Overqualified

If you have never been told that you are overqualified, then you must be doing something wrong.

It is very easy to be thought of as overqualified by prospective employers, especially for those of us who are older workers. If you have two or more academic degrees, you especially should be prepared for the prejudice from hiring managers that your educational qualifications bring.

This online column is all about how to stand out. So, if you do stand out because of your educational qualifications and decades of work experience, why are you considered to be overqualified?

If you want to learn how I handled the competing goals of standing out while not appearing overqualified, please reach out for a personal interaction with me electronically using woodygoulart@me.com and I will answer your questions. I am unable to post confidential career information about myself here online, but I certainly will help you by candidly answering your career advancement questions by email.

And, believe me, I have been told many times that I am overqualified, so I know what’s what: I have a doctoral degree and a master’s degree plus decades of professional experience. This has earned me a lot of prejudice from hiring managers.

The lessons I learned in my job searches are simple: No matter how qualified you are, be sure that you tailor your presentation differently for every time you apply for a new job posting. You need to know what the hiring manager is looking for and present yourself in ways that will make you stand out as the best choice.


Share your comments and suggestions on the subject of being overqualified. I look forward to hearing from you today! Use the comment box below to post your opinions here on Ned’s JOTW site.

See the growing list of posts in the “Stand Out” series here at Ned’s JOTW website.

Your Very Next Step newsletter for November 2013

Your Very Next Step newsletter for November  2013

 

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“No effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost.”

– Helen Keller

 

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
– Lao Tzu

 “Your Very Next Step” newsletter, published by Ned Lundquist, is a cooperative community, and everyone is invited, no…encouraged, no…urged to participate.   Share your adventures with the network today!  Send to lundquist989@cs.com.

***  To subscribe for free: 

 

Send us your comments, questions, and contributions to lundquist989@cs.com.

Contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.

 

*** In this issue:

***  Ned’s upcoming travel:

***  Google Launches World’s First High-Resolution Interactive Map of Global Deforestation

***  Illegal lumber – Wood you buy?

***  Here’s a neat sports park reusing packing materials to create trick spots

***  The Radisson Blu Hotel’s 82-Foot Aquadom Aquarium Brings Sea-Life and Scuba Diving to Berlin

***  From Business Travel News:  BTN’s 2013 Airline Survey: Follow The Leader

***  Fodors: Where to Go This Winter

***  More charging stations added at airports for power-hungry travelers

***  10 Cheeses Worth Traveling For

***  The Secret to Booking a Cruise at a Deep Discount

***  Swimming Upstream – Freshwater Fish in a Warming World

***  America’s elk migration

***  15 Cool and Unusual Hotel Lobby Features

***  New United Plan Puts Profit Ahead of Passengers

***  Fodor’s 10 Best US Ski Resorts for Families

***  Restoring your faith in mankind, From Jack Duggan:

 

***  National Rail-Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: November  2013

Michigan’s Dequindre Cut Greenway

 

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

 

1.)  Volunteer service opportunities, Shawnee National Forest, Harrisburg, Illinois

2.)  Volunteer Project, Lapolosa Wilderness, Enkpsini Wilderness Experience, South Africa

3.)  Climb Leader, Mazamas, Portland OR

4.)  Volunteer Long Trail Patrol, Green Mountain Club, Waterbury Ctr, VT

 

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation employment opportunities:

1.)  Senior Director, Corporate Relations, National Wildlife Federation, Reston, VA

2.) Senior Manager, Corporate Relations, National Wildlife Federation, Reston, VA

3.)  Development Officer, Foundation Relations, World Wildlife Fund, Washington, D.C.

4.)  Marketing and Communications Manager, Discover Prince William & Manassas, Manassas, Virginia

5.)  Senior Program Officer, Forestry and Climate Change, African Wildlife Federation, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kinshasa, DRC

6.)  Guest Services Manager – Worldmark Bison Ranch, Overgaard, AZ

7.)  Communications and Outreach Manager, American Prairie Reserve, Bozeman, Montana

 

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!
*** Do you have a travel adventure, conservation or outdoor update  to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

 

***  Ned’s upcoming travel:

 

December 6-12 – Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

January 18-25, 2014 — Copemhagen, Denmark; Karlskrona, Sweden; Gothenberg, Sweden; Stockholm, Sweden.

 

January 25-28, 2014 — Helsinki, Finland

 

January 28 – February 1, 2014 — Portsmouth, UK

 

March 17 – 20, 2014 — Accra, Ghana

 

***  From Barbara Lundquist:

 

I found a cool google deforestaion map. It’s interacvtive, too.  Here’s a story on it:

 

***  Google Launches World’s First High-Resolution Interactive Map of Global Deforestation

 

by Lidija Grozdanic

 

Google Earth just launched the first high-resolution map of global deforestation. The project was developed in collaboration with the University of Maryland, NASA and USGS by analyzing 654,178 Landsat images from the last ten years. The interactive map (http://earthenginepartners.appspot.com/science-2013-global-forest) will hopefully make a difference in fighting deforestation – especially since studies have shown that tropical forest loss is increasing by 2,101 square kilometers (811 square miles) each year.

 

http://inhabitat.com/google-launches-worlds-first-high-resolution-interactive-map-of-global-deforestation/#ixzz2l0kfLSyJ

 

***  Illegal lumber – Wood you buy?

 

http://www.wri.org/blog/lumber-liquidators-raid-shows-companies-need-heed-us-lacey-act

 

***  Here’s a neat sports park reusing packing materials to create trick spots

 

http://inhabitat.com/crazy-extreme-sports-park-combines-snowboarding-organic-food-and-repurposed-shipping-containers-in-vegas/

 

***  The Radisson Blu Hotel’s 82-Foot Aquadom Aquarium Brings Sea-Life and Scuba Diving to Berlin

 

by Diane Pham

 

‘Scuba diving in Germany’ isn’t usually penned into many tourists’ to-do lists — for obvious reasons — but at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Berlin this far-fetched idea becomes a reality with their towering Aquadom aquarium.

 

Read more:

 

http://inhabitat.com/the-radisson-blu-hotels-82-foot-aquadom-aquarium-brings-sea-life-and-scuba-diving-to-berlin/

 

***  From Business Travel News:  BTN’s 2013 Airline Survey: Follow The Leader

 

http://www.businesstravelnews.com/Business-Travel-Research/BTN-s-2013-Airline-Survey–Follow-The-Leader/?ib=Airlines&a=btn&cid=eltrDaily

 

***  Fodors: Where to Go This Winter

 

We’ve compiled our favorite picks for a cold-weather escape, whether you fancy zooming down the slopes, sipping hot toddies by the fire, or enjoying culinary and cultural hotspots like Houston and Cape Town. Bonus: If you travel during the first few weeks of January, you’re likely to score great deals on hotels and airfare.

 

http://www.fodors.com/news/photos/where-to-go-this-winter?ref=news_fd_112313

 

***  More charging stations added at airports for power-hungry travelers

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2013/11/20/airport-power-electric-outlet-charging-station/3641489/

 

***  10 Cheeses Worth Traveling For

 

http://www.fodors.com/news/photos/10-cheeses-worth-traveling-for?ref=news_fd_112313#!1-intro

 

***  The Secret to Booking a Cruise at a Deep Discount

 

http://lifestylejournal.com/the-secret-to-booking-a-cruise-at-a-deep-discount/?ref=ob&ad_id=19084756

 

***  Swimming Upstream – Freshwater Fish in a Warming World

 

http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/Media-Center/Reports/Archive/2013/09-04-13-Freshwater-Fish-Climate-Change-Report.aspx

 

***  America’s elk migration

 

Elk are naturally a migratory species.  If the seasons are mild,  with little variation between their winter and summer climates, they might not migrate.  For example, Roosevelt Elk found in the Pacific Coast regions in California, Oregon and Washington States do not migrate.   But other subspecies of elk in North America migrate—between high elevations in the summer and lower in the winter—up to a 100 miles.  Elk are often referred to by their native name, wapiti.  A herd is actually called a gang. 

 

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/elk/

 

Tom and I camped during the summer in a large plain that was a wintering ground for elk in the Gros Ventres valley in Wyoming.  Elk bones were everywhere.

 

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem elk herd numbers over 200,000 individuals and during the spring and fall, they take part in the longest elk migration in the continental U.S. Elk in the southern regions of Yellowstone National Park and in the surrounding National Forests migrate south towards the town of Jackson, Wyoming where they winter for up to six months on the National Elk Refuge. Conservationists there ensure the herd is well fed during the harsh winters.

 

Many of the elk that reside in the northern sections of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem migrate to lower altitudes in Montana, mainly to the north and west.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elk

 

While in the Gros Ventres wilderness, Tom and I worked with fellow Scouts participating in the 2008 ArrowCorps 5 service project in Bridger-Teton National Forest, removing barbed wire from rangeland so the elk and pronghorn antelope can follow their migratory routes.

 

“In the Pinedale Ranger District of the forest, the Dutch Joe Fence Removal project will remove five miles of fence that will then be packed out on a mule string.   This project takes place at Dutch Joe which is south of Pinedale, Wyoming.  2-5 miles of fence will be removed from remote sites in the Dutch Joe area resulting in wildlife habitat enhancement.”

 

***  15 Cool and Unusual Hotel Lobby Features

 

http://www.fodors.com/news/photos/15-cool-and-unusual-hotel-lobby-features#!1-intro

 

***  New United Plan Puts Profit Ahead of Passengers

 

United today unveiled a plan to cut costs by $2 billion annually, and increase ancillary revenue by $700 million. Conspicuously missing: anything benefiting its customers.

http://www.frequentflier.com/blog/new-united-plan-puts-profit-ahead-of-passengers/  

 

***  Fodor’s 10 Best US Ski Resorts for Families

 

These 10 resorts across the country have a reputation for being especially kind to kin. Not only will kids of all ages be happy, there’s plenty for parents to enjoy, too.

 

http://www.fodors.com/news/photos/10-best-us-ski-resorts-for-families?ref=news_fd_112313#!1-intro

 

***  Restoring your faith in mankind, From Jack Duggan:

 

Ned –

 

Not, perhaps, the most dramatic travel story, but certainly anxiety-provoking for a  few hours.

 

With my youngest son I arrived at the Rogue Valley/Medford International Airport (yes, locals laugh at the “international” designation) with plenty of time.  We checked in and I tucked my I.D. into my shirt pocket.  I set my coat on the back of a chair, my bag beside me.  They called the flight and I got up and went through security.

 

We were flying to L.A. where I was to appear as a contestant on Wheel of Fortune (show will air Jan. 23, 2014).  As we touched down at LAX I thought, “Where’s my jacket?”  With my wallet, my cash and my credit cards!  Most important, my Social Security I.D., required of contestants on WoF, was in that wallet.  As my mind backtracked, I realized I had left the jacket hanging on the chair in the Medford Airport.  ULP!

 

I turned my phone on when we reached the terminal and there was a message from my wife; my jacket had been turned in and was being held for me in Medford.  But I still had no Social Security I.D., no credit cards and only the cash in my pocket. 

 

At the hotel I somewhat sheepishly explained the situation to the manager and used their cash machine (that card I keep with me) to pay for our lodging.  Then I called my brother, who is also my tax preparer, and he faxed me Social Security documents.

 

I can’t reveal the outcome of my appearance on WoF, but I can’t wonder if it mightn’t have been different.  If only….

 

Walk in Peace – Jack

 

***  How about you?  Any wardrobe advice for fellow flyers?

Any interesting stories while going through security?

 

Send to Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.

 

*** National Rail-Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: November  2013

Michigan’s Dequindre Cut Greenway

By Laura Stark

 

“It went from a really crazy idea to a world-class community asset.”

 

Everyone has heard about Detroit’s troubles: the bankruptcy, the population decline, abandoned buildings and urban decay. What’s not often heard is the story of the strength, resilience and pride of Detroiters. Underneath the rubble of bad press, hope grows as a revitalized riverfront and developing trail system are changing the way people think about the Motor City. A signature component of this movement, the Dequindre Cut Greenway, is itself a Cinderella story.

 

“Detroit is not some dying city that nobody wants to be in,” says Eric Oberg, trail development manager in the Midwest Regional Office of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC). “That’s not the narrative on the ground there. We can’t say that everything is rainbows and unicorns; there are problems, but people are facing those problems, not dwelling on them.”

 

The Dequindre Cut—once a haven for derelicts and drug activity and now a well-loved showpiece with a uniquely Detroit flavor—is the epitome of this sentiment. The “Cut” is a wide trench in downtown Detroit, just over a mile long, that was sunk 25 feet below street level in the 1920s by the Grand Trunk Railroad to avoid foot and vehicle traffic, which continued overhead unimpeded on more than a dozen bridges. Passenger and freight service was discontinued on the line in the early-to-mid 1980s and the corridor sat vacant. Weeds and underbrush took over, and trash littered the way.

 

“The immediate universal reaction to the idea of building a trail there was, ‘You are out of your freaking mind,'” recalls Tom Woiwode, director of the GreenWays Initiative of the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan.

 

Yet, anchored by two of the city’s cultural and historical touchstones, the corridor held promise. At its northern end was Eastern Market, a commercial district centered around a six-block farmers market in operation since 1891. At the other end was the Detroit River, a key part of the Great Lakes system and an international border (counterintuitively, you have to go south from Detroit to enter Canada).

 

This was not the first time Woiwode had faced an uphill battle. In 1999, he had the vision of using greenways to connect 250 municipalities within the seven-county area that included and surrounded Detroit. The program he developed, the GreenWays Initiative, was the first of its kind in the country. The effort was launched in 2001 with the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan setting out to raise $25 million from the private sector to leverage $50 million in public dollars for the design, planning, and funding of greenways in the region.

 

RTC supported the effort, compiling a report on the abandoned rail corridors in the greater Detroit region that could potentially be converted into rail-trails. At first, not everyone was on board. “There was a sizeable push-back by a number of foundations,” says Woiwode. “They said ‘Detroit is the Motor City. You’re never going to be able to build trails here.'”

 

But enthusiasm for the idea grew and eventually the organization surpassed even its most ambitious goals. One of the projects that was partially funded by the GreenWays Initiative was the Dequindre Cut. The trail’s pavement was laid in the 2008 and, although it wasn’t officially opened yet, Woiwode recalls the high sense of anticipation. “I would be standing on a bridge looking over the construction site and would see people crawling over the barricades because they were so excited by how cool this thing was.” When the greenway opened the following summer, “It went from a really crazy idea to a world-class community asset.”

 

To help allay fears, the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy, stewards of the trail, installed a series of emergency call boxes and security cameras along the route, and created a uniformed security force to patrol the Cut and adjacent Detroit RiverWalk by foot and bike. Today, Marc Pasco, communications director for the organization says, “Crime along the riverfront and the Dequindre Cut is virtually nonexistent.”

 

Not only was the new trail a safe and useful link through the city, it offered something not found elsewhere: The graffiti-covered walls along the Cut were left alone by the trail’s proponents.

 

“The artwork is a local stamp that lets Detroiters know that this is us, this is who we are, this is our trail,” says Oberg. “The graffiti along the trail makes a big impact that people get. The artwork is prominent, not subtle, and makes an impression.”

 

Prior to the greenway’s opening, the revitalization of city’s riverfront—which the Dequindre Cut would eventually link to—paved the way for change. “Ten years ago, the Detroit riverfront wasn’t a very attractive place,” says Pasco. “There were abandoned buildings, weeded lots, cement silos, and it offered very little public access to the river.”

 

Momentum took off when the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy formed in 2003. Through a public/private partnership with the City of Detroit, General Motors, the Kresge Foundation, and others, the area has been reclaimed for the public good, generating thousands of jobs and an annual spending along the riverfront of $43.7 million, according to an economic impact study published just this year.

 

The RiverWalk, at the southern end of the Dequindre Cut, connects to Milliken State Park, numerous plazas and pocket parks, and the Renaissance Center, a cluster of seven skyscrapers serving as General Motors’ world headquarters, as well as a massive shopping, dining, lodging, and entertainment complex.

 

Soon, both the RiverWalk and the Dequindre Cut Greenway will be expanding. “When we first started talking about the Dequindre Cut, a lot of people were skeptical,” says Todd Scott, the Detroit greenways coordinator for Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance. “They thought no one would use it, but now people keep asking, ‘When are you going to make it longer?'”

 

The answer is fall 2014. A northern extension of the greenway is currently underway that will add just shy of a mile of trail along the former railroad corridor up to Mack Avenue.

 

“I’ve lived in Southeast Michigan my entire life,” says Pasco. “I’ve seen it through not so great times, but things are starting to transform. There’s an electricity in the air now that you can almost feel, a sense of vibrancy and urgency in Detroit that’s been missing for a long time.”

 

Oberg, who met with the city’s trail advocates and planners this summer felt it, too. “The take-away from our visit was that Detroit is not going to stay down,” he says. “There’s a lot of positive energy and good things going on there. It’s a wonderful American city.”

 

Grade: The trail itself is relatively flat, but runs through a corridor 25 feet below street level.

 

Getting There: Detroit Metro Airport (1 Detroit Metropolitan Airport Tram) sits about 20 miles southwest of the trail.

 

Access and Parking: Free parking is available at Rivard Plaza, one block west of William G. Milliken State Park. From the lot, take the Detroit RiverWalk east along Atwater Street to the start of the Dequindre Cut Greenway.

 

To navigate the area with an interactive GIS map, and to see more photos, user reviews and ratings, plus loads of other trip-planning information, visit RTC’s free trail-finder website, TrailLink.com.

 

Rentals: Bicycle rentals—cruisers, hybrids, road bikes, and tandems—are available along the RiverWalk from Wheelhouse Detroit (1340 E. Atwater Street; info@wheelhousedetroit.com; 313-656-2453). Helmets and locks are included, and accessories such as baby seats and trailers are also available. A variety of guided tours are available from the shop as well.

http://www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringFeatures/trailMonth/index.html

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

 

1.)  Volunteer service opportunities, Shawnee National Forest, Harrisburg, Illinois

 

Join the Shawnee Volunteer Corps !

 

Volunteers with many different skills are needed to assist with the various programs on the Shawnee National Forest. Volunteer opportunities vary in length, type of skill required, and even where they are located (outside on the trails or in the office at a desk).

 

Public involvement plays an important part in managing our national forest lands. The Shawnee National Forest relies more and more on volunteers to assist with campgrounds and other programs.  Concerned citizens help the forest to provide better wildlife habitat, identify and preserve historic sites, and build and maintain trails. Read the latest news about the Shawnee Volunteer Corps in the Volunteer Vibe newsletter.  There are numerous volunteer trail improvement projects offered through out the year. College Groups are welcome to complete our Alternative Spring Break Application so that we can plan and organize their volunteer experience.

 

For more information about volunteering for specific projects on the forest, contact the Shawnee Volunteer Corps at (618) 833- 8576 extension 115 or email at shawneevolunteercorps@yahoo.com.    

http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/shawnee/home/?cid=fsm9_038600

 

2.)  Volunteer Project, Lapolosa Wilderness, Enkpsini Wilderness Experience, South Africa

http://www.enkosini.org/LapolosaWilderness.htm

 

3.)  Climb Leader, Mazamas, Portland OR

 

Our climb leaders go through a rigorous training program that teaches both hard skills of technical climbing and the soft skills of managing a climb team.

 

For complete details, see the Climb Leader Development pages (http://www.mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C85/).

 

A vital part of the Mazamas mission is to provide climbing opportunities for Mazamas members and non-members. These climbs depend on the volunteer efforts of climb leaders. The history of the Mazamas is one of a proud tradition of volunteerism, leading climbs in the Northwest and beyond for well over a century. While the Mazamas are not a guide service, all climb leaders receive training at the highest standards. This training is monitored and encouraged through the Mazamas Climb Leader Development Program.  The purpose of the Leadership Development Program is to provide sufficient training and learning opportunities for the development of climb leaders for Mazama activities.

