Executive, Stanton Communications, Washington, DC

Fast paced, Washington, DC public relations agency seeks account executive to work on technology, financial and business-to-business accounts. Candidates should have:

• 4-6 years of solid public relations experience

• Experience and knowledge of the finance, technology and/or international trade issues

• excellent media relations skills with proven experience placing stories in print and electronic media

• strong writing ability, including experience with press releases, by-lined articles and collateral materials

• agency experience strongly preferred

• familiarity with vertical market and IT industry trade publications

• excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• ability to meet deadlines

• experience in Web 2.0 tools, including social media

• a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university

Major responsibilities include: writing press releases, working with reporters on a day-to-day basis, assisting in the development of collateral materials, and providing support for media relations at trade shows and conferences. Additional responsibilities include management of junior staff, account management including budgeting and marketing activities.

Preference given to candidates meeting these requirements. Local applicants preferred, as this position is in Washington, DC; travel and relocation costs are not reimbursed.

Send resume and salary requirements to:

washingtonoffice@stantoncomm.com

Michelle Lancaster

Stanton Communications

1150 Connecticut Ave. NW

Suite 810

Washington, DC 20036

202-223-4933

*** From Amy Marchitto:

I thought that you could share with JOTW. The hiring manager for this position is looking for 5-7 years of experience, strong writer (print and on-line), science/healthcare background ideal.

6.) Media Relations Specialist, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY

This position reports on a project basis to department's Media Relations Manager and to the Director of Communications and Marketing over all.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interact with Communications colleagues to generate compelling story ideas.

• Conduct proactive outreach and expand relationships with top tier science media.

• Execute story development from concept to outreach to placement.

• Generate frequent, well-written press releases, op-eds, and other material under tight deadlines.

• Create positive relationships with key faculty.

• Regularly attend symposia and other Einstein events.

• Stay current on trends in research, medical education, and health care.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors' degree. M.S. preferred.

• At least 7 years experience working with top tier science media outlets

• Experience working in an academic medical or research institution, or health care-focused public relations firm.

SKILLS:

• Ability to grasp complex scientific concepts and distill them for lay audiences while preserving accuracy and context.

• Adept at developing and placing relevant stories with influential science media (online, print and broadcast).

• Must be a strong writer who can craft tightly-worded press releases, persuasive letters to the editor, and op-eds on deadline.

• Skilled at tying research developments to health and disease trends. Able to see the big picture.

• Possess a clear understanding of media needs, including how to assemble all elements of a story for print, broadcast or web.

• Ability to exude maturity and professionalism while working in fast-paced fluid environment with multiple responsibilities.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Experienced with Nexis, Vocus, Burrelle's, and other databases.

To apply go to www.yu.edu/careers (reference # 10856-2009) to view the formal job posting.

*** From Scott Wolfson:

Ned,

Hope you are well. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission in Bethesda, MD is a federal agency on the rise. We are going through a rapid expansion of people and resources. Currently, the Deputy Director of Public Affairs position is open and the vacancy announcement was just posted on USAJOBS.gov. We are looking for candidates who have significant management experience in a public affairs/public relations setting and have strong communications skills and contacts with national media.

Thank you,

Scott Wolfson

Director, Office of Information and Public Affairs

US CPSC

Interested candidates can log on to the following site to apply:

7.) Deputy Director of Public Affairs, US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Bethesda, MD

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=83002708

*** From Kristin Rosengren:

Hi, Ned, hope you’re well. Received the attached from a friend and thought the network would be interested…

Kristin

8.) Executive Director for Communications & Public Affairs, The UN Foundation, Washington DC

About the UN Foundation

The UN Foundation, a public charity, was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. We are an advocate for the UN and a platform for connecting people, ideas and resources to help the United Nations solve global problems. We help the UN take its best work and ideas to scale—through advocacy, partnerships, constituency building and fund-raising.

• Partnerships because we have learned what can be achieved when the public and private sectors work together through the United Nations;

• Advocacy because we know the leverage and impact that sound policy can have on the kind of social, economic and environmental change the UN seeks;

• Community-building because the UN was created for “we the people,” and all of us can give back and contribute to a better world; and

• We need new and additional resources to power solutions to global challenges.

The Foundation is a public charity. For more information about the United Nations Foundation, visit www.unfoundation.org.

Overview

The Executive Director of Communications and Public Affairs manages the public affairs staff, including eight direct reports and an annual budget of approximately $2 million. He or she oversees the development of integrated, strategic and innovative communications strategies for six program areas, and the UN Foundation, including message development, media outreach, and online activities (including social media).

The Public Affairs team helps create innovative campaigns to promote key issues such as global health, the US-UN relationship, climate change, and sustainable development. In the past these campaigns have included malaria prevention (the award-winning Nothing But Nets), sustainable tourism (Expedia co-branded Friends of World Heritage), and global peacekeeping (60th Anniversary PSA featuring George Clooney). The ED of Communications and Public Affairs also supports efforts by the United Nations to modernize its communications efforts.

The ideal candidate would be someone with political, agency and media experience. He or she should have a good sense of humor, the ability to think fast and execute faster, and think creatively about how to maximize the Foundation's brand. He or she should like to travel and have experience managing a strategic, integrated and multi-disciplinary team (earned, paid and social media).

Working Relationships

The Executive Director of Communications reports to the UN Foundation’s Vice President for Public Policy. The Executive Director oversees and manages the Public Affairs staff including Program Communication Directors, Communications Associates and Communications Officers.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Overall:

Provide vision, strategic planning and effective management of all aspects of communications for UNF/BWF.

Manage the work of a large Public Affairs staff, including the supervision of staff members, consultants, special projects and the issuance of communications-related grants.

Establish strong relationships with relevant media and reporters, and be able to fully utilize evolving communications strategies (including earned media, web-based media and social media tools).

Communications and Public Affairs:

Strategy: Develop and implement strategic communications efforts by UNF/BWF’s key programs and initiatives, including institutional media plans, messaging and materials that clarify for key audiences the goals and program priorities of the Foundation and tell the UN story to the US audience. Oversee the brand management for all UNF/BWC public activities and public platforms including earned, paid and new media.

External Communications: Oversee the execution of efforts to build online constituencies, raise awareness of UNF/BWF initiatives in the US and global media, expand UNF/BWF’s thought-leader reputation and grow the profile of UNF/BWF official spokespeople. Manage and conduct ongoing outreach to health, energy, environment, national security and development-related journalists, editors, broadcasters and publishers to build foundation relationships with key media outlets and promote foundation news. Prepare briefing memos and talking points for Foundation President and Executive Vice President as needed.

Coordination: Work closely with the UNF partnership and advocacy teams to build, strengthen and expand efforts to fundraise, build coalitions and deliver effective public education and advocacy. In coordination with management team, further develop effective internal communications on key Foundation matters. Bolster efforts to provide hands-on assistance and strategic advice to UN public affairs professionals in conducting UN outreach to US and global media.

Management: Build and manage the Public Affairs team including Program Communications Directors, Online/New Media team, and the Publications and Writing team. Oversee day-to-day scheduling, questions, and decisions for communications staff, and work in concert with Program Communications Directors. The ED of Public Affairs and Communications is also part of the Foundation’s Senior Staff and Strategic Coordination Team (the senior management team responsible for driving forth the organization’s strategic plan).

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 10 – 15 years in communications/public relations/public affairs. Capitol Hill experience a plus.

• Strategic and tactical communications abilities.

• Strong ability to create and implement communications strategies, write press releases and statements.

• Planning, organizing, monitoring, juggling, coaching, and follow-up skills.

• Ability and willingness to take charge, be accountable, and work as part of a team.

• Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.

• Adaptability, flexibility and good sense of humor all a must.

• Familiarity with UNF’s stakeholder audiences and programmatic priorities.

Location

1800 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 400. Washington DC. (Metro: Dupont Circle).

Compensation & Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Actual salary will depend on qualifications and anticipated contribution to the Foundation.

