Monday, September 21, 2009

United States Department of State Summer 2010 Student Internship Program.

Please pass this along.

The United States Department of State is pleased to inform that they are now accepting applications for the Summer 2010 Student Internship Program.

Please click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.html#SIP) for more information, and to view the vacancy on USAJobs and start the online application process. The deadline to submit completed applications is November 2, 2009.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and a student in order to be eligible. Please read the vacancy announcement for all eligibility requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: You may experience some technical difficulties with the online application system. Please click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/workaround.html) for workaround instructions. USDOS apologize for the inconvenience – they are working to fix this issue as quickly as possible.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center seeks an AmeriCorps Program Director

The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center seeks an AmeriCorps Program Director

About the UCIMC:

The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center is a grassroots organization committed to using media production and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice. We foster the creation and distribution of media, art, and narratives emphasizing underrepresented voices and perspectives and promote empowerment and expression through media and arts education. To this end, the UCIMC owns and operates a Community Media and Arts Center housed in the historic downtown Urbana post office building. The center is home to a dozen different projects and includes a stage, radio station, production studios, art studios, library, and meeting spaces.

About the Program Director Position:


The Program Director will work to coordinate, support, and oversee 8 AmeriCorps workers assigned to these projects: news media coordination, technical support, performance venue management, community center property management and maintenance, books to prisoners outreach, bike cooperative volunteer coordination, as well as program development for partner organizations - School for Designing a Society and Gesundheit! Institute.

The Program Director will be responsible for all administrative requirements related to the AmeriCorps program as well as making sure all members receive the structure and support they need to perform their roles effectively through daily oversight. In addition, the Program Director will be responsible for strengthening, documenting, and streamlining the volunteer process at the UCIMC. The Director will work closely with volunteer project supervisors who will help outline project tasks for the AmeriCorps members.

The Director will orient and enroll selected AmeriCorps members and in future years, be responsible for recruiting and hiring new members. The Director will plan professional development opportunities and trainings, as well as travel to meetings and conferences (in particular, AmeriCorps Opening Day, October 15, 2009 and the National Conference on Volunteer and Service June 28-30 in NYC). The Program Director will also provide a structure in which AmeriCorps members can focus on the importance of Civic Engagement, both for themselves and for their community.

Throughout the year, the Program Director will provide Performance Measure Reports and will work with the AmeriCorps to ensure these goals are met. S/he will also provide support to the UCIMC’s bookkeeper and treasurer in submitting monthly financial reports to the Serve Illinois Commission. The Program Director will develop a calendar to assist AmeriCorps and UCIMC staff with reporting and event requirements.

As the Program Director, this person will serve as the primary liaison between the UCIMC and the Serve Illinois Commission play an important role in maintaining the UCIMC’s status as a program site long-term. Therefore we are ideally looking for a multi-year commitment.

Qualifications and Requirements:

The ideal candidate:

has leadership experience, management skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
can demonstrate the ability to build a team environment for 8 AmeriCorps doing very different jobs.
is an effective communicator who can resolve conflicts and inspire volunteers.
has experience with detailed managing of budgets, timesheets, reporting and progress tracking requirements.
has computer skills, as most of the grant reporting (budget, financial, timeline, progress reports, etc.) will be done online.
demonstrates an interest in fostering community involvement in independent media as tools for promoting social and economic justice.
Salary and Benefits:

This position runs from October 2009-October 2010, with the possibility for renewal with the AmeriCorps grant. This is a 25 hour/week position at the hourly wage of $12. Health benefits are provided. We offer 4 weeks or 80 hours of unpaid vacation in a year. Some evening and weekend work, as well as travel to several out of town conferences, will be required.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Nicole@ucimc.org by Tuesday September 15th.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Chief Marketing & Development Officer - Special Olympics

New Search!
Chief Marketing & Development Officer
Special Olympics International


More Information

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:
An ideal candidate will have at least 10-15 years of experience relevant to the management of a comprehensive, integrated marketing and development program within a large, multi-national non-profit. S/he will have successfully partnered with geographically- dispersed internal clients with diverse needs and priorities to increase and diversify philanthropic support and create a cohesive and coordinated marketing and communications effort.
The CMDO should demonstrate the ability to effectively engage and leverage SOI executive leadership and key stakeholders in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of strategic relationships ranging from corporate philanthropic supporters to individual donors.
S/he should have the charisma, cultural sensitivity, and communication skills necessary to be an effective representative and key liaison to SOI's diverse constituents.
S/he will have kept pace with constantly evolving digital age engagement techniques exhibiting an appreciation for how these new tools dovetail with traditional marketing and development methods. The CMDO will be able to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally.