 

A leader is a member whose skills and experience are considered to be adequate for assuming the formal leadership role for an activity. The leader is NOT a commercial guide and Mazamas provides no certification to a leader. Leaders have some expenses reimbursed, but are NOT paid for their role.

 

A leader is expected to have sufficient technical skills in mountaineering to comfortably complete the routes he/she leads.  Required skill levels will vary depending on the difficulty of routes the leader wants to climb.

 

A leader is expected to have both studied and demonstrated in the field basic accident management and rescue skills appropriate to the climb being led. First aid skills appropriate to mountaineering are required.

 

Experience is a key element for a qualified leader. As a general rule, a climber is expected to have completed at least a dozen climbs before applying to the program.  No list of criteria alone is sufficient to ensure any individual is appropriate to be a leader for the Mazamas. The Climbing Committee will always use their judgment in appointing leaders. 

 

The Mazamas climb leadership development program is designed to:

•Provide opportunities for candidates to develop leadership skills and additional mountaineering experience.

•Increase candidates visibility within the Mazamas, increasing opportunities to meet as many leaders and members as possible.

•Allow the maximum number of leaders to view and critique the climbing and leadership skills of the candidate.

•Provide a standardized review base for evaluating a candidate’s leadership development; ensuring the level of leadership proficiency expected by the Mazamas.

 

http://www.mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C5/

 

4.)  Volunteer Long Trail Patrol, Green Mountain Club, Waterbury Ctr, VT

 

Run away and join the trail crew for a week! Meet new people – all ages, backgrounds, and from all over the U.S. and the world. Camp out in the Vermont mountains. Learn how to build and maintain hiking trails – or, if you’re already an experienced trail maintainer, practice your skills on some neat projects.

 

The crew is made up of 8 – 10 volunteers each week led by experienced paid staff. The GMC will provide food, group camping gear, tools, skills training, and pretty good times. This crew works every year from mid- July through late September. A minimum of one week commitment is required, although people can choose to stay longer!

 

To apply, just use the standard volunteer application. To learn about our sister volunteer trail crews on other parts of the Appalachian Trail go to Appalachian Trail Conservancy web page.

 

For more details about the volunteer crew see Long Trail Patrol and Outdoor Leadership.

 

http://www.greenmountainclub.org/page.php?id=181

 

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation employment opportunities:

1.)  Senior Director, Corporate Relations, National Wildlife Federation, Reston, VA

http://www.nwf.org/How-to-Help/Jobs-at-NWF/Search-Openings.aspx

 

2.) Senior Manager, Corporate Relations, National Wildlife Federation, Reston, VA

http://www.nwf.org/How-to-Help/Jobs-at-NWF/Search-Openings.aspx

 

3.)  Development Officer, Foundation Relations, World Wildlife Fund, Washington, D.C.

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=396900015

 

4.)  Marketing and Communications Manager, Discover Prince William & Manassas, Manassas, Virginia

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15575603

 

5.)  Senior Program Officer, Forestry and Climate Change, African Wildlife Federation, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kinshasa, DRC

http://www.awf.org/about/careers/senior-program-officer-forestry-and-climate-change

 

***  From Mark Sofman:

 

6.)  Guest Services Manager – Worldmark Bison Ranch, Overgaard, AZ

 

7.)  Communications and Outreach Manager, American Prairie Reserve, Bozeman, Montana

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15611912

 

*** Send your job opportunities to share with the YVNS network to lundquist989@cs.com.

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DEFCON 1 Newsletter for November 27, 2013

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OPV Middle East

 

09 – 11 December, 2013

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi

 

http://www.opvmiddleeast.com/Event.aspx?id=881478

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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter

DEFCON 1 Newsletter for November 27, 2013

http://www.yourdefcon1.com/

www.nedsjotw.com

Issue # 342

 

“The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.”

– Albert Einstein

 

***  You can also subscribe to this and my other two newsletters at .  The Job of the Week serves communication professionals.  Your Very Next Step is my travel/outdoors/adventure/conservation newsletter.  They’re all free!

 

***  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. 

DEFCON 1 brings you job opportunities every week, and counts on members like you to submit job listings to share and post in this newsletter.

 

Help the network grow.  Sign up a friend.  They can join for free simply by visiting and selecting DEFCON 1.

 

When you learn about a job opportunity in the defense sector, such as a position that comes open with your company, you send me the title, organization, location, and a brief description; link; or contact information, and I’ll share.  This is a cooperative network.  That means everyone’s participation is required to provide job opportunities to share. 

 

I never give out, rent, or sell my list, and neither does Topica.

 

***  In this issue (This week’s jobs are listed here, and then offered with links or in more detail below):

 

1.)  IT Web & Multimedia Specialist, MCR, Springfield, VA

2.)  Defense Travel System (DTS) Support Specialist, INSCOM,  Pluribus International, Ft. Belvoir, Va

3.) Lead Conflict and Stabilization Officer, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations,

US Dept of State, Abuja , Nigeria

4.)  Business Manager, MCR, Dayton (Fairborn), OH

5.)  Junior-Level North Korea Analyst, Pluribus International, Reston, VA

6.)  Technical Support Specialist, Office of Naval Research (ONR), MCR, San Diego, CA

7.)  Intelligence Concepts and Technology Integrator, Joint Base Langley-Eustis Air Force Targeting Center, Calhoun International, LLC, Hampton, VA

8.)  Counterterrorism Analyst – SOUTHCOM, Calhoun International, LLC, Miami, FL

9.)  Intelligence Analyst, Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center (IIFC), URS, Indianapolis, Indiana

10.)  PdM NSC Sr. Logistics Analyst, Jacobs, Dumfries, Virginia

11.)  Configuration Management/SE, Jacobs, Falls Church, Virginia

12.)  SENIOR ENGINEER – ELECTRICAL (JLG), Oshkosh Corporation, Hagerstown, Maryland

13.)  SR DESKTOP PUBLISHER (33481), Oshkosh Defense, Oshkosh , WI

14.)  Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineer 3, Northrop Grumman, Sunnyvale, CA

15.)  Pgm Planning Schedlng Anlyst 3, Northrop Grumman, Huntsville, AL

16.)  Propulsion Fluid Analyst, SpaceX, Hawthorne, CA

17.)  Assembler 3 – Second Shift, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Redmond, WA

18.)  Operations Services Support 1,  Aerojet Rocketdyne, Culpeper, VA

19.)  Hybrid Rocket Avionics Engineer, The Spaceship Company, Mojave, CA

20.)  Space Suit Design Engineer, SpaceX, Hawthorne, CA

 

…and more!

 

***  Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

 

December 9-11 Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

January 26-29  Helsinki, Finland (Tentative)

 

January 30-31, Portsmouth, UK

 

March 17-18-19, Accra, Ghana

 

***  Upcoming events:

 

***  OPV Middle East

 

09 – 11 December, 2013

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi

 

http://www.opvmiddleeast.com/Event.aspx?id=881478

 

***  Surface Warships 2014

 

Portsmouth, UK

January 30-31

 

http://www.surfacewarships.com/

 

The full agenda for Surface Warships 2014 has just been released and is available to download now at www.surfacewarships.com/brochure.

 

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

 

This week’s Top Job is from MCR (Note:  Ned works for this company.  Please let them know you heard about this opportunity from Ned’s JOTW newsletter.)

 

1.)  IT Web & Multimedia Specialist, MCR, Springfield, VA

 

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For 36 years, we have provided objectivity, smart thinking and the highest levels of support to help our clients get the job done, and done right. Our vast experience and knowledgeable people are our greatest assets. Their subject matter expertise, commitment to excellence and the high quality of their work, combined with our full suite of services, allows our clients to accomplish their missions and support national priorities. Our corporate values are based on integrity, excellence, honesty, service and trust. It is through these values that we form long-term client partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain talented employees. For more information about MCR, LLC career opportunities, please visit www.mcri.com.

 

Description of Duties:

•Thorough knowledge of electronic publishing and structured authoring software (e.g., HTML and XML languages) to include desired familiarity with Framemaker, and SGML.

•Graphic design or multimedia production experience.

•Thorough knowledge of basic web design principles.

•Proficiency with web publishing software and protocols (FTP, HTTP).

•Familiarity with relational databases such as: Oracle, MySQL, Sybase, SQL Server. Familiarity with SQL and CGI scripting.

 

Requirements for the Position:

•A bachelor’s degree in IT, Technical or related field and 7-14 years of related work experience.

•Develops content, and maintains associated systems for agency internal and/or external web sites, including sites hosted on classified networks.

•Plans, designs, and performs content enhancements and/or updates to websites.

•Recommends best practices, develops guidance and content standards, and ensures best practices and quality standards are met and maintained.

•Designs and builds web pages using a variety of graphics software applications, techniques, and tools.

•Uses a variety of graphics software applications, techniques, and tools.

•Designs and develops user interface features, site animation, and special effects elements.

•Contributes to the design group’s efforts to enhance the appeal of the organization’s online offerings.

•Designs the website to support the organization’s strategies and goals relative to external communications.

•Requires knowledge of web-based technologies including browsers, ASP pages, HTML code, object-oriented technology, and graphics software. Ensures website content is current, accurate, and reliable.

•Ensures websites are available to desired audience with appropriate links and security designed into system and maintained.

•Provides advice on strategies to maximize available content on distributed servers.

•Installs, configures, operates, and advises on the acquisition of multimedia equipment, and supporting media products.

•Provides technical support for meetings, conferences, teleconferences, video-teleconferences, and multimedia projects supporting public relations objectives and strategic objectives of the government office.

•Provides remote-access training via video teleconferencing, and video production.

•Plans, executes, directs, and edits multi-media project productions in support of government customer task requirements and strategic objectives.

•​US Citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and retain the designated Government clearance (TS/SCI). Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

 

Compensation

 

MCR, LLC’s compensation and benefits package is very competitive. It is designed to help employees meet varying needs throughout their careers and to reward employee’s skills, experience, and potential.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

MCR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.  In addition, MCR participates in the DHS E-Verify program.    M/F/V/D

 

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1737

 

2.)  Defense Travel System (DTS) Support Specialist, INSCOM,  Pluribus International, Ft. Belvoir, Va

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PLURIBUSINTERNATIONAL&cws=1&rid=250

 

3.) Lead Conflict and Stabilization Officer, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations,

US Dept of State, Abuja , Nigeria

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=127391051

 

4.)  Business Manager, MCR, Dayton (Fairborn), OH

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1744

 

5.)  Junior-Level North Korea Analyst, Pluribus International, Reston, VA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PLURIBUSINTERNATIONAL&cws=1&rid=288

 

6.)  Technical Support Specialist, Office of Naval Research (ONR), MCR, San Diego, CA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1743

 

7.)  Intelligence Concepts and Technology Integrator, Joint Base Langley-Eustis Air Force Targeting Center, Calhoun International, LLC, Hampton, VA

http://www.jobscore.com/jobs/calhouninternationalllc/intelligence-concepts-and-technology-integrator-planner/dZ99R-qkSr46-xiGakhP3Q

 

8.)  Counterterrorism Analyst – SOUTHCOM, Calhoun International, LLC, Miami, FL

http://www.jobscore.com/jobs/calhouninternationalllc/counterterrorism-analyst-southcom/ah1WUMuHur46WDeJe9fLhG

 

9.)  Intelligence Analyst, Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center (IIFC), URS, Indianapolis, Indiana

https://www.urs.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=85616&CurrentPage=79&sid=364

 

10.)  PdM NSC Sr. Logistics Analyst, Jacobs, Dumfries, Virginia

https://jacobsexternal-jacobstechnology.icims.com/jobs/15155/pdm-nsc-sr.-logistics-analyst/job

 

11.)  Configuration Management/SE, Jacobs, Falls Church, Virginia

http://jacobs.jobs/falls-church-va/configuration-managementse/41762773/job/

 

12.)  SENIOR ENGINEER – ELECTRICAL (JLG), Oshkosh Corporation, Hagerstown, Maryland

https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=Oshkosh&career_job_req_id=45361&career_ns=job_listing&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH

 

13.)  SR DESKTOP PUBLISHER (33481), Oshkosh Defense, Oshkosh , WI

https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=Oshkosh&career_job_req_id=33481&career_ns=job_listing&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH

 

14.)  Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineer 3, Northrop Grumman, Sunnyvale, CA

https://ngc.taleo.net/careersection/ngc_pro/jobdetail.ftl?job=300926&src=JB-10200

 

15.)  Pgm Planning Schedlng Anlyst 3, Northrop Grumman, Huntsville, AL

https://ngc.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=13008692

 

16.)  Propulsion Fluid Analyst, SpaceX, Hawthorne, CA

http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?k=Job&c=qz49Vfwr&j=o1A9Yfws

 

17.)  Assembler 3 – Second Shift, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Redmond, WA

https://jobs-aerojet-rocketdyne.icims.com/jobs/8168/assembler—second-shift/job

 

18.)  Operations Services Support 1,  Aerojet Rocketdyne, Culpeper, VA

https://jobs-aerojet-rocketdyne.icims.com/jobs/7661/operations-services-support-1/job

 

19.)  Hybrid Rocket Avionics Engineer, The Spaceship Company, Mojave, CA

https://careers-virgingalactic.icims.com/jobs/1218/hybrid-rocket-avionics-engineer/job

 

20.)  Space Suit Design Engineer, SpaceX, Hawthorne, CA

http://www.spacex.com/careers/position/3187

 

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JOTW 47-2013

November 25, 2013

www.nedsjotw.com

This is JOTW newsletter number 994

 

“If you can’t explain it to a six year old, you don’t understand it yourself.”

– Albert Einstein

 

***  Welcome to the JOTW network. 

 

 

***  To submit a jobfor sharing on JOTW, please provide the job title, organization or company, and location and send it to Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.  Provide a link or contact info so people can check out your listing or follow up if interested. 

 

Posting a job is free.    The newsletter is then posted at www.nedsjotw.com.  Recruiters can submit up to three jobs for free.  Each job listing may be posted once in the newsletter for free

 

I request that you do not send pdf files that I have to copy and reformat.  I prefer you provide your very brief job description in an email rather than an enclosure.  I must limit the size of your position descriptions (generally to 500 words or less) as I have a size limit on the newsletter (HTML and text content can not exceed 123 KB), which equates to about 7,000 words total.
***  This is a cooperative service.  It relies on your participation and contribution.  As you receive the benefit of this free newsletter, you should also send in jobs you learn about.  This is especially the case when there are job listings in the companies that you work for.

 

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***  Top Jobs:  Stand above the rest.  Your job can be right here, at the top of the weekly JOTW newsletter.  Top job placement costs $100 per job per week.  To be on top, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.

 

***  This week’s top jobs:

 

Corporate Communications Specialist, MCR, Springfield, VA

 

(See below for details)

 

***  If you find out about a job opportunity in communications, send it to me (lundquist989@cs.com), and I’ll share it with the JOTW network. 

 

***  The JOTW network is built upon cooperative principles.  Share, and reap the benefits.  And it feels good to help others.  I call it selfish altruism.  But this also means you need to contribute.

 

***  In this issue:

 

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

 

1.)  Corporate Communications Specialist, MCR, Springfield, VA

2.)  Public Communications Specialist, City of Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA

3.)  Internal Communications Specialist – DES, Direct Energy, Sarasota, FL

4.)  Communications Specialist, American Nurses Association, Silver Spring, MD

5.)  Faculty Position in Digital and Broadcast Journalism, Department of Telecommunications, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

6.)  Director of Corporate Marketing, Genex, Wayne, PA

7.)  Account Supervisor, LevLane, Philadelphia, PA

8.)  Communications Analyst, UPMC, Pittsburgh. PA

9.)  Consumer Communications Advisor, NRECA, Arlington, VA

10.)  Director of Media & Press Relations, NRECA,Arlington, VA

 

11.)  Director, National Membership Outreach, NRECA, Arlington, VA

12.)  Head of Publicity, Universal Music Group, Hollywood, CA

13.)  Director, Corporate Communications Logi Analytics, Mclean, VA

14.)  Director of External Programs, Philip’s Education Partners, Newark, New Jersey

15.)  Corporate Communications Intern, Fahlgren Mortine, Columbus, OH

16.)  Senior Manager-Public Relations (7241), IHS, Southfield, MI

17.)  Senior Communications Specialist (#15672BR), Dominion Power, Richmond, VA

18.)  VP Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, Westar Energy, Wichita, KS

19.)  Communications/Public Relations Manager, NewPage, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

20.)  Corporate Communication / Public Affairs with Security Clearance, Xcellent Technology Solutions, Springfield, VA

 

21.)  Director, Public Relations, MANDIANT, Alexandria, VA

22.)  Public Relations Manager, AvePoint, Jersey City, NJ

23.)  Communications Manager, Siteworx, Reston, VA

24.)  Marketing and Communications Manager, Discover Prince William & Manassas, Manassas, Virginia

25.)  Global Internal Communications Manager, FEI Company, Hillsboro, Oregon

26.)  Director, Corporate Communications & Energy Services, Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc., Sumterville, Florida

27.)  Chief Communications Officer, Wikimedia Foundation, San Francisco, California

28.)  Development and Communications Director, The Center for Urban Pedagogy, New York, New York

29.)  Senior Associate, Corporate Communications, Digitas Health, Publicis Healthcare Communications Group, York, New York

30.)  Account Executive, Flightpath, NY, NY

 

31.)  Senior Manager, Editorial, WorldFish, Penang, Malaysia

32.)  Senior Manager, Media Relations, WorldFish, Penang, Malaysia

33.)  Public Relations Program Manager , National Education Association Health Information Network, Washington D.C.

34.)  Associate Communications Supervisor, Honda North America, Inc., Torrance, Calif.

35.)  Head of Publicity, Universal Music Group, Hollywood  CA 

36.)  Scientific Director/ Medical Director- Promotional Medical Education/Medical Communications, Liberty Personnel Services, Inc., Philadelphia, PA

37.)  Communications Director, PMHCC, Philadelphia, PA

38.)  Marketing Coordinator, Accolade, Plymouth Meeting, PA

39.)  Assistant Professor, Department of Communications Media – Full-time Faculty Member, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pa.

40.)  Vice President of Development and External Affairs, WHEDco, Bronx, New York

 

41.)  Public Relations Strategist, Autodesk, Inc., San Francisco, CA

42.)  Sr. Manager, APAC Mature Field Marketing – Manufacturing, Autodesk, Inc., Tokyo, Japan

43.)  Advisor, External Communications, Sherritt International Corporation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

44.)  Marketing Communications Manager, Autodesk, Inc., San Francisco, CA

45.)  EMEA Marketing Campaign Coordinator, Autodesk, Inc., Goteborg, Sweden

46.)  Editorial and Publications Controller, Rift Valley Institute (RVI), London, UK, Eastern and Central Africa

47.)  Communications Associate, Pew Research Center’s Religion & Public Life Project, Pew Research Center, Washington, DC

48.)  Communications Consultant, Kaiser Permanente, Portland, OR

49.)  Content Marketing Manager, Rawhide, Inc., New London, WI

50.)  Press Secretary, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Washington D.C.