UNF pays 100% of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance premiums for employees and 75% of medical and vision for employees’ dependents.

In addition, UNF provides 20 days of paid vacation per year, twelve paid holidays, an immediately vested 150% matching 403(b) contribution of to a limit of six-percent of employee pay, Metro Pass benefits, and flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.

UNF/BWF is an AA/EEO employer.

People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Department: Public Affairs

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Organization

http://www.unfoundation.org

To Apply

Please apply on-line at http://unfoundation.org/about/employment.asp. Click on this position, go to the bottom of the page, and click on “click here to apply.”

*** From Stephanie Tackach:

Dear Sir or Madam:

Please find below a job listing for an office manager position at 463 Communications to be included in your next newsletter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Best,

Stephanie Tackach (stephanie.tackach@463.com)

463 Communications

9.) Part Time Office Manager, 463 Communications, Washington DC

Job Description:

463 Communications is a strategic communications firm that helps businesses and organizations clear through the clutter of competing internal interests and external forces to develop communications campaigns that establish business, technology and public policy leadership.

Our current opening is for a part-time career Office Manager in our Washington DC office with at least 3 years professional experience. The Office Manager is a salaried position that provides support to a dynamic communications team by running the day-to-day needs of the office. To be successful in this position, the candidate must be mature; action oriented and has demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize workflow and tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Strong organizational skills

• Experience managing small office environment

• Ability to work in collaborative environment

• Project management of a variety of projects, including oversight of outside vendors such as IT and HR

Liaison with outside supplier partners, update directories, contacts, monthly reports, schedules and other documents

Scheduling for company leadership

Maintaining office supplies, scheduling team calendar and organizing mail

Applicants must possess:

BA or BS degree in a related field

• Collaboration, ability to work on teams

• Ability to support multiple staff members with different administrative needs

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from start to completion

• Capacity to work in fast paced office

• Ability to work 20-30 hours per week

• IT/technology knowledge and understanding

• Work hard, play hard personality

463 Communications has a top-notch client base which includes a variety of small, medium and large size organizations. We offer a robust benefits package and a dynamic, fast-paced and fun work culture. We are committed to professional development and career growth of our employees. 463 is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. To learn more about us, please go to http:/463.com. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to humanresources@463.com.

10.) Director, Corporate Communications, CVS Caremark, Woonsocket, RI

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=JRKV&ff=21&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J3G5Q26WJ848CSJ67Y2

*** From Kristy Wyngaarden:

Some local jobs I found while searching….Kristy

11.) Director of Development and Marketing, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Verona, VA

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXIND&siteid=cbindeed&Job_DID=J8C3HX6Q3D29WHG21PV&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=7b9927f5c3464ea29f36c21164a5c5b7-304719094-J0-5

12.) Marketing Director, Prison Fellowship (PF), Lansdowne, VA

http://www.prisonfellowship.org/why-pf/inside-pf/employment-opportunities/12183-marketing-director

13.) Marketing Copywriter, Learning Tree International, Reston, VA

https://www4.learningtree.com/employ.nsf/55826d4bb55a6665882564e6007a1939/d3c529391c18659b852575d900507c90?OpenDocument

14.) General Manager, Marketing Com-00004825, Maersk Line Limited, Arlington, VA

https://maersk.recruitmax.com/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=4566

15.) Civil Strategic Communications Consultant, Senior, Booz Allen Hamilton, Mclean, VA

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28485057&jobSummaryIndex=55&agentID=

16.) Director of Marketing and Communications, GIRL SCOUTS OF VA, Roanoke, VA

Job Description

PURPOSE: Direct, develop and implement the council's marketing function through internal/external communications; promote and enhance the Girl Scout image through positive written and verbal presentations of the organizational mission.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Develop and implement annual marketing plans for the council encompassing membership, adult development, development, annual product sales, summer camp and special program initiatives; develop and supervise implementation of annual marketing plan for council retail shops.

* Supervise and ensure the training, development and quality of work of the Public Relations Manager, Production Manager and Communications &

Design Manager.

* Participate in the corporate and strategic planning process through the development of integrated strategies for an overall council communications/marketing plan.

* Plan and direct the implementation of the council's community awareness campaign; develop and implement branding and image initiatives of the council.

* Develop and direct the design and layout of all external council publications and print campaigns including newsletters, advertisements, PSA's, flyers, posters, manuals, brochures, annual report, etc. to ensure conformity to GSUSA guidelines.

* Coordinate, plan, and direct the implementation of council special events and promotions (Awards and Recognitions Banquet, press junkets, GS activities, and other opportunities throughout the year).

* Develop and maintain good relationships with major media sources within the council's jurisdiction.

* Manage the media coverage of the council.

* Direct the supervision and training of volunteers to promote Girl

Scouting in communities council-wide.

* Provide direction and support for the council's crisis communication plan and the preparation of official council statements to internal and external publics. Serve as the council spokesperson to the media.

* Participate as member of council's risk management team overseeing the communications aspect of the overall plan. Maintain/revise records accordingly.

* Develop and monitor budget for areas of responsibility.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing with volunteers, vendors, peers, supervisors, subordinates, and media representatives in English.

* Ability to travel to a variety of locations within the council's jurisdiction; ability to provide own transportation.

* Ability to lift and transport up to forty (40) lbs.

* Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

* Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word, Windows Explorer, Excel, Outlook, and desktop publishing software with proficiency.

* Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work, while managing multiple deadlines.

* Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making, and to work independently.

* Knowledge of Girl Scout program.

* Demonstrated leadership in recruiting, supervising and motivating the work of staff and volunteers from varied backgrounds.

* Ability to effectively work with the media.

* General knowledge of brand imaging and cause-related marketing practices.

* Understanding and acceptance of the Girl Scout beliefs and principles.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field, or equivalent experience.

* Minimum of five years work experience in related field, preferably in non-profit environment.

* Minimum of three years supervisory experience.

Job Order Close Date: 10/24/09

Salary: 38000.00-45000.00 Will discuss with applicant

http://www.gsvsc.org/careers.htm

17.) Communications Manager, Jostens, Minneapolis, Minnesota

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=JRKV&ff=21&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J8H5WR6M747HWHXPL3H

18.) External Relations, Multiple Openings, Bennington College, Bennington, Vermont

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=264200001

*** From Jesenia Rodriguez:

Good Day,

Please post the attached internship for Fall 2009.

Thank you!

Jesenia Rodriguez

Associate, Employee Benefits

Please note NEW address & Fax!

American Lung Association

14 Wall Street, Suite 8C

New York, NY 10005

Tel: (212) 315-8710

Fax: (212) 315-8795

www.lungusa.org

19.) Fall Intern, Research and Program Services Division, National Headquarters Office, American Lung Association, Washington, DC.

This position is in the Research and Program Services Division in the American Lung Association’s National Headquarters Office located in Washington, DC.

The Intern will assist with a special project to compile information on the reach and impact of the health education programs conducted by American Lung Associations (ALA) nationwide.

The information will used to compile state-by-state reports of program implementation, which will be used as a baseline for planning future growth and development.

Responsibilities include:

• Compile data from existing sources

• Develop data collection and reporting template

• Survey Lung Association offices nationwide to identify additional data sources, including partner organizations

• Contact state and local partner organizations that may be using ALA programs

• Compile information for program reach and impact in a state-by-state report format

• Send draft state reports to Lung Association offices nationwide for review and comment

• Make revisions and post final versions on ALA intranet site

• Explore options for web-based mapping of results for public website

WORK SCHEDULE: Up to 20 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified candidates must be in their junior or senior year (Graduate students encouraged to apply). Strong computer skills and organizational abilities with attention to detail required. Good communication skills are required in contacting and working with ALA staff nationwide. A general knowledge and interest in health education and communication are preferred but not required.

