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Communications Director - Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz (TX-27)

OhMyGov! — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:29:00 GMT

Senior Texas Democrat seeks a hard working Communications Director to handle press operations. Duties include serving as spokesperson for the Member, scheduling interview requests, and drafting communications materials—press releases, op-eds, speeches, talking points, statements, constituent response letters, newsletters, e- newsletters, and telephone town halls. Candidate will also update and maintain official website. Candidate will work closely with both DC and district office staff. Hill, campaign, journalism, or PR experience preferred. Texas ties and Spanish fluency a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Send cover letter, resume, references, and two writing samples with “Communications Director Position” in the subject line to texascommunicationsdirector@gmail.com .

Program Analyst: VA Office of Rural Health

seniorexec — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:51:00 GMT

Salary Range: 102,721.00 - 133,543.00 USD per year

Open Period: Friday, January 02, 2009 to Friday, January 16, 2009

Series & Grade: GS-0343-14 Position Information: Full Time Career/Career Conditional

Promotion Potential: 14

Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC

Who May Be Considered: Status Candidates (Merit Promotion Eligibles)

Vacancy Identification Number: VY230608

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Friday, January 16, 2009.

Employing Organization: VHA Office of the Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for Health (ADUSH), Office of Rural Health located in Washington, DC.

Major Duties: The incumbent in this position serves as a Management and Program Analyst in the Office of Rural health in the VHA Office of the Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for Health (ADUSH) for Policy and Planning. This office provides guidance to the Under Secretary for Health in matters related to rural health policy development, analysis, decision making, and implementation activities affecting the entire VA healthcare system.

Conducts and organizes supporting studies that apply specific health care concepts to existing or proposed program or legislative initiatives.
Researches and evaluates policy and programs to improve the access and delivery of health care services in rural and highly rural areas for the planning and implementation of appropriate health care to improve access and delivery of health care in rural and highly rural areas.
Provides technical and policy advice on health care financing and rural health care proposals reflecting the Administration's objectives and priorities.
Reviews program policies for consistency with the policy direction of the Secretary and Under Secretary for Health identifying the need for specified areas of analysis.
Defines or redefines major and critical problems and for advising management of the advantages and disadvantages of various approaches.
Provides program management and oversight for various contract vehicles in excess of $10M.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Open to the following: Current Federal employee serving under a career or career conditional appointment, former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, or persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under Special Hiring Authorities. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA). Veterans preference eligible or veterans who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after at least three consecutive years of active duty may also be considered. A DD-214 that includes beginning and ending dates of service and character of discharge (Member Copy 4) Must Be submitted to verify eligibility. Veteran retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30% or more, please provide the SF-15 and supporting documentation from the VA along with DD-214.

Key Requirements:

U. S. Citizenship Required
New Appointees may be subject to a probationary period
Relocation Incentive may be authorized

For more information, please go to USAjobs.

Seeking Experienced Speechwriter/Communications Director

OhMyGov! — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:15:00 GMT

[NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REPLIED TO THIS POSTING, PLEASE DO NOT REPLY AGAIN! THANKS!] Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ), a veteran member of the House Appropriations Committee, is seeking an experienced speechwriter/communications director for his Washington, DC office. This is NOT an entry level position. We are looking for someone with extensive communications and writing experience. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy, as well as writing speeches, media releases, opinion pieces, email updates, and newsletters. Serious candidates should write extremely well, have solid political experience and instincts, as well as sufficient technical skills to expertly manage our website. Please email a cover letter, resume and writing sample (no more than one page each!!) to: bob.decheine@mail.house.gov. Please no phone calls, faxes, snail mail or drop-bys.

Financial Services Legislative Assistant

Andrew B. Einhorn — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:06:00 GMT

Extremely active, moderate Florida Democrat serving on the Financial Services Committee seeks a talented individual with expertise in insurance and banking issues to serve as a legislative assistant. Applicants should have strong writing and communication skills and an ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This is not an entry level position. Interested candidates should email a resume with references to florida22jobs@gmail.com with "Financial Services LA" as your subject title. No phone calls please.

