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In this issue (by that I mean this is the list of jobs and you can find the details further down in the newsletter):
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1.)  Merchandise/ Design Coordinator, Rowe Furniture, McLean, Virginia
2.)  Press Secretary, American Security Project, Washington, DC
3.)  MEDIA SPECIALIST, Social and Health Services division, Macro International, Rockville, MD
4.)  Communications Specialist, Oceana, Washington, DC
5.)  Corporate Communications Analyst, Corporate Affairs, American Honda Motor Co., Torrance, CA
6.)  Associate Communication Specialist, Corporate Affairs, American Honda Motor Co., Torrance, CA
7.)  Public Information Officer, Fairfax County Government, Fairfax, Va.
8.)  Web Content Assistant, Fairfax County Government, Fairfax, Va.
9.  Media Manager, POPULATION ACTION INTERNATIONAL, Washington, DC
10.)  Corporate News Bureau Representative, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Arlington, VA
11.)  Communications & Advocacy Manager, Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU), Kabul, Afghanistan
12.)  Manager, Scientific Public Affairs, Merck, Upper Gwynedd, PA
13.)  Director of Public & Media Relations, Empire Education Group, Pottsville, PA
14.)  Associate Copywriter, GSW-Worldwide, Newtown, PA
15.)  Public Relations Manager, The Simon Group, Sellersville, PA
16.)  Communications Manager, Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA
17.)   Public Affairs/Communications Specialist, Chambers Works facility, DuPont, Deepwater, NJ
18.)  Behavior Change Communication Advisor, Johns Hopkins University/Center for Communication Programs, Kigali, Rwanda
19.)  Product Manager, Oilville, VA
20.)  Manager, PR & Communications, Thomson Corporation, Philadelphia, Pa
21.)  Communications Assistant, Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP), Washington, DC
22.)  Senior Communications Consultant, American Red Cross, Washington, DC
24.)  Senior Managing Director/Director/IR Associate, Financial Public Relations Firm, New York, New York
25.)  Writer, Public Affairs Firm, New York, New York
26.)  Media Relations Specialist, Angie's List, Indianapolis, IN
27.)  Manager, Media Relations & Marketing Content, Friedman Billings Ramsey, Arlington, VA
28.)  Communications Account Manager or Director (internship applicants also welcome!), 463 Communications, Washington, DC
29.)  Publications Specialist, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Arlington, VA
30.)  Advocacy & Communications Officer, PATH, Lusaka, Zambia
31.)  Director of Communications, California Speedway, Fontana, CA
32.)  Technical Advisor, Health Communication, ORBIS, New York, NY
33.)  Communications & Partnerships Manager, CARDI, Jakarta, Indonesia
34.)  Communications Coordinator, International Cocoa Initiative (ICI), Geneva, Switzerland
35.)  Volunteer Communications Positions, LD OnLine, Shirlington, VA
36.)  VP Community Relations and Corporate Giving, Safeway, Pleasanton, CA,
37.)  Corporate Communications Internship, Peoples Gas / North Shore Gas, Chicago, IL
38.)  Production Coordinator - Creative Services (6 month contract), Alliance Atlantis, Toronto, Canada
39.)  Marketing Manager Position, Medical Society of New Jersey, Lawrenceville, NJ 40.)  Manager of Marketing Communications, Persystent Technologies, Tampa, FL
41.)  Communications Manager, Henry L. Stimson Center, Washington, D.C.
42.)  Communications Assistant, Center for Reproductive Rights, New York, NY
43.)  Communications Director, Nonviolent Peaceforce, Brussels, Belgium
44.)  Director of Public Relations, Scripps College, Claremont, California
46.)   VP COMMUNICATIONS/ PR, biotechnology communications agency, Northern or Southern California
47.)  ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR COMMUNICATIONS/ PR, biotechnology communications agency, Northern California
48.)  Marketing Communication Specialist, Mortgagebot, Mequon, Wisconsin
49.)  DEPUTY DIRECTOR, Public Relations, Humane Society of the United States, Washington, D.C.50.)  ASSOCIATE, Public Relations, Public Relations, Humane Society of the United States, Washington, D.C.
51.)  Communications Associate, Campaign for America's Wilderness, Washington, DC
52.)  Vice President of Communications, The ServiceMaster Company, Memphis, Tennessee
53.)  Communications Professional (Associate), PR firm, Chicago, IL
54.)  Senior Director of Foundation Relations. University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
55.)  Graphic Artist/Designer, The Record, Bergen County, NJ
56.)  Managing Editor, The Herald News, Passaic County, NJ
57.)  Features Reporter, The Herald News, Passaic County, NJ
58.)  Sports Reporter, The Herald News, Passaic County, NJ
59.)  Divisional Sr. Communications Consultant, Stonebridge Life Insurance Company, The AEGON Group, Baltimore, MD
60.)  Communications Manager, trade association, Chicago, IL
61.)  Marketing Manager- Member Services, trade association, Chicago, IL
62.)  Managing Editor, trade association, Chicago, IL
63.)  Staff Person, National Association of Railroad Passengers, Washington, DC
64.)  Marketing Communications Specialist, Fortune 500 company, Atlanta, GA
65.)  Account Executives and Senior Account Executive, Dan Klores Communications, New York City
66.)  Sr. Medical Marketing Writer, inVentiv Communications, Columbus, OH
67.)  Corporate Communications Specialist, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Washington, DC
68.)  Communications Manager, USO of Metropolitan Washington, Fort Myer, Virginia
69.)  Vice President Public Affairs, Mortgage Bankers Association, Washington, DC  20006
70.)  Sr. Public Relations Specialist, Banner Estrella Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
71.)  Director of Donor Relations, Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation, Scottsdale, AZ
72.)  PR Account Coordinator, Martz Agency, Scottsdale, AZ
73.)  Production Specialist, McMurry, Phoenix, AZ
74.)  Marketing Specialist, McMurry, Phoenix, AZ
75.)  Community Events Coordinator, American Liver Foundation, Phoenix, AZ
76.)  Manager, Alumni Relations and Special Events, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ
77.)  Communications Director, HIBCC, Phoenix, AZ
78.)  Benefits Communications Consultant, Arlington, VA 
79.)  Marketing Manager, Arlington, VA
80.)  DEVELOPMENT AND DONOR SERVICES COORDINATOR,  PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO, Columbus, Ohio
81.)  MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST Goodwill Industries International, Rockville, MD
82.)  ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR, BETHESDA MAGAZINE, Bethesda, MD
83.)  Market Segment Studies/Strategic Planning,  SAIC, Defense Solutions Group, NSWC Crane, Indiana
84.)  Director of Public Affairs, American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), Alexandria, VA
85.)  Communications Manager, AMCS, Manly, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
86.)  Part-time Journalist, Central Coast Radio, Gosford, NSW, Australia
87.)  Communications & Marketing Coordinator, Bowls Australia, Melbourne
88.)  Publications Officer, Centre for Appropriate Technology, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
89.)  Radio Coordinator/Trainer & Video Coordinator/Trainer, Ngaanyatjarra Council, Ngganyatjarra Lands, Irrunytju (Wingellina) Community, NT, Australia
90.)  SENIOR POLICY COUNSEL, America’s Second Harvest, The Nation’s Food Bank Network, Chicago, IL
91.)  FEDERAL POLICY ASSOCIATE, America’s Second Harvest, The Nation’s Food Bank Network, Chicago, IL
90.)  Web Development Manager Requirements, Altera, San Jose, CA
91.)  Global Marketing Manager, Cypress Semiconductor, San Jose, CA
92.)  Communications Manager, AMCS, Manly, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
93.)  Atmosphere Characters, Disney Entertainment Productions, Disneyland Resort – Team Disney Anaheim, Anaheim, CA