BASE PAY: $8.25 per hour

TO APPLY:

Please email a résumé and letter of interest to:

Jan Mahumed

Director, Administration & Office Services

Phone: (202) 785-3355 ext 3434

E-mail: jmahumed@lungusa.org

The American Lung Association is dedicated to a diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

20.) Administrative Assistant – Corporate Communications, Gannett Co., Inc., Mc Lean, VA

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=JRKV&ff=21&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J8G27F692NJ0HPHRD9X

21.) Director of External Affairs, California Council for the Humanities, San Francisco, California

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=263500004

*** From DIANE L. DOYNE:

Hi Ned,

Here is a position for your next JOTW. We’ve just updated our logo, so I’ll send you something cool when we get some new stuff!

Best,

Diane

DIANE L. DOYNE

Associate Vice President of PR, Marketing and Advertising

Columbia College Chicago

600 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 404

Chicago, IL 60605

www.colum.edu

22.) Director of Public Relations, Columbia College Chicago, IL

Columbia College Chicago is an urban institution of over 12,500 undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing arts, media, and communication in a liberal arts setting. We are seeking a Director of Public Relations to aggressively communicate its story and advance the college’s local and national profile. The position requires a seasoned communications professional who possesses in-depth knowledge of traditional public and media relations, social media, blogger outreach and issues management. The Director of Public Relations will coordinate a wide range of strategic and tactical activities across a diverse institution, to ensure regular and opportunistic publicity for Columbia’s faculty, students, activities and events. The Director will manage crisis communications, conceive and execute press releases, media relations initiatives, blogger/social media outreach programs, and other strategic communications efforts to build awareness of the college. Additional responsibilities include developing and implementing annual strategic media relations/public relations plans; conceiving and executing interesting, informative PR activities (such as events and speaking engagements) that reach key influencers within various audience segments; developing/broadening relationships with bloggers, create buzz/conversations and increase awareness of Columbia College through social media; implementing plans, responding to direct media inquiries, researching college facts and resources, identifying college news sources, and proactively communicating with journalists across media outlets to advance the mission of the college.

To qualify candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations or a related field with senior-level experience (minimum 10 years) in communications/PR/media relations. An agency background is a plus, as is experience in an environment with multiple constituents, such as the media, donors, customers and the broader public. Strong working knowledge of media relations best practices, strategies, systems and techniques for obtaining positive news coverage and strategically positioning an organization while enhancing its reputation and awareness level is essential. Candidates must possess experience in crafting crisis/issues management communication and coordinating spokesperson media prep. Supervisory/team leadership experience required.

Columbia College Chicago offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. The College encourages female, GLBT, disabled, and minority-classified individuals to apply for all positions. For consideration, please submit a letter of application, resume and salary requirements electronically to:

Email: PRDirector066@colum.edu

www.COLUM.edu

To apply, please visit http://web2.colum.edu/hr/

23.) Director of Development and Communications, Civic Builders, New York, New York

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=263500005

24.) Corporate Communications Specialist, TekCollect Inc., Central Ohio, OH

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=JRKV&ff=21&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J8D4BR6RYH7KDTG7F3M

*** From Heather Murphy:

Good day, Ned. I hope the Surface Navy event in Boston was enjoyable. I will try to go next year for the 10th Anniversary.

25.) Chief Communications Officer, State Bar of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ

The State Bar of Arizona is seeking a Chief Communications Officer (90K – 105)

This position leads, directs and guides the State Bar of Arizona (SBA) in fulfilling its mission, vision, values and strategic direction in the areas of communications, public relations, governmental relations, marketing, advertising and internal/external communications. The Chief Communications Officer works closes with staff leadership and the Board, acting as a resource, advocate and liaison between the SBA, the media and the public. Promotes a positive organizational presence within the legal and non-legal communities. Serves as a member of the senior management/executive team.

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or higher level degree in communications, journalism or related field,five+ years in a senior level communications position for an organization experience in a public or legal setting is a plus,advanced experience, skills, and knowledge in a broad range of communications and marketing disciplines, including broad- based knowledge of uses of technology, proven experience in building successful relationships both internally and externally (e.g., media, general public),demonstrated strategic, analytical, organizational and negotiating skills conveyed in a positive manner,excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively relate to and work with all levels of volunteers, staff and management,ability to promote a creative work environment for staff,and the ability to develop and monitor budgets.

Resume Review Date:

First Resume Review Date: September 11, 2009

Send a résumé, letter of interest, and salary requirements to:

Mr. John Phelps, CEO/Executive Director

State Bar of Arizona

4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 200

Phoenix, AZ 85016

We ask all interested candidates to respond as soon as possible, as we are already reviewing résumés.

The State Bar of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

http://www.azbar.org/whoweare/employment.cfm

(Actually, Heather, I didn't go to Boston for the Constitution this year. Planning to next year. I went to Arkansas last week, and will go to Las Vegas on Monday.)

26.) Director of Communications and Public Awareness, National Council of Nonprofits, Washington, D.C.

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=263900013

27.) Internal Change Communication Subject Matter Expert, Optimos Inc., Washington, DC

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=83101341

*** From Thaddeus Ferber:

28.) SparkAction Editorial Multimedia Associate, Forum for Youth Investment, Washington DC

SparkAction (formerly Connect for Kids) — a collaborative online journalism and advocacy platform managed by the Forum for Youth Investment for the child and youth field to inform, inspire and mobilize an active constituency — seeks an energetic, outgoing self-starter with journalism and multimedia production skills to report and create online multimedia stories within the child and youth field; conduct outreach to audience and partners; and handle the day-to-day responsibilities of maintaining a high-level, interactive Web site.

Full job description and application instructions at: http://www.forumfyi.org/job-openings

29.) Director of Corporate Communications, Rasmussen, Inc., Burr Ridge, IL

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=JRKV&ff=21&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J8A10Y78LBCBH8XJRVT

30.) Senior Media Specialist (French), Grade 06, The Global Fund, Geneva, Switzerland

Closing Date – 05 Sep 2009

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7V5FER

31.) Senior Web Editor / Lead Facilitator, The Global Fund, Geneva, Switzerland

Closing Date – 10 Sep 2009

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7V4KRE

32.) Web Producer, Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, Thirteen/WNET, Washington, D.C.

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=263900017

33.) Regional Communication Advisor, United Nations Development Fund for Women, Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date – 09 Sep 2009

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

*** From Bill Seiberlich:

34.) Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer, Living Branches, Lansdale, PA

Living Branches, a not-for-profit retirement living system in

southeastern Pennsylvania, is seeking its first Chief Marketing and

Public Relations Officer (CMPRO). The CMPRO will be responsible for the

strategic development and execution of marketing and public relations

programs for three campuses: Dock Meadows, Dock Woods, and Souderton

Mennonite Homes (located in Hatfield, Lansdale, and Souderton,

respectively).

Living Branches is a new affiliation of communities that were

established in the first half of the twentieth century to meet the needs

of older adults. Enhancing the lives of our residents and providing a

comfortable and stimulating environment continue to be top priorities or

our organization. Living Branches is sponsored by the Franconia

Mennonite Conference of Mennonite Church USA.

The CMPRO will:

– Report directly to the President/CEO

– Serve on the Executive Leadership Team as an active participant in

the strategic planning functions of the organization

– Lead the work of marketing/admissions associates

– Provide marketing advice and guidance to corporate and campus staff

to ensure occupancy goals are reached and to ensure overall marketing

effectiveness

– Oversee communications, including publications and marketing

materials

– Be the liaison to the community at large

– Obtain and evaluate market data

– Develop the marketing plan for Living Branches and assure that it

produces measurable results in meeting marketing objectives and revenue

goals

– Provide creative leadership to the marketing of Living Branches

services

– Ensure that the marketing team meets and exceeds key performance

measures for the sales and occupancy of units

The ideal candidate will have:

– Strong interpersonal skills, as demonstrated in prior work

experience

– A minimum of five years of marketing experience, preferably in

continuing care retirement communities

– Demonstrated experience with generating positive news coverage for

previous companies/organizations

– A Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, or Communications

or related field

– A minimum of three years of supervisory experience

– A knowledge of the local community surrounding Living Branches

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Learn more about

us by visiting our websites at www.dockwoods.com and

www.soudertonhomes.org.

