Your Very Next Step newsletter for June 2011

Your Very Next Step newsletter for June 2011

By Ned Lundquist

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Today is National Hike Naked Day.

To see the Summer Sky

Is Poetry, though never in a Book it lie –

True Poems flee.

~Emily Dickinson

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

– Lao Tzu

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*** In this issue:

*** Travel news

*** Ned’s upcoming (tentative) travel:

*** 6 Hours In Istanbul

*** Bed Bugs, arrests, volcanoes…what could possibly go wrong when travelling?

*** Shaving trees!

*** Volunteer cruises

*** 10 Ways to Pack Light

*** On land or water, trails connect people with outdoors

*** Favorite train journeys:

*** 5 Ways to Save Money on Car Rentals

*** (Re)Discovering Old Trails

*** America's 10 Best Ice Cream Factory Tours

*** Snakes: Splendor in the Grass

*** Trail volunteer opportunities:

*** Maine Woods Adult Base Camp Crews – 2011 – Little Lyford Lodge & Cabins

*** Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit – Maintenance and Interpretation at the Tallac Historic Site, 2011

*** National Rail-Trail of the month:

Pennsylvania's Ghost Town Trail

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

1.) Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), Washington D.C. metropolitan area

2.) Marketing Communications Intern, OUTWARD BOUND, Golden, CO

3.) Insight Instructor, Outward Bound, FL Jacksonville, FL

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure 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/).

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

*** Ned’s upcoming (tentative) travel:

June 23-15: Spokane, Washington

July 1-7: Izmir, Turkey

July 7-10: La Spezia, Italy

July 10-11: Acqui Termi, Italy

July 11-12: Istanbul, Turkey

July 14-20: Los Angeles/San Diego, CA

*** 6 Hours In Istanbul

We as Turkish Airlines willing to inform you that if your connection time in Istanbul takes over 6 hours and your waiting time is between 09.00 am – 18.00pm, you are welcome to take the advantage of Turkish Airlines free city tour programme, Touristanbul. This programme is organised only for our international transit passengers.

If you have a transit flight from Istanbul and have more than 6 hours waiting time for your connecting flight, you can visit our hotel desk to join our free city tour and experience the glamorous city that connects Europe to Asia as land and also as culture.

After you apply to our Hotel Desk which can be found at the airport, you will be picked up by a private tour guide and get to see most significant historical places of Istanbul. There are two 6-hour tours daily; one starts at 09:00 and ends at 15:00, and the other one is from 12:00 to 18:00. You will be taken to airport after your tour ends. The transportation in Istanbul and the transportation to and from the airport will be done by free shuttles.

All your transportation, meal and museum fees will be met by Turkish Airlines.

*** Hotel Perks That Hit the Spot

Best Hotel Amenities, Freebies & Other Perks

By Laura Kiniry

Hotels from Paris to Portland are increasingly offering innovative perks to please travelers. Whether it's free snacks or the complimentary use of an iPad, these top hotels provide so much more than a place to sleep. Here are a dozen of our favorite freebies, amenities, and thoughtful touches that are available at hotels around the world.

http://www.frommers.com/slideshow/?p=1&&group=531

*** Bed Bugs, arrests, volcanoes…what could possibly go wrong when travelling?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43065765/ns/travel-travel_tips/

*** From Rodger Dana:

Here’s something to add to your BUCKET LIST!!!! Shaving trees!

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=18150336

*** Volunteer cruises

http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/6/15/113329/099/travel/New+Volunteer+Opportunities+Mean+Cruising+Isn%27t+Just+for+the+Lazy

*** 10 Ways to Pack Light

http://www.frommers.com/slideshow/?group=573

*** On land or water, trails connect people with outdoors

http://www.trailspace.com/blog/2011/06/15/american-river-blue-trails.html

*** Favorite train journeys:

From Paul Hart:

My favorite is the Anchorage-Seward Coastal Classic on The Alaska Railroad. The scenery's breathtaking and the locomotive gets a workout going through the mountains on a 3% grade. But at a little over 4 hours each way, it's not so long as to get tedious. Also, a happy, passenger-friendly crew helps. A picture in my mind I'll always treasure is hanging out the dutch door in the vestibule on the last car as we pulled out of Girdwood — and realizing the kid 10 cars up doing the same thing was my son. We waved at each other and didn't both get back to our seats for maybe another hour.

The recent Amtrak trips have been on the more prosaic Texas Eagle between San Antonio and Dallas or Fort Worth for family matters. It's a nice trip with some fair scenery south of Fort Worth where the track leaves the I-35 corridor and takes off through the edge of the Texas Hill Country. Best of all, no one has to grope you when you board.

Paul

*** 5 Ways to Save Money on Car Rentals

Do you agree with them?

http://www.frommers.com/articles/7328.html

*** (Re)Discovering Old Trails

by Alicia MacLeay

http://www.trailspace.com/blog/2011/06/07/discovering-trails.html

*** America's 10 Best Ice Cream Factory Tours

http://www.frommers.com/slideshow/?group=586

*** From The Virginia Outdoor Report:

Snakes: Splendor in the Grass

Snakes have been the focal point of folklore for centuries. From the hoop snake that sticks its tail into its mouth and rolls after you to snakes that hypnotize their prey. No other group of animals has suffered more from negative misinformation than snakes. In fact, snakes are some of the most fascinating and beneficial creatures on the planet. The benefits range from the thrill of a chance encounter while on a walk in the woods to the consumption of thousands of rodents that may potentially cause millions of dollars in agricultural damage every year. Their benefits to us and the ecosystem they inhabit are some of the reasons it is illegal in Virginia to intentionally kill snakes.

Generally speaking, snakes are very reclusive and timid. Many species of snakes will not even attempt to bite when handled. Of the 30 species in Virginia, only 3 are venomous: copperhead, cottonmouth and timber rattlesnake. All three of which are considered docile, unless provoked. Copperhead bites are by far the most common venomous snake bite in Virginia. However, in the 30 years that the Virginia Department of Health has been keeping records on venomous snake bites, no one has ever died from a copperhead bite. Copperhead bites often only result in mild inflammation and discomfort.

If you do encounter a snake in the woods, simply leave it alone, it'll get out of your way or you can walk around it. SNAKES DO NOT CHASE PEOPLE. Here are a few tips to avoid the possibility of being bitten when hiking in the woods:

1. Stay on the trail.

2. Watch where you place your hands and feet, and where you sit down.

3. Do not attempt to capture snakes.

If you are bitten by a venomous snake, stay calm and seek immediate medical attention. None of Virginia's venomous snakes are considered to be highly lethal, but medical attention is necessary for all venomous snake bites.

If you are lucky enough to encounter a snake while enjoying the outdoors; step back and watch a moment. Notice the way the sunlight reflects off the scales and the incredible way a snake can glide off into the leaves barely making a sound. Unless cornered the snake is going to slip away as quick as it can.

To learn more… A Guide to the Snakes of Virginia, one of VDGIF's most popular publications since its 2001 release. This 32-page full-color booklet, co-authored and illustrated by Mike Pinder, our Region 3 Wildlife Diversity Manager, presents all of Virginia's 30 species of snakes in an attractive and educational “field-guide” format. It also includes snakebite information, provides answers to frequently asked questions about snakes, and suggests what you can do to protect or control snakes in your yard and home. Finally, it summarizes snake conservation and management issues, and offers ways you can help protect these fascinating animals. Single copies of the guide can be picked up free of charge at the Department's regional offices; or copies may be purchased online through the VDGIF Outdoor Catalogue for $5.00 each, or in cases of 60 copies for $150 per case.

http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/outdoor-report/2011/06/08/#green-tips-for-outdoor-enthusiasts

*** Trail volunteer opportunities:

*** Maine Woods Adult Base Camp Crews – 2011

Little Lyford Lodge & Cabins

Join one of the two crews based out of Little Lyford Lodge and Cabins to help build and maintain the new trail system of the Maine Woods Initiative. No experience is needed because we have the right job for you and the experienced leaders train you.

The programs start and end at Little Lyford Lodge and Cabins. You can arrive at Little Lyford anytime after 2:00 p.m. on the Sunday start date of your crew. We have breakfast at 8:00 a.m. then immediately depart for the rest of the week to set up our base camp on Long Pond and start on our trail projects, which may include projects ranging from clearing brush from the trail to building bridges or rock staircases. We spend the week working on the area trails and return to our base camp each night. We will work an average of 6-8 hours a day Monday – Thursday. On Friday, after breakfast we will pack up our camp and return to Little Lyford, where you will have the rest of the day to explore on your own. All participants will depart after breakfast on the Saturday at the end of the week.

Camp Life:

You can expect to find the crew a friendly and fun group of people. Even though we work hard on the trail, back at camp there is time to enjoy Long Pond and the good company, as well as hearty food. During the week we will be camping in tents and preparing meals as a group. AMC provides the tents, food, cooking equipment and other group gear. Our base camp on Long Pond is vehicle accessible, allowing you to bring along camp items that are more comfortable.

Back at Little Lyford there is fly-fishing available on the two ponds as well as the West Branch of the Pleasant River. Plenty of hiking/walking options with opportunities to see wildlife and plants including a trail that connects with the Gulf Hagas Loop Trail. Paddling on the Little Lyford Pond and Long Pond is an option. Canoes, kayaks, PFDs and paddles are provided.

Little Lyford has hot showers and provides great food. Breakfast and dinner are served family style, and a trail lunch is provided. The crew lodges in a comfortable bunkhouse, and you provide your own sleeping bag.

What the Volunteers Say:

“What a place! The north Maine Woods are so beautiful. Spending a week doing trail work was one of the best things I have done.” Ari (2010 Maine Woods Base Camp Crew Participant)

“This was a great way for me to experience the wildness of Maine but still be comfortable base camping. The leaders and the staff at Little Lyford were great. I can't wait to bring friends and family back to Little Lyford and show them the trail work we accomplished.” Rachel (2010 Maine Woods Base Camp Crew Participant)

2011 Dates:

July 17-23

August 24-30

Contribution:

$300/$330

http://www.outdoors.org/conservation/trails/volunteer/trailopps/maine-woods-volunteer-trail-crew.cfm

*** Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Deadline Extended! Maintenance and Interpretation at the Tallac Historic Site, 2011

CA-4016

June 15-July 19; July 20-August 23; August 24-October 5, 2011 (including weekends)

Must commit to one full session; may participate in two

ATTENTION RVers: Have some time to travel this summer? Well, hop into your rig and visit the Tallac Site on the shores of Lake Tahoe! Tallac is reminiscent of the period of opulence and luxury in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mark Twain, after having visited the Site, described the area as having “the air that angels breathe.” It consists of 153 acres with three large summer estates, including 28 remaining structures dating from 1884-1923, and the archaeological remains of a resort/casino complex. The historic site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1986. One of the estates is now managed as a museum, one entertains tours and programming, and the third is a community events center. Over the past years, the Site has grown in popularity and is now host to over 140,000 annual visitors! Opportunities for PIT volunteers range from joining restoration efforts of some of the historic buildings or performing overall maintenance on the site, to involvement in the numerous interpretive programs for kids and adults.

Our volunteer season is broken up into three sessions of about five weeks each, beginning the middle of June, and ending in October. Volunteers are welcome to join us for up to two continuous sessions. The deal works this way: Tallac provides a parking space and some other amenities for each RV, while each volunteer provides 32 hours of help each week of each session. We welcome couples, of course, but both must fulfill 32 hours each every week. The schedules are Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday, determined by what activity or activities you elect to do at the Site. This is an interesting site in a beautiful location with a lot to see and do in the “off hours.” We always have a lot of fun, so we hope you'll come and breathe “the air that angels breathe” with us this summer!

*Please indicate the specific session(s) (maximum of two) you are applying for on your application.

Number of openings: 20 (Eight for Session 1; Four for Session 2; Eight for Session 3)

Special skills: Volunteers must be able to work well with other people and work well in groups; electrical, plumbing, woodworking, and other maintenance skills (do not need to be at a professional level), retail experience, a history of working with children, and/or public speaking experience helpful, but not required

Minimum age: 18 years old

Facilities: Project provides 2 blocks of RV sites: 1 with full hook-ups (water, sewer, electricity), 1 with water and electricity only (there is a blue tank available and a sewer dump close by); site assignments determined by rig size, accessibility needs, and sometimes seniority (if you are a return volunteer); volunteers responsible for own food and transportation costs

Nearest towns: South Lake Tahoe, 3 miles; Tahoe City, 25 miles; Carson City, NV, 30 miles

Applications due: Until filled!

*** National Rail-Trail of the month:

Rail Trail of the Month: June 2011

Pennsylvania's Ghost Town Trail

Like most phantoms, the ghosts along this western Pennsylvania trail are tough to spot. They lurk in the woods, whispering of a past few can now remember.

The specters are the remnants of once-thriving coal-mining towns in the Blacklick Creek Valley that died when the mining companies left decades ago. Today, the “ghost towns”—Amerford, Bracken, Buffington, Claghorn, Dias, Lackawanna #3, Scott Glen, Wehrum—are helping to animate the 36-mile Ghost Town Trail and the remaining communities nearby.

“It's a pretty rural area—there was no tourism industry to speak of before the trail,” says Ed Patterson, director of parks and trails for Indiana County, Pa. “It's created a whole tourism industry that didn't exist before.” (The Ghost Town Trail is the 'anchor' trail for this summer's Greenway Sojourn, hosted by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy).

This ghost story begins in the 1890s, when coal companies moved into the rugged Blacklick Valley, about 50 miles east of Pittsburgh. The valley, named for the coal outcroppings visible there, had previously been logged and mined for iron but had never before seen development on the scale of modern coal mining. Huge shafts were dug into the earth, large processing facilities were built and company towns were constructed to house thousands of men and their families. The largest of these towns, Wehrum, once had more than 200 houses, a hotel, post office, school and two churches.

Railroad lines through the valley, originally built to transport logs to mills, were greatly expanded to serve the mines and the new residents. Trains from the Ebensburg & Blacklick Railroad and the Cambria & Indiana Railroad ran frequently through the valley, moving coal, supplies and people to and from Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Rochester and other cities in the region.

The fortunes of the company towns were directly tied to coal production, which peaked in Pennsylvania in 1918. After a decade of ups and downs, the Great Depression dealt many of the mining companies a fatal blow. Towns were abandoned, and in some cases the buildings demolished and sold for scrap. Train passenger service in the valley ended in the 1930s. Although some mines scraped along for a few more decades, by the end of the 1960s coal shipments from the Blacklick valley had essentially ceased. Eight coal-mining towns faded from memory.

“This particular area fueled the Industrial Revolution in America, and it also provided homes and jobs for immigrants to this country,” says Laurie Lafontaine, a local activist who played the leading role in getting the trail established. “When the mines and railroads disappeared, the towns dried up and the people left.”

In the late1980s, Lafontaine and other local residents began to advocate for turning the unused rail lines in the valley into a recreational trail. In 1991, she helped convince a local salvage company that had taken possession of the former Ebensburg & Blacklick Railroad to donate 16 miles of the line for a trail, and planning work got under way. Indiana county officials obtained money through federal Transportation Enhancements funding, and the first section of trail was dedicated in 1994.

Today, thanks to additional donations, the trail stretches a total of 36 miles. The main stem runs 32 miles from the town of Ebensburg to Black Lick, and a four-mile spur runs north from Vintondale to Route 422 (known as the Rexis Branch). The crushed-limestone trail welcomes cyclists, pedestrians, cross-country skiers and other non-motorized recreational users.

For trail visitors, few of the valley's ghost towns remain visible or accessible anymore. Most of the towns have been covered by vegetation, and almost all of them—and the few remaining structures—are on private property and not open to the public. But there's plenty of other history and scenery to more than make up for this.

For example, alongside the trail in Vintondale is Eliza Furnace, one of the best-preserved 19th-century iron-smelting structures in the country. From 1846 to 1849, workers loaded iron ore and limestone from the surrounding hills into this charcoal-fired furnace, and produced pig iron that was shipped to forges in Pittsburgh to be re-worked.

Historical attractions aside, the beauty and quiet of the area alone is reason to visit the Ghost Town Trail. Following a winding creek through rugged hills in long stretches of unpopulated, forested land—including state game lands—this rail-trail is about as wild as it gets in this part of the country. Rhododendrons and wildflowers are abundant, and chances are good that you'll catch a glimpse of deer, red fox, beavers, wild turkeys, hawks, songbirds and maybe even a black bear or a bobcat.

“You just get the feeling that you've stepped back in time. No houses, no roads, just you and the trail and the creek,” says Lafontaine. “It's just wonderful—it's so peaceful.”

One thing you won't see much of, though, is aquatic life. The valley's coal mines, despite being closed for decades, continue to haunt the area with water pollution. Acidic run-off from the mining operations has turned sections of the creek and surrounding tributaries orange and made them inhospitable for fish or vegetation.

“You will see places of outstanding natural beauty, and you'll see areas of desolation caused by mining and pollution—it's a real contrast,” says Patterson.

But efforts to clean up the waterways are in progress, and they owe much of their success to the trail, Patterson and Lafontaine say. “Because the trail got people out into the land, they could see the environmental damage and the beauty that could be there,” says Lafontaine. “It spurred the formation of a watershed protection association, and we're slowly but surely bringing the stream back to life.”

The trail has also brought economic benefits to Ebensburg, Black Lick and other nearby communities. In 2009, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy conducted a user survey of the Ghost Town Trail. The study found that the more than 75,000 annual users of the trail bring $1.7 million a year into the local economy.

In addition, the trail has provided less tangible benefits to residents. “It's just really made people healthy and happy—it's given them a mental lift. How do you put a dollars and cents figure on that?” says Lafontaine. “It really makes for a better community. It gives us a place where we can have a vacation every day of our lives.”

All in all, a pretty friendly ghost story.

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

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

*** From Sue Bumpous:

1.) Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), Washington D.C. metropolitan area

The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is seeking an Executive Director with strengths in leadership, development, communication, and collaboration with a minimum of 10 years of related job experiences. NAAEE is the premier professional association for environmental educators in North America. We are seeking a motivated professional interested in strengthening the organization by increasing membership, promoting member participation, and capitalizing on emerging opportunities for the field of environmental education. Providing leadership in moving forward with the organization’s five-year Strategic Plan is also of key importance. The Plan was crafted using input from the Board, staff, members, non-members, and other stakeholders through online surveys, focus groups and interviews. An overview of the Strategic Plan can be found at http://www.naaee.net/us/governance/stratplan.

The Executive Director will work in NAAEE’s office in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The salary for this full-time position will be commensurate with experience, in the range of $80-100K, depending on qualifications. The Executive Director is hired by the Board and reports to the President of the Board.

To apply, please provide a two-page resume, names and contact information for three references, and a cover letter, not to exceed two pages, explaining your interest in the position and summarizing how your experience can ensure professional leadership and efficient management for NAAEE. Be sure to specifically address how you meet the qualifications and qualities outlined at http://eelinked.naaee.net/n/eelink-jobs/posts/NAAEE-Executive-Director-Search. Applications will be accepted from June 3 to June 30, 2011. Electronic submission is required. Only Word attachments are acceptable. Please put “Exec Dir Application” and your name in the subject line, and send your information to: edsearch@naaee.org.

NAAEE Description

A nonprofit, membership organization with 501(c) (3) status, NAAEE advances environmental education and supports environmental educators in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. There are many faces to NAAEE, reflecting a core commitment to diversity of culture, geography, and viewpoints. For four decades our programs and services have supported members working in a variety of venues–including, but not limited to, local environmental education centers, schools, government agencies, and research and higher education institutions.

NAAEE is a unifying voice for environmental educators in Canada, the United States, and Mexico with a non-partisan commitment to environmental literacy as a powerful force for positive change in the world. Backed by research, our programs, products, and services support achievement of excellence in environmental education. Our members look to NAAEE to provide a dynamic forum for effective and innovative ways to achieve quality education, sustainable development, and social equality.

NAAEE focuses on promoting environmental education and on supporting and enhancing the work of environmental educators through the efforts of a 13-member Board of Directors, seven staff, and a strong volunteer structure that includes Committees and Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Committees do the work of the Board and Association, while SIGs (formerly Commissions) enable members to form interest groups and serve their own needs in the context of the practice of environmental education. NAAEE also works closely with a strong partnership network of state, provincial and territorial environmental education Affiliates.

2.) Marketing Communications Intern, OUTWARD BOUND, Golden, CO

Since 1961, Outward Bound has been serving youth, teens and adults with wilderness expeditions and other innovative programming in America's most beautiful wilderness areas, and also in classrooms, city parks and boardrooms. Outward Bound courses change lives and give students the tools to see further, climb higher and know their way. Students seek challenge and embark on backpacking trips, mountaineering classes, kayaking adventures, sailing trips and urban expeditions in their community and take home real leadership skills and the courage to follow their own path.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Marketing Communications Intern position focuses on content writing and editing for marketing communications, social media, public relations (press releases) and the national website. The Marketing Communications Intern reports to the Senior Marketing Manager and works closely with the Social Media Specialist and Website Specialist. This position is a great opportunity for those with a passion for marketing and outdoor education to be creative, gain experience in public relations, social media and web marketing and have a real impact on Outward Bound’s mission to enable more people to experience the philosophy, mission and adventure of Outward Bound.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in research, writing and editing of web content.

• Assist in research, writing and editing of press releases.

• Assist with writing and assembling content for outbound marketing emails.

• Manage photo and video library.

• Organize and distribute Outward Bound content as appropriate

• Assist in Social Media, Public Relations, Advancement or Alumni content creation or support as needed.

• 20 – 24 hours a week, June through August 2011.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent copy writing skills to develop and edit content.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Very effective communicator, both written and oral.

• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as a team member.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Knowledge or experience with social media as it relates to marketing is a plus.

• Competency with HTML is a plus.

• Graphic design skills, Adobe Creative Suite is also a plus.

• Training may be available.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Communications or marketing major or equivalent experience.

COMPENSATION:

• Academic credit available.

• $125/wk. stipend.

• Pro Deal benefit available.

Send resumes and cover letters to kyoung@outwardbound.org

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=OUTWARDBOUND&cws=1&rid=156

3.) Insight Instructor, Outward Bound, FL Jacksonville, FL

To assist in the development and implementation of the Insight program using the Outward Bound mission and philosophy

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and facilitation of Insight programs (one day teambuilding and high ropes course program) as contracted with the client and in line with our leadership curriculum, Outward Bound philosophy, mission and process

• Work with Insight team and Program Director to develop and implement programs

• Have experience with group management

• Have ability to assess students to ensure all activities are appropriate for demonstrated experience level and desired group outcomes

• Have the capacity to facilitate a full day experience of curriculum and activities for assigned group of students

• Have ability to recognize when issues of diversity need to be addressed

• Effectively assist Instructor or Program Director when facilitation of such discussions regarding diversity are called for

• A proven desire to work with Urban students in the outdoors

• Be committed to own professional development

• Actively seek out opportunities to develop their skills and receive feedback on performance

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Show respect and compassion for others and create an emotionally safe environment for students and staff

• Offer and receive constructive feedback

• Address diversity issues with students

• Clearly articulate thoughts and ideas

• Inspire students

Knowledge and Skills

• Maintain a minimum CPR certification

• WAFA (Wilderness First Aid) preferred

• Have knowledge of and adhere to Local Operating Procedures (LOPs) knowledge, safety procedures and (ERP) Emergency Response Plan

• High ropes experience preferred

• Know own strengths, limitations and needs, and productively manage personal stress

• Be sufficiently fit to participate in all activities and maintain energy, strength and focus to assist students with physical and emotional obstacles

Physical Requirements

•Must be able to be outdoors and on feet for up to 10 hours per day

Schedule

•This is a per diem position. Courses occur intermittently and staff are scheduled as needed. Based on this, applicants who reside in the Jacksonville area are preferred.

Compensation

•This is a per diem position and pay is based on our Field Staff Payscale.

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=OUTWARDBOUND&cws=1&rid=152

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1.) Director of Communications, National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC), Pasadena, CA

2.) Corporate Communications Specialist, PerkinElmer, Waltham, MA

3.) Programs Manager, PCI-Media Impact, New York, NY

4.) Public Affairs Communications Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Dallas, TX

5.) Social Marketing Specialist, Microfinance Opportunities, Washington, DC

6.) Vice President of Communications, Arcus Foundation, New York, New York

7.) Managing Editor, The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Arlington, Va

8.) Public Relations Manager, Gameloft, San Francisco, California

9.) Communications Assistant, Wenner-Gren Foundation, New York, New York

10.) Strategic Communications Expert, CTG, Inc., Washington, DC

11.) Senior Account Executive, Communications Strategies, Inc., Madison, New Jersey

12.) Development Coordinator, Special and Community Based Events, Children's Hospital Foundation in Silver Spring, MD.

13.) Public Relations Manager, Wolters Kluwer, NY, NY

14.) Communications and Social Media Coordinator, Resource Foundation, New York, New York

15.) Manager, International Communications, Starbucks, Seattle, WA

16.) Communications Program Manager, Partner Communication and Engagement (Internal Communications), Starbucks, Seattle, WA

17.) Communications Associate-PR, Consumer Reports, Yonkers, NY

18.) Corporate Communications Assistant, Eastman Chemical Co., Kingsport, TN

19.) Senior Business Partner, Internal communications team, Rolls-Royce, Derbyshire – Midlands, UK

20.) Graphic Designer/Digital Production Artist, Creative Communication & Design, Wausau, Wisconsin

21.) Communications & Public Affairs Specialist, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, Washington, DC

22.) New Media General Manager – WRAL.com, Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina

23.) Senior Marketing Communications Specialist, BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, San Diego, CA

24.) Corporate Communications Manager, Nestle Purina Petcare, Oakland, CA

25.) Associate Director, Product Communications, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, MA

26.) Strategic Communications Consultant, Senior Job, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., San Antonio, TX

27.) Marketing and Communications Specialist, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, Allentown, PA

28.) Digital Project Manager, Diccicco Battista Communications, Conshohocken, PA

29.) Marketing/Public Relations Professional, JPIexpo, Harrisburg, PA

30.) Global Communications Leader, GE Water & Process Technologies, General Electric, Trevose, PA

31.) Senior Manager, Communications Generalist, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Chadds Ford, PA

32.) Communications Consultant (Full-Time), Nemours, Wilmington, DE

33.) Director of Marketing & Business Development, Richards, Layton & Finger, Wilmington, DE

34.) Public Relations Account Executive, Barton Gilanelli & Associates, Philadelphia, PA

35.) Vice President, Sr. Marketing Manager (Brand), Firstrust, Conshohocken, PA

36.) Communications Manager, Airgas, Radnor, PA

37.) Vice President, Communications, John Templeton Foundation, West Conshohocken, PA

38.) Sr. Web Developer, Kellwood, City of Industry, California

39.) Director of Communications, African Medical & Research Foundation (AMREF), Kenya

40.) Content Marketing Specialist, PointBridge, Chicago, IL

41.) Communications Officer (Regional Online Communications), The World Bank Group, Washington, DC

42.) Chief Communication for Development, UNICEF, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43.) Account Supervisor, PR Agency, Chicago. IL

44.) Communications Coordinator, SEIU, Chicago, Illinois

45.) Head of Office/VP/Senior VP, B2B PR Agency, Chicago, IL

46.) Digital Marketing Account Manager, Leapfrog Online, Evanston, IL

47.) Director/Senior Manager, Employee Communications, Fortune 100 global technology company, Milwaukee area

48.) Research Editor, University of Alabama-Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

49.) DIRECTOR-STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS, University of Alabama-Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

50.) Communications Specialist, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO

51.) Junior Interactive Project Manager, Flying Horse Communication, Portland, OR

52.) Knowledge and Communication Associate and Assistant, IT for Change, Bangalore, India

53.) Associate editors, China Monitor, Wilmington, DE

54.) Marketing Communications Associate, NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc., Rockville, MD

55.) Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), Washington D.C. metropolitan area

56.) Account Executive, Shine Advertising Co., Madison, Wisconsin

57.) Coffee, Candy, Fruit & Nut Associate, Dean & Deluca, Washington, DC

58.) Certified Wireless Tower Crews, Skyhawk Wireless, Chicagoland, IL

59.) Lingerie Stylist, Every Body Bras & Intimates, Fayetteville, NY

*** Weekly Piracy Report

…and more! Scroll down and see them all!

