Monday, June 11, 2012

Allies, Charities, Strategies & Wheat

We start your Monday off with reminder about the Benevolent Media Festival in DC on June 22-25.   The festival focuses on people, organizations and projects that compel audiences to care about a cause, take action on an issue, or promote a point of view through strategic and inspiring multimedia.  Participants, attendees and volunteers sought in specialties including logistics, publicity/social media, community liaison & more.  BMF on FB.

Next, we revisit previously noted opportunities closing this week:

British Embassy – Benefits Specialist – $44k – June 11 

City Year – Communications & External Affairs Manager – June 11

Bipartisan Policy Center – Senior Energy Analyst – June 12

Smithsonian Institution
Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Director of Development (scroll down) – Annapolis, MD – June 13 

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job #)
Arlington County Government – Multimedia Graphic Designer – $45k-$74k – June 14

American Friends Service Committee – Philadelphia, PA – deadline info here
Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies – Government Affairs Director (pdf) – June 15 

Human Rights First – Outreach and Public Events Manager – June 15

Institute for Defense Analyses – Executive Assistant, Science & Technology Institute – June 15

Montgomery County Public Schools – Chief Engagement and Partnership Officer (search administrators job field or use keyword engagement) – June 15

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research – Communications Coordinator/Web Content Manager – June 15

Sisters of Mercy – Media Relations Manager – June 16

Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission –  Media Relations Manager – $53k-$92k – June 17
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Alley Cat Allies is seeking a Communications Associate of the go-getter sort.   Positive, upbeat demeanor, strong writing chops & desktop publishing/database skills particularly desired.  Also available:
Multiple opportunities with Del Ray-based marketing & communications firm Reingold:
We want to make sure you didn’t miss this terrific Director of Communications & Marketing opportunity with George Washington University’s School of Media & Public Affairs that we referenced among several GW opportunities posted last week – and now here’s a few new opportunities in Foggy Bottom:
A not-too-hard-to-figure-out unspecified employer seeks Vice President, Public Affairs – $160k-$180k – search managed by Helios HR 

National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Indian Gaming Commission – Director of Public Affairs – $123k-$155k – job ID: NIGC-NB-12-MM636760 – apply by June 25

The Israel Project – Web Advocacy & Outreach Associate – ideal candidate will have skills in web design and a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites, HTML and web software skills. Preferred attributes include knowledge of Blackbaud Sphere, HTML5, CSS and JavaScript.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management – Legislative Support Specialist – $42k-$67k – job ID: BOEM-EW-12-MM677809 – apply by June 22

Recent opportunities, mostly with a marketing bent, at Discovery Communications:
Maryland Nonprofits, supporting 1,400 organizations in the Free State (we would have also accepted Land of Pleasant Living), seek a new President & CEO to helm the Baltimore-based group – search managed by Transition Guides

A little outside our usual focus, but intriguing to us & perhaps useful to you: Catholic Charities USA seeks National Partner Coordinator and Planning & Logistics Officer for disaster case management operations.

College Summit
Venn Strategies is seeking an Assistant Vice President to support a substantial client portfolio in both the health and economic policy arenas.

America Abroad Media – Director of Development

National Association of Homebuilders
National Association of Wheat Growers – Interns, Fall 2012 (pdf) – apply by July 15

Scroll to find or use DC location to find Ogilvy PR digital strategy Account Supervisor and Senior Account Exec supporting their Social@Ogilvy unit.

Public Affairs Council
DoJ/Office of US Attorney – Public Affairs Specialist – $73k-$95k – job ID: 12-PAE-679342-DE – Philadelphia, PA – apply by June 13 

Community Preservation & Development Corporation – Director of Marketing & Communications – knowledge of the affordable housing industry required 

Historic Hotels of America – Web Content Intern 

Lupus Foundation (scroll down)
Day & Zimmerman – Political Admin Assistant 

Medical Group Management Association – Government Affairs Admin Assistant

The American Staffing Association offers some useful tips for job seekers everywhere – maybe you can use ‘em as you apply for their Research & Communications Coordinator post – $38k-$43k

1 comment:

Gordon said...

Reingold - Proposal Writer

Reingold, a full-service marketing and communications firm in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Va., offers an outstanding opportunity for an experienced, talented proposal writer and manager.

Our proposal writer must fully grasp the sometimes arcane requirements of federal, state, and local government RFPs; coordinate decision-making on which public and private sector opportunities match our capabilities; work with Reingold leadership to craft our understanding and approach; define proposal deliverables and see that all forms, resumes, past performance data, process figures, and staffing charts are complete; and corral the resources—including senior managers, partner firms, writers, graphic designers, and administrative support—to drive the process for submitting complete proposals on time.

This position demands a versatile, senior-level self-starter with entrepreneurial initiative, total reliability, practical perfectionism, attention to detail, and commitment to the team. A sense of humor helps too. Responsibilities include:

-- Manage the contract and proposal process, from prospect identification to contract approval.
-- Collaborate with senior management and staff to craft intelligent, coherent proposal narratives based on prospect research and existing Reingold language.
-- Oversee a system for tracking and updating past performance info, including updating contract contacts and total dollar values and checking with staff to update project narratives.
-- Collaborate with the finance department on budgeting.
-- Collaborate with our design team on proposal graphics, charts, and tables.
-- Create proposal package checklists and review final packages to ensure that all terms and conditions are met and problems identified and resolved.
-- Work with editorial team to update and keep track of proposal language.
-- Capture and organize specially formatted resumes prepared for proposals.
-- Prepare and submit periodic government reports and internal contract management reports as needed.
-- Update GSA schedules and labor categories.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and five to seven years of experience in proposal writing for private and government entities. Experience with federal government contracting and GSA schedules and contracts preferred.

We offer a supportive, team-based work environment. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please send a cover letter, resume, salary history and expectations, and a two to three RFPs that you have responded to and won to HR@reingold.com or fax 703.299.2424. No phone calls, please. www.reingold.com