To Apply:
Due to the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, but no later than September 30, 2009. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), writing sample, salary history and where you learned of the position should be sent to:
soi-cmdo@nonprofitp rofessionals. com.
In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

More information about Special Olympics International may be found here.



Dear June,
Special Olympics International (SOI) , a global non-governmental organization based in Washington , DC that is committed to providing year- round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and to opening the minds of all people to the gifts and talents of these athletes, is seeking a Chief Marketing & Development Officer (CMDO). Reporting to the President & COO, the CMDO will identify and seize upon opportunities to increase revenue as well as promote and strengthen the collective assets and respected brand of the Special Olympics' movement from the transformational power of its grassroots initiatives to the far reaching impact of its programs.
About Special Olympics International
Since its inception in 1968, Special Olympics has grown exponentially both in athlete participation and in geographic reach. Today, more than 3 million children and adults with intellectual disabilities participate in Special Olympics in over 170 countries and in each of the 50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia . Much more than a sports movement, SOI is also an effective catalyst for personal and social change, inviting all citizens to discover Special Olympics athletes as valuable members of their families, their communities, and their countries. With over 200 staff worldwide, Special Olympics International (SOI) serves as the central governing organization of the Special Olympics Movement, coordinating and overseeing its 230 accredited Special Olympics programs, each of which is an independent entity with its own governing body and professional staff.
Responsibilities, Challenges and Opportunities for the Chief Marketing & Development Officer:
The CMDO will champion a comprehensive, strategic and integrated approach to marketing, communications and philanthropy that will aggressively grow funding streams for SOI's $70M in operating revenue as well as increase the $250M in aggregate revenue among SO's accredited programs.
Currently, nearly 65% of SO's private philanthropy is raised through direct marketing. The new CMDO will continue to expand and tap into SO's impressive grassroots fan base, using digital and social networking mediums that are bolstered with corporate partnerships. In addition to increasing grassroots fundraising capacity, the CMDO will help diversify funding streams with the aim of shifting the philanthropic mix to include greater capacity around corporate, major and foundation funding. Since SO's largest base of revenue originates in the United States, the CMDO will need to address not only the mix of revenue channels, but also work to build awareness, relevance and funding capacity outside of the United States.
The CMDO will lead a cross functional staff and cultivate a unified, innovative client-service culture- guiding all public relations and communications functions (branding, media relations, marketing publications, internal communications and digital media) and areas of private philanthropy (direct marketing, major and planned giving, corporate and foundation giving) as a high-functioning and integrated team.







Any assistance you can provide in identifying or nominating applicants would be appreciated.
Sincerely,

Tracy Welsh, Vice President

Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group LLC

email: twelsh@nonprofitpro fessionals. com

phone: 781-944-3959

web: http://www.Nonprofi tProfessionals. com

The Women’s Community Clinic

The Women’s Community Clinic is currently hiring for two positions:



Communications Associate



Office and Technology Manager



For job descriptions, please visit: http://www.womensco mmunityclinic. org/who-we- are/job-openings /



Women’s Community Clinic

Since 1999, the Women’s Community Clinic has used a volunteer-based model of care to create a safe, welcoming environment where Bay Area women can access health services. We honor our mission to improve the health and well-being of women and girls by providing free: sexual and reproductive health services, outreach services, and health training programs. More information at: womenscommunityclin ic.org

SEIU-UHW

SEIU-UHW is hiring people committed to social justice and interested in working for a progressive healthcare union. Visit our website at www.seiu-uhw. org to apply for jobs in Research, Communications, Organizing and Representation. Contact: 323 888 8286, recruiter@seiu- uhw.org (9/16)

National Association of Social Workers - Director of Government Relations. In-house lobbyist. Plan and promote the Lobby Days program. Legislative experience required. Details here. $60k to 80k. Cover letter, resume to naswca@naswca. org by 9/18/09. (9/17)

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

(EPA) Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW)

A postgraduate position is available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW) in Washington, DC. The full-time fellowship will be served in the Water Security Division (WSD). The selected candidate will be involved with the development of biological methods, guidance documents and laboratory tools designed to increase the nation's ability to process a surge of drinking water and wastewater samples.

