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Seeking candidates with Government Affairs experience possessing
a strong understanding of Exploration & Production operations
Manager-Government Affairs & Advocacy Analysis
Please visit our website for more information: www.conocophillips.com/careers
Job ID#00HL9
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The American Urological Association is the premier physician member association for the advancement of urologic patient care. AUA is actively recruiting a Government Relations and Advocacy Coordinator, States and Sections. This position is located in both the AUA’s Washington, D.C. office in the Hall of States building and the AUA ‘s headquarters in Linthicum, MD.
The Coordinator reports to the Director of Government Relations and Advocacy. Assists with the conceptualization, implementation, coordination and evaluation of state and section government relations, advocacy and legislative activities. Oversees and performs the state and section grassroots advocacy. Serves as point person for up-to-date accurate tracking of the latest relevant developments in health policy at the state level. Responsible for the analysis of the impact of state legislation. Writes articles, position papers and other communications. Contributes to the execution of the department’s legislative agenda. Uses legislative expertise to monitor and research areas at the state and section level relating to urology.
A Bachelor’s degree is required with four years experience; Master’s degree preferred with three years experience; preferably in Political Science, Public Relations, Health Policy or related field relevant to government or healthcare preferred; Knowledge of the state legislative/political process; Excellent analytical and project management abilities; Outstanding communication, public speaking, writing and organization skills; Experience in health legislation research and analysis; Strong computer skill - MS Office suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, Some travel required throughout the year.
AUA offers a rich total compensation package including competitive salary, medical, dental and prescription plans, two defined contribution retirement plans, flexible work schedules, an on-site fitness center, and many more exciting benefits.
Make a decision to join our outstanding team at the American Urological Association. Fax a resume and cover letter, indicating salary requirements to Randi Cremmins, Human Resources Generalist: fax 410-689-3830 or via e-mail to
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UFCW International Union
Washington DC
www.ufcw.org
Overview:
UFCW is seeking a Media Outreach Coordinator to develop and execute communications strategy, messaging and conducts media outreach for the UFCW public policy, legislative advocacy and political mobilization programs. The job requires developing, planning and implementing political and advocacy communications programs in Washington, D.C. and across the country. This position primarily supports the UFCW Legislative and Political Action Department by providing communications strategies, developing and testing messages and media outreach that grows the union and builds worker power.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Analyzes full range of media on a daily basis and provides reports and analysis.
• Develops and executes short and long term media outreach strategies to gain credibility and presence for messages and issues and UFCW leaders.
• Develops reliable relationships with media reporters producing stories, writing columns and making news assignments related to the political and advocacy agenda of the UFCW.
• Develops on the record capacity on behalf of the organization.
• Prepares materials related to politics and advocacy, including speeches, briefing papers, talking points, and assists with press conferences, and other public events as assigned.
• Provides communications staff support for politics and advocacy at meetings, conferences, conventions, or public events as assigned.
• Develops and writes articles, newsletters, flyers, brochures, press releases, letters, reports, blogs, and other materials for political and advocacy campaigns and lobbying efforts; and the general promotion of the UFCW.
• Assists with collecting information, research, and data needed for UFCW communications materials.
• Develops story lines and interviews members, local leaders, and International Officers, as required for UFCW communications materials.
• Assists with review of printed and other materials to ensure the images, artwork, and messages reflect the political and advocacy aims and goals of the UFCW.
• Assists in developing strategies for press conferences, including staging, and preparation of advisories, releases, statements, and other materials related to politics and advocacy.
• Photographs and videotapes members, officers and events for UFCW communications materials.
• Develops and conducts technical training on UFCW political and advocacy programs.
• Develops and conducts communications training for staff, local leaders and members.
• Assists with the preparation of speeches for UFCW staff or officers as assigned.
• Irregular or unpredictable hours are required. Frequent and last minute travel is necessary.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. Equivalent experience may be substituted. Minimum three years overall experience in communications, to include general public relations, media and written materials for a labor union, nonprofit, public interest, or similar organization.
• Must have an understanding of the principles and practices of communications acquired with three years of professional working experience. Must have experience working with local, state or national media that covers the political process or the labor movement.
• Must have an understanding of developing a communications program, message content and delivering a training program acquired with three years of professional working experience.
• Must have an understanding of the principles and practices of the political and legislative process in states, Congress, and the executive branch.
• Must have an understanding of the principles and practices of the labor movement and issues relating to workers, particularly as those issues relate to UFCW.
• Knowledge of word processing, publishing software programs and on-line communications acquired with three years of professional working experience. Familiarity with Photoshop and other graphic editing tools is required.
• Ability to write, prepare and edit in a creative and clear manner acquired with three years of professional working experience.
• Must be able to establish and maintain working relations with representatives of the media.
• Must be able to exercise discretion involving the interrelationships among the International, regional offices, local unions and members.
Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits.
Duration:
Fulltime position; posting closes when position is filled.
To apply send cover letter and resume:
http://www.dcjobs.com/apply.asp?jid=2648914
UFCW is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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The University of California’s Office of Federal Governmental Relations, located in Washington, D.C., seeks a Director of Health and Clinical Affairs to join its team to advocate on behalf of the largest public research university system in the nation.