Executive Assistant - Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ)

Andrew B. Einhorn — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:11:00 GMT

Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) is seeking an Executive Assistant for his Washington, DC office. This is not an entry-level position and significant previous Capitol Hill experience is required. Duties include: IQ scheduling, drafting correspondence, travel coordination, maintaining Member’s personal files, budget and personnel files, equipment procurement, archiving all official papers and strong familiarity with House Ethics rules including the filing of personal financial disclosure forms. Please email a cover letter, resume and writing sample to bob.decheine@mail.house.gov.

Manager of Advocacy Communications

OhMyGov! — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:53:00 GMT

The National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization's Public Policy Team seeks a Manager of Advocacy Communications to provide communications support and media/public relations outreach for end-of-life care advocacy issues. Duties include developing and implementing an advocacy communications plan; writing and producing news releases, articles, op-ed pieces; building relationships with public and health policy reporters and media outlets; assisting membership with media outreach, advocacy activities, support and planning for Congressional meetings; evaluating media outreach efforts; providing media relations and logistics support for special events. Requires strong writing, editing, desktop publishing, communications skills, a degree in a related field, experience on/with Capitol Hill. Great working environment and location - just steps from the King Street metro.

Cover letter w/salary requirements and writing samples to amontes@nhpco.org.

CHIEF OF STAFF: House Democrat

Andrew B. Einhorn — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:04:00 GMT

Progressive Southern California Democrat seeks Chief of Staff to oversee and lead the Member's legislative agenda, communications, district outreach, and constituent services. The ideal candidate should have previous Hill, management and political experience. A teamwork attitude and good sense of humor are required. California ties and Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required. Please send résumé and cover letter to ca39jobs@mail.house.gov. No calls or drop-ins please.

Program Director - Operation Understanding DC

OhMyGov! — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:05:00 GMT

Operation Understanding DC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has pioneered a leadership
program for African American and Jewish high school students in the greater metropolitan Washington
DC area. Our mission is to build a generation of African American and Jewish community leaders who
promote respect, understanding and cooperation while working to eradicate racism, anti-Semitism and all
forms of discrimination. See www.oudc.org for more information about the program.

This is a full time position. The Program Director works with and reports to the Executive Director and is
aided by a volunteer Program Committee. The qualified candidate will possess exceptional facilitator
skills, experience promoting multicultural ideals and facilitating leadership development, be interested in
and engaging to high school students, possess excellent communication skills, have a background in or a
willingness and aptitude to learn the histories of peoples of Black and Jewish descent and the American
Civil Rights Movement. An ideal candidate will combine the above with being a team player and a self-
motivator.

Program Implementation

Design, staff and execute the curriculum of all student programs, retreats and special events
Recruit, brief and oversee volunteer speakers for the programs
Evaluate the effectiveness of programs
Work with a program development committee in order to complete these goals
Design, plan and lead the summer journey
Schedule, coordinate and oversee student speeches, workshops, etc.
Record a Program Journal or Manual
Help plan and supervise annual graduation
Implement program within the confines of the budget as interpreted by the Executive Director
Plan, coordinate and implement parent program initiatives

Recruitment & Selection

Prepare and disseminate student recruitment information
Find appropriate and cost-effective ways to advertise the program
Coordinate recruitment sessions with local student organizations
Manage receipt of applications and determine eligibility of applications
Manage volunteers to assist in these efforts
Train volunteers to conduct interviews
Coordinate the logistics of the interview weekend
Orientation new students and provide introduction of the OUDC program and family

Student Relations

Enforce student acceptance of, and monitor students’ progress in fulfilling, the “agreement”
Coordinate students performing volunteer office hours
Provide consistent, effective policies and rules for student conduct
Provide discipline when students run afoul of stated policies
Provide mentoring for all students

Administration/Management

- Produce and disseminate “paper” notices of events for students at least one week prior to the
event (10 days is preferable)
- Work collegially with ED to ensure professional publication and correspondence
- Maintain strict budgetary constraints
- Inform the Board of program developments as requested

Salary range: $32,000-37,000 per year, depending upon experience. Excellent health benefits. To apply,
e-mail resume to info@oudc.org.