The position will provide exposure to a range of environmental policy issues surrounding laboratory preparedness. Applicants should have received at least a bachelor's degree in a biological (i.e.
microbiology) or physical science within four years of the desired start date.

Salary: Up to $61,989.00 per year (dependent on degree and experience)

Application Instructions: http://orise. orau.gov/ sep/needs/ files/WaterHQ200 9-144.pdf

Montgomery County Government seeks qualified candidates

CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER. Salary: $64,960 - $108,343. Application
Deadline: Sept. 5, 2009

HOW TO APPLY: Use web link below to review job description and
application instructions:

http://careers. peopleclick. com/careerscp/ client_mcgov/ external/ jobDetail
s.do?functionName= getJobDetail& jobPostId= 4624&localeCode= en-us
ls.do?functionName= getJobDetail& jobPostId= 4624&localeCode= en-us>

Employee responsible for all aspects of project management related to
design and construction of major County building projects and
modifications. Minimum Qualification & Experience: Bachelor's Degree.
Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management,
or a related field with a minimum 5 years of experience in design and
construction project management and construction contract
administration; or architectural or engineering work which included
project management responsibility. Architectural License, Professional
Engineering License, or LEED certified professional is preferable.
[Requisition ID 3730]

2. INSURANCE MANAGER. Salary: $63,411 - $115,901. Application
Deadline: Sept. 5, 2009

HOW TO APPLY: Use web link below to review job description and
application instructions:

http://careers. peopleclick. com/careerscp/ client_mcgov/ external/ jobDetail
s.do?functionName= getJobDetail& jobPostId= 4621&localeCode= en-us

Management position in Department of Finance/Division of Risk
Management. Responsible for procurement of commercial insurance; review
of County contracts for non-insurance transfer and indemnification
agreements; formulation of annual budget for self insurance program;
broker services and actuarial contract administration; management of
staff; provide consulting services to County departments and outside
agencies that participate in the County's self insurance program.
Minimum Qualification Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree and a
minimum of 5 years experience in commercial insurance underwriting or
with an insurance broker handling large commercial accounts. Experience
should include the management of large property portfolio ($5 billion),
and placement of excess liability, workers' compensation, fiduciary
liability, blanket crime, and/or performance bonds. Equivalency
applies. [Requisition ID 3732]

3. SENIOR CONTRACTS MANAGER. Salary: $51,598 - $85,463. Application
Deadline: Sept, 10, 2009

HOW TO APPLY: Use web link below to review job description and
application instructions

http://careers. peopleclick. com/careerscp/ client_mcgov/ external/ jobDetail
s.do?functionName= getJobDetail& jobPostId= 4642&localeCode= en-us

Employee responsible for managing the Contract process and
record-keeping for Division including development of solicitations,
contracts, contract amendments and other contract-related documents,
preparation and distribution of various contract monitoring reports, and
coordination with vendors to obtain contracted-required documents such
as contractor insurance certificates. Minimum Qualification Education &
Experience: Bachelor's Degree. Three (3) years of administrative
experience in procurement/ public contracting or experience utilizing
software programs to produce computerized reports. Equivalency applies.
[Requisition ID 3748]

Joe Heiney-Gonzalez, Special Assistant to the Director

Phone: 240-777-5070 -- Email:

joe.heiney-gonzalez @montgomerycount ymd.gov

Montgomery County Office of Human Resources

101 Monroe Street, 7th Floor ~ ~ Rockville, MD 20850

Bilingual Communications Specialist

Link to announcement:
http://jobview. usajobs.gov/ getjob.aspx? JobID=83052323& sort=rv&vw= d&brd=3876& ss=0&FedEmp= N&FedPub= Y&q=HHS%2fNIH- 2009-2660& AVSDM=2009- 08-31+00% 3a03%3a00& rc=9&TabNum= 1

SALARY RANGE: 86,927.00 - 113,007.00 USD

OPEN PERIOD: *Monday, August 31, 2009 to Tuesday, September 15, 2009*

SERIES & GRADE: GS-1001-13/13

POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time Permanent

1 vacancy - Rockville, MD

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: This vacancy is open to all U.S. citizens.