Director, Health and Clinical Affairs (Req. No. 2013006)
The University of California is seeking a senior level governmental relations officer with a strong background in federal healthcare and biomedical research policy and related financing issues to advocate on behalf of the university and its health system. This position has primary responsibility for subject matter expertise, analysis, political strategy and advocacy regarding UC Health’s, clinical operations, medical education training, biomedical research programs, and related funding at the federal level. The candidate serves as one of the University’s primary representatives before Congress, federal agencies, and with key associations. This position works closely with the University’s campuses, medical centers and senior university and health system leadership to provide expertise to policymakers as well as to identify new initiatives and opportunities. Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree/and or advanced degree in political science, health and/or research policy fields and 7-10 years experience in federal governmental relations or communications focused upon health, science and technology research, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
To apply and view the full job description, please visit https://jobs.ucop.edu and refer to requisition no. 20130006.
The University of California offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation, and respectful dialogue. Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole and George Mitchell, BPC combines politically-balanced policymaking with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach.
As the only Washington, DC-based think tank that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Our policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who represent both ends of the political spectrum. We are currently focused on health care, energy, national and homeland security, housing, the economy and democracy.
BPC has an immediate opening for a full-time Manager of Corporate Relations in the Development Department. The Manager of Corporate Relations works to identify and generate funding from existing and new corporate donors. This position reports to the Director of Development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The manager of Corporate Relations is responsible for contributing to the success of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s overall resource development program, including prospect identification and planning, proposal development and writing. A priority of the position is the effective written and oral presentation of BPC’s mission, programmatic priorities and initiatives, and impacts, especially by means of proposals. In addition, the Manager will draft concept papers, presentations, and reports, and engage in ongoing corporate outreach activities.
• Maintains a portfolio of major corporate donors
• Prepares written and oral correspondence, program narratives, and reports as needed
• Creates and implements integrated fundraising strategy to secure gifts from corporations
• Oversees and implements cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for corporate prospects and donors
• Conducts research on donor prospects and prepares profiles and reports as needed
• Provides analysis and reports to track corporate progress toward fundraising goals
• Maintains a portfolio of corporate partner prospects and potential donors
• Plans and executes stakeholder events and engagement programs, project partnerships to promote corporate long-term support
• Prepares corporate contribute status reports for board and organization’s leadership
• Contributes to communications calendar for online and offline outreach to corporate donors
• Coordinates with Communications staff on related activities, including but not limited to: annual report, donor newsletters, online corporate activities and other outreach materials
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Hunger to immediately increase revenue quickly; self-motivated, driven, demonstrated initiative
• Skilled at reading people with the natural talent to adapt discussions based on varying audiences
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment across multiple programs and departments
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Performs additional related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• 4 to 6 years of fundraising/development experience in a nonprofit, association, or similar organization required; advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated ability to research and grasp complex policy and programmatic priorities
• Ability to translate highly technical information and concepts into easily readable language
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills and strong interpersonal interaction skills
• Thoroughness, timeliness, flexibility and an ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications; and skill with other software applications (CRM) is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Resourceful, results oriented, team-player with a positive “can do” attitude
BPC offers a competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send resume, introductory letter, writing sample and references to
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The Bipartisan Policy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING!
The American Trucking Associations, the nation’s leading trade and lobbying association for the trucking industry, seeks a meticulous individual with scheduling experience.
This position reports to the Vice President of Membership.
Qualifications:
• BS/BA degree preferred with a minimum of 3 years administrative experience
• Prior experience supporting CEO level executive
• Prior Association and/or Capitol Hill experience
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• 10% travel required
ATA provides a competitive salary and benefits package, and is located two blocks from the Ballston metro.
To apply please visit http://www.recruitingcenter.net/clients/trucking/publicjobs to submit your resume and cover letter.
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Washington, DC
Congressional and Political Affairs
Position Summary:
Responsible for the day-to-day administrative functions of ASAPAC and its related political activities in advancing the ASA political agenda to support the election and reelection of selected candidates to the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate and where appropriate, elected state offices. Assist with ASAPAC disbursement to lobbyists and ASA key contacts. Work collaboratively with the ASA Washington and Park Ridge staff and appropriate committees to promote teamwork through leadership and advance the interests of anesthesiologists in relation to legislation, regulation, and private-payer issues and activities.
Position Responsibilities (Expected Work):
This position is not static and will be revised as the need of the organization’s business evolves.
1. Major Activity: Maintain member data continuity in PACBuilder for committees, resident programs, donor levels and solicitation campaigns as directed by the ASAPAC Political Coordinator.
2. Major Activity: Input and accurately maintain all ASAPAC disbursement information in database.
3. Major Activity: Assist in ASAPAC solicitation campaigns.
4. Major Activity: Provide administrative support for ASAPAC Board as assigned, including preparation of agenda, correspondence, and reports; compiling and distributing meeting materials and arranging conference calls
5. Major Activity Provide administrative support for the Director of Congressional and Political Affairs and PAC Political Coordinator, including creating and proofing a variety of documents; originating correspondence independently or in draft form for the appropriate review; maintenance of files; obtaining and disseminating information requested for projects.
6. Major Activity: Track fundraisers and assist in coordinating staff attendance at Washington, DC based events and ASA donor attendance at local in-district and in-state events.
7. Major Activity: Assist in the monitoring of Congressional, Senate, and relevant state candidates’ campaigns.
8. Major Activity: Coordinate distribution of ASAPAC materials.
9. Major Activity: Organize and prepare complex documents requiring the integration of multiple office technology and software applications including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and PACBuilder database system.