Contact: Sarah Reilley, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, PA 19446,

careers@livingbranches.org Fax 215-565-2413.

35.) Specialist, Public Relations, Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI), Newtown Square, PA

With more than 500,000 members and credential holders in over 185

countries, the Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI) is the leading

membership association for the project management profession and the

largest association dedicated to project management in the world. As the

leading advocate for the profession, PMI is actively engaged in setting

professional standards, providing a professional career path for project

managers and maintaining a family of professional credentials: Certified

Associate in Project Management (CAPM®), Project Management Professional

(PMP®), Program Management Professional (PgMP®) and PMI Scheduling

Professional (PMI-SP SM). The PMP, held by more than 275,000 project

managers worldwide, is the only project management credential that is

globally transferable.

PMI provides members with access to the knowledge, skills, educational

support and networking opportunities needed to drive business results

through project management, program management and portfolio management.

The Institute is highly regarded for its extensive research capabilities

and its program to accredit colleges and universities and Registered

Education Providers to teach PMI approved project management courses.

PMI was founded in 1969. Please visit PMI.org for more information.

Summary of Position

PMI is seeking a seasoned Public Relations professional who can assist

in developing and designing the strategic direction for PMIs PR

program-incorporating both ongoing media/analyst outreach as well as

executive-level speaking/publishing placements, awards programs and

support for PMI led conferences. This individual should also be able to

execute on the strategy that will work for both the practitioner and

organizational markets and understand the nuances and appropriate

messaging in both. Finally, the candidate should have significant

experience working with outside PR agencies and know how best to

leverage their skills,

Deliverables are to be aligned with the overall brand strategy,

supporting the market business plans and major initiatives such as

Advocacy and the Outreach Action Plan, and key messages of the Institute

to support the organizations overall communications strategy. This

includes developing and delivering public relations collateral in a

timely fashion (e.g., press releases, fact sheets, FAQs, etc), ensuring

media outreach is proactive, and support services such as photography,

writing, clipping services, and other contract work are managed

efficiently and cost effectively.

Requirements

– Bachelors degree in marketing or communications/public

relations/journalism. . The ideal candidate will possess Global

Product Launch experience and/or Global Experience with PR role.

– Minimum 7 years experience in public/media relations preferably in a

service environment or not-for-profit. Documented first hand experience

in developing integrated public relations plans and implementing it

across multiple geographic settings and/or multiple languages.

– Successful track record of vendor management yielding results which

benefit the host organization.

– Track record of positive long-term outcome-based relationships.

Strong relationship management skills, including demonstrated ability to

work with all levels of staff, global customers, volunteers and external

organizations.

– Contacts in business and trade media across industry verticals.

– Demonstrated creative ability with expertise in promotional writing

and strict attention to detail

– Strong verbal and written communications skills, including public

speaking.

– In addition to MS Office Products, demonstrated knowledge and

expertise managing and utilizing public relations software programs such

as Cision, Vocus, PR Newswire, Luce, Bacons and others.

– Knowledge, experience and ability to travel domestically and

internationally. Must be able to travel; approximately 15%

Benefits

– 100% paid employee benefit coverage (medical, dental, vision, and

prescription)

– Up to 20 Paid Days Off (Four weeks) per year to start

– + 9 Paid holidays

– Reimbursements: Tuition, Seminar and Professional Membership Dues

– Employee Assistance Program

– Service Recognition Awards Program

– 401k with company match up to 7%

– Credit Union

– Professional Development

– Flex time

– Business casual, friendly environment, just to name a few.

ALL BENEFITS ARE EFFECTIVE THE FIRST OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING YOUR HIRE

DATE. EOE.

Contact: Send salary history and resume to: Project Management

Institute, Attn: HR-SR PR SPCLST, 14 Campus Blvd., Newtown Square, PA

19073 or via E-mail : employment@pmi.org Please send resumes as MS Word

attachments only. No Phone Calls please.

36.) Marketing Communications Coordinator, Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC), Malvern, PA

The Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC), a

non-profit corporation, is seeking a Marketing Communications

Coordinator. We are looking for a highly-motivated and innovative

individual to fill this position.

Responsibilities include:

– Coordinating and implementing marketing projects including public

relations, events management and advertising.

– Writing and editing a wide range of collateral materials including

press releases, advertisements, newsletters, web content, posters and

brochures.

– Planning and coordinating trade shows.

Ideal candidate will possess 2 to 4 years related experience:

– Bachelors degree required.

– Excellent writing and editing skills.

– Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple

projects.

– Excellent skills in managing relationships with third-party vendors

and agencies.

– Innovative and creative use of new media to enhance brand awareness.

– Knowledge of public transit, transportation infrastructure, and

transportation alternatives (carpools, telecommuting, etc.) a plus.

– Samples of written material will be required upon request.

The TMACC provides solutions to transportation, mobility and congestion

problems. We work cooperatively with the business community and

government to develop and implement strategies that reduce congestion.

Contact: Interested candidates should send a letter and resume, along

with salary requirement to info@tmacc.org or fax to 610-993-0922.

37.) Communications/ Media relations person, GMAC Financial Services, Fort Washington, PA or New York, NY

Position Overview:

Construct, coordinate and implement internal and external communications

strategies and messages for GMAC's mortgage operations, using multiple

communications channels (verbal, written, digital and events).

Essential Accountabilities:

Develops, manages and measures internal and external strategic

communications in support of GMAC's mortgage operations, which include

mortgage originations, mortgage servicing and mortgage-related broker

dealer, capital markets and securitization activities.

Examples of communications deliverables include:

* Communications plans, internal leadership messages, conference

call scripts, talking points, internal FAQs, leadership presentations,

corporate intranet stories, and other business-related announcements

* Press releases, video news releases, video scripts, reactive

media statements, holding statements, media talking points, bylined

articles, editorials, advertorials, and letters to the editor

Other duties and responsibilities include the following:

1) Build productive relationships with key media members and

publications to protect and enhance GMAC's reputation.

2) Collaborate with leaders and peers in Mortgage business,

Corporate Compliance, Communications, Investor Relations and Legal as

required to develop communications strategies and messaging.

3) Identify strategic and proactive opportunities to increase the

awareness, enhance the reputation, and support the revenue growth of GMAC's mortgage operations.

4) Assist in the resolution of customer service inquiries from

borrowers, vendors and real estate agents by partnering with customer

service teams.

5) Contribute to the effectiveness of the global communications

function, including participating in general departmental deliverables

and forums.

Position Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or English is required.

MBA or other business training or certifications is a plus.

Work Experience:

Must have at least seven years of experience in communications, public

relations or media relations (corporate, agency, government).

Experience in a professional role developing and managing internal and

external communications plans is required.

Experience in financial services, particularly mortgage, is highly

desirable.