Bilingual Communications Specialist - NCI - CR - DE

Additional Duty Location Info: 1 vacancy - Rockville, MD

*MAJOR DUTIES: *

If selected for this position, you will perform the following

duties:

Serve as program manager with responsibility for coordinating the majority
of OCE's Spanish-language activities, including Cancer.gov en espanol,
writing/translating information for health professionals

and patients (Web-based and print), and e-mail responses; work with the CPB
Chief, the OCCM Associate Director, and the OCE Associate Director for
Multicultural and International Communications in

setting priorities and establishing policies covering all Spanish-language
translation, adaptation, and general content needs, to ensure the
information produced is of the highest quality; work with the OCE management
team to develop and direct short-range and long-range multicultural
communications plans with a particular

focus on minority outreach efforts; and monitor and track issues and themes
relevant to multicultural populations and work with OCE offices to consider
such in the creation of cancer information materials or responses to
cancer-related concerns.

*QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: *

In order to meet the minimum qualifications for this position you must
possess the following:

One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next

lower grade level (GS-12)in the field comparable in difficulty and

responsibility to qualify for the GS-13 grade level.

Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience that has

equipped you with the knowledges, skills and abilities, to perform

the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to

the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable,

specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the

next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the

occupation in the organization.

Examples of specialized experience at the GS-12 level include:

In-depth knowledge of methods and processes of traditional and non-

traditional multicultural outreach programs; mastery of the English

language as well as Spanish to translate and review an array of

highly technical scientific and medical materials; expert knowledge

of the methods of written and oral communications and the production

of written materials needed to create products such as background,

articles, news releases, brochures, scripts for video and audio

releases, and Web tutorials that synthesize complex medical

information for use by professionals, the public, patients, and the

media; and editorial skills to revise, edit, and adapt materials

created for a specific audience for use in other communications

projects.

Selective Factor: In order to meet minimum qualification

requirements you must demonstrate possession of the following

selective factor of this position:

-Experience communicating health-related information in Spanish.

You must meet citizenship and all other qualification requirements

by the closing date of this announcement.

All male citizens of the United States born after December 31, 1959,

must be registered for the Selective Service to be eligible for

Federal employment. For more information about registering with the

Selective Service visit:

www.sss.gov.

This position is subject to a background investigation.

*HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: *

Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating

and Selection procedures. Category rating combines the applicant's

total qualifying experience and education/training into a single

quality category. If you meet the basic qualification requirements,

we will further evaluate your entire application package to determine

the quality and extent of your experience, education, training, etc.,

for placement in one of the following categories:

1) Best Qualified - Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and

excels in most requirements of the position;

2) Well Qualified - Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and

meets most requirements of the position;

3) Qualified - Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements, but does

not possess the relevant competencies to a substantive degree.

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points

or apply the "rule of three", but protects the rights of veterans by

placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.

A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality

category (Best Qualified) provided no preference eligible in that

category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that

category unless approval has been granted.

LANDLORD-TENANT AFFAIRS MANAGER POSITION

Montgomery County Government seeks qualified applicants for
LANDLORD-TENANT AFFAIRS MANAGER POSITION

Application Deadline: Sept. 30, 2009. Salary: $63,411 to
$115,901/annual.

HOW TO APPLY: Use link below to review job description and application
instructions

http://careers. peopleclick. com/careerscp/ client_mcgov/ external/ gateway.d
o?functionName= viewFromLink& jobPostId= 4643&localeCode= en-us
do?functionName= viewFromLink& jobPostId= 4643&localeCode= en-us>

DUTIES: Plan, supervise, coordinate, and review work of seven
Landlord-Tenant Investigators in the Landlord-Tenant Affairs Section;
initial review of complaints and review of closed cases to ensure that
complaints are handled in accordance with appropriate procedures;
analysis and evaluation of complaint patterns; oversight of
investigative staff work. Provides advice and assistance to the
Director, Division Chief, and investigative staff, as well as to
landlords, tenants, property managers, and the real estate community, on
applicability of Federal, State, and County landlord-tenant laws,
issues, enforcement, and legislation. Manages administrative and
enforcement actions regarding landlord-tenant laws; in conjunction with
the County Attorney's Office, prepares enforceable documents; serves as
liaison between the department and landlords, tenants, and property
managers in sensitive investigations and negotiations.

Minimum Qualification/ Experience: Bachelor's Degree. Five (5) years of
progressively responsible experience in landlord-tenant
investigations/ related field. Equivalency applies.