10. Major Activity: Coordinate regular and special mailings and maintenance of mailing lists.
11. Major Activity: Assist in updating ASAPAC portion of ASA website.
12. Major Activity: Assist ASAPAC Political Coordinator in providing accurate and timely service to ASA members regarding ASAPAC contributions and activities.
Education and Training:
· Bachelor’s degree in political science or other relevant field preferred.
Work Experience:
· Some knowledge of political process, grassroots, political action, fundraising, PAC or campaign operations.
· Some knowledge of databases.
· Political or legislative internship preferred but not required.
Core Competencies:
· Effective verbal and written communication and analytical skills essential.
· Open to direction, supervision, and constructive criticism/feedback.
· Strong member service orientation
· Excellent computer skills, particularly in word and excel.
· Organized and able to coordinate projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
· Must be detail orientated.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Will spend the majority of the workday sitting, computing, and talking. Proofreading of materials for an extended period of time. Required infrequent lifting in the 5 – 15 pounds range. Work may be frequently interrupted. The work environment consists of an office environment with light noise. Some travel required. OSHA Category III: position whose tasks/duties will not put them at risk for exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, therefore, universal/standard precautions are not required.
To Apply: Please send all resumes and cover letters to
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CARE is seeking experienced Regional Advocacy Coordinators (RAC) for the Central and Western regions to play a key role in CARE's efforts to grow and mobilize the CARE Action Network (CAN), a diverse and active constituency dedicated to the fight against global poverty. S/he joins a close-knit Citizen Advocacy team of colleagues that works to influence U.S. development policies and programs that impact millions of people in the developing world.
The RAC is responsible for designing and implementing a regional strategy to mobilize CARE supporters, influentials and community leaders in order to engage policymakers around CARE's mission. To do this, the RAC seeks to build a cadre of advocates capable of reaching key U.S. legislators and thus enhance CARE's ability to influence public policy.
Responsibilities:
• Design and implement a regional strategy for the CARE Action Network to recruit, educate and mobilize advocates
• Conduct targeted outreach to high level (grasstops) advocates on behalf of CARE’s advocacy agenda
• Represent CARE in target states/districts, leverage new and existing partnerships and collaborate with other departments within CARE
• Actively employ CAN’s national engagement tools including the CARE National Conference, CARE National Day of Action, and State/District Chairs program
• Serve as a member of CARE’s Citizen Advocacy team and represent team on internal working groups
Required Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, public policy or related field
• 2-5 years experience in the field of U.S.-based or global advocacy
• Previous organizing experience with issue and/or political campaigns
• Volunteer management
• Interest in and willingness to travel throughout target region
• Strong public speaking and written communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of how U.S. government policies are created
• Knowledge and understanding of policy issues related to CARE’s mission
• Special events planning and logistics coordination
• Word processing, PowerPoint, internet and social media skills
• Database management skills
Desired Skills:
• Knowledge of CARE’s programs
• Previous work in international development advocacy
• Experience with media outreach, public relations, education and online advocacy
Please follow the links below to apply for these positions:
https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=1826
https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=1827
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Venn Strategies, a nationally recognized, independent public affairs and government relations firm, is seeking a professional with 5+ years of policy/public affairs experience to support a substantial client portfolio in the economic policy arena. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of congressional and federal issues, political players and processes, and industry interests. The ideal candidate must be client-focused, action-oriented, an excellent communicator (both verbally and in writing), a team player and quick learner with a strong work ethic and the ability to multi-task. Candidates must possess a level of comfort working across political ideological aisles and in a variety of issue areas including but not limited to tax, commerce, and financial services. Salary commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits. Resumes with cover letter and writing sample should be sent to
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Requisition ID 11579BR
Job Category Government Affairs
PURPOSE:
This position will work with policy and reimbursement issues that affect Novo Nordisk’s (NNI) brands, with a focus on obesity, hemophilia, inflammation, and growth hormone. This position will also support company-wide federal and state healthcare reform implementation efforts and miscellaneous Government Affairs & Public Policy (GA & PP) issues on an ad hoc basis.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports directly to the Associate Director, Public Policy, within the GA & PP department. Interacts with many external parties, especially members of the executive branch of the federal government (federal agencies), consultants and other entities working for NNI, trade associations, and law firms. Works closely with internal parties across NNI, including Managed Markets Sales, Diabetes Sales, BioPharm Market Access, Sales and Marketing, Finance, and Legal. Will be based in the Washington, D.C. or Princeton, NJ office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Leads policy and reimbursement work for new obesity franchise
• Collaborates with Diabetes Marketing, Managed Markets Sales, and other internal and external stakeholders to obtain appropriate coverage and reimbursement of new obesity product in government healthcare programs
• Within scope of authority, monitors all aspects of policy changes proposed by federal agencies that may impact obesity to ensure that the relevant internal departments are aware of issues and that NNI responds appropriately
• Drafts letters to the Administration and federal agencies with respect to government regulations impacting obesity, within scope of authority
• Participates in relevant internal meetings regarding issues affecting NNI’s obesity business that have a policy component
• Serves as the company’s representative in trade associations or advisory groups focused on obesity policy and reimbursement
• Supports the BioPharm franchise on policy and reimbursement issues
• Drafts letters to the Administration and federal agencies with respect to government regulations impacting hemophilia, growth hormone, or inflammation, within scope of authority
• Collaborates with the BioPharm franchise with respect to obtaining better coverage, coding and reimbursement in government accounts for NNI’s hemophilia, growth hormone and inflammation products (both medical and pharmacy benefit products)
• Assists brand teams in the submission of coding applications for new BioPharm products
• Within scope of authority, monitors all aspects of policy changes proposed by federal agencies that may impact hemophilia, growth hormone, or inflammation to ensure that the relevant internal departments are aware of issues and that NNI responds appropriately
• Assists Associate Director, Public Policy, with federal and state healthcare reform implementation work
• Drafts memos, educational materials, and presentations detailing the impact of federal policy decisions on the company’s business, as well as Government Affairs’ strategy to protect the company and its stakeholders
• Drafts letters to the Administration and federal agencies with respect to healthcare reform government regulations, within scope of authority
• Performs other work as directed by management
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Approximately 20-30% travel required, including travel to NNI’s Princeton, NJ office.
DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE:
• Ensure that reporting personnel have 3P forms with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process
• Manage the application and communication of all NNI policies, procedures, and NNI Way of Management
• Ensure that the IDP forms include completed Learning and Aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree required; Post-graduate degree a plus
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required
• Must have the ability to effectively deliver information, and explain, advocate and negotiate positions and issues to a broad spectrum of individuals
• Must have the ability to analyze and respond to regulations, as well as communicate implications in a straightforward manner to internal and external stakeholders
• Must have the ability to work under tight deadlines, with little supervision required
• Must have an in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, healthcare reform, and pharmaceutical reimbursement issues
Department HR - CHANGING DIABETES & PUBLIC POL (1)
Position Location US - Washington, DC
City Washington DC
State/Provinces US - DC
Degree Required Bachelor's Degree Required
Percent Travel 20 - 30%
Nearest Major Market: Washington DC
Job Segments: Public Policy, Accounts Payable, Biotech, Pharmaceutical Sales, Special Medicine, Legal, Finance, Science, Sales, Healthcare
Apply Online: http://www.novonordisk-jobs.com/job/washington-dc-manager%2c-reimbursement-&-public-policy-job-dc-20001/2337258/#.UNiBA1MnZnI.email?&utm_campaign=FADV
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This Program Associate, Advocacy provides program assistance to the Federal, State, and Youth Advocacy programs. The position plays an important role in assisting with monitoring and developing responses to federal/state legislation and policy initiatives, federal regulatory activity, youth advocacy activities and industry monitoring work. The Program Associate also manages a major annual report and coordinates a small grants program. Additionally, this position is responsible for related administrative support. The Program Associate reports to the Director, Outreach.
Responsibilities
Federal Advocacy
• Track FDA requests for comments, proposed and final rules, meetings of the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee and subcommittees, etc. in the Federal Register and prepare summaries for the Advocacy Team.
• Submit comments to the FDA or other Federal agencies relating to FDA regulation of tobacco products.
• Monitor comments from other organizations on the Tobacco Control Act.
• Conduct research on various topics related to tobacco bills and other legislative issues, as requested by Advocacy Team.
• Coordinate letters to the Hill, including editing, proofing, merging and formatting.
• Contact Hill offices for information on members’ positions.
• Maintain the Congress Plus legislative database.
• Coordinate meetings including, but not limited to, the Quarterly Partners Meeting.
State Advocacy
• Manage the state assistance grant program for the state team, including editing the applications and ensuring their passage through the internal and external processes.
• Manage the preparation of the annual State Report. This includes conducting research, compiling data, developing materials, writing narratives and working with the communications and web teams to publicize the report.
Youth Advocacy
• Manage financial functions for the Youth Advocacy program to include the budget, invoices, contracts and check requests.
• Respond to inquiries on youth advocacy issues, compile materials, and complete mailings.
• Manage and update databases of youth advocates and group lists.
• Manage Youth Advocacy of the Year Awards (YAYA) nominations and the selection process.
• Manage Youth Advocacy Mini Grants and Events in a box application process
• Help staff special events including Kick Butts Day, Youth Advocates of the Year Awards Gala Visits, Youth Symposium, National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH), and World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH).
• Assist with travel arrangements for youth and their families.
• Serve as alternate point of contact for youth and their parents.
Other Responsibilities
• Assist with Accountability activities to include conducting research on industry activities, providing input to the monitoring database, maintaining and updating files of industry-related materials and products.
• Assist in the development of presentations, reports, and other materials used in outreach, policy advocacy and accountability efforts.
• Respond to inquiries about the Campaign’s work from staff, partners, and youth.
Required Skills
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two (2) years program support or related experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; ability to prepare brief summaries of legislation and regulations.
• Experience in conducting basic research on legislative & regulatory issues.
• Ability to track multiple projects simultaneously and to juggle competing priorities.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Interest or commitment to the issue of tobacco control.
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization, both written and orally.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with only general supervision.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, including salary history, with your resume and a brief writing sample to:
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. Please reference the position code: PAA-04 in the subject line of your email. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. No Phone calls Please.