Personal Competencies:

* Sound business and news judgment

* Ability to execute in a fast-paced, crisis-communications

environment

* Willingness to collaborate with team members at all levels

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Strategic and creative mindset

* Solid media relations skills

* Strong client service orientation

* Ability to see the big picture while effectively managing

details

* Must be flexible and adaptable to change in a rapidly evolving

work environment

Send resume to tommy.anthony@gmacfs.com

38.) Public Information Expert, Danish Refugee Council, Serbia

Closing Date – 10 Sep 2009

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

39.) Marketing Communications Manager, Kaiser Permanente, Portland, OR

http://www.hirediversity.com/jobseekers/jobs/view.asp?ID=2569861

40.) Part-time and Full-time Lecturers in Media and Brand Management programmes, Graphic Design and Multimedia; The Accra International School of Advertising & Design, Accra, Ghana

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Job/83/98/100314.html

41.) Intern for Web Communications, End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking in Children for sexual purposes, Bangkok Thailand

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7V86XH

42.) Account Representative, Sales, Affinity Health System, Menasha, Wisconsin

http://www.nationjob.com/job/AFHS17336

43.) Senior Radio Producers, Overseas Strategic Consulting, Ltd., Pakistan

Closing Date – 11 Sep 2009

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

44.) Sponsoring Editor – Chemistry, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Dubuque, IA

http://www.job.com/topUSAJobs/?jid=39283477

45.) Proofreading, Editing and Material Development Consultant (PEMDC), The Pan African Teachers' Centre, Lomé, Togo

Closing Date – 03 Sep 2009

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7V5NZY

46.) DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS, Talecris Plasma Resources, Research Triangle Park, NC

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=JRKV&ff=21&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J7X39D6QXCCK5BG4212

47.) Website/Multimedia Assistant, United Nations Population Fund, NY, NY

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

48.) Internet Communications Controller, Emirates airline, Emirates Group, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Emirates Group is a highly diversified and profitable business, with a turnover of approximately US$ 12 billion, employing a total of over 40,000 employees (and growing rapidly towards 50,000 over the next 3 years). Emirates is one of the world's fastest growing airlines, flies to over 100 destinations across 6 continents. Emirates Hotels and Resorts, the hospitality division of The Emirates Group, started with the design, development and management of international award-winning Al Maha Desert Resort in 1999. Over the next 4 years the dedicated hospitality management team will expand this division both in Dubai and internationally to new luxury locations. Within the Group there are a diverse range of businesses offering a wide spectrum of career opportunities, all of which can be explored through the Group's dedicated careers website. Alongside its hospitality portfolio is its Timeless Spa brand, set to become a high profile operator of spas in each of its hotels and resorts. Essential to our continued business success as we expand will be the ongoing employment of high quality people who can enjoy living and working in Dubai, a tourism centre and modern cosmopolitan city with high standards of healthcare, education and leisure pursuits for residents offers those we hire one of the most desirable lifestyle locations in the world. In addition to lifestyle and tax free salary benefits, the Emirates Group also offers professional development opportunities to help employees develop new skills and grow their careers successfully. Discover your future!

The Position:

To support the businesses and brands that comprise the EK Group in developing implementing and maintaining an effective Internet Communications strategy. The job holder will work as part of the Internet Communications Unit and with suppliers on project deliverables ensuring that deadlines are met, work is produced strictly to brief and that new projects are initiated in line with the corporate strategy.

ICU Projects

To support MIC, VPA and Advertising Managers with ad hoc internet projects such as technical reviews, Mercator support and recharge issues, infrastructural audits such as connectivity and laptop support.

Agency liaison

To provide a daily, even hourly, contact point for our roster for 95 agencies involved in internet communications across the world. To supply agencies with tools, materials, templates, creative and case studies in order to develop world class online advertising. To act as a filter and approval point for Manager Internet Comms to ultimately approve all online branding.

Project Management

To exercise quality control over all online content and advertising presented to the Group. To ensure that the brief has been fulfilled, that it follows the companies agreed visual standard and that the advertising meets the high standards of the organisation. This applies to the strategy, visual and copy content of the advertising or online presence. Creativity, technical functionality, suitability for purpose, accuracy of information, grammar, spelling and political correctness are all important. To exercise cost control over creative, production and media costs, ensuring all costs are interrogated and that suppliers deliver good value for money. This includes working with media planning to ensure that the most appropriate, cost effective media is chosen in order to achieve maximum impact among the selected target audience.

Virtual Agency & EmPower

To support MIC in nurturing the virtual agency concept across Corporate Communications and the Group. To leverage web-based systems to improve process flow, creative share, management tools and cost efficiencies. To play an active part in developing the dept. website www.emirates-empower.com to ensure we tap into world class agency resources at competitive prices. To ensure EmPower is populated with most recent creative and media projects, including examples of best practice, useful research and communications articles.

Presentations and internal communications

To leverage web-based systems and Powerpoint to support MIC, VPA and selected Advertising Managers to develop powerful and compelling presentations and online newsletter content for internal clients and the agency roster. This includes Commercial, Corp Comms, key business unit internal presentations, Showcase and EmPower newsletters as well as all online newsletters within the ICC client grouping. To produce technical interactive presentations in CD format for Group businesses and senior management. To research innovations within the e-business environment and apply where appropriate as online marketing solutions.

Content Management

To content manage Group web sites via the Tridion Content Management System. This involves continuous client briefing, sourcing material and content, ensuring consistency with brand marketing objectives and visual standards. Technical expertise is required to programme and rewrite code that supports the pages and to optimise all material for web usage.

Media Planning

Support MIC in improve the quality of online media planning and buying both internationally and locally throughout the network across the Group. To develop media plans for smaller EK markets, small to medium sized clients accounts and all internal communications projects.

Corporate Identity

To support MIC and VPA in managing the protection, development and rollout of a group of brands across all online customers touch points. This includes the development and evolution of brand and advertising guidelines, dissemination to, and engagement with, our agency partners and staff, approval of all brand usage across the full gamut of online media, including web kiosks in Airports, Inflight environment, internal portals, corporate offices and retail outlets.

Web Site Development

To help develop, build, and update the Group web sites including integration with existing and legacy systems and applications. To scope and implement integration of new initiatives and new systems into existing sites. To content manage the Group's web environment and to develop workflow to allow the business areas to update their own content while retaining overall control within Corporate Communications.

To develop relationships with external and internal suppliers in order to provide the group with the best service in terms of brand management, functionality, cost effectiveness and time. To research the integration of new technologies and their commercial viabilities with regard to the existing and future group sites.

Internet Advertising

To deliver the Internet marketing communications needs of a cluster of brands within the EK Group. This includes the production of both tactical and corporate creative via lead agencies or internal resources and the planning/buying of internet/broadband media. Additionally this will involve support activities for sponsorships and promotions.

Salary & Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams, the local currency of the UAE. The Dirham is linked to the Special Drawing Right of the International Monetary Fund. It has been held constant against the US dollar since the end of 1980 at a mid-rate of approximately US$1= Dh3.66. Besides travel benefits normally associated with an airline, more information on employee benefits is available within the 'Working Here' section of this site. By viewing the 'Dubai Lifestyle' section in the site you can also consider the benefits of Dubai as a location to live and work in.

Experience and Qualifications:

Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)

Degree Holder with a minimum of 4 years experience as an Account Manager in an international interactive agency with a minimum of 3 years experience in the service / travel industry, preferably an airline. Experience of managing offline marketing activities. A qualification from a professional marketing institution such as the Chartered Institute of Marketing would be an advantage.

Specialised Knowledge

Must be an experienced Internet communications professional with at least 5 Years experience in Internet communications, either within an advertising agency or on the client side. Must have strong media planning skills and a Sound understanding of the internet. Supervisory experience is a distinct Advantage. Must have experience of developing advertising briefs, formulating and implementing annual budgets and activity plans and executing major international internet communication campaigns, integrated with ATL activities (including TV, Print, Radio, Cinema, DM, e.t.c.)

Additional

The post-holder must be able to articulate clearly and concisely in both the written and spoken form. Excellent (English) communication skills are of paramount importance and the job holder must be able to assimilate, interpret and communicate complex information quickly and effectively. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable, as is knowledge of any other languages of the Emirates' network.