HIV & AIDS Advisor - Boston, MA

Andrew B. Einhorn — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:03:00 GMT

Job Title: HIV & AIDS Advisor

Posting Date: 12/08/2008

Deadline Date: 01/16/2009

Description:
JSI provides high-quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs worldwide. JSI has implemented projects in 102 countries, and currently operates from seven U.S. and 38 international offices. In order to meet current program needs and contribute to the development of new initiatives, JSI seeks to add an additional HIV & AIDS Advisor to its HIV & AIDS team. The advisor will have responsibility as the senior corporate liaison between JSI headquarters and a portfolio of bilateral field projects addressing HIV & AIDS and will play a key role in JSI's project support structure. The position reports to the Director, JSI Center for HIV & AIDS, JSI/Boston, and works as part of JSI's International Division in Boston.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Support project implementation in an advisory capacity and monitor overall progress in achieving project objectives for bilateral HIV & AIDS programs.
- Assure high standards for project management and technical quality and help ensure successful project implementation.
- Manage periodic contact with key clients to seek feedback and guidance.
- Lead field project planning and evaluation processes.
- Assess technical resource needs and identify resources to fill these needs.
- Provide direct technical assistance in HIV & AIDS.
- Participate in new business development activities.
- Identify program staff and consultants for bilateral programs, both existing and proposed.
- Collaborate with other JSI programs to provide technical and management assistance as required.
- Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Advanced degree in public health, management, public policy, business, or related fields
- 5-8 years working in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of international health projects
- 3-5 years overseas employment experience, preferably in more than one country (Developing country experience is strongly preferred.)
- Strong managerial, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Technical expertise and experience in HIV & AIDS
- Knowledge of and experience working with PEPFAR, USAID and other USG support
- Knowledge of Global Fund, foundations and other HIV program funders
- Knowledge of, or ability to quickly grasp, JSI management and quality assurance systems
- Ability to work in at least one language in addition to English is desirable
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to establish a team and work as part of it

Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 01/16/2009.

Apply Online by 03/31/2008

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No phone calls please.

JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. M/F/H/V/D

Finance and Administrative Manager - Rosslyn, VA

Andrew B. Einhorn — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:01:00 GMT

Posting Date: 12/02/2008

Deadline Date: 12/31/2008

Description:
This position is responsible for providing financial and administrative management to one or more DELIVER II Task Orders and, if applicable, Supply Chain Management Systems (SCMS) Project and JSI Logistics Services field offices. The FAM is an integral member of a 3-person team (other members are the Senior Country Manager and the Program Officer) that provides support to and management of field offices that implement the DELIVER II, and if applicable, other JSI project objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviewing and processing monthly field accounts, performing required monthly reconciliations, and compiling monthly submissions to the Accounting Department
Providing feedback to the field office on issues and corrections to the field account data; ensuring that corrections and corrective actions are taken
Managing the Budget Tracking Sheets (BTS) for all projects based in the field office and managed by DELIVER II; this includes data entry, analysis, and follow up
Working with, and training, the field based financial staff in ensuring the implementation of both JSI policies and procedures and standard accounting practices
Managing the office share policies and accounting of the office share (if needed for shared field offices)
Reviewing and processing cash flow requests
Preparing VAT annual reports
Traveling to the field offices as necessary for training, financial review, assessment
Assists other JSI projects with implementation of in-country activities including integration into the existing QuickBooks database, working with technical and managerial staff on those projects as needed
Working with the other FAMs and the Field Office Operations Manager in sharing of information, training, lessons learned, and developing joint strategies and systems for field office financial management and administration
Ensuring that the field office workplan matches the budget and that changes to the workplan are reflected in the budget
Ensures that current and accurate financial information is available to relevant project and task order staff at all times
Prepares ad-hoc financial reports as requested by the project(s) and task order(s).
Assists the with all issues related to field office human resources; this includes development of hiring letters, and input/feedback on personnel issues, particularly those related to field office financial and administrative staff. Liaise with JSI Human Resources as needed.
Is a resource to the field office expatriate staff on Allowances; initiates preparation of Allowance payment forms in accordance with the JSI Allowances Manual
Provides coverage for other FAMs if they are traveling or out of the office; assists with coverage of the Program Officer as needed
Provides oversight of all field office administrative systems working closely with the Field Office Operations Manager and in conjunction with other JSI projects operating in the country
Works with the relevant project Contracts staff on field office procurements
Reconciles the field office inventory list to the relevant project Account Number
Assisting with development of specific project and contract reports, maintenance of internal tracking processes, researching and reconciling process problems, global financial management systems, and other duties related to finance and administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and three years experience in accounting and/or financial management
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail

Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 12/31/2008.

Apply Online by 03/31/2008

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No phone calls please.