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a leader in the fight to reduce tobacco use in the United States and around the world. By changing public attitudes and public policies on tobacco, the Campaign works to prevent kids from smoking, help smokers quit and protect everyone from secondhand smoke. A non-profit organization established in 1996, the Campaign works with more than 130 organizational partners, including public health, medical, education, civic, corporate, youth and religious organizations. The Campaign does not accept any government or tobacco industry funding.
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Florida Association of Planned Parenthood Affiliates
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
The Statewide Legislative Director is a senior strategist who
advocates policy positions representing Planned Parenthood before the
Florida legislature and state Executive branch agencies. The Director
serves as the organization’s primary contact with members of the state
legislature, key legislative and administration staffers, and coalition
partners. The Director leads the development and execution of a
coordinated state plan that maximizes the resources and effectiveness of
all partners on legislative affairs, advocacy and electoral campaigns.
POSITION SUMMARY:
• Lobbies members of state legislature and their staff on Planned
Parenthood’s policy issues, including supporting Planned Parenthood’s
role as a health care provider, and related legislation and regulations
and serves as Planned Parenthood’s "voice” at the state Capitol.
• Writes legislative analysis, summaries and talking points on
Planned Parenthood issues for members of legislature, their staff,
affiliates and coalition partners.
• Monitors legislative and
regulatory developments and activities and provides Planned Parenthood
affiliates with the latest information regarding legislative and
regulatory activity, including policy recommendations.
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Communicates, coordinates and strategizes with coalition partners;
represents Planned Parenthood's positions in statewide coalition
meetings and works to build consensus on issues.
• Serves as a
legislative and electoral spokesperson with media and develops
collateral materials as needed for related communications work.
Supervises the Government Relations Manager and consultants
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Promotes
an organizational culture that embraces the agency’s workplace values
of respect, caring, support, effective communication, teamwork,
collaboration, accountability and responsibility; and works with
colleagues to create and maintain a workplace environment reflective of
those values.
Represents Planned Parenthood’s mission and policy positions when speaking to external audiences.
In
collaboration with five local Planned Parenthood affiliates, formulates
and implements legislative strategy to carry out Planned Parenthood's
goals regarding reproductive health policies and sexual health programs.
Lobbies
members of state legislature and their staff on reproductive health and
related legislation and serves as Planned Parenthood’s "voice” at the
state Capitol.
Monitors legislative development and activities
and provides Planned Parenthood affiliates with the latest information
regarding legislative activity and coordinates efforts to mobilize
activities in support of the organization’s policy positions.
Communicates,
coordinates and strategizes with coalition partners; represents Planned
Parenthood's positions in statewide coalition meetings and works to
develop consensus on issues.
Supervises volunteers and interns.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science,
Women’s Studies, or closely related field; A minimum of five years of
relevant work experience; Word processing and desktop publishing;
Experience developing and maintaining credible and productive
relationships; with elected officials, candidates for office, coalition
partners, media and managing rapid/crisis response; Experience managing
rapid/crisis response and managing multiple high level projects with
moving parts with little supervision; Experience creating and executing
detailed work plans and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
EEOC and Drug free Workplace
Please apply Here.
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The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA) – a non-profit organization of state and local air pollution control agencies – seeks a senior-level policy associate to join our small, fast-paced Capitol Hill office.
The Senior Staff Associate will staff the association’s committees dealing with foundation issues under the Clean Air Act, including those involving air quality permitting, such as New Source Review, Title V and greenhouse gas permitting; ambient air monitoring; emissions inventories; and air quality modeling. With respect to these issues, the Senior Staff Associate will take the lead on tracking and analyzing federal regulations, legislation and policies; writing comments, testimony, newsletter articles and specialty reports; keeping committee and association members apprised of timely information and developments; overseeing special projects; developing briefing materials; and responding to substantive information requests.
Qualified applicants should have:
1) An advanced degree, such as a JD or MA;
2) At least five years of relevant experience, preferably with the Clean Air Act;
3) Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
4) Exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills;
5) The ability to multitask; and
6) Should be a flexible team player.
We offer a competitive salary depending on experience, and an excellent benefits package.
Applicants should submit a resume and written personal statement explaining their interest and background in Clean Air Act issues and career goals to
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by January 18, 2013.
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VIA Metropolitan Transit (VIA) in San Antonio, Texas is seeking an experienced government/public relations, communications and marketing professional to serve as the organization’s Chief of Public Engagement. The Chief of Public Engagement directly manages all activities that promote, enhance and communicate VIA’s brand and messages to its riders, stakeholders and the general public.
Reporting directly to the President/Chief Executive Officer and serving as an integral member of the senior executive management team, the Chief of Public Engagement is directly responsible for governmental affairs including local, state and national legislation, political activity and relationships. The position is also responsible for communications, marketing, customer service and community relations.
This is an amazing opportunity. VIA, already among the largest and most efficient bus systems in the country, is investing in new and advanced transit systems to better serve San Antonio and facilitate future growth and development. VIA currently provides bus and paratransit services throughout the San Antonio metropolitan area. The system moves more than 45 million passengers annually on 600 vehicles covering a service area that stretches over 1200 square miles. VIA is governed by an eleven member Board of Trustees, is supported by a dedicated sales tax and an annual operating budget of $177million. The organization has over 2000 employees.
The ideal candidate must have experience managing complex projects and programs, be highly motivated with exceptional leadership and communication skills. He or she must also have a Bachelor’s Degree, 10 years of experience in progressively responsible positions and a professional background in one or more of the following: legislative affairs, marketing or communications. Also, 7 years of experience in a senior management position. Strong experience may substitute for the degree.