To Apply:

To express your interest in the above vacancy please apply on-line by clicking below, and complete our application form. We will then consider your application and contact you should we wish to shortlist you for an interview. Should you not receive an invitation for an interview within 5 weeks please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. We will retain your details for 12 months unless advised otherwise and re-consider you for future opportunities as they arise. Please also note that if you are not shortlisted you can also update your application at anytime and apply for other opportunities. Thank you for your interest in a career with the Emirates Group.

http://ekgrpapplications.emirates.com/Careersonlineapps/JOB_VACANCIES/JobDetails.aspx?advno=F355F32A240F146B

49.) Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Communications (MEC), Management Sciences for Health, Arlington, Virginia

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7V4KN4

50.) Communication Manager-Writer/Editor, The Colorado Health Foundation, Denver, Colorado

http://jobs.pubexec.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=656&jb=5847163

51.) Field Sector Manager (Behaviour Change Communication Specialist), Medair, Kaabong, Uganda

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7V9GJZ

52.) Editor, West Valley Magazine, Litchfield Park, AZ

http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1089668

53.) Account Executive, LM&O Advertising, Arlington, VA

http://dc-jobs.jobfox.com/marketing/advertising-online-and-offline-/account-executive/92868ef8-6364-467e-a2b7-47b3b5054ab0

54.) Senior Writer, Human Rights Watch, NY, NY

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7VAM2Z

55.) Sr. Creative Manager (Experienced Editor), Clorox Company, Oakland, CA

http://www.job.com/my.job/search/page=jobview/pt=2/key=40744349/

56.) Head of Corporate Communications, Cambridgeshire Police, Cambridgeshire, UK

Communication’s another weapon in the fight against crime

As Head of Corporate Communications at Cambridgeshire Police, you’ll use your marketing and communications expertise to paint a positive policing image to the public – in Cambridgeshire and beyond.

The way a police force communicates with the communities it serves plays a fundamental role in winning hearts and minds in the fight against crime. And that’s half the battle because with the public on side – protecting them becomes easier. It’s about conveying messages loud and clear that portray a positive policing image, promoting achievements that help to build bridges and that foster trust. We’ll be looking to you to achieve all these.

Heading up a team that includes the Internal Communications Manager, Chief Press Officer and Marketing Manager, you’ll use the entire media spectrum to convey relevant news stories to internal and external audiences. On a regular basis, you’ll work directly with the Chief Constable on policy and practice issues, giving practical guidance on marketing communications, media relations, the Force website and our very own TV Unit. This is a massive role within Cambridgeshire Constabulary and, as such, we’re looking for a special set of skills.

A marketing expert with a relevant degree or similar professional qualification, you’ll have significant journalism, broadcasting or similar experience gained at senior management level. Here, you’ll have built up an impressive practical understanding of all aspects of traditional and cutting-edge media and communications, together with a thorough knowledge of marketing and media law. Confident, approachable and adept at managing local and national press, you’ll be comfortable with the challenge of defining the Force’s public image.

£65k

For informal enquiries, please contact Sara Hughes at sara.hughes@cambs.pnn.police.uk or call 0345 456 4564/07711 038219.

To apply, please visit www.cambs.police.uk

Closing date: 9 September 2009 at 4pm.

Shortlisting: 18 September 2009.

Interview and assessment date: 2 October 2009.

Everyone makes a safer Cambridgeshire

www.cambs.police.uk

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57.) Online Marketing Coordinator, KeyArt Publishing, Indianapolis, Indiana

http://jobs.pubexec.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=656&jb=5855187

59.) Marketing and Communications Manager, Peace Dividend Trust, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Closing Date – 11 Sep 2009

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7V8NZN

*** From Janis D. Hazel:

FYI Ned,

Great seeing you at the recent IABC Career Networking event in Virginia.

Here's one I just found folks might be interested in.

Janis D. Hazel

60.) Manager of Public Relations, Heart Rhythm Society, Washington DC

The Heart Rhythm Society is the international leader in science, education and advocacy for cardiac arrhythmia professionals and patients, and the primary information resource on heart rhythm disorders. Its mission is to improve the care of patients by promoting research, education and optimal health care policies and standards. Incorporated in 1979 and based in Washington, DC, it has a membership of more than 5,000 heart rhythm professionals in more than 65 countries around the world.

The Society has an immediate opening for a Manager, Public Relations to manage the public relations program within the Heart Rhythm Society. The Manager, Public Relations is responsible for managing the relationship between the Society and the external public relations agency, developing and reviewing material, receiving media inquiries and managing spokesperson interviews, developing position statements and press releases and managing on line media center, copyright permissions and basic trademark matters, developing and distributing daily media updates, developing relationships with the media, managing and writing internal staff communications and communications to key members, and developing and managing social media initiatives.

Job Code: 8202009

To see the complete job description, please visit our website: www.HRSonline.org or http://careers.hrsonline.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3175883

61.) Internet Communications and Marketing Intern (Unpaid), Save the Children, Westport, CT

http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=289937&company_id=15604&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=1011243&aid=1

*** From Bridget Serchak, who go it from Jo Napolitano:

62.) Director of Public Relations, American Bird Conservancy, Washington, D.C.

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is pleased to announce a vacancy for a Director of Public Relations. This will be a full-time position based at ABC’s offices in Washington, D.C. The position is designed to expand ABC external communications.

The Director of Public Relations will be responsible for developing a media communications strategy that will increase ABC’s visibility. This position requires a broad understanding of ABC’s mission, programs, and philosophies. Knowledge of current bird conservation issues in the Americas is strongly preferred. The Director of Public Relations will have a great deal of contact with the press, the public, and ABC staff and Board. This position requires excellent oral and written communications skills.

Major Duties

• Track ABC project development and success and develop specific stories for media use.

• Track bird and bird conservation news and develop relevant stories that can be released by ABC.

• Craft press releases and distribute to a broad target audience including media professionals, ABC members, conservation professionals, bird enthusiasts, and the general public.

• Develop media outreach strategies to enhance ABC’s public profile.

• Coordinate text production and editing of ABC’s newsletter, Bird Calls.

• Develop a strong list of personal media contacts through in person meetings and other outreach efforts.

• Maintain a database of ABC media and other external contacts for story distribution.

• Work with ABC Web and print publications managers to provide stories for use as needed.

• Monitor and maintain records of ABC press coverage that are accessible to all staff.

• Explore and enhance opportunities for collaborative communications outreach with other organizations, publications, list serves, web sites, and other communication vehicles.

• Assist as needed in improving internal communication mechanisms within ABC.

• Assist with other tasks as directed by supervisor.

Basic Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in the biological sciences, English, or journalism, plus a Masters Degree in communications/media relations or at least four years relevant communications experience.

• Proven experience and ability in communicating with the press.

• Proven experience and ability in coordinating media campaigns, including writing press releases.

• An understanding of electronic communications systems and how they can be used most effectively to reach a targeted audience.

• Must be an effective communicator, able to synthesize copious, complex, and diverse material into information that ABC constituents will find understandable, engaging, and compelling.

• Ability to identify and act on useful outreach opportunities.

• Energetic, non-confrontational demeanor; well organized, with the ability to coordinate many tasks and responsibilities.

Please send cover letter and resume by September 20, 2009 to:

Merrie Morrison

Vice President of Operations

American Bird Conservancy

P.O. Box 249

The Plains, VA 20198

hr@abcbirds.org

*** JOTW Weekly Alternative Selection, from Mark Sofman:

63.) Guinea Pig Fosterer (Volunteer Opportunity), Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue, Northern VA

http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/152182-258/o

64.) Boar Stud Manager, Various locations in IL, MO, OH, IN

http://www.animalsciencejobs.com/jobseeker/Profile.aspx?JobAdID=112656&sitefromid=2&siteid=291

65.) Underground Diamond Drillers, Swick Mining Services, Anchorage, AK

http://www.tradejobsonline.com/tradejobs/2375/Underground-Diamond-Drillers.html?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

66.) Natural Born Hacker, Woosha, Leiden, The Netherlands

http://www.startuply.com/Jobs/Natural_Born_Hacker_1144_1.aspx?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

67.) Ethical Hacker/Penetration Tester, Matrix Resources, Linthicum, MD

http://seeker.dice.com/jobsearch/servlet/JobSearch?op=101&dockey=xml/0/8/086fcb1166340db2cf1f6ffb397c473a@endecaindex&c=1&source=20

*** Weekly Piracy Report:

24.08.2009: 0515 lt: Posn: 17:02.5N – 082:23.6E: Kakinada, India.