I ask your distribute the job posting to your respective contacts and
networks to encourage candidates to apply. Thank you, joe hg

Joe Heiney-Gonzalez

Special Assistant to the Director

Phone: 240-777-5070

Email:
joe.heiney-gonzalez @montgomerycount ymd.gov


Montgomery County Office of Human Resources

101 Monroe Street, 7th Floor ~ ~ Rockville, MD 20850

The Congressional Research Service,

The Congressional Research Service, the public policy research arm of
the United States Congress, is currently recruiting for the following
positions:

Administrative Support Assistant, GS-07 ($41,210-$$53, 574)

Deadline to apply: 9/10/09

VA# 090200

*entry level*

Research Manager, Congress and Judiciary, GS-15 ($120,830-$153, 200)

Deadline to apply: 9/22/09

Vacancy #090178

*management*

Analyst in Health Care Financing and Insurance, GS-14 ($102,
721-$133,543)

Deadline to apply: 9/29/09

Vacancy # 09021

*mid-level/experien ced*

Analyst in Health Care Financing and Insurance, GS-11

Expected to open: 09/03/09

Deadline to apply: 10/01/09

Vacancy# Pending

*entry level-some experience*

To find out more and to apply online, please visit our employment
website at: www.loc.gov/ crsinfo .

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Development and Communications Associate

Development and Communications Associate
JOB DESCRIPTION





Title: Development and Communications Associate (Communications and Events)

Location: San Francisco

Reports to: Vice President of Development and Communications

Status: Exempt Full-Time




Position Summary

The Development and Communications Associate reports to the Vice President of Development and Communications. The person in this position is a member of the Development and Communications team, which is responsible for implementing a comprehensive statewide development and communications plan. Under the general supervision of the Vice President, this position is the second step on the Development and Communications career ladder and may be located in either the San Francisco or Los Angeles office of the Women’s Foundation of California. The primary focus of this position is coordinating the Foundation’s external communications, including website maintenance and electronic communications, direct mail and marketing, and producing small-scale Northern California-based events in order to generate visibility and revenue. The Development and Communications Associate will partner closely with the Vice President to implement a two-year Communications Plan (adopted in July 2009).



Essential Duties



Communications

· Primary writer of the Foundation’s external communications, including website content, e-communications, direct mail solicitations, newsletters, speeches/public presentations, marketing materials and opinion editorials and press releases.

o Website and e-communications: manage online giving strategy and marketing, including author e-appeals/e- blasts (e-advocacy) and bi-monthly e-newsletters for donors and community-based partners; maintain Foundation identity on selected social networks;

o Direct mail: conceptualize and author solicitation appeals (twice annually);

o Speeches/public presentations: serve as lead speech writer and develop public presentations for meetings and events at different scales;

o Marketing materials: Write and oversee production of brochures and other marketing pieces, liaising with graphic designers and printers;

o Media: Contribute as writer of Foundation-authored opinion editorials and press releases.

· Publications management: oversight of annual report; lead writer and editor; management of contract writers, editors, designers and printers.

· Participate in monthly staff and team meetings.

· Participate in annual team budgeting, goal setting and planning.

· Some travel within California is required.



Events

· Develop timelines and production schedules for small-scale (fewer than 100 guests) special events that take place in Northern California.

· Coordinate logistics, venues, speakers, food and beverage service and other aspects as needed for special events and meetings.

· Provide staff support to volunteers.



Qualifications

Skills:

* 3-5 years fundraising or communications experience.
* Proficiency in Kintera (website content management system) and understanding of web 2.0 tools, including social networking.
* Excellent organizational, listening, oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to relate to and communicate with diverse communities.
* Strong skills in copy-editing for fundraising.
* Proficiency with MS Outlook and Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Word), Internet communication and web navigation and search.

· Strong computer skills; experience in troubleshooting hardware and software problems such as phone systems, remote server access, and MS Office applications.



Qualities:

* Must possess a strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals and philosophy of the Women’s Foundation of California.
* Must be able to work independently and multi-task with high degree of project and time-management capacity.
* Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team.
* Bilingual/bicultura l skills highly desirable.
* Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create positive, long-term working relationships by demonstrating a commitment to team work and customer service, tact, confidentiality, dependability, diplomacy and flexibility.

· Willingness and ability to travel to meetings and other Foundation events (must maintain CA driver license).

* Proven ability to work in a small and friendly office environment where each staff person assumes multiple responsibilities while striving to achieve shared goals.
* Positive approach, can-do attitude and sense of humor.



Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods while using a computer with keyboard, screen and mouse; talk and listen on a telephone and in person; read and write; apply logic and focus attention in the presence of distractions. Occasional requirements are to stand or walk for brief periods, travel by car, lift and/or move loads of up to 25 pounds.