Our firm, KL Executive Search LLC, has been engaged to identify potential candidates for this exciting opportunity. Interested parties are invited to submit their resumes with a salary history to:
Tony Kouneski
Principal
KL Executive Search, LLC
301-946-4445
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Jack Leary
Principal
KL Executive Search, LLC
508-563-7330
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Estimated start date: Immediately (January/February 2013)
Experience and/or expertise desired:
Has significant experience developing and executing complex strategies for a successful major initiative, such as a political campaign. Deep understanding of media relations, gorilla and traditional marketing, and significant understanding of public policy.
Experience drafting and implementing engagement campaigns that prompt and support a change in audience behavior. Capable of creating a message that appeals to a broad spectrum of audiences. Ability to create strong audience engagement and develop high message exposure.
Capable of developing and understanding overall organization strategic Vision. Proven ability to visualize where an organization is going and map full strategy while reacting and responding to real-time situations, results and ‘consumer’ feedback.
Focused on details, results, and organized execution; takes a structured approach to successfully manage complex initiatives. Displays strong leadership and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven history of anticipating crisis management prior to occurrence and of managing crises post facto.
Personal interest in the plight of obesity and overweight.
Description of position:
Work with NuSI President and Management team to:
– Understand, refine, and integrate the five objectives of NuSI’s communication strategy: (1) change public behavior based on correct information, (2) change provider attitude and advice based on correct information, (3) change formal nutritional guidelines based on correct information, (4) change policy based on correct information, and (5) raise money to support research.
– Develop comprehensive corporate strategy that supports all moving pieces of the organization under one direction, including but not limited to: (1) central messaging for diverse and varied audiences, (2) movement programs that prompt desired response from targeted audience, (3) public relations and credibility building, (4) all levels of donor development and fundraising efforts, (5) crisis communications as needed, and (6) progress and status of research.
– Create a Movement: activate, engage, and recruit awareness from both the general public and influential thought and policy leaders. This will be accomplished by actively contributing on various social media platforms, developing specific ‘ask’ campaigns that instigate shareable content and inspire mass education, and recruit a body of supporters in the interim of releasing consortium studies. A successful movement gives an identity and a voice to the afflicted population (over 2/3 of the U.S. is overweight, with over 1/3 obese) and inspires support from the remaining 1/3 population. Movement programs may include: creating an online research library accessed by public via NuSI website, volunteer opportunities and local initiatives, and policy / activist campaigns targeted at specific influencers, and large-scale awareness events such as walks/runs.
– Develop comprehensive communications strategy for multiple audiences (e.g., the public, medical providers, and policy makers) and disseminated through multiple channels (e.g., media, influential citizens, influential scientists, and thought leaders).
– Establish NuSI as a trustworthy authority in national discourse regarding nutrition and good science; includes booking national TV appearances, syndicated radio shows, and editorial pieces, requiring cultivating a strong and recurring strategic relationship with mainstream media and leading print and online publications.
– Design, budget, and implement staff and/or consultants and infrastructure necessary to execute strategic goals, including metrics for measuring impact and success states. Supervisory responsibility for department staff of two to three and consultants, as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a government relations related field or communications.
- At least 7-10 years of professional experience in a senior management role including grassroots issues advocacy, issues or campaign management, and/or federal legislative affairs.
- Staff management and strategic planning experience required.
- Strong writing skills and the ability to tailor a message to meet the needs of targeted audiences, and experience using technology and new media, required.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of the legislative process; lobbying or other legislative experience desirable.
- Computer proficiency with MSOffice and experience with Internet-based research tools.
- Ability to work additional hours as needed.
- Willingness to relocate to San Diego, CA.
To apply:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and 3 references via email to:
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About CLASP
CLASP’s mission is to improve the lives of low-income people by developing and advocating for federal, state and local policies to strengthen families and create pathways to education and work. Our vision is an America where children grow up safe, healthy, nurtured, and prepared to succeed; where young people and adults have the skills and supports they need to fulfill their potential and to contribute to society and the economy; where jobs provide decent wages and family friendly policies; where poverty is rare; where there is justice for all; and where all people can participate equally and their communities can prosper. Through careful research and analysis and effective advocacy, CLASP develops and promotes new ideas, mobilizes others, and directly assists governments and advocates to put in place successful strategies that deliver results that matter to people across America. We are nonpartisan and situated at the intersection of local practice, national research, and state and federal policy, and striving to translate each world to each other.
Position Summary
After 32 years, CLASP’s current Executive Director, Alan Houseman, will retire in 2013. This is an exciting and important opportunity for CLASP to reflect on its successful history and identify an individual with the vision, experience, and passion to lead our next chapter. Our ideal candidate brings significant leadership experience and a proven ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for an organization or cause. S/he is a skilled communicator with demonstrated experience serving as a public spokesperson and building relationships with diverse stakeholders. The successful candidate will be highly effective at attracting, developing and managing talented staff to achieve their full potential. The Executive Director will play a significant role in diversifying and expanding CLASP’s funding sources; therefore, previous fundraising experience is essential.