Six robbers on a fishing boat approached a chemical tanker at anchor. Two of the robbers tried to board the vessel from starboard side midships using hooks. The duty officer raised alarm, sounded the foghorn and reported to the port control. The crew all mustered and the robbers aborted their attempt.

12.08.2009: during midnight hrs: Haldia port, India.

Whilst berthed, robbers boarded the bulk carrier unnoticed and stole ship spares from the engine room spares locker and escaped. The robbery was discovered the next day when the 2nd engineer went to look for spares and discovered the scattered empty boxes.

16.08.2009: 1250 UTC: Posn: 06:17.3N – 054:41.2E: About 370 nm ENE of Hobyo, Somalia.

Two skiffs launched from a mother vessel, chased a general cargo ship and opened fire with automatic weapons and RPG. Master enforced anti piracy measures and contacted the authorities for assistance. Due to the effective preventive anti piracy measures enforced, the vessel escaped from the pirates.

Piracy Alert

Monday, 24 August 2009

ALL SHIPS TRANSITING OFF MANGKAI ISLAND / ANAMBAS ISLANDS / SOUTH CHINA SEA

Three vessels have been attacked by armed pirates in the last few days in position lat. 02:58N – 105:14E, 02:58N – 105:11E and 02:47N – 105:07E. It appears that a group of about 5 to 8 armed pirates are targeting vessels during the hours of darkness in the area. The authorities have been notified.

Best Managment Practice for the Gulf of Aden and off Somalia.

In an effort to counter Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the east coast of Somalia industry bodies including the International Maritime Bureau have published the Best Managment Practice (BMP) guidelines. Please click here to download a copy of the BMP pdf (Updated 24 August 2009). (http://www.icc-ccs.org/images/stories/pdfs/bmp%2021-8-2009.pdf)

AREA OF OPERATION OF SUSPECTED SOMALI PIRATES INCREASING

It appears that the pirates are now attacking ships off the entire coast of Somalia. All Masters are alerted that the pirates are extending their area of operation into the Bab al Mandab Straits, southern Red Sea and the Arabian Sea (off Oman). A general cargo ship has been hijacked off the coast of Oman while six incidents have been reported in the Bab el Mandab Straits in 24 hours.

Incidents in the Gulf of Aden have mostly occurred in the vicinity around 12 / 14 degrees north and 046 / 053 degrees east.

Other areas of attacks include, in the north Red Sea / Bab al Mandeb Straits and Arabian Sea / (off Oman). Pirates are firing automatic weapons and rocket propelled grenades in an attempt to intimidate the master and board and hijack the vessels.

Pirates are also attacking ships very far off the eastern and southern coast of Somalia. Vessels are advised to keep more than 600 nm from the coastline.

All ships are advised to monitor warnings broadcast by the IMB PRC. The warnings will also include the description of the pirate skiffs and/or pirate mother vessels and other details if available. Early assessment / detection will allow ships to take evasive measures to prevent boarding and request for assistance

All attacks including sightings of suspicious crafts / mother ships should be reported to the 24 hour manned IMB Piracy Reporting Centre.Tel: 00 60 3 2078 5763 / 00 60 3 2031 0014

Intelligence sources revealed that there are a number of suspicious vessels in the Gulf of Aden believed to be pirate mother vessels looking to attack ships with the intent to hijack.

The description of some of the suspected pirate mother ships are as follows – long white, Russian made stern trawlers with names “BURUM OCEAN or ARENA or ATHENA”.

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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.) Technical Editor/Writer Lead, Alion Science and Technology, Durham,

2.) Sr. Planning Professionals, Avisar, Iraq and Afghanistan

3.) Media and Senior Media Analysts, Avisar, Iraq and Afghanistan

4.) Studio Manager and Broadcast Journalists/Engineers, Avisar, Iraq

and Afghanistan

5.) Webmaster, Avisar, Iraq and Afghanistan

6.) Graphic Designer/Desktop Publisher, Avisar, Iraq and Afghanistan

7.) Communications and Public Affairs Advisor, CNA, Alexandria, VA

8.) Intern, Public Affairs Office, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Navy,

Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C

9.) Chief Engineer, Global Maritime Systems, The Boeing Company,

Arlington, VA

10.) COP/CIP Watch Support, Fulcrum IT, NIMITZ Operational Intelligence

Center Global Maritime Watch, Suitland, MD

11.) Intelligence Analyst, Harding Security, Charlottesville, VA

12.) Senior Technical Writer – Space Systems Background, Alion Science

and Technology, Arlington, VA

13.) Advanced Geospatial Intelligence and ONIR Specialist (JI), Wallach

Associates, Inc., Suitland, MD

14.) Project Manager, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Schafer

Corporation, Washington, DC

15.) Avionics Systems Engineer, DCS, Lexington Park, MD

16.) Army Combat Vehicles Maintenance Services Market Development

Director, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Herndon, VA

17.) Technical Services Market Development Director, Northrop Grumman

Corporation, Herndon, VA

18.) Director of Intelligence and Identity Management Services,

Northrop Grumman Corporation, Herndon, VA

19.) Radar Signature and Sensor Analyst (01.07.02-31), Dynetics,

Huntsville, AL

20.) Managing editor, UNDERSEA WARFARE Magazine, Alion Science and

Technology, Washington, D.C.

21.) Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer, Johns Hopkins

University/Applied Physics Lab, Laurel, MD

22.) Defense Analyst – Communications, L. Robert Kimball & Associates,

Crystal City, VA

*** And more.

*** GWC SNA is pleased to announce that Rear Admiral Frank Pandolfe,

Director, Surface Warfare Division OPNAV 86, will be the speaker at our

September luncheon.

Monday, 24 September 2009

Speaker:Rear Admiral Frank C. Pandolfe, USN

Location:Hyatt Regency Crystal City

Check-In at 1130, Lunch at 1200

https://www.navysna.org/Events/GWCLunch/Sept9GWCLuncheon.asp

*** Surface Navy Association's Annual Surface Warfare Party

As we head into the summer and get ready for the busy month of

September, please mark your calendars to attend the Surface Navy

Association's Annual Surface Warfare Party on September 19 at the

Washington Navy Yard Navy Museum. This has been a well-attended and

popular event, and this year's party will be no exception. Heavy Hors

d'oeuvres, beer and wine will be provided for a small fee. In addition

to being popular for our area Surface Warriors, this is also an event

you can invite your friends and family to attend. It is a casual affair

with no speaker, and offers a chance for us to gather and network in a

terrific setting.

Date: Saturday, September 19

Time: 1830-2100

Location: Washington Navy Yard, Navy Museum

Preregistration is required:

http://www.navysna.org/Events/SWParty/2009/GenInfo.htm

Visit the chapter website for information on other GWC upcoming events:

http://128.121.188.113/washington/GWCIndex.htm

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Bureau's Piracy Reporting Centre at the end of every issue of my Job of

the Week newsletter. Visit www.nedsjotw.com.

*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:

1.) Technical Editor/Writer Lead, Alion Science and Technology, Durham,

Job Ref. No. 10714

Responsibilities:

Coordinate preparation of contract required deliverable products, such

as Monthly and Annual Reports, Quality Management Plans, Quality

Assurance Project Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Plans.

Track deliverable products and prompt technical staff to assure

completion by due dates. Review and edit manuscripts, journal articles,

proposals, and other documents for format, accuracy, clarity, and

completeness; confer with authors and respond to authors queries in

person, by telephone and email. Effectively coordinate insertion of

graphics into publication to minimize file size while maintaining

quality. Serve as primary liaison to journals to ensure specific journal

formats are followed and all materials are supplied. Assist in major

rewrites for manuscripts to respond to peer review comments. Design and

prepare computer generated presentations. Troubleshoot and resolve

problems associated with corrupted or malfunctioning files submitted by

technical personnel. Work effectively under tight deadlines to produce

quality-appropriate documents.