*** One Paragraph Pitch:

Niomi Langston – MARKETING STRATEGY PROFESSIONAL

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• Deep direct marketing experience in financial and technology industries

• Successful at aligning business priorities with business need to increase productivity

• Experience marketing products with strategic partners

• Experience implementing direct mail that increase revenue and reduce costs

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strategic thinker

• A Positive influence. I love the role of the “Solution Provider.”

• Creative. I don’t even see the “box.”

• Passion for innovation and turning ideas into opportunities

• Consultative & collaborative

THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Provide solutions that produce ROI for customers and the company

• Secure strategic relationships

• Lead projects and initiatives to streamline business processes and improve the bottom line

Atlanta, Georgia 30350

Phone: 404-217-6101

Niomi.Langston@gmail.com

(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.)

*** Graphically speaking:

Hi, Ned. In response to Jeff Neale's question, “Are you aware of anything similar to JOTW specifically for graphics professionals?”, he might try: www.TalentZoo.com or www.CreativeGroup.com (a recruiter for freelance and contract positions). Either site has browsable job listings for creative professionals.

Best wishes,

Nancy Horisk-Sherr

*** Boston held another victory parade for the Stanley Cup-winning Boston Bruins on Saturday, and they brought the cup out onto the field at Fenway yesterday. It’s been a pretty good decade for Boston fans. Since like 2002 there have been three parades for the Patriots, two for the Red Sox, and one most recently for the Celtics. Officials say the crowd that turned out Saturday to salute the Bs was the largest ever for a Boston parade. There were no incidents of misconduct to mar the celebration.

*** From KEITH W. WELLER:

Sir,

Please find below, notice of a program that may be of interest to your subscribers. The notice can also be accessed and disseminated using the following link. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

http://www.roa.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=13601.0

v/r,

KEITH W. WELLER

The Reserve Officers Association cordially invites you to the following event:

Joint Reserve Component Communications Summit

Aug. 5, 2011

Minuteman Memorial Building,

One Constitution Ave. NW, Washington DC

More than any time in recent history, service members of the Reserve Component now face a multitude of complex issues arising from their unique role as citizen warriors. Amidst a highly operational posture, the more than three million men and women of the RC depend on effective communication to inspire attention, support, and action on the issues impacting their civilian and military lives. Public Affairs Officers service-wide meet the challenges of this type of strategic communication on a daily basis. On 5 August, the Reserve Officers Association will host a one day Joint Reserve Component Communications Summit aimed at bringing public affairs professionals together to exchange experiences, strategies and formulate best practices to help them better communicate issues unique to the Reserve and Guard.

When: Friday, August 5, 2011

0800 – 1700

Where: ROA's Minuteman Memorial Building

5th Floor Ballroom

1 Constitution Ave. NE

Washington, DC 20002

Directions to ROA

Attend: Please visit the RC Communications Summit Registration Page.

*Registration fee includes lunch and coffee breaks.

For more information please contact ROA's Director of Communications-

Keith Weller

kweller@roa.org

202-646-7719

*** From Bill Seiberlich:

I thought you might find this interesting (I did).

http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/Technology-and-social-networks/Part-2/Facebook-activities.aspx

*** From Bill Spaniel, ABC:

The Accreditation Reception is posted on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiY8DKjDyv4&feature=player_profilepage.

*** When Thought Leadership goes bad:

http://www.prnewsonline.com/free/IABC-World-Conference-When-Thought-Leadership-Goes-Bad_15026.html?hq_e=el&hq_m=2222343&hq_l=9&hq_v=e7214b0a39

*** I asked for your thoughts on thought leadership. Here’s Mark Sofman’s:

*** Ned asks for your thoughts, please, on Thought leadership:

OK, so I'm a cynic.

Too much of what's described as “thought leadership” is really just so much palaver and marketing spin that too often resembles campaign politics. You know the drill: professional politician “writes” a book, media praises/pans same (according to ideological bent) and the real message is “”I'm running for higher office because I lost my last job (due to a lost election or term limits) and I'm offering this bilge as my rationale for becoming ubiquitous for the next 18-24 months of the news cycle.”

Not enough “”thought leadership” explains the evolution of self-identified “leader's” thinking or even the executive decision making and concrete actions taken to attain “”thought leadership.” We've all read (and maybe written) at some point or another “thought leadership” essays that say high falutin' things, but when you check with the people on the ground you learn there's a big difference between the high concept “plan” and the reality of its execution where the work gets done.

In summary, “thought leaders” need to be seen doing things consistent with their “vision” not just bloviating about it.

*** Thinking of thought leadership:

I’ve posted a video of your thought leadership session at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5abc2YO4aI.

Bill Spaniel, ABC

Santa Clarita, CA

(Thanks, Bill. It now has 1 view. Me.)

*** Here’s a question from Capt. Dave Waterman in Afghanistan:

In all your discussions and interactions have you come across a PhD communication program that does not involve a residency?

*** Okay, George…I was travelling…and rushed:

“I am putting this newsletter out later than usual for many of you because there is a time zone difference between Hawaii and the East Coast.”

If memory still serves, it's far more than “a time zone difference” … 'Aloha time' is a major culture clash with the mainland. Even Camp H.M. Smith ran on its own version of Aloha time.

George Drumbor

*** Better late than never:

Telling us this is late because you're in Hawaii is like rubbing salt into a wound, Ned.

Jim Brooks

*** CLARENCE CLEMONS DIES FROM STROKE: Clarence Clemons – the legendary saxophonist of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band – has died after suffering a stroke.

*** Let’s get to the jobs:

*** From Brenda Rivas:

Hello,

Please let me know if you can add our Director of Communications listing to your website. You can also forward to interested parties as you see fit.

Best,

Brenda Rivas

Director of Operations

National Hispanic Media Coalition

1.) Director of Communications, National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC), Pasadena, CA

About NHMC:

The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a non-partisan, non-profit, civil rights and media advocacy organization dedicated to advancing American Latino employment and programming equity throughout the entertainment industry and advocating for media and telecommunications policies that benefit the American Latino community.

Established in Los Angeles in 1986, and currently headquartered in Pasadena, California, NHMC serves as a national organization comprised of statewide chapters that have a strong presence in the following states: California, New York, Arizona, and Michigan, and a virtual office in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities:

The Director of Communications position calls for a very experienced individual responsible for developing and implementing an effective media and communications strategy to increase the visibility of NHMC and our advocacy and programs. The Director of Communications will develop and maintain NHMC’s relationships with national and regional reporters, increase placement in national, local and new media, and work with senior NHMC staff to achieve issues-based program objectives and win targeted advocacy campaigns. The Communications Director reports directly to the Executive Vice President. This is not an entry-level position.

Sample of Duties:

The Director of Communications performs a wide range of duties as assigned by the California and Washington, DC offices including, but not limited to:

• Developing and directing NHMC’s publicity, campaign communications and media strategy, programs, and message research and development.

• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive communications plan, with attention to developing the organization’s brand.

Directing outreach to and fostering relationships with national and local news media, including bloggers, television bookers, print reporters, columnists, and editorial staff.

• Facilitating media training for staff.

• Implementing use of new technology for publicity, campaign communications and media.

• Coordinating media strategy with national and local allied organizations.

• Directing strategies and activities to improve the public image and visibility of NHMC.

• Working with staff in D.C. and chapters to develop and hone messages and manage outreach to traditional and new media outlets.

• Organizing compelling news conferences, publicity, media briefings, and teleconferences.

• Executing rapid response for breaking news stories.

• Coordinating regular updates to key allies.

• Creating and maintaining excellent systems for tracking and reporting media placement and contacts.

• Working with NHMC staff to set communications goals, train staff in communications skills, and track and report on successes.

• Drafting press releases, blog pieces and newsletters.

• Updating and maintaining NHMC’s website.

• Fielding calls from press and directing them to the right spokesperson.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have demonstrated ability to manage own work and work of others with minimal supervision.

• Requires a high level of judgment and ability to take initiative and work independently.

• Must be able to handle multiple “priority” projects simultaneously and set and meet deadlines.

• Extensive knowledge of organizing advocacy communications strategies preferred.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including attention to detail.

• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic and print media systems, advertising techniques, production of printed and audiovisual materials.

• Demonstrated ability to manage effective relationships with staff, news media, and allied organizations.

• Strong track record working with new and traditional media.

• Ability to work quickly and cooperatively under pressure.

• Energetic outlook and commitment to our progressive mission and grassroots approach to change.

• A team orientation that combines collegiality and creativity to drive and motivate others.

• Familiarity with media and telecommunications issues a plus.

• Fluent written and oral Spanish-language skills preferred.

• Must be available for travel.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. This is not an entry-level position.

• Four plus years of experience in publicity, campaign communications, media relations, public affairs, or related work, including at least two years managing strategy, planning, and program development.

• Previous experience with non-profit or other advocacy organizations preferred but not required.

• Previous experience with organizing and civil rights action campaigns preferred but not required.

• Previous experience with website maintenance and administration.

• Previous experience with translating and writing press releases, newsletters, eblasts, and blog posts from English to Spanish.

Salary & Benefits: Salary for this position is commensurate with the successful candidate’s relevant professional experience. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health care coverage, retirement plan, paid vacation and personal days. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.

To Apply:

Mail, fax or e-mail a cover letter, detailed resume, salary history, and the name, job title, address, and phone number of three professional references to: Brenda Rivas Director of Operations NHMC 55 South Grand Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105 E-mail: brivas@nhmc.org Fax: 626-792-6051 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is the policy of NHMC to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment practices such as recruitment, selection, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment are administered in a manner designed to ensure that employees and applicants for employment or services are not subjected to discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, disability, marital status, religious or political preferences or union affiliation. This policy is in accordance with State and Federal laws and reaffirms NHMC’s continuing commitment to both the spirit and intent of Equal Employment Opportunity laws and policies.

2.) Corporate Communications Specialist, PerkinElmer, Waltham, MA

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1691&jb=8152464

3.) Programs Manager, PCI-Media Impact, New York, NY

Deadline: June 30 2011

http://www.comminit.com/ci-classifieds/content/programs-manager-pci-media-impact-new-york-ny-united-states

*** From Kathy Thacker:

Greetings.

Just sharing a Communications Specialist position that's been posted since mid-March (below). Position hasn't been filled yet, though. We may have one other position to fill this summer in community education/events planning, another Public Affairs post that requires a fair amount of experience and writing ability.

– Kathy Thacker, Editor

Public Affairs Dept.

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

4.) Public Affairs Communications Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Dallas, TX

Job Description

The Public Affairs Specialist reports to the Director of Public Programs, Web Services and Administration within the Public Affairs Department. This position will have a primary focus on providing strategic communications counsel and tactical implementation for the Bank’s internal communications programs by managing and implementing strategies, assuring that clear, consistent and accurate messages are provided to internal audiences and interacting frequently with business areas in the Dallas office and in the branches. The goal of this position is to raise awareness of the Bank’s strategic initiatives and increase employee engagement.

This individual is part of the Bank’s corporate communications team and while the focus of their duties is on internal communications, they will also be expected to work on communications to external audiences when required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Writing, Content and Reporting

•Write, edit and prepare internal (and external when required) communications materials, including the Bank’s weekly e-newsletter, intranet content, feature stories for the quarterly employee magazine, and as assigned, official messages to employees from the Bank’s senior management.

•Provide strategic internal communications counsel to business areas.

•Collaborate with peers and colleagues in the Dallas office and in the branches to coordinate the communications for employee-centric events and activities such as March of Dimes, United Way and the Bank’s tutoring program to ensure consistent communication through various media, including electronic and print.

•Work closely with the Director to develop quarterly reports on the Public Affairs department’s goals and the Bank’s High-Priority Objectives.

•Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of communications programs and uses results to strengthen the planning and execution of future programs.

Web Services and Multimedia

•Serve as a member of the Web Services Team by providing content for the intranet, videos and participate in the public website redesign strategy.

•Work within a team to manage and facilitate the logistics of the Bank’s webcasting effort and social media strategies.

Public Affairs Support

•Manage the Bank’s signage program by coordinating content with the Graphics area and distribution.

•Provide guided tours to the public.

•Serve as a Conference Associate by providing counsel to Bank departments on planning programs, conferences, workshops and other meetings in the Bank and around the Eleventh District.

•Represent the Bank in community initiatives and participate in Federal Reserve System initiatives as assigned.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

•Excellent writing and editing skills with demonstrated ability to verbally communicate complex or technical information to the public.

•Must be able to exercise sound judgment independently.

•Must have the ability to successfully manage multiple projects concurrently.

•Ability to understand and conceptualize specific ideas and theories.

•Effective team player and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

•Proven problem-solving skill

•Good PC skills and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•Understanding and knowledge of web content management systems, HTML and video editing software a plus

•Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)

•Knowledge of social media tools and best practices

•Meeting planning experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

•A Bachelors degree is required, preferably in communications, journalism, public relations or related area.

•3 to 5 years of relevant experience.

•Education and/or experience may be substituted

http://dallasfed.org/careers/careers.cfm?locale=en-us&cpUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.peopleclick.com%2Fcareerscp%2Fclient_frbdallas%2Fexternal%2Fen-us%2Fgateway.do%3FfunctionName%3DviewFromLink%26jobPostId%3D559

5.) Social Marketing Specialist, Microfinance Opportunities, Washington, DC

Deadline: June 30 2011

http://www.comminit.com/job_vacancies/content/social-marketing-specialist-microfinance-opportunities-washington-dc-united-states

6.) Vice President of Communications, Arcus Foundation, New York, New York

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=296100039

*** From Debra Gersh Hernandez:

Hi, Ned:

Here's an opportunity for anyone interested in a managing editor's spot at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press in Arlington, Va. Thanks for sharing the news. (Note to applicants: I am not the job contact, just the messenger. Please follow the directions in the job description.)

Best regards,

Debra

Debra Gersh Hernandez

Communications Director

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

www.rcfp.org

7.) Managing Editor, The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Arlington, Va

The Reporters Committee is a 41-year-old non-profit association that does legal defense and advocacy work for journalists working in the United States. Its staff provides cost-free legal defense and research services to journalists and their attorneys throughout the United States, and also operates the FOI Service Center to assist the news media with federal and state open records and open meetings issues. The Reporters Committee is looking for an experienced journalist to work in the organization’s Arlington, Virginia, headquarters on a full-time, permanent basis. The managing editor will report to the Editor.

EXPERIENCE:

Three to five years of professional experience demonstrating progressively larger responsibilities as a multi-platform reporter, copy editor and content manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The managing editor will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that our publications are appealing to and understandable by our core readers — journalists who do not have special legal knowledge.

• Assigning and managing editorial work flow from interns and legal fellows.

• Serving as the primary editor of our single-topic guides and our daily news product.

• Updating the web site multiple times each day.

• Identifying media law topics that should be addressed in analytical pieces or in enterprise reporting projects, drawing from his or her experience concerning what newsrooms need to know about developments in free press law.

• Writing, editing and designing for the Committee's flagship publications, the quarterly magazine, The News Media & The Law; the weekly newsletter, News Media Update; and our daily weblog.

SKILLS:

The managing editor must have:

• Command of AP style.

• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including considerable experience writing and editing news stories.

• A strong track record working with new and traditional media.

• Goal orientation and attention to detail, as well as willingness to hold self and others accountable.

• Knowledge of photo-editing and document-design computer programs.

• Ability to work quickly and cooperatively under pressure.

• Substantial expertise in social-media trends, experience handling sensitive and confidential issues, and experience in website design.

• A team orientation that combines collegiality and creativity to motivate others.

• Energetic outlook and commitment to a free press.

EDUCATION:

A bachelor’s degree in a communications-related field – i.e. journalism, communications, English – is required. As part of his/her training for the job, the managing editor will audit a course on First Amendment/media law at one of the Washington-area law schools.

COMPENSATION:

Salary is commensurate with experience. Full health benefits (including dental), as well as long-term disability and life insurance will be provided. Participation in 401(k) pension plan is available.

TO APPLY:

The deadline for applications is July 15, 2011. Send a compelling cover letter, resume, three samples of news stories written by you and three pages of web pages designed by you, along with a list of three references (with addresses and telephone numbers) to:

Lucy A. Dalglish

Executive Director

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

journojob@rcfp.org

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Finalists will be tested on their editing skills. The managing editor will start on September 6, 2011. For more information about the Reporters Committee, go to www.rcfp.org.

http://www.rcfp.org/managing_editor_position.html?PHPSESSID=6cad703ba725f69071a77738d0fbff4a

8.) Public Relations Manager, Gameloft, San Francisco, California

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site%5Fid=1691&jb=8163209

9.) Communications Assistant, Wenner-Gren Foundation, New York, New York

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=342300002

10.) Strategic Communications Expert, CTG, Inc., Washington, DC

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=100167229

11.) Senior Account Executive, Communications Strategies, Inc., Madison, New Jersey

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site%5Fid=1691&jb=8163622

*** From: Diana Kurnit:

Hello,

Can you please post the following open position on your weekly newsletter?

Diana Kurnit

Associate Director, Special Events / Children’s Hospital Foundation /

Silver Spring, MD

12.) Development Coordinator, Special and Community Based Events, Children's Hospital Foundation in Silver Spring, MD.

https://www.healthcaresource.com/cnmc/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=246323

13.) Public Relations Manager, Wolters Kluwer, NY, NY

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1691&jb=8152484

14.) Communications and Social Media Coordinator, Resource Foundation, New York, New York

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=319100015

15.) Manager, International Communications, Starbucks, Seattle, WA

This job contributes to Starbucks success by developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies, tactical plans and tools that support the International business by enhancing, maintaining and protecting the culture, reputation, and positioning of Starbucks as the coffee expert worldwide. This job will develop cross-functional plans across international markets that include considerations for external and internal audiences, including media, partners (employee), CSR, civic and public policy stakeholders. This position will have a particular focus on external communications and Asia and Latin America markets.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Leadership – Setting goals for the work group, developing organizational capability, and modeling how we work together:

Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the immediate team of direct reports promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.

Supports the implementation of company programs to ensure the success of the Company.

Planning and Execution – Developing strategic and operational plans for the work group, managing execution, and measuring results:

Plans and manages business unit/department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives.

Prepares, communicates and educates client groups and team on changes in policies and practices within the organization.

Business Requirements – Providing functional expertise and executing functional responsibilities:

Develops and implements processes for planning, updating, publishing, editing and archiving communications.

Maintains guidelines for the use of e-mail, voicemail and other communications tools to ensure efficient use of these resources.

Manages multiple projects that may cross business units in order to support more effective communications throughout the organization.

Manages the preparation of communications relating to operations, product changes and other initiatives to ensure that field partners and customers receive appropriate communications.

Monitors the quality and effectiveness of services received by the mailroom and other support teams.

Works with internal groups to ensure that content of communications are consistent.

Partner Development & Team Building – Providing partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and building effective teams:

Challenges and inspires partners to achieve business results.

Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews.

Ensures partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.

Oversees training and development of partners directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions.

Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve partner, business and customer results.

Qualifications

Summary of Experience

•Media relations (5 years)

•Corporate social responsibility experience (2 years)

•Project management (3 years)

•Writing experience (5 years)

•Management or supervision (2 years)

•International communications experience – living and working abroad preferred (2 years)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

•Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines

•Ability to lead others

•Ability to train others

•Organizational skills

•Ability to develop and manage integrated strategic internal communications plans

•Ability to evaluate proposed initiatives based on knowledge of current marketing and operations needs

•Ability to work with all levels of management

•Chinese language skills – Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese preferred

•Systems development, integration role with international markets

•Matrix organization experience

•Ability to create consistency and influence across international markets

https://starbucks.taleo.net/careersection/10020/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=369697

16.) Communications Program Manager, Partner Communication and Engagement (Internal Communications), Starbucks, Seattle, WA

This job contributes to Starbucks success through engaging and inspiring our partners by connecting them with the information they want and need. Clearly understands full context of Starbucks strategy and provides communications counsel to all levels of the organization to ensure we protect the brand and speak in one voice. Protects and enhances the Company's internal communication by leading the development and distribution of internal communications globally through multiple channels including digital, video and events. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

•Acts as an equal and assertive strategic partner to internal clients groups in the business and actively builds bonds with stakeholders beyond an information-share-only mode.

•Remains informed about political, social, and economic trends in key markets and represents and advocates the global point of view as key to future growth.

•Supports internal communication strategies and plans, including: planning, writing, editing, translation, facilitating, distributing and tracking of communication materials.

•Supports the preparation of communications relating to operations, product changes and other initiatives to ensure that partners, external communications and other stakeholders receive appropriate communications.

•Maintains an understanding of evolving communication channels and emerging forms of conversation and identifies internal and external resources and requirements for successful execution of communication campaigns.

•Actively scans for reputation risks and opportunities – and owns recommendations and elevation of them.

•Maintains an understanding of the news cycle, policy, environment, community and partner pulse and works with external communication groups to ensure that content of communications is consistent.

•Possesses the ability to be a subject mater expert across multiple projects that may cross business units in order to support more effective communications throughout the organization.

•Creates and supports implementation processes for planning, updating, formatting, publishing, editing and archiving communications.

•Ensures adherence to legal and operational compliance requirements.

•Pursues efficiencies in everything we do. Asks “What's the right thing to do?” vs. “How do we usually do this?”

•Effectively coaches Starbucks leaders on issues and presentation skills

•Supports a true team environment within Public Affairs and across functions

•Ability to drive priorities forward with limited guidance from supervisor.

Qualifications

Summary of Experience

•Internal or Corporate communications, preferably at a global, multi-unit retailer or an agency (5 years)

•Leadership in media or communications plan development and implementation within cross-functional environment

•Writing, editing and desktop publishing experience (3-5 years)

•Project management

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines

•Demonstrated ability to apply general business knowledge and experience in a complex, fast-paced global environment

•Strong presentation, oral and written communications skills

•Strong editing and desktop publishing skills

•Effective budget management skills

•Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, agencies and partners across the organization

•Ability to develop and lead execution of effective communication programs and plans both internal and external within a department or business unit

•Experience in internal corporate communications, preferably at a multi-unit retailer or an agency

•Ability to be culturally sensitive and work with diverse groups of people

•Ability to interact effectively with regional or business unit leaders and communicate with all levels of the organization

https://starbucks.taleo.net/careersection/10020/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=368996

17.) Communications Associate-PR, Consumer Reports, Yonkers, NY

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site%5Fid=1691&jb=8152921

18.) Corporate Communications Assistant, Eastman Chemical Co., Kingsport, TN

https://eastman.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=53081

*** From Nicholas Stephenson at Melcrum:

19.) Senior Business Partner, Internal communications team, Rolls-Royce, Derbyshire – Midlands, UK

Rolls-Royce, a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, has established a strong position in global markets – civil aerospace, defence aerospace, marine and energy. As a result of this strategy, Rolls-Royce today has a broad customer base comprising more than 600 airlines, 4,000 corporate and utility aircraft and helicopter operators, 160 armed forces, more than 2,000 marine customers, including 70 navies, and energy customers in nearly 120 countries, with an installed base of 54,000 gas turbines.

Everybody knows the name Rolls-Royce – a brand steeped in heritage and innovation. We apply excellence to everything we do, and the approach our Internal Communications function takes is no different.

Part of the Corporate Affairs function, internal communications has one common goal – to help management deliver the business plan and business improvements. In order to meet this goal the team is strengthening in number and capability and is fast becoming a centre of excellence within the organisation.

We are currently looking for a Senior Business Partner to join the internal communications team to act as a team leader for the function as well as leading internal communications for IT, linking in specifically with the drive to strengthen employee engagement across Rolls-Royce. This role has both strategic and operational content as you will ensure the Internal Communications strategy for this business area matches the strategic intent whilst ensuring that operationally as a function, this team is operating as its most effective level.

As the Internal Communications function continues to gather pace, build strategic impact and moves ever closer toward being a true centre of excellence, so Rolls-Royce can offer the successful candidate career development, continuous improvement and the opportunity to either grow within your specialism or diversify your skill set.

To join us please submit your CV and brief covering letter to

HRSSCResourcing@rolls-royce.com quoting reference number 16051 as the email subject.

http://www.internalcommsjobs.com/viewjob.asp?strFrom=search&numStartRecord=0&numJobID=5402

20.) Graphic Designer/Digital Production Artist, Creative Communication & Design, Wausau, Wisconsin

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/Graphic-Designer-Digital-Production-Artist/107161.html

*** From Doug Church:

Hi Ned,

Thanks for your assistance in promoting this opening in JOTW.

-Doug Church

Director of Communications

National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), AFL-CIO

21.) Communications & Public Affairs Specialist, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, Washington, DC

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association is looking for a strong writer and recent college graduate to assist our media relations and internal communications efforts in the entry-level position of Communications & Public Affairs Specialist.

