Friday, October 21, 2011

Attache' – We Like the Sound of That

Happy Friday! We hope you enjoy today's opportunities – be they glamorous or utilitarian, far-flung or close to home.

Polling/research stalwart Greenberg Quinlan Rosner has local openings for Project Associate and Analyst, along with a spot in their London, UK outpost for an Analyst.

The Adfero Group seeks an Account Supervisor with seven-plus years of agency and client management experience, including at least two years managing junior staff, along with strong media skills and contacts, and fluency in both traditional and new media spheres.

The Government of Quebec seeks Multilateral Affairs Attache’ – principal assignment is promoting and monitoring Québec's interests in the Organization of American States and member state of that group; and Haiti in particular. Accordingly, fluency in French & Spanish is highly desired - $72k – apply by Oct. 31.

Baltimore’s storied St. Paul’s School seeks Assistant Director of Electronic Communications for a variety of web, social media duties and e-newsletter duties, including content management, design and strategy.

Here’s some information on Internships with the State Department for undergrad and graduate/post-grad candidates – apply by Nov. 1 for Summer 2012 opportunities.

Conservative pro-business federation seeks Scheduler/Exec Assistant

Here’s a placeholder/mark your calendar notice: applications for a Spring 2012 Global Health R&D Advocacy Internship with Research!America will be accepted beginning on Nov. 1.

Do you miss your Hockey Night in Canada or following every twist and turn along the road to the Grey Cup? Perhaps, Bolton, Ontario and a PR Manager opportunity with the National Marine Manufacturers Association are just the things for you.

More Canada! Zeno GroupAccount Manager, Consumer and Senior Account Manager, Social Media (Scroll down) – Toronto, ON

Bread for the World:
American Film InstituteSenior Manager, Advancement (pdf) – primarily fundraising for AFI’s Silver Theatre

American Heart AssociationExecutive Director & Vice President, Development – Norfolk, Va.

Media relations and other communications skills are noted in examples of qualifying experience for this Program Manager post with the Internal Revenue Service – $105k-$155k – job ID: 12ME1-TAX0003-0340-01-RB – apply by Oct. 25

American University:
Pew Charitable TrustsSenior Associate, Reforming Industrial Animal Agriculture – prior working experience with the Clean Water Act or agriculture issues required.

5WPRmultiple opportunities in consumer, beauty/wellness, corporate, business development, digital media and Jewish/political issues – New York

Baltimore City Health Department’s Office of Youth Violence PreventionCommunications Coordinator for the Safe Streets Initiative – $42k-$56k – Baltimore, MD – apply by Nov. 11

American Enterprise Institute
– numerous Spring 2012 Internships now available

Target
Senior Team Assistant, Government Affairs – admin duties predominant

We can’t confirm that this Media Communications Specialist position with social sciences research group Glevum Associates is located in DC (corporate HQ is Burlington, MA, and the listing is not location-specific), but this did come up as DC-based via popular job-search engine.

BAE SystemsVice President, Services/Government Relations – seeking candidate an established reputation in the corporate, defense and homeland security communities, adept at developing engagement strategy and relationship building, working ethically and effectively with internal and external stakeholders to further the businesses' goals.

City of AlexandriaPublic Information Specialist, Department of Community and Human Services – $40k-$69k – apply by Oct. 26

Oktoberfest season is starting to wind down:

1 comment:

Gordon said...

Bockorny Group, Inc. - Staff Assistant

The Bockorny Group, Inc. is a bipartisan consulting firm. It is located within blocks of the White House, and it easily metro accessible. The Bockorny Group is comprised of a senior team of premier lobbyists brought together to offer a superior level of service. With unparalleled expertise in critical areas of public policy, the firm provides its clients with the knowledge and credentials to influence policy in the following practice areas:

Energy - Judiciary - Healthcare Policy - Telecommunications/ Technology - Financial Services/ Insurance - Tax Policy - Agriculture/ Food Safety

Job Description:

The Bockorny Group currently is seeking an experienced, detail oriented, full-time staff assistant to join its team. Integral to the firm, the staff assistant’s primary responsibility is to assist all assigned lobbyists with efficiency, accuracy and dedication. The staff assistant will perform daily tasks as well as long and short term projects for clients and assigned lobbyists. Duties include, but are not limited to:

-- Monitoring daily congressional hearing schedules for firm practice areas
-- Preparing legislative and/or hearing summaries
-- Assisting firm principals with client research and presentations
-- Scheduling congressional staff meetings for client fly-ins
-- Generating and updating congressional contact lists
-- Preparing and submitting lobby disclosure reports
-- Assisting with monthly expense reporting
-- Scheduling of conference calls and use of conference room
-- General administrative duties (i.e., maintain organization and inventory of the supply room and kitchen, printer/fax maintenance, faxing/copying/scanning, etc.)
-- Answering phones

Qualifications:

-- Must be organized, efficient and dedicated
-- Must possess the ability to work in a team setting
-- Must possess a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university (government, public affairs, communication or related degree preferred, but not required)
-- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)
-- Website maintenance not required, but a plus.
-- Must possess a high level of professionalism
-- Capitol Hill or campaign experience preferred
-- Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast paced environment

To apply, please send a copy of your current resume, a cover letter and one writing sample to Kevin Walling, at kwalling@bockornygroup.com