…And a lot more.

***  One Paragraph Pitch:

Hello,

Hope this is fine for OPP.

“A curiosity about everything in life and thirst for a new challenges paved the way to accepting my career responsibilities as they presented themselves”.  Dedicated & committed professional with a sharp business acumen, interest in new age technologies & services which groomed strong analytical, problem solving, strategic thinking and decision-making skills.  Ability to rapidly learn and assimilate complex and technical information in unfamiliar situations and be able to systematically gather relevant information from different sources to identify and manage resolution of problems or issues.

Highly challenging and going beyond the status quo to generate and champion innovative solutions. Possess strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to lead, and participate on cross-functional teams and projects. Key strenght on  strong interpersonal, oral communication and consulting skills for fostering two-way communications, interacting with all levels of management, and building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. Excellent written communication skills including the ability to develop effective presentations and draft testimony and other regulatory filings. Proven experience in CAPEX planning, organizing, coordinating, and successful procurement of R & D related Telecom Hardware n Software's and assignments with minimum direction, often under tight time constraints and changing priorities. Strong computer skills is added advantages in the use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Excel, Exceed, Sablime, SAP, etc.  Me typically possess five or more years experience in Administration, Facility Management, HR & Event, contract & Labour management, with plus one year of Lab supervisory or project management experience.