This position is writing intensive and allows the incumbent’s work to reach a high level of visibility in the public in promoting NATCA's image and key messages, much of the time through the voices of local NATCA facility representatives, and also provides support for the Communications Department. The incumbent also performs a variety of functions to ensure effective communication of organizational issues and concerns, both internally and externally.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

— Production of high volume of written communications and interfacing with the public and NATCA membership on all levels.

— Media relations, focusing on national and local media outlets as well as blogs and social media, and helping local NATCA facility representatives and other spokespersons to advance the organization’s key messages in both proactive and reactive roles.

— Contribute to the development of NATCA’s external messages and related strategies for implementation and evaluation of those messages.

— Assist top NATCA officials with preparing materials for internal union and public speaking engagements.

— Contribute written content for NATCA’s internal publications and online communication vehicles, including both print and electronic newsletters, and for the organization’s Web sites, including natca.org.

Please send a cover letter and resume to NATCA Director of Communications Doug Church, dchurch@natcadc.org.

22.) New Media General Manager – WRAL.com, Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/New-Media-General-Manager-WRAL-com/107294.html

23.) Senior Marketing Communications Specialist, BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, San Diego, CA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=100293168&aid=4292469

24.) Corporate Communications Manager, Nestle Purina Petcare, Oakland, CA

http://www.jobfox.com/Web/Seeker/Landing/AppJobDetails.aspx?AppJobId=0962e502-10c2-4463-a5c3-faa940e74cf9

25.) Associate Director, Product Communications, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, MA

https://careers.vrtx.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=413827

26.) Strategic Communications Consultant, Senior Job, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., San Antonio, TX

http://careers.boozallen.com/job/San-Antonio-Strategic-Communications-Consultant,-Senior-Job-TX-78201/1311670/

*** From Bill Seiberlich:

27.) Marketing and Communications Specialist, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, Allentown, PA

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network needs a full-time marketing and communications specialist who has strong written and verbal communication skills and experience with internal communications. This position also serves as the organization's web site and intranet content manager; e-newsletter editor, designer and list manager; and social media strategist. Must be familiar with Google Analytics, basic graphic design, Constant Contact, social media tools and Survey Monkey. Minimum of 5-8 years experience in marketing and/or communications, with a background in health-care preferred. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Contact: To apply, go to www.GoodShepherdRehab.org and click on “Careers” on the upper left part of the home page.

28.) Digital Project Manager, Diccicco Battista Communications, Conshohocken, PA

Diccicco Battista Communications, a 43 year-old branding agency in Conshohocken, PA is growing again. Our latest need is for a savvy, tenacious Digital Project Manager to not only guide, but help inspire our digital development projects. From email blasts to social media websites to SEO/SEM projects, we do it all. We're looking for someone to ensure we do it on time and on budget. The Digital Projects Manager will be responsible for working as a liaison between our account service and creative teams to deliver digital design and development projects for a group of clients that ranges from a regional chain of liquor stores, to an international pharmaceutical company.

Of course, any role with Projects Manager in the title requires the ability to plan and see through projects according to critical path and budgets. It also includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of all team members in order to deliver projects according to scope. But were looking for someone who lives and breathes digital. Someone who truly understands the technology and how to best exploit it for our clients. This is also an opportunity for you to put your own stamp on the process, leveraging your own experiences to implement the right system.

Responsibilities

– Create scope and pricing estimates

– Develop a critical path and revise as needed

– Manage multiple projects concurrently from conception to delivery

– Identify and secure resources needed and work with our Creative Project Manager to assign individual responsibilities

– Clearly and effectively communicate project expectations to team members

– Regularly meet with project team members

– Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project

– Prepare deliverables for internal reviews and quality assurance checks and review before passing to client

– Interface with account service and client (when necessary) throughout all phases of projects

– Set and manage client expectations

– Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions

– Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships

– Keep project team well informed of progress and changes within the scope of projects

– Effectively communicate relevant project information to management

– Assist in new business proposals and presentations

Skills/Knowledge/Experience necessary:

– Working knowledge of all digital development work and technologies

– Excellent technical understanding of web based technologies

– Solid understanding of project management methodology including issue recognition/resolution and risk management

– Develop detailed work plans and specifications

– Unbridled willingness to grow and share

– Ability to work on multiple projects at one time

– Excellent organizational, written and communications skills

– Strategic planning and execution

– Strong, recent experience managing digital projects from beginning to end

– Advertising and marketing experience

– At least 2 years of digital project management experience

– Traditional Project Managers need not apply.

Contact: Please send resume and anything else that will make us want to hire you to careers@dbcommunications.net

29.) Marketing/Public Relations Professional, JPIexpo, Harrisburg, PA

Experienced professional needed to manage multimedia marketing plans and audience development for large consumer events produced by Journal Publications Inc. Responsibilities include press releases, social media, web content development, media placement, sponsor relationships, customer service and event logistics.

Fast-paced office where multi-tasking is a must. Some evening and weekend work required. Candidates should have 2-3 years experience in public relations, marketing and event/meeting planning. Degree preferred. Word and Excel, problem-solving abilities, and superior organizational skills also required.

Contact: Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Cathy Ashby, Director, JPIexpo, 1500 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 or email to: cathya@journalpub.com

30.) Global Communications Leader, GE Water & Process Technologies, General Electric, Trevose, PA

https://xjobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=914195

31.) Senior Manager, Communications Generalist, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Chadds Ford, PA

Endo Pharmaceuticals is a U.S.-based, specialty healthcare solutions company, focused on high-value branded products and specialty generics. Endo is redefining its position in the healthcare marketplace by anticipating and embracing the evolution of health decisions based on the need for high-quality and cost-effective care. We aim to be the premier partner to healthcare professionals and payment providers, delivering an innovative suite of complementary diagnostics, drugs, devices and clinical data to meet the needs of patients in areas such as pain, urology, oncology and endocrinology. For more information about Endo Pharmaceuticals, and its wholly owned subsidiaries HealthTronics Inc. and Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, please visit www.endo.com.

Summary of Purpose:

The senior manager, internal communications is responsible for developing and managing proactive communications programs that help to achieve Company and business-specific objectives for the GBU & Devices/Services business units .

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Corporate Affairs liaison to remote locations helping build message alignment with Corporate reputation plan/activities

• Work with GBU & Device/Services business segment leadership teams and cross-functional leadership teams to develop and support comprehensive, integrated communication plans and campaigns, to drive understanding of initiatives that support the execution of the business strategy

• Serves as a resource and consultant to enable the leadership team to utilize their communication tools and provide constructive feedback on their communication methods, style, and messaging.

• Assist in developing message platforms, Q&A, and internal communications that support execution of business strategy and enhance employee engagement.

• Manage third-party vendors, including public relations (PR) agencies, designers, printers and free-lancers, and associated budgets to ensure strategic and cost-effective use of services

• Conducts ongoing communication audits to evaluate effectiveness, receptivity, and recall of current communications and looks for innovative solutions to improve.

• Plans and manages key internal events like town halls, campus events, employee focus groups, etc. to ensure greater dialogue between employees and company.

• Effectively manage issues/crisis communications plans and assist with media activity.

• 30-40% travel required

Scope of Authority:

• This role supports internal and external communications at Endo

• Has the authority to act as company spokesperson for specific company initiatives in the absence of the Sr. Director, Corporate Communications; has the authority to represent the Sr. Director, Internal Communications in business meetings

Requirements

Abilities/Skills:

• Ability to handle several projects at once, while paying close attention to details, Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have the capability to provide counsel to business leaders

• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work effectively with all levels of the organization

• Media relations skills and experience with a proven track record of success; excellent writing/editing and interpersonal skills and strong presentation and negotiation skills

• Expertise in planning and implementing strategic communications – internal and external as well as change management communication

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or public relations with 7-10 years’ experience in internal communications/public affairs/public relations in a pharmaceutical or medical company, or comparable PR agency experience

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of traditional communications vehicles as well as new technologies

• Knowledge of the healthcare industry and pharmaceutical and/or healthcare services/device businesses

Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. recognizes the advantages of a diverse workforce achieved through a commitment to equal employment opportunities.

To apply, go to: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ENDO&cws=1&rid=2664

32.) Communications Consultant (Full-Time), Nemours, Wilmington, DE

Nemours is seeking a Full-Time Communications Consultant with 3-5 years experience.

Nemours is dedicated to achieving higher standards in children’s health. We begin by caring for every child as if they were our own. For more than 70 years, this has been the Nemours Way.

Nemours began with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children. Our team of 4,200 dedicated Associates, including more than 420 pediatric physicians, has cared for millions of kids. But it’s the special way we care that’s made Nemours a trusted choice for families across the country.

Were more than a children’s hospital. As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is unique in the way we deliver care. We’ve made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. Its a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical care programs to our integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education and prevention services for all families in the communities we serve.

The Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children – Wilmington, DE

Our 200-bed hospital offers intensive and acute inpatient and outpatient services covering more than 30 disciplines. Our internationally recognized magnet programs include blood and bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics and solid organ transplantation. The Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children serves thousands of children in the Delaware Valley, across the country and around the world.

To meet the needs of even more children, the duPont Hospital for Children will be expanding our pediatric intensive care unit with state-of-the-art technology. In 2011, we will also be breaking ground on a new inpatient pavilion that will include all private patient rooms, an expanded Emergency Department and patient family amenities.

BENEFITS: In addition to feeling good about what you do and where you work, Nemours Associates enjoy our comprehensive Total Rewards package. Here are just a few examples of the Total Rewards available to our full-time employees:

– Unique to Nemours: premium-free medical and prescription drug coverage to eligible dependents of full-time Associates

– Excellent retirement plan options

– Generous continuing education (CME) program

– A broad range of specialty programs

– Competitive salaries

– Excellent health and dental benefit plans

– Tuition reimbursement

Nemours is seeking a Communications Consultant to join our team in Delaware responsible for consulting on development and implementation of strategic corporate communications programs and business writing.

Additional Responsibilities:

– Work as part of a proactive marketing and communications team to strengthen employee understanding of and support for the organization's vision, mission and values.

– Advise and counsel Nemours leaders on communications issues and opportunities.

– Support the development of effective two-way communication throughout the enterprise, including the management and coordination of Delaware Valley Town Hall meetings.

– Business writing, editing and proofreading.

– Consult with Nemours leadership on the development and implementation of communications strategies, plans and programs.

– Support the creation and management of Nemours human resources communications strategy.

Job Requirements

– Bachelors degree in Communications (or related) field and three (3) to five (5) years of experience.

– Ability to work collaboratively with others, bringing a proven record of accomplishment as a professional communicator to the Nemours Marketing and Communication team.

– Superior writing, project management and planning skills.

– Superior listening and consultative skills and eagerness to learn and contribute to positive organizational change.

– Prior business communications experience in an agency or corporate setting.

– Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

– Up to 20% travel requirement.

Nemours is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact: Apply online at www.nemours.org

33.) Director of Marketing & Business Development, Richards, Layton & Finger, Wilmington, DE

Richards, Layton & Finger, Delaware’s largest law firm, is seeking a Director of Marketing & Business Development.

Primary responsibilities include increasing the productivity and efficiency of attorney time spent on marketing and business development by analyzing sources and potential sources of business; building a more meaningful brand; involving lawyers in the business development process; attaining more collaboration among practice groups; and measuring the success of the business development program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

– Lead the firms marketing efforts through strategic planning and implementation, at the direction of the Business Development and Marketing Committee; oversee and manage the firms marketing team.

– Develop and implement individual and practice group marketing plans.

– Work daily with directors of the Firm, maintaining a high level of visibility and availability.

– Identify new sources of potential business.

– Plan and administer the marketing budget, tracking spending and ROI.

– Provide business development coaching and training to attorneys, in coordination with the manager of associate professional development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

– The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of strategic vision and business development success in a law firm setting.

– The position requires a college degree and at least five years of experience in professional services marketing. JD or MBA a plus.

– The ideal candidate will have proven ability to work with a marketing team, strong leadership skills and be technologically proficient.

Contact: To apply for the position, please submit via mail or e-mail your cover letter, writing sample and resume with salary history & requirements. E-mail: staff_hiring@rlf.com, or Mail: Richards, Layton & Finger, c/o Director of HR, PO Box 551, Wilmington, DE 19899

34.) Public Relations Account Executive, Barton Gilanelli & Associates, Philadelphia, PA

Barton Gilanelli & Associates seeks PR account executive with 1-2 years' consumer experience to handle new account. Must have solid writing, pitching and client skills, and be familiar with on-line media databases.

Approximate Salary: 2000.00 Per Month

Contact: Email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@bartgil.com

35.) Vice President, Sr. Marketing Manager (Brand), Firstrust, Conshohocken, PA

Firstrust is seeking a Vice President, Sr Marketing Manager(Brand) (Job ID: 2011-1122).

Objective: Lead the development and execution of Firstrusts marketing efforts that include: strategic planning, advertising, promotion, internal/external communications, web, direct, merchandising, market research, competitive expertise and people development.

Responsibilities/Duties:

– Partner with key business units to develop strategic goals and objectives that to drive measurable results.

– Create and develop strategies and executions that enhance brand equity resulting in attainment of business results.

– Work closely with advertising and public relations agencies to ensure appropriate creative direction, media planning is achieved and monitor delivery of appropriate results.

– Identify innovative opportunities that result in positive business results. Utilize marketplace dynamics to accurately predict demand.

– Manage all aspects of internal communications and events including monthly newsletter Connections, Managers Meetings, FirstNews announcements and corresponding initiatives.

– Drive the strategic and tactical implementation of Firstrust philanthropic initiatives, including community events and sponsorships.

– Develop and share in-depth knowledge of consumer and competitive perceptions, behaviors and insights that drive business results. Ensure organizational focus on delivering what is right for the customer.

– Effectively manage the appropriate areas of the marketing budget to ensure efficient and effective use of company resources that drive business results.

– Proactively lead team through the development of scope, roles, responsibilities and processes to deliver on-time, on-budget results.

– Champion a team culture that values diversity, attracts and develops leaders, drives personal accountability for business results and builds organizational knowledge and effectiveness

– Champions development of junior members of the Marketing team to enhance current and future organizational performance. Promote teamwork within the organization in order to foster long term growth.

– Assume additional duties as directed by the SVP Marketing and/or executive management.

Essential Functions: While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to drive a motor vehicle. The employee must move and position object/materials to set up corporate events etc. The employee must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. of materials to be moved to branches and events. The employee needs to communicate and exchange information with all levels of management, clients and outside vendors. The employee must apply and estimate analytical data for trends and reporting purposes.

Contact: Please apply online at https://careers-firstrust.icims.com/jobs/1122/job?&sn=Indeed&?mode=apply&iis=Indeed&iisn=Indeed

36.) Communications Manager, Airgas, Radnor, PA

http://oilandgasjobsonline.com/job/communications-manager/radnor/4253

37.) Vice President, Communications, John Templeton Foundation, West Conshohocken, PA

Founded by global investor and philanthropist Sir John Templeton, the John Templeton Foundation is an intellectually diverse community committed to supporting scientific research and related cutting-edge discoveries on lifes big questions. This is a highly rewarding environment for individuals who possess a strong passion for our work and share in our mission.

Our commitment to fostering a dynamic and innovative employment experience extends beyond our workplace. Our benefits program is designed to provide the utmost care and well-being for our staff members and their families.

Under the direction of the Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, you will oversee all aspects of the departments activities, including management of an in-house team, handling day-to-day media relations, Web communications, special events, publications, internal communications and other related functions.

Central to the role is a deep interest in the John Templeton Foundation and its programs. In this role, you will promote and effectively communicate new programs and ongoing results of programs and projects of the John Templeton Foundation for maximum impact within key global constituencies. This includes the development of new methods of communication that are not merely unidirectional in scope, but which generate an expanding ongoing discussion among core constituencies, from within the Foundation itself to a quite wide variety of external constituencies and interested parties.

You will also have the responsibility for managing and motivating world-class external resources, including PR agencies, designers, writers, filmmakers, event managers and other external consultants. Regarding specific Foundation purposes, the John Templeton Foundation provides support for research and the dissemination of research in a variety of areas. Typically, projects involving research and dissemination do so in the context of different, specific big questions that lie within and at the intersection of multiple disciplines. More specifically, the Foundation supports work that seeks to uncover the fundamental nature of reality, including work in physics, biology, philosophy, theology, mathematics, and the social and human sciences. Key themes for further research in the social and human sciences include love, honesty, intellect, reliability, thrift, awe, generosity, gratitude, forgiveness, joy, wisdom, personal meaning and purpose. In addition, the Foundation supports research and programs in areas such as Freedom and Free Enterprise, Genetics, and the discovery and nurturing of Exceptional Cognitive Talent and Creativity.

The optimal candidate for this role holds a masters degree in journalism or communications, or related field of study, with at least a 10-year solid track record in PR/communications leadership. A strategic thinker plugged into best practices in communications, brand and reputation management, issue advocacy and advertising, along with an entrepreneurial commitment to expand these practices to the philanthropic world, is highly desirable.

Contact: To learn more about these opportunities and to apply for a specific position, please visit www.templetoncareers.org

38.) Sr. Web Developer, Kellwood, City of Industry, California

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/Sr-Web-Developer/107960.html

*** From Siobhaun Williams:

Hi Ned – great to see you briefly at the conference! Someone told me you informally circulate jobs of the day to fellow IABCers around the world -if that is the case would you mind circulating this for me? It was sent to me by a friend and colleague who is currently recruiting for this position. Hope you are back on the coast and enjoyed San Diego (I sure did..)

Cheers, Siobhaun

39.) Director of Communications, African Medical & Research Foundation (AMREF), Kenya

AMREF is the largest health development organization based in Africa. Our headquarters are in Kenya, and we have programmes in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. AMREF also has 12 offices in Europe and North America that share in the work to increase AMREF’s profile, to communicate what we do and why, and to raise funding for AMREF in Africa. AMREF employs over 800 staff in Africa and has an annual operating budget of approximately $ 70 million. For more information please visit our website www.amref.org

The Position

AMREF’s opinions on health issues affecting Africa are already being sought by national and international partners. The Foundation intends to build on this by further strengthening its profile and visibility as the leading African voice for better health in Africa. The Foundation also intends to support its international fund raising through aggressive and pro-active communications campaigns. This position is a key senior leadership and management position reporting to the Director General at AMREF Headquarters in Kenya.

The Director will:

o provide leadership to one integrated AMREF-wide communications team;

o ensure the formulation and delivery of a proactive external communications strategy for all of AMREF based on targeted priority audiences and on consistent and positive messages;

o ensure AMREF responds promptly and strategically to health issues raised locally and internationally using media opportunities for print, news media, film and TV;

o will work closely with the Directorate of International Fund Raising to ensure that AMREF is marketed effectively , in support of the Foundation’s fund raising strategy and plan;

o Provide advice to the DG of AMREF in all communications issues.

Management responsibility

For the direction, activities, staff and budgets of the communications directorate and for the communications strategy and annual work plan for AMREF Offices in Africa, Europe and North America. To lead and nurture an effective communications team for AMREF HQ, and to provide direction and close support for the communications teams in AMREF. To work closely with the Director of International Fund Raising and with the Fund Raising and Communications Committee of the AMREF Board.

Qualifications and key experience

The person will have:

a) a track record of success at senior level in communications in an international health related environment;

b) proven experience of building an organization’s profile and brand globally;

c) proven experience of building and delivering a communications strategy and plan across multiple stakeholders;

d) proven experience in developing a communications team in a multi-cultural, global organization with demonstrated leadership;

e) knowledge and/or understanding of Africa’s development needs;

f) a Master’s degree in communications or a related discipline;

g) working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.

In addition the person will:

1. have significant professional experience of and cultural sensitivity to the needs of Africa and health development, and experience of the non-profit sector;

2. have an existing network of media contacts appropriate to this position and a proven track record of building effective partnerships with national and international media;

3. significant experience of new media and web-based projects and understand how to manage the risks and maximize benefits of such web-based initiatives;

4. strong skills and good judgment for tracking and monitoring media, key message development, strategic positioning, and issue management;

5. be an excellent thinker and communicator and be able to work with others to write high quality development pieces reflecting and promoting AMREF’s strategy and best practice;

6. have experience of developing and delivering a communications strategy across multiple stakeholders

AMREF is the largest indigenous health development nongovernmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

40.) Content Marketing Specialist, PointBridge, Chicago, IL

http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=1690424

41.) Communications Officer (Regional Online Communications), The World Bank Group, Washington, DC

The Regional Online Communications Officer, a member of the VPU’s Regional Communications unit (ECAEX), manages day-to-day operation of the region’s select sites and the creation of additional unit-related content, including:

• Ensuring that each site is aligned with regional, network, topic, and country priorities, as well as the Bank’s web policies.

• Preparing and maintaining a web editorial calendar in coordination with regional, country and corporate communications staff.

• Overseeing the activities of the staff and contractors delivering the web program.

• Applying editorial process and approval workflows in the Bank’s web content management system.

• Working with the regional units in writing content or commissioning specific content to be written by online writers or staff elsewhere in the region and selecting content for translation.

• Overseeing and providing direction to writer(s), online producer(s), and others engaged in web publishing in the region.

• Reviewing and editing content prior to web publication.

• Reviewing and monitoring sites for quality and timeliness.

• Establishing and managing key performance indicators and reviewing web metrics reports; sharing results with the regional staff.

• Overseeing user research and determining audience needs; acting on audience feedback.

• Developing online campaigns (content, marketing) to target key audiences, and measuring success in achieving them.

• Managing and contributing to social media activities developed within the regional strategy.

The Regional Online Communications Officer supports the ECA Communications Advisor in raising the visibility and improving the structure of online communications in the region, particularly by:

• Translating strategic objectives for the region into online communication action plans.

• Implementing the online communication action plan, using social media, multimedia, and other tools where relevant.

• Implementing the region’s multilingual online strategy.

• Identifying opportunities for the region to use existing and emerging online tools; providing support and one-to-one training for current and emerging online communication channels.

• Participating in related web governance groups to represent the regional views, sharing knowledge, and ensuring good practices.

• Advocating and articulating areas of change needed on the Banks’ website for the region.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, International Relations/Public Affairs, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, Information Management, or other related disciplines, with a minimum of 5 years (with Master’s) or 10 years (with Bachelor’s) of relevant experience.

• A minimum of five years’ experience in managing web sites, including writing and/or editing for the web.

• Proven writing and editing skills, with a strong command of English and an ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, direct, and lively style.

• Full knowledge and applied work experience of social media principles and Web 2.0 technologies.

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of project management concepts as they relate to the implementation of complex, multifunctional projects.

• Ability to initiate and manage a continuing editorial process and to conceptualize and execute the online packaging of content.

• Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, and teamwork skills; demonstrated client orientation; sensitized in working in a diverse and multicultural environment.

• Ability to leverage online communication tools and methodologies (such as online monitoring, web analytics, or other online measurement tools) and to lead research efforts that identify and map project stakeholders or intended audiences, and to develop and analyze online communications performance indicators.

• Knowledge and applied work experience in social media principles and Web 2.0 technologies sufficient to execute, lead or advise others in assuring that upcoming online communication and audience engagement tools and channels are fully leveraged.

• Ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and capably handle/juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines. Experience working with cross-functional teams.

• In-depth knowledge of international trends and political/economic issues related to development.

• Experience producing for the web and a basic working knowledge of software packages for page formatting, image management, videos, and content preparation (HTML, Photoshop, and similar software preferred).

• Experience in search engine optimization and online marketing.

English [Essential]; French [Desired]; Russian [Desired]

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=111088

42.) Chief Communication for Development, UNICEF, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Deadline: June 28 2011

http://www.comminit.com/content/chief-communication-development-unicef-kinshasa-democratic-republic-congo

*** From Kris Gallagher, ABC:

43.) Account Supervisor, PR Agency, Chicago. IL

Ref # 0644

4-6 yrs. exp. Background in Corp. Comm. Written/verbal comm. skills.

PR agency in Chicago is expanding its corporate practice and will add Account Supervisor to be right hand to Managing Director and Sr VP. Position created because of growth and new business wins. 32 person office. Entrepreneurial spirit makes this agency an especially fun place to work at. Huge growth potential. Candidate will help to shape his/her job. Agency creates award-winning work for diverse clients from start-up companies to global brands. Open and collaborative culture.

Background:

Bachelor’s degree and 4-6, or up to 7-8 (at the top end) years of PR experience; agency experience preferred. Will consider candidates with combination of agency and non- agency backgrounds. Must have a strong background in corporate communications and solid corporate media relations contacts (traditional media and social). Expertise in reputation and issues management, internal and external communications and crisis communications.

Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills, strong organizational and multitasking skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, facility to drive results and to consistently meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Work on Chicago office and national accounts, including technology, consumer, B2B, health care and retail.

Collaborate with Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Corporate Affairs, to implement reputation management programs. Strong emphasis on media relations and writing. Hands on approach.

Active role in new business development, including RFPs and new business pitches.

Lead projects and direct staff when appropriate. Position will evolve as agency grows its client base. Unique opportunity for candidate to develop own job description according to individual talents and strengths.

Account Supervisor-Corporate Practice | Lynn Hazan & Associates lhazan.com

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?trk=EML_anet_di_pst_ttle&gid=1762277&viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=58325713

44.) Communications Coordinator, SEIU, Chicago, Illinois

Organization Profile

The Service Employees International Union (www.seiu.org) is the fastest-growing union in North America, focused on uniting workers in the key service sectors to improve their lives and the services they provide. The 2.2 million members united in SEIU across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico work in three key service industries: healthcare, public services and property services.

Job Overview

Manage communications for coalition-based local union campaign for good jobs. Develop and coordinate communication strategy and message among local unions and community coalition allies.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (Any one position may not include all of the specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification.)

Campaign Communications:

• Develops message and message discipline among labor and community coalition partners

• Manages media relations in coordination with community coalition spokespeople

• Identifies and develops spokespeople for public speaking including media interviews

• Writes campaign talking points, speeches, press materials

• Develops campaign literature including leaflets, walk pieces, petitions, postcards, brochures, briefs and backgrounders

• Coordinates with New Media staff regarding online campaign needs including website content, list development, e-mail and texting

• Coordinates with Video Services staff regarding campaign video needs

• Manages campaign event communications, i.e. strategy, message, location, signage, visuals, materials, media outreach, spokesperson prep, event flow and agenda

• Coordinates communications with area union members

• Performs other duties as assigned

Contacts:

• Must be able to represent the campaign with local leaders, members, staff, and outside organizations utilizing independent judgment and a high level of professionalism.