 

51.)  Marketing Campaign and Content Manager, Prometheus Group, Raleigh, North Carolina

52.)  Sr Print Production Mgr Chrysler, Meredith, Troy, Michigan

53.)  Senior Manager, Marketing & Business Development, Crowell & Moring LLP, NY, NY

54.)  Reporter, Wednesday Journal, Oak Park, IL

55.)  Content Manager, Total Wine & More, Rockville, Maryland

56.)  Senior Communication Specialist, Dominion, Richmond, Virginia

57.)  PR Account Executive, Amelie Company, Denver, CO

58.)  Public Relations Communications Coordinator, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

59.)  Communications & Media Relations Manager, Johnson & Wales University, Denver

60.)  Development and Communications Manager, Rhode Island Council for the Humanities, Providence, Rhode Island

 

61.)  Cruise Ship Pop/Rock Vocalist, Landau Music, Inc., Los Angeles  CA 

62.)  Shaved Ice Artist, T-Good’s Shaved Ice, San Antonio, TX

63.)  Ice Pilot / Ice Navigator, Ion Geophysical Corporation, Houston, TX

64.)  Alpine Ice Bar Worker, Squaw Valley Resort, Olympic Valley, CA

65.)  Ice Cream Maker I, Nestle USA, Laurel, MD

66.)  Ice Advisor, Cenergy, Houston, TX

67.)  Dry Ice Operator C, Airgas Inc., Blissfield, MI

68.)  Ice Rink Director, Boys & Girls Club of the White River Valley, Randolph, VT

69.)  Zamboni Operator, Groton School, Groton, MA

 

***  One Paragraph Pitch

 

***  Weekly Piracy Report

 

…and more!  Scroll down and see them all!

 

***  One Paragraph Pitch:

 

Linda B. Aubuchon: I am a well-respected and experienced professional with 20 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, marketing and business operations looking for a new and challenging opportunity to leverage my skills.

 

Strengths include:

 

  • Experience in health care, insurance, automotive and consumer products
  • Comfortable working with people at all levels from all backgrounds
  • Experience setting communications strategy aligned with business goals
  • Strong business acumen, including financial intelligence
  • At ease providing counsel to executives
  • Risk taker with first-hand entrepreneurial experience
  • Ability to gain trust and “get a seat at the table” with decision makers and influencers quickly
  • Internal and external communications experience and expertise

 

For more information, please visit www.lindaaubuchon.com and feel free to contact me at linda.aubuchon@yahoo.com or 248-978-2678.

 

***  Send your One Paragraph Pitch submissions to lundquist989@cs.com.  You can pitch yourself or your business anyway you want, as long as it’s short and to the point.  There is no waiting list.  Submit yours today!

 

***  Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

 

December 9-11 Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

January 26-29  Helsinki, Finland (Tentative)

 

January 30-31, Portsmouth, UK

 

March 17-18-19, Accra, Ghana

 

***  The October  issue of “Your Very Next Step,” Ned’s travel, adventure and outdoors newsletter is posted at http://www.yourverynextstep.com/

 

***  Milestone!

 

Help us recognize the soon-to-be-upon-us 1,000th JOTW newsletter milestone.  We’d like to hear from those of you that have found JOTW to be a valuable resource and community for communicators.  We’re especially interested in hearing from those of you who have found a job (or two, or three); found a candidate (or two, or three); made an important connection; or regained some sanity or dignity.  We have set up a webpage—appropriately called “JOTW Connect!” at www.nedsjotw.com where you can go to post comments.  You will be required to register, but hey, no biggie, right?

 

http://www.nedsjotw.com/connect/

 

Thanks to Woody Goulart for setting up the JOTW Connect! Page.

 

There has been a suggestion that we offer a prize or prizes to the most interesting comments.  So, if you have a prize you want to offer, let Ned know at lundquist989@cs.com

 

We’re due for an updated JOTW survey, and in the past we’ve offered prizes for people who participated in the survey (selected at random).  So you may wish to offer a prize or two for the survey, too.

 

***  Stand Out

 

“Stand Out” is available for those who want to stand out in job searches compared to the competition. Go to http://www.nedsjotw.com/jotw/stand-out/ and look around. “Stand Out” is researched and written by Woody Goulart.

 

***  A Sweet Deal in November: 15 Months for the Price of 12

 

IABC thinks professional communicators are special. To show our appreciation, we’ll give three extra months to the first 1,000 people who join or renew their membership in November. Getting 15 months of IABC’s networking, professional development and research for the price of 12. We think that’s a real treat.

 

 We’re making the offer even sweeter by waiving the $40 application/renewal fee. Learn more at http://www.iabc.com/join/

 

***  Here are the jobs for this week:

 

This week’s Top Job is from MCR (Note:  Ned works for this company.  Please let them know you heard about this opportunity from Ned’s JOTW newsletter.)

 

1.)  Corporate Communications Specialist, MCR, Springfield, VA

 

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For 36 years, we have provided objectivity, smart thinking and the highest levels of support to help our clients get the job done, and done right. Our vast experience and knowledgeable people are our greatest assets. Their subject matter expertise, commitment to excellence and the high quality of their work, combined with our full suite of services, allows our clients to accomplish their missions and support national priorities. Our corporate values are based on integrity, excellence, honesty, service and trust. It is through these values that we form long-term client partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain talented employees. For more information about MCR, LLC career opportunities, please visit www.mcri.com.

 

Description of Duties:

•Experience with providing strategic communications support or speechwriting.

•Knowledge of issues facing NGA, the Intelligence Community, and the Department of Defense.

•Knowledge of NGA, functions, products and technologies.

•Must demonstrate strong data gathering and analytical skills.

•Must be proficient with PC computer platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.

•Must have strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.

•Experience planning and leading communications sub tasks/projects.

 

Requirements for the Position:

•A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English or related field and 7-10 years of related work experience.

•Develop and implement internal and external communications.

•Proactively identify and implement marketing strategies.

•Based on awareness and understanding of NGA mission and operations tempo, identify and reach out to potential users and user groups.

•Analyze customer needs; make appropriate recommendations for message/information development, communication method selection, and timing of messages.

•Tailor messages by target audience.

•Research, write, edit, and publish communications products (e.g., print, web, electronic, briefings).

•Provide direction to graphic designers, briefing developers, photographers, illustrators and other required staff.

•Prepare material for publication and other media both internally and externally.

•Manage and monitor production schedules.

•Develop new communication methods to reach target audiences.

•Support NGA senior leaders by writing speeches, talking points, video scripts, briefings, and other communications products (e.g., emails, articles)

•US Citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and retain the designated Government clearance (TS/SCI). Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

 

Compensation

 

MCR, LLC’s compensation and benefits package is very competitive. It is designed to help employees meet varying needs throughout their careers and to reward employee’s skills, experience, and potential.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

MCR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.  In addition, MCR participates in the DHS E-Verify program.    M/F/V/D

 

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1732

 

2.)  Public Communications Specialist, City of Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/charlottesville/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=761896

 

3.)  Internal Communications Specialist – DES, Direct Energy, Sarasota, FL

http://directenergy.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=178575

 

4.)  Communications Specialist, American Nurses Association, Silver Spring, MD

https://www7.ultirecruit.com/AME1053/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*EDA5C5EC2E901D05

 

***  From C. Ann Hollifield, Ph.D.:

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

The Department of Telecommunications in the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication at the University of Georgia has an opening for an Assistant Professor with expertise in Digital and Broadcast Journalism.  Please let friends and colleagues know of the opening.  I’ve attached the position announcement below.

 

Many thanks,

 

Ann Hollifield

 

5.)  Faculty Position in Digital and Broadcast Journalism, Department of Telecommunications, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

 

The Department of Telecommunications of the Grady College at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position in Digital and Broadcast Journalism to begin August 2014.

 

Academic Rank/Salary – Assistant Professor. Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary competitive.

 

Responsibilities – The Department of Telecommunications seeks someone with outstanding theoretical and applied expertise in digital journalism across multiple platforms, including television.  The successful candidate will have demonstrable potential to produce scholarly research of the highest standard and is expected to become a leader in his or her specialty area. We are particularly interested in the research areas of digital journalism, news, social media, and management, but we welcome other research interests as well.  Applicants should have the ability to teach the concepts and practice of digital journalism including writing, reporting, and producing for online, mobile and television distribution. The ideal candidate will have professional newsroom experience.

 

Qualifications – A Ph.D. in communication or related field is required.  Candidates should have a demonstrated record, or the clear potential to develop a strong program of scholarly research, and the potential for excellence in teaching.  Ability to mentor and direct masters and doctoral students also is required.  All successful candidates must be able to serve on graduate student committees and have the ability to direct theses and dissertations.

 

Screening of applications will begin December 10, 2013, and will continue until filled.

 

To Apply – To apply for the position, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, transcripts from your terminal degree program, and teaching evaluations to: Dr. Itai Himelboim, DBJ Search Committee Chair, Department of Telecommunications, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3018.  Email: itai@uga.edu (706) 542-5118. Learn more about the Department of Telecommunications and the Grady College at www.grady.uga.edu. Georgia is well known for its quality of life both outdoors and urban activities (www.georgia.gov). The University of Georgia (www.uga.edu) is a land grant/sea institution located 70 miles northeast of Atlanta (www.visitathensga.com).

 

The University of Georgia is an AA/EEO/ADA Institution.

 

***  From Bill Seiberlich:

 

6.)  Director of Corporate Marketing, Genex, Wayne, PA

https://www1.apply2jobs.com/GENEXServices/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=629&CurrentPage=1

 

7.)  Account Supervisor, LevLane, Philadelphia, PA

 

The LevLane PR team is growing. We are looking for an account supervisor-level PR professional with at least 8 – 10 years of regional/national agency experience to oversee big picture strategy, manage and coordinate the day-to-day work for several of our key clients. Public Relations experience should include publicity, event management, media relations, and social media. Essentials include a team-first attitude, a love of pop culture, an eagle’s eye for news generation, media relations and a deep understanding of how to set the strategic course, integrating traditional PR and SM.

LevLane is a full-service marketing communications agency located in center city Philadelphia.

 

Please send resume to careers@levlane.com.

 

8.)  Communications Analyst, UPMC, Pittsburgh. PA

http://careerhq.fita.org/jobs/5839002/communications-analyst

 

9.)  Consumer Communications Advisor, NRECA, Arlington, VA

 

10.)  Director of Media & Press Relations, NRECA,Arlington, VA

 

11.)  Director, National Membership Outreach, NRECA, Arlington, VA

 

12.)  Head of Publicity, Universal Music Group, Hollywood, CA

http://www.entertainmentcareers.net/Universal_Music_Group/Head_of_Publicity/job/162287/

 

13.)  Director, Corporate Communications Logi Analytics, Mclean, VA

http://www.marketingjobforce.com/jobs/job-search.asp?id=110266797

 

14.)  Director of External Programs, Philip’s Education Partners, Newark, New Jersey

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/6236-director-of-external-programs

 

15.)  Corporate Communications Intern, Fahlgren Mortine, Columbus, OH

http://www.techcareers.com/jobs/job-search.asp?id=114326149

 

***  From Mark Sofman:

 

16.)  Senior Manager-Public Relations (7241), IHS, Southfield, MI

 

17.)  Senior Communications Specialist (#15672BR), Dominion Power, Richmond, VA

 

18.)  VP Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, Westar Energy, Wichita, KS

 

19.)  Communications/Public Relations Manager, NewPage, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

 

20.)  Corporate Communication / Public Affairs with Security Clearance, Xcellent Technology Solutions, Springfield, VA

 

21.)  Director, Public Relations, MANDIANT, Alexandria, VA

 

22.)  Public Relations Manager, AvePoint, Jersey City, NJ

 

23.)  Communications Manager, Siteworx, Reston, VA

 

24.)  Marketing and Communications Manager, Discover Prince William & Manassas, Manassas, Virginia

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15575603

 

25.)  Global Internal Communications Manager, FEI Company, Hillsboro, Oregon

http://jobs.iabc.com/jobseeker/job/15495894/

 

26.)  Director, Corporate Communications & Energy Services, Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc., Sumterville, Florida

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15610669

 

27.)  Chief Communications Officer, Wikimedia Foundation, San Francisco, California

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=444600008

 

28.)  Development and Communications Director, The Center for Urban Pedagogy, New York, New York

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/6245-development-and-communications-director

 

29.)  Senior Associate, Corporate Communications, Digitas Health, Publicis Healthcare Communications Group, York, New York

https://publicis.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=205900

 

***  From Erin Graves:

 

Hi Ned,

 

I’m looking for an account executive to join my team at Flightpath, a digital creative agency in New York. Here are the details:

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Erin

 

Erin Graves

Vice President, Client Strategy & Engagement

FLIGHTPATH

 

30.)  Account Executive, Flightpath, NY, NY

http://www.flightpath.com/careers/account-executive.aspx

 

31.)  Senior Manager, Editorial, WorldFish, Penang, Malaysia

http://www.comminit.com/ci-classifieds/content/senior-manager-editorial-worldfish-penang-malaysia

 

32.)  Senior Manager, Media Relations, WorldFish, Penang, Malaysia

http://www.comminit.com/ci-classifieds/content/senior-manager-media-relations-worldfish-penang-malaysia

 

***  From Liesel Kuhr:

 

Would you please include our job posting in your next newsletter?  Many thanks!

 

Liesel

 

33.)  Public Relations Program Manager , National Education Association Health Information Network, Washington D.C.

http://www.neahin.org/about/careers/cc11_12_13.html

***  From Hannah Hovivian:

 

34.)  Associate Communications Supervisor, Honda North America, Inc., Torrance, Calif.

 

Description of Position:

 

Honda North America is seeking an internal communications professional to strengthen the company’s Associate (employee) communications. The Associate Communications Supervisor acts as a central strategist in keeping associates informed of global and regional business objectives, and develops strategies and initiatives that encourage associate pride of affiliation with Honda.

 

This individual will create all strategic corporate employee communications and supporting budget for Honda’s sales and marketing companies in North America.

 

Acting as editor-in-chief of all electronic and print communication channels to employees, the Associate Communications Supervisor will oversee the company’s intranet, a weekly email news summary, the company’s broadcast email distribution system and other department-based employee communications. In addition, this individual will produce and edit videography and photography as needed, and will support the development of new communications systems (i.e. regional portal, social collaboration platform).

 

The Associate Communications Supervisor will also support executive office communications including management of leadership meetings, all-employee Town Hall meetings and other executive venues.  Additional responsibilities include the development of C-suite video messages, Q&A forums, and other strategic employee communications to achieve business objectives.

 

This individual will act as a liaison to the regional internal communications team and will support internal corporate communications initiatives for the region.  In addition, he/she will coordinate with other subsidiary companies and product and service divisions to provide strategic employee communications counsel throughout the enterprise.

 

The Associate Communications Supervisor will also contribute to retiree communications as needed, will provide counsel to the Emergency Communications Team, and will support corporate communications and employee-related corporate events.

 

Job Requirements

Requirements include:

Bachelor’s degree or greater in Communications, PR or Journalism;

Minimum 7-10 years of Corporate Communications or PR agency experience;

Minimum 5 years of experience in employee communications and knowledge of best practices;

Minimum 3 years of experience in print and electronic publications management;

Extensive knowledge of web-based communications strategies and tools;

Ability to work closely and interact with senior executive management;

Ability to work quickly, under pressure, under tight deadlines;

Superb and demonstrable written and oral communications skills;

Event planning and management expertise;

Experience in business and working inside a large corporate organization;

Listening skills and flexibility;

Action- and results-orientation;

Excellent judgment.

Proficiency in Photoshop, PowerPoint and Excel

Video editing and HTML knowledge is a plus.

 

We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision, Life & Disability

insurance, 401K,  Paid sick & vacation, flexible work hours and more. For immediate consideration please apply at: www.corporate.honda.com  Req ID AHM0001A9 …EEO/AA

 

35.)  Head of Publicity, Universal Music Group, Hollywood  CA 

http://www.entertainmentcareers.net/Universal_Music_Group/Head_of_Publicity/job/162287/

 

***  Bill Seiberlich:

 

36.)  Scientific Director/ Medical Director- Promotional Medical Education/Medical Communications, Liberty Personnel Services, Inc., Philadelphia, PA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=127529122

 

37.)  Communications Director, PMHCC, Philadelphia, PA

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=5965041

 

38.)  Marketing Coordinator, Accolade, Plymouth Meeting, PA

https://jobs-accolade.icims.com/jobs/1412/job

 

39.)  Assistant Professor, Department of Communications Media – Full-time Faculty Member, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pa.

https://iup.peopleadmin.com/postings/518

 

40.)  Vice President of Development and External Affairs, WHEDco, Bronx, New York

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/6225-vice-president-of-development-and-external-affairs

 

41.)   Public Relations Strategist, Autodesk, Inc., San Francisco, CA

https://autodesk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=138163

 

42.)  Sr. Manager, APAC Mature Field Marketing – Manufacturing, Autodesk, Inc., Tokyo, Japan

https://autodesk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=141744

 

43.)  Advisor, External Communications, Sherritt International Corporation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

http://jobs.iabc.com/jobseeker/job/15495554

 

44.)  Marketing Communications Manager, Autodesk, Inc., San Francisco, CA

https://autodesk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=140903

 

45.)  EMEA Marketing Campaign Coordinator, Autodesk, Inc., Goteborg, Sweden

https://autodesk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=138965

 

46.)  Editorial and Publications Controller, Rift Valley Institute (RVI), London, UK, Eastern and Central Africa

http://www.comminit.com/ci-classifieds/content/editorial-and-publications-controller-rift-valley-institute-rvi-london-eastern-and-centr

 

***  From Linda Thelin:

 

Good morning,

 

We would like the following position posted on your website. Please let me know if there’s any more information you need from me.

 

Thanks,

Linda

 

Linda Thelin
Administrative Coordinator

Pew Research Center

 

47.)  Communications Associate, Pew Research Center’s Religion & Public Life Project, Pew Research Center, Washington, DC

 

The Pew Research Center is recruiting for a Communications Associate to support all aspects of external relations with the Religion & Public Life Project’s domestic and international audiences. Working with communications, digital, editorial and research staff, the Communications Associate will promote and disseminate findings through media relations, stakeholder engagement, event planning, publications and social media outreach. The Communications Associate is skilled in working independently as well as part of a team; and is able to demonstrate initiative, professionalism and attention to detail. The Communications Associate has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and is comfortable communicating about statistics and data. This position works most closely with the Communications Manager, the web producer and administrative staff, and reports to the Associate Director for Communications.

 

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or English, and 3-5 years of relevant experience in external relations, including media relations. The candidate also has demonstrated interest in and knowledge of issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs, as well as facility with numbers and statistics. Please see the full position posting, as well as instructions on how to apply, on our website.

http://www.pewresearch.org/about/careers/communications-associate-pew-research-centers-religion-public-life-project/

 

48.)  Communications Consultant, Kaiser Permanente, Portland, OR

https://www.macslist.org/macs-list/Kaiser-Permanente/Communications-Consultants/pcjLxnLW6zKr/#top

 

49.)  Content Marketing Manager, Rawhide, Inc., New London, WI

http://www.rawhide.org/home/about-rawhide/careers/open-positions/open-positions.cmsx

 

50.)  Press Secretary, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Washington D.C.

https://www.macslist.org/macs-list/Congresswoman-Suzanne-Bonamici/Press-Secretary/p70N7hrGzWYd/#top

 

51.)  Marketing Campaign and Content Manager, Prometheus Group, Raleigh, North Carolina

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/15641726/

 

52.)  Sr Print Production Mgr Chrysler, Meredith, Troy, Michigan

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/Sr-Print-Production-Mgr-Chrysler/144297.html

 

***  From Jennifer Koch:

 

Hi, Ned.  If you wouldn’t mind, we would like to post the below job description in the next newsletter.  Please let me know if you need any other information.

 

Thank you!

 

Jennifer Koch

Human Resources Coordinator

Crowell & Moring LLP | www.crowell.com

Washington, DC

 

53.)  Senior Manager, Marketing & Business Development, Crowell & Moring LLP, NY, NY

 

One of the nation’s best law firms, Crowell & Moring LLP seeks a talented Senior Manager, Marketing & Business Development for our New York office.  The Senior Manager will develop and execute all marketing and business development-related initiatives based out of the New York office.

Required Experience:

•             Strong grasp of competitive intelligence and other research tools both online and printed.

•             Strong competency in core business applications including Microsoft Office, InterAction, and research tools including Westlaw, Lexis, and MonitorSuite/atVantage.

•             Bachelors degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

•             Minimum of 7 years of increasingly responsible, directly related marketing and/or business development and sales experience in a professional services firm or environment.

•             Experience in a law firm with partnerships preferred.

•             Experience with a multi-office U.S. company with a strong international presence is highly desirable.

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes progressive options such as back up child care, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities.  Please visit http://www.crowell.com/careers to apply online. Please select “Professional Staff” and then “Available Opportunities” to view our job listings.

 

54.)  Reporter, Wednesday Journal, Oak Park, IL

 

The Wednesday Journal (Oak Park, IL) seeks a reporter who has energy and impact, can fuse strong print and online abilities, enjoys writing, can write breaking news, embraces social media and wants to find new ways to make the essential connection to readers for a chain that publishes four weeklies and updates Web sites daily.  Clips, resume and a letter explaining salary history and why you want to work in community journalism to Dan Haley, editor/publisher, at dhaley@wjinc.com

 

55.)  Content Manager, Total Wine & More, Rockville, Maryland

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/Content-Manager/144283.html

 

56.)  Senior Communication Specialist, Dominion, Richmond, Virginia

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/15600791/

 

***  From Andrew Hudson’s Job List:

 

57.)  PR Account Executive, Amelie Company, Denver, CO

http://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/index.cfm?PID=805&ID=9134,30007,0#j111813_24

 

58.)  Public Relations Communications Coordinator, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

http://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/index.cfm?PID=805&ID=9134,30011,0#j111813_4

 

59.)  Communications & Media Relations Manager, Johnson & Wales University, Denver

http://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/index.cfm?PID=805&ID=9134,30029,0#j111813_5

 

60.)  Development and Communications Manager, Rhode Island Council for the Humanities, Providence, Rhode Island

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/6255-development-and-communications-manager

 

***  Weekly Alternative Selections:

 

61.)  Cruise Ship Pop/Rock Vocalist, Landau Music, Inc., Los Angeles  CA 

http://www.entertainmentcareers.net/Landau_Music_Inc/Cruise_Ship_Pop_Rock_Vocalist/job/159461/

 

***  From Mark Sofman:

 

62.)  Shaved Ice Artist, T-Good’s Shaved Ice, San Antonio, TX

 

63.)  Ice Pilot / Ice Navigator, Ion Geophysical Corporation, Houston, TX

 

64.)  Alpine Ice Bar Worker, Squaw Valley Resort, Olympic Valley, CA

 

65.)  Ice Cream Maker I, Nestle USA, Laurel, MD

 

66.)  Ice Advisor, Cenergy, Houston, TX

 

67.)  Dry Ice Operator C, Airgas Inc., Blissfield, MI

 

68.)  Ice Rink Director, Boys & Girls Club of the White River Valley, Randolph, VT

 

69.)  Zamboni Operator, Groton School, Groton, MA


***  Weekly Piracy Report:

 

228-13  19.11.2013: 0328 LT: Freetown Port, Sierra Leone.

 

Five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker and stole ship property. The deck watchman was attacked and held hostage during the robbery. Incident reported to port authority who sent a team for investigation. 

 

227-13  08.11.2013: 0250 LT: Posn: 10:39.27N – 107:01.11E, Gas-PVC Phuc Thai Jetty, Go Dau, Vietnam.

 

Three robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded a berthed LPG Tanker. The alert crew sounded the alarm and all crew mustered. Seeing crew alertness the robbers escaped with ship’s stores in a waiting wooden boat along with their two accomplices. Port control informed. 

 

226-13  14.11.2013: 0345 LT: Posn: 01:23N – 104:42E, Around 11nm NE of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia.

 

Seven robbers boarded an anchored tanker unnoticed and entered the engine room. Duty oiler noticed the robbers during his routine rounds and he informed the duty engineer who raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with ship’s stores. All crew safe.

 

225-13  09.11.2013: 1400 UTC: Posn: 07:19.8S – 048:36.7E (Around 277nm NNW of Madagascar), Off Somalia.

 

About five to six pirates armed with rifles in a skiff approached a chemical tanker underway. OOW raised the alarm and the armed security team on board fired rocket flares followed by warning shots. The skiff closed in to a distance of 200 meters and fired upon the tanker. Master increased speed, activated SSAS, sent distress message, fire hoses activated and the non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. The on board security team exchanged fire with the pirates resulting in the skiff aborting the attack. 

 

224-13  09.11.2013: 0250 LT: Posn: 03:40S – 114:26E, Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia.

 

Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier unnoticed. They broke into the bosun store and escaped with ship’s stores and properties. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. 

 

***  Ball cap of the week:  57th Presidential Innaugural Scout Volunteer – January 21, 2013

 

***  Coffee Mug of the week:    LeapFrog Solutions – Make your message matter (thanks to Dianna Lopez)

 

***  Pullover-shirt of the week:  TriNet

 

***  Musical guest artist of the week:  Capital Cities

 

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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter

DEFCON 1 Newsletter for November 20, 2013

http://www.yourdefcon1.com/

www.nedsjotw.com

Issue # 341

 

“Simplify the problem of life; distinguish the necessary and the real.”

― Henry David Thoreau

 

***  You can also subscribe to this and my other two newsletters at .  The Job of the Week serves communication professionals.  Your Very Next Step is my travel/outdoors/adventure/conservation newsletter.  They’re all free!

 

***  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. 

DEFCON 1 brings you job opportunities every week, and counts on members like you to submit job listings to share and post in this newsletter.

 

Help the network grow.  Sign up a friend.  They can join for free simply by visiting and selecting DEFCON 1.

 

When you learn about a job opportunity in the defense sector, such as a position that comes open with your company, you send me the title, organization, location, and a brief description; link; or contact information, and I’ll share.  This is a cooperative network.  That means everyone’s participation is required to provide job opportunities to share. 

 

I never give out, rent, or sell my list, and neither does Topica.

 

***  In this issue (This week’s jobs are listed here, and then offered with links or in more detail below):

 

1.)  Corporate Communications Specialist, MCR, Springfield, VA

2.)  Network Architect TS/SCI, CSC, HERNDON, VA

3.)  Software Engineer, LongView LLC, Langley, VA

4.)  DMLSS Consultant (The Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) Automated Information System (AIS)), LongView LLC, Fort Detrick, MD

5.)  Sr. Network Design Engineer, Continuums Corp, Washington, DC

6.)  J2EE Developer, Advanced C4 Solutions, Fort Belvoir, VA

7.)  DHS Bombing Prevention Strategy and Policy Support, BAE Systems, Arlington, VA

8.)  GEOINT Technical Specialist, MCR, Springfield, VA

9.)  Engineering Technologist V, USAF ICBM program, BAE Systems, Hill AFB, UT

10.)  Operational Submarine Engineering, BAE Systems, Washington, DC

11.)  Geospatial Intelligence Analyst, L-3 Communications, Fort Bragg, NC

12.)  Combat Systems Department Manager, Gibbs & Cox, Washington, DC

13.)  Marine Mechanical Engineer II, Gibbs & Cox, Joint Base, Little Creek, VA

14.)  Senior System Engineer (20131256), National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Department of Defense, Springfield, VA

15.)  WTI Analyst – Novice, Celestar Corporation, Charlottesville, VA

16.)  Administrative Support (Senior), MCR, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

17.)  Aegis Combat Systems Engineer, Millennium Engineering and Integration Company, San Diego, CA

18.)  Radar and Combat Systems Engineer, The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD

19.)  Optical Communications Engineer, The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD

https://jhuapl.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=74581

 

…and more!

 

***  Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

 

December 9-11 Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

January 26-29  Helsinki, Finland (Tentative)

 

January 30-31, Portsmouth, UK

 

March 17-18-19, Accra, Ghana

 

***  Upcoming events:

 

***  OPV Middle East

 

09 – 11 December, 2013

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi

 

http://www.opvmiddleeast.com/Event.aspx?id=881478

 

***  Surface Warships 2014

 

Portsmouth, UK

January 30-31

 

http://www.surfacewarships.com/

 

The full agenda for Surface Warships 2014 has just been released and is available to download now at www.surfacewarships.com/brochure.

 

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

 

This week’s Top Job is from MCR (Note:  Ned works for this company.  Please let them know you heard about this opportunity from Ned’s JOTW newsletter.)

 

1.)  Corporate Communications Specialist, MCR, Springfield, VA

 

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For 36 years, we have provided objectivity, smart thinking and the highest levels of support to help our clients get the job done, and done right. Our vast experience and knowledgeable people are our greatest assets. Their subject matter expertise, commitment to excellence and the high quality of their work, combined with our full suite of services, allows our clients to accomplish their missions and support national priorities. Our corporate values are based on integrity, excellence, honesty, service and trust. It is through these values that we form long-term client partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain talented employees. For more information about MCR, LLC career opportunities, please visit www.mcri.com.

 

Description of Duties:

•Experience with providing strategic communications support or speechwriting.

•Knowledge of issues facing NGA, the Intelligence Community, and the Department of Defense.

•Knowledge of NGA, functions, products and technologies.

•Must demonstrate strong data gathering and analytical skills.

•Must be proficient with PC computer platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.

•Must have strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.

•Experience planning and leading communications sub tasks/projects.

 

Requirements for the Position:

•A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English or related field and 7-10 years of related work experience.

•Develop and implement internal and external communications.

•Proactively identify and implement marketing strategies.

•Based on awareness and understanding of NGA mission and operations tempo, identify and reach out to potential users and user groups.

•Analyze customer needs; make appropriate recommendations for message/information development, communication method selection, and timing of messages.

•Tailor messages by target audience.

•Research, write, edit, and publish communications products (e.g., print, web, electronic, briefings).

•Provide direction to graphic designers, briefing developers, photographers, illustrators and other required staff.

•Prepare material for publication and other media both internally and externally.

•Manage and monitor production schedules.

•Develop new communication methods to reach target audiences.

•Support NGA senior leaders by writing speeches, talking points, video scripts, briefings, and other communications products (e.g., emails, articles)

•US Citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and retain the designated Government clearance (TS/SCI). Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

 

Compensation

 

MCR, LLC’s compensation and benefits package is very competitive. It is designed to help employees meet varying needs throughout their careers and to reward employee’s skills, experience, and potential.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

MCR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.  In addition, MCR participates in the DHS E-Verify program.    M/F/V/D

 

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1732

 

2.)  Network Architect TS/SCI, CSC, HERNDON, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=127452005

 

3.)  Software Engineer, LongView LLC, Langley, VA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=LONGINTE&cws=1&rid=12

 

4.)  DMLSS Consultant (The Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) Automated Information System (AIS)), LongView LLC, Fort Detrick, MD

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=LONGINTE&cws=1&rid=201

 

5.)  Sr. Network Design Engineer, Continuums Corp, Washington, DC

http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Continuums-Corp/jobs/Senior-Network-Design-Engineer-3bdc15b35cfa4e6b

 

6.)  J2EE Developer, Advanced C4 Solutions, Fort Belvoir, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=118144615

 

7.)  DHS Bombing Prevention Strategy and Policy Support, BAE Systems, Arlington, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=127539852

 

8.)  GEOINT Technical Specialist, MCR, Springfield, VA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1733

 

9.)  Engineering Technologist V, USAF ICBM program, BAE Systems, Hill AFB, UT

http://www.baesystems.jobs/all-jobs/Engineering-Technologist-V/399243

 

10.)  Operational Submarine Engineering, BAE Systems, Washington, DC

http://www.baesystems.jobs/all-jobs/Operational-Submarine-Engineering/399366

 

11.)  Geospatial Intelligence Analyst, L-3 Communications, Fort Bragg, NC

https://l3com.taleo.net/careersection/l3_ext_us/jobdetail.ftl?job=053828

 

12.)  Combat Systems Department Manager, Gibbs & Cox, Washington, DC

http://www.gibbscox.com/career_opportunity/combat-systems-department-manager/

 

13.)  Marine Mechanical Engineer II, Gibbs & Cox, Joint Base, Little Creek, VA

http://www.gibbscox.com/career_opportunity/marine-mechanical-engineer-ii/

 

14.)  Senior System Engineer (20131256), National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Department of Defense, Springfield, VA

https://erecruit.nga.mil/psp/EXPROD_1/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

 

15.)  WTI Analyst – Novice, Celestar Corporation, Charlottesville, VA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CELESTAR&cws=1&rid=972

 

16.)  Administrative Support (Senior), MCR, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1730

 

17.)  Aegis Combat Systems Engineer, Millennium Engineering and Integration Company, San Diego, CA

http://meicompany.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=150974

 

18.)  Radar and Combat Systems Engineer, The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD

https://jhuapl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=71841

 

19.)  Optical Communications Engineer, The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD

https://jhuapl.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=74581

 

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JOTW 46-2013

November 18, 2013

www.nedsjotw.com

This is JOTW newsletter number 993

 

“To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one’s own in the midst of abundance.”

– Buddha

 

***  Welcome to the JOTW network. 

 

 

***  To submit a jobfor sharing on JOTW, please provide the job title, organization or company, and location and send it to Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.  Provide a link or contact info so people can check out your listing or follow up if interested. 

 

Posting a job is free.    The newsletter is then posted at www.nedsjotw.com.  Recruiters can submit up to three jobs for free.  Each job listing may be posted once in the newsletter for free

 

I request that you do not send pdf files that I have to copy and reformat.  I prefer you provide your very brief job description in an email rather than an enclosure.  I must limit the size of your position descriptions (generally to 500 words or less) as I have a size limit on the newsletter (HTML and text content can not exceed 123 KB), which equates to about 7,100 words total.
***  This is a cooperative service.  It relies on your participation and contribution.  As you receive the benefit of this free newsletter, you should also send in jobs you learn about.  This is especially the case when there are job listings in the companies that you work for.

 

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***  Top Jobs:  Stand above the rest.  Your job can be right here, at the top of the weekly JOTW newsletter.  Top job placement costs $100 per job per week.  To be on top, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.

 

***  This week’s top jobs:

 

Senior Director, Internal Communications, Florida Blue, Jacksonville, FL

Senior Director, Media Relations, Florida Blue, Jacksonville, FL

 

(See below for details)

 

***  If you find out about a job opportunity in communications, send it to me (lundquist989@cs.com), and I’ll share it with the JOTW network. 

 

***  The JOTW network is built upon cooperative principles.  Share, and reap the benefits.  And it feels good to help others.  I call it selfish altruism.  But this also means you need to contribute.

 

***  In this issue:

 

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

 

 

***  One Paragraph Pitch

 

1.)  Senior Director, Internal Communications, Florida Blue, Jacksonville, FL

2.)  Senior Director, Media Relations, Florida Blue, Jacksonville, FL

3.)  Senior Manager of Public Relations, Aspen Dental, East Syracuse, NY

4.)  Editor, American Sheep Industry News, American Sheep Industry Association, Denver, CO

5.)  Corporate Relations Manager, PUBLICOLOR, New York, NY

6.)  Public Relations Manager, Kearney & Company, Alexandria, VA

7.)  Manager, Consumer Engagement & Public Relations, DSM, Columbia, MD

8.)  Director of Campaign Corporate Outreach, Farm Animal Welfare Campaign, ASPCA, New York, New York

9.)  Account Coordinator – Business Development, 300Brand, Alexandria, VA

10.)  Field Marketing Manager, Teaching Strategies LLC, Bethesda, MD

 

11.)  Regulatory Affairs Director, ProCaps Laboratories, Henderson, NV

12.)  Development Associate, Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP), Washington, DC

13.)  Culture and Engagement Communications Manager, HP, United States

14.)  Bloomberg Businessweek, Senior Manager of Communications Job New York, NY

15.)  2014 Broadcast Summer Internship, Bloomberg, Hong Kong, HK

16.)  2014 Summer Print News Internship, Bloomberg, Tokyo, Japan

17.)  Manager, Change Management and Communications, Capital One, Richmond, VA

18.)  Internal Communications Manager, Bupa, Miami, FL

19.)  Director Marketing II/Corporate Communications, Marketing & Outreach, Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, NC

20.)  Director of Campaign Corporate Outreach, Farm Animal Welfare Campaign, ASPCA, New York, New York

 

21.)  Director or Senior Manager, Corporate External Communications, The J.M. Smucker Company, Cleveland, OH

22.)  Corporate Communications Specialist, Gulfstream, Savannah, GA

23.)  Outreach Producer, Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI), Berkeley, CA

24.)  EDITORIAL, Staff Writer, Army Times, Springfield, Virginia

25.)  Outreach Communications Specialist, The Mission Support Group Unit, Leidos, McLean, VA

26.)  Marketing Communications Specialist, Hondajet, Greensboro, NC

27.)  Communications Specialist, Willbros Group, Houston, TX

28.)  Community Outreach Director, LCS, Little Rock, AR

29.)  Director, Internal Communications, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), Chevy Chase, MD 30.)  Employee Communication Specialist, Officer, State Street, Boston, MA

 

31.)  Manager, Constituent Relations and Communications, Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, Washington DC

32.)  AML Senior Manager Reporting & Communications, TD Bank Financial Group, Mount Laurel, NJ

33.)  Marketing Communication Specialist, VWR, Radnor, PA

34.)  Marketing Manager, Ventyx, Philadelphia, PA

35.)  Corporate Communications Specialist, Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA

36.)  Communications and Outreach Manager, American Prairie Reserve, Bozeman, Montana

37.)  Public Relations Strategist Global, New York Institute of Technology, Manhattan, New York

38.)  Public Relations Senior Vice President, Energy Public Affairs, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Washington D.C.

39.)  Copy Editor – Sports and News, Lee Enterprises, Madison, WI

40.)    Corporate Communications Manager, Care Innovations, Roseville, California

 

41.)  Director of Communication for National Geographic Society, Washington, DC

42.)  Editor, Assistant Photo, National Geographic Magazine, Washington, DC

43.) Executive Account Manager, Centerline Digital, Raleigh, NC

44.) Senior Project Manager, Centerline Digital, Raleigh, NC

45.)  Wheat Communications Manager, CIMMYT,  Texcoco, Mexico,

46.)  Corporate Journalist, ThoroughTec Simulation, Durban, South Africa

47.)  Executive Director of Marketing & Communications, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas

48.)  Marketing Coordinator, Yampa Valley Electric, Steamboat Springs, Colorado

49.)  Director, Public Affairs Company Name: Port Metro Vancouver Industry: Government/Civil Service Location(s): Vancouver, Other / Non-US, V6E3S7, Canada  

50.)  Public Relations Manager, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa

 

51.)  Editor/Proofreader, LeapFrog Solutions, Inc., Fairfax, VA

52.)  Strategic Communications Consultant, LeapFrog Solutions, Inc., Fairfax, VA

53.)  Public Relations Manager, The Philadelphia Orchestra Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

54.)  Communications Manager, Federated Co-operatives Limited, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

55.)  Media Relations & PR Coordinator, MRC, Seattle, Washington

56.)  Consultant – Design of a Gender Sensitive Manual in Agrobiodiversity, UNDP, West Bank, Palestinian Territories

57.)  Cheese & Charcuterie Associate, Dean & Deluca, Napa Valley, CA

58.)  Manure Wagon Attendant, PA Meadows, Washington, PA

 

***  Weekly Piracy Report

 

…and more!  Scroll down and see them all!

 

***  One Paragraph Pitch:

 

My name is Christine Keleny-Craven. I am currently looking for freelance copy editing work. I have been working in the medical field as a Physical Therapist for 30 years so I am familiar with medial terminology. I have also been a supervisor in a therapy clinic for approximately 24 years, so I am a self starter, I have extraordinary customer service skills, and I know how to get things done. I also started a self-publishing company in 2004 to publish and sell my own books (5 to date). Since December 2013 I have opened up that business to helping others self-publish. I have a certificate in copy editing from Mediabistro of New York and have done probono editing for other independent authors for two years. I have recently started running writing and publishing workshops at local libraries in my area. I am available to take a copy editing test to confirm my skills meet your needs. Feel free to contact me at christinekeleny@yahoo.com. My publishing website is: ckbookspublishing.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

 

***  Send your One Paragraph Pitch submissions to lundquist989@cs.com.  You can pitch yourself or your business anyway you want, as long as it’s short and to the point.  There is no waiting list.  Submit yours today!

 

***  Open Business Model —  Building Future Unmanned Aircraft Systems Requires Breaking Up Proprietary Products

By Edward Lundquist

Seapower magazine

November 2013

http://www.seapower-digital.com/seapower/november_2013#pg46

 

***  Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

 

December 9-11 Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

January 26-29  Helsinki, Finland (Tentative)

 

January 30-31, Portsmouth, UK

 

March 17-18-19, Accra, Ghana

 

***  The October  issue of “Your Very Next Step,” Ned’s travel, adventure and outdoors newsletter is posted at http://www.yourverynextstep.com/

 

***  Milestone!

 

Help us recognize the soon-to-be-upon-us 1,000th JOTW newsletter milestone.  We’d like to hear from those of you that have found JOTW to be a valuable resource and community for communicators.  We’re especially interested in hearing from those of you who have found a job (or two, or three); found a candidate (or two, or three); made an important connection; or regained some sanity or dignity.  We have set up a webpage—appropriately called “JOTW Connect!” at www.nedsjotw.com where you can go to post comments.  You will be required to register, but hey, no biggie, right?

 

http://www.nedsjotw.com/connect/

 

Thanks to Woody Goulart for setting up the JOTW Connect! Page.

 

There has been a suggestion that we offer a prize or prizes to the most interesting comments.  So, if you have a prize you want to offer, let Ned know at lundquist989@cs.com

 

We’re due for an updated JOTW survey, and in the past we’ve offered prizes for people who participated in the survey (selected at random).  So you may wish to offer a prize or two for the survey, too.

 

***  Stand Out

 

“Stand Out” is available for those who want to stand out in job searches compared to the competition. Go to http://www.nedsjotw.com/jotw/stand-out/ and look around. “Stand Out” is researched and written by Woody Goulart.

 

***  A Sweet Deal in November: 15 Months for the Price of 12

 

IABC thinks professional communicators are special. To show our appreciation, we’ll give three extra months to the first 1,000 people who join or renew their membership in November. Getting 15 months of IABC’s networking, professional development and research for the price of 12. We think that’s a real treat.

 

 We’re making the offer even sweeter by waiving the $40 application/renewal fee. Learn more at http://www.iabc.com/join/

 

***  Here are the jobs for this week:

 

***  Two JOTW Can’t Wait postings from Florida Blue:

1.)  Senior Director, Internal Communications, Florida Blue, Jacksonville, FL

 

Florida Blue’s Senior Director, Internal Communications has ownership for:

 

  • Lead team of strategic, internal communication staff to support cultural transformation and execute proactive, forward-thinking internal communication strategies, plans and solutions.
  • Creatively provide relevant and accurate stakeholder information to support corporate and enabling functions.  Leverage enterprise communication tools to ensure employee understanding of and behavioral alignment to our business and commitment to our customers.
  • Ensure coordination of communication messages and activities within internal organizations and across stakeholders.

 

We are looking for a successful Internal Communications Leader who has:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Communications or a related field
  • 7 or more years’ leading internal communications with an emphasis on driving organizational change and HR, including 4 or more years’ direct management experience
  • Demonstrated experience and deep knowledge of leadership communications, HR and OE
  • Proven track record in leading, managing and leveraging team skill sets
  • Change leadership experience to create innovative communication solutions in a transforming marketplace
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with other external communications, executive communications and social media leaders.
  • Proven experience leading, managing, coaching and developing a diverse team of professionals.
  • Out-of-the-box employee communications thinking
  • Extensive experience with communication measurement methodologies and appropriate use of data assessments
  • Outside-in perspective and understanding relating to the health care industry

Experience executing HR Programs

 

Interested candidates please apply directly to: jobs.floridablue.com.

http://jobs.floridablue.com/united-states/communications/jobid4482451-sr-director-internal-communications-jobs

 

2.)  Senior Director, Media Relations, Florida Blue, Jacksonville, FL

 

Florida Blue’s Senior Director, Media Relations has ownership for:

 

  • Developing and executing proactive plans, programs and tactics to ensure the unique voice of Florida Blue is dominant in the Florida marketplace.
  • Managing and responding to issues and crises that present either opportunities or threats to the company’s reputation.
  • Leading, developing, motivating, and managing a high-performing team of external communication specialists to meet business objectives

 

We are looking for a successful Media Relations Leader who has:

 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Media Relations or a related field
• 7 or more years’ of Media Relations experience, including 4 or more years’ direct management experience
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and oral communication skills, with proven ability to develop and execute communication strategies that are aligned with business goals and objectives.
• Ability to identify, build and maintain relationships with senior leaders and other key stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively in multicultural environments
• Extensive understanding of communication measurement methodologies and appropriate use of data assessments; establish outcome measurements and tracking mechanisms; utilize data to monitor and analyze results
•  Outside-in perspective and understanding relating to the health care industry
• Sound judgment, strong initiative and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders
•  Demonstrated experience responding to rapidly changing conditions with agility and creativity, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities
• Executive presence and ability to represent the organization externally.

Interested candidates please apply directly to: jobs.floridablue.com.

http://jobs.floridablue.com/florida/communications/jobid4488023-sr-director-media-relations-jobs

 

***  From Mark Sofman:

 

3.)  Senior Manager of Public Relations, Aspen Dental, East Syracuse, NY

 

4.)  Editor, American Sheep Industry News, American Sheep Industry Association, Denver, CO

 

5.)  Corporate Relations Manager, PUBLICOLOR, New York, NY

 

6.)  Public Relations Manager, Kearney & Company, Alexandria, VA

 

7.)  Manager, Consumer Engagement & Public Relations, DSM, Columbia, MD

 

8.)  Director of Campaign Corporate Outreach, Farm Animal Welfare Campaign, ASPCA, New York, New York

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=382000014

 

***  From Kemi Ijaola:

 

9.)  Account Coordinator – Business Development, 300Brand, Alexandria, VA

http://hoojobs.com/job/1731/

 

10.)  Field Marketing Manager, Teaching Strategies LLC, Bethesda, MD

http://hoojobs.com/job/1736/

 

11.)  Regulatory Affairs Director, ProCaps Laboratories, Henderson, NV

http://hoojobs.com/job/1742/

 

12.)  Development Associate, Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP), Washington, DC

 

About the Organization

The Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP) is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to serve as the primary international voice and resource for energy efficiency standards and labeling worldwide.  CLASP is expanding its staff in key countries as well as its global outreach on S&L.

 

Position Description

 

The Development Associate will assist the Communications Manager and Executive Director with all aspects of the organization’s fundraising and organizational development efforts, with significant emphasis on growing philanthropic support. The Development Associate will work closely with CLASP’s fundraising team and other senior staff to coordinate fundraising activities and produce high-quality and appropriate donor communications, including grant proposals, applications, presentations, letters of inquiry, and donor reporting. He or she will also work closely with the Communications Manager on strategic communications and organizational branding, special events, and donor relations.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

 

The Development Associate will perform the following and other duties as assigned:

• Assist with research, identification and qualification of prospective fundraising opportunities;

• Prepare initial drafts and correspondence for partners and prospects, including writing, editing, and designing written materials, e.g. letters, proposals, brochures, newsletters, presentations, and annual report;

• Coordinate donor stewardship, including timely acknowledgements, reports, data entry, and responses to donor inquiries or follow-on requests;

• Manage and maintain accurate and timely donor records and other appropriate documentation;

• Coordinate and organize scheduling, materials, and logistics for development-related opportunities;

• Collaborate with CLASP finance team to reconcile contributions and track progress;

• Collaborate with CLASP program teams to ensure quality, accurate, and timely information exchange;

• Coordinate with graphic designers, copy editors, photo editors, and other communications and fundraising consultants as needed;

 

• Assist with planning and logistics for organization-wide events including board meetings and special events.

 

Qualifications

 

The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Persuasive communication skills, both verbal and written; excellent writing a must.

• Strong interpersonal and listening skills.

• Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidences and exercise discretion.

• Two to five years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, marketing and/or communications.

• Experience with, and passion for, designing and maintaining information management systems.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel.

• Experience in the climate and energy sector preferred; ability to translate highly technical information for a lay audience.

• Time management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time; outstanding organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain composure, flexibility, and a sense of humor under tight deadlines.

• International experience preferred; bilingual or multilingual a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

 

Compensation and Location

 

Salary is commensurate with experience. A competitive benefits package is offered. Position is full-time and based in the organization’s Washington, D.C. office. Occasional travel, as well as evening or weekend hours, may be required.

 

To Apply

 

To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and a writing sample. Writing sample must demonstrate donor communication (e.g. grant proposal or letter of inquiry) and be between 150-200 words in length.

CEA Recruiting is assisting CLASP with this search. Please direct all applications and inquiries to CEA Recruiting. This position will remain open until filled.

Full Time.

http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=234

CLASP is an equal opportunity employer.

 

13.)  Culture and Engagement Communications Manager, HP, United States

https://hp.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2826402

 

14.)  Bloomberg Businessweek, Senior Manager of Communications Job New York, NY

http://jobs.bloomberg.com/job/New-York-Bloomberg-Businessweek%2C-Senior-Manager-of-Communications-Job-NY/23972200/

 

15.)  2014 Broadcast Summer Internship, Bloomberg, Hong Kong, HK

http://jobs.bloomberg.com/job/Hong-Kong-2014-Broadcast-Summer-Internship-Hong-Kong-Job/20885900/

 

16.)  2014 Summer Print News Internship, Bloomberg, Tokyo, Japan

http://jobs.bloomberg.com/job/Tokyo-2014-Summer-Print-News-Internship-Tokyo-Job/18160400/

 

17.)  Manager, Change Management and Communications, Capital One, Richmond, VA

https://capitalone.taleo.net/careersection/usx/jobdetail.ftl?job=557659

 

18.)  Internal Communications Manager, Bupa, Miami, FL

https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BUPALATINAMERICA&cws=1&rid=366

 

19.)  Director Marketing II/Corporate Communications, Marketing & Outreach, Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, NC

http://careers.carolinashealthcare.org/job/Charlotte-Director-IICorporate-Communications%2C-Marketing-&-Outreach-NC-28201/2801170/

 

20.)  Director of Campaign Corporate Outreach, Farm Animal Welfare Campaign, ASPCA, New York, New York

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=382000014

 

21.)  Director or Senior Manager, Corporate External Communications, The J.M. Smucker Company, Cleveland, OH

http://www.prodivnet.com/jobs/director-or-senior-manager-corporate-external-communications

 

22.)  Corporate Communications Specialist, Gulfstream, Savannah, GA

http://www.americasjobexchange.com/job-detail/job-opening-AJE-565075415

 

***  From John Tortorice:

 

Here’s a pretty good looking position with an organization that has a good rep around town. Also, the location can’t be beat, the Berkeley hills above UC Berkeley.

 

Love your newsletter.

 

John

 

23.)  Outreach Producer, Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI), Berkeley, CA

http://www.msri.org/web/msri/about-msri/jobs/employment/outreach-producer

 

24.)  EDITORIAL, Staff Writer, Army Times, Springfield, Virginia

http://gannettgovernmentmedia.com/careers/

 

25.)  Outreach Communications Specialist, The Mission Support Group Unit, Leidos, McLean, VA

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J3F3966LJPSHB4RZ1JP

 

26.)  Marketing Communications Specialist, Hondajet, Greensboro, NC

http://www.bright.com/jobs/job/1506667_j3f35c67f8lc8p151nw/?bfid=43&job_title=Marketing+Communications+Specialist&soc_id=11-2011

 

27.)  Communications Specialist, Willbros Group, Houston, TX

http://www.bright.com/jobs/job/5410075_j3j7vs6qhw04hg4mp0f/?bfid=43&job_title=Communications+Specialist

 

28.)  Community Outreach Director, LCS, Little Rock, AR

http://www.indeed.com/q-Community-Outreach-Director-jobs.html

 

***  From Marcia Hawkins:

 

Good morning,

 

We would like to post the following position on JOTW:

 

Regards,

 

Marcia

 

Marcia Hawkins

HHMI

Chevy Chase, MD

 

29.)  Director, Internal Communications, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), Chevy Chase, MD (Metropolitan DC area)

 

To apply, send resume and cover to: Marcia Hawkins at jobs@hhmi.org.

To see the full job description: http://www.hhmi.org/careers/2022

 

30.)  Employee Communication Specialist, Officer, State Street, Boston, MA

http://www.womenscareerchannel.com/jobs/employee-communication-specialist-officer

 

***  From Laura Levine, as well as Karen Vahouny, ABC:

 

Hi Ned,

 

I do some pro bono work for this organization (Jump$tart), a non-profit focused on building financial education for K-12 students.  It’s a very small and extremely productive and effective organization.  The staff would be wonderful to work with.

 

Could you post this listing in JOTW?

 

Thanks!

 

Karen

 

31.)  Manager, Constituent Relations and Communications, Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, Washington DC

 

Organization: The Jump$tart Coalition is a non-profit coalition of about 150 organizations that share a commitment to financial literacy, especially for pre-kindergarten through college-age students.  The coalition also includes a network of 49 affiliated state coalitions.    Jump$tart is based in Washington, DC.  More information about the organization can be found at www.jumpstart.org.

 

The Manager of Constituent Relations and Communications will support and serve two of Jump$tart’s key constituencies—national coalition partners and affiliated state coalitions—principally through communication and coordination efforts.    As part of a small national team, the Manager of CRC will also contribute to a variety of other Jump$tart initiatives and administrative activities.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

 

  • Write, edit, and support Jump$tart communications, as assigned.  These initiatives may include print and electronic publications, the Jump$tart website, grant proposals, reports and correspondence, with some emphasis on social media.
  • Write, edit and administer the State Cents e-newsletter; provide general support to the state coalition websites; and administer state coalition listservs.
  • Serve as the administrative point of contact for state coalition leaders and Regional Directors.  Support state coalition activities, including meetings, calls, and initiatives.
  • Support coalition partner activities and events, including the Annual Awards Dinner, Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill, Financial Literacy Month, board and partner meetings, and the National Educator Conference.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

 

Qualifications    

  • Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills are required.  Must have a strong grasp of grammar and journalistic style. 
  • Must be comfortable with online communications and social media.
  • Administrative and planning skills necessary, including the ability to manage schedules, maintain electronic and paper-based files, and coordinate logistics, shipping and correspondence.
  • Must be interested in financial literacy and have previous exposure to financial topics.
  • Must be a team player and have a “service” demeanor. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area and two years’ relevant experience –five years’ relevant experience a plus.

 

Working Conditions

  • Full time, traditional work week.
  • Work from the Washington DC Headquarters office.  May be required to share office space. Telecommuting on an occasional basis only.
  • Limited travel and offsite work, as assigned.   Limited evening/weekend hours to attend events.
  • Regular telephone and computer-based communications with widespread constituents.

 

Additional Information

  • The Manager, CRC will report to the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and will work closely with Jump$tart Regional Consultants.
  • Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Benefits include health insurance and eligibility for 401k and annual incentive compensation.
  • Relocation benefits are not available for this position.  Candidates must be available to start by January 2, 2014.

 

How to Apply

 

Please e-mail your résumé as an attachment to: info@jumpstart.org and use “Manager, Constituent Relations and Communications” as your subject line.  Use the body of the e-mail as your cover letter and convey, specifically, why you are interested in working for a financial literacy coalition.   Please be concise.  Please do not include any other attachments at this time.  Candidates selected for interviews may be asked to provide writing samples and additional information.  Please provide salary requirements.   We regret that we will have very limited ability to respond to questions.  No phone calls, please.

 

Application period closes: Wednesday, November 27, 2013.

 

***  From Bill Seiberlich:

 

32.)  AML Senior Manager Reporting & Communications, TD Bank Financial Group, Mount Laurel, NJ

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=1005349

 

33.)  Marketing Communication Specialist, VWR, Radnor, PA

http://jobs.vwr.com/job/Radnor-Marketing-Communication-Specialist-Job-PA-19080/22789600/

 

34.)  Marketing Manager, Ventyx, Philadelphia, PA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=VENTYX&cws=1&rid=1157

 

35.)  Corporate Communications Specialist, Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA

http://www.techcareers.com/jobs/job-search.asp?id=112073232

 

36.)  Communications and Outreach Manager, American Prairie Reserve, Bozeman, Montana

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15611912

 

37.)  Public Relations Strategist Global, New York Institute of Technology, Manhattan, New York

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/15205235

 

38.)  Public Relations Senior Vice President, Energy Public Affairs, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Washington D.C.

http://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/9704429

 

39.)  Copy Editor – Sports and News, Lee Enterprises, Madison, WI

http://www.communicationsjobs.net/jobs/job-search.asp?id=112595031

 

40.)    Corporate Communications Manager, Care Innovations, Roseville, California

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/15567259

 

***  From Jaci Anson:

 

Thanks for your help with this.  Again, let me know what else you may need.

 

Thanks

Jaci

 

Jaci Anson

Human Resources Manager

National Geographic Society

 

Director of Communication for National Geographic, 1145 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC.  To be considered, all applicants need to apply online at http://www.nationalgeographic.com and click on jobs.

 

41.)  Director of Communication for National Geographic Society, Washington, DC

https://careers.ngs.org/psp/jobspa/RECRUITING/HRRECRT/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=5796&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

 

42.)  Editor, Assistant Photo, National Geographic Magazine, Washington, DC

https://careers.ngs.org/psp/jobspa/RECRUITING/HRRECRT/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=5805&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

 

***  From Lindsey Osterlund:

 

Thanks and have a great week,

Lindsey

 

43.) Executive Account Manager, Centerline Digital, Raleigh, NC

 

Centerline is a content marketing agency with a passion for resolving complex communications challenges with strategic and creative digital content.

 

We are looking for a motivated Executive Project Manager with extensive experience leading high-profile digital projects for Fortune 100 clients. The ideal candidate is confident, determined and aggressive in their pursuit of goals.

Our Executive Project Managers collaborate closely with Account Managers in setting and achieving strategic goals. Additionally, they are responsible for the leadership and direction of their project management teams, ensuring best in class service for our clients.

 

The right candidate knows how to lead, delegate and empower a team. They are not intimidated by demanding clients or complex business challenges. They are resolute in uncovering solutions and resolving conflicts with both internal teams and clients. Overall, they are energetic, motivated and committed to success.

 

Centerline is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. We are a dedicated group with high expectations for ourselves. Luckily, we like each other enough to share a drink (or two) after the work is done – a fully stocked kitchen and bar, along with a few other perks and necessities, keep our engines running smoothly at high RPMs.

Centerline will feel like home if:

  • You are direct and diplomatic.
  • You face adversity head-on.
  • You negotiate skillfully in tough situations.
  • You can motivate others and command attention.
  • You are positive, determined, and allergic to failure.

Required background and skills:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of senior leadership experience, within an agency setting or related industry.
  • Extensive project management and personnel management experience.
  • Strong understanding of digital, interactive and video production processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

Apply online at http://centerline.net/careers/#executive-project-manager

In referred by line please include: JOTW – Lindsey O. 
44.) Senior Project Manager, Centerline Digital, Raleigh, NC

 

Centerline is a digital agency specializing in crafting strategic marketing experiences.