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Liz

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***  JOTW Safety Tip of the Week:

What’s happens when hammer meets hand:

http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil/photo/archive/archive_101-150/photo125.htm

***  Thursday was a great day for baseball.  We had good seats at RFK to see the Nats comes from behind and beat the Braves.  The bullpen actually got a save.  Red Sox took two from Detroit while the Yankees lost.

***  Tom and I spent the weekend at Camp Moss Hollow in Markham, Virginia, where the Order of the Arrow was performing service work.  Tom was the “Ordeal master” for the Old Dominion Chapter Spring Ordeal to induct 48 new members of the Order of the Arrow.  I worked on creating a new overnight campsite.  The Ranger said our work would benefit 600 campers this summer.  Imagine growing up and not catching a frog or a salamander or crayfish, or watching a bluebird or seeing a sky full of stars.  Camp Moss Hollow is operated by Family and Child Services of Washington D.C., and provides a place where an at-risk child can be safe, so that for one week they can be a kid.  I slept out in the open on Friday night.  It rained some, but the stars did come out in the middle of the night.  Before the “Pro Ordeal Ceremony” of Friday, I was standing on the porch looking at the candidates when I felt something between my legs.  It felt like a cat was rubbing up against me.  I looked down to see a raccoon crawling up my pants. 

***  From Marty Welles:

I was sitting at the Cantina Marina bar the other day, here in Washington, DC, with a group of people and someone mentioned they were looking for a communications job.  I referred here to JOTW and she said with great pride - I've been on that list for, like, 5 years.  She's originally from Arizona but now works in DC.  I said, well I know Ned.  That put her in her place.

Marty

***  Get a life…for me:

Hi Ned,

I’m a longtime subscriber to JOTW but I hate reading through all the listings that don’t interest me. In the future, could you please only send me the listings of vice president positions or higher that pay $150,000 a year or more?

Thanks in advance and God bless.

Mike Sorohan

***  From Robert Holland, ABC:

Capt. Lundquist:
 
Mr. Sorohan has a point, but it does not go far enough. Please send me only the listings I'm interested in. And only the funny jokes. I'm sure you know which ones I'm talking about.
 
Robert J Holland, ABC

***  More from Robert:

Regarding this comment, "I would suggest that whoever volunteers for the position agree to do the job as you do it, or not volunteer at all."
 
Robert says:  And I would suggest that this person volunteer to do it
next time.
 
Some people need to get a life and learn to appreciate the kindness --
and the occasional sarcastic humor -- of others.

Regarding this comment aimed at Uma:  "This is a list for PROFESSIONAL
COMMUNICATORS, a group to which you presumably belong.  Are you
seriously communicating this way to THIS audience?  Ned is not
"catering" to anyone's "whim."  "OMG" is not professional; nor is it a
word.  Just look at the folks who send in submissions - top employers
and executives throughout the country, who  have come to depend on this excellent resource. And perhaps rethink  your response to valid concerns about the new format that you unilaterally selected.  And then hope that you don't find yourself in a position to have to interview with anyone on this list for a job!"

Robert says:  "And this person must not read anything but the ads. Since when has JOTW been a model of decorum?  And that's just the way we like it!"

Robert adds:

OK, now that I'm over my anger at the small but vocal minority of
complainers, I want to volunteer to produce JOTW next time you need
someone to do it. I will require some training. But just let somebody
complain. They think Uma was a smartass???

***  From EE:

Mr. Lundquist:

What you are doing for people in public relations and the communications fields is very helpful.  I know what you do for the job postings and your newsletter is a lot of work, but I wanted to know if there was some way that you can just send the entry level jobs to people like me who just graduated from college separate.  It is discouraging to see all the job postings and not be able to apply for them because us recent graduates have lack of experience or be turned down from the employer because our internships and part time jobs do not cut the standards. 

I would really appreciate any feedback on how I could help you out as well.  It would be a dream of mine to find a public relations job in Pittsburgh, Pa., without being a saleswoman.

Thanks!

Elizabeth

(I am happy to share the jobs that I find out about with anyone and everyone.)