Key Areas of Responsibility
• Strategic Leadership and Vision: Develop, articulate, and execute CLASP’s strategic vision
• Public Awareness: Serve as a public spokesperson for CLASP and increase awareness of its mission to various audiences, including Congress, the Administration, foundations, media, and partners
• Fundraising: Diversify and expand CLASP’s funding sources while deepening relationships with existing funders
• Talent Recruiting and Development: Support the professional development of existing staff and recruit new talent
• Board engagement: Effectively leverage the Board’s expertise and resources and ensure regular and relevant communication
Ideal Qualifications
• Experience in a senior leadership position with a proven ability to develop, articulate, and execute a vision
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading a staff, Board, funders, partners, and other key stakeholders
• Experience serving as a public representative with an ability to build awareness and generate interest in a cause or organization
• Successful record of initiating relationships with and cultivating diverse funding sources, including individuals, foundations, corporations, and government entities
• Commitment to CLASP’s vision, mission, and values
Apply Online here. Questions may be directed to our search consultant Katie McNerney at
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DC VOTE
Executive Director
Washington, D.C.
Summary
Founded in 1998, is an award-winning organization dedicated to securing full voting representation in Congress and full democracy for the more than half a million residents of the District of Columbia. Americans living in our nation's capital pay full federal taxes, fight and die in wars and serve on juries, but are denied voting representation in the House and the Senate. While DC residents have an elected mayor and the DC Council, all locally passed laws and the local budget must be sent to Congress for review and approval. In many cases, Congress overrules decisions of the local government. DC Vote is working to end this injustice and to protect DC's local democracy.
DC Vote is searching for a dynamic, innovative, and experienced leader to serve as our next Executive Director. The ideal candidate will bring a track record of building successful advocacy campaigns, an ability to cultivate relationships with diverse audiences, experience leading a seasoned team, and a genuine passion for DC Vote’s mission. Optimism, persistence, creativity, and collaboration are just a few of the essential traits of DC Vote’s next leader.
Responsibilities
Advocacy
• Achieve DC Vote’s mission by leading its staff and Board of Directors in the successful creation and implementation of innovative national and local campaigns, grassroots strategies, partnerships, and media strategies
• Represent DC Vote to various audiences, including Congress, the administration and related agencies, among activists, in coalitions and at conferences and other meetings
Organizational leadership
• Lead DC Vote’s dynamic and passionate staff of six professionals
• Foster an organizational culture that promotes excellence and encourages collaboration
• Develop and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, including community members, nonprofits, businesses, and government officials at the local and national level
• Engage the Board of Directors in regular communication to maximize their time, expertise, and resources
• Ensure the organization’s fiscal health through the responsible management and reporting of the organization’s finances
Fundraising
• Oversee DC Vote’s fundraising strategy to ensure the organization’s financial sustainability
• Manage and grow existing relationships with individual, corporate, foundation, and government funders
• Identify new and diverse sources of funding and partnership opportunities at the local and national level
Requirements
• Expertise developing and implementing an advocacy strategy and a proven track record of creating and leading successful national or regional issue campaigns
• Proficiency and passion for grassroots organizing or membership development
• Understanding of the legislative process and how to navigate Capitol Hill
• Understanding of and experience working with local or state legislature
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with extensive public speaking and media relations experience
• Experience serving as a senior leader of a dynamic, fast-paced organization and leading a team of mature, seasoned professionals
• Ability to cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders and solicit funds from diverse sources, including individuals, government agencies, foundations, and businesses
• A demonstrated passion for civil rights issues and a persistent commitment to DC Vote’s mission and objectives
• A deep understanding of Washington, DC’s constituents, culture, opportunities, and challenges
• Strong command of technology, including Microsoft Office
• If not currently a resident of Washington, D.C., ability to relocate to Washington, D.C.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume online here (if link doesn’t work, copy and paste the following into the URL: http://leaderfit.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=1740651
Please direct any questions to our search consultant Katie McNerney at LeaderFit:
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DC Vote is an equal opportunity employer and greatly values diversity.
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Land Trust Alliance
Overview
The Land Trust Alliance is a national conservation organization whose mission is to save the places people love by strengthening land conservation throughout America. The Alliance works with Congress to pass tax incentives and funding that help landowners to choose conservation over development. The Alliance serves as a university for land conservation that trains the people who do the work to conserve cherished farms, forests, parks and trails. It strengthens community-based land trusts by providing workshops, online learning, research, standards, and accreditation services. The Alliance’s conservation defense program helps land trusts ensure that conserved land stays protected forever. The Alliance works with the media to promote land conservation and engage more Americans in saving our most treasured places.
Summary Description
The Conservation Campaign Director is responsible for strategic leadership in planning, implementing and managing a national grasstops initiative to influence federal legislation for conservation. The position supervises three staff and works closely with the Alliance’s senior leadership team and especially the Director of Public Policy who is responsible for policy analysis and legislative strategy. The position is full-time position, requires some weekend and evening work and travel.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Design specific campaigns on priority policy issues working collaboratively with the Director of Public Policy
• Lead efforts in target districts to research/uncover existing grasstops relationships with members of Congress, build new grasstops leaders, and leverage those relationships to influence the outcome of federal legislation
• Expand and track growth of grasstops relationships
• Establish and track metrics for successful grasstops engagements and campaigns
• Partner with the Education, Communications and Regional programs to integrate policy objectives into their work with land trusts
• Increase engagement and solicit input from land trust leaders on policy. Serve as liaison to Land Trust Leadership Council
• Win campaign goals and strengthen the grasstops network through strategic use of the Alliance’s national conference (Rally), lobby days, land trust policy briefings calls, advocacy training, media coverage, and social media tools.