Qualifications

BA (MA-preferred) in English. 10 years experience in technical editing

and in trade publication layout and production. Must have strong skills

in working on deadline, editing input from authors for whom English may

be a second language, and organization skills to maintain workflow.

Familiarity with environmental science and engineering terminology and

USEPA report formats is plus. Capability to maintain efficiency and

flexibility to change priorities as customers requirements evolve and a

strong aptitude for multi-tasking. Must be expert at using Word, Excel,

Adobe Acrobat Professional, Paint Shop Pro, PowerPoint, and OCR. Must be

proficient in software conversion procedures (e.g., WordPerfect to

Word). US Citizenship is required and ability to obtain Department of

Defense Secret level clearance.

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=10714

*** High-Priority JOTW “Can't Wait” opportunities from Avisar

Mr. Lundquist

It is respectfully requested that the following employment opportunities

be posted in your publication.

Thank you,

Your friends at Avisar, Inc.

2.) Sr. Planning Professionals , Avisar, Iraq and Afghanistan

Immediate requirement for senior PAO planning professionals with past

experience in designing, organizing and executing complex strategic and

operational media operations. Knowledge of mission analysis, CONOPs and

writing Operations Orders with solid experience with MS Office software

desired. SAMS graduates a plus. U.S. citizenship and security clearance

or ability to obtain a security clearance required. If interested submit

a cover letter, a detailed resume, references and availability for

employment to hr@Avisarinc.com. Position Title MUST be entered into

subject line.

Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.Avisarinc.com

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES – Iraq and Afghanistan

3.) Media and Senior Media Analysts, Avisar, Iraq and Afghanistan

Seeking public affairs and IO professionals with a demonstrated history

of media analysis and relations, strategic communications experience in

a DOD environment. Must possess drive and desire to work and live in

high energy, demanding environment with unparalleled opportunity to

excel and make a difference. Language skills and/or current clearance a

plus. Degree required. If interested please send a cover letter,

detailed resume, references, date of availability to deploy to the

Middle East, and clearance information to hr@avisarinc.com. Email

subject line must reference “Middle East – Public Affairs /Media Analyst

/IO”

Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.Avisarinc.com

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES – Iraq and Afghanistan

4.) Studio Manager and Broadcast Journalists/Engineers, Avisar, Iraq

and Afghanistan

Seeking professionals with proven video broadcast experience in a DOD

environment. Must possess drive and desire to work and live in high

energy, demanding environment with unparalleled opportunity to excel and

make a difference. Current clearance a plus; ability to obtain a

clearance required. If interested please send a cover letter, detailed

resume, references, date of availability to deploy to the Middle East,

and clearance information to hr@avisarinc.com. Email subject line must

reference “Middle East – Studio Manager /Broadcast Journalists

/Engineers”

Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.Avisarinc.com

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES – Iraq and Afghanistan

5.) Webmaster, Avisar, Iraq and Afghanistan

Seeking well rounded professionals with verifiable experience in the

development/maintenance of commercial websites in a DOD environment.

Expert level creative/graphic skills including Flash, Dreamweaver,

DHTML, Fireworks and Photoshop in a cross-browser environment a must.

Competence with web technologies for front-end and back-end development

i.e., SML, JavaScript, ASP, SqL server and Windows NT strongly desired.

BS a plus. Must possess drive and desire to work and live in high

energy, demanding environments with unparalleled opportunity to excel

and make a difference. Current clearance a plus; ability to obtain a

clearance required. If interested please send a cover letter, detailed

resume, references, date of availability to deploy to the Middle East,

and clearance information to hr@avisarinc.com. Email subject line must

reference “Middle East – Webmaster”

Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.Avisarinc.com

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES – Iraq and Afghanistan

6.) Graphic Designer/Desktop Publisher, Avisar, Iraq and Afghanistan

Seeking senior level professionals with demonstrated experience in print

media and production. Experience in DOD environment using the Adobe

Creative Suite and other graphics, multimedia and desktop publishing

tools at an expert level. Degree desired. Must possess drive and desire

to work and live in high energy, demanding environments with

unparalleled opportunity to excel and make a difference. Current

clearance a plus; ability to obtain a clearance required. If interested

please send a cover letter, detailed resume, references, date of

availability to deploy to the Middle East, and clearance information to

hr@avisarinc.com. Email subject line must reference “Middle East –

Graphic Designer/Desktop Publisher”

Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.Avisarinc.com

*** From Connie Custer:

Ned —

I had unbelievably great results in hiring from your newsletter's

postings at my previous job. Now CNA, a non-profit research

organization serving government leaders, has a new position in

Communications — and I'm looking for the same fantastic results!

Thanks —

Connie

Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs

CNA

4825 Mark Center Drive

Alexandria, VA 22311

703-824-2100

www.cna.org

7.) Communications and Public Affairs Advisor (req. # 656BR), CNA,

Alexandria, VA

Experience – minimum of 7 years of communications experience, bachelor's

degree in related field required. Location: Mark Center, Alexandria, VA

http://www.cna.org/careers/openings.aspx

*** From Rosemary Heiss:

Please disseminate the following internship opportunity to your

undergraduate and/or graduate students who are qualified and might be

interested:

8.) Intern, Public Affairs Office, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Navy,

Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C

The public affairs office at the Navy's Military Sealift Command,

headquartered at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., has a

paid internship opportunity for the upcoming school year.

Details:

– The intern will serve as a communications assistant and will assist

with media searches and clippings, weekly internal publications, press

releases and feature stories. Applicants should have strong writing

ability with knowledge of Associated Press style. Graphics design

experience in InDesign, Photoshop and/or Adobe Illustrator is a plus.

– The timeframe is approximately Sept. 14, 2009, through May 2010.

– Pay is $15.94 per hour for 20-40 hours per week.

– Desired majors: communications, journalism, mass communications/media

studies, political communications or public relations.

Applicants must be part- or full-time undergraduate or graduate students

and should forward their resumes to sandra.graham@navy.mil. Include the

days and hours that you would be available based on a five-day workweek

with office hours between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Applications must be

received by Thursday, Sept. 10.

For any questions, call (202) 685-5055.

Rosemary Heiss

Military Sealift Command

Public Affairs Specialist

Washington, D.C.

(202) 685-5055

rosemary.heiss@navy.mil

9.) Chief Engineer, Global Maritime Systems, The Boeing Company,

Arlington, VA

https://jobs.boeing.com/JobSeeker/JobView?reqcode=09-1011374

10.) COP/CIP Watch Support, Fulcrum IT, NIMITZ Operational Intelligence

Center Global Maritime Watch, Suitland, MD

http://careers.fulcrumit.com/careerpages/careers.aspx?adata=IcEX0YLU7ZId%2fHeNvnLHBtJb2EF2iRQ7yVhsy80%2f8pQhImOgJNOuGA2p3FJ6JHtnFz5Ba4KQtpcQqONAQjaC4w%3d%3d

11.) Intelligence Analyst, Harding Security, Charlottesville, VA

http://search6.smartsearchonline.com/harding/jobs/jobdetails.asp?current_page=1&city=&location=&job_type=&emp_status=&direct_jo_num=&country=&k1=&k2=&k3=&k4=&k5=&k6=&k7=&k8=&salary_min=&co_num=&apply=yes&job_number=1490

12.) Senior Technical Writer – Space Systems Background, Alion Science

and Technology, Arlington, VA

Job Ref. No. 10713

Responsibilities:

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 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 transmittal memorandums and coordinates the transmission of

documentation to sponsors.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university and 5 years of

experience familiar with optical astrometry space missions and the

documentation required to support the acquisition of such a program. The

candidate must have a working knowledge of directives and guidance

applicable to the development of DoD space systems and documentation and

experience in translating complex technical requirements and concepts

into programmatic language and format. The candidate should have

documented experience, working knowledge and excellent skills in

tracking and reporting program progress and execution. The candidate

should have the ability to effectively work independently and as part of

an integrated team of Government and Non-Government players and have

excellent interpersonal skills.

This position requires a Secret level clearance.