***  From PK:

Ned
I love the newsletter - I'm a freelancer and it gives me a great idea of who is hiring what, etc.
Your vacation replacement was fab
I also appreciate the "can't wait job opportunity"
 
thanks!
Peggy

***  From Steve Slater:

I'm thrilled you posted the comments generated by last week's replacement. (You should also take it as validation your newsletter means so much to so many).

Meanwhile, I recognize it's easy to fuss, not so easy to step up.  I'm happy to volunteer to put this together for your next vacation -- if only to read the next installment of Ned and Laura's adventures. Thanks for sharing.

Steven

***  It’s good even when it’s not so good:

Hi Ned,

I appreciate everything you do to get this newsletter out to its many
anxious subscribers, I appreciate the numbers when they are there and
still appreciate the e-mail when they are not, I appreciate the fact
that you can take a vacation and that someone is willing to step in in
your absence so we could still get the weekly e-mail, and I appreciate
the "can't wait " listings.

Thanks very much!!

Becki

***  From Shonali Burke, ABC:

Ned -
 
I just read—and in some cases, had to re-read—some of the e-mails that were sent to Uma.
 
Having guest-edited JOTW a couple of times, I can tell everyone this much: no one can even BEGIN to imagine how much work it takes to put this together (and I've told you that personally several times).
 
I think I did it a couple of years in a row for 3 or 4 weeks each time... and by God, what I didn't reap financially, I surely earned in karma. If anyone thinks trying to put collate a plain text e-mail, including those last-minute, frantic “OMG I hope you haven’t sent it out is it too late to include this” notes; putting the listings together so that they make sense; and then format the whole thing so that it reads clearly; is easy—well, my friends, think again. I even remember getting a couple of e-mails asking if I'd ever thought of grouping the listings together by state. (I didn't respond to those, for fear I would lose it.)
 
The upside to all this is, of course, that it's a great sign as to how highly JOTW is regarded, and how critical it is to the subscribers' Mondays (and probably some other days).
 
But the fact remains—rather than let a JOTW hiatus take place, Uma stepped into your shoes—so hats off to her!
 
And, quite frankly - I thought the "chill pill" comment was funny. FWIW.
 
Shonali
 
***  From Doug:

Ned,
 
How's it going? I just read through the litany of e-mails. I especially liked the lady, Sarah, who wanted to be removed. Wow.
 
First, where did the spirit of the Internet go?
 
Second, have these guys never had any rain falling in their lives?
 
Third, I am volunteering to do it for you -- for free -- the next time
you need a sub.  Really. 
 
I'd even put in the index.
 
I really loved your description of Florence. I haven't been there in
twenty years.  My wife and I met in Bologna. 
 
I think they are important to point out.
 
Doug

***  To-ing and Fro-ing:

Ned,

Oh, please, oh please, oh please send the photo of the Holy Cat or magical kitty or whatever you called that adorable cat you described seeing in Italy.  By the way,  Fiesole and, of course, Florence are some of my FAVORITE places anywhere -- delighted you all had a chance to mill around there!

And, to the fellow (Hal) who was asking about the video -- if you produce one (I have done), keep it to 20 minutes or less.  Saves money and holds your audience.   Plenty of time to tell a story and not too much time for an audience to pay attention.

What a lot of to-ing and fro-ing over Uma!!  My goodness, folks, she was doing us all a favor!!  How presumptuous to dictate the terms of the favor which she was doing for us!!!!

And, obviously, the "regular" version reached me just fine this time so problem over, if there was one.

Thanks,

Mary D.

***  Who loves you?

Ned –

Thank you, the lovely people at Imre Communications, and all your wonderful JOTW readers who participated in the AHA contest. I was really touched by your efforts, and the Target gift card Imre sent me was blown through in one major retail-therapy spree this week.

The girls got clothes, books, and office supplies (for some reason, this is their second favorite section of Target, after clothes) and I got a funky elaborate waffle iron, something I’ve been toying with getting for a while. I lead an exciting life.

BTW, on Mother’s Day weekend, the Washington Council of Governments named me Foster Parent of the Year for Arlington County. Big gala, local political and media luminaries, cool swag … but did I get a Target gift card? A waffle iron? No!

So, thank you all!

Isabel Kaldenbach
Buckley & Kaldenbach, Inc.
703-979-3076
703-979-0135 fax
703-801-7402 cellwww.buckleykaldenbach.com