• Build relationships with a targeted set of land trusts
• Coordinate congressional visits for Mary Pope and Rand Wentworth
• Build relationships with state associations and larger land trusts that are actively engaged in state and local policy to connect them to one another and deepen their involvement in federal policy.
• Build relationships with other national organizations field/organizing/mobilizing staff.
• Manage staff team
Qualifications:
• At least eight years of senior campaign management experience in political campaigns or organizing national grasstops initiatives for non-profits.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a graduate degree in law, business or public policy desirable.
• Strong background in federal policy and campaign management. Prefer strong Capitol Hill experience.
• Personal commitment and enthusiasm for land conservation required. Knowledge of land trusts and of relevant tax issues, highly desirable.
• Ability to analyze issues critically and strategically.
• Proven ability to devise and implement campaigns to change public policies.
• Strong writing and speaking skills, ability to communicate effectively with both land trusts and public policy decision-makers.
• Ability to work constructively with others from a broad range of political perspectives.
• Proven ability to manage staff and to create a collegial work environment.
• Ability to travel..
Compensation:
Competitive salary and benefits provided.
Contact:
Send resume and cover letter via email to
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. If email is not an option, applications will be accepted by mail to Human Resources Manager, Land Trust Alliance, 1660 L Street, NW, Ste 1100, Washington, DC 20036.
The Land Trust Alliance’s mission is to save the places people love by strengthening land conservation across America. The Land Trust Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or marital status.
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 The Tutor Our Children coalition--a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization--was created to draw attention to the importance of maintaining free after-school tutoring for needy students in struggling schools. It includes individuals and organizations committed to ensuring that parents retain the power to select the student support programs that are most appropriate for their children. To support this mission, Tutor Our Children has an immediate opening for a full-time Project Coordinator who will ensure the successful attainment of the organization’s goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Monitor the planning, implementation, tracking and completion of assigned project(s).
• Develop and coordinate campaign to maintain free tutoring programs nationally.
• Coordinate and manage campaign activities at the local and state levels.
• Coordinate press outreach.
• Track activities and projects and report status and performance to the coalition.
• Engage third party organizations to support campaign efforts.
• Monitor the development of projects and manage and ensure project schedules.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• BS in Business or related field or equivalent experience and training.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• Ability to work with various stakeholders including elected officials, community leaders, parents, and students.
• Experience working “on-staff” in a government-related environment (preferred).
• Strong software skills (MS Project, MS Excel, MS SharePoint).
• History of successful project delivery on time and within scope.
• Political or advocacy campaign experience (preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and oral.
• Knowledge of education reform landscape (preferred).
Please send cover letter, resume and references to
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The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a non-profit health-advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., that focuses on improving nutrition, food safety, and public health. CSPI publishes Nutrition Action Healthletter, the nation’s largestcirculation nutrition newsletter. CSPI provides valuable, objective information to the public; represents citizens’ interests before legislative, regulatory, and judicial bodies; and ensures that advances in science are used for the public good. CSPI is supported largely by the 850,000 U.S. and Canadian subscribers to its Nutrition Action Healthletter and by foundation grants.
The Senior Nutrition Policy Associate advocates for improved nutrition and health policy with local, state and federal policy makers, encourages the food industry to improve their products and practices, and engages health professionals, academics, and concerned citizens in supporting nutrition policy. This position reports to the Director of Nutrition Policy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Lobby policy makers, build coalitions and organize grassroots in support of nutrition policies, programs, and funding.
• Manage nutrition policy projects and help develop policy strategy.
• Conduct policy research and writing projects, including drafting reports, correspondence, fact sheets and other advocacy materials.
• Develop advocacy materials for policy makers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with national, state and local advocates and policy makers. Cultivate support for nutrition policies from health professionals, university faculty, organizations and concerned citizens.
• Represent CSPI at conferences, meetings and in coalitions.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree (MS, MPH, MPP) in health, policy or nutrition, or a BS degree in one of these areas; plus at least 7 years of professional policy experience.
• Excellent research and writing skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including public speaking experience.
• Knowledge of the legislative process; lobbying or other legislative experience desirable.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and government regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and with supervision; and ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Computer proficiency with MSOffice and experience with Internet-based research tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and frequent deadlines.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed.
• Interest and commitment to CSPI’s work and mission.
To Apply
Please send your application materials, which should include a cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest, writing sample, and résumé, to:
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. Include “Attn: HSNP” in the subject line.
CSPI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package along with a healthy working environment. CSPI is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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National public company seeks a fulltime government relations professional to shepherd passage of 21st Century good-government legislation in multiple states. This person needs to be able to size up the political dynamics of different states and develop—and execute—a political strategy encompassing all branches and levels of state government.
This person needs to be adept at developing political relationships, strategic partnerships, and coalitions. This government relations specialist will need to have experience in lobbying and in managing lobbyists. The position’s responsibilities go hand-in-hand with the company’s ongoing product development efforts as we adapt our technologies to meet state-by-state needs. Successful candidates will have a background in law, politics or communications and, ideally, in product development.
Please send résumé and a cover letter with salary requirements to
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Full benefits, EOE.
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