 

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Project Manager to join our Accounts Department. Our team operates within a fast-paced and collaborative environment where no two days are the same. The ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial nature and 5+ years of experience managing digital marketing campaigns within an agency or corporate environment.

 

In this leadership role, you will manage complex digital projects, working with the key executives from our global client base. You will collaborate with senior staff on account growth objectives and new initiatives. You will lead a highly motivated team of project managers and will be responsible for the success of the projects within your group. You will be called upon to manage a wide range of interactive projects and solutions, including video shoots and website development.

 

The right candidate is professional and highly accountable. They are equally confident in their communication with internal animators and strategists, as well as key corporate executives. They know the required steps to complete digital projects, and are skilled in managing timelines. Additionally, they seek out a deeper understanding of the industry and target audience through every project.

Centerline will feel like home if you:

  • Are direct and diplomatic.
  • Face adversity head on.
  • Are adaptive to change and the opportunities that come with it.
  • Find innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Motivate others and command attention.
  • Are positive, determined, and allergic to failure.

Additional background and skills required:

  • 5+ years of project management experience within an agency or corporate setting.
  • Experience producing video/film projects or interactive projects – bonus points for both.
  • Bachelor’s Degree required.

 

Apply online at http://centerline.net/careers/#senior-pm-producer

In referred by line please include: JOTW – Lindsey O. 

 

***  From Daniel Ixtla:

 

Dear Ned,

I hope you are very well.

 

On behalf of CIMMYT, based in Mexico, I would like to seek the kind assistance of you to publish the following position currently available in our organization.

 

Your valuable assistance will be kindly appreciated. Interested candidates should follow the instructions and timing outlined in the announcements to submit their application. We will happy to evaluate their credentials and experience.

 

Many thanks in advance for all your help! I would be grateful if you could acknowledge the receipt of the email.

 

Regards,

 

Daniel Ixtla

 

45.)  Wheat Communications Manager, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, (CIMMYT),  Texcoco, Mexico,

 

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated candidate for the position of Communications Manager in the International Communications team to support the Global Wheat Program (GWP). This position has a critical role in enhancing the impact of CIMMYT’s work.

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org.

 

The position reports to the Director International Communications, Knowledge Management and Donor Relations, and is based at CIMMYT’s campus in Texcoco, Mexico, located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico. The job involves some travel both in Mexico and in collaborating countries.

 

Specific duties:

– Contribute to and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to advance the GWP’s research-for-development programs.

– Help shape the GWP’s public messages and branding through effective communications strategies and tactics.

– Generate compelling information to support CIMMYT’s mission.

– Develop and implement comprehensive media strategies for the GWP or other programs/projects, as directed by the Director of International Communications.

-Raise awareness of the value and impact of major GWP projects through appropriate products and media.

-Write, edit and oversee the production of publications including newsletters, science and policy planning reports.

– Write material for the CIMMYT website and/or subsidiary websites.

– Work with the multi-media communications specialists and audio-visual design teams to document the GWP’s activities.

– Provide necessary support for editing of project technical reports.

– Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes

– Masters’ Degree in Journalism, Communications or related discipline. A bachelor’s degree with extensive experience will be considered.

– At least 8 years of experience in science communications, marketing, public relations, media campaigns and/or non-profit communications. Advanced knowledge of relevant administrative and/or operating protocols and policies of the function is required.

-Non-profit organization experience or demonstrated understanding of the non-profit and/or agricultural research for development environments.

– Clear grasp of communications strategies and creativity in applying them to raise awareness of CIMMYT’s activities and achievements.

– Proficiency in English. Knowledge of Spanish or South Asian languages will be an advantage.

– Ability to express technical concepts in clear, simple language for diverse audiences, including the general public.

– Proficiency in use of social networking and new media tools.

– Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural partnerships.

 

We will offer an initial contract for three years, which is renewable subject to continued need, funding and performance of the staff member. Our internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

 

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

 

To apply for this position, please email cover letter and CV no later than 20 November, 2013 to Human Resources, CIMMYT (Email: irsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Please indicate Position Reference number: 12329 in the header of your email). For further information on the selection process, please contact Guillermo Flores, Staffing Specialist, at g.flores@cgiar.org.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

46.)  Corporate Journalist, ThoroughTec Simulation, Durban, South Africa

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Job/196/18/192163.html

 

47.)  Executive Director of Marketing & Communications, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15597579

 

48.)  Marketing Coordinator, Yampa Valley Electric, Steamboat Springs, Colorado

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15409108

 

49.)  Director, Public Affairs Company Name: Port Metro Vancouver Industry: Government/Civil Service Location(s): Vancouver, Other / Non-US, V6E3S7, Canada  

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/networks/vertical/job.cfm?site_id=1691&job=15286081&n=54

 

50.)  Public Relations Manager, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15613278

 

***  From Dianna Lopez:

 

Good Evening Ned:

 

Our firm currently has two openings available that we would like to have included in your “Job of the Week” newsletter.  I have included (below) links to our website where they are currently posted.

 

Thank you, and please let me know if you require further information in relation to the two job descriptions.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

 

Sincerely,

Dianna

 

Dianna Lopez, Director of Internal Operations

LeapFrog Solutions, Inc.

Fairfax, VA

 

51.)  Editor/Proofreader, LeapFrog Solutions, Inc., Fairfax, VA

 

LeapFrog Solutions seeks an experienced, highly organized editor, proofreader and quality assurance specialist with excellent time management, interpersonal and problem solving skills, and a keen eye for detail. Candidates should have a passion for the English language, enjoy the pursuit of quality, and be able to work collaboratively with team members to produce the best product for our clients.  This is a multi-faceted position requiring initiative, adaptability and excellent follow through.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

–              Edit and proofread company generated deliverables in multiple formats at various stages of development

–              Strategic communications and marketing plans and materials

–              Print and digital copy

–              Scripts

–              White papers, proposals, executive summaries

–              Press releases and other external communications products

–              Metrics and analytical reports

–              Fact sheets, presentations, and training materials

–              Apply quality assurance standards and processes to all work

–              Proofread and/or copy edit client-supplied materials upon intake; ensure they adhere to brand style guidelines

–              Develop and maintain editorial style guides

–              Train staff on good writing practices

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

–              Minimum three years experience in writing, editing, proofreading or quality assurance disciplines

–              Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in journalism, communications, English or comparable field

–              Exceptional oral and written communication skills

–              Fluency in AP, GPO and Chicago styles

–              Ability to write to the audience

–              Exceptional organizational skills

–              Superior ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet firm deadlines

–              Working knowledge of PC and MAC systems and software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite)

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

–              Familiarity with Federal Plain Language Guidelines, Flesch-Kincaid literacy and readability testing, and 508 compliance levels

–              Knowledge of and experience working on federal, state and local government, non-profit association, and commercial contracts

–              Ability to attain and maintain a security clearance

COMPENSATION:

Competitive and commensurate with experience

To apply for this position, please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements via email toLFS_careers@leapfrogit.com with “Editor/Proofreader” in the subject header.  As our system is automated, failure to place this exact phrase in the subject header will result in your message remaining unread.

LeapFrog Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental handicap, or veteran status.

 

http://www.leapfrogit.com/editor-proofreader.html

 

52.)  Strategic Communications Consultant, LeapFrog Solutions, Inc., Fairfax, VA

 

LeapFrog Solutions seeks an experienced, highly organized strategic communications consultant to design, develop and deploy high-impact, strategic and measurable internal and external communications campaigns in federal government, commercial, academic and non-profit organizations. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, writing, editing, and organizational skills, and have a keen eye for detail. This is a multi-faceted position requiring initiative, adaptability and excellent follow-through.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

–              Engage in a broad array of strategic communications projects to include strategy development, organizational research and analysis, communications and implementation planning, brand development and execution, digital/social engagement models, and stakeholder relations

–              Provide general consulting services including data collection, research, analysis and plan development

–              Develop (write, edit and review) various analytical reports, strategies and plans including communications strategies and plans, media plans, implementation plans, framework analyses, metric/performance plans, communications/marketing copy for various media and reports

–              Support new business development and existing account growth activities

–              Research opportunities and organizations

–              Prepare proposal content for technical and cost proposals

–              Develop white papers on relevant and emerging topics

–              Prepare presentations

–              Participate in and contribute to creative brainstorming sessions

–              Facilitate client meetings, stakeholder sessions, and focus groups

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

–              Ten years strategic communications, management consulting, public relations, or market communications experience

–              Superior consulting skills, including active listening and real-time solution development

–              Experience working in a matrixed team environment (e.g., internal creative, digital and strategic communications teams) including subcontractors, independent consultants and vendors

–              Superior ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet firm deadlines

–              Ability to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions

–              Exceptional oral and written communication skills

–              Ability to write to the audience in multiple communications product formats

–              Excellent presentation skills

–              Working knowledge of PC and MAC systems and software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite)

–              Experience researching background material, interviewing to gather data and citing sourced data

–              Detailed oriented, deadline driven, and customer-focused

–              Knowledge and experience consulting on federal government contracts

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

–              Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism, communications, English or comparable field

–              Familiarity with Federal Plain Language Guidelines, Flesch-Kincaid literacy and readability testing, and 508 compliance levels

–              Knowledge and experience consulting on state and local government, non-profit association, and commercial contracts

–              Ability to attain and maintain a security clearance

COMPENSATION:

Competitive and commensurate with experience

To apply for this position, please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements via email to LFS_careers@leapfrogit.com with “Strategic Communications Consultant” in the subject header.  As our system is automated, failure to include this exact phrase in the subject header will result in your message remaining unread.

http://www.leapfrogit.com/strategic-communications-consultant.html

 

53.)  Public Relations Manager, The Philadelphia Orchestra Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15599866

 

54.)  Communications Manager, Federated Co-operatives Limited, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

http://jobs.iabc.com/jobseeker/job/15523902/

 

***  From Steven Mandurano:

 

55.)  Media Relations & PR Coordinator, MRC (www.merchantriskcouncil.org), Seattle, Washington

 

The Media Relations & PR Coordinator is a new role that will serve as the lead on all global press and media relations matters and support all writing, editing and member communications. He/she will manage numerous assigned projects from initial concept to final launch, ensuring that all relevant tasks and deliverables are completed by targeted deadlines.

 

Responsibilities

 

– Develop and implement a strategic and metric-driven media relations plan (inclusive of social media) that supports MRC’s global vision and growth goals, ensuring consistent messaging across all media.

– Craft talking points and statements for use with media and internal/external communities related to specific topics/issues

– Build out and maintain all messaging

– Create and maintain relationships with key regional, national and international media  Land high-quality media coverage at international, national and regional levels across all types of media

– Develop a quarterly editorial calendar and media training

– Track emerging regional, national and global issues that may impact the MRC.

– Compose simple to complex communication documents including letters, press releases, media alerts, website content, reports, newsletters and presentation materials with minimal errors

– Assist in editing all organizational communications using AP style

Requirements:

– Undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, English, public relations or a closely related field

– Minimum of four and no more than six years related professional full-time experience

– Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to gather information and produce professional documents with a minimal amount of errors, including spelling, punctuation and grammar

– Proven success with garnering earned media

– Ability to and experience with pitching to the media.

– Experience managing the creation and distribution of thought pieces such as letters to the editor, op-eds, advertorials, etc.

– Experience with writing for social media including Twitter, LinkedIn and blogging.

– Expert knowledge of and previous usage of AP Style

– A high level of energy, creativity and initiative with the ability to operate in a fast-paced global environment while effectively managing competing projects with multiple deadlines

– Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Desired

Association experience but not required

Application:

– Cover letter, resume and a minimum of three professional writing samples should be sent to PR@merchantriskcouncil.org.

– Absolutely no phone calls or direct emails inquiring into the status of your application

– Writing test will be administered to final candidates.

 

***  Weekly Alternative Selection:

 

***  From Mark Sofman:

 

56.)  Consultant – Design of a Gender Sensitive Manual in Agrobiodiversity, UNDP, West Bank, Palestinian Territories

 

57.)  Cheese & Charcuterie Associate, Dean & Deluca, Napa Valley, CA

 

58.)  Manure Wagon Attendant, PA Meadows, Washington, PA


***  Weekly Piracy Report:

 

223-13  08.11.2013: 0225 LT: Posn: 01:43S – 116:38E, Adang Bay Anchorage, Indonesia.

 

Six robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. The duty A/B found the robbers and alerted the D/O who raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping empty handed. 

 

222-13  07.11.2013: 0330 LT: Posn: 01:20N – 103:18E, Around 7.3nm West of Pulau Kukup, Malaysia.

 

A product tanker was boarded and hijacked by five armed hijackers who tied up all the crew members and held them hostage in one cabin. Later they ordered the Master to steer the ship to a pre-designated position where another unknown orange hull tanker came alongside. The C/O and the bosun were forced to operate the mooring winches and then the cargo pumps and valves to transfer oil into the unknown tanker. Prior to leaving the hijacked tanker, crew personal belongs were also stolen. 

 

221-13  06.11.2013: 0330 UTC: 05:40S – 046:59E: About 450 nm ESE of Mombasa, Kenya.

 

One skiff with five heavily armed pirates approached a product tanker while underway. Alarm was raised, crew alerted, fire pumps started, speed increased, evasive manoeuvres made, SSAS alert activated and authorities were informed. The pirates fired at the tanker and the armed security on board returned fire. The skiff aborted the attack and moved away.

 

220-13  04.11.2013: 1230 LT: Posn: 03:54N – 098:46E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia.

 

Duty crew on board an anchored chemical tanker spotted two boats nearby. Robbers attempted to board the tanker via anchor chain but alert crew thwarted the boarding. The second boat was hidden near the propeller and the crew could not chase them away with fire hoses. The propeller was turned on resulting in the robbers moving away. The robbers were sported with some stolen hull anodes in their boat. Port Control informed. 

 

***  Ball cap of the week:  USS Cochrane (DDG 21)

 

***  Coffee Mug of the week:    Swedish Dala Horse – Var så god

 

***  Polo-shirt of the week:  2012 NOAC – Communications

 

***  Musical guest artist of the week:  Diablo Swing Orchestra

 

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Hospitality and Event Planning Network (HEPN) for 17 November 2013

Hospitality and Event Planning Network (HEPN) for 17 November 2013
 

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!

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This week’s edition includes:
*** The Short Self-Pitch (SSP)
*** Upcoming Conferences
1. Meeting Planner; Plannernet; New York, NY
2. Medical Meeting Planner; Confidential; Los Angeles, CA
3. Conference Manager I (Housing/Events/Transportation); International Association of Chiefs of Police; Alexandria, VA
4. AIPAC – Hotel and Venue Specialist; AIPAC – American Israel Public Affairs Committee; Washington, DC
5. Meetings Logistics Manager; Rotary International; Evanston, IL
6. Director of Global Events; Careers in Nonprofits; Skokie, IL
7. Director of Educational Programs; Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine; Alexandria, VA
8. Meetings Associate; American Council for Technology – Industry Council; Fairfax, VA
9. Senior Meeting Planner; Nuclear Energy Institute; Washington, DC
10. Chief Executive Officer; St. John’s Sports & Entertainment; St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada  
11. Meetings & Education Intern; Sentergroup; Chicago, IL
12. Senior Meeting Planner; Biogen Idec; Weston, MA
13. Event Assistant; Scott Circle Events LLC; Washington, DC
14. Meetings/Conference Planner; The American Ceramic Society; Westerville, OH
15. Manager, Educational Programs & Meetings; The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Washington, DC
16. UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT AND EVENTS MANAGER; California State University, Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA
17. Event Coordinator, Part time; Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU); Camden, NJ
18. Conference Manager; Emerald Expositions; San Juan Capistrano, CA
19. Meeting Coordinator; PlanetConnect, Inc.; Tinton Falls, NJ
20. Director of Programming & Events; The Princeton Club of New York; New York
21. Donor Relations And Events Manager; Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens; Washington, DC
22. Events and Operations Manager, Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves; United Nations Foundation; Washington, DC
23. Development Associate- Speical Events; Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation; Boca Raton, FL
24. Event RFP Coordinator; AACE; Jacksonville, FL
25. Event Planner; Heritage Foundation; Washington, DC
26. Sales Assistant; [seven-degrees]; Laguna Beach, CA
27. Manager of Sponsorships & Sales; Industrial Designers Society of America; Herndon, 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.
 
 
 
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1. Meeting Planner; Plannernet; New York, NY
 
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15221119&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
 
 
2. Medical Meeting Planner; Confidential; Los Angeles, CA
 
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15613447&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
 
 
3. Conference Manager I (Housing/Events/Transportation); International Association of Chiefs of Police; Alexandria, VA
 
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15613279&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
 
 
4. AIPAC – Hotel and Venue Specialist; AIPAC – American Israel Public Affairs Committee; Washington, DC
 
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15599940&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
 
 
5. Meetings Logistics Manager; Rotary International; Evanston, IL
 
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=14274700&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
 
 
6. Director of Global Events; Careers in Nonprofits; Skokie, IL
 
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15600478&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
 
 
7. Director of Educational Programs; Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine; Alexandria, VA
 
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15600391&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
 
 
8. Meetings Associate; American Council for Technology – Industry Council; Fairfax, VA
 
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15600044&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
 
 
9. Senior Meeting Planner; Nuclear Energy Institute; Washington, DC
 
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15588861&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
 
 
10. Chief Executive Officer; St. John’s Sports & Entertainment; St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada  
 
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15588514&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
 
 
11. Meetings & Education Intern; Sentergroup; Chicago, IL
 
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15587823&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
 
 
12. Senior Meeting Planner; Biogen Idec; Weston, MA
 
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15042111&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
 
 
13. Event Assistant; Scott Circle Events LLC; Washington, DC
 
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15567383&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
 
 
14. Meetings/Conference Planner; The American Ceramic Society; Westerville, OH
 
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=15567246&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
 
 
15. Manager, Educational Programs & Meetings; The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Washington, DC
 
http://careers.mpiweb.org/jobseeker/job/15624423/Manager,%20Educational%20Programs%20&%20Meetings/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
 
 
16. UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT AND EVENTS MANAGER; California State University, Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA
 
http://careers.mpiweb.org/jobseeker/job/15613513/UNIVERSITY%20COMMENCEMENT%20AND%20EVENTS%20MANAGER/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
 
 
*** From Bill Seiberlich, via Ned Lundquist ***
17. Event Coordinator, Part time; Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU); Camden, NJ
 
Under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Public Relations, CMSRU’s Event Coordinator will assist all CMSRU departments with planning, production and administration of special events, including ceremonies, receptions, conferences, meetings and other group activities.  The Event Coordinator will be an experienced, take charge professional with ability to manage special event administration and logistics for up to 25 events per year.  He or she will provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers. This is a part-time position but it requires flexibility to cover early mornings, evening and weekend events as needed. 
 
Responsibilities
 
Event Planning and Production
• Conduct research and find resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities and ensure quality event productions.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of CMSRU, Rowan and State of NJ policies regarding events and ensure that CMSRU complies.
• Assist with booking event space, arranging food and beverage, ordering supplies, coordinating audiovisual equipment, and ensuring appropriate décor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc.).
• Create and revise room layouts for each event.
• Serve as liaison with all internal and external audiences on event-related matters, including but not limited to Rowan University, Rowan Foundation, and all vendors.
• Assist with managing on-site production and clean up for events as necessary.
• Prepare nametags, materials, notebooks, packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc. as needed
• Close out all events as required.
 
Event Administration:
• Assist with preparing budgets and provide periodic progress reports to Departments for each event project.
• Keep track of event finances including check requests, invoicing, and reporting.
• Coordinate appointments and visits to see our space, and scheduling of events on the calendar.
• Prepare and modify event contracts as requested
Requirements/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in event management or related field preferred; significant event planning experience can substitute for the degree.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, proof reading skills, and speaking.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff and volunteers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism.
• Ability to be creative and accomplish projects with little supervision.
• Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality.
• Proficient using the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and mail merges; email and web searches
 
Apply online at http://rowanuniversity.hodesiq.com/job-details.aspx?jobid=4059825
 
*****
 
18. Conference Manager; Emerald Expositions; San Juan Capistrano, CA
 
http://careers.mpiweb.org/jobseeker/job/15613250/Conference%20Manager/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
 
 
19. Meeting Coordinator; PlanetConnect, Inc.; Tinton Falls, NJ
 
http://careers.mpiweb.org/jobseeker/job/15613057/Meeting%20Coordinator/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
 
 
20. Director of Programming & Events; The Princeton Club of New York; New York
 
http://careers.mpiweb.org/jobseeker/job/15613121/Director%20of%20Programming%20&%20Events/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
 
 
21. Donor Relations And Events Manager; Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens; Washington, DC
 
http://careers.mpiweb.org/jobseeker/job/15600287/Donor%20Relations%20And%20Events%20Manager/__company__/?vnet=0&str=26&max=25
 
 
22. Events and Operations Manager, Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves; United Nations Foundation; Washington, DC
 
http://careers.mpiweb.org/jobseeker/job/15599232/Events%20and%20Operations%20Manager,%20Global%20Alliance%20for%20Clean%20Cookstoves/__company__/?vnet=0&str=26&max=25
 
 
23. Development Associate- Speical Events; Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation; Boca Raton, FL
 
http://careers.mpiweb.org/jobseeker/job/15585909/Development%20Associate-%20Speical%20Events/__company__/?vnet=0&str=26&max=25
 
 
24. Event RFP Coordinator; AACE; Jacksonville, FL
 
http://careers.mpiweb.org/jobseeker/job/15576012/Event%20RFP%20Coordinator/__company__/?vnet=0&str=26&max=25
 
 
25. Event Planner; Heritage Foundation; Washington, DC
 
http://careers.mpiweb.org/jobseeker/job/15575430/Event%20Planner/__company__/?vnet=0&str=26&max=25
 
 
26. Sales Assistant; [seven-degrees]; Laguna Beach, CA
 
http://careers.ises.com/jobseeker/job/15613106/Sales%20Assistant/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
 
 
27. Manager of Sponsorships & Sales; Industrial Designers Society of America; Herndon, VA
 
http://careers.ises.com/jobseeker/job/15587388/Manager%20of%20Sponsorships%20&%20Sales/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
 
 
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Two JOTW Can’t Wait postings from Florida Blue

Two JOTW Can’t Wait postings from Florida Blue:

Senior Director, Internal Communications, Florida Blue, Jacksonville, FL

Florida Blue’s Senior Director, Internal Communications has ownership for:

 Lead team of strategic, internal communication staff to support cultural transformation and execute proactive, forward-thinking internal communication strategies, plans and solutions.

  • Creatively provide relevant and accurate stakeholder information to support corporate and enabling functions.  Leverage enterprise communication tools to ensure employee understanding of and behavioral alignment to our business and commitment to our customers.
  • Ensure coordination of communication messages and activities within internal organizations and across stakeholders.

We are looking for a successful Internal Communications Leader who has:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Communications or a related field
  • 7 or more years’ leading internal communications with an emphasis on driving organizational change and HR, including 4 or more years’ direct management experience
  • Demonstrated experience and deep knowledge of leadership communications, HR and OE
  • Proven track record in leading, managing and leveraging team skill sets
  • Change leadership experience to create innovative communication solutions in a transforming marketplace
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with other external communications, executive communications and social media leaders.
  • Proven experience leading, managing, coaching and developing a diverse team of professionals.
  • Out-of-the-box employee communications thinking
  • Extensive experience with communication measurement methodologies and appropriate use of data assessments
  • Outside-in perspective and understanding relating to the health care industry

Experience executing HR Programs

Interested candidates please apply directly to: jobs.floridablue.com.

http://jobs.floridablue.com/united-states/communications/jobid4482451-sr-director-internal-communications-jobs

 

Senior Director, Media Relations, Florida Blue, Jacksonville, FL

Florida Blue’s Senior Director, Media Relations has ownership for:

  • Developing and executing proactive plans, programs and tactics to ensure the unique voice of Florida Blue is dominant in the Florida marketplace.
  • Managing and responding to issues and crises that present either opportunities or threats to the company’s reputation.
  • Leading, developing, motivating, and managing a high-performing team of external communication specialists to meet business objectives

 We are looking for a successful Media Relations Leader who has:

 • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Media Relations or a related field
• 7 or more years’ of Media Relations experience, including 4 or more years’ direct management experience
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and oral communication skills, with proven ability to develop and execute communication strategies that are aligned with business goals and objectives.
• Ability to identify, build and maintain relationships with senior leaders and other key stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively in multicultural environments
• Extensive understanding of communication measurement methodologies and appropriate use of data assessments; establish outcome measurements and tracking mechanisms; utilize data to monitor and analyze results
•  Outside-in perspective and understanding relating to the health care industry
• Sound judgment, strong initiative and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders
•  Demonstrated experience responding to rapidly changing conditions with agility and creativity, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities
• Executive presence and ability to represent the organization externally.

Interested candidates please apply directly to: jobs.floridablue.com.

http://jobs.floridablue.com/florida/communications/jobid4488023-sr-director-media-relations-jobs

DEFCON 1 Newsletter for November 13, 2013

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OPV Middle East

 

09 – 11 December, 2013

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi

 

http://www.opvmiddleeast.com/Event.aspx?id=881478

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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter

DEFCON 1 Newsletter for November 13, 2013

http://www.yourdefcon1.com/

www.nedsjotw.com

Issue # 340

 

“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.”

– Indira Gandhi

 

***  You can also subscribe to this and my other two newsletters at .  The Job of the Week serves communication professionals.  Your Very Next Step is my travel/outdoors/adventure/conservation newsletter.  They’re all free!

 

***  Maritime Security Caribbean 2013

http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/topics/naval-forces/

***  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. 

DEFCON 1 brings you job opportunities every week, and counts on members like you to submit job listings to share and post in this newsletter.

 

Help the network grow.  Sign up a friend.  They can join for free simply by visiting and selecting DEFCON 1.

 

When you learn about a job opportunity in the defense sector, such as a position that comes open with your company, you send me the title, organization, location, and a brief description; link; or contact information, and I’ll share.  This is a cooperative network.  That means everyone’s participation is required to provide job opportunities to share. 

 

I never give out, rent, or sell my list, and neither does Topica.

 

***  In this issue (This week’s jobs are listed here, and then offered with links or in more detail below):

 

1.)  Senior Management Analyst, MCR, El Segundo, CA

2.)  Junior Management Analyst, MCR, El Segundo, CA

3.)  Quality Manager (SMTX), UTC Aerospace Systems, San Marcos, TX

4.)  Radar (Research Engineer/Scientist/Technologist I/II), Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA

5.)  Geospatial Manager, SAIC, Crane, IN

6.)  Project Manager, Mission Essential Personnel, Springfield, VA

7.)  Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (Cell Division Head), Commander Undersea Surveillance (CUS) Intelligence Directorate, Commander in Chief U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Dam Neck Naval Facility, Virginia Beach, VA

8.)  Geo-Location Operator, Mission Essential Personnel, Ft. Gordon, Georgia

9.)  Electronic Warfare Technician III, Northrop Grumman, MCAS Cherry Point, NC

10.)  Intelligence Report Officer, QinetiQ North America, Hampton, VA

11.)  GITM Engineer (Global IT Modernization), QinetiQ North America, Reston, VA

12.)  Technical Writer, Editor, United States Army Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC) Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological Health (PH) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), CCSi, Washington, DC

13.)  Senior Business Engineer, TRICARE Management Activity (TMA), Creative Computing Solutions, Inc. (CCSi), Washington, DC

14.)  DIRECTOR FOR ABOVE WATER SENSORS, Senior Executive Service (SES), Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, DC

15.)  Prj Mgt & Plng Opns Rep Stf, Lockheed Martin, Arlington, VA

16.)  Network Architect TS/SCI, CSC, HERNDON, VA

17.)  J2EE Developer, Advanced C4 Solutions, Fort Belvoir, VA

18.)  Ship Superintendent II, BAE Systems, Honolulu, HI

19.)  NCC Watch Officer, General Dynamics AIS, Arlington, VA

20.)  PROJECT MANAGER (BUSINESS OPS), CACI International Inc., Arlington, VA

 

…and more!

 

***  Open Business Model —  Building Future Unmanned Aircraft Systems Requires Breaking Up Proprietary Products

By Edward Lundquist

Seapower magazine

November 2013

http://www.seapower-digital.com/seapower/november_2013#pg46

 

***  DDG 1000 Zumwalt Launched Without Fanfare At Bath Iron Works

Defense Media Network

By Edward H. Lundquist                – October 29, 2013

 

http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/ddg-1000-zumwalt-launched-without-fanfare-at-bath-iron-works/

 

***  Maritime Security Caribbean 2013

 

Maritime security experts meet to discuss regional threats and challenges

 

By Edward H. Lundquist               

http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/maritime-security-caribbean-2013/

 

***  Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

 

December 9-11 Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

January 26-29  Helsinki, Finland (Tentative)

 

January 30-31, Portsmouth, UK

 

March 17-18-19, Accra, Ghana

 

***  Upcoming events:

 

***  OPV Middle East

 

09 – 11 December, 2013

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi

 

http://www.opvmiddleeast.com/Event.aspx?id=881478

 

***  Surface Warships 2014

 

Portsmouth, UK

January 30-31

 

http://www.surfacewarships.com/

 

The full agenda for Surface Warships 2014 has just been released and is available to download now at www.surfacewarships.com/brochure.

 

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

 

1.)  Senior Management Analyst, MCR, El Segundo, CA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1729

 

2.)  Junior Management Analyst, MCR, El Segundo, CA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1728

 

3.)  Quality Manager (SMTX), UTC Aerospace Systems, San Marcos, TX

http://jobview.monster.com/Quality-Manager-SMTX-Job-San-Marcos-TX-US-127259251.aspx

 

4.)  Radar (Research Engineer/Scientist/Technologist I/II), Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA

https://www.northstarats.com/(S(udnt5y45zffwgjydrziovn45))/PositionDetails.aspx?ID=024dee41-33e7-11d3-9d69-0008c781f39f&PosID=10566

 

5.)  Geospatial Manager, SAIC, Crane, IN

http://jobs.saic.com/job/Crane-Geospatial-Manager-Job-IN-47522/25704600/

 

6.)  Project Manager, Mission Essential Personnel, Springfield, VA

https://missionessential.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=122

 

7.)  Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (Cell Division Head), Commander Undersea Surveillance (CUS) Intelligence Directorate, Commander in Chief U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Dam Neck Naval Facility, Virginia Beach, VA

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/354770100

 

8.)  Geo-Location Operator, Mission Essential Personnel, Ft. Gordon, Georgia

https://missionessential.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=20

 

9.)  Electronic Warfare Technician III, Northrop Grumman, MCAS Cherry Point, NC

https://ngc.taleo.net/careersection/ngc_pro/jobdetail.ftl?job=385266

 

10.)  Intelligence Report Officer, QinetiQ North America, Hampton, VA

http://jobs.qinetiq-na.com/virginia/engineering/intelligence-report-officer-jobs

 

11.)  GITM Engineer (Global IT Modernization), QinetiQ North America, Reston, VA

http://jobs.qinetiq-na.com/virginia/engineering/gitm-engineer-jobs

 

12.)  Technical Writer, Editor, United States Army Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC) Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological Health (PH) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), CCSi, Washington, DC

http://ccsin.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=148801

 

13.)  Senior Business Engineer, TRICARE Management Activity (TMA), Creative Computing Solutions, Inc. (CCSi), Washington, DC

http://ccsin.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=141878

 

14.)  DIRECTOR FOR ABOVE WATER SENSORS, Senior Executive Service (SES), Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, DC

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/354588900

 

15.)  Prj Mgt & Plng Opns Rep Stf, Lockheed Martin, Arlington, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=127522729

 

16.)  Network Architect TS/SCI, CSC, HERNDON, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=127452005

 

17.)  J2EE Developer, Advanced C4 Solutions, Fort Belvoir, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=118144615

 

18.)  Ship Superintendent II, BAE Systems, Honolulu, HI

http://www.baesystems.jobs/all-jobs/Ship-Superintendent-II/398743

 

19.)  NCC Watch Officer, General Dynamics AIS, Arlington, VA

https://careers-gd-ais.icims.com/jobs/9788/ncc-watch-officer/job

 

20.)  PROJECT MANAGER (BUSINESS OPS), CACI International Inc., Arlington, VA

http://careers.caci.com/job/Arlington-PROJECT-MANAGER-%28BUSINESS-OPS%29-Job-VA-22201/24775500/

 

***  Thank you for sharing this week’s DEFCON-1 newsletter.  Visit our website at http://www.yourdefcon1.com/.  You can also read previous issues at www.nedsjotw.com.

 

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Please ask your Director of HR to send me your company’s most pressing job hiring priority each week.  Make sure your recruiting manager subscribes to DEFCON 1.

 

To submit jobs to this newsletter, send to lundquist989@cs.com.  Include job title, organization/company, location, brief description (optional), and how to follow up (contact, link, etc.).

 

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November 11, 2013

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This is JOTW newsletter number 992

 

“In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.”

– Mark Twain

 

“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!”

– Maya Angelou

 

***  Welcome to the JOTW network. 

 

 

***  JOTW will publish its 1,000th newsletter sometime in early January 2014.  JOTW will be establishing a special page on the www.nedsjotw.com website for comments.  We hope that those of you who have derived some benefit from being a part of the JOTW cooperative network will take a moment to share something.  Watch for details about JOTW CONNECT!

 

***  To submit a job for sharing on JOTW, please provide the job title, organization or company, and location and send it to Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.  Provide a link or contact info so people can check out your listing or follow up if interested. 

 

Posting a job is free.    The newsletter is then posted at www.nedsjotw.com.  Recruiters can submit up to three jobs for free.  Each job listing may be posted once in the newsletter for free

 

I request that you do not send pdf files that I have to copy and reformat.  I prefer you provide your very brief job description in an email rather than an enclosure.  I must limit the size of your position descriptions (generally to 500 words or less) as I have a 132KB size limit on the newsletter, which equates to about 7,200 words total.
***  This is a cooperative service.  It relies on your participation and contribution.  As you receive the benefit of this free newsletter, you should also send in jobs you learn about.  This is especially the case when there are job listings in the companies that you work for.

 

***  To sign up for JOTW or Ned’s other newsletters, visit this site:

 

 

***  Top Jobs:  Stand above the rest.  Your job can be right here, at the top of the weekly JOTW newsletter.  Top job placement costs $100 per job per week.  To be on top, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.

 

***  This week’s top jobs:

 

(See below for details)

 

***  If you find out about a job opportunity in communications, send it to me (lundquist989@cs.com), and I’ll share it with the JOTW network. 

 

***  The JOTW network is built upon cooperative principles.  Share, and reap the benefits.  And it feels good to help others.  I call it selfish altruism.  But this also means you need to contribute.

 

***  In this issue:

 

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

 

1.)  Media Relations Manager, Association for Career and Technical Education, Alexandria, VA

2.)  Field Specialist, Benefits Strategy & Communications US Airways Phoenix, AZ

3.)  Public Relations Manager, Cannondale, Bethel, CT

4.)  Communications Advisor, FedEx Services, Washington, DC

5.)  Director US Public Affairs & Media Relations, Sanofi US, Bridgewater, NJ

6.)  Manager, Internal Communications, John Muir Health, Oakland, CA

7.)  Media Relations Intern, Ministry Relations, Trans World Radio (TWR), Cary, NC

8.)  Editor, The Daily Record, Baltimore, MD

9.)  PROJECT MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

10.)  Manager, Marketing – Digitas Health Philadelphia, Publicis Healthcare Communications Group, Philadelphia, PA

 

11.)  Communications Manager, Philadelphia Folklore Project, Philadelphia , PA

12.)  Sr Manager/Associate Director, Brand Communications, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Frazer, PA

13.)  Health Communications Coordinator, The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence, Cary, NC

14.)  Tech PR SAE/AE, Diffusion, New York, NY

15.)  Digital Marketing Manager, Len The Plumber, Baltimore, MD

16.)  Mgr/Sr. Mgr, Publicity – History, A+E Networks, New York, New York

17.)  Associate Director, Communications, Purdue Pharma L.P., Stamford, Connecticut

18.)  Director of Public Affairs, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Washington D.C.

19.)  Communications Manager for Reproductive Rights, American Civil Liberties Union, New York, New York

20.)  Development Associate, Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP), Washington, DC

 

21.)  Manager, Communications, William T. Grant Foundation, New York, New York

22.)  Director, Executive Communications, Walmart, Bentonville, AR

23.)  Senior Account Executive – Raleigh, Bolt Public Relations, Raleigh, North Carolina

24.)  Head of Online Communications, The World Bank Group, Washington, DC

25.)  Blog Editor (Online Communications Officer), The World Bank Group, Washington, DC

26.)  Online Communications Officer (TWICT), The World Bank Group, Washington, DC

27.)  HEALTH SCIENCES CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

28.)  Media Relations Specialist, PSEGLI, Uniondale, New York

29.)  Office Manager, The Pew Research Center, Washington, DC

30.)  Multimedia Producer, The Pew Research Center, Washington, DC

 

31.)  Director, Marketing & Communications, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

32.)  Director, Corporate Communications, Logi Analytics, McLean, VA

33.)  Technical Writer, Editor, United States Army Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC) Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological Health (PH) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), CCSi, Washington, DC

34.)  Communications Officer, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 

35.)  AE/SAE, INK & ROSES, New York, New York

36.)  Assistant Professor Sports Journalism, The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ

37.)  ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, WEB COMMUNICATIONS, Erikson Institute, CHICAGO, IL

38.)  Associate Communications Contractor, Honda North America, Inc., Torrance, Calif.

39.)  Director of Global Merchant Communications, PayPal, San Jose, California

40.)  Marketing and Social Media Coordinator, Hispanic Unity of Florida, Hollywood, Florida

 

41.)  Director of Corporate and Marketing Communications, Bridgelux, Livermore, CA

42.)  Junior Media Analyst, Kwanda Media Evaluation and Communications, Johannesburg, South Africa

43.)  Casino Brand Manager, offered through DAV Professional Placement Group, Johannesburg, South Africa

44.)  Production Bicycle Mechanic, Rugged Cycles, Bryan, TX

45.)  CaBi (Capital Bikeshare)- Bike Mechanic, Alta, Washington, DC

46.)  Bay Area Senior Bike Mechanic, SoulCycle, San Francisco Bay Area, CA

47.)  Pedicab Drivers, Dallas Pedicabs, Dallas, TX

48.)  Fretted Instrument Repairer, Gibson Guitar, Nashville, TN

 

***  One Paragraph Pitch

 

 

***  Weekly Piracy Report

 

…and more!  Scroll down and see them all!

 

***  One Paragraph Pitch:

 

***  Send your One Paragraph Pitch submissions to lundquist989@cs.com.  You can pitch yourself or your business anyway you want, as long as it’s short and to the point.  There is no waiting list.  Submit yours today!

 

***  Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

 

December 9-11 Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

January 26-29  Helsinki, Finland (Tentative)

 

January 30-31, Portsmouth, UK

 

March 17-18-19, Accra, Ghana

 

***  The October  issue of “Your Very Next Step,” Ned’s travel, adventure and outdoors newsletter is posted at http://www.yourverynextstep.com/

 

***  Milestone!

 

Help us recognize the soon-to-be-upon-us 1,000th JOTW newsletter milestone.  We’d like to hear from those of you that have found JOTW to be a valuable resource and community for communicators.  We’re especially interested in hearing from those of you who have found a job (or two, or three); found a candidate (or two, or three); made an important connection; or regained some sanity or dignity.  We have set up a webpage—appropriately called “JOTW Connect!” at www.nedsjotw.com where you can go to post comments.  You will be required to register, but hey, no biggie, right?

 

http://www.nedsjotw.com/connect/

 

Thanks to Woody Goulart for setting up the JOTW Connect! Page.

 

There has been a suggestion that we offer a prize or prizes to the most interesting comments.  So, if you have a prize you want to offer, let Ned know at lundquist989@cs.com

 

We’re due for an updated JOTW survey, and in the past we’ve offered prizes for people who participated in the survey (selected at random).  So you may wish to offer a prize or two for the survey, too.

 

***  Stand Out

 

“Stand Out” is available for those who want to stand out in job searches compared to the competition. Go to http://www.nedsjotw.com/jotw/stand-out/ and look around. “Stand Out” is researched and written by Woody Goulart.

 

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***  Here are the jobs for this week:

 

***  From Jill Kurtz, APR, who got it from Sabrina Kidwai, who got it from Lauren Lessels, who got it from Stephen DeWitt:

 

1.)  Media Relations Manager, Association for Career and Technical Education, Alexandria, VA

 

Association for Career and Technical Education seeks Media Relations Manager responsible for managing all of aspects of media activities and working closely with other association staff on public awareness and image issues. Individual is responsible for coordinating and orchestrating media and public awareness campaigns and events and works closely with public policy staff to develop messaging and activities that improve understanding and support for career and technical education.

 

The ability to cultivate and maintain strong press contacts with reporters representing education, workforce and business media is essential. Strong organizational, publication, oral and written communication skills, understanding of social media and online tools and ability to prioritize and handle multiple work tasks effectively with minimal supervision required. Bachelor’s degree, three to five years relevant experience and knowledge of education and government relations preferred.

 

E-mail resume, cover letter and salary history/requirements to sdewitt@acteonline.org at ACTE. Only those applicants who include ALL elements—resume, cover letter and salary history/requirements—will be considered. Phone inquiries will not be returned.

 

2.)  Field Specialist, Benefits Strategy & Communications US Airways Phoenix, AZ

https://jobs.smartbrief.com/action/listing?listingid=43D14992-259B-4908-8D18-7D9652367CA4&briefid=3e572e11-3fbc-11d5-ad13-000244141872

 

***  From Mark Sofman:

 

3.)  Public Relations Manager, Cannondale, Bethel, CT

 

4.)  Communications Advisor, FedEx Services, Washington, DC

 

5.)  Director US Public Affairs & Media Relations, Sanofi US, Bridgewater, NJ

 

6.)  Manager, Internal Communications, John Muir Health, Oakland, CA

 

7.)  Media Relations Intern, Ministry Relations, Trans World Radio (TWR), Cary, NC

http://www.twr.org/get_involved/serve/opportunities/184/media-relations-intern.html

 

(Ned notes:  When my Dad and I “finished” assembling my Raduio Shack shortwave radio receiver kit, the first station we pulled in on shortwave was Trans World Radio in Bonaire.  I say finished because we had to do some troubleshooting before I could actually pull in more stations.  The first station we picked up was WCRB FM in Waltham, Mass.—but that didn’t count, because I could see the WCRB antenna tower from my bedroom window.)

 

***  From Dave Imre, who got it from Suzanne Fischer-Huettner:

 

8.)  Editor, The Daily Record, Baltimore, MD

 

The Daily Record is seeking an editor to lead and manage our newsroom. This position is responsible for all editorial content (print and online), training reporters, and overseeing/spearheading the development of a robust website and special products including partnership publications, event magazines and e-newsletters.  The ideal candidate must be an excellent writer, an accomplished editor and a creative force for digital products. This person must be an innovative, visionary leader with a proven track record in niche journalism, preferably covering business or law. At least five years of management experience are required. If you are the right candidate please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to suzanne.huettner@thedailyrecord.com.

 

***  From Bill Seiberlich:

 

9.)  PROJECT MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

http://jobs.diversejobs.net/job/pa/philadelphia/project-manager-communications-amp-external-affairs-A7095-0UM3

 

10.)  Manager, Marketing – Digitas Health Philadelphia, Publicis Healthcare Communications Group, Philadelphia, PA

https://publicis.taleo.net/careersection/phcg_external_career_section/jobdetail.ftl?job=207081

 

11.)  Communications Manager, Philadelphia Folklore Project, Philadelphia , PA

http://www.philaculture.org/jobbank/19540/communications-manager

 

12.)  Sr Manager/Associate Director, Brand Communications, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Frazer, PA

https://jobs-tevapharm.icims.com/jobs/12082/sr-manager-associate-director%2c-brand-communications/job?mode=job

 

***  From Kemi Ijaola:

 

13.)  Health Communications Coordinator, The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence, Cary, NC

http://hoojobs.com/job/1725/

 

14.)  Tech PR SAE/AE, Diffusion, New York, NY

http://hoojobs.com/job/1718/

 

15.)  Digital Marketing Manager, Len The Plumber, Baltimore, MD

http://hoojobs.com/job/1728/

 

16.)  Mgr/Sr. Mgr, Publicity – History, A+E Networks, New York, New York

http://careers.prweekus.com/jobseeker/job/15359060/

 

17.)  Associate Director, Communications, Purdue Pharma L.P., Stamford, Connecticut

http://careers.prweekus.com/jobseeker/job/15399329/

 

18.)  Director of Public Affairs, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Washington D.C.

http://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/10704448

 

19.)  Communications Manager for Reproductive Rights, American Civil Liberties Union, New York, New York

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=397700019

 

***  From Eileen Ashton:

 

Hi Ned,

 

This is a DC-based job with a niche NGO – Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP) – assisting the Communications Manager and Executive Director with all aspects of the organization’s fundraising and organizational development efforts, with significant emphasis on growing philanthropic support.

 

Thanks for posting!

 

Best,

Eileen

 

Eileen Ashton

Research Associate

California Environmental Associates – Recruiting

 

20.)  Development Associate, Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP), Washington, DC

 

The Development Associate will assist the Communications Manager and Executive Director with all aspects of the organization’s fundraising and organizational development efforts, with significant emphasis on growing philanthropic support. The Development Associate will work closely with CLASP’s fundraising team and other senior staff to coordinate fundraising activities and produce high-quality and appropriate donor communications, including grant proposals, applications, presentations, letters of inquiry, and donor reporting. He or she will also work closely with the Communications Manager on strategic communications and organizational branding, special events, and donor relations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Development Associate will perform the following and other duties as assigned:

• Assist with research, identification and qualification of prospective fundraising opportunities;

• Prepare initial drafts and correspondence for partners and prospects, including writing, editing, and designing written materials, e.g. letters, proposals, brochures, newsletters, presentations, and annual report;

• Coordinate donor stewardship, including timely acknowledgements, reports, data entry, and responses to donor inquiries or follow-on requests;

• Manage and maintain accurate and timely donor records and other appropriate documentation;

• Coordinate and organize scheduling, materials, and logistics for development-related opportunities;

• Collaborate with CLASP finance team to reconcile contributions and track progress;

• Collaborate with CLASP program teams to ensure quality, accurate, and timely information exchange;

• Coordinate with graphic designers, copy editors, photo editors, and other communications and fundraising consultants as needed;

• Assist with planning and logistics for organization-wide events including board meetings and special events.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Persuasive communication skills, both verbal and written; excellent writing a must.

• Strong interpersonal and listening skills.

• Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidences and exercise discretion.

• Two to five years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, marketing and/or communications.

• Experience with, and passion for, designing and maintaining information management systems.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel.

• Experience in the climate and energy sector preferred; ability to translate highly technical information for a lay audience.

• Time management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time; outstanding organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain composure, flexibility, and a sense of humor under tight deadlines.

• International experience preferred; bilingual or multilingual a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Compensation and Location

Salary is commensurate with experience. A competitive benefits package is offered. Position is full-time and based in the organization’s Washington, D.C. office. Occasional travel, as well as evening or weekend hours, may be required.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and a writing sample. Writing sample must demonstrate donor communication (e.g. grant proposal or letter of inquiry) and be between 150-200 words in length.

CEA Recruiting is assisting CLASP with this search. Please direct all applications and inquiries to CEA Recruiting. This position will remain open until filled.

 

CLASP is an equal opportunity employer.

CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies. For more information, visit www.cearecruiting.com.

 

http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=234

 

21.)  Manager, Communications, William T. Grant Foundation, New York, New York

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=374100030

 

***  From Karie Moss:

 

Please post the following attached position to your website. Thank you

 

Karie Moss,  Talent Sourcer, Recruiting

Walmart 

Bentonville, AR

 

22.)  Director, Executive Communications, Walmart, Bentonville, AR

 

Position Description:

 

The Director of Executive Communications supports the company’s top leadership, including the CEO, through speechwriting, message development, and strategic communications planning.  As part of a growing and highly-visible executive communications team, this senior-level position helps advance the company’s reputation and provides meaningful support to the business.  This position creates presentations for major internal and external engagements and uses storytelling, creative materials, and strong corporate messaging to bring the Walmart narrative to life.  In addition, the position is responsible for developing proactive engagement plans to identify strategic opportunities and position executives at top-tier venues.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

•             Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, or related field and 5 years experience in speechwriting, executive communications, or related field OR 7 years experience in speechwriting, executive communications, or related field.

 

Additional Preferred Qualifications

 

•             1 year experience working in a global environment

•             3 years experience developing CEO or high-level government official communications for a Fortune 100 Company or high-profile government agencies

 

Wal-Mart will not tolerate discrimination of employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status or any other legally-protected status.

 

These positions will be Home Office based in Bentonville, AR and will include the following: 

 

•             Competitive compensation and relocation package

•             Annual bonus potential  and annual stock equity

 

If interested, please email me directly at Karie.Moss@wal-mart.com

 

23.)  Senior Account Executive – Raleigh, Bolt Public Relations, Raleigh, North Carolina

http://careers.prweekus.com/jobseeker/job/15286069/

 

***  From L. Bernstein:

 

24.)  Head of Online Communications, The World Bank Group, Washington, DC

 

The Web and Social Media unit within the World Bank Group is looking for an experienced digital communications manager with an enormous amount of creative energy and strong knowledge of development issues to lead the WBG’s online and mobile presence.  

This is a critical role for the organization, and we seek someone  to provide a vision and plan for the WBG’s online communications approach, especially helping as we identify new opportunities in mobile and social media. This person will also serve as an advocate across the institution on the importance of online communications, including citizen engagement, to effectively reach and connect with our audiences. The Head of Online Communications manages a team of editors and producers, and the ideal person will be a great leader as well as a mentor.

Please click here for more information and to apply: http://wrld.bg/qufcN.  The deadline for applications is November 25, 2013.

 

25.)  Blog Editor (Online Communications Officer), The World Bank Group, Washington, DC

 

The Operational Knowledge and Learning department of The World Bank seeks a Blog Editor to create and implement short- and medium- term social media engagement activities in support of a new blog focused on global economic and financial issues. A special focus for this role will be to work as a facilitator and guide for subject matter experts who are engaging in social media on behalf of the organization, especially on the organization’s new blog. The editorial direction of the blog is set by the subject matter experts.

 

This position requires hands-on experience implementing social media tools and platforms in order to engage communities. Vital as well: an excellent command of the latest techniques and trends in blogging around economic and international development issues, strong creative and language skills, an ability to engage both internal and external stakeholders, and an ability to work with a diverse set of colleagues. Experience and knowledge of community management and blog outreach practices is a big plus.

 

Please click here for more information and to apply: .   The deadline for applications is November 15, 2013.

 

26.)  Online Communications Officer (TWICT), The World Bank Group, Washington, DC

 

The Transport, Water, Information and Communications Technology, and Infrastructure Finance Department’s  ICT sector (TWICT) is looking for an Online Communications Officer who can serve as topic editor and support the day-to-day operation of the ICT topic site, to better serve audiences and increase the web’s ability to promote the Bank’s business objectives. The Unit’s core work program covers the following thematic areas: ICT Policy and Regulation; State Owned Enterprise Reform; Rural Access, Backbone Networks and Broadband; Cellular; Media; IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) Development; e-Government and IT Applications, Innovation and Technology. This position requires strong knowledge of the web and social media, a proven eye for detail, and an ability to work with a diverse set of colleagues.

 

Please click here for more information and to apply: http://goo.gl/h7doKi.   The deadline for applications is November 23, 2013.

 

27.)  HEALTH SCIENCES CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

http://jobs.diversejobs.net/candidate/processcandviewjob?docid=A4044-024L

 

28.)  Media Relations Specialist, PSEGLI, Uniondale, New York

http://careers.prweekus.com/jobseeker/job/15359313/

 

***  From Bill Malone:

 

Dear Ned,

 

Please post the following job announcements for us, thank you Bill, HR Manager

 

29.)  Office Manager, The Pew Research Center, Washington, DC

 

The Pew Research Center is recruiting for an office manager, responsible for the organization and coordination of office operations, including facilities management, ensuring reception desk coverage and office support, coordinating meeting planning, budgeting and establishing cost-effective vendor relationships and maintaining purchasing practices for the organization to ensure the seamless working of the office. She/he is responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures related to maintaining a safe and secure working environment for the center’s 130 employees and its guests. Works closely with the IT, accounting, and HR departments. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and three to five years of demonstrated success in office/facilities management. The full position posting can be viewed http://www.pewresearch.org/about/careers/  To apply please send resume with salary expectations to careers@pewresearch.org.

 

30.)  Multimedia Producer, The Pew Research Center, Washington, DC

http://www.pewresearch.org/about/careers/multimedia-producer/

 

31.)  Director, Marketing & Communications, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

https://www.nsujobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1384050125203

 

32.)  Director, Corporate Communications, Logi Analytics, McLean, VA

https://careers-logianalytics.icims.com/jobs/1195/director%2c-corporate-communications/job

 

33.)  Technical Writer, Editor, United States Army Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC) Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological Health (PH) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), CCSi, Washington, DC

http://ccsin.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=148801

 

***  From Annie Drinkard:

 

33.)  Manager, Digital Media, International Food Information Council (IFIC) and the IFIC Foundation, Washington, DC

http://www.foodinsight.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1490

 

34.)  Communications Officer, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 

http://jobs.iabc.com/jobseeker/job/15342688/

 

35.)  AE/SAE, INK & ROSES, New York, New York

http://careers.prweekus.com/jobseeker/job/15359060/

 

36.)  Assistant Professor Sports Journalism, The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ

http://jobs.diversejobs.net/job/az/phoenix/assistant-professor-sports-journalism-A7434-1ZXQ

 

***  From Kris Gallagher, ABC, who got it from Anne Divita Kopacz:

 

Hi, Ned –

 

This is a good position.

 

Kris Gallagher

 

37.)  ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, WEB COMMUNICATIONS, Erikson Institute, CHICAGO, IL

http://www.npo.net/job/associate-director-web-communications/55531

 

***  From Carrie Carroll:

 

I’d like to request that the attached job please be included in your next JOTW. Thank you.

 

Carrie Carroll

Honda North America. Inc.

 

38.)  Associate Communications Contractor, Honda North America, Inc., Torrance, Calif.

 

Description of Position:

This is a full-time contract position that begins immediately and ends March 31, 2014, with the potential for continuation. 

 

The purpose of this position is to support the Corporate Communications Department in the area of Associate Communications by keeping employees informed of company activities, strategies and initiatives that encourage associate pride of affiliation with Honda. These communications are designed to empower employees with timely information and convey Respect for the Individual and other tenets of the Honda Philosophy.

 

The Associate Communications Contractor will write, edit, design, produce and distribute print and electronic communications to employees. He/she will serve as Assistant Editor and writer for the company’s intranet, and will be responsible for developing and implementing new online features to increase site visitation.

 

This individual will produce and distribute an intranet-based weekly e-newsletter to all-employees and retirees. Other department-based responsibilities may include work in the areas of executive communications, event and activity notification, and internal announcements.

 

The Associate Communications Contractor will also manage employee racing-related communications including results reports and other written, video and event-related communications; manage vendors related to this function.

 

Job Requirements

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or PR; minimum of 5 years of corporate communications or journalism experience; excellent writing skills with a strong proficiency in writing and formatting for web-based and print communications. A writing test will be administered to all finalist candidates.

 

This individual must also be proficient in Photoshop, PowerPoint and Excel, and have some experience with video editing; some HTML knowledge is a plus.

 

Salary Range:

Dependent upon experience

How to Apply:

Send your resume to woodsa@awapr.com.

 

39.)  Director of Global Merchant Communications, PayPal, San Jose, California

http://careers.prweekus.com/jobseeker/job/15376226/

 

40.)  Marketing and Social Media Coordinator, Hispanic Unity of Florida, Hollywood, Florida http://jobs.iabc.com/jobseeker/search/results/#sthash.3BOBeP56.dpuf

 

41.)  Director of Corporate and Marketing Communications, Bridgelux, Livermore, CA

http://www.bridgelux.com/about-bridgelux/careers/director-corporate-marketing-communications/

 

42.)  Junior Media Analyst, Kwanda Media Evaluation and Communications, Johannesburg, South Africa

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Job/196/18/191657.html

 

43.)  Casino Brand Manager, offered through DAV Professional Placement Group, Johannesburg, South Africa

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Job/196/423/191689.html

 

***  Weekly Alternative Selection:

 

***  From Mark Sofman:

 

44.)  Production Bicycle Mechanic, Rugged Cycles, Bryan, TX

 

45.)  CaBi (Capital Bikeshare)- Bike Mechanic, Alta, Washington, DC

 

46.)  Bay Area Senior Bike Mechanic, SoulCycle, San Francisco Bay Area, CA

 

47.)  Pedicab Drivers, Dallas Pedicabs, Dallas, TX

 

Drivers are able to create their own schedule with our company depending on the inventory of cabs. They pay a small rate $10-$30 and then they can take the cabs out all day and night. Drivers make anywhere between $100-$400 (cash) a night and area allowed to walk away with all their earnings. Email robert at dallaspedicabs.com if you are interested. Put “New Driver” in the subject please! 

 

48.)  Fretted Instrument Repairer, Gibson Guitar, Nashville, TN


***  Weekly Piracy Report:

 

221-13  06.11.2013: 0330 UTC: 05:40S – 046:59E: About 450 nm ESE of Mombasa, Kenya.

 

One skiff with five heavily armed pirates approached a product tanker while underway. Alarm was raised, crew alerted, fire pumps started, speed increased, evasive manoeuvres made, SSAS alert activated and authorities were informed. The pirates fired at the tanker and the armed security on board returned fire. The skiff aborted the attack and moved away.

 

220-13  04.11.2013: 1230 LT: Posn: 03:54N – 098:46E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia.

 

Duty crew on board an anchored chemical tanker spotted two boats nearby. Robbers attempted to board the tanker via anchor chain but alert crew thwarted the boarding. The second boat was hidden near the propeller and the crew could not chase them away with fire hoses. The propeller was turned on resulting in the robbers moving away. The robbers were sported with some stolen hull anodes in their boat. Port Control informed. 

 

***  Ball cap of the week:  USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000)

 

***  Coffee Mug of the week:    Terma

 

***  Polo-shirt of the week:  Hawks Basketball – It takes a Champion

 

***  Musical guest artist of the week:  J. Frank Wilson & The Cavaliers

 

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