• Interfaces with high level organizational and external contacts, including: A) SEIU officers, division leadership, International senior staff, project and program managers, field, political, and organizing directors, local union officers and staff; B) External: news media, politicians, government officials, partners and allies; and C) Vendors: design and production companies, consultants, pollsters, freelancers, video and multi-media producers, advertising agencies.

• Ensures that sophisticated choices are made about appropriate vendors and support services.

Decision Making:

• Must have demonstrated ability to manage own work and work of others without supervision.

• Requires a high level of judgment and ability to take initiative and work independently.

• Must use a high level of judgment and discretion in resolving problems.

• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling SEIU affairs.

• Must be able to work with International and local union elected leaders and senior staff in complex and sometimes politically sensitive situations.

• Must be able to act and organize time with extreme independence.

• Must be able to handle multiple “priority” projects simultaneously and set and meet deadlines, and ensure that staff team does the same.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.

• Five to eight years of related work experience or a combination of education and experience that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Experience developing and implementing strategy on a wide range of campaigns, including organizing, contract, political, and legislative, as well as experience working with community allies.

• Thorough knowledge of media relations strategies.

• Thorough knowledge of electronic and print media systems. Knowledge of advertising techniques and familiarity with all aspects of literature, audiovisual, and online production process required.

• Excellent writing, verbal, and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated capacity to continuously develop knowledge and skills related to use of rapidly changing technology.

• Knowledge of unions or other advocacy organizations.

• Skill in the use of personal computer including Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is generally performed in an office setting, but job may require work in the field or in other settings to perform the tasks required to complete assignments.

• Long and irregular hours.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits.

How To Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to: resumes@seiu.catsone.com In the subject line, be sure to include “Communications Coordinator – BSN.”

Contract opening, global co., Chicago, IL

Contract opening in Chicago-global co. needs Mk Pro for 3-6 mo project.-potential for full time. Combo of internal & external comm. B2B a plus

Need:

10+ years’ experience in internal and external communications and marcom. Need strong capabilities in B2B environment, preferably in financial or professional services. Must be a superb writer.

Responsibilities:

Tasks will range from routine operational activities (town halls, newsletters, copywriting, Intranet, etc.) to strategic initiatives (communicating strategy externally, sales support activities, change communications). Media relations experience an advantage but not essential as a core skill. Act with an eye to the long-term, beyond the length of this interim role.

Please forward your resume as a .doc, along with writing samples, and a detailed cover letter including hourly rate. Send materials to Anne Howard, Lynn Hazan & Associates, anne@lhazan.com. We appreciate a follow up call at 312.863.5402.

Contract Communications Manager | Lynn Hazan & Associates lhazan.com

312.863.5402

45.) Head of Office/VP/Senior VP, B2B PR Agency, Chicago, IL

Reference # 0636

Award winning B2B PR firm, seeks accomplished Vice President/Senior Vice President to lead its Chicago office. Successful candidate has strong track record in financial services and B2B public relations. Must have significant agency experience. Experience developing and implementing thought leadership campaigns required. Excellent writing, talent and client management skills a must. Ideal candidate should have social media expertise.

Qualifications:

• 10- 12 years’ public relations experience to include significant agency experience

• Expertise in financial services and professional services PR, especially in business to business

• Understanding of new/social media strategies and experience implementing programs in B2B space

• Significant media relations experience at national and trade media levels

• Ability to manage large teams and mentor team members

• Team-oriented

• Commitment to new business development and to growing Chicago office

Responsibilities:

• Manage large, complex financial services accounts, including insurance, asset management, commercial real estate and banking industries.

• Provide strategic client counsel and program recommendations in line with clients’ business goals and objectives

• Head up development of creative thought leadership campaigns. Create results-oriented implementation plans

• Play major role in content creation for clients. Demonstrated desire to be active member of account teams

• Take lead on all financial and professional services, and healthcare new business inquiries and opportunities. Develop initial responses and proposals. Lead pitch teams. Proactively seek new business opportunities for firm.

• Manage teams and supervise staff in the Chicago office

Please forward your resume as a .doc and detailed cover letter with your current salary. Send materials to Lynn Hazan, Lynn Hazan & Associates, lynn@lhazan.com. We appreciate a follow up call at 312.863.5401. Your follow up will make a difference.

46.) Digital Marketing Account Manager, Leapfrog Online, Evanston, IL

Organization Profile

Founded in 1995, Leapfrog Online is the leading independent digital direct marketing firm in the country, developing programs for Fortune 500 marketers that find, convert and monetize the right customers. Offering a unique mix of online marketing strategy and services, a closed-loop technology platform and a performance-based compensation model, Leapfrog Online's customized programs deliver full operating control and completely align with Clients' strategic, operational and financial goals. This dedicated approach has driven profitable results for leading Clients in the Financial Services, Communication and Automotive industries.

Job Overview

Are you a proactive, solutions-focused, detail-oriented, response-driven marketer? Leapfrog Online is looking for an experienced Account Manager who has a solid understanding of the online consumer marketplace and response-driven tactics. The Account Manager should be comfortable thinking strategically in a continually evolving, dynamic environment.

Job Description

We’re not your average marketing company. We stake our business directly on the success of our products, our Clients’ business results, and ultimately, their satisfaction. A successful Frogger will always be thinking about business expansion opportunities and increasing Client satisfaction.

An Account Management role with Leapfrog requires collaboration with all internal departments to effectively develop, implement, manage and evaluate all initiatives that support Client and Leapfrog Online goals to drive growth. Using performance analytics, you are expected to recommend refinements and enhancements. You will also conduct web UAT and QA reviews, and coordinate review, feedback, changes and/or approval prior to final sign-off, in addition to helping develop full-cycle internal/external communications for programs and fully managing program implementation timelines.

Our Clients’ satisfaction is key, which means you must understand their marketing needs/strategy and communicate how data insights correlate with strategic objectives. You must be one step ahead, anticipating Client questions and needs, and have thought out potential solutions. Comfort developing and giving Client presentations, including data mining, data presentation, and competitor research is necessary, as is presenting at industry events. And yes, some overnight travel is required.

Leapfrog Online is a small company, and to feel at-home here, you need to thrive in a fast-paced environment, be self-motivated and a resourceful independent-thinker who works well independently and in a collaborative team environment. You should be able to manage upwards, and seek assistance when needed.

Job Qualifications

We require a bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field and 5 years of direct response marketing experience, with online customer acquisition experience being a plus. We’d also prefer that you have 5 years online account management experience, preferably in the Telecommunications industry.

Compensation & Benefits

DOE plus full benefits.

How To Apply

If you think this role sounds like a fit for you, please submit your resume, along with your salary history to:

Human Resources, Leapfrog Online, 807 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL 60201

fax: 847-556-1468

e-mail: marketingposition@leapfrogonline.com

47.) Director/Senior Manager, Employee Communications, Fortune 100 global technology company, Milwaukee area (relocation support provided)

A new comms strategy position for a Fortune 100 global technology company with 142,000 employees; The company seeks a highly experienced and business-focused communicator who can provide thoughtful, credible counsel to senior leaders and collaborate effectively with business units. Among key responsibilities: development and implementation of company-wide employee communication plans and messaging, lead the company's annual Vision Week program and manage the process for gathering employee communication metrics for quarterly and annual reports. Contact — Carol Carter- carolbcarter@mac.com- 805-967-0242

48.) Research Editor, University of Alabama-Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

UAB is looking for a research editor to create and launch a new research news website. The position reports to the media relations director and is responsible for research across campus. UAB is 21st in NIH funding, regularly scores among the best med and health schools and hospitals, but its research portfolio also includes archaeology, materials science, humanities and startups. Go to the UAB HR website and search “research editor.”

UAB Employment hrm.uab.edu

https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?SID=^QPKjgJo2JtQZsa9E6tsS12AC4X3Ylnd/KvsIeOvl5rwA9PGA1sglnSIZuNCUN4hV&jobId=423069

49.) DIRECTOR-STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS, University of Alabama-Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?SID=^QPKjgJo2JtQZsa9E6tsS12AC4X3Ylnd/KvsIeOvl5rwA9PGA1sglnSIZuNCUN4hV&jobId=424562

50.) Communications Specialist, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO

Communications, which handles all integrated marketing for Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Mo., has an opening for a graphic designer/communications specialist. See the link for more info and feel free to share this info with potential candidates.

Communications Specialist higheredjobs.com

http://www.higheredjobs.com/state/details.cfm?JobCode=175529078&Title=Communications%20Specialist&goback=%2Egde_2072341_member_57676477

51.) Junior Interactive Project Manager, Flying Horse Communication, Portland, OR

http://www.prichardcommunications.com/macs-list/Flying-Horse-Communication/Junior-Interactive-Project-Manager/pmGf2HDsFz8B#top

52.) Knowledge and Communication Associate and Assistant, IT for Change, Bangalore, India

No deadline at present

http://www.comminit.com/content/knowledge-and-communication-associate-and-assistant-it-change-bangalore-india

*** From Bill Seiberlich:

53.) Associate editors, China Monitor, Wilmington, DE

China Monitor Inc. is seeking associate editors to support specialty economic information services focused on China. The company, with offices in Delaware, Boston, and Beijing, has partnered with China’s leading center for economic research, CEInet. Services will include in-depth analysis and forecasts for China’s economy by industry, as well as timely analysis of new policies and major industry events.

Experience editing or writing on economics, business or finance is essential. A background including China-area studies or Mandarin language skills would be a plus. Journalism and copy editing training are highly desirable. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, ability to generate/edit graphics and work with content management systems are a big plus.

You will work creatively with teams of economists and technical translators, producing high-volume, tightly edited reports. High-energy entrepreneurial environment. Starting salary $40k. Job location is in Wilmington, DE.

Starting date and relocation assistance negotiable. Great opportunities for career growth and training. Please send your resume, cover letter, and contact information to hr@chinamonitorinc.com

*** From Erica Goldberg:

54.) Marketing Communications Associate, NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc., Rockville, MD

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's largest exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents, and with over 3,900 companies, it is number one in worldwide listings among major markets. For more information about NASDAQ OMX, visit www.nasdaqomx.com and www.nasdaqomxtrader.com.

We are currently looking to fill a Marketing Communications Associate position for the Global Marketing Department in our Rockville, MD office.

The Associate will have primary responsibility for our time-critical email alerts. These alerts represent NASDAQ OMX’s most frequently used channel for communicating trading, regulatory and technical information to customers such as traders, technical personnel at trading firms and market data vendors. Responsibilities include:

• Organization, writing, editing of alerts for all NASDAQ OMX U.S. markets and Global Data Products.

• Trafficking of alerts for review and approvals among business contacts and legal department.

• Working closely with product managers/subject matter experts internally to gather and distill required information.

• Coding alerts in HTML within the NASDAQ OMX content management system.

Additionally, the Associate will support Global Marketing efforts by updating fact sheets and sales support collateral and assist team members in other marketing efforts. Specifically, the individual in this role will:

• Work with graphic designers to create facts sheets and other collateral.

• Work closely with web liaisons to post content and keep trader website up-to-date.

• Assist in various social-media marketing efforts for certain NASDAQ OMX products, including the drafting of Tweets, Facebook status updates, social media ad copy, blog articles and scripts for online videos.

• Review/proof team members’ marketing material.

• Write, update and maintain content for the NASDAQ OMX corporate website.

• Assist in preparation for trade shows and industry events, including responsibility for drafting conference descriptions and invitations, as well as coordinating collateral needs.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with superior writing and editing skills.

• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.

• Attention to detail a must.

• 1 to 3 years experience preferred, ideally with demonstrated communications skills.

• Agency experience or background in the financial industry a plus.

• Microsoft Office suite of applications preferred.

This is a regular full time position located in Rockville, MD. Desired start date is as soon as possible. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Link to job posting: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NASDAQOMX&cws=1&rid=298

The NASDAQ OMX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

*** From Sue Bumpous:

55.) Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), Washington D.C. metropolitan area

The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is seeking an Executive Director with strengths in leadership, development, communication, and collaboration with a minimum of 10 years of related job experiences. NAAEE is the premier professional association for environmental educators in North America. We are seeking a motivated professional interested in strengthening the organization by increasing membership, promoting member participation, and capitalizing on emerging opportunities for the field of environmental education. Providing leadership in moving forward with the organization’s five-year Strategic Plan is also of key importance. The Plan was crafted using input from the Board, staff, members, non-members, and other stakeholders through online surveys, focus groups and interviews. An overview of the Strategic Plan can be found at http://www.naaee.net/us/governance/stratplan.

The Executive Director will work in NAAEE’s office in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The salary for this full-time position will be commensurate with experience, in the range of $80-100K, depending on qualifications. The Executive Director is hired by the Board and reports to the President of the Board.

To apply, please provide a two-page resume, names and contact information for three references, and a cover letter, not to exceed two pages, explaining your interest in the position and summarizing how your experience can ensure professional leadership and efficient management for NAAEE. Be sure to specifically address how you meet the qualifications and qualities outlined at http://eelinked.naaee.net/n/eelink-jobs/posts/NAAEE-Executive-Director-Search. Applications will be accepted from June 3 to June 30, 2011. Electronic submission is required. Only Word attachments are acceptable. Please put “Exec Dir Application” and your name in the subject line, and send your information to: edsearch@naaee.org.

NAAEE Description

A nonprofit, membership organization with 501(c) (3) status, NAAEE advances environmental education and supports environmental educators in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. There are many faces to NAAEE, reflecting a core commitment to diversity of culture, geography, and viewpoints. For four decades our programs and services have supported members working in a variety of venues–including, but not limited to, local environmental education centers, schools, government agencies, and research and higher education institutions.

NAAEE is a unifying voice for environmental educators in Canada, the United States, and Mexico with a non-partisan commitment to environmental literacy as a powerful force for positive change in the world. Backed by research, our programs, products, and services support achievement of excellence in environmental education. Our members look to NAAEE to provide a dynamic forum for effective and innovative ways to achieve quality education, sustainable development, and social equality.

NAAEE focuses on promoting environmental education and on supporting and enhancing the work of environmental educators through the efforts of a 13-member Board of Directors, seven staff, and a strong volunteer structure that includes Committees and Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Committees do the work of the Board and Association, while SIGs (formerly Commissions) enable members to form interest groups and serve their own needs in the context of the practice of environmental education. NAAEE also works closely with a strong partnership network of state, provincial and territorial environmental education Affiliates.

56.) Account Executive, Shine Advertising Co., Madison, Wisconsin

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Armed robbers boarded and hijacked an anchored chemical tanker. They forced the captain to sail the vessel to an unknown location. The pirates stole ship’s properties and left the vessel.

15.06.2011:0305 UTC: Posn: 09:18N – 051:15E, around 26nm off the coast of Somalia.

Four pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. One pirate managed to board the vessel but had to jump overboard after the crew successfully confronted him. All crew safe.

12.06.2011: 0330 LT: Suez canal anchorage, Egypt.

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Heavily armed robbers attacked and hijacked an anchored chemical tanker and forced the crew to sail to an unknown location. The vessel was made to discharge part of her cargo into another lightering vessel. Before leaving the tanker ship property was stolen. On being released the crew sailed the vessel towards Cotonou port.

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12.6.2011: 1340 UTC: Posn: 12:33N – 061:46E: around 420 nm east of Socotra island. (Off Somalia).

Four pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The skiff closed to around five meters from the ship. Effect anti piracy measures including fire hoses and electric wire around vessel prevented pirates from gaining access onboard the vessel.

11.06.2011: 0417 UTC: Posn: 13:29N – 042:43E: around 27nm north of Assab, Eritrea, Red Sea.

While underway the D/O onboard a tanker spotted a skiff on radar. When the skiff approached closer, seven pirates were observed in the skiff. The pirates could not board vessel due to high freeboard. Later the skiff moved away.

11.06.2011: 0420 UTC: Posn: 13:42.1N – 042:35.8E: around 40nm north of Assab, Eritrea, Red Sea.

Five pirates in a skiff chased a tanker underway. Small arms and ladder observed in the skiff. All crew except master and OOW were mustered at safe point. Security guard onboard fired warning shots and pirates moved away.

11.06.2011: 0328 UTC: Posn: 12:19N – 061:30E: around 405nm east of Socotra, (Off Somalia).

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

1.) Numerous Positions, Avisar, Washington, DC and Tampa, FL

2.) Program Specialist, MCR, Arlington, VA

3.) HUMINT Trainer, SRA Int'l Inc., Bolling AFB, Washington, DC

4.) Systems Engineer, MCR, Orlando, FL

5.) Trainer (AED130) with Security Clearance, KEYW, Hanover, MD

6.) Technical Trainer/Instructor with Security Clearance, ClearEdge IT Solutions LLC, Annapolis Junction, MD

7.) Sr. Doctrine Development Analyst, WBB, Fort Leavenworth, KS

8.) Space Operations SME, L-3 Global Security & Engineering Solutions, Albuquerque, NM

9.) Trainer, Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc., Washington, DC

10.) Master Instructor Job, CACI International, Inc., Fort Meade, MD

11.) Senior Technical Trainer with Security Clearance, NINX TECHNOLOGIES, Fort Meade, MD

12.) Trainer/Curriculum Developer, DCS Corporation, Alexandria, VA

13.) Senior Mine Warfare Trainer Operator, Littoral Combat Training Facility (LTF), Center for Surface Combat Systems DET San Diego, Lockheed Martin, San Diego Naval Station, Calif.

14.) Alteration Installation Team/Shipyard Program Manager, Kratos, Pearl City, HI

15.) MPT&E Program Analyst with Budgeting & POM Experience, Kratos, Arlington, VA

…and more!

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

*** A DEFCON 1 “Can't Wait” Opportunity from Avisar Inc.

1.) Numerous Positions, Avisar, Washington, DC and Tampa, FL

Avisar, a Defense consulting firm operating in the US and overseas, is seeking professionals with active clearances and extensive experience in strategic communications in a DOD/Intel environment for projects in Both Washington, DC and at CENTCOM in Tampa, FL.

Current positions include:

Program Managers

Senior Strategic Communications Specialists Senior Communications Planners (SAMS graduates a plus) Cultural Engagement Advisors Media Analysts Linguist/Cultural Expert – In any of the following languages: Urdo, Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Farsi, Russian Web Content Managers Web Video Editors CENTCOM Joint Operations Center Analysts Bloggers/Social Media Engagement Specialists

Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an excellent fringe benefit package and a culture that values excellence and rewards effort. No phone calls please.

Please send cover letter, resume, current clearance level, and salary requirements to HR@avisarinc.com with the job title in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.

2.) Program Specialist, MCR, Arlington, VA

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For more than 30 years, we have provided objectivity, smart thinking and the highest levels of support to help our clients get the job done, and done right. Our vast experience and knowledgeable people are our greatest assets. Their subject matter expertise, commitment to excellence and the high quality of their work, combined with our full suite of services, allows our clients to accomplish their missions and support national priorities. Our corporate values are based on integrity, excellence, honesty, service and trust. It is through these values that we form long-term client partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain talented employees. For more information about MCR, LLC career opportunities, please visit www.mcri.com.

Description of Duties:

•Provide technical and program management support to ensure the successful accomplishment of the ONR 312EW mission to develop new Electronic Warfare (EW) technologies for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

•Provide specialized assistance to ONR 312EW in developing and transitioning EW S&T technologies to Navy Systems Command (SYSCOM) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) managers for system/subsystem development, production and deployment.

•Assist ONR 312EW in planning, management, and oversight of specific projects, as well as liaison with multiple government agencies to maximize opportunities for technology transition.

Requirements for the Position:

•Master’s degree; technical hard science, or engineering.

•15 years of management experience in a technical discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

•The Senior Program Coordinator must possess the ability to develop and execute complex technical tasks, to apply analytical problem solving methodologies, to provide technical direction to support staff, to interface with Government and prime contractor personnel, and to effectively allocate resources.

•Other required qualifications include: (a) DAWIA Level III Certification Equivalent for SPRDE – Science and Technology Manager; (b) operational DoD EW experience; (c) prior EW S&T management experience; (d) familiarity with the DoD EW S&T program and the DoD EW acquisition process; (e) broad expertise in electronic attack and jamming techniques, electronic surveillance, EW modeling and simulation, and EW signal processing; and (f) a thorough knowledge of hostile threat systems.

•Excellent written and oral communication skills.

•Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications.

•Should have a Top Secret clearance.

•Must be available to travel as required.

Compensation

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

MCR is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=837

3.) HUMINT Trainer, SRA Int'l Inc., Bolling AFB, Washington, DC

http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=664653

4.) Systems Engineer, MCR, Orlando, FL

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=834

5.) Trainer (AED130) with Security Clearance, KEYW, Hanover, MD

http://www.clearedconnections.com/jobseekerx/viewjobrss.asp?cjid=107325&accountno=112574&

6.) Technical Trainer/Instructor with Security Clearance, ClearEdge IT Solutions LLC, Annapolis Junction, MD

http://www.clearancejobs.com/index.php?action=view_job&jobID=1405417

7.) Sr. Doctrine Development Analyst, WBB, Fort Leavenworth, KS

http://wbbinc-stage.hrmdirect.com/employment/view.php?req=70101

8.) Space Operations SME, L-3 Global Security & Engineering Solutions, Albuquerque, NM

http://www.ihispano.com/job-search/space-operations-sme.2309706.html

9.) Trainer, Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc., Washington, DC

http://www.hireveterans.com/display_job/683188/

10.) Master Instructor Job, CACI International, Inc., Fort Meade, MD

http://careers.caci.com/job/Fort-Meade-Master-Instructor-Job-MD-20755/1305533/

11.) Senior Technical Trainer with Security Clearance, NINX TECHNOLOGIES, Fort Meade, MD

http://www.clearancejobs.com/index.php?action=view_job&jobID=1408900

12.) Trainer/Curriculum Developer, DCS Corporation, Alexandria, VA

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=30905792

13.) Senior Mine Warfare Trainer Operator, Littoral Combat Training Facility (LTF), Center for Surface Combat Systems DET San Diego, Lockheed Martin, San Diego Naval Station, Calif.

https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?SID=&jobId=205188

14.) Alteration Installation Team/Shipyard Program Manager, Kratos, Pearl City, HI

http://kratosdefense.submit4jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=85347.viewjobdetail&CID=85347&JID=106976

15.) MPT&E Program Analyst with Budgeting & POM Experience, Kratos, Arlington, VA

http://kratosdefense.submit4jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=85347.viewjobdetail&CID=85347&JID=104639

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June 13, 2011

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This is newsletter number 881

“Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is enemy action.”

– Ian Fleming

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This edition of Ned’s Job of the Week comes to you from the “Constellation Suite” at the I-Bar at North Island Naval Air Station in Coronado, Calif.

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In this issue:

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1.) Numerous Positions, Avisar, Washington, DC and Tampa, FL

2.) Senior Associate (ERP Specialist) The Hague, MCR, Netherlands

3.) Program Coordinator, AcademyHealth, Washington, DC

4.) Director, Investor Relations / Corporate Communications, Ngmoco:), New York, NY or San Francisco, CA

5.) SAE/Director, Levick Strategic Communications, Washington, DC

6.) REGIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER, Feld Entertainment, Inc., NY, NY

7.) Communications/Public Relations Manager, Electrical Safety Foundation International, Arlington, VA

8.) Full-time Finance Editor, SmartBrief, AICPA, NY, NY

9.) Vice President, Corporate Communications, Sigma-Aldrich, St. Louis, Missouri

10.) Director, Media Relations, Sundance Institute, Beverly Hills, California

11.) Program Communications Manager, World Wildlife Fund, Washington , DC

12.) Public Relations Representative, Vera Bradley Designs, Fort Wayne, Indiana

13.) Corporate Communications Manager, Vertafore, Bothell, WA

14.) Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing, International Code Council, Whittier, California / Washington DC

15.) Senior Web Content Advisor, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), Arlington, VA

16.) Communications Associate, ClimateWorks Foundation, San Francisco, CA

17.) Sr Manager, Public Relations, Illumina, San Diego, CA

18.) Event Planner/ Activity Coordinator, Beechwood Organization, Jericho NY

19.) Senior Account Executive, Padilla Speer Beardsley, NY, NY

20.) Manager, Marketing Programs and Digital Platforms, New York Knicks, New York, New York

21.) Executive Vice President of External Affairs, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), Washington, DC

22.) Senior Account Manager, Pleasonton, California, Trainer Communications

23.) Intern Corporate Communications, Life Technologies, Carlsbad, CA

24.) Corporate Communications Internship, Jack In the Box, San Diego, CA

26.) Marketing Communications Specialist, Inova Solutions, Charlottesville, Virginia

27.) Public Relations Manager, Bloomingdale's Tyson's Corner, Bloomingdale's, McLean, VA

28.) Drake Cooper Senior Writer, Drake Cooper, Boise, Idaho

29.) Social Media Manager, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Alexandria , VA

30.) Senior Media Relations Specialist, NeighborWorks America, Washington, DC

31.) Vice President – Healthcare Business Unit, IMRE, LLC, Baltimore. MD

32.) Internal Communications & Media Relations Manager, Toledo, OH

33.) Director of Marketing and Communications, New York City Charter School Center, New York City, NY

34.) Poker Dealer Trainee, Turning Stone Casino, Oneida, NY

35.) Bail Agent Trainee, Aladdin Bail Bonds, San Jose, CA

36.) Ice Cream Truck Drivers, Frosty Treats, Memphis, TN

37.) Ice Cream Maker, Bruster's Ice Cream, Columbus, GA

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*** One Paragraph Pitch:

Looking for help in publicizing your company or organization? Look no further for help is here! I am a PR Specialist who is seeking a position. What have I done to deserve your attention and a job in your organization? How does getting over $250,000 worth of press, writing three editions of a monthly newsletter and planning and executing 10 special events sound? In addition, I am a freelance writer and photographer who has had numerous articles published. In fact, my most recent article was published in the October 10, 2010 Philadelphia Inquirer (yes, 10/10/10) and it dealt with something very topical. You can read it here: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20101010_Working_through_the_five_stages_of_not_working.html On top of all of that, in 2009, I received the MBA degree from Saint Joseph’s University, in Philadelphia. So fear not, for I am no slacker. While I have preference for a position in a non-profit organization in the Philadelphia area, I am open to any industry and any location within the New York to D.C. corridor. If you are wondering “How are you going to make people know about our organization?” Well, I got you to know about me, didn’t I? To learn more, you can check me out on Linkedin, call 215-776-4251 or email me at ilena.ditoro@hotmail.com.

Truly,

Ilena Di Toro, MBA

Philadelphia, PA

(First name is pronounced Elaine-ah. Sort of like the character in Seinfeld, but you put an ‘ah’ at the end.)

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*** Let’s get to the jobs:

A JOTW “Can't Wait” Opportunity from Avisar Inc.

1.) Numerous Positions, Avisar, Washington, DC and Tampa, FL

Avisar, a Defense consulting firm operating in the US and overseas, is seeking professionals with active clearances and extensive experience in strategic communications in a DOD/Intel environment for projects in Both Washington, DC and at CENTCOM in Tampa, FL.

Current positions include:

Program Managers

Senior Strategic Communications Specialists

Senior Communications Planners (SAMS graduates a plus)

Cultural Engagement Advisors

Media Analysts

Linguist/Cultural Expert – In any of the following languages: Urdo, Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Farsi, Russian

Web Content Managers

Web Video Editors

CENTCOM Joint Operations Center Analysts

Bloggers/Social Media Engagement Specialists

Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an excellent fringe benefit package and a culture that values excellence and rewards effort. No phone calls please.

Please send cover letter, resume, current clearance level, and salary requirements to HR@avisarinc.com with the job title in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.

1.) Numerous Positions, Avisar, Washington, DC and Tampa, FL

2.) Senior Associate (ERP Specialist) The Hague, MCR, Netherlands

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=835

*** From Teasha Powell:

To Whom It May Concern:

AcademyHealth, the professional home for health services researchers and policy analysts, is currently seeking a program coordinator. I ask that you please include the following information on your web site.

Sincerely,

Teasha Powell

Human Resources Director

AcademyHealth

1150 17th Street, NW

Ste. 600

Washington, DC

3.) Program Coordinator, AcademyHealth, Washington, DC

The Program Coordinator will provide administrative support for a major new initiative designed to help advance infrastructure and methods for comparative effectiveness research with electronic clinical data. In particular, the incumbent would be responsible for website and social network maintenance and logistical and administrative support for webinars, conferences and workshops. The incumbent will also provide support to other major program and projects of AcademyHealth.

Responsibilities:

• Provide logistical support for webinars, conferences, and workshops, including preparation and dissemination of agenda and materials, taking notes at meetings, and development of meeting summaries;

• Assist in the development of ongoing communication via web channels, including webinars, social media, and other dissemination vehicles;

• Maintain and update project websites, databases, and social network platforms;

• Perform a wide range of administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and conference calls, helping invited speakers and experts with travel and logistics, creating, updating and maintaining organized files and records;

• Create and format tables, charts, presentations and other graphics;

• Assist in maintaining contacts and relationships with various stakeholders;

• Perform library and Internet research; and

• Conduct other administrative and research activities in support of AcademyHealth projects.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university required;

• Some internship or other relevant work experience;

• Professional interest in health policy, public policy or public health;

• Mature, detail-oriented individual able to work both independently and with a team;

• Experience with balancing and supporting the administrative needs of multiple individuals;

• Strong written and oral communications skills;

• Experience with managing website content and social media platforms;

• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain a system of tracking, monitoring, and prioritizing tasks and projects; and

• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office, distance-learning or web-based applications.

This is a Level 2 position. The salary range is $35,000- $40,000.

Applications:

Qualified applicants should send cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references (with phone numbers) to Human Resources Director, AcademyHealth, 1150 17th Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036. Fax: 202-292-6800. Email: jobs@academyhealth.org. Please be sure to reference the position for which you are applying. For more information, please go to www.academyhealth.org.

AcademyHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer: AcademyHealth will provide all applicants for employment and all employees with an equal opportunity regardless of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, or place of business or residence.

4.) Director, Investor Relations / Corporate Communications, Ngmoco:), New York, NY or San Francisco, CA

Looking for future mofos

Responsibilities

•Be the face of the company and primary point of contact for investors and analysts

•Build and execute the communication strategy to tell our story

•Strong brand ambassador who speaks on behalf of the company at investment presentations, institutions, individual meetings and discussions

•Draft and present reports regarding the financial health and market position of the company, including metrics and analytics

•Drive the analysis and presentation of feedback to the company of investors' perceptions, brokerage security analysts' positions and summaries, relative stock price movements, and periodic ownership analysis

•Produce shareholder meetings, press conferences, road shows, and the investor relations section of our website in order to educate and update investors and analysts

•Collaborate with PR and executive leadership on key business messaging, financial communications and media strategy

•Provide excellent customer service to investors and analysts; be proactive and timely

Requirements

•At least seven years of progressive experience in investor relations or a corporate communication position within a public company

•Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or Public Relations

•Must have credibility with industry analysts; preferably in the internet, media and technology industries

•Experience working with the business and financial press; quarterly and annual financial reporting; and internal employee communications

•Must be able to handle difficult negotiations requiring exceptional communication skills, and well-developed sense of tact, strategy, timing, debating and persuasion skills

•An energetic team player and strong individual contributor who can lead strategic efforts for the business

•Knowledge of branding, advertising and marketing communications

•Japanese speaking and writing skills would be an advantage

•Travel required

•Based in New York or San Francisco

http://www.ngmoco.com/careers/positions/?nl=1&jvi=oVlMVfwH

*** From Sara Wallace:

5.) SAE/Director, Levick Strategic Communications, Washington, DC

Levick Strategic Communications is looking for an SAE/Director level candidate to work in its Government and Foundation Practice. This position leads and manages client and account service activities on the strategic and tactical level. As a senior member of the government practice team, the role is client-facing and the individual is often asked to lead strategy development and implementation for the practice’s clients or ensure that strategic objectives are being met. S/he contributes to business development efforts and helps to promote the practice’s personnel growth and productivity. Specifically, this position in the Government and Nonprofit Practice is asked to:

• develop, and assist in the development of, communications strategies for the firm’s government and nonprofit clients;

• implement, and manage the implementation of communications strategies for the firm’s government and nonprofit clients;

• plan, manage and execute projects that include communications tactics such as: social media outreach, web site development, search engine marketing, video production, media outreach, community outreach, and public affairs;

• oversee and review the work of colleagues in the government and foundation practice to ensure it adheres to practice’s standards for quality and strategic impact;

• interact with and help manage relationships with current and prospective clients;

• work with colleagues across practice areas at Levick to manage current client service and develop new business opportunities; and

• assist with the marketing of the government and nonprofit practice, including but not limited to: development of his/her own new business leads, writing proposals in response to government and private sector Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and participation in business development strategy sessions.

A successful candidate must demonstrate superior writing skills and experiential knowledge of all aspects of social media. Previous experience developing and implementing communications strategies related to domestic policy, health, education, and/or social services is a valuable asset. Needs at least 5 years relevant experience to apply.

Please send cover letter and resume to careers@levick.com.

*** From Stephen Payne:

Good morning Ned, Here is another job we have open at Feld Entertainment in our New York City office.

Thanks,

Steve

Stephen Payne

Vice President, Corporate Communications

Feld Entertainment, Inc.

6.) REGIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER, Feld Entertainment, Inc., NY, NY

FELD ENTERTAINMENT, Inc., the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment, including Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, and Feld Motor Sports is searching for a Regional Public Relations Manager to work in the North East region and be based out of our New York City office.

This person will be Responsible for the overall public relations/publicity efforts in each local market of the designated region.

Essential functions for the position include:

1. Develop market- and region-specific PR strategies and programs in coordination with the Region VP, Promoters and Corporate PR team.

2. Manage the overall implementation of the region's PR programs.

3. Hire, manage and evaluate local PR agencies and/or publicists in coordination with the Region VP, respective Promoter and Corporate PR team.

4. Serve as liaison between local publicist and touring unit, from program planning through the conclusion of the engagement.

5. Implement all corporate brand public relations campaigns, strategies and events via publicists in respective local markets.

6. In coordination with the Corporate PR team, assist corporate and touring unit with members of the national press when they cover stories in the local markets.

7. Serve as corporate spokesperson for matters with local and regional media including issues related matters in coordination with Corporate PR.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for this position include:

1. College degree preferred (degree or related expertise in public relations, communications or marketing preferred.)

2. 5-7 years of public relations experience in New York City with emphasis on strategic development and implementation of robust, multi-faceted PR campaigns. Experience at a public relations agency, live event marketing firm or in managing a public relations agency required. Experience with new media a plus.

3. Strong organizational, project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while being fiscally responsible to approved budget.

4. Knowledge of the media within the Northeast region.

5. Experience with media relations, issues management and as a spokesperson, both on and off-camera.

6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to build professional relationships and work well with all personality types. Ability to interface with multiple levels of management within and outside an organization.

7. Professional, levelheaded capacity to make sound judgments and lead under pressure.

8. Strong oral and written communication skills.

9. Team orientation; highly flexible and resourceful

10. Willingness to travel (approximately 40% of time)

For a complete description of the position, please go to our website: www.feldentertainment.com , or, to apply directly, please send your resume along with a cover letter detailing your salary requirements to hrjobs@feldinc.com. EOE.

7.) Communications/Public Relations Manager, Electrical Safety Foundation International, Arlington, VA

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1691&jb=8088121

*** From Gregory J. Wright, MBA:

Hi Ned, please include the listing below on behalf of our partner organization, thanks!

8.) Full-time Finance Editor, SmartBrief, AICPA, NY, NY

Job Description

SmartBrief is seeking a full-time editor to help create our daily online business and consumer news e-mail publications in finance.

What we're looking for

Someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about finance, as well as our mission to make people smarter and save them time. Someone who can confidently and persuasively exercise their news judgment in a deadline-intensive, newsroom-style work environment. Someone who is comfortable working creatively in multiple media platforms (e-mail, blogs, social media, video, etc), and eager to develop new ways to deliver valuable content to our busy readers. Client relationship management is a big part of the job, so strong written and oral communications skills are a must.

The ideal candidate would work at our Washington, D.C., office, but highly qualified telecommuters will be considered.

Applicants will be required to take a timed writing and editing test.

Job Duties

• Identify the most important news stories of the day for inclusion in various e-mail newsletters for multiple finance audiences.

• Edit summaries of aggregated news items for inclusion in SmartBrief's newsletters for grammar, style, tone and appropriateness for each audience.

• Work closely with associations, corporations and other clients to ensure they meet their goals for their publications.

• Attend industry conferences and events, producing multimedia original content live on site.

• Manage offsite freelancers.

• Respond to reader comments and suggestions.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least three years of experience in an editing, communications or research role with a news organization, consulting firm, trade association or other relevant group. A mix of writing and editing experience is preferred.

• At least one year of experience working in an editing, writing or communications role related to to finance. A relevant undergraduate degree in business can substitute for the industry-specific experience.

• Sophisticated understanding of how to find news and information for a particular audience.

• Ability to write and edit quickly and accurately on deadline.

• Proven record of taking initiative, sharing responsibilities and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Facility for using online publishing tools, including those for social media and video.

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

• Ability to analyze reader trends and statistics.

Email resume and cover letter to: job-A79FF3E9-52DA-4A64-B3E3-6D6C293C5C3E@jobs.smartbrief.com

9.) Vice President, Corporate Communications, Sigma-Aldrich, St. Louis, Missouri

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1691&jb=8106373

10.) Director, Media Relations, Sundance Institute, Beverly Hills, California

Considerations:

This position requires travel to various locations throughout the year. In addition, the Director can expect to work extended days and weekends as needed leading up to and during the annual Film Festival. Position is required to travel to UT for the duration of the Film Festival and for periodic attendance at the summer Labs.

Position Summary:

Develops long-term messaging and media relations strategy for Sundance Institute, including the annual Sundance Film Festival, and oversees day-to-day operations of media relations department. Generates key messages and media coverage to raise awareness about the Institute.

Duties and Responsibilities:

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

Develop, integrate and implement Media components of Institutes strategic communications plan.

Coordinate efforts with other External Relations team members in Development and Marketing to support fundraising activities, sponsorship programs, advertising, and earned income efforts.

Serve as liaison with Robert Redford PR team and other Sundance entities on collaborative projects and events.

MEDIA RELATIONS ACTIVITIES

Identify opportunities to tell our story to the media and create the media strategy and messaging.

Identify and cultivate media contacts in general markets and special interest markets (international, domestic, regional, broadcast, print and online).

Pitch and place features, profiles, and new items on Institute programs, activities, and staff; work with journalists to shape and develop stories, including on-site logistical coordination.

Utilize Institute leadership, Board, alumni and staff as key resources in messaging.

Oversee creation and distribution of press releases, media alerts, and pitch letters.

Develop and implement innovative methods to publicize Institute programs and activities.

Identify and engage in collaborations and strategic alliances with media outlets to enhance our messaging strategies.

Develop relationships with US and international print, broadcast and online media outlets, and film and theatre publicists.

Oversee production of materials for media outreach (e.g. VNRs, podcasts, video content, press kits).

Oversee year-round staff of two and seasonal Festival Press Office through managerial level staff.

Other duties as assigned.

Ranking of Responsibilities:

1.Strategic Communications and Messaging — 35%

2.Media Relations — 65%

Position Requirements:

Employee has legal authorization to work in the United States.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years experience in increasingly responsible positions, culminating in a senior management/supervisory role at a comparable arts/culture/film organization or public relations firm required.

Experience in Film Festival Press Office management or related strongly preferred.

BA/BS in liberal arts, journalism, communications, or related field required.

Extensive experience training and managing others required.

Budget management experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.

Ability to develop and carry out innovative media relations plans and publicity campaigns.

Knowledge of national and international cultural, arts, and entertainment media outlets and procedures.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to serve, when needed, as organizational spokesperson to the press and to represent the Institute in a variety of professional contexts (conferences, press events, etc.).

Ability to travel.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to work within a complex organization.

Valid drivers license and successful completion of DMV background check required.

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/Director,-Media-Relations/107873.html

11.) Program Communications Manager, World Wildlife Fund, Washington , DC

http://www.nonprofitjobs.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.jdetail&jid=30916

12.) Public Relations Representative, Vera Bradley Designs, Fort Wayne, Indiana

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&str=26&site%5Fid=1691&jb=8093087

13.) Corporate Communications Manager, Vertafore, Bothell, WA

http://www.vertafore.com/About-Us/Careers/Openings?nl=1&jvi=oCZMVfw2

14.) Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing, International Code Council, Whittier, California / Washington DC

http://www.jobtarget.com/link.cfm?c=yqFsJtJVJLh7

*** From Nadine M. Flagg, PHR:

Please post the attached job to JOTW. NRECA is located in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, VA, and is Metro-accessible. Thank you for your assistance.

Nadine

Nadine M. Flagg, PHR

15.) Senior Web Content Advisor, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), Arlington, VA

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), with offices in Arlington, VA and Lincoln, NE is the trade association for over 900 consumer-owned electric cooperatives serving more than 40 million people.

NRECA is committed to harnessing the strength of America’s electric cooperatives into a single powerful voice.

• 50 Greatest places to Work – AARP

• 50 Best Places to Work – The Washingtonian

• 100 Best Places to Work – ComputerWorld Magazine

• CARE Award Recipient – Recognizing organizations that promote a positive work-life balance

Join the dynamic Communications team at NRECA in the position of Senior Web Content Advisor. This individual serves as the editorial and business project manager for the online publication ECT.coop.

In addition to assisting with the editing and creation of copy for the website, this individual will be the primary editorial online producer for the news site, writing, editing, and posting all web content.

Responsibilities include:

– Serves as primary web producer, posting all content in the content management system

– Collaborates on copy editing and proofing of all web content, fact checking and style monitoring

– Leads production of weekly e-newsletter and weekly digest

– Writes news and feature stories

– Serves as editorial and business project manager

– Assists with social media campaign

– Leads quality assurance for the website

To be considered, you will need:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism (preferred), English, Communications, or related field

5-7 years of hands-on journalism experience, including writing, editing, and proofreading, in a fast-paced environment

Project management experience

Working knowledge of HTML preferred

NRECA offers competitive wages and a world-class portfolio of employee benefits that includes a variety of options that allow our employees to customize their coverage to meet their individual needs.

Candidates can apply at or by accessing this link:

https://careers.nreca.org:443/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?OAFunc=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&p_svid=15688&p_spid=7297 or by visiting www.nreca.coop

*** From Eileen Ashton:

16.) Communications Associate, ClimateWorks Foundation, San Francisco, CA

http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=145

*** From Mark Sofman:

17.) Sr Manager, Public Relations, Illumina, San Diego, CA

http://bit.ly/jW59bX

*** From Cecilia Thomas:

18.) Event Planner/ Activity Coordinator, Beechwood Organization, Jericho NY

We are currently seeking an Event Planner/ Activity Coordinator for our premier gated 55+ Active Adult Community with upscale clubhouse. In this exciting role, you will organize and supervise social clubs as well as assist with the creation of new clubs. Plan trips to New York City or change the pace to a day visiting the wineries on the East End. Oversee daily clubhouse activity operation including preparing monthly calendar of events.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five (5) + years in Hotel, Country Club or Active Adult Community experience and excellent leadership/communication skills are required. Qualified candidate must possess outstanding organizational skills, proficient in handling multiple projects and proficiency in MS Office. Prior event planning experience preferred. Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow through.

This position requires evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualified candidates please email a resume with cover letter stating salary requirements or fax to 516-935-0407 or email to cthomas@beechwoodhomes.com. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. (EOE) No relocation offered.

19.) Senior Account Executive, Padilla Speer Beardsley, NY, NY

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site%5Fid=1691&jb=8097876

20.) Manager, Marketing Programs and Digital Platforms, New York Knicks, New York, New York

The Manager, Marketing Programs and Digital Platforms for the New York Knicks manages the teams fan engagement and content development strategies across all digital and social media platforms, as well as data analysis around online, social, and ticketing efforts.

Central to this role is the programming of KnicksNow, nyknicks.com, the Knicks Facebook, Twitter, and mobile presence, and emerging digital platforms. Manager is responsible for overseeing all internal content development, creating and posting new content across the various Knicks platforms, working internally to organize time with players and coaches to facilitate content generation, and developing relationships with external writers, bloggers and others to contribute to KnicksNow and the teams other digital platforms.

The manager will also work closely with MSG cross-functional teams and external marketing partners to develop innovative and integrated programming, content, and promotional activities that leverage all marketing resources (digital, traditional media, PR, in-arena, experiential, etc.) to support key business objectives.

Additionally, the manager will assist in the development and enhancement of tracking tools/dashboards to measure digital performance as well reporting across all aspects of the Knicks business including ticket sales and pricing. The manager will be responsible generating insights from this analysis to enhance fan engagement, business performance, and development of the next generation of Knicks digital tools.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree in business/marketing and a minimum of 3 years experience in the marketing/promotions/event industry, preferably in the sports or entertainment sectors. Demonstrated experience managing digital properties and high profile events/programs. Must be a team player and have the ability to foster excellent internal and external working relationships. Has the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a high level of energy. Is self-motivated, resourceful, and develops solutions in a high stress, deadline-oriented environment. Demonstrates excellent communication, organizational and time management skills. Will be a creative and innovative thinker with the ability to frequently shift and juggle priorities. Possesses advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, CMS platforms as well as data analysis tools. Proficient knowledge of ticketing systems is a plus.

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/Manager,-Marketing-Programs-and-Digital-Platforms/107870.html

21.) Executive Vice President of External Affairs, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), Washington, DC

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) seeks to hire an Executive Vice President of External Affairs to be based in the Washington, DC headquarters office.

About National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that preserves and restores our nation?s native wildlife species and habitats. Created by Congress in 1984, The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation sustains, restores and enhances the Nation?s fish, wildlife, plants and habitats. Through leadership conservation investments with public and private partners, the Foundation is dedicated to achieving maximum conservation impact by developing and applying best practices and innovative methods for measurable outcomes. NFWF directs public conservation dollars to the most pressing environmental needs and matches those investments with private funds. The Foundation’s method is simple and effective: we work with a full complement of individuals, foundations, government agencies, nonprofits, and corporations to identify and fund the nation?s most intractable conservation challenges.

NFWF?s partnerships are key to its success. Sitting at the nexus of the public and private communities, the Foundation’s myriad partnerships connect it with potentially every federal and state agency, key industry leaders, concerned private citizens, and non-profit leaders from the international to the local level. The results speak for themselves. Since its establishment, NFWF has awarded over 10,800 grants to more than 3,700 organizations in the United States and abroad and leveraged ? with its partners ? more than $490 million of federal funds into over $1.6 billion for conservation.

The Foundation operates a portfolio of Keystone Initiatives in four major conservation areas (Birds, Wildlife and Habitat, Freshwater Fish and Habitats, and Marine and Coastal).

The Foundation operates two types of initiatives that enable it to focus on achieving maximum sustainable conservation impact while being responsive to funders, attracting more money to conservation, investing in innovation and best practices, and managing its own financial health.

Charter – partner driven and needs-based

Keystone – multi-year initiatives and issue specific

The Foundation has set a high bar for outcome-driven conservation investing. Its aspirations are to be the most effective foundation at investing for maximum conservation benefit and to be recognized as a thought leader in how and where to invest. Science and evaluation are collectively the means to choose the right areas in which to invest. The Foundation intends to take a thought leadership role in conservation investing and evaluation. The Foundation analyzes and synthesizes findings from its conservation investments and shares that information and best practices with the conservation community.

NFWF is made up of 89 professional staff in four offices across the country: Washington, D.C.; St. Paul, MN; Portland, OR; and San Francisco, CA. The Board of Directors is comprised of 30 members, all confirmed by the White House.

Executive Vice President for External Affairs

The Executive Vice President of External Affairs represents a strategic and important leadership role in the Foundation. This person is one of three direct reports to the Chief Executive Officer and should bring a sophisticated and innovative capacity to leverage the Foundation’s brand as a conservation leader to raise significant private and public sector resources. The Executive Vice President should bring an engaging capacity and excitement to reach out beyond the nonprofit universe, to work with a new set of partners in the private sector to leverage for-profit markets to achieve conservation objectives. In addition to providing internal leadership, the Executive Vice President will expand the reach and influence of the Foundation through interactions with public, private, and philanthropic leaders. The Executive Vice President should be an individual who thrives on working with leaders who are passionate about investing in the Foundation’s conservation mission and vision .

The Executive Vice President should also have a proven track record of success working with high net worth individuals, managing and developing a team of fundraising professionals, and possessing a demonstrated capacity to engage a high powered nonprofit board of private and public sector leaders. The Executive Vice President will work to create an alignment among the key external affairs functions of the Foundation ? Development and Marketing, Communications and Public Relations, and Legislative, Congressional and Agency Relations.

Moreover, the Executive Vice President should be viewed as a motivating leader who serves an important and strategic role in shaping strategy, guiding the external relations policies and practices of the Foundation, and supporting the interests of the Board. In this role, the Executive Vice President will need to be a person eager to work in an innovative, entrepreneurial and high energy, results-oriented organization.

The Executive Vice President will also provide day-to-day direction to the Development and Marketing, Communications and Public Relations, and Congressional and Agency Relations staff. Because of the breadth of the overall External Affairs program, the Executive Vice President must possess both a vision and an ability to analyze and synthesize complex information that supports the Foundation’s business and strategic goals.

The Executive Vice President must cultivate strong and cooperative working partnerships with government agencies, corporations, foundations, and other conservation partners, and have the presence and stature to engage the highest levels of leadership in these organizations.

The broad goals for the Executive Vice President include:

Explore and implement opportunities for creative partnerships and philanthropic investment opportunities that promote investment at a greater scale in all areas of the Foundation’s work.

Design a strategy which aligns the Foundation’s brand as a conservation leader to materially advance revenue objectives of the organization.

Leverage and expand opportunities for the Foundation’s Board to fully engage in philanthropic activities which dramatically increase unrestricted resources to support innovative program expansion.

Work in close partnership with the CEO and other senior management in order to insure a working culture for all staff that is positive, creative, and highly collegial.

The Executive Vice President should ideally embody the following professional qualifications and personal attributes:

Professional Qualifications:

Demonstrate a record of innovative leadership within the nonprofit, philanthropic, private or public sector.

Experience building a comprehensive fundraising operation which aligns all aspects of revenue development.

Experience working and thriving in close partnership with an engaged Board of Directors.

Experience working with complex budgets, possessing sophisticated financial analytical skills and an interest in evaluation and performance measurement metrics.

Ability to generate and deliver clear and persuasive oral and written communications.

Ability to inspire trust, to organize people into teams and to motivate team members to work well together.

Ability to lead and manage a dedicated professional team.

Personal Attributes

Passionate commitment to the Foundation’s mission.

Ability to listen to others and learn from their best ideas.

Intellectual curiosity, coupled with an innovative and entrepreneurial drive.

Humility and grace, flexibility, an ability to give credit and recognition to others.

Impeccable integrity, high energy level, and the possession of a sense of humor.

Compensation

Compensation for the Executive Vice President includes a competitive base salary and a comprehensive package of employee benefits.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter explaining how your skills and background fit this position and a resume to resumes@explorecompany.com. Please refer to NFWF in the subject line.

Daniel Sherman

President

Explore Company

301.933.8990 fax

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

22.) Senior Account Manager, Pleasonton, California, Trainer Communications

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&keywords=Public%20Relations&submit=Search&site_id=1691&jb=8106435

23.) Intern Corporate Communications, Life Technologies, Carlsbad, CA

http://www.pharmadiversityjobboard.com/view_job.php?post_id=512036

24.) Corporate Communications Internship, Jack In the Box, San Diego, CA

https://jackinthebox.tms.hrdepartment.com/jobs/2229/Corporate-Communications-InternshipSan-Diego-CA

*** From Tom Muccia:

26.) Marketing Communications Specialist, Inova Solutions, Charlottesville, Virginia

Inova Solutions in Charlottesville, Virginia is hiring a Marketing Communications Specialist who will be responsible for building and executing comprehensive marketing communications and product marketing programs that articulate Inova's positioning to its target audiences.

Successful Marketing Communications Specialist Qualities Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree in marketing, communications, or related area of study

• 2+ years marketing communications or product marketing experience

• Expertise in online marketing disciplines: web development, search engine optimization, PPC, email marketing, and social media

• Proficiency in offline marketing programs, including direct marketing, collateral development, public relations, and event marketing

• High level of proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Dreamweaver

• Experience with Salesforce.com, WordPress, and Joomla a plus

• Familiarity with HTML and CSS required

Send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (required) to hr@inovasolutions.com. No recruiter calls please. EOE. Competitive benefits and salary. Flexible work environment.

27.) Public Relations Manager, Bloomingdale's Tyson's Corner, Bloomingdale's, McLean, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=99328388

28.) Drake Cooper Senior Writer, Drake Cooper, Boise, Idaho

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/Drake-Cooper-Senior-Writer/107867.html

29.) Social Media Manager, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Alexandria , VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=100095157

30.) Senior Media Relations Specialist, NeighborWorks America, Washington, DC

http://www.nonprofitjobs.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.jdetail&jid=33666

Marketing Intern, RescueTech, Inc., Denver, CO

http://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/index.cfm?PID=805&ID=7752,27297,0&S=ijqmuioruwr

*** From Dave Imre:

Ned-

Hope you are doing well this summer…not sure if this is too late for this week's JOTW, but we have a VP Healthcare position that we've just posted for our Baltimore/Raleigh firm. This particular position will be based in the Baltimore office. Thanks for putting it out to your network!

Dave

31.) Vice President – Healthcare Business Unit, IMRE, LLC, Baltimore. MD

IMRE, LLC, a Baltimore/Raleigh agency of marketing experts, is seeking a vice president to lead and provide overall strategic vision to our Healthcare business unit. The vice president will direct account teams in the planning, recommending and implementing of proactive and strategic communications initiatives for agency healthcare clients. Working with the agency president, the position is responsible for the overall profitability of the business unit, driving revenue growth and working with existing clients to develop organic growth opportunities for the agency. The vice president is also responsible for the professional development and management of the account teams.

The ideal candidate will have 15 to 20 years of progressively more responsible work experience preferably in an agency setting and an excellent knowledge of health care marketing, digital, social and public relations strategies. Position requires exception oral and written communication skills and a bachelor's degree in mass communications, PR, English, journalism or a closely related field. Masters degree is preferred. Must have exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a variety of influential internal, external, client, industry, government and community personnel.

We offer a supportive work environment with competitive salary and benefits. Interested candidates should send resume with salary requirements to jobs@imre.com for immediate consideration.

For more information, go to: http://imre.com/

*** From Laurie Mitchell, CPC:

Thanks, Ned, for posting this new retained search:

Laurie Mitchell, CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant)

Laurie Mitchell & Company, Inc.

Marketing & Communications Executive Search

www.LaurieMitchellCompany.com

MitchellCo17@aol.com

32.) Internal Communications & Media Relations Manager, Toledo, OH

We've been exclusively retained to identify and place a Senior Communications Generalist who has specific expertise in both Internal Communications and Media Relations in manufacturing environments. This position will interface daily with both corporate and divisional leadership and marketing management across several business units. At least ten years' corporate communications, internal communications and media relations experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

To apply, please email ONLY your resume as a single Word file to MitchellCo17@aol.com. Name the file with your name and date.

Please put your cover note including current/last salary in the email message.

Please put your name in the email subject line.

We will respond quickly to qualified applicants.

*** From Suzy Quinn

Hi Ned,

The New York City Charter School Center (Charter Center) is seeking to hire a marketing and communications expert to serve as Director of Marketing and Communications.

Please post the attached job description/requirements in Monday's newsletter. Thanks so much!

Best Regards,

Suzy Quinn

33.) Director of Marketing and Communications, New York City Charter School Center, New York City, NY

BACKGROUND

The New York City Charter School Center is a non-profit organization, established in 2004 by several leading foundations to foster the charter school movement in NYC.

The New York City Charter School Center envisions a future in which all of New York’s students have access to a first-rate public education, so that, no matter their background, they can participate in society on fair terms.The New York City Charter School Center works for that future by supporting charter schools at every stage. We help new Charter Schools get started, support existing schools, and build community support so that highly effective schools can flourish. These schools, in turn, show us what is possible in public education.

Additional background information can be found at www.nycCharterSchools.org

OPPORTUNITY

The New York City Charter School Center (Charter Center) is seeking to hire a marketing and communications expert to serve as Director of Marketing and Communications. The Director of Marketing and Communications will promote the Charter Center’s brand and programs to internal and external stakeholders, including media, schools, board members, funders, community groups and charter parents. The Director will also work closely with the Charter Center’s external public relations consultant to support the organization’s legislative and policy goals and promote the charter sector as a whole.

The position oversees the Online Branding Manager, who is responsible for content on the organization’s website and social media properties, and reports to the Vice President of Strategy & Development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Marketing and Communications Director will manage internal and external communications, particularly as they relate to the organization’s programs and the promotion of the charter school sector.

 Effectively market the Charter Center’s services and programs to charter schools and the larger charter community.

 Work collaboratively with the Charter Center staff to develop press releases, marketing materials and events to promote the successes and key milestones of the Charter Center and the NYC charter movement.

 Proactively craft media and web stories to promote and protect the charter movement.

 Develop talking points for the CEO for speaking engagements, conferences and other events.

 Ensure consistency in all external communications by writing and/or editing and approving all print and online communications generated by the Charter Center. This includes op-eds, CEO messages, blog posts, newsletters, e-mail blasts, and urgent notices.

 Oversee Charter Center’s online marketing efforts including supervision of web site design and maintenance.

 Maintain, update and effectively leverage the Charter Center’s brand and key messages to strengthen the organization’s reputation and services.

 Work with the Policy and Advocacy department to develop detailed communications plans to support the Charter Center’s ambitious policy and advocacy goals.

 Coordinate, as appropriate, with partner organizations (political offices, CMOs, charter schools, state and local education departments, state, regional and national charter associations, etc.) on press activity.

 Supervise Online Brand Manager and manage external consultants and vendors as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Skills

 At least 5 years of related work experience, preferably in a nonprofit or government agency

 Working knowledge of charter schools and K-12 education issues

 Experience working with policy and cause communications

 Excellent writing, editing, organizational skills

 Experience crafting stories to pitch to media or for web

 Experience in website development and management

 Experience planning and organizing events

 Ability to manage and promote a non-profit brand with a limited budget

 Ease at managing competing demands and quickly determining the top priorities

 Political acumen to help shape successful communications campaigns

 A bachelor’s degree from an accredited, four-year university

Personal Characteristics

 Hands-on multi-tasker

 Understands the necessity and benefits of team work and collaboration.

 Desire to hold oneself accountable for results and be transparent about success and short comings.

 Commitment to service of NYC charter schools and a drive to problem solve at all levels of work.

 Humility and respect for the hard work of school professionals and school parents.

 Sense of responsibility and stewardship for the philanthropic funds given to the Charter Center.

COMPENSATION

Salary commiserate with experience

Medical and dental benefits

Matching 401(k) plan

APPLY TO

Please send resume and cover letter to elitt@nycCharterSchools.org, or hard copy to New York City Charter School Center, Attn: Human Resources, 111 Broadway, Suite 604, New York, New York 10006.

ANTICIPATED START

July 15, 2011

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the NYC Charter School Center to provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

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*** Weekly Piracy Report:

06.06.2011: 1208 UTC: Posn: 14:10N – 042:19E: Red Sea.

Pirates in two skiffs chased a bulk carrier underway with intend to hijack her. The vessel increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres and deployed the onboard armed team. Crew went into citadel and informed authorities. Later the skiffs stopped and moved away.

29.05.2011: 2300 LT: Posn: 20 miles west of Persenal buoy, Muara Jangkut, Pontianak, Indonesia.

Six pirates armed with guns and knives boarded and hijacked a tug towing a barge carrying palm oil. The pirates sailed the tug towards an unknown destination. The tug sent a SSAS alert which was relayed to the authorities for assistance. On 2.6.2011 a patrol boat intercepted the tug and barge, rescued the crew and detained the six pirates. Crew, vessel and cargo safe.

25.05.2011: NS : enroute from Kuching to port Klang, South China Sea.

The tug towing a barge departed Kuching on 24.5.2011 with eta port Klang 30.05.2011.

The tug and barge failed to arrive at the discharge port and the owners attempt to contact the tug was futile. On 02.6.2011 the barge was located by a Malaysian warship. The crew members were rescued by a fishing vessel. The tug is still missing.

31.05.2011: 1300 UTC: Posn: 13:30N – 042:35E: Red Sea.

Pirates armed with automatic weapons in a skiff fired upon and boarded a bulk carrier underway. All crew retreated into the citadel and requested for assistance. A naval boarding team boarded and searched the vessel and rescued the crew. No pirates found onboard.

02.06.2011: 0335 LT: Jakarta anchorage, Indonesia.

Eight robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Master raised alarm and ship’s crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Investigation revealed few padlocks were opened and damaged. All crew safe and no stores lost.

02.06.2011: 0530 LT: Posn: 01:10N – 103:51E, Singapore Straits.

Five armed robbers boarded a general cargo ship underway. They stole ship’s cash and personal belongs and escaped. No injuries to crew.

29.05.2011: 1930 UTC: Posn: 16:38N – 096:15E, Yangon river NE anchorage, Myanmar.

Three robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at anchor. Alert crew noticed the robbers and attempted to approach them. The robbers threatened the crew with knives and escaped with ship’s stores. Later at 2142lt, two more robbers attempted to board the vessel but seeing the alert crew, they aborted the attempt.

31.05.2011: 0437 UTC: Posn: 13:35N – 042:37E: Red Sea.

Six pirates in one skiff chased a chemical tanker underway with intend to hijack her.

Vessel took all anti piracy preventative measures resulting in the pirates aborting the attempt.

29.05.2011: 1150 UTC: Posn: 14:24.9N – 042:04.5E: Red Sea.

Two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The vessel sent SSAS alert, raised alarm and crew mustered in citadel. The security team onboard enforced anti piracy measures resulting in the pirates aborting the att0ack.

28.05.2011: 0345 LT: Posn: 05:52.55S – 013:01.78E: Democratic Republic of Congo.

While at anchor, OOW spotted two robbers on forecastle and alerted duty AB and sounded the ship’s whistle resulting in the robbers escaping. Attempts to contact the local authorities were futile. Upon investigation it was discovered, the robbers had boarded the vessel by using rope and hook. Nothing stolen.

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*** The Short Self-Pitch (SSP)

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1. Director, Information Technology; Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA); Chicago, IL 2. Meeting Planners; Palladian Partners, Inc; Silver Spring, MD 3. Event Planner/ Activity Coordinator; The Beechwood Organization; Jericho, NY 4. Event Planner; CFA Institute; Charlottesville, VA 5. Senior Conference/Meeting and Event Planner; The Webster Group, Inc.; Washington, DC 6. Program and Event Manager; SH Worldwide; Seattle, WA 7. Registration Build Manager; SH Worldwide; Seattle, WA 8. Online Web Producer; Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA); Chicago, IL 9. Exhibit Sales and Sponsorship Manager; International Dairy Foods Association; Washington, DC 10. Event Planner; Confidential; Dumfries, VA 11. Marketing Specialist; Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA); Chicago, IL 12. Event Coordinator – Intern; Management Leadership for Tomorrow; New York, NY 13. Temporary Meeting Planner; UHC; Chicago, IL 14. Program and Event Administrator; Los Angeles County Bar Association; Los Angeles, CA 15. Project Manager; Universal WorldEvents; Ivyland, PA 16. Meetings Manager; The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Washington, DC 17. Events Coordinator; Colorado School of Mines Foundation; Golden, CO 18. Events and Meetings Manager; Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Washington, DC 19. Assistant Executive Director – Meetings and Programs; Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association; Robbinsville, NJ 20. Director, Donor Relations & Special Events; Duke Medicine; Durham, NC 21. Group Sales Manager; The Westin Lake Mary; Lake Mary, FL 22. Sales & Catering Coordinator; Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh Airport; Pittsburgh, PA 23. Events Coordinator; Mecklenburg County Bar; Charlotte, NC 24. Meeting Coordinator; The Joint Commission; Oakbrook Terrace, IL 25. Drug Policy Alliance Event Intern; Drug Policy Alliance; New York, NY 26. Associates; AC Pollard Event Staffing; Washington, DC

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

Hello Sonja!

If there is space available for a SSP in your next mailing, I am seeking my next opportunity in the Chicago area.

My work experience has been primarily with associations managing professional development programs and all the meetings that are involved ranging from small committee meetings, Board of Directors meetings, special events, professional development seminars, annual conferences and exhibitions. Most reccently I researched and developed consumer expos, plus supervised trade shows which varied in size from 350 booths with an average of 9,000 buyers to 1,500 booths for over 53,000 buyers.

This background consists of numerous capabilities such as marketing and promotions, communications, meeting planning, finance, staff and vendor supervision, plus liaison with other organizations at the state, regional, national and international levels.

Thank you! Let me know how I might help you.

Ken Hajduk

www.LinkedIn.com/in/kenhajduk

847-255-2597

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1. Director, Information Technology; Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA); Chicago, IL

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=8147104

*** From Maria Young ***

2. Meeting Planners; Palladian Partners, Inc; Silver Spring, MD

Hi Sonja,

Could you please post the following ad on the next HEPN issue? Thanks!

Meeting Planners

Palladian Partners, Inc. has openings for client-oriented team players with top-notch skills for meetings with 25-1,500 attendees. Attention to detail and a can do attitude are required!

Meeting Planner positions require 3 years of increasingly responsible meeting/conference planning experience; experience with Federal Government contracts, exhibits and college degree strongly preferred.

Assistant Meeting Planner positions require 1-2 years of experience providing logistical and administrative support for multiple national or regional meetings. Perfect for recent college grads with administrative experience.

All candidates must excel at customer service and have strong skills in MSWord, and Excel. Meeting planner positions require experience with conference database programs, preferably Cvent. Competitive salary and benefits, excellent advancement potential, and flexible, fun work environment. Convenient Metro location in downtown Silver Spring, MD.

Send resume, cover letter, & salary history to CSHR@palladianpartners.com.

Thank you for your interest in Palladian Partners, Inc. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No agency or applicant phone calls, please.

Maria A. Young, CMP

Director of Conference Services

Palladian Partners, Inc.

8484 Georgia Ave., Suite 200

Silver Spring, MD 20910

301.650.8660, ext. 264

myoung@palladianpartners.com

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*** From Cecilia Thomas, via Ned Lundquist ***

3. Event Planner/ Activity Coordinator; The Beechwood Organization;

Jericho, NY

We are currently seeking an Event Planner/ Activity Coordinator for our

premier gated 55+ Active Adult Community with upscale clubhouse. In

this exciting role, you will organize and supervise social clubs as well

as assist with the creation of new clubs. Plan trips to New York City or

change the pace to a day visiting the wineries on the East End. Oversee

daily clubhouse activity operation including preparing monthly calendar

of events.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five (5) + years in

Hotel, Country Club or Active Adult Community experience and excellent

leadership/communication skills are required. Qualified candidate must

possess outstanding organizational skills, proficient in handling

multiple projects and proficiency in MS Office. Prior event planning

experience preferred. Strong attention to detail with the ability to

follow through.

This position requires evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualified candidates please email a resume with cover letter stating

salary requirements or fax to 516-935-0407 or email to

cthomas@beechwoodhomes.com. We offer a competitive salary and excellent

benefits. (EOE) No relocation offered.

*******

4. Event Planner; CFA Institute; Charlottesville, VA

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=8137422

5. Senior Conference/Meeting and Event Planner; The Webster Group, Inc.;

Washington, DC

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=8137432

6. Program and Event Manager; SH Worldwide; Seattle, WA

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=8133046

7. Registration Build Manager; SH Worldwide; Seattle, WA

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=8133076

8. Online Web Producer; Professional Convention Management Association

(PCMA); Chicago, IL

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=8118423

9. Exhibit Sales and Sponsorship Manager; International Dairy Foods

Association; Washington, DC

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=8117667

10. Event Planner; Confidential; Dumfries, VA

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7981965

11. Marketing Specialist; Professional Convention Management Association

(PCMA); Chicago, IL

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=8118429

12. Event Coordinator – Intern; Management Leadership for Tomorrow; New

York, NY

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7980339

13. Temporary Meeting Planner; UHC; Chicago, IL

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=8097995

14. Program and Event Administrator; Los Angeles County Bar Association;

Los Angeles, CA

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?t735=&vnet=0&t730=&max=25&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=8137742

15. Project Manager; Universal WorldEvents; Ivyland, PA

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?t735=&vnet=0&t730=&max=25&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=8137927

16. Meetings Manager; The American College of Obstetricians and

Gynecologists; Washington, DC

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?t735=&vnet=0&t730=&max=25&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=8133309

17. Events Coordinator; Colorado School of Mines Foundation; Golden, CO

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?t735=&vnet=0&t730=&max=25&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=8128178

18. Events and Meetings Manager; Carnegie Endowment for International

Peace; Washington, DC

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?t735=&vnet=0&t730=&max=25&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=8127630

19. Assistant Executive Director – Meetings and Programs; Drug, Chemical

& Associated Technologies Association; Robbinsville, NJ

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?t735=&vnet=0&t730=&max=25&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=8127579

20. Director, Donor Relations & Special Events; Duke Medicine; Durham,

NC

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?t735=&vnet=0&t730=&max=25&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=8128156

21. Group Sales Manager; The Westin Lake Mary; Lake Mary, FL

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?t735=&vnet=0&t730=&max=25&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=8127961

22. Sales & Catering Coordinator; Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh Airport;

Pittsburgh, PA

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?t735=&vnet=0&t730=&max=25&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=8118439

23. Events Coordinator; Mecklenburg County Bar; Charlotte, NC

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&str=26&max=25&t735=&t730=&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=8114273

24. Meeting Coordinator; The Joint Commission; Oakbrook Terrace, IL

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&str=26&max=25&t735=&t730=&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=8114070

25. Drug Policy Alliance Event Intern; Drug Policy Alliance; New York,

NY

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&str=26&max=25&t735=&t730=&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=8114253

*** From Christal Pollard ***

26. Associates; AC Pollard Event Staffing; Washington, DC

AC Pollard Event Staffing is conducting interviews to invite several new

Associates to join our team. We are seeking interns and entry-level to

experienced event professionals to join our highly acclaimed team.

We are seeking professionals to fill the following positions:

• Registration agents

• Information desk agents

• Room monitors

Flexible work schedules and short-term projects available.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong communication skills

• Excellent customer service

• Strong organizational skills

Please email your resume to dana@acpollard.com.

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DEFCON 1 Newsletter for June 8, 2011

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Explanation: People respond better to gentle words than to scoldings.

This issue of DEFCON 1 comes to you from Honolulu, Hawaii.

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.

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

1.) Corporate Cost & Rates Analyst/Cost Accountant, OMNITEC Solutions, Inc.; Washington, DC area

2.) Project Manager, Business Management Consulting Services, OMNITEC Solutions, Inc; Lexington Park/Pax River, MD

3.) Windows Systems Administrator, Web Services, OMNITEC Solutions, Inc., Ft. Meade, MD

4.) Web Developer, SharePoint Portal Solutions, (Top Secret and SCI eligibility required) OMNITEC Solutions, Inc.; Washington, DC

5.) Senior Technical Writer, MCR, Washington, DC

6.) Senior Research Engineer – Naval Research Lab, Cobham Analytic Solutions, Arlington, VA

7.) UXO Technician II, Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC, Honolulu, HI

8.) Field Technician 5, ARCADIS, Baltimore, MD

9.) U X O Technician 3, Weston Solutions, Inc., Omaha, NE

10.) Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Diver, CAPE Inc., United States

11.) UXO Technician III, EA Engineering Science and Technology, Barrigada, Guam

11.) UXO Technician III, EA Engineering Science and Technology, Barrigada, Guam

12.) EVM Analyst, MCR, El Segundo, CA

13.) Sr Mgr Field Engineering – C4ISR & Naval Programs, Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC (RTSC), Burlington, MA

14.) Sales Representative, Assembly Guidance Systems, Composites Chelmsford, MA

15.) Senior Cost Analyst, MCR, Fort Meade, MD

16.) Senior Operations Engineer – Product Transition, ITT Defense & Information Solutions, Roanoke, VA

17.) Test Engineer – Naval Systems, URS Corporation, Panama City, FL

18.) Training Specialist – Combat Systems MCM, KAEGAN Corporation, San Diego, CA

…and more!

*** Ned’s upcoming travel:

June 6-9 Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

June 9-14, IABC World Conference, San Diego, CA

June 15-16, Navy STEM Workshop, Washington, DC

July 1-7 Space Camp Turkey, Izmir, Turkey

July 8-10, SAUC-E, NATO URC, La Spezia, Italy

July 16-18, Robo-Sub, San Diego, CA

Aug 19, USS Constitution, Boston, Mass.

Aug 23-26, SNA West Coast Symposium and Open Architecture Forum, San Diego, CA

Sept 20-23 Offshore [patrol Vessels Conference, Hamburg, Germany

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

*** From Nicholas L. Abid:

Hello Ned;

We would like to post the following 4 summaries in the newsletter.

Thank you;

Nick

Nicholas L. Abid

Director, Business Operations

OMNITEC Solutions, Inc.

office: 301-217-9408

cell: 301-706-3313

nabid@omnitecinc.com

www.omnitecinc.com

1.) Corporate Cost & Rates Analyst/Cost Accountant, OMNITEC Solutions, Inc.; Washington, DC area

Description:

OMNITEC Solutions (www.omnitecinc.com) provides a wide range of analytical, strategic management/communications, process improvement and training to improve program performance of DOD / Navy acquisition portfolio of programs.

Our Management Services Division is seeking an experienced Corporate Rates Analyst/Cost Accountant, in the Southern Maryland/DC area (20670).

We seek a highly skilled senior corporate cost and rates analyst to help identify, analyze and forecast prime and major sub-prime contractor cost structures including rates on DOD ACAT Programs across the acquisition lifecycle. The ideal candidate would be a certified public accountant (CPA) with a background in audit and extensive experience working in the Aviation and Defense Engineering, Acquisition, and Production environments.

Requirements:

– Extensive knowledge of corporate accounting standards, audit procedures, corporate finance, and business process controls.

– Knowledge of compliance, assessment, and verification activities specific to DOD contracting.

– Knowledge of DOD cost accounting standards and DOD contract audit procedures and standards. Knowledge of applicable USG regulations and requirements related to FAR, DFARS, CAS, etc.

– Significant working experience interacting on behalf of a contractor with DCMA and DCAA.

– Knowledge of Aerospace Commercial and Defense Contractor Financial Systems and Cost Structures.

– Knowledge of the methodology used in determining forward pricing rates.

– Must possess superior communication and interpersonal skills, as extensive research and ongoing interaction with data owners and subject matters experts will be required.

– US citizenship and either a current Secret clearance or the ability to immediately obtain one.

Please forward your resume to Employment@omnitecinc.com, ATTN: 11.0030.MD.

OMNITEC Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

2.) Project Manager, Business Management Consulting Services, OMNITEC Solutions, Inc; Lexington Park/Pax River, MD

Description:

OMNITEC Solutions (www.omnitecinc.com) provides a wide range of analytical, strategic management/communications, process improvement and training to improve program performance of DOD / Navy acquisition portfolio of programs.

The Management Services Division is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Business Services, in the Southern Maryland/DC area. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in one or more core business areas: Strategic Management, Navy ACAT Programs, Process Improvement, and/or Corporate Operations / Contracts.

This individual will primarily be responsible for communicating our core business services to a broader DoD market that has similar requirements, leading major proposals, developing and supporting business strategy, marketing and branding activities of our service areas. Experience in contract project management, cultivating new customer relationships, investigating teaming opportunities and evaluating and executing proposal activities including teaming arrangements, etc. The candidate will possess superior written and verbal communications, analytical skills, and the ability to develop & convey concepts, with extensive experience and knowledge of DoD ACAT Programs. The ability to gain internal support, operate independently with limited supervision, and establish a solid working relationships with staff, peers, partners, and customers, while displaying a high degree of tact and diplomacy is also required.

Requirements:

A Bachelors degree and a minimum of 8 years in related fields (strategic planning, DoD program acquisition, process improvement, corporate operations, capture management, business development). Proven experience in developing and assisting in the growth of new business with DoD customers, analyzing RFP’s and writing to/evaluating requirements is critical. The ability to prepare a draft technical response working with SME’s is a key requirement.

The work location will be a combination of telecommuting and on-site meetings in the Washington, DC area and at Pax River in Lexington Park, MD (20670).

US citizenship and either an active Secret clearance of the ability to immediately obtain an interim Secret clearance required.

Please forward your resume and your replies to the questions below to Employment@omnitecinc.com, ATTN:11.0023.

3.) Windows Systems Administrator, Web Services, OMNITEC Solutions, Inc., Ft. Meade, MD

OMNITEC Solutions (http://www.omnitecinc.com) has an immediate employment opportunity for a Windows Systems Administrator supporting a high profile web hosting infrastructure.

This position will move to Ft. Meade in Maryland (20755) in June/July of 2011, but initially requires onsite work at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, DC (20373).

The ideal candidate will have:

– Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills;

– Strong demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2003/2008 Server;

– Strong demonstrable knowledge of Active Directory & enterprise management strategies, group polices etc;

– Fundamental knowledge of networking and common protocols;

– Knowledge of / ability to design and implement an effective backup strategy;

– Understanding of IIS 6/7 and applicable web technologies;

– Microsoft SQL Server skills a plus;

– be able to start by April 18, 2011.

US citizenship and an active Secret clearance is absolutely required.

Please submit your resume and replies to all of the questions below to Employment@omnitecinc.com, ATTN: 10.0061

1- Do you have an active Secret security clearance?

2- This position will start at Bolling Air Force Base/Anacostia (20373) and later move to Ft. Meade, MD (20755). Are both work locations acceptable to you?

3- The annual salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000; is this acceptable to you?

4- Please provide 3-4 brief comments highlighting your hands on experience with Windows 2003/2008 Server environments.

5- Please describe a system migration or upgrade that you have executed, planned, or been part of.

6- Please describe any experience you have with IIS or related web technologies;

7- Please describe any experience you have with Microsoft SQL Server.

4.) Web Developer, SharePoint Portal Solutions, (Top Secret and SCI eligibility required) OMNITEC Solutions, Inc.; Washington, DC

Description:

OMNITEC Solutions (http://www.omnitecinc.com) is seeking a SharePoint Designer/Developer for the large scale design, development, implementation, and integration of an Enterprise SharePoint Portal solution.

Duties include:

Create SharePoint sites including content and libraries;

Create User Controls in Visual Studio to be used in SharePoint solutions;

Create SharePoint Web parts using Visual Studio;

Create SharePoint Web parts using SharePoint;

Create custom master pages and deploy to SharePoint site;

Create Visual Studio solutions to be deployed to SharePoint sites;

Troubleshoot SharePoint, Windows Server, SQL Server, Visual Studio issues;

Create SharePoint workflows using SharePoint Designer;

Create InfoPath Forms;

Create custom themes and deploy to SharePoint site;

Create custom SharePoint Web parts that utilize ajax;

Create C# code that utilize object library;

Develop solutions using technical design documents;

Be able to work with minimal supervision;

You will need to efficiently perform tasks with minimum to no supervision and guidance and a rapid high volume output environment. Must have production experience or knowledge to perform all tasks in a reasonable amount of time as defined by our delivery schedule & client needs.

Required skills:

At least 3 years of 2007 MOSS;

Experience in SharePoint 2010;

Great communication skills;

Works well alone and within a team Agile Documentation;

Additional helpful skills:

Design ASP.NET User Controls for SharePoint;

Designing ASP.NET SharePoint Web Parts for SharePoint;

Code behind for SharePoint User Controls or web parts in either .Net or C#;

SharePoint object library, Master Pages, SharePoint Web Services API, Web Service Client, deployment solutions, workflows;

Custom master pages, Navigation controls, Themes, Features, Event Receivers, Design Concepts, Unit Testing;

CSS, Ajax, Windows Workflow Foundation, BDC, InfoPath Forms.

This position supports the Intelligence community, US citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance AND the ability to obtain SCI access is required.

This position is located in Washington, DC (20535) and is Metro accessible.

Please forward your resume and salary requirements to: Employment@omnitecinc.com, ATTN: 11.0032.

OMNITEC Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

5.) Senior Technical Writer, MCR, Washington, DC

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For more than 30 years, we have provided objectivity, smart thinking and the highest levels of support to help our clients get the job done, and done right. Our vast experience and knowledgeable people are our greatest assets. Their subject matter expertise, commitment to excellence and the high quality of their work, combined with our full suite of services, allows our clients to accomplish their missions and support national priorities. Our corporate values are based on integrity, excellence, honesty, service and trust. It is through these values that we form long-term client partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain talented employees. For more information about MCR, LLC career opportunities, please visit www.mcri.com.

Description of Duties:

•Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, certification and the controlling of technical documents. Also responsible for developing illustrations for revising and formatting technical documents.

Requirements for the Position:

•Bachelor’s degree; English, Journalism, or related area of study.

•4+ years of related experience performing technical writing, research and editing functions. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

•Must have solid research, language, and writing skills; may include: information design, information architecture, training material development, illustration, and typography.

•Proficient with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and design and layout software applications Adobe FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, RoboHelp, and PageMaker.

•TS/SCI, may also require current CI Polygraph.

•Must be available to travel as required.

Compensation

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

MCR is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=836

6.) Senior Research Engineer – Naval Research Lab, Cobham Analytic Solutions, Arlington, VA

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=30400057

7.) UXO Technician II, Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC, Honolulu, HI

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXIND&Job_DID=J8E8GP5ZLZS4ZZWN9BP

8.) Field Technician 5, ARCADIS, Baltimore, MD

http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=169&ji=2549293

9.) U X O Technician 3, Weston Solutions, Inc., Omaha, NE

http://www.westonsolutions.com/careers/jobdescription.aspx?ID=2747

10.) Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Diver, CAPE Inc., United States

http://cape-inc.com/jobdetail.asp?departmentsList=0&locationsList=0&JobsList=&jobId=599

11.) UXO Technician III, EA Engineering Science and Technology, Barrigada, Guam

We are currently seeking a UXO Technician III to be a part of the EA’s Munitions Response Services Team that completes surface and sub-surface UXO investigation activities at multiple sites across the U.S. and throughout the Pacific Region.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performing UXO escort, clearance and avoidance activities at multiple sites throughout the Pacific Region.

• Supervising and performing on-site disposal of MEC;

• Preparing explosives storage plans in accordance with all applicable guidance;

• Preparing required administrative reports;

• Preparing SOPs for on-site MEC operations;

• Performing risk hazard analyses;

• Conducting daily site safety briefings;

• Supervising the conduct of all on-site evolutions directly related to MEC operations.

• Performing other necessary environmental investigation work.

Successful candidate should be willing to travel Qualified in accordance with DDESB Technical Paper 18, 40 hr HazWoper and current 8 hours Refresher.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package.

http://eaest.com/careers/Content/Requisition/Requisition_Description.aspx?hidaction=2&hidReqID=207

12.) EVM Analyst, MCR, El Segundo, CA

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=603

13.) Sr Mgr Field Engineering – C4ISR & Naval Programs, Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC (RTSC), Burlington, MA

http://www.applyhr.com/19928982

14.) Sales Representative, Assembly Guidance Systems, Composites Chelmsford, MA

http://www.aeroindustryjobs.com/ViewCompanyProfile.aspx?client_id=1536

15.) Senior Cost Analyst, MCR, Fort Meade, MD

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=565

16.) Senior Operations Engineer – Product Transition, ITT Defense & Information Solutions, Roanoke, VA

http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=591&ji=2551062

17.) Test Engineer – Naval Systems, URS Corporation, Panama City, FL

http://www.engineer-jobs.com/job.asp?id=33187386&aff=AC44BA2E-E3EB-4DBC-8BDB-9FCE01C58B09

18.) Training Specialist – Combat Systems MCM, KAEGAN Corporation, San Diego, CA

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXIND&Job_DID=J8B3KX5ZS90PLLYF94T

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1. Temporary Meeting Planner; University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC); Chicago, IL

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=8097995

2. Exhibit Sales Account Manager; J. Spargo & Associates, Inc.; Fairfax, VA

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=8092741

3. Assistant Director of Annual Conference & Event Management; NIRSA; Corvallis, OR

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=8089434

4. Certified Meeting Planner; Integrated Solutions & Services, Inc.; Knoxville, TN

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=6414998

5. Speaker Bureau Meeting Planner; MedLogix Communications; Schaumburg, IL

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=8066717

6. Associate VP of Exhibitions – Healthcare Sector; J. Spargo & Associates, Inc.; Fairfax, VA

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=8066591

7. Administrative Assistant to the President & Director of Special Events; United Nations Foundation; Washington, DC

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&t735=&t730=&max=25&site_id=8168&t731=&t737=&jb=8106067

8. Meetings and Membership Coordinator; Association of California Water Agencies; Sacramento, CA

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&t735=&t730=&max=25&site_id=8168&t731=&t737=&jb=8106121

9. Director of Sales, Events; Hargrove, Inc.; Lanham, MD

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&t735=&t730=&max=25&site_id=8168&t731=&t737=&jb=8097712

10. Education Programs Coordinator; The Fraser Institute; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&t735=&t730=&max=25&str=26&site_id=8168&t731=&t737=&jb=8093565

11. Director of Events; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge, MA

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&t735=&t730=&max=25&str=26&site_id=8168&t731=&t737=&jb=8093232

12. Sales Regional Manager; Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe; Houston, TX

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&t735=&t730=&max=25&str=26&site_id=8168&t731=&t737=&jb=8093755

13. Manager, Sections Events; District of Columbia Bar; Washington, DC

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&t735=&t730=&max=25&str=26&site_id=8168&t731=&t737=&jb=8079178

14. Coordinator/Mktg. & Conventions; Fogarty Knapp & Associates; Stamford, CT

http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=553&jb=8097981

15. Conference and Events Marketing Specialist; ICF International; Fairfax, VA

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=30853482&jobSummaryIndex=7&agentID=

16. Conference Coordinator (Registration); J. Spargo & Associates, Inc.; Fairfax, VA

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JOTW 23-2011

June 6, 2011

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This is newsletter number 880

“As the Hawaiians say, Hele me kahau 'oli — go with joy.”

~ Gilbert M. Grosvenor

“Somehow, the love of the islands, like the love of a woman, just happens. One cannot determine in advance to love a particular woman, nor can one so determine to love Hawaii.”

~ Jack London

“We will not have a fire dance at tomorrow night’s luau. There is no Hawaiian fire dance. That’s Samoan.”

~ Charles Kaupu

This edition of Ned’s Job of the Week comes to you from the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Kona coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.

I am putting this newsletter out later than usual for many of you because there is a time zone difference between Hawaii and the East Coast.

*** Welcome to the JOTW network.

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In this issue:

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

1.) Multiple candidates at various positions, Public and Media Relations – Defense Industry, Xenophon Strategies, Washington, DC

2.) Editorial Assistant/Communications Coordinator, Mendez, England & Associates, Bethesda, MD

3.) Director, Public Relations, VWR International, Radnor, PA

4.) Public Affairs and Communications Officer, Loudoun County Government, Leesburg, VA

5.) Interactive Media Buyer/Planner, MeringCarson, Encinitas, California

6.) AE, Nevins & Associates, Hunt Valley, Md.

7.) Media/Communications Planner, The Buntin Group, Nashville, Tennessee

8.) English/Spanish Copywriter, SandersWingo Advertising, Inc., El Paso, Texas

9.) Intern, Internal Communications department, NII Holdings, Reston, Va.

10.) Page designer/copy editor, The Joplin Globe, Joplin, Mo.

11.) Account Executives, Inward Strategic Consulting, Boston, Mass., or Bentonville AR

12.) Assistant Director of Public Relations, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, Maryland

13.) USO Center Coordinator, USO of Metropolitan Washington, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA

14.) Social Media Community Manager, Acxiom, Foster City, CA

15.) Public Relations Manager, Acxiom, Little Rock, AR

16.) Communications Project Director, Sidra Medical and Research Center, Doha, Qatar

17.) Health Branding Manager, SAIC, Mclean, VA

18.) Account Executive – Travel and Tourism client, BCF, Virginia Beach, Virginia

19.) Partnership Program Director, Fund for the Public Interest, Minneapolis, MN or Washington, DC

20.) Direct Mail Director, Fund for the Public Interest, Denver, CO

21.) Account supervisor, GYMR, Washington, DC

22.) Creative Services Director, Gas Station TV, Birmingham, Michigan

23.) Corporate Communications Intern, Inova Health System, Falls Church, Virginia

24.) Freelance/independent contractor with experience in healthcare/pharma, The Halo Project Inc., NYC

25.) Communications Managers, Fortune 500 Company, Alabama and Louisiana

26.) Corporate Communications Project Manager, Kansas City Life Insurance Company, Kansas City, MO

27.) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, Revive Public Relations, Nashville, TN or Santa Barbara

28.) Handler Wanted – Winter 11/12, North Wapiti Kennels, Tawatinaw River Valley, near Perryvale, Alberta, Canada

29.) Sr. Planner, Electric Guitars, Fender Musical Instruments Corp., Scottsdale, AZ

30.) Wood Specialist, Fender Musical Instruments Corp., Corona, CA

31.) Ampeg Guitar Amp Product Speicalist, LOUD technologies, Woodinville, WA

32.) Product Marketing Manager – Guitars & Amps, Line 6, Calabasas, CA

33.) Guitar Technician, Hoshino (USA) Inc., Bensalem, PA

34.) Whitewood Assembly Technicians, Benedetto Guitars, Savannah, GA

35.) Final Assembly Technician, Benedetto Guitars, Savannah, GA

*** Weekly Piracy Report

…and more! Scroll down and see them all!

*** One Paragraph Pitch:

20 year Broadcast Journalism Professional looking for work in communications.

My name is Tony Burke, and I am blessed with an award winning career in broadcasting, both radio and predominately television production and executive management. My last day as News Director at Comcast SportsNet in Washington DC was Friday May 20th, so I'm looking for a exciting new career. The communication areas I'm looking into are public/media relations, director of communications, corporate communications, marketing, as well as other communications careers that can utilize my experience. Would love to entertain any and all opportunities, so please email me at your convenience at ctburke95@yahoo.com. Thank you.

(Send your One Paragraph Pitch submissions to lundquist989@cs.com. You can pitch yourself or your business anyway you want, as long as it’s short and to the point.)

*** It’s 11:00 a.m. in DC:

I didn't receive my weekly JOTW email. I checked my junk mail filter and it isn't there. Is everything okay?

I.D.

(It’s 5: a.m. here in Hawaii. Cut me a little slack.)

*** Rock Graffiti

Do a Google Earth/Map search for Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii, and you will see just how much lava surrounds this area.

Chucks of white coral can be used to make graffiti on the black lava rock. You see thousands of them as you drive up the road through the lava fields.

http://www.dibblehistory.org/hawaii/waikoloawaimea.htm

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Hawaii_State_of/Hawaii_Big_Island/Local_Customs-Hawaii_Big_Island-Lava_Grafitti-BR-1.html

*** Joplin

I posted a position in this issue for the Joplin Globe on behalf of Anne Kettenbrink, who used to work for the Globe. “I was a page designer there for 5 years, but left 2 years ago. I just returned from a 3-day stint helping out,” she told me. “This position is to replace the page designer who was killed in the tornado.”

I asked her if she could share a few paragraphs about her experience going back to Joplin. Her reply”

When I returned to the Joplin Globe this week, much was the same as I’d left it two years ago. The floor was still covered in the same green carpeting, the building still had the same ugly façade that was installed in the ’60s, and the orange and brown curtains still hung in the meeting room.

But the people were different. Always warm and welcoming, this time I was greeted with a hug by nearly every person. “How are you?” was no longer answered with the standard “fine” but with a listing of how much was lost in the catastrophic Joplin tornado.

I returned to Joplin not to pick up the splinters that were left of houses, or to hand out an endless supply of bottled water, but to help in the way that I knew how — design and paginate pages for a department that had lost one of its own in the storm. That had been my job for five years, sitting right next to what was now an empty desk with a dark computer. For three days, I was a substitute, getting back into the swing of things that I’d left years ago. I hope to go back in a few weeks to spell them again, if possible.

The storm made one thing evident: Nothing will keep Joplin down, especially not the Globe. The people there are committed to returning to normal, going about their daily business of reporting the news, not being the news. But they may need a little help to get back on their feet.

*** Ned’s upcoming travel:

June 5-6 Kawaihae Harbor, Island of Hawaii

June 6-9 Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

June 9-14, IABC World Conference, San Diego, CA

July 1-7 Space Camp Turkey, Izmir, Turkey

July 8-10, SAUC-E, NATO URC, La Spezia, Italy

July 16-18, Robo-Sub, San Diego, CA

Aug 19, USS Constitution, Boston, Mass.

Aug 23-26, SNA West Coast Symposium and Open Architecture Forum, San Diego, CA

Sept 20-23 Offshore [patrol Vessels Conference, Hamburg, Germany

*** From Angelo Ioffreda:

Could you please promote these two upcoming IABC DC Metro events. Thanks,

Thank you,

Angelo

For Senior Communicators – The Delicate Matter of Financial Communications on June 7: http://www.iabcdcmetro.org/what-we-do/event_110315.html

June Chapter Meeting on June 8 – The New About Me – A Fresh Approach to Personal Branding: http://www.iabcdcmetro.org/what-we-do/event_110608.html

*** From GB:

I’m new to this. How do I post an open position?

GB

(Just send it to me…lundquist989@cs.com…job title, organization, location, and how to reply/respond.)

*** Ned asks for your thoughts, please, on Thought leadership:

Mary Hills, ABC, and I will present a senior seminar on thought leadership at the IABC 2011 World Conference in San Diego on June 14.

I’d like to get some thoughts from you:

What is your definition of thought leadership?

Who are some “thought leaders” in business today, and why?

What is the value to an organization to have people in leadership positions being outspoken or opinionated on issues?

Do you have examples of “good” whitepapers with an important point of view to put forward? Tell us why they are good.

Do you have “bad” examples of whitepapers that simply market an organization’s products or services? Tell us why you think they are bad?

Send to Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.

Anyone attending the conference is invited to join the seminar to continue the dialogue.

*** From Mary M. Hills, ABC:

Ned Lundquist and I will be facilitating a senior level seminar at this year’s IABC World Conference. The title of the session is : When “thought leadership” isn’t: the oxymoron of “subject matter experts.” (Session M17, Monday, June13, 3 – 4:15 p.m.). We will present data from primary and secondary research conducted to provide a base for seminar discussion. The seminar objective is to develop a world-class thought leadership model based on the research and input from senior level session participants. Please join us for a stimulating, though provoking dialogue.

See you soon,

Mary M. Hills, ABC, MComm, Six Sigma

Principal

HeimannHills Marketing Group

*** From Mark Sofman:

My hat's off to Bridget Serchak this week's Alt job(s) http://youtu.be/7fn7PKzf5tk

*** Since it's Stanley Cup time, here's an NHL trivia question.

What Boston Bruins defenseman led the NHL in plus/minus in 1967, the first season the statistic was officially tabulated?

Hint: In 1971, he finished his All-Star season with a plus/minus of +94, the fourth highest total in history.

(See answer below.)

*** Keeping in Current

Designing the next generation of integrated propulsion systems requires a team effort to update an old standard

MT (Marine Technology)

Published by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

April 2011

Policy Briefing Pages 9-10

http://sname.digitalwavepublishing.com/Home/MT/201104

*** The May issue of Your Very Next Step is posted at www.yourverynextstep.com.

You can subscribe to YVNS for free by sending a blank email to yourverynexstep-subscribe@topica.com.

*** Let’s get to the jobs:

*** From Michael Green:

I am hoping you could help promote a number of positions at our agency that I think would be of interest to your readers. I work for a PR agency called and we need multiple people immediately to assist with communications on behalf of a large defense-industry client based in Washington, DC that is interested in improving its stature among key decision makers. We are primarily interested in people who have handled PR surrounding defense/military/aerospace issues. Candidates can submit their resume to careers@xenophonstrategies.com.

Below is the full listing. Thank you so much. If you have any questions, please let me know.

-Michael

1.) Multiple candidates at various positions, Public and Media Relations – Defense Industry, Xenophon Strategies, Washington, DC

Xenophon Strategies is seeking multiple candidates at various positions within our agency to help manage external communications on behalf of a large defense-industry client. We are primarily interested in hiring people with a background working in defense, military and/or aerospace communications at a PR agency, defense company, trade association, the military, Congress, the news media or the Federal government. Excellent candidates with general experience in public relations, public affairs and crisis communications will also be considered.

Responsibilities include participation in client meetings and conference calls; development of communications strategy that improves the client’s reputation among Washington, DC decision makers; project and client account support; news media relations promotion and response; social media engagement; and crisis/issue management.

About Xenophon

Xenophon Strategies is a full-service strategic communications firm specializing in public relations, public affairs, crisis communications, advertising & advocacy and government affairs. Our firm has a diverse portfolio of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, trade associations and charities.

Xenophon Strategies staff members have wide-ranging backgrounds and expertise. Our team includes former congressional staff, state and federal government officials, public relations experts, journalists, political strategists, marketing professionals and media tacticians.

To submit your resume, email careers@xenophonstrategies.com.

*** From Suzie Galler:

Hi Ned,

I'd like to post a job opportunity on your listserv.

Thank you, Ned.

Kind regards,

Suzie Galler

Sr. Communications Officer

Mendez, England & Associates

2.) Editorial Assistant/Communications Coordinator, Mendez, England & Associates, Bethesda, MD

Small gov't contractor seeks self-motivated, detail oriented communications specialist to assist editor of bi-monthly newletter for large gov't agency. Must be strong proofreader with excellent writing and copy-editing skills, and a strong eye for design and layout, with an interest in international development and the environmental sciences. If you have strong communications skills, are easy to get along with, like to laugh while accomplishing your work, and are able to take the initiative to make things happen and work independently, contact me. Experience with layout, InDesign, and/or Adobe Illustrator is a plus but not required.

Please send resume, salary history and two writing samples to: sgaller@meawaters.com. Applications without writing samples will not be considered.

*** From Bill Seiberlich:

3.) Director, Public Relations, VWR International, Radnor, PA

VWR International, LLC, is a global distributor of laboratory supplies and services whose reach and range focus on customer value. Headquartered in Radnor, Pa., with worldwide sales in excess of $3.6 billion in 2010, VWR delivers a world of supplies and services that accelerate science through the distribution of a highly diversified product line to most of the world's top pharmaceutical and biotech companies, as well as industrial, educational and governmental organizations. With more than 150 years of industry experience, VWR offers a well-established distribution network that reaches thousands of specialized labs and facilities across the globe. VWR has over 7,000 associates, in more than 25 countries working to streamline the way researchers stock and maintain their labs. With a client base spanning North America, Europe and Asia, VWR is firmly positioned to maintain a strong global presence. In addition, VWR further supports its customers by providing on-site services, storeroom management, product procurement, supply chain systems integration and technical services.

In addition to being a part of a global organization, VWR offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits designed to help them stay healthy, plan for the future, prepare for the unexpected and balance the demands of work and home. VWR offers an outstanding benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with a generous company matching contribution; medical, dental and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; EAP (employee assistance program); flexible spending account (FSA); holiday/vacation time; work/life balance programs; education assistance; and a credit union.

At VWR, our associates are the framework of who we are and how we succeed. We value their accomplishments and offer long-lasting opportunities for growth and success. As a result, a substantial percentage of our associates have 10-, 20- and 30-year histories with VWR. Their loyalty reflects our ongoing commitment to offering great compensation, an engaging culture, and real opportunities for growth and success. VWR is a great place to work and we look forward to adding more outstanding members to our team.

Description:

Coordinates media relations and prepares external communications; Plans, prepares and relays information concerning the organization to the press and the wider community to gain understanding and acceptance for the organization; Develops and maintains lines of communication with media contacts and other external audience groups

– Responsible for creating and executing a national media relations program with the goal of publicizing VWR as a leader in lab science distribution.

– Develop corporate PR strategy and business plan for external audiences.

– Serve as an official spokesperson for VWR.

– Provide communications counsel to senior management, helping to enhance the company's success by applying proactive and reactive communications strategy, including crisis communications.

– Plan overall media relations for the strategic oversight of global PR agencies.

– Execute press outreach, media events, media calls, collateral, crisis communications support and press material development.

– Create PR programs that positively position VWR and align closely with marketing campaigns, using communications tools and practices.

– Prepare press releases, talking points, presentations and other communications materials for external audiences.

– Cultivate and maintain relationships with trade, local, and national media.

– Ability to identify global opportunities and obtain the information needed to create clear, compelling, and interesting stories (i.e. press releases, web copy, media pitches, and employee communications.

– Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

– Bachelors degree in communications, public relations or related field

– Minimum of 7-10 years of PR experience with a proven track record in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Experience:

– Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically including expertise in AP style.

– Ability to manage a network of global PR agencies; international media experience a plus.

– Strategic thinker who excels at coming up with original ideas and is able to execute.

– Ability to proactively identify communications opportunities and develop supporting programs.

– Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, both internally and externally.

– Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

– Ability to integrate PR programs to support marketing goals and programs; able to perform within an integrated team environment.

– Able to excel in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and able to take a positive team approach to working with external partners.

– Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel, Internet Explorer, Powerpoint and other graphics and/or presentation software.

Resume Submissions To VWR From Third Party Recruitment Firms Will Not Be Considered

EOE M/F/D/V

VWR maintains a drug free workplace.

VWR and design are registered trademarks of VWR International, LLC. VWR International, LLC is aware of fraudulent e-mails referencing VWR job opportunities. Please note: VWR does not hire employees through e-mail solicitation and never requests any employee to cash money orders or send money to others. If you question the validity of a job, please visit www.VWRjobs.com.

Contact: Please apply online at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=VWR&cws=1&rid=2580

*** From Mark Sofman:

4.) Public Affairs and Communications Officer, Loudoun County Government, Leesburg, VA

http://wapo.st/lDsTHT

5.) Interactive Media Buyer/Planner, MeringCarson, Encinitas, California

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/Interactive-Media-Buyer-Planner/101390.html

*** From Cheryl Knauer:

6.) AE, Nevins & Associates, Hunt Valley, Md.

Hunt Valley, Md., PR and Marketing firm seeks account executive with 3 – 5 years experience. Strong media relations, writing, event planning and overall account management experience required. Social media experience a plus. Job entails generating media coverage for clients, as well as press release, newsletter and website writing, and additional duties as assigned. Should be an aggressive self-starter with lots of ideas.

For consideration, please send resumes to kdurr@nevinspr.com.

Cheryl Knauer

Account Executive

Nevins & Associates

7.) Media/Communications Planner, The Buntin Group, Nashville, Tennessee

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/Media-Communications-Planner/107686.html

8.) English/Spanish Copywriter, SandersWingo Advertising, Inc., El Paso, Texas

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/English-Spanish-Copywriter/107677.html

*** From Angelo Ioffreda:

Hi Ned,

Would you mind listing these in the next JOTW?

Thank you,

Angelo

Angelo Ioffreda

9.) Intern, Internal Communications department, NII Holdings, Reston, Va.

Looking for a few good interns

NII Holdings’ Internal Communications department is looking for interns to assist with two major areas of work:

#1 Create an intranet. NII will be building a new intranet over the summer. The intern would support the lead for this project. This would involve a number of tasks including project management, writing for the web, setting up meetings, note taking, cataloguing information, moving content to the new site, working with IT, etc. Experience with the web or web content management systems preferred. Must have strong writing and organizational skills.

#2 Writing and editing support. NII produces a weekly e-zine to keep employees informed and engaged. The intern would write and edit short articles, post these on the intranet, and prepare the e-zine for publication. The role would also involve interviewing, providing writing support for other functions. Experience writing for the college newspaper, a website, or blog preferred. Looking for excellent writers.

Spanish or Portuguese language skills also preferred.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work on interesting projects in a fast-paced environment, or is interested in international business with a Latin American focus. These positions could lead to a permanent role with NII.

Interns must pass a background check and drug test.

About NII Holdings, Inc.

NII Holdings, a publicly held company based in Reston, Va., is a leading provider of mobile communications for business customers in Latin America. NII Holdings has operations in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Chile offering a fully integrated wireless communications tool with digital cellular voice services, data services, wireless Internet access and Nextel Direct Connect® and International Direct Connect(SM), a digital two-way radio feature. NII Holdings, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, trades on the NASDAQ market under the symbol NIHD and is a member of the NASDAQ 100 Index.

Visit the Company's website at www.nii.com.

Send resumes to Angelo Ioffreda (angelo.ioffreda@nii.com)

Phone 703.889.6239

*** From Anne Kettenbrink:

10.) Page designer/copy editor, The Joplin Globe, Joplin, Mo.

The Joplin (Mo.) Globe, an award-winning daily newspaper in Southwest

Missouri, is looking for an experienced page designer/copy editor for the

night design desk. The right candidate will be able to write compelling

headlines for local news and features sections, design eye-catching pages

under deadline pressure and have an eye for accuracy. Experience with

QuarkXpress, NewsEditPro, Adobe Photoshop and AP style preferred, as is

sound news judgment. Send cover letter, resume and clips to: Brent Fisher,

design editor, The Joplin Globe, P.O. Box 7, Joplin, MO 64802; or e-mail

bfisher@joplinglobe.com. The Joplin Globe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*** From Allan Steinmetz:

11.) Account Executives, Inward Strategic Consulting, Boston, Mass., or Bentonville AR

We are seeking two account executives to join or growing firm. Inward is the single source for Internal Branding and Change Communications with proprietary processes and great global clients. One position is focused on training and event planning and the second is focused recognition and reward planning. Both are client facing roles with project management skills. For details go to our web site's careers page. Www.inwardconsulting.com

*** From Jessica Weglein:

Hi Ned,

MICA is looking for an Assistant Director of Public Relations (details in this link). Can you post on JOTW?

Thanks!

Jessica Weglein, Manager of Communications

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)

Baltimore, Maryland

12.) Assistant Director of Public Relations, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, Maryland

http://mica.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=25496

*** From Carole Chandler:

Hi Ned,

I have attached a new entry level job opening at USO-Metro.

Thank you!

Carole Chandler

Human Capital Advisors, LLC

Executive Advisory, Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition

13.) USO Center Coordinator, USO of Metropolitan Washington, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA

USO of Metropolitan Washington is known worldwide as the premier service organization providing morale, welfare, and recreation activities for the men and women of our armed forces and their families. Locally, the USO of Metropolitan Washington serves one of the highest concentrations of military in the world providing activities, services and programs offered through airport centers, fleet centers, family and community centers, mobile center, orientation and intercultural programs, and celebrity entertainment

Basic Functions:

Assists Director of Center Operations with daily operation of USO Honor Guard Lounge at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall as well as programs and services for other honor guard units at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, 8th & I and TISCOM.

Maintains and fosters a positive working relationship with installation leadership and partners such as Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), housing offices and privatized housing officials, community services and various other organizations. Serves as the official USO-Metro representative and liaison at briefings and other meetings reporting on ALL offerings of the organization in the region.

Ensures that standard USO services and lounge services are conveniently available and promoted in the community served and that all populations eligible for service are represented in program offerings.

Recruits and maintains a robust volunteer work force to staff the center, carry out special interest groups and assist with special events. Provides regular training, orientation and recognition to volunteers.

Principal Accountabilities and Duties:

• Monitors and directs the day-to-day operation of the lounge to ensure that goals and objectives are met, supplies are procured, and that services are being accomplished efficiently and effectively.

• Interviews, trains, and schedules volunteers. Identifies/recruits volunteers to handle some administrative responsibilities.

• Ensures volunteers are used effectively, enhancing work environment and reducing the paid staff workload.

• Prepares written correspondence to keep volunteers informed.

• Prepares monthly statistical reports. This includes guest traffic and volunteer hours. Also prepares a monthly financial report, itemizing expenses and donations, both cash and in-kind products/services.

• Ensures that standard USO Services are promoted and available through Center operations. Programs include – The Guide to Washington and Baltimore; emergency housing and food assistance; distribution of tickets when available; infant car seat loaner program; holiday programs; support for Welcome Homes and Farewells; activities and events for families of the deployed; Movies on the Lawn; and United Through Reading.

• Ensures that lounge services including internet, Wi-Fi, video gaming, cable TV, reading materials and movie library are available to service members at times that meet their needs.

• Works with the local installation leadership and partners to create and deliver unique and tailored special events designed to serve the needs of the military in the centers’ community either in partnership with other military support organizations (such as MWR, Family Services, Units, etc.) or signature USO events.

• Provides advanced notice to military leadership and partners in coordination of efforts on military installations and invites their participation in all USO activities.

• Assists the programs and services department with the carrying out of USO programs when necessary or directed. Provides support to other USO-Metro events at other locations in the Metropolitan Washington area when needed and/or required.

• Receives requests for USO-Metro support and evaluates opportunities with Director of Center Operations.

• Prepares and delivers regular briefings to the command and speaks publically on the installation about ALL USO-Metro programs and services.

• Produces periodic publications (i.e. monthly newsletter, flyers, posters, etc.) that keep installation leadership/partners and community residents informed of USO-Metro sponsored programs, services and events.

• Makes regular updates to the organizational website regarding USO programs and services on the installation.

• Maintains current base statistics/information (i.e. how many live there, what commands on board, base strategic plans, etc.), as well as distribution list of base leadership, target community groups, command leadership, current customers. Assists with the distribution of information as well as the instruction of USO colleagues with appropriate POCs when appropriate.

• Maintains clean and safe center that presents the USO in a positive light to the community.

• Maintains standard operating procedures for the center and center volunteers that outline the continuity of programs and services.

• Maintains organized records, accurate financial records and accounting of furniture, fixtures and equipment.

• With the Director of Center Operations, seeks regular input and feedback regarding center operations and incorporates findings into future offerings.

• Attends organizational meetings and assists with programs when necessary.

• Other duties as assigned.

Areas of Competency:

• Polished communication skills with ability to interact well with the public, military and staff.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills with emphasis on creating and writing collateral material.

• Experience soliciting in-kind contributions in support of program activities.

• Highly organized, accountable, flexible and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and remain calm in hectic situations. Must be able to use discretion and tact when dealing with sensitive issues.

• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher. Become fluent in Volgistics volunteer management software.

• Excellent communication, event planning and organizational skills.

• Self-starter with attention to detail and solid ability to keep supervisor informed.

• Must possess good judgment and be able to work independently, while keeping supervisor informed.

• Must be high energy, possess a can-do spirit and be customer service oriented.

• Some work outside traditional hours.

• Customer service oriented. In tune with needs of military, volunteers and USO-Metro.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing or social services preferred.

• Must be able to recruit, train and manage volunteers.

• Prior experience in a non-profit or military setting a plus.

• Knowledge of the USO and working with the military a plus.

Reports to: Director of Center Operations

Qualified and interested candidates may submit their resume to:

carole@humancapitaladvisors.com

*** From Casey Neese:

Hi Ned,

I hope you can include these two positions at Acxiom in next week's JOTW. Thanks for all you do.

Casey

14.) Social Media Community Manager, Acxiom, Foster City, CA

https://acxiom.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=57140

15.) Public Relations Manager, Acxiom, Little Rock, AR

https://acxiom.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=52260

16.) Communications Project Director, Sidra Medical and Research Center, Doha, Qatar

http://jobs.iabc.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&str=1&max=25&site%5Fid=65&sort=date%5F&jb=8112282

*** From Leo Faneuf:

Please post the following job on your next list for communications:

Leo Faneuf

Senior Recruiter

Health Solutions Business Unit

Health, Energy and Civil Solutions Group

SAIC

17.) Health Branding Manager, SAIC, Mclean, VA

The Health Solutions Business Unit currently has an opening for a Health Branding Manager.

JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will be responsible for the development and implementation of an external marketing and branding strategy to further SAIC’s brand in the healthcare market. Specific responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement the team’s healthcare branding and marketing initiatives, with emphasis on a long-term branding messaging, advertising, marketing materials, public relations, trade shows and conferences, and other key communications.

• Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning to brainstorm new marketing, advertising, tradeshow, and public relations initiatives (including web and social media).

• Enable sales and revenue growth through strategic, measured branding and marketing initiatives to promote awareness of SAIC’s brand within the federal and commercial health markets.

• Collaborate with business development team and senior leaders to conceptualize and launch tactical marketing campaigns for strategic accounts.

• Manage and report on customer research, current market conditions, and competitor information.

• Develop and implement annual marketing plans and projects for new and existing service accounts.

• Develop all web and social media activity and messages.

• Monitor, review, and report on all marketing activity and results.

• Serve as liaison with marketing/advertising agencies.

• Direct all events and trade shows related to the brand.

• Build and manage a research/reporting process for tracking brand awareness, and industry and competitive intelligence.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / SKILLS:

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, business communications, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Ten years of experience working in branding, marketing, and/or public relations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Outstanding project and time management skills.

• Experience working with senior leadership to develop long-term branding strategy

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and implement all levels of tactical actions required to achieve strategic branding plan.

• Creative and strategic thinking skills, as well as the ability to relate and communicate with all levels of management and staff.

• Experience with government contracting environment and the healthcare industry preferred.

To apply to this position, please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser:

https://cp-its-rmprd.saic.com/MAIN/careerportal/Job_Profile.cfm?szUniqueCareerPortalID=85&szOrderID=201351

SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. For more information, visit www.saic.com. SAIC: From Science to Solutions®

18.) Account Executive – Travel and Tourism client, BCF, Virginia Beach, Virginia

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/Account-Executive-Travel-and-Tourism-client/107632.html

*** From Shelley Vinyard

Hi,

We are hiring for two positions at the Fund for the Public Interest. Can you post these updated job descriptions? Thanks!

-Shelley

Shelley Vinyard

Toxics Advocate

Environment America

19.) Partnership Program Director, Fund for the Public Interest, Minneapolis, MN or Washington, DC

Description: Fund for the Public Interest (The Fund) is a national nonprofit organization working to raise money and increase visibility, membership and political power for the nation’s leading environmental and progressive groups.

We are looking for an experienced, innovative and ambitious candidate to oversee the Fund’s Partnership Program, which develops citizen outreach programs – primarily canvass programs – with other non-profits, and oversees our relationship with those partner groups. Examples of past and current partner groups include the Sierra Club, Human Rights Campaign and Save the Children.

The Partnership Program Director’s responsibilities are:

Networking and Marketing: Network and market the Fund’s citizen outreach services to potential partner organizations within the national public interest and non-profit communities.

Partner Acquisition & Negotiation: Identify and negotiate two new national partnerships over the next three years. Manage contracts with existing and potential partner organizations. Work with the Fund’s Canvass team to develop and manage test campaigns on behalf of new partners, including established outreach models (door to door and street canvass, voter registration) and experimental models. Create customized programs to meet partner needs.

Management of Partner Relationships: Manage the Fund’s relationship with partner organizations; maintain customer satisfaction with partners.

Organizational Building: Participate as part of the leadership of the Fund. Act as a liaison between the Fund and partner organizations. Help run trainings and staff recruitment drives.

Fundraising: Fundraise for the organization, through canvassing individuals and grantseeking.

Administration: Implement administrative systems including periodic reporting and invoicing to Fund departments and to partner organizations.

Campaign and Staff Management: Each summer the Partnership Program Director oversees a national event-based outreach program on behalf of the Human Rights Campaign.

The Partnership Program Director reports to the Director of Citizen Outreach for the Fund for the Public Interest.

Job Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to the public interest, environmental protection, and social change.

• Three years of relevant professional experience, including experience managing staff and/or running a department, and fundraising — preferably canvassing or other citizen outreach.

• Exemplary communication and writing skills.

• Ability to represent the Fund to the public interest and non-profit communities.

• High level of aptitude with numerical analysis and Microsoft Excel

• Prefer experience in contract negotiation

Salary & Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with relevant experience. An outstanding benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days, parental leave, and a dependent care assistance program. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available. The Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: Minneapolis, MN or Washington, DC

Application: E-mail your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and how you found out about the position to Jeff Sprague at careers@publicinterestnetwork.org. We’ll carefully consider your application and if we think you're a good fit, we'll be in touch.

20.) Direct Mail Director, Fund for the Public Interest, Denver, CO

Description: Fund for the Public Interest (The Fund) is a national nonprofit organization working to raise money and increase visibility, membership and political power for the nation’s leading environmental and progressive groups.

We are looking for an experienced, innovative and ambitious candidate to oversee the Fund’s Direct Mail Fundraising Department, which raises $1.5 million to $2 million annually for 60+ Public Interest Network groups, including USPIRG, Environment America, Toxics Action Center and Green Corps.

The Direct Mail Director will have a few major priorities guiding his or her work in the near future:

• Coming up with new strategies for direct mail’s role in a changing fundraising landscape, such as integration with online and email fundraising and recruitment of monthly givers.

• Improving the fundraising model, including letter content and mailing strategy. A significant part of this is working with our partner groups to best package their programs and organizational identity.

• Expanding the use of direct mail for acquiring new members and building lists for our partner groups.

The Direct Mail Director’s responsibilities are to:

• Develop fundraising messages and campaigns: consult with group directors and our creative team to choose the most effective messages and stories for each organization’s special appeal letters and membership renewals.

• Create and edit direct mail packages: write, edit and design direct mail fundraising packages. Steer and edit all copy going out to supporters.

• Track performance: analyze fundraising results and report regularly to partner groups and senior staff. Manage a large database of all mailings and results.

• Identify new strategies for expanding our membership and deepening support.

• Work closely with group directors, our Membership Services staff and outside consultants on mailing content and strategies. Work alongside the leadership of other Fund citizen outreach departments (Canvass and Telephone Outreach Project) to coordinate fundraising efforts.

• Manage staff: oversee the day-to-day management of an administrator and part-time, hourly staff.

• Oversee all administrative functions of the department: supervise large materials orders with multiple vendors, follow a complex fundraising schedule for several groups, keep mailings arriving on time, manage the departmental budget to ensure we are spending wisely to maximize fundraising net and reduce costs, pay the department’s bills.

The Direct Mail Director reports to the Director of Citizen Outreach for the Fund for the Public Interest.

Job Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection and social change.

• 4-8 years of relevant professional experience, and a proven track record of running a department or large project. Overall relevant experience includes (but is not limited to) working in political, policy, marketing, journalism or government settings.

• Exemplary writing and editing skills

• Strong attention to detail and organization, ability to meet deadlines.

• High level of comfort with quantitative assessments, numbers and spreadsheets.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with relevant experience. An outstanding benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days, parental leave, and a dependent care assistance program. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available. The Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: Denver, CO

Application:

E-mail your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and how you found out about the job to Jeff Sprague at careers@publicinterestnetwork.org. We’ll carefully consider your application and if we think you're a good fit, we'll be in touch.

*** From Patty Yu:

21.) Account supervisor, GYMR, Washington, DC

GYMR is seeking a strong account supervisor, 8 to 10 years communications experience. Agency background a plus; knowledge of health or social issues, strong writer/editor, media relations skills. Appreciate any referrals. Thank you! Contact me at pattieyu@gymr.com.

22.) Creative Services Director, Gas Station TV, Birmingham, Michigan

GSTV is looking for an exceptional creative person to lead all aspects of the Network's branding, ideation and executionfor all creativeservices.

Responsibilities:

The Creative Services Director isa uniquely talented individual to lead the creative services team and manage the company's:

Brand Image (consumer experience at the pump, website, social media platforms, marketing collateral)

Advertising (GSTV brand and promotional campaigns, sales pitches to prospective ad clients, and advertising developed specifically for ad clients to air on GSTV)

Creative production and workflow (GSTV's internal creative team and outside creative contractors)

In addition to managing these activities, the creative services director will also provide creative direction and be the lead writer for the group.

Develop and lead a boutique in-house ad agency for our television network.

Facilitate the entire creative development process, and act as a conduit for collaboration with the executive , sales, marketing, research and business operations teams.

Effectively manage internal cross-discipline teams, and external resources, as well as timing and budget issues for creative service related programs.

Responsible for the consistent successful execution of all creative projects from estimation through launch and maintenance.

Manage content partner relationships; continually evaluate GSTVs programming to attain the best viewing experience and most meaningful, engaging media opportunities for advertisers.

Ad and content production including script writing, budgeting, talent casting, location scouting, and set design/staging from pre to post production.

Qualifications and Experience:

Strong writing skills (should have written for the advertising industry at an ad agency, marketer or production company

Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience with art direction for ad campaigns

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priority projects with strong attention to detail

Creative and/or production background at an ad agency, production house, film, interactive or broadcast/cable network preferred

Skilled people manager, and inspiring idea leader

5-7 years of experience

Mac/PC proficient, Photoshop, Microsoft Office programs, experience with social media a plus

Top candidates will have a BA/BS

Gas Station TV is a national television network broadcasting to 27 million monthly, Nielsen-audited, viewers fueling up at the pump. We are an innovative media, advertising and technology company comparable to the likes of Google and Facebook. Broadcasting from our Mission-Control Network Operations Center in downtown Birmingham, MI, GSTV engages the fueling consumer with programming from NBC News, ESPN sports, Access Hollywood entertainment, local weather and community events. GSTV delivers this captive audience to national, blue chip advertising clients like, but not limited to, General Motors, Bank of America, Jeep, Ford, Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, Walmart and Yahoo!

GSTV is fast-paced, high-energy, high-intensity, and high-growth. We work hard and we play hard. We only hire the brightest and hardest working individuals.

Gas Station TV is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law.

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/Creative-Services-Director/107630.html

*** From, Michelle Steinle:

Hi Ned,

I'd like to submit the internship below for inclusion in your JOTW e-newsletter. Thanks in advance!

Michelle

23.) Corporate Communications Intern, Inova Health System, Falls Church, Virginia

Description

Inova Health System (Falls Church, Virginia) seeks an unpaid intern to contribute to its employee communications efforts. The position offers tremendous opportunity to learn and grow, limited only by the candidate’s interest and ability.

This position supports the development and execution of strategic communications plans designed to promote an informed, engaged workforce. The intern is responsible for creating and disseminating messages via various channels to align employee efforts with health system priorities. The individual will write and edit content for print and electronic newsletters and be responsible for maintaining sections of the company’s intranet.

Responsibilities

• Gather, edit and post information to company intranet site using content management system

• Conduct outreach to internal stakeholders to help them understand the capabilities and benefits of the new intranet, then help them leverage the tool (e.g., by building a page)

• Create print communications, including flyers, posters, invitations and marketing collateral

• Write and edit articles for print and electronic employee publications

• Create slideshows, videos and interactive media as needed

• Help plan and implement employee town hall meetings

Qualifications

• Graduate or current student studying journalism, communications, marketing, healthcare management or human resources (graduate or undergraduate)

• Experience with content management systems or WYSIWYG web-editing software, some understanding of HTML preferred

• Proficiency with Adobe desktop publishing software, particularly InDesign and Photoshop; knowledge of Illustrator preferred

• Strong copywriting skills and previous experience translating complex information into clear, concise copy

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize among various tasks

• Mature, enthusiastic individual who is self-motivated and able to take direction

Applications

Interested candidates should send a resume, letter of interest, and 2 writing samples (300-500 words each) to michelle.steinle@inova.org.

About Inova

Inova Health System is Northern Virginia's leading not-for-profit healthcare provider. Since our beginning in 1956, Inova has grown from a single community hospital to a nationally-recognized, comprehensive network of hospitals and outpatient facilities. Inova and its 16,000 employees work to improve the health of the diverse community we serve through excellence in patient care, education and research.

*** From Sedef Onder:

Hi Ned,

I’m looking for a freelance/independent contractor with experience in healthcare/pharma, and preferably NGO/non-profit to join our existing teams. Strategic media relations and placement is the core of what we’re seeking; familiarity with social media goes without saying these days. We’re interested in project work, but the right person driving the right results can land a more consistent gig. It’s a tele-commuting / virtual team role, which casts an even wider net. We’re a boutique creative services firm based in NYC, with a few PR clients. Interested parties should contact me at sonder@thehaloproject.com.

Please let me know whether I can post via your email/newsletter (which I’ve received for a very loooonnnng time. Though I’m starting to wonder whether you dropped me off the subscriber list some years ago…)

Thank you and my best,

sedef

N. Sedef Onder, The Halo Project Inc., NYC

24.) Freelance/independent contractor with experience in healthcare/pharma, The Halo Project Inc., NYC

Interested parties should contact sonder@thehaloproject.com.

*** From Laurie Mitchell, CPC:

Thanks, Ned, for posting this Monday 6/6.

Laurie Mitchell, CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant)

Laurie Mitchell & Company, Inc.

Marketing & Communications Executive Search

25.) Communications Managers, Fortune 500 Company, Alabama and Louisiana

Fortune 500 Company seeks seasoned community relations/crisis communications pros for rural locations in Alabama and Louisiana. Excellent compensation for this first step to corporate headquarters.

To be considered, please email your resume as a single Word file to MitchellCo17@aol.com. Put your cover note including current/last salary in your email message. We will contact all suitable applicants quickly.

26.) Corporate Communications Project Manager, Kansas City Life Insurance Company, Kansas City, MO

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?Job_DID=J8A3Q6608H5GWS30PKN

*** From Deb Kaufman:

Mr. Lundquist, here is a posting for your new JOTW installment.

Deb

27.) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, Revive Public Relations, Nashville, TN or Santa Barbara

TO: Director of Marketing & Business Development

THE POSITION

Revive Public Relations (www.revivepr.com) has an immediate opportunity for a Business Development Manager who will be charged with consultative selling and lead generation activities that will result in attracting new client engagements to the agency. The Agency focus is in the health services sector and includes major hospitals and health care systems, academic medical centers, physician organizations, health care industry associations, health care I.T., health & wellness companies, and industry associations. We are seeking a sales executive who has a passion for working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, who seeks to contribute to the growth of the firm through direct sales and business development efforts. Send resume to Deb Kaufman, email: deborah@healthcare-recruiting.com.

*** JOTW Weekly Alternative Opportunities…because there will come a time when you need a complete change of venue and circumstances:

*** From Sheila Consaul:

For your next JOTW – the bottom of the list of jobs.

Happy Memorial Day to you and all who have served. Thank you for everything you do for communications community in DC and beyond.

Sheila Consaul

Date: Sun, 29 May 2011 05:34:41 -0600

From: Karen Ramstead

Subject: Sled Dog Handler Wanted – Winter 2011/2012

28.) Handler Wanted – Winter 11/12, North Wapiti Kennels, Tawatinaw River Valley, near Perryvale, Alberta, Canada

We are looking for a handler for the 2011/2012 season. Position will run from around October to the end of March.

The duties include shoveling the dog yard daily, assisting with feedings, occasionally feeding on your own, assisting with kennel and dog maintenance, caring for the kennel in our absence, helping with hooking up and putting away dog teams, and generally helping the dogs and I get ready for race season.

Be aware that when I am up in Alaska – likely for 2 to 3 months this winter – you will be responsible for all aspects of caring for the remaining dogs in the kennel (likely 30 – 35 dogs) on your own, as well as looking after the house, yard and yourself.

You would need to be reasonably physically fit. That includes being able to carry 25 – 30 lb buckets for fairly good distance; able to wrestle very strong, excited dogs around; able to tolerate and work in very cold temperatures; comfortable with winter driving; and able to get up early in the morning without complaint (Mark already does enough complaining about that).

Be aware that this is not as glamorous a job as most people think. There are no days off, the work is hard, the pay sucks, and the weather can be brutal. After the first week, you will be scratched, bruised, stiff and exhausted. Things will only get worse.

In exchange you will get – a small monthly stipend, all your meals, your own cabin to live in (bathroom and kitchen facilities are in the house and shared with Mark and I), some scars, to work with some really cool dogs and stories that will last you a long time. We also have great hiking trails and in the winter cross country skis, snowshoes and dog teams to enjoy them. What better way to learn to run dogs then behind a team of Iditarod finishers?

Anyone crazy enough to be interested can contact me at

northwapiti@xplornet.com

Karen Ramstead

NorthWapiti Kennels

Best in Show and Iditarod Finishing Siberians

www.northwapiti.com

www.northwapiti.blogspot.com

*** From Mark Sofman:

29.) Sr. Planner, Electric Guitars, Fender Musical Instruments Corp., Scottsdale, AZ

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30.) Wood Specialist, Fender Musical Instruments Corp., Corona, CA

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31.) Ampeg Guitar Amp Product Speicalist, LOUD technologies, Woodinville, WA

http://bit.ly/mCHOzE

32.) Product Marketing Manager – Guitars & Amps, Line 6, Calabasas, CA

http://bit.ly/jxbABm

33.) Guitar Technician, Hoshino (USA) Inc., Bensalem, PA

http://cb.com/jFn9ZC

34.) Whitewood Assembly Technicians, Benedetto Guitars, Savannah, GA

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35.) Final Assembly Technician, Benedetto Guitars, Savannah, GA

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*** Weekly Piracy Report:

25.05.2011: NS : enroute from Kuching to port Klang, South China Sea.

The tug towing a barge departed Kuching on 24.5.2011 with eta port Klang 30.05.2011.

The tug and barge failed to arrive at the discharge port and the owners attempt to contact the tug was futile. On 02.6.2011 the barge was located by a Malaysian warship. The crew members were rescued by a fishing vessel. The tug is still missing.

31.05.2011: 1300 UTC: Posn: 13:30N – 042:35E: Red Sea.

Pirates armed with automatic weapons in a skiff fired upon and boarded a bulk carrier underway. All crew retreated into the citadel and requested for assistance. A naval boarding team boarded and searched the vessel and rescued the crew. No pirates found onboard.

02.06.2011: 0335 LT: Jakarta anchorage, Indonesia.

Eight robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Master raised alarm and ship’s crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Investigation revealed few padlocks were opened and damaged. All crew safe and no stores lost.

02.06.2011: 0530 LT: Posn: 01:10N – 103:51E, Singapore Straits.

Five armed robbers boarded a general cargo ship underway. They stole ship’s cash and personal belongs and escaped. No injuries to crew.

29.05.2011: 1930 UTC: Posn: 16:38N – 096:15E, Yangon river NE anchorage, Myanmar.

Three robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at anchor. Alert crew noticed the robbers and attempted to approach them. The robbers threatened the crew with knives and escaped with ship’s stores. Later at 2142lt, two more robbers attempted to board the vessel but seeing the alert crew, they aborted the attempt.

31.05.2011: 0437 UTC: Posn: 13:35N – 042:37E: Red Sea.

Six pirates in one skiff chased a chemical tanker underway with intend to hijack her.

Vessel took all anti piracy preventative measures resulting in the pirates aborting the attempt.

29.05.2011: 1150 UTC: Posn: 14:24.9N – 042:04.5E: Red Sea.

Two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The vessel sent SSAS alert, raised alarm and crew mustered in citadel. The security team onboard enforced anti piracy measures resulting in the pirates aborting the att0ack.

28.05.2011: 0345 LT: Posn: 05:52.55S – 013:01.78E: Democratic Republic of Congo.

While at anchor, OOW spotted two robbers on forecastle and alerted duty AB and sounded the ship’s whistle resulting in the robbers escaping. Attempts to contact the local authorities were futile. Upon investigation it was discovered, the robbers had boarded the vessel by using rope and hook. Nothing stolen.

26.05.2011: 1100 UTC: Posn: 01:11N – 103:56E: west of Batu Berhenti, Indonesia.

Pirates boarded a barge under tow and stole ship’s stores and escaped.

27.05.2011: 0001 LT: Posn: 01:10S – 117:16E, Samarinda anchorage, Indonesia.

Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the hawse pipe. They broke the padlocks on the bosun store stole ship’s stores. Duty AB spotted them and informed the duty officer who sounded the ship’s whistle resulting in the robbers escaping. Port control